Category Archives: 1) Live Reviews

As the year starts to draw to a close there was still time for another punk night at the Milton Arms Barn, a venue itself that’s closing its doors for one last time in the New Year… or at least … Continue reading →

It’s that time of year again where lights across the country are being turned on by z-list celebrities, the x-factor generation are being sucked in by Simon Cowell’s ego and television commercials think there’s still room for another soulless rendition … Continue reading →

Arriving at the Pyramid Centre you could hear that Hatebreed had already taken to the stage with the rumbles of live music escaping into the car park, so a quick run up the steps in homage to Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky … Continue reading →

It had been a while since seeing local bands Noyo Mathis and Acres, so given both were playing on the same bill supporting Swedish act Shirokuma it seemed rude not to take advantage… although I did miss the last minute … Continue reading →

It’s hard to believe it had been a whole twelve months since the last Southsea Fest and with the rather successful Victorious Festival having taken place on our beloved sea front only a few weeks earlier there was a definite … Continue reading →

Issues with the original venue meant a last minute move to a new location, which despite being smaller resulting in an early sell out actually created more of a buzz, that feeling of being part of an event rather than … Continue reading →

If the Saturday wasn’t enough to get your musical juices flowing then another day of the festivities didn’t disappoint either, carrying on where Saturday had left off today was to be headlined by the blues of Seasick Steve – but … Continue reading →

Having had the opportunity a couple of days earlier to take a walk around the festival site it became obvious just how much of our seafront was going to be closed off in honour of Dizzee Rascal, Seasick Steve and … Continue reading →

I have to say, I do love Brixton Academy – the sound, the architecture, the bar and the sloped floor all contribute to a great gig before any band have even taken to the stage… the buzz at the venue … Continue reading →

It was in the heat of summer and hidden away in the corner of Hyde Park the crowd gathered in their masses, ready for British Sabbath Time.  Having been transformed into a little village with bars and food stalls being … Continue reading →