Gilbert O’Sullivan @ Grand Opera House, York – 22nd September 2026 Words and Photos – John Hayhurst There’s something wonderfully disarming about spending an evening with … Continue reading Live Review: Gilbert O’Sullivan – Sixty years of songs, two sets and a fireside warmth that reaches the back of the theatre.
The Molotovs @ Beckett SU, Leeds – 17 September 2026 Words and Photos – John Hayhurst Some venue upgrades tell you everything about where a band … Continue reading Live Review: Rickenbackers & Restless Energy – The Molotovs have eyes firmly on their future.
Holly Johnson, ABC & Heaven 17 @ TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre – Friday 14th August 2026 Words and Photos – John Hayhurst Scarborough … Continue reading Live Review: Three icons, countless classics and one unforgettable night inside the Pleasuredome.
Tramlines Festival 2026 – Hillsborough Park, Sheffield, 24th–26th July Words and Photos – John Hayhurst Born as a city-wide musical takeover in 2009, Tramlines has grown … Continue reading Festival Review: Three days of hometown heroes, future headliners and enormous choruses at Sheffield’s biggest party – Tramlines 2026
Kendal Calling Festival 2026 – Lowther Deer Park, 30th July–2nd August Words and Photos – John Hayhurst There is always a point during the journey into … Continue reading Festival Review: Four days of indie anthems, disco delirium, woodland discoveries and glorious Cumbrian chaos at Kendal Calling 2026
On the hottest day of the year, The Black Crowes turned a sweltering former chapel into a sweat-soaked celebration of timeless rock ‘n’ roll, proving that after more than three decades, the Robinson brothers remain one of the greatest live acts on the planet.
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Scarborough Open Air Theatre has hosted plenty of major names over the years, but Anastacia arrived determined to put on a proper show rather than simply run through a collection of hits. Celebrating 26 years since Not That Kind launched her career, the American star delivered 90 minutes of powerhouse vocals, costume changes and theatrical flair that felt more Las Vegas revue than standard summer concert.
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With a Scotland shirt, two Saltires and a setlist packed with anthems, Amy Macdonald brought warmth, wit and a proper Friday night singalong to the Globe Theatre.
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Thirty years after ‘A Maximum High’ first sound-tracked countless indie discos, Shed Seven arrived at Halifax’s Piece Hall to celebrate the landmark album that helped define a generation. What unfolded wasn’t simply an anniversary show. It was a victory lap, a family reunion and a reminder that some songs only grow stronger with age.
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