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Bruno Mars – Wembley Stadium
Bruno Mars' Romantic Tour landed at Wembley on Sunday night, delivering two hours of funk, soul, heartbreak and pure stadium magic
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Preston Park, Brighton
There are gigs that feel like events, and then there are gigs that feel like reckonings. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds homecoming at Preston Park landed firmly in the second category.
Madness – On The Beach
Picture this: a beautiful warm, sunny day in the coastal town of Brighton, swarming with people buzzing about their daily lives enjoying a Friday in summer. Brighton itself is quirky and perfect for music fans with lots of record and music shops, bars and clubs, as well as independent music venues, and for the last 6 years they’ve amped it up and have been hosting huge gigs on the beach (yes, their stoney beach right on top of the water). It is the perfect outdoor summer’s day venue; live music paired with a sea breeze, what more could you want?
Moby – On The Beach
Think of the dance and electronic music that you might have listened to throughout the 21st century, or you continue to listen to now. None of them would exist or be popular without the impact and influence of Moby, whose real name is Richard Melville Hall. It’s no exaggeration whatsoever to say Moby is simply a legend in every sense of the word, and his influence on dance and electronic music will only continue to influence generations to come. Tonight, his first performance in Brighton in 24 years, showcased his genius for us all to see, both in his live musicianship as well as the sheer quality of the tunes he has created over the years.
The Maccabees – On The Beach
When London-based indie rock band played their third and final sold out show at Alexandra Palace in 2017, that was supposed to be it. After all the thrills and frills of their 13 year career, they were done for good. So colour me (and many others) surprised when the band began teasing a return to touring in late 2024. A headline show at All Points East in London, as well as a set closing the Park stage at Glastonbury followed, and everyone was fully ecstatic to see them back playing together. The band enjoyed it just as much, hence a new string of shows were announced all across the UK and Europe. Some of the locations were proper choices too, whether it was the magical Eden Project in Cornwall or right outside where the band initially called it a day at Alexandra Palace Park. Tonight was no different, playing right on Brighton Beach, and thanks to the additional backing of Radio X, it was not only a reminder of the genius that The Maccabees are, but in general a quality day out for any indie music fan.
Scissor Sisters – Ludlow Castle
Glitter-covered faces and neon outfits lit up the castle grounds, and every shade of pink imaginable was on display.
Richard Ashcroft – Ludlow Castle
From the opening act to the night's unforgettable finale, Richard Ashcroft's sold-out show proved that great live music shines regardless of the forecast.
The Streets – Ludlow Castle
Ludlow Castle provided the perfect backdrop for an evening of live music on Thursday 24 July, with the historic venue bathed in sunshine and the town itself buzzing long before the gates opened.
David Byrne – Cardiff Castle
This is, of course, a concert of movement. Movement which ceases to waver for its runtime as Byrne - a concept the crowd grasp quickly and mirror (in some form of chaotic synchronicity).
Fatboy Slim – On The Beach, Brighton
What I, and every other single person around me actually experienced, was pure, unfiltered musical majesty that unified the thousands and thousands of people into a single, bouncing, joyous, smiling, hugging, grinning thing of collective beauty.