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Tag: gig

The Vamps Celebrate Their 10 Year Journey in Cardiff!

December 6, 2022

The time has FINALLY come for The Vamps to celebrate 10 wonderful years together! Their Greatest Hits tour kicked off in Manchester on the 22nd of November, and fans have been partying ever since as the band take to stages all over the country!

Ben Abraham Is Back In London To Play ‘Friendly Fire’ At Lovely Venue, Lafayette

September 14, 2022

Last week, almost a year to the day after his live performance at Omeara, Ben Abraham came back to London to play songs from his latest brilliant album, ‘Friendly Fire’, to an adoring audience who braved the pouring Autumn rain to fill Lafayette to see these hugely moving songs sung live.

Riva Taylor Performs ‘This Woman’s Heart’ Live At QT, Covent Garden With Class And Style.

May 25, 2022

Steve Holley has been waiting for so long to see Riva Taylor bring her stunning album to a live audience, and recently he had the chance to do just that in an intimate setting at a fairly new venue in Central London called QT, Covent Garden.

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.

HOW TO BOOK YOUR FIRST GIG!

January 27, 2020

So you’ve read our previous pieces about getting on in the music business. Now you’re ready to perform live! Here’s some tips on how to book your first gig and take your music to the people in real life!

The Vamps Perform Their Last Show of 2019 in London for Centrepoint! – Review

December 17, 2019

The Vamps have had quite the year. 2019 started off strong for them as they released their new EP ‘Missing You’ in which this was the first time the band had full control over writing and producing the songs themselves. They then set out on their Four Corners tour where they travelled all across the UK, the rest of Europe and Asia performing to their adoring fans.

Against The Current Visits Cardiff As Part of Their European Tour!

December 17, 2019

Against the Current have very recently wrapped up their massive 2019 European tour, but not before visiting Cardiff’s student union for an outstanding performance.

A Little More milk: Dublin Four Piece Kept Away The Cold At Dublin’s Workman’s Club 14 December

December 15, 2019

milk. have only been around for a minute but listening to them last night at Dublin’s Workman’s Club it feel as though it’s been at least two.

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’.

President Street Bring Something New To The Bedford At Their Intimate Acoustic Gig Last Night

November 27, 2019

We were lucky enough to catch the genre-defying President Street at their live acoustic set at The Bedford last night!

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’.

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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