Bands & Gigs
Music Review: The Specials, Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Making political statements through music has been The Specials’ strong suit since they formed in the late 1970s. And that skill of getting the message across through music still stands today.
Photo Gallery: Duran Duran, Scarborough Open Air Theatre
British music icons Duran Duran have delighted fans with a momentous outdoor show on the Yorkshire coast.
Review: The Ballad of Johnny Longstaff, The Young‘uns with Jack Rutter, Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne
If you’re not already a big fan of The Young’uns’ and their authentic, primarily a capella folk music, then I’d recommend that you add them to your playlist without further delay.
Photo Gallery: James, Scarborough Open Air Theatre
James have sold more than 25 million records worldwide over the past 30 years, gaining both critical and commercial acclaim.
“We work together the same way we’ve always done.” Raymond McGinley from Teenage Fanclub talks to Northern Soul
As I prepare to interview Raymond McGinley, I make a mental note not to mention anything about my being a die-hard Teenage Fanclub fan.
Photo Gallery: Anne-Marie and HRVY, Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Northern Soul photographer Marc McGarraghy sees English singer Anne-Marie, alongside support act HRVY, at Scarborough Open Air Theatre.
Photo Gallery: Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Nile Rodgers is a multiple Grammy Award-winning composer, producer, arranger and guitarist.
Image Gallery: Boy George and Culture Club, Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Culture Club band members Mikey Craig (bass guitar), Roy Hay (guitar and keyboards) and front man Boy George (lead vocals), together with a 13-piece band, have just concluded their Life tour, playing more than 70 dates across the US and Europe.
Review: Leeds Lieder Festival 2021, Leeds Town Hall
It was the culmination of four days of exquisite musical offerings from this year’s Leeds Lieder Festival, with festival director Joseph Middleton joined on stage by soprano Carolyn Sampson and baritone Roderick Williams.
Review: Manchester Collective with Mahan Esfahani, Leeds Town Hall
There are plenty of diverse cultural offerings emanating from LS1 this coming summer.
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