Posts by Jimi Arundell


What’s On: Newport Music Gig Guide

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Wednesday 11th September 2019

Gigantic is passionate about music and we always have the best selection of tickets for gigs and festivals in your area. We take a close look at some of the best gigs about to come to the fantastic South Wales city Newport. Keep scrolling to see what...

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AOTW // Whitney

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Monday 9th September 2019

Following the end of his cult band Smith Westerns in 2014, drummer Julien Ehrlich set about creating Whitney. Awash with nostalgia, they take indie folk to a new level as Ehrlich employs a gentle falsetto to lilt over mellow tones....

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#NewMusicFriday 06.09

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Friday 6th September 2019

Hi Gigantic gang, Summer may have gone and there are only a handful of festivals left – but don’t worry! There are so many gigs announced over the coming months and the awesome new records just keep on coming. 2019 has been a huge year f...

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Gigantic Festival Questionnaire

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Thursday 5th September 2019

It has been a huge summer jam-packed with every kind of festival you could think of. From mad all-night raves to traditional folk, raucous rock to family friendly - there is something for everyone with Gigantic! We want to know exa...

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Slipknot, James Blunt, Agnes Obel, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes plus more!

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Thursday 5th September 2019

Top Picks Slipknot Horror masks, dual drummers, hip hop and a singer who can reach more octaves than anyone else in rock; Slipknot have it all! Although you maggots don’t deserve it, they are already working fast on releasing experi...

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Slipknot: Celebrity Fans

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Thursday 5th September 2019

If you love metal, then you are sure to adore Slipknot. Exploding at the end of the 90’s to become the leaders of nu-metal; their unbridled rage, burning passion and relentless energy led us into the next millennium to become a defini...

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AOTW // Cigarettes After Sex

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Monday 2nd September 2019

Velvety smooth and hauntingly exquisite, the refined songs of Cigarettes After Sex hang in the air and curl around thin strands of light streaming into room from behind closed bedroom curtains. Combing the ambient element of dream pop with the consid...

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The Downs 2019

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Monday 2nd September 2019

It was all about the chilled vibes as #GiganticGigGoers descended on Bristol festival The Downs. However, the passion would take hold and fans truly felt the music throughout the day. Boasting a suitably eclectic line up for a city renowned...

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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.