Well it’s all change for Bearded Theory festival this year. The three amigos who brought it to life have finally hung up their beards and sold on the favourite Midlands fest. And this is its first proper year under the new banner of DHP Family. No doubt the new team know they have a very…
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in 2015 Nadine Khouri played at a festival local to me called The End. I wrote: “Khouri’s compositions are beautifully crafted, sophisticated and precise, overlaid with her soft, smokey vocals.” Those vocals and her ability to create haunting compositions can be heard on new single “Song of A Caged Bird”, out now. Nadine’s steady and…
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Lots going on all afternoon with The Undertones, High Vis, Henge, Lovely Eggs, Pretenders, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs… leading up to Primal Scream for the finale. Over on the Woodland Stage were Rhoda Dakar & The LoTek Four. And there was lots happening in the Magical Sounds Dance tent too with Flutatious,…
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Sticking with tradition, Bearded Theory Sundays always start with the fancy dress competition on the main stage. This year’s theme was Fairytales and Folklore. And when the winners are picked, it’s time for The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican to grace the stage for some rousing tunes. Here’s a few of the fabulous outfits dreamed…
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Gary Numan’s electric and dramatic set at Bearded Theory on the main stage Saturday evening! Bearded Theory festival More photos on Friday/Saturday
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Yard Act and Anna Calvi plus Flogging Molly, Coach Party and She Drew the Gun gave it their all on the Pallet (main) stage. Pale Blue Eyes played on the new Meadow Stage for a great performance on Saturday afternoon. William the Conqueror played a Friday eve set on the Woodland stage. Muddy Summers opened…
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Bearded Theory 2023 – first photos of the sunny festival from opening acts on Thursday evening through to Friday afternoon. From Heartworms on the Woodland Stage and Oh My God! It’s the Church to Friday’s performance from Beth Orton. Heartworms, The Orielles, Panic Shack, Girlband, High Horses, The Go! Team, The Bug Club, Beth Orton. More…
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The festival has today announced a programme of performances, panels and talks set to enthral Dr Who fans, aptly taking place at Cheshire’s Jodrell Bank Observatory. Jodrell Bank Observatory is renowned in Whovian lore having provided the backdrop to the fourth Doctor’s transition to the fifth (when Tom Baker handed the role over to Peter Davison in 1982)…
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Pale Blue Eyes are about to launch their second album, release date is set for 1st September. Called ‘This House”, on Full Time Hobby, it alludes to the one you’ll spot on the album’s front cover, the childhood home of the trio’s vocalist and guitarist, Matt Board. Defined by closure and moving on, This House…
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The Finsbury pub and music venue has been quietly getting on with hosting music practically every night for many years and it’s surprising how many local(ish) people just don’t know about its existence. I became a convert after The Bedroom Hour played there and that was back in 2014. Apart from the music there’s a…
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