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Dead Pony – The Globe Cardiff
Dead Pony brought their Eat My Dust! Tour to a packed-out Cardiff venue, The Globe, and boy they did not disappoint! Joining them for the evening were support acts Lady Garden and Overgrown, who definitely got the crowd warmed up. The audience was buzzing for the night ahead and what was meant to be a ‘school night’ was turned into a part of history as they returned to Wales as headliners. Having followed their trajectory over the last few years, its clear that this was not just another tour but a promise for whats to come. The milestone for Dead Pony’s career was the legendary music producer and YouTube commentator Rick Beato spotlighted them in his Top 10 video celebrating their breakthrough.
The Lemon Twigs – Manchester Academy 2
We’re nearing the end of possibly the warmest week of the year in Manchester as everyone makes their way into Academy 2. There are collective sighs of relief as we reach the cool venue, in a matter of hours this room shifts to a packed-out crowd that are dancing, singing and toe-tapping along to every word as we celebrate the band's new album and their eighth time in Manchester.
Take That – St Mary’s Stadium Southampton
Take That kicked off their highly anticipated Circus Tour at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton last night (29th May), delivering a vibrant, theatrical opening show that set the tone for a landmark summer run.
Arkayla – Camden Assembly
On the hottest day of the year so far, Camden is only just waking up for the night. The streets hum with the usual Friday-night energy and I weave my way through the packed pavements towards the iconic Camden Assembly. Tonight, all roads lead to one thing, Arkayla’s London show.
Kiefer Sutherland – Tramshed, Cardiff
Kiefer Sutherland brought his Love Will Bring You Home Tour to a packed Tramshed Cardiff, transforming a warm bank holiday night in the Welsh capital into a relaxed, feelgood celebration of Americana-tinged rock and storytelling. Supported by Irish singer-songwriter Colin Andrew, the evening delivered a strong balance of charm, musicianship and easy-going crowd connection from start to finish.
Highways Festival 2026
The Stetson to person ratio was high - incredibly high - as more than five thousand country music fans filled out the Royal Albert Hall for the return of Highways Festival.
For three days, the legendary South Kensington venue hosted performances from some of the biggest country and Americana musicians in the world.
The Royston Club – Roundhouse, London
This is the third stop on their European tour to celebrate their sophomore album Songs for the Spine, which was released at the end of last year.
Louis Tomlinson – O2 Arena, London
How Did We Get Here? Under the lights of a sold-out O2 Arena, Louis Tomlinson wove nostalgia into a night of shared connection.
Tori Amos – Bristol Beacon
Tori Amos brings her In Times of Dragons tour to Bristol Beacon ahead of the release of her eighteenth studio album, due on May 1, offering a set that draws from across her catalogue while introducing newer material into the fold.
The Clause – hmv Empire, Coventry
Good things come to those who wait” is a saying almost synonymous with artists who have had to remain patient for their moment in the spotlight. For Birmingham indie-rock band The Clause, they’ve had to wait more than a decade for their moment to be flying high in the sunshine. Their long awaited debut album ‘Victim of a Casual Thing’, released in October last year to commercial fanfare, earning a UK Top 20 and the Number 1 Independent Album in the UK. That’s right, these boys have had to do it all on their own, which in itself is a mightily impressive feat.