#IVW25 at The Trades: Ryley Walker, LIFE, The Lounge Society, Ibibio Sound Machine, Sun King
Jan 9
Bridget Hayden and The Apparitions release Cold Blows the Rain
The ‘dark side’ of the Calder valley allows no light during winter, and its draining effects on the human soul are more than just myth. There’s a bleakness that is all-encompassing, settling over the moors and deep valley sides, while residents hunker down and await spring. But drawing inspiration from the stark beauty of this…
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Jan 3
Day Fever – Liverpool 8th February
Yes we’re fans of daytime clubbing. Suits us just fine to dance our socks off and head off home at 8pm for hot chocolate, a few Hobnobs and the telly. And the day time clubbing event started by Vicky McClure, Jonny Owen and Reverend and the Makers is heading to Camp & Furnace, Liverpool on…
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Dec 31
Trystero and Marlene Ribeiro live at the Golden Lion, Todmorden
One for the Calderdale diary: Trystero are doing their first UK tour and pitch up at the Golden Lion in Todmorden for a special night on February 6th. The support act is artist and musician Marlene Ribeiro. Trystero are producer Thomas Lea Clarke (aka MR TC), Nelly Placard – part of the Easy Goatquartet –…
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Dec 30
Winter and Spring festivals around the UK
There are plenty of winter festivals happening around the country, helping liven up these dark and dreary months. Thankfully, no tents involved. There are a few events we’re sad to see have decided to take a sabbatical – but not surprising with the costs involved so let’s cross our fingers that they come back. Nevertheless…
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Dec 29
TDC Tunes – Electronic in the Tower live in February
Another evening arranged by modular synth artist TDC Tunes is set for 7th February. Along with 2 Digit Visuals and guest artists And/Or, it takes place in the – perhaps – smallest venue in the country. The unusual setting is a church tower in Hornsey, north London, a tiny space to seat around 25 people,…
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Dec 20
Cafe Mambo Ibiza Classics at Coombe Abbey
The iconic Ibiza brand Cafe Mambo comes to Grade II Listed Coombe Abbey, Coventry this May for an Ibiza Classics Festival. It’s happening on Saturday 31st May 2025. Check out the lineup: Paul Oakenfold, Roger Sanchez, Gok Wan, Judge Jules, Loeca, Lovely Laura and Ben Santiago. Taking place at Coombe Abbey, expect stunning surrounding & Huge…
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Dec 18
The Weather Station release new single Body Moves
The last album Ignorance in 2021 convinced us that Tamara Lindeman and her band are producing some of the most interesting and original music at the moment. We reviewed Atlantic, a single from the album, thus: “It is a startling, unusual and brooding work, elegantly arranged with a lush expansiveness yet suffused with tension. A…
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Dec 17
Margate Summer series at Dreamland – the lineup so far
The first phase of the Margate Summer Series lineups has been announced. The series will return to Dreamland in 2025, spanning rock, reggae, electronica and pop. Supergrass take the stage on Friday, 20th June, alongside special guests Jake Bugg and The Coral. On Saturday 12th July the Margate Reggae Festival takes over Dreamland. Headlined by UB40…
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Dec 13
Snowapple new video release
Snowapple have released a video of the song I Lie All the Time, taken from their latest album A Moonless Night. The album and film project were released earlier this year, a haunting and inventive tale by the female-led international organisation, based in Amsterdam, Paris and Mexico, where they host art residencies, festivals and events. …
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Dec 12
The Boomtown Rats 50th anniversary
The Boomtown Rats celebrate their 50th Anniversary with 12 theatre shows, including a special London date, plus exclusive documentary screening! Get ready to celebrate 50 Years of The Boomtown Rats, fronted by Sir Bob Geldof, with an unforgettable tour! They hit the road October and November 2025 for a series of 12 exhilarating live theatre concerts…
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