Tonight marked the official launch of Good Neighbours’ "Adolescence" tour—an audacious move for a band that is choosing intimacy over mass appeal. With the small, atmospheric Cavern in Exeter (220 capacity) as their starting point, Oli Fox and Scott Verrill, the London duo behind Good Neighbours, set out to remind us why live music still matters. The venue, nestled amidst a cluster of eateries and bars (where a beer plus vodka and coke comes in at an astonishingly reasonable £9.90), has hosted legends from Coldplay and Muse to Bastille and The 1975, yet tonight it was all about the sparkle of emerging talent.
Read MoreNEWS: JOHNNY MARR honoured as 'record store legend' ahead of Record Store Day 2025 on 12th April
PLAQUE UNVEILED AT PICCADILLY RECORDS, MANCHESTER, TO CELEBRATE
AHEAD OF THE RELEASE OF JOHNNY MARR’S EXCLUSIVE RECORD STORE DAY 2025 ALBUM RELEASE ‘LOOK OUT LIVE!’ ON ORANGE VINYL
Read MoreTOUR: BASTILLE to embark on a November to celebrate songs from the first fifteen years...
One of the UK’s biggest and best live acts, multi – platinum selling band, Bastille announce a huge UK arena tour in November 2025. “From All Sides” – Songs from the first 15 years is a celebration of the band’s career-spanning, multi-billion streaming records so far.
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FEATURE: The hidden costs of live music: Are booking fees justified?
Few things compare to the thrill of securing tickets to see your favourite band live. But just as you’re about to celebrate, the dreaded booking fee appears—an extra charge that often feels like an unnecessary burden. For many, it’s an unavoidable frustration, but what exactly are these fees, and why are they charged?
Read MoreLIVE REVIEW: Bristol hosts RITUAL UNION FESTIVAL 2025 - What a day!
Yippee, it's here again! A celebration of music hosted at a trio of Bristol independent venues (SWX, STRANGE BREW & SWX), I'm like a kid in a musical sweet shop. Let's go!
Read MoreLive Review: PRIMAL SCREAM raised the roof at The Beacon, Bristol – 31st March 2025
The Beacon in Bristol played host to an electrifying night of live music, headlined by the legendary Primal Scream, with support from Mozart Estate and Baxter Dury. The lineup was a carefully curated mix of eccentric pop, synth-infused rock, and the unmistakable swagger of one of Britain’s most enduring bands.
Read MoreLive Review: Skunk Anansie take over The Beacon, Bristol – 1st April 2025
Tonight, The Beacon, in the heart of Bristol played host to Skunk Anansie, a legendary band that been a mainstay on the UK ‘Brit Rock’ scene since 1994 (they disbanded in 2001 and reformed in 2009). The venue had sold out long before the gig, a sign that there is still much love for this unique band.
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