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Live Review: Canyon Blu-The Washington Sheffield 18.12.25

Canyon Blu’s Sheffield set hints at a very bright future. The Washington in Sheffield was alive with energy as Canyon Blue delivered an outstanding performance. Frontman Frankie Beetlestone already has…

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Live Review: Young Knives / Thank, The Fulford Arms, York 18.11.2025

There are gigs that entertain, gigs that satisfy, and—every once in a while—gigs that leave you slightly dazed, giddy, and wondering quite how you’re supposed to go back to normal…

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Live Review: Field Music / ATFK – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds – 7 Nov 2025

There are certain nights at the Brudenell that remind you exactly why this venue has a cult-like pull, and this was one of them. Opening the evening were ATFK, the…

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Live Review: The Royston Club / FEET / Permanent (Joy) – The Octagon, Sheffield 1.11.2025

The Octagon played host to a blistering night of live music on Saturday, with The Royston Club headlining a stacked bill alongside Permanent Joy and FEET. What unfolded was one…

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Live Review: The Lemonheads / The Bevis Frond – The Foundry, Sheffield, 26.08.2025

The Foundry was buzzing the other Tuesday night with a strong crowd turning out for a double bill of cult favourites: The Bevis Frond and The Lemonheads. For those who…

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Live Review: Supergrass / Sports Team / Ellur – Piece Hall, Halifax 16.08.2025

A virtual sell-out crowd filled Halifax’s historic Piece Hall on Saturday night as Supergrass rolled into town on the 30th anniversary tour of their landmark debut I Should Coco. The…

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Live Review: Smashing Pumpkins / White Lies / Rocket – Piece Hall, Halifax 12.08.2025

Words: Jim F / Pictures: Huw Williams It was a brilliant, almost life-affirming night in Halifax as The Smashing Pumpkins rolled into town to play to a sold-out Piece Hall…

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Live Review: The Bluetones – Network 2, Sheffield 23.05.2025

A packed house in Sheffield welcomed The Bluetones with open arms a couple of weeks back, as the beloved Britpop survivors delivered a set full of warmth, wit, and wall-to-wall…

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Live Review: Pixies / Big Special – Leeds O2 Academy 19.05.2025

Pixies and Big Special rolled into Leeds, and it was a night of both contrasts at the O₂ Academy: a blistering, opening set from The Big Special, followed by a…

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Live Review: Panic Shack / The Pill – Yellow Arch, Sheffield 14.05.2025

Yellow Arch feels made for nights like this; a fine spring day and a courtyard full of anticipation as people wait to fill the main room and watch bands on…

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