inSYNC | Reviews

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

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,

Nile Rodgers at Broadlands Estate, Hampshire

July 14, 2023 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

This was one unforgettable experience! Nile Rodgers, the legendary musician, producer, and composer, proved once again why he is a true icon of the music industry. From the moment Nile Rodgers stepped on stage, the atmosphere was electric. The crowd erupted with excitement as he effortlessly strummed his famous disco

Porridge Radio at The 1865, Southampton

November 8, 2022 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Ambitious Brighton-based indie outfit Porridge Radio have made their presence firmly recognised in the UK as well as across the pond in the US in recent years and especially following the release of their third album ‘Waterslide, Diving Board, Ladder To The Sky’. Coming up through the DIY scene, securing

!!! (Chk Chk Chk) at The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth

November 1, 2022 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

On a quiet weeknight at Portsmouth’s Wedgewood Rooms saw US band !!! (Chk Chk Chk) start the UK leg of their tour for their newly released eighth studio record ‘Let It Be Blue’. Despite the lack of attendance at the venue the band brought huge energy to the small, independent

Warehouse Project, Manchester

October 17, 2022 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Since 2006 the Warehouse Project has been bringing droves of incredible DJs to Manchester. Now situated in the Mayfield Depot in Central Manchester this vast ex-warehouse makes for one of the most exciting rave venues in the UK right now. This vast space has been converted into three large rooms

inSYNC Abroad: Tale Of Us at Castell de Ben Viure

October 4, 2022 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

It’s not everyday you get to see techno heavyweights Tale Of Us perform in front of a Spanish castle. Castell de Ben Viure is situated in the picturesque mountains just outside of Barcelona and has played host to many incredible parties over this long hot summer. Last week was the

Featured Review: Victorious 2022

September 12, 2022 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

As summer comes to an end, we approached the August Bank Holiday, where once again Victorious Festival took to the field of Southsea Common and showcased some huge headliners and amazing local talent. The likes of Stereophonics, Sam Fender, and Paolo Nutini were headlining for the crowd of 65,000 over

Glass Animals Back on UK Tour!

November 24, 2021 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

The Oxfordshire four-piece released their third studio album, ‘Dreamland’, midway through the pandemic in August of last year. Without the ability to tour, Glass Animals are catching up with lost time by finally showcasing their new music live. The release of the band’s main single from the record, ‘Heat Waves’, has