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Debut Album Launch Proves Kris James To Be One To Watch For In 2022

November 22, 2021

Kris James took to the stage at the Liverpool Hope Street Hotel last Wednesday evening to give the biggest performance of his career thus far – the one which would officially see his debut album, the self-titled Kris James, triumphantly into the world.

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Cha:dy Launches Her Brilliant New EP ‘Manifesto of Honesty’ At The Superb Battersea Barge.

November 22, 2021

Having put back the launch due to Covid restrictions, it was so nice to be in a room of such diversity all united in that familiar love of music, and for Cha:dy in particular. The Battersea Barge could not have been better suited and I can’t wait to visit again.

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Aliensdontringdoorbells Wow Crowds Around The UK

November 19, 2021

People underestimate the value of a good live show supporting act. Being stood in front of an audience that is there not necessarily to see you perform; the pressure is on. For the US-based rock ‘n’ roll band, aliensdontringdoorbells opened for the English pop-indie band Scouting For Girls, and to set the record straight, ADRD has done a phenomenal job.

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JC Stewart, Eventim Apollo, 17 September - Photo Credit Ruby Gaunt

JC Stewart Opens For The Vamps ‘Cherry Blossom’ Tour At Eventim Apollo Friday 17th September

September 22, 2021

JC Stewart, opening for The Vamps at Eventim Apollo, was greeted by huge screams from the almost full venue before even stepping on stage.

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Katie Kittermaster Plays A Sell-Out Headline Gig At 229, London And Releases A New Single, ‘Good Liars’ As She Continues To Wear Her Heart On Her Sleeve.

September 20, 2021

Kent singer songwriter Katie Kittermaster goes from strength to strength and Steve Holley was lucky enough to catch her in her first full band headline gig in London’s intimate 229.

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Dido, Brighton Centre, 4 December 2019. Photo Credit: Pedro Maltez

Dido Live At The Brighton Centre December 4, 2019 – Concert Review

December 6, 2019

Dido headed to the Brighton Centre on the 4th of December as part of her first worldwide tour in 15 years. As well as performing material from her latest album, ‘Still on My Mind’, the singer delivered excellent performances of her timeless hits such as ‘Thank You’, ‘White Flag’ and ‘Life for Rent’.

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Stay With Me: Delena Proves Perfect Support For Brilliant Shakespears Sister Show At Brighton Dome

November 28, 2019

November 20 saw the final performance for the month long ‘Ride Again’ tour, headlined by Shakespears Sister. The group returned to its most recognisable membership of Siobhan Fahey and Marcella Detroit, when the pair reunited last year after a 25 year break. Since then they have released the compilation album ‘Singles Party’ in July this year, followed by the ‘Ride Again’ EP in October, their first original material since the split.

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Kishi Bashi Presents His Evocative Music In Brighton – Concert Review

November 25, 2019

The second show for Kishi Bashi’s European tour hit The Hope and Ruin in Brighton last night. The singer and multi-instrumentalist, who is back in Europe after a very successful American leg, performed songs from his latest album, ‘Omoiyari‘, as well as many tracks from his previous works, including a sublime violin-led cover of Talking Heads’, ’This Must Be the Place’.

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McFly Take The Stage At London O2 Arena And Fans Were Not Disappointed! – Review

November 25, 2019

After an extremely long wait, Galaxy Defenders from across the country gather at the iconic London o2 arena to see McFly back in action!

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Mariah Carey Did Not Disappoint At Royal Albert Hall 26 May

June 12, 2019

Mariah Carey is a legend. End of. There are very few that are comparable to: the songbird supreme, the voice, Mimi…she has many guises, many titles and yet they all fit superbly and during her residency at the legendary Royal Albert Hall, she failed to disappoint with The Caution World Tour.

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Marianas Trench – KOKO London 12 May 2017

May 13, 2017

For a band who, in the words of charismatic Marianas Trench frontman Josh Ramsay, “haven’t released any records in this country” the turnout was very impressive last night at iconic London venue KOKO.