Posts by Jimi Arundell


#NewMusicFriday 31.01

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Friday 31st January 2020

Hey Gigantic Gang, Believe it or not but it’s FINALLY the end of January. The month that seems last longer than the Ice Age is just about to come to a close so to help you celebrate is your weekly dose of hot track goodness in the form of our...

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Spotlight On: Are You Listening?

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Thursday 30th January 2020

Award-winning festival Are You Listening? returns this year for its eighth instalment. Uniting the very best venues of Reading on Saturday 25th of April; you can look forward to a huge day of world class performers and local talent as carefully selec...

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Stereophonics, Tom Jones, Black Stone Cherry, Kawala plus more!

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Thursday 30th January 2020

Top Picks Stereophonics Stereophonics are back! Having hit No. 1 with their latest LP ‘Kind’; Kelly Jones, Richard Jones and the rest of the band will showcase their new material plus play all their huge hits when they arrive...

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Spotlight On: Icons Festival

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Tuesday 28th January 2020

Even better than the real thing; Icons Festival is the huge all-day event celebrating your favourite rock and pop stars with carefully picked tribute acts combining to become a truly magnificent show, perfect for all the family. Returning...

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AOTW // Sorcha Richardson

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Monday 27th January 2020

Etching out her unique space in pop, Sorcha Richardson is the Irish singer/songwriter looking poised to become huge. She has released a string of killer tracks including ‘Ruin Your Night’, ‘Petrol Station’ and ‘Don&rsquo...

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#NewMusicFriday 24.01

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Friday 24th January 2020

Hey there Gigantic Gang, Yes, we know it STILL January – but who cares? Because Gigantic has a blog and playlist bringing you all the banging tunes you need to take you right through the weekend! If you love #NewMusicFriday and want even more...

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My Chemical Romance, Manic Street Preachers, Jessie J, Mr Sam & The Dednutz plus more!

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Thursday 23rd January 2020

Top Picks My Chemical Romance The undisputed kings of emo are back! My Chemical Romance rose in the early years of the new century, capturing the angst of the alienated youth eager to experiment with their image, reject gender norms and...

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Spotlight On: Independent Venue Week 2020

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Wednesday 22nd January 2020

Monday sees the return of Independent Venue Week, the vital campaign dedicated to keeping alive the small stages that play home to grassroots music and play a central role to our communities. Rises in business rates in recent years by a government th...

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Jimi Arundell

Hull-born Web Content Manager Jimi Arundell has been with Gigantic Tickets for over ten years. In his spare time, Jimi is a freelance music journalist and indie/electro DJ with a passion for post-punk, alt-rock, and anything abrasive with intelligent lyrics or a sexy beat. His all-time favourite band is Manic Street Preachers and he loves Star Wars.