Festival Reviews
PHOTOBLOG: Kt Tunstall at Cambridge Junction 14/03/2019
Rock chick Kt Tunstall stopped off at Cambridge Junction on her 18 date UK/IRE tour on 14th March. She was supported by East London singer Gorran and indie rocker Laurel. The show was a sell [...]
Pitch Music & Arts, Moyston, Victoria, Australia Review 2019
Located in Moyston, Victoria, Australia and close by to the arresting Grampians mountain ranges, Pitch Music & Arts this year celebrated their third-year showcase of electronic music and artistic visual arts. Running from Friday 8th [...]
Jessie J at Cambridge Corn Exchange 19th November 2018
On Monday 19th November, popular live music venue Cambridge Corn Exchange invited ticket holders of all ages to it's site as they played host to one of the biggest British female pop icons- Jessie J. After taking some [...]
Against The Current & The Faim live at The Forum, London 29/09/2018
The O2 Forum in Kentish Town, London has played host to many amazing artists over the years. Just some worth a mention are: Ellie Goulding, Kasabian, Ed Sheeran and Bastille. On Saturday 29th September 2018, The Forum welcomed two more [...]
Indoor Pets at Bedford Esquires-22nd September 2018
Saturday 22nd September 2018 saw the return of Indoor Pets (formerly known as Get Inuit) to the small loft like venue that is Bedford Esquires. The band had previously played at the venue back in 2016 when they supported [...]
Wilkestock Festival 2018
Wilkestock is one of the best annual events in the small festival scene. Returning for it's 11th year, the festival provided possibly the best line up that it has ever had. For those who aren't aware, [...]
Highfield 2018 – Full Review!
Highfield festival takes place yearly by the Strömthaler Lake near Leipzig, in East Germany. It’s small (35,000 guests) with two stages (Green and Blue). Most notably, Highfield has a beach that is open to guests throughout the day. There’s a DJ stage on the beach along with drinks stands, so the festival vibe is guaranteed
BOA 2018 – NIGHTWISH: Reviewed!
The final night of Bloodstock 2018 is here, and there’s a distinct chill in the air, closing the main stage are symphonic metal heavyweights – Nightwish. From the moment they were announced last year, Nightwish have been a controversial pick for fans on the forums and social media, a band known as much for their ongoing drama as for their music. Indeed tonight’s showing will be the third lead vocalist BOA has seen with the band (Tarja Turunen; 2003, Anette Olzon; 2008) as Floor Jansen takes to t
BOA 2018 – GOJIRA: Reviewed!
Gojira have been long awaited as a headliner here at BOA, and it seems as though the entire population of the festival – some 18 thousand metalheads, have turned out for them tonight. The band waste no time in racing right into the heavy stuff with ‘Only Pain’ and ‘The Heaviest Matter of the Universe’ against a brooding mountain range backdrop, as giant plumes of smoke are blasted out from the front of the stage.
BOA 2018 – Judas Priest: Reviewed!
It’s Friday night at Bloodstock and we’re gearing up for the mighty Judas Priest, the stage is set with giant ‘Devils tuning fork’ backdrops and standing props and smoke is billowing in from the sides. Entering to Sabbath’s ‘War Pigs’ and a barrage of stage lights, Rob Halford is still rocking the signature fringed leather and sunglasses look, despite the now dark skies. Kicking off with brand spanking new track ‘Firepower’ – a polished but ultimately traditional Priest sound, it’s clear we’re i
Bedford Park Concerts 2018!
The first weekend of August 2018 saw the return of the brilliant Bedford Park Concerts. I had an absolute blast last year, so I was excited to attend again. For those of you who are not [...]
Roll up! Roll up! It’s the GIANT BESTIVAL REVIEW – 2018!
Roll up, roll up! It’s the most colourful show on earth! We’re back at Lulworth Castle for Bestival’s second year in it’s new location and it’s 15th Anniversary year, the UK is hotter than Mordor right now and we’ve packed enough glitter to ice an entire season of Drag Race.
Festival News
BLOODSTOCK UPDATE…
BLOODSTOCK have locked down the last handful of Ronnie James Dio main stage and Sophie Lancaster stage bands, as the Metal 2 The Masses finals roll through the UK to find the best of the [...]
BLOODSTOCK GOES GREENER
Following along from 2018's 'Drastic On Plastic' initiative, this year we're committing to the 'BLOODSTOCK Goes Greener' campaign! This year we aim to recycle at least 50% of the festival's waste and send nothing at all [...]
DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL DEBUTS MINDFULNESS PROGRAMME – MIND THE DOG
DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL DEBUTS MINDFULNESS PROGRAMME - MIND THE DOG ON SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR 2019 INCLUDING NEW DAY ENTRANCE, CAR PARKS, AND MORE! FIVE CONTINENTS OF ROCK TALENT TO DESCEND ON THE HALLOWED GROUNDS OF DONINGTON [...]
PENGSHUi ANNOUNCED FOR DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL WINNERS OF KERRANG! RADIO’S FINDING FRESH BLOOD COMPETITION
Download Festival the UK’s premier rock event has today announced the winner of Kerrang! Radio’s Finding Fresh Blood competition as grime-punks PENGSHUi. Crowned by Download Festival promoters and a panel of Kerrang! Radio presenters, the [...]
DOWNLOAD REVEALS PROGRAMME OF VILLAGE AND ARENA ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT
Download Festival, the UK’s premier rock event has today announced a plethora of extracurricular and extra spectacular rock n’ roll activities and entertainment for fans in The Download Village. Alongside the world’s biggest rock bands; [...]
Further lineup additions to Reading and Leeds Festival
Comedy is an essential part of Reading and Leeds and today the first wave of funny acts have been announced. Panel show favourite Josh Widdicombe will headline the Alternative Stage, entertaining audiences with his quick wit, guaranteed to [...]
Barn on the Farm sold out
Barn on the Farm is pleased to announce the final line-up for Intimate Thursday and Behind Barn Doors Friday. Two secret headliners and a whole host of emerging and established artists will be helping to [...]
Isle of Wight Festival complete lineup for 2019
The Isle of Wight Festival today reveals the final names for the 2019 festival, which kicks off British festival season in 3 weeks’ time. Sundara Karma, Ferris & Sylvester, Electric Enemy & Wight Noize competition [...]
Interview with Teleman at Cambridge Junction
Interview by Tony Creek Photos by Kane Howie Thomas Sanders, took some time out to talk to us ahead of the Teleman show at The Cambridge Junction on the 23rd April. As their support band, Uh, were running through their souncheck, [...]
BLOODSTOCK READIES M2TM FINALS AND ANNOUNCES SIX MORE BANDS
BLOODSTOCK is pleased to reveal another six bands joining the fray at Catton Park this summer, hailing from not just the UK, but also Spain, Finland, and Egypt! The Metal 2 The Masses finals kick off soon [...]