Built on a fierce love for grassroots music, Valefest in Bolsolver has quietly become one of Derbyshire’s most welcoming independent…
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Lyric Lounge Review
Because music matters…
“Very aggressive. Not very fckable.” – An open letter to the music industry
A few days ago, punk duo The Meffs shared a line from a review of one of their performances. “Very…
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The Choir of Man – Theatre Royal Nottingham, Review, 9 June 2026
There are musicals with intricate plots, grand spectacle and emotional twists. Then there is The Choir of Man, which strolls…
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Tony Wright – The Old Cold Store – Review
Before Tony Wright and Milly arrived on stage, the audience were treated to an engaging set from Phil Cudworth and…
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Fawlty Towers – Nottingham Theatre Royal- A Fawltless Review
Few television comedies are as loved as Fawlty Towers, and that affection was obvious from the moment the lights went…
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Pay to Play: The Slow Death of Working Class Creativity
“Pay to play” once meant bands being charged for the privilege of performing. Young musicians selling tickets upfront, carrying the…
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