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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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!

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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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New Hope Club Put On Incredible London Show For UK ‘Love Again’ Tour

October 7, 2019

On Friday the 4th October, the boys of New Hope Club – Blake, Reece and George – treated their London fans to an astonishing sold out performance at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire.

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McFly Are Back! And They Have a Big Surprise for Their Devoted Fans!

September 12, 2019

It’s been a long wait for Galaxy Defenders but McFly are finally back in business! New music awaits and a huge show at London’s O2 Arena on November 20 – tickets are available here.

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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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Soda Blonde Release Debut Single ‘Swimming Through The Night’ Today – First Headline Show The Grand Social Tomorrow Night

June 7, 2019

Soda Blonde is the new musical project of Dublin artists Faye O’Rourke, Adam O’Regan, Donagh Seaver O’Leary and Dylan Lynch, formerly of internationally acclaimed band Little Green Cars. Their debut single, ‘Swimming Through The Night’, is out today, June 7. You can see Soda Blonde live tomorrow night at Dublin’s Grand Social, where they will be launching their song at their first headline gig. Tickets are available here.

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Adam Ant, The Roundhouse, London. Photo credit: Lisa Hafey

Live Review: Adam Ant At The Roundhouse, London, December 19, 2018

December 20, 2018

After tonight’s charismatically magnetic and dynamic Adam Ant concert I felt as though I had walked upon hallowed ground. Once again a victorious performance was delivered vivaciously with spirit, animation and wisdom.

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The New Power Generation Bring Prince’s Music Back To London August 2, 2018

June 11, 2018

In 2016, we lost one one of the finest. The death of Prince is an event that falls into the realms of “I know exactly where I was and what I was doing when …”

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Nina Nesbitt – A Fiery Performance At The Great Escape

May 24, 2018

Nina Nesbitt was one of a few better-known names to feature at The Great Escape, a festival in Brighton which showcases unsigned, or lesser known bands and artists from around the world.

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The Rolling Stones Satisfy Deeply On Opening Show Of #NoFilter Tour At Dublin’s Croke Park

May 21, 2018

Many in attendance at Croke Park, Dublin, on Thursday May 17 could well have gone with the lyrics ringing in their ears of The Rolling Stones 1965 classic, ‘The Last Time’. Thankfully however the veteran rockers proved they have more than enough stamina, as they played the first show in their mammoth #NoFilter European tour.

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Jack Carty At St Mary the Virgin Church, Ashford, Kent

April 24, 2017

Steve Holley went to see Jack Carty perform at St Mary The Virgin Church, in Ashford, Kent.

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Backstage With Club Drive

March 21, 2017

Laurabeth hangs out backstage with pop band, Club Drive, asking them essential questions before their headline gig in Manchester, at Sound Control.

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Jedward Rock Dublin In First Show Since Leaving Big Brother

March 1, 2017

On February 25 Jedward performed in front of a capacity crowd at Dublin’s famous Button Factory, made up of a mix of fans from Ireland and the rest of the world, with one even flying in from Hong Kong for the event.