Oct 13

Deltiron festival in Cadiz

Things have been a bit quiet here at gourmetgigs while I’ve been in southern Spain. But as chance would have it, I was invited to a local music festival called Deltirón, in the breezy, friendly coastal city of Cádiz. I swapped a lifetime of festivals on home turf for palm trees, enviably balmy weather and…

Sep 19

Olivia

Here We Are Burberry photo exhibition

Note: This exhibition closed on 1st October 2017 There is barely a moment, whether it be a fashion movement or a colourful cake, that doesn’t find itself Instagrammed to death these days. How different were those post-war decades as British society dusted itself down and embraced a changing world – buildings, furniture, tribes, fashion, music,…

Sep 14

Olivia

No talking please, I’m listening to the band

“This is a place for music lovers. If you want to talk to your friends when the bands are on, please use the other bar.” The above sign is plastered prominently on the venue door at The Trades in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire, my favourite small venue. It’s a welcome sign in my opinion;…

Sep 12

Olivia

Good news about Bearded Theory 2018

Bearded Theory 2018 Spring Gathering should put a spring in your autumnly step. On Saturday, Earlybird tickets went on sale (as reported here on gourmet gigs) and they sold out in three minutes flat!. But never fear, festival lovers, as the regular priced tickets, still only a measly £115, are now on sale – an…

Sep 6

Olivia

Simon Aldred of Cherry Ghost at Festival No 6

Simon Aldred of Cherry Ghost will be joining Joe Duddell and the No 6 ensemble this year at Festival No 6 in Portmeirion. These Festival No 6 events in conjunction with Joe Duddell have primarily taken place in the picturesque but tiny Town Hall, requiring an hour or so of queueing (not what you feel…

Aug 31

Olivia

Here We Are photography exhibition by Burberry

‘Here We Are’ is a new photographic exhibition which runs from September 18 to till 1 October. The show depicts the British way of life over the 20th century, as seen by a range of photographers. The show has been curated by Christopher Bailey, chief creative officer at Burberry. It will be interesting to view…

Aug 23

Olivia

Green Man festival 2017 review

This year was the 15th anniversary of Green Man, the bucolic festival set in the Brecon Beacons. It is – since the demise of Big Chill – my favourite festival venue, with its lush mountainous setting and main stage framed dramatically by the Black Mountains. For those short of stature (like myself), you’ll always have…

Aug 10

Olivia

Late season festival news

If you’re feeling a tad underfestivalled, there are even more events to head off to late in the season. Nothing like prolonging summer with a weekend of wall-to-wall music. Or if you’re pushed for time, or had enough of damp tents, non camping festivals are springing up in abundance. Sea Change, Devon 25th to…

Jul 12

Olivia

Review: Leftfield at Bluedot festival

Review of Leftfield ‘Leftism’ at Bluedot festival, by Nicholas Mai “Come on Tom, let’s go and see some proper music”. And so the uncertain eight-year(ish) old boy dutifully follows his father into the tent where Leftfield are warming up the crowd nicely as the first of the big name opening Friday acts at this year’s…