Live Review: English Teacher – Boiler Shop, Newcastle 19.11.2024
Words and Photos: Victoria Wai. With reports of the cold snap coming, there was definitely a sea of hoodies and big coats gathered into the venue for the way in advance SOLD OUT tour for English Teacher as they took Mercury Prize winning debut album This Could Be Texas on the road, as a follow-up to the Spring SOLD …
Live Review: Brand New Heavies – Boiler Shop, Newcastle 16.11.2024
Words and Photos: Victoria Wai. Excitement for the 30th Anniversary of Brand New Heavies ‘Brother Sister’ album ascended into Newcastles’ Boiler Shop with true weekend party vibes as the early excited revellers entered the venue they were met with a warm up DJ bringing the soulful club classics. A SOLD-OUT audience were in place as …
Live Review: Shed Seven 30th Anniversary Tour – The Octagon, Sheffield 14.11.2024
Words and photos by Phil Wright What’s to be said about Shed Seven? For me, ‘brilliance’ comes to mind. With over 30 years in the business and showing no signs of stopping any time soon. With two number one albums this year alone, Rick Witter said this puts Shed Seven in the ‘elite’ along with …
Live Review: Soft Play / Panic Shack – Brighton Dome, Brighton 15.10.2024
By Henry Groves After releasing their latest album, ‘Heavy Jelly, ’ back in July and having a hectic festival summer, Soft Play (fka Slaves) were back headlining packed-out venues. Their 13-date tour had them travelling around the country before finishing in London on Halloween. We were lucky to see them on their first night of …
Live Review: Thomas Stenström – Gröna Lund, Stockholm 13.09.2024
By Anastasia Baranovskaia As the crisp September air marks the arrival of autumn, it also signals the end of another season of concerts at Gröna Lund. The summer’s final performance came with a sense of anticipation as fans gathered for Thomas Stenström’s tour-closing show, eager to experience the finale of his Superlativ Tour. For Stenström, …
Live Review: Tramlines Festival 2024 – Hillsborough Park, Sheffield 24.07.2024 – 27.07.2024
By Phil Wright I always look forward to Sheffield’s Tramlines Festival. Set in Hillsborough Park, this three-day family friendly festival boasts performances by both local and national artists. It has certainly come a long way since its first outing in 2009. Tramlines boasts three performance stages within the event. The ‘Sarah Nulty Main Stage’, the …
Live Review: Love Supreme – Glynde Place, East Sussex 05.07.2024 – 07.07.2024
By Henry Groves My festival season has once again started at the truly incredible Love Supreme. Set in the Sussex countryside, this has possibly one of the most beautiful festival settings in the UK. With Glynde Place on one side, and views over the south downs on the other, you won’t find a better setting …