Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England in partnership with Cuffe & Taylor, is thrilled to announce that BRIT Award nominees and acid jazz trailblazers, The Brand New Heavies, are the latest addition to the 2025 lineup.

Click on the link below to listen to the latest instalment of the GIG LIFE RADIO show, you can expect some great music from 19 acts and artists, the usual features and an interview with an East Midlands punk band called The Threats.

PALE BLUE EYES ANNOUNCE THEIR THIRD STUDIO ALBUM

‘NEW PLACE’ TO BE RELEASED IN MARCH - PRE-ORDER HERE

BLONDSHELL SHARES NEW SINGLE "TWO TIMES"

'IF YOU ASKED FOR A PICTURE' OUT 2ND MAY VIA PARTISAN RECORDS

WORLD HEADLINE TOUR ON SALE NOW 

SECOND LONDON SHOW ADDED + MULTIPLE VENUES UPGRADED 

While 2025 is just beginning to kick off for most people, singer Tinashe is already opening the new year with a bang. 

During the winter of 2023/2024, Dixon returned to a Cornish recording studio with producer Rich Stockley. The collaboration resulted in ‘Solace,’ a track that masterfully captures the essence of finding calm amid chaos. It's an almost meditative experience, characterised by its off-kilter rhythm that draws listeners into a hypnotic state.

Listen to the single ‘Spaceman In Tulsa’ HERE. Watch the music video HERE.

Music tempo plays a pivotal role in shaping decision-making speed. Fast-paced music often accelerates decisions and pushes players toward quicker moves that can skew impulsive. On the other hand, slower tracks encourage deliberate choices that give players a chance to evaluate options more thoroughly.

Following their headline stint on the recent Dork Hype List Tour, the hugely tipped Welly have announced their Seaside Tour for April and May, which will follow the release of their debut LP Big In The Suburbs on 21 March.

In the world of live music, the debate over whether venues should list stage times has divided fans for years. It's a topic that sparks heated discussions among concert-goers, with opinions that span generations. From teenagers to pensioners, the question remains: Should venues disclose stage times, or should they only list the door opening times?

On a cold February evening, Cardiff’s Utilita Arena was the place to be as Snow Patrol took the stage to celebrate and promote their latest album, "The Forest is the Path." The venue was packed to the rafters, with every seat sold out—leaving only Ticketmaster resale tickets available for the last-minute stragglers. The air was thick with anticipation.

In a baltic Marble Factory on the outskirts of Bristol, musomuso were able to bring back a few memories from their youth as Queensryche brought their Origins tour to the UK.

Once more, we boarded the good ship Thekla in Bristol for the sold out leg 1 of Herefordshire band Pentire.

LIDO Festival, the newest addition to London’s summer calendar, is proud to announce the final addition to their landmark series of concerts. Today, Tuesday 18th February, sees Massive Attack announced to headline LIDO Festival in Victoria Park; their first London festival show in 9 years.

As the excitement built for tonight’s much-anticipated SOLD OUT gig at The Phoenix in Exeter, I find myself reflecting on a missed opportunity back in 2023 when FAT DOG performed at The Cavern. Fortunately, fate has been kinder this time around, and I managed to snag a ticket for tonight’s show which is taking place just across the road. 

There's a phenomenon that's all too familiar to concert-goers—finding yourself in the perfect spot to watch your favorite band perform, only to have your view blocked by someone significantly taller standing directly in front of you. This recurring issue raises an age-old debate: Should the tallest people stand at the back, and shorter people at the front, to ensure everyone gets a good view?

The Exeter Phoenix was the epicenter of a musical storm on the 5th of February, as Belgium’s RAMKOT and South West England’s very own MOTHER VULTURE co-headlined a night of pure rock revelry, supported by the ever-energetic MORIATY.

In this week’s feature we look at the pros and cons of Dynamic Ticket Pricing for the artists, promoters, ticket companies and most importantly, the ticket buying public who attend them…

The Big Feastival is back for its 14th year, taking place from 22 – 24 August on Blur bassist Alex James' idyllic farm in the Cotswolds. This highly anticipated event is set to celebrate the British summertime with a perfect blend of live music, renowned chefs, vibrant street food, and family-friendly activities.

OUT 25 APRIL, VIA XTRA MILE RECORDINGS PRE-ORDER HERE

LEAD SINGLE "CURIOUS MIXTURES" OUT NOW