Reviews


Gigantic Up Front: Robert Jon & The Wreck, Nottingham (Review)

By Elizabeth Gracie Jepson

Posted on Wednesday 20th September 2023

California native southern rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck, now familiar faces on these shores after relentless touring, are embarking on an 11-date tour of the UK. The second date of the tour brought them to one of Nottingham's...

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Gigantic Up Front: Geese, Nottingham (Review)

By Bethan Boast

Posted on Friday 15th September 2023

Brooklyn quintet Geese brought the UK leg of their 3D Country world tour to a thrilling close last night at Nottingham's beloved Bodega The evening kicked off with a sold-out crowd eagerly awaiting the performances, featuring Nottin...

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Gigantic Up Front: Self Esteem - Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield (Review)

By Sarah Moore

Posted on Tuesday 5th September 2023

Rebecca Lucy Taylor, known better as Self Esteem, has been touring relentlessly since the release of her sophomore album Prioritise Pleasure in 2021. Beginning in October the same year, I Tour This All The Time has seen Self Esteem perform...

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Gigantic Up Front: boygenius - The Piece Hall, Halifax (Review)

By Sarah Moore

Posted on Thursday 24th August 2023

As far as venues go, there are few as breathtaking as The Piece Hall. Many famous faces have graced the stage, erected in the courtyard of Halifax’s historic former-cloth hall, since it first began hosting concerts in 2018. Five year...

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Hockley Hustle

By Bethan Boast

Posted on Wednesday 26th October 2022

Hockley Hustle returned for the first time since2019 and boy did they come back with a bang! For those who aren’t aware (and have been living under a rock), Hockley Hustle is a music and arts festival that has raised money for c...

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Gigantic Up Front: Let’s Eat Grandma - Metronome, Nottingham (Review)

By Sarah Moore

Posted on Monday 17th October 2022

As winter begins its approach, we’re back into the season of dark nights spent happily huddled into warm venues, enjoying live music with friends and swarms of other likeminded fans. Last Friday night, we had Let’s Eat Grandma t...

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Gigantic Upfront: LIFE

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Monday 10th October 2022

Riding the crest of the rising post punk wave, LIFE quickly grew into cult status after being introduced to the world via support slots for troublesome Tunbridge Wells duo Slaves and Bristol’s best loved band IDLES. Following the release of deb...

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LIVE REVIEW - FOCUS Wales

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Monday 9th May 2022

Spread across twenty stages found at Wrexham’s various local clubs, pubs and gig venues plus the impressive Llwyn Isaf tent; FOCUS Wales returned for its eleventh instalment. This year, the non-profit showcase boasted an incre...

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