Baxter Dury‘s set at Nottingham’s Rock City feels like stepping into a world that only he fully understands; a Europop dramedy that is both accessible and attractively unsettling. This run of shows sees him revelling in a renewed sense of purpose and carrying the playful swagger of an artist with…
There’s something about festivals on the Downs. A wide, endless sky, the wind carrying, and a hum of anticipation that rolls across the slopping grass fields. Saturday at Forwards Festival is a day of contrasts: a carousel that spins between tender indie reflections, sweaty dance marathons, rowdy nostalgia and euphoric…
On a hazy Saturday night in Nottingham, Greentea Peng transforms Rock City into a psychedelic sanctuary, swirling with incense, bass and the intangible warmth of shared connection. With a voice both silk and smoke and a presence that can only be described as celestial, the South London artist – real…
Newcastle’s heavy-psych titans Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, or more conveniently known by Pigs x7, sweep into Nottingham’s Rescue Rooms, leaving a trail of sweat, noise and euphoria in their wake. Fresh from the release of their latest album Death Hilarious, the band deliver a set that is…
Antony Szmierek’s Nottingham headline show arrives just weeks after the release of debut album The Service Station at the End of the Universe and it finds a perfect listening ground in Rescue Rooms. This intimate, beloved space tucked behind Rock City has hosted countless artists on the cusp of something…
Held over two days at Bristol’s Clifton Downs, FORWARDS 2024 brings together a diverse array of artists which span genres and generations while also providing a platform for discussions on pressing societal issues. Despite the adverse weather, the infamously lively city maintains its high energy and commitment to its singularity…
Nestled in the Derbyshire countryside, Y Not has quickly established itself as one of the UK’s fastest-growing festivals. The 2024 edition electrified the Peak District this August, attracting over 25,000 music enthusiasts from across the country for a weekend of unforgettable performances. With a stellar, if somewhat familiar, line-up of…
Iconic electronic duo Underworld have been added for the 2024 Forwards Festival lineup. Composed of the dynamic duo Karl Hyde and Rick Smith, Underworld have been redefining the electronic and dance music scene for over three decades with an innovative approach to music which has consistently challenged conventions. The upcoming…
FORWARDS Festival, the two-day spectacle set to take over Bristol’s Clifton Downs between August 31st and September 1st, returns in 2024 with an almighty lineup Renowned for its progressive approach to music and social initiatives, the lineup for 2024 is as diverse and eclectic as the city it resides in.…
Bristol’s Simple Things is a welcome returnee in its first year back after the pandemic – and now celebrating a decade of existence. An ambitious day, with over 15 hours of alternative music spread across seven venues, Simple Things is a true reflection of the south western city’s cultural diversity.…