Category: Live Reviews

If anyone thought the band might ease off, they clearly misunderstood the assignment. ‘Breathe’ brought another enormous surge from the crowd, followed by ‘Take Me to the Hospital’, “Warrior’s Dance” and the inevitable euphoria of ‘Out of Space.’ The latter felt almost like a communal release – thousands of voices joining together [more…]

Review & photos by Ali Burman There are some concerts that feel like a gig, and then there are concerts that feel like an event. Hollywood Vampires’ appearance at Castle Park, Colchester, on Friday 21 August was very much the latter. With Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen bringing [more…]

Where – The 1865, Southampton   When – Saturday 15th August 2026  Review and photographs by Linda McDermott   It is the seventh consecutive sellout year for Nozfest at The 1865 in Southampton, a one-day festival celebrating grassroots music. Jodie Bowie and her team had put together an exceptional lineup, although The Karma Effect, who were due to be second headliners, had to pull out at the last [more…]

Live Review and Photography by Paul McWilliams Sunday at Firevolt Festival has its own particular atmosphere. By the final day, the legs may be tired, the voices may be a little rough around the edges, but there is something about the Firevolt crowd that refuses to give in. If anything, Sunday feels [more…]

Live Review and Photography by Paul McWilliams There are festivals you attend, and then there are festivals that feel like you have somehow been invited into something much bigger than a weekend of live music. Firevolt Festival has always had that quality, and Saturday at Whitebottom Farm proved exactly why this independent [more…]

By Graeme Whitworth There are supergroups, and then there are bands that simply walk onto a stage and remind you why rock ’n’ roll still matters. At Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Hollywood Vampires delivered exactly that, bringing together Alice Cooper, Joe Perry, Johnny Depp and a seriously accomplished backing band for an [more…]

Where – Whitebottom Farm, Etherow Country Estate, Stockport  When – 6th/9th August 2026  Review and photographs by Linda McDermott   Day One Friday 7th August 2026  It’s officially day one of Firevolt Festival at Whitebottom Farm, on the stunning Etherow Country Estate, and there’s a mood of great anticipation for the three days ahead. Now in its fifth year, the festival is nurtured and organically growing into one of those must-attend festivals [more…]

Where – Whitebottom Farm, Etherow Country Estate, Stockport  When – 6th/9th August 2026   Review and photographs by Linda McDermott    The Pre-Party 6th August 2026  There’s something special about getting to a festival the day before it officially kicks off. Maybe it’s taking the stress out of getting all set up, meeting friends you’ve not seen for ages for pre-festival drinks or simply relaxing into the weekend and forgetting all about work. Firevolt Festival caters for [more…]

Review and Images By Paul McWilliams Some gigs are about spectacle, huge production and the biggest stage possible. Others remind you that when the songs are good enough, none of that is necessary. Everette’s appearance at Manchester’s Band on the Wall on 6 August was very much the latter. In the intimate [more…]

Where – Stampers Bar, Hawick  When – Friday 31st July 26  Review and Photographs by Linda McDermott   You don’t have to travel miles or spend a fortune to enjoy a great night of live music, because sometimes it’s right on your doorstep. Tonight, I’m at my local venue, Stampers in Hawick, where 31 Days and Killbolt are proving exactly why supporting grassroots music is so important. [more…]

Sisters Doll – Voodoo Rooms EdinburghThursday 25th June ‘26“Good day to be Alive” tour.“Sisters Doll leave their magic in Scotland”“Sisters Doll” came and conquered on a hot and humid night in the capital in our reorganisedgig due to the unfortunate circumstances incurred at the legendary “Bannermans”.Little more than a year since their [more…]