Mallory Knox Paradise Fell The energetic opening act Paradise Fell were a perfect support for Mallory Knox. Decorated with stand-out guitars such as Xplorers and Flying-Vs, they’d already piqued my interest as to how they would sound and they didn’t disappoint. Great riffs, the bass lines were rippin’, drums were thumping and the singers’ vocals had a tone not often heard in modern music. You could see these guys were having fun with it and each other, there was no egos at pl

Five years of my attending and Kendal Calling continues to prove why it remains one of the UK's finest medium-sized festivals. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Lowther Estate, the 2026 edition delivered four days of exceptional music, great food and memorable moments, capped by what may well have been the greatest headline performance I've ever witnessed at the festival. Before the music even started, there were positive signs. For the first time in several years, ent

Sex Pistols Featuring Frank Carter The Stranglers The Undertones Sunday at the seaside to celebrate 50 years of Punk Rock? Why the hell not!!! Three of the remaining legends from the beginning of the genre came together here at Scarborough Open Air Theatre for a big old pogo about!! On arrival it’s heartwarming to see thousands of people of all ages making their way up from the seafront showing that despite its age Punk Rock still catches younger generations imaginations! Yea

Breaking Benjamin Chevelle Return To Dust No one thought we'd ever see them grace the shore of the UK again. But the sound of my youth are here. And judging by the energy inside the O2 Victoria Warehouse everyone is thankful the wait is over. The set leaned heavily on the band’s biggest hits, delivering that perfect hit of nostalgia. But that said it is worth noting that the more recent releases still sit more than comfortably within the set. For over 20 years the band have e

Tom Grennan Finn Askew Fiona-Lee Opening the show tonight as first support was Fiona Lee, a fellow Yorkshire lass from Howden. A good gentle warm up for the crowd, her music was catchy with great acoustics. Brilliant voice with an undertone of Florence. Next support was Finn Askew. Sadly I don't think he hit the audience with the punch he was hoping for. He lacked in charisma, especially with the audience, which will never go down well at a gig. He relied heavily on the backi

The opportunity to see my favourite band in my wife's home city is a one that's too good to pass. Especially when you factor in the fact that the mother-in-law has your two sons for the night makes it an absolute no brainer, so the hotel gets booked and we arrange a handover on neutral ground and head off with some friends ready for the night. We wander up to the venue after a few drinks and some great Turkish food. My pre-gig giddiness caused by a half bottle of Peroni, a c