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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We need to keep Brixton Academy from closure. The met police have requested it is closed for good. However with a change of security and of management surely this iconic and famous venue could be saved. At the moment, the live music scene is in a fragile state and we need every venue kept open.…
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Singer and actress Anna Demetriou launches her debut album More To This on 12th May. A handful of singles are out already, highlighting the distinctive and expressive voice behind the compositions. Anna unveiled I Can’t Wait in 2021 followed by Twice The Breath, with accompanying video. She followed with the album’s title track More To…
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