North Yorkshire’s much-loved, independent all-ages festival Deer Shed have shared the first wave of acts performing at the 2026 edition, following this year’s sell-out 15th anniversary celebration. Leading today’s announcement are mainstage headliners Sleaford Mods, Everything Everything and Say She She, whilst the festival’s renowned comedy bill…
📞 First Wave Announcement The first wave of artists have been announced for Stockton Calling 2026! Mark your calendars for Saturday 4 April. 70+ incredible artists across 7 stages in the heart of Stockton town centre, and we couldn’t be…
Few people can be described as true legends on the music scene but John Otway is one of them. For over fifty years Otway has completely ignored the opinions of many and continued doing exactly what he pleases cloaked in an…
Despite the number of gigs I go to in Leeds it’s actually just about 37 years since I last set foot in The Warehouse. Back then, often under the influence of whatever was available in/around our damp two up two…
Buzzcocks, Magazine, Joy Division, New Order – growing up in Manchester it is these bands that were rarely off my turntable as a teenager and a lifelong love of all four has continued to this day. Thankfully one still tours…
A wet, windy, miserable evening sees me at The Barbican, York where within minutes of stepping through it’s doors moods are lifted, there’s a real buzz in the atmosphere and a sense of anticipation for the night’s entertainment. That entertainment…
