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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.
Richard Ashcroft – Cardiff Castle
Back in March, after watching Richard Ashcroft at Cardiff's Utilita Arena, I suggested his summer return to Cardiff Castle had the potential to be something special. Four months later, with glorious sunshine, clear blue skies and one of Wales' most iconic venues providing the backdrop, that prediction proved spot on.
Bowling for Soup + Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls – Cardiff Castle
On a warm Cardiff evening, in a sea of bald caps, a beacon of pop-punk & elder emos shines at the castle. This evening sees Bowling for Soup & Frank Turner play at Cardiff Castle play the penultimate show on their “Bowl My Bones” Summer tour.
Wolf Alice at Finsbury Park: A monumental homecoming for Britain’s finest
The London four-piece returned to their roots in style on Sunday, complete with a stacked supporting bill and a career-spanning set that turned Finsbury Park into a celebration of the past, present and the future.
Royel Otis – O2 Institute, Birmingham
Their effortless melodies and infectious sound have always stood out to me, and hearing those songs performed live gave them a whole new energy.