Live Review: Pop, rock, soul and old-school showbiz made for a triumphant night for Anastacia on the Yorkshire Coast

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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Live Review: Thirty years on, York’s finest Shed Seven prove they’re still ‘Chasing Rainbows’ and ‘Going for Gold’

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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