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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.
Alana Springsteen – Manchester Academy 2
I was captivated by Alana when I watched her NPR Tiny Desk Performance last year and had been eagerly counting down the days until their second album “I HOPE THIS HELPS” was released. The album followed on from the success of “Twenty Something” released back in 2023, the new album details how Alana has prioritised herself: her wants, her wishes, her future, to enable her to grow.
Katy Perry – Cardiff Castle
Just 24 hours after Metallica tore through the Principality Stadium, Cardiff shifted gears completely as Katy Perry transformed Cardiff Castle into a technicolour pop theatre of chaos, comedy and hit after hit.
Isle of Wight Festival 2026
It’s that time of year again... the moment when music lovers and casual listeners alike descend upon fields across the country to experience the magic of live music festivals. With festival season now in full swing, this time we found ourselves heading to one of the most popular and beloved events on the calendar.