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Evanescence live in Manchester review : Era-defining rockers with a voice louder than ever
At a sold out show in Manchester, Amy Lee and co celebrate the past while looking firmly towards the future.
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KATSEYE live in London: pop superstars are two members down but on top form
While much has been made of KATSEYE’s alleged identity crisis, the prospect of where they could go next is incredibly exciting
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Violet Grohl live in London: A nervous newbie with immense potential
20-year-old with a very famous surname delivers an exciting if somewhat nervous set.
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Charli XCX live at Reading Festival: The explosive start of an epic new era
Debuting an ambitious new production, Charli puts on one of the shows of the weekend.
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Fontaines D.C. live at Reading Festival: Irish giants dance through the darkness
Generational greats defy tragedy to deliver a blistering headline set.
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We Out Here Festival review: Expertly curated celebration of the pockets connecting jazz, soul and club music
Gilles Peterson's Dorset festival has become an essential part of the calendar for jazz heads and clubbers alike
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Green Man festival review: A beacon of hope in troubling times
Wildfires in the area threatened the 2026 edition of the Welsh event, but its devoted community of artists and fans made it yet another triumph
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Lorde live in London review: An emotional triumph at her biggest ever London show
During her biggest ever London show, Lorde offers up a glorious release of the past, present and future.
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Phoebe Bridgers live in London: A transcendent set from a subtle superstar
Days after releasing her brilliant third album, Phoebe Bridgers showcases it in the perfect setting.
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Way Out West festival review: Gothenburg’s eco-conscious haven with Europe’s best line-up
In the picturesque surroundings of the Slottsskogen park, this event brings a world-beating bill to a gorgeous, cosy setting
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Ariana Grande live in London review: stunning vocals drive poignant pop spectacle
If Grande's London shows prove to be a farewell for the foreseeable, it's a perfect goodbye.
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The Weeknd live in London review: A face-melting and dazzling spectacle
Arriving in London during sweltering conditions, Abel Tesfaye proves to be a dazzling showman.
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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds live in Brighton: Rock’s wild god triumphs at huge homecoming
Nick Cave returns to his adoptive hometown, bringing along Kylie Minogue, to deliver a joyful sermon with a mammoth career-spanning set
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The Cribs live in London: Indie royalty offer up a glorious celebration in epic surroundings
On a sweltering evening in London, The Cribs prove right at home in the picturesque setting of Somerset House
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Bruno Mars live in London review: Classic showman brings old school glamour to Wembley
On the first of his six nights at Wembley Stadium, Bruno Mars proves why his timeless showmanship is still attracting the biggest crowds.
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David Byrne live in Halifax: a life-affirming tonic
Talking Heads classics and exuberant solo material make this a night filled with desperately needed optimism, in the stunning surroundings of the Piece Hall
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Iron Maiden live at Knebworth review: Heavy metal icons raise the bar yet again
Eddie and the gang close out the European leg of the Run For Your Lives tour with a historic festival experience at Knebworth.
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Mad Cool Festival 2026: One of the summer’s best line-ups makes for a sweltering celebration
Feliz Cumpleaños! For their tenth birthday, the Madrid festival throws a party to remember...
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Bring Me The Horizon live in Manchester review: A brutal and brilliant celebration of their roots
In 2006 Bring Me The Horizon moved the needle with their ear splitting debut studio album. Twenty years on, their anniversary show at Manchester's BEC arena was one for the ages.
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My Chemical Romance live in London review: ‘The Black Parade’ brings Wembley to its knees
Almost twenty years after The Black Parade first marched into our hearts, My Chemical Romance prove that they aren’t just on a 2006 nostalgia trip, they’re still firmly one rock’s most ambitious players in 2026.