The Maid of Stone Music Festival, held in the scenic Moat Park of Maidstone, proved to be an exhilarating event that delivered an unforgettable experience to rock music enthusiasts. Showcasing a diverse lineup of both established acts and rising stars representing various rock subgenres, the festival's program was nothing short of extraordinary. The festivities kicked … Continue reading Festival Review: Maid of Stone 2023 (Bracken)
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Festival Review: Bradstock 2023 – Nightrain, Bradford (29th April 2023)
Since opening its doors a few years ago, Bradford’s Nightrain has quickly established itself as one of the country’s best independent rock venues. Regularly playing host to some of the finest names on the DIY/unsigned scene, you’d be hard pressed to find a better venue in Yorkshire. And with Bradstock 2022 kicking off their first … Continue reading Festival Review: Bradstock 2023 – Nightrain, Bradford (29th April 2023)
Festival Review: Station 18 Festival – Hangar 18, Swansea (Day 1: 28th April 2023)
Tucked away in the centre of Swansea lies Hangar 18. A small 300 capacity venue, it’s been the home of the Southwest Wales music scene for many years, and in its second run, the home of Station 18 Festival, a small but perfectly formed hard rock event run by the excellent Midnight Tornado promotions team. … Continue reading Festival Review: Station 18 Festival – Hangar 18, Swansea (Day 1: 28th April 2023)
Gig Review: Skid Row / Enuff Z’Nuff / Collateral – KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton (19th October 2022)
It might be the middle of the week, but the people of the West Midlands know where to be tonight – KK's Steel Mill as Skid Row kick off their UK tour, armed with their new album, The Gang’s All Here and new frontman, Erik Grönwall. Therefore, it’s not surprising that there’s already a hive … Continue reading Gig Review: Skid Row / Enuff Z’Nuff / Collateral – KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton (19th October 2022)
Gig Review: H.E.A.T / Mason Hill / Collateral – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham (17th October 2022)
Another tour beset by delays due to... well, you know. Finally H.E.A.T and company managed to get dates locked down after all the delays and postponements, as the live music industry comes back with a vengeance. Tonights lineup is one that makes that resurgence all the more welcome. First up are Collateral fronted by Angelo … Continue reading Gig Review: H.E.A.T / Mason Hill / Collateral – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham (17th October 2022)
Gig Review: Reckless Love / The Treatment / Collateral – Rock City, Nottingham (2nd September 2022)
Friday nights at Rock city means a mad rush home from work to get there for early doors of 6pm. I made it just in time for the first band, Collateral, who take to the stage at 6.15. It's never easy being first up, especially at that hour, but they made a statement by coming … Continue reading Gig Review: Reckless Love / The Treatment / Collateral – Rock City, Nottingham (2nd September 2022)