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The Darkness Light Up Portsmouth with a Rock and Roll Party

April 7, 2025 Tobi Stidolph

t had been six years since The Darkness expressed themselves musically in Portsmouth. This performance came just three days prior to their fresh-sounding eighth studio album release, Dreams on Toast. The singles that had since been released, including The Longest Kiss, Walking Through Fire, and I Hate Myself, were all

We Out Here Festival 2025: A Celebration of Music and Culture in Dorset

April 3, 2025 Tobi Stidolph

We Out Here Festival is set to return for its sixth edition from August 14th to 17th, 2025, bringing its signature blend of jazz, soul, hip-hop, house, and electronic music to the stunning grounds of Wimborne St Giles, Dorset. Known for its carefully curated lineup and welcoming atmosphere, the festival

Victorious Festival 2025: A Must-Attend Weekend of Music and Culture in Portsmouth

March 17, 2025 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Victorious Festival 2025 is set to take place once again on August Bank Holiday Weekend on Southsea Common in Portsmouth. Delivering an unmissable weekend of live music, comedy, and entertainment against the stunning backdrop of the UK’s south coast, Victorious has become known for its mix of legendary headliners, rising

Boomtown 2025: What to Expect from this Year’s Festival

March 15, 2025 Tobi Stidolph

Boomtown Festival is set to make its highly anticipated return from August 6 to 10, 2025, at the Matterley Estate in Hampshire, UK. Now in its 16th edition, Boomtown continues to push the boundaries of immersive festival experiences, blending music, art, and theatrical storytelling. This year’s theme, “Chapter Four: Power

Blossoms at The Portsmouth Guildhall

March 5, 2025 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

The backend of 2024 saw Stockport indie favourites Blossoms embark on their ‘Gary’ album tour, delivering a captivating performance at Portsmouth’s iconic Guildhall in November. Opening with the fan-favorite ‘Your Girlfriend’, the five-piece immediately set the tone for the night. Their setlist was a well-balanced mix of beloved classics from

Noisily – This Leicestershire festival on the forefront of UK festival creativity

July 31, 2024 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

It’s no secret that the UK festival industry is almost at its knees with more than 170 events now cancelled or postponed since the beginning of the Covid pandemic. A combination of rising event running costs, the large amount of money it costs to book artists due to the increased

Review: Sea Power at The Brighton Dome

June 6, 2024 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Heading back to the Brighton Dome for the first time in a number of years; this is the most recent significant renovation of the historic music venue, which makes up part of the “Royal Pavilion Estate” regeneration project. This project, undertaken in phases, aims to restore and enhance the historic

Featured Preview: Fly to the Moon Festival, Thailand

December 25, 2023 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Bringing in 2024 in true style is Koh Mak’s Fly to the Moon festival. Celebrating it’s tenth anniversary across the New Year’s weekend, Fly to the Moon is bringing a plethora of artists to this idyllic Thai island. Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of colours and lights as the festival

High Vis @ Islington Assembly Hall, London

October 29, 2023 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Scurrying through the doors, straight to the merch stand, I couldn’t help but think what an odd venue Islington Assembly Hall is for a night of hardcore (the punk kind, not happy). With its Grade II listed status and coat of arms bearing the Latin “Dues per Omnia” staring at

inSYNC Abroad: Bilbao BBK Live 2023

August 29, 2023 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

The year 2023 marked a monumental chapter for Bilbao BBK Live, as the renowned music festival once again triumphed in delivering an electrifying program of artists. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Bilbao in northern Spain, this edition of BBK Live showcased a riveting blend of established icons, rising stars,

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