Festival Reviews
Looking for a recap on your favourite music festivals this year, then check out our variety of reviews from festivals all over the world. Our team of journalists and photographers bring to life memorable moments from the likes of Bestival, Isle of Wight, Creamfields to Glastonbury, Wireless and more!
You can also check out our full range of photo albums from festivals in our flickr account here
Duran Duran headline Common People Southampton 2016
A roll of simulated thunder with flashes of lightning tear across the huge stage screens in the dark of Southampton Common… Duran Duran are here and they mean business. Thousands have turned out to see the eighties synthpop legends and as Simon LeBon emerges from a raised stairway centre-stage rocking tight white jeans and a leather jacket, the crowd goes wild.
Craig David’s TS5 headlines Common People Southampton
You know him from banging 90’s/noughties garage and R&B hits with Artful Dodger, cool club classics for the shell-toed, bucket-hatted nation, but how the melee of under 18’s in the front know his entire back catalogue is a mystery. There are hundreds of screaming girls causing themselves airflow restriction as the legendary CD takes to the Common People stage as the Saturday headliner in his hometown of Southampton. It’s clear he’s happy to be home as he drops straight in with original mega-hit
The Great Escape Brighton 2016 Review
Its been over ten years since the Great Escape first launched as a playground of gigs and shows for up and coming bands, now a forerunner in the urban music scene and boasting sets from Mystery Jets, Oh Wonder and The Temper Trap, this year’s eclectic mix was one to remember,
Kip Moore, making ‘Wild Ones’ out of The Institute Birmingham crowd, April 25th 2016
Kip Moore Birmingham Institute April 25th 2016 By Hannah Compton So, firstly I am going to say if Kip is touring near you and you haven’t quite got tickets yet,…
The Rainbow Venues’ Festival: Chapter XII Review
The Rainbow Venues in Birmingham celebrates its 12th birthday in style with Chapter XII, featuring Loco Dice, Jamie Jones and Dubfire:live
St Jerome’s Laneway Festival in Sydney: LIVE review
A live review of St Jerome’s Laneway Festival in Sydney, boasting the likes of Chvrches, Big Scary, Japanese Wallpaper, Beach House and more.
The Winter Social Review
Saturday’s Social proved why it is the UK’s best indoor house and techno festival
Bugged Out Weekender 2016 Review
Three nights of house and techno at Butlins, Bognor Regis in the middle of a very cold January
Benjamin Clementine Review
Read Tobin James’ review of Benjamin Clementine from last nights performance
Stereosonic Sydney: LIVE review
A live review of Stereosonic 2015 electronic-dance music festival taking place in Sydney, Australia.