Brit Fest 2025 - Ashley Hall Showground, Altrincham
Brit Fest made a triumphant return for a weekend of music, magic, and memorable moments Brit Fest made a triumphant return to Ashley Hall Showground in Altrincham this past weekend, welcoming over 30,000 excited festivalgoers to its 100-acre site. With music, food, fun, and a dash of British weather, it was a four-day celebration that […]
Theatre Review: THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY - Waterside Arts, Sale
THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY is not a tribute or a pastiche, but a loving homage to the music we all know and love. Say the names Simon and Garfunkel to anyone and they will instantly have a place, a time and at least half a dozen song titles immediately in their head. Along with […]
Music Review: TOYAH - ANTHEM 40th ANNIVERSARY TOUR - Waterside Arts, Sale
Celebrating her legendary 1981 album, Anthem, Toyah delivers a masterclass in longevity and creativity with her latest tour. It is hard to understate the impact that punk had on the musical landscape of the 70s and 80s and one of the most notable was the number of female artists that arrived through the punk vortex […]
Music Review: Keelie Walker – Manchester Academy, Manchester
Supporting HRVY on his UK tour, Keelie Walker's strong vocals, infectious positivity, and engagement with the crowd make for an enjoyable performance. Supporting HRVY on his 10 date UK & Ireland THIRD TIME LUCKY tour, rising pop sensation Keelie Walker makes a welcome return to the UK to perform brand new single LOVE BEAMS and […]
Music Review: The Overtones CHRISTMAS PARTY - The Lowry, Salford
With nine sold-out UK tours under their belt, The Overtones prove that they've learnt a thing or two about throwing a CHRISTMAS PARTY Over the past few years, its become somewhat of a tradition to see The Overtones at Christmas. Almost every year since 2015, the multi-platinum-selling vocal harmony group have performed a Christmas show, taking […]
Music Review: Squeeze - The Lowry, Salford
Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook may have been writing together for 45 years but the pair sound as sharp as ever on the Squeeze tour As Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook belt out their 1979 hit UP THE JUNCTION, it’s hard to believe that the pair have been writing together for 45 years. The timeless […]
Music Review: Lisa Stansfield AFFECTION 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR - The Lowry, Salford
30 years after the release of her debut solo album AFFECTION, Lisa Stansfield still knows how to command an audience Lisa Stansfield brought an early 90s dance party vibe to Salford's The Lowry on Saturday to mark the 30th-anniversary release of her debut solo album AFFECTION. Released in 1989, the multi-platinum album went onto sell […]
Gig Review: The Rua – Manchester Arena
Combining vocals, guitars, a piano and a violin together to create an irresistible cinematic pop sound, it's easy to see why The Rua are riding high in America It’s safe to say that The Rua are no strangers to playing huge venues. After opening for Train, Adam Lambert and Goo Goo Dolls on their recent […]
Gig Review: Keelie Walker – Manchester Arena
Supporting Westlife on their big comeback tour, it's easy to see why Keelie Walker is tipped to be the next pop sensation Currently supporting Westlife on their big comeback tour, it’s fair to say that Keelie Walker is living the dream. At just 15 years old, the Nashville-based artist is opening for the award-winning pop […]
Gig Review: EAGLES UK Tour 2019 – Manchester Arena
Effortlessly delivering spine-tingling vocal harmonies and killer guitar solos, the Eagles may be nearing their 50th anniversary but this legendary band hasn't lost any of their edge Like many music fans, I have a bucket list of acts I’d like to see before I die – the Eagles being one of them. But when founding […]