Preview: Golden Down Festival
Golden Down Festival, the first of its name, has announced a long list of exciting artists so far, including Four Tet, Roots Manuva, Lee Scratch Perry and Kerri Chandler, but they just keep adding to the list! Early bird tickets have now sold out and the festival organisers are thrilled with the reaction to date. [...]
Preview: Blissfields Festival
Hampshire’s award-winning and longest running boutique festival, Blissfields, is proud to announce a host of new acts, including the Guillemots, Clock Opera, Theme Park, Eugene McGuiness, Toy, Dog is Dead and Citizens! now confirmed to join headliners Noisettes and Patrick Wolf at the 12th annual event this year. Other performers this year include Toddla [...]
Preview: LSR’s S.O.S Festival
This Saturday, Leeds Student Radio and Leeds (RAG) present S.O.S. Leeds: a twelve hour long showcase of Leeds’ finest musicians, comedians, artists and DJs plus some special guests from around the country and all in the name of charity. All profits go to the Leeds Community Fund, a pool of money given to various small [...]
Review: Blacklisters at the Brudenell
Blacklisters Brudenell Social Club, 09/04/12 8/10 Words: Dom Salisbury Blacklisters are on familiar turf here at the Brudenell, having played this venue several times since their formation here in Leeds nearly four years ago. This evening, they play sole support to Chicago heavyweights Pelican, noted for their expansive and thunderous compositions. On taking the [...]
Preview: Shambala Festival
“As close as the UK gets to Burning Man style madness” - The Guardian ‘Utopian, underground, non-commercial word-of-mouth success’ - Venue We are pleased to announce the release of Shambala Festival’s exciting line-up for this year, featuring performances from acclaimed dub/hip-hop artist Roots Manuva, with Ed Rush & Optical, Shackleton, Todla T ft DRS and legendary folk songwriter Billy [...]
COMPETITION: Tickets to see Example
Wanna grab yourself a pair of tickets to see Example play Millenium Square in Leeds on May 5th? Well now is your chance. All you need to do is answer this simple question: What is the name of Example’s new single, being released at the end of the year? a. Midnight Fun b. Midnight [...]
Preview: Example Headline Arena Tour
It has been an amazing year for Example as ‘Changed The Way You Kiss Me’ held the no.1 position in the UK charts for 2 weeks, beating rock giants Coldplay and selling over 500,000 copies. The single is now certified gold and ranked as one of the biggest sellers of the year. ‘Stay Awake’, his [...]
Summer Ball… Come in !
Timothy McKenzie has certainly made it ‘big’ over the last few years. Under the cooler name of Labrinth, McKenzie has shot to stardom as a producer and solo artist, working with big names like Tinie Tempah and Professor Green. Impressively, he is the only non-talent show artist to be signed to Simon Cowell’s record label, [...]
Preview: Reading and Leeds Festival Announce Headliners
Over the years Reading and Leeds Festival has seen some of the most memorable musical moments in history, including an incredible performance by Rage Against the Machine, 2012 will be no exception. Three exclusive main headliners are set to entertain the 160,000 fanatical music fans in attendance and to make the festival one of the most thrilling on earth. [...]