Festival Preview: 2000 Trees 2025

Gloucestershire-based festival 2000 Trees returns in July once again bringing with it one of its strongest line-ups to date, from household names to rising stars and hidden gems. Although 2025 might only be our third year at 2000 Trees, it’s rapidly become a highlight of the festival calendar. Falling annually in July,…

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Macy Gray: New Century, Manchester

Macy GrayNew Century Hall, Manchester24th June 2025 Macy Gray, the Grammy-winning American soul and R&B artist, took to the stage at New Century Hall to mark 25 years since the release of her groundbreaking debut album On How Life Is. Photos captured during the first three songs of her set, these…

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Bright Eyes: Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton

Bright Eyes | William the Conqueror Wulfrun Hall, WolverhamptonTuesday 24th June 2025 Eclectic Omaha legends bring their box of instruments and love of Peaky Blinders to Wolverhampton. This is the first day of Sam Lambeth’s life.  William the Conqueror must be the only band to receive polite heckles. When a fan in…

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Farewell to a guitar hero and one-off space punk

Roy Collenette    Farewell to a guitar hero and one-off space punk. Guitarist, songwriter and much-loved ‘Space Cadet’ Roy Collenette from the Southampton-based band Radioactive Bones died on 23 May 2025.  Ged Babey collects together tributes from his friends, fellow musicians and fans to remember a unique, inspirational man and musician.…

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