Having recently attended Slam Dunk Festival North, we know all too well what havoc overnight rain can cause. So, it's safe to say I was more than a little apprehensive as we drove towards the festival site for the final day. Thankfully, my fears were unwarranted. When we arrived, we found that a combination of … Continue reading Festival Review: Nova Rock 2024 – Day 4 (Sunday 15th June)
Author: Kristal
Festival Review: Nova Rock 2024 – Day 3 (Saturday 14th June)
Day three started with a weather warning pinging on the Nova Rock app as we drove to the festival site. With the sun shining, we expected this to be a message of don’t forget your sun cream and hats, but no. Worryingly, it stated, “Our weather service is forecasting rain for tonight from around midnight.” … Continue reading Festival Review: Nova Rock 2024 – Day 3 (Saturday 14th June)
Festival Review: Nova Rock 2024 – Day 2 (Friday 14th June)
With the temperature constantly climbing throughout the day, the infamous Nova Rock dust began to make an appearance. Walking through the festival grounds just before the masses descended was slightly surreal. The general vibe throughout the day was much more relaxed (probably due to the heat), with many people sitting around and camping at certain … Continue reading Festival Review: Nova Rock 2024 – Day 2 (Friday 14th June)
Festival Review: Nova Rock 2024 – Day 1 (Thursday 13th June)
It’s hard to believe it has been five years since we last attended Nova Rock Festival. Upon entering the site, I instantly felt right at home again. Punctuality has never been my strong point, and we were originally planning on arriving with enough time to explore the festival site. However, due to an unplanned stop … Continue reading Festival Review: Nova Rock 2024 – Day 1 (Thursday 13th June)
Festival Review: Slam Dunk North 2024
We’ll start with the elephant in the room. Based on accounts from people who attended last year’s Slam Dunk Festival and the string of apologies from organisers after the event, it was clear that there were several issues at the 2023 event that needed to be addressed before this year’s festival. With promises of improvements … Continue reading Festival Review: Slam Dunk North 2024
Gig Review: The Cadillac Three / Stephen Wilson Jr. / Willy Cobb – Manchester Academy (11th May 2024)
In complete contrast to the last time we saw The Cadillac Three live on a bitterly cold September evening back in 2022, this time the band had brought the Tennessee weather with them to a sweltering Manchester Academy, along with a few other Nashville residents in support of their Years Go Fast tour. Nashville singer-songwriter … Continue reading Gig Review: The Cadillac Three / Stephen Wilson Jr. / Willy Cobb – Manchester Academy (11th May 2024)