#sheffield music venue

[bacusdraculacape]

Adding onto the end of my latest AM thery kinda adding to it but not really.

The Boardwalk, Sheffield is closed and boarded up years now. Here's a photo of it from my visit not long ago to prove so:

And an article beneath it I found online:

The Boardwalk, if you’re not away, is the location where:

> Alex Turner worked his first job before he did professional rockstarring.

> It is also the place where Arctic Monkeys played many of their first ever gigs at (lots of other bands used play there too when it was open).

> It is also the location in which Miles Kane and Alex Turner first met at in 26th of May 2005 when Miles’ band at the time: The Little Flames- which he played guitar for, supported Arctic Monkeys’ at it.

My wild idea: What if Alex Turner ever buys The Boardwalk keeps it as The Boardwalk and reopens it simply for being that place that gave him his first job, first chances to play live, and the place he found his true love at? Or if not solely him then him and a gang of music friends like how last year in 2023 Matt Helders and a group of musicians chipped in to stop an iconic pub to musicians and the Sheffield public from shutting it’s doors. FYI, Matt owns two cafes in Sheffield, too, both called: Ambulo.

[dailytomlinson]

369 HOTSPOTS:

Africa: Asia: — Saranrom Park, Bangkok (3PM—5PM) — New Delhi, Lodhi Garden (1:30PM—3:30PM) — Tennis Indoor Senayan, Jakarta (3PM—5PM) — Bengkel SCBD, Jakarta (3PM—5PM) — Cross Maidan Garden, Mumbai (1:30PM—3:30PM) Europe: — Wizink, Madrid — La Riviera, Madrid — Razzmatazz, Barcelona — Palau, Barcelona — Miribilla, Bilbao — Scala, London — Shepherds Bush Empire, London — O2 Manchester Apollo, Manchester — O2 Arena, London —Atlas Arena, Łódź (12PM—2PM) — The Dome, Doncaster — Utilita Arena, Sheffield — Tauron Arena, Kraków (12PM—2PM) — Międzynarodowe Targi Poznańskie, Poznań (12PM—2PM) — Meo Arena, Lisbon (3PM—5PM) Latin America: — Rioarena, Rio de Janeiro (12PM—2PM) — Allianz Parque, São Paulo (12PM—2PM) — Espaço Unimed, São Paulo (12PM—2PM) — Liggo Arena, Curitiba (12PM—2PM) — Movistar Arena, Santiago (12PM—2PM) — Estadio Bicentenario, Santiago (12PM—2PM) —Pepsi Center WTC, CDMX (2PM—4PM) — Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, CDMX (2PM—4PM) — Auditorio Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, Queretaro (2PM—4PM) — Auditorio Telmex, Gudalajara (2PM—4PM) — Arena V.F.G., Guadalajara (2PM—4PM) — Parque Fundidora, Monterrey (2PM—4PM) — Auditorio Citibanamex, Monterrey (2PM—4PM) — Parque Centenario, Guayaquil (2PM—4PM) — Coliseo Live, Bogotá (1PM—3PM) — Movistar Arena, Bogotá (1PM—3PM) — Movistar Arena, Buenos Aires — Velez Sarsfield Stadium, Buenos Aires

North America: — Skyla Credit Union Amphitheater, Charlotte (12PM—2PM) —MGM Music Hall, Boston (12PM—2PM) — House of Blues, Boston (12PM—2PM) — AZ Financial Theater, Phoenix (2PM—4PM) — Merriweather Post Pavillion, Columbia, MD (12PM—2PM) — Kemba Live, Columbus (12PM—2PM) — Oprheum Theathe, Vancouver (2PM—4PM) —Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, Vancouver (2PM—4PM) — Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh (1PM—3PM) — Budweiser Stage, Toronto (12PM—2PM) — Greek Theater, Berkeley (2PM—4PM) — Fox Theater, Oakland (2PM—4PM) —The Anthem, DC (1PM—3PM) — Michigan Lottery Amphitheater, Sterling Heights — Fillmore Auditorium, Denver Oceania:

— Spark Arena, Auckland (7PM—9PM)

All times are LOCAL

*If you have information on more hotspots, feel free to send an inbox or add a comment with the exact place and time window

*Most hotspots are at venues Louis has played before, on tour or other separate gigs so if you're at a city Louis has been before, those places are most likely the ones you'll find. If not, there's still some hotspots in countries he's never visited so keep an eye out.

[hldailyupdate]

Louis Tomlinson has dropped a surprise album ‘Live’ – featuring songs that he recorded at 15 shows across 15 different cities.

Announced and shared yesterday (April 25), the album comes after the singer and former One Direction member embarked on two world tours over the past three years – playing just shy of 200 shows globally.

Now, a variety of performances from both tours – the ‘Louis Tomlinson World Tour’ and the ‘Faith in the Future World Tour’ – have been compiled into a new live album, which is available now.

Fifteen songs are included in the tracklist, and each was recorded in a different city, at a different show from across the three-year run. The album comes in both digital and physical formats, and features his singles including ‘Bigger Than Me’, ‘We Made It, ‘Walls’ and ‘Out Of My System’, alongside fan favourite album tracks, all released live for the very first time.

“I’ve been lucky enough to spend the last 3 years touring the world twice over. The feeling I get sharing those live moments will be with me forever,” Tomlinson said in a statement. “To be able to record these songs from all over the world and put them out as an album like this feels so special, and a real tribute to the fans who make each and every show feel unique and incredible. Thank you! Enjoy!”

There are four exclusive tracks split between the physical editions of ‘Live’, including a special version of the One Direction classic ‘Where Do Broken Hearts Go’ – which is available only on the double CD.

Accompanying video clips of compiled tour footage will be shared on Louis’s social channels to support the release, showcasing a glimpse into his past three years on the road and 170 performances.

The ‘Live’ tracklist is:

‘The Greatest’ (Live From London, 17 November 2023) ‘Face The Music’ (Live From Nashville, 18 July 2023) ‘Bigger Than Me’ (Live From Vancouver, 26 June 2023) ‘Holding On To Heartache’ (Live From Barcelona, 6 October 2023) ‘We Made It’ (Live From Manila, 16 July 2022) ‘Chicago’ (Live From Chicago, 15 June 2023) ‘Fearless’ (Live From Rio, 27 May 2022) ‘Common People’ (Live From Sheffield, 10 November 2023) ‘All This Time / She Is Beauty We Are World Class’ (Live From Munich, 22 October 2023) ‘Walls’ (Live From Buenos Aires, 21 May 2022) ‘Written All Over Your Face’ (Live From Budapest, 15 September 2023) ‘Out Of My System’ (Live From Brisbane, 30 January 2024) ‘Saturdays’ (Live From Paris, 14 October 2023) ‘Silver Tongues’ (Live From Krakow, 10 September 2023)

At time of writing, Tomlinson has shared two huge solo albums since departing from One Direction. His debut album arrived in the firm of 2020’s ‘Walls’, which has sold over 1.5 million copies, and the follow-up was called ‘Faith In The Future’. The latter went to Number One in the UK, Spain and Belgium, and Top 5 in the USA, Australia, New Zealand and across Europe.

Since May last year, Tomlinson has been on his ‘Faith In The Future World Tour’, which hits South America next month for its final leg. From there, the vocalist has a number of festival appearances lined up for the summer. Find remaining tickets to his shows here.

In other Louis Tomlinson news, earlier this week the singer, alongside Courteeners and English Teacher, were among the acts to be honoured at the first-ever Northern Music Awards.

The inaugural ceremony was hosted by the UK’s largest music therapy charity, Nordoff And Robbins and took place at the Albert Hall in Manchester; celebrating northern artists, festivals, venues and industry figures. The event saw Tomlinson named as Artist Of The Year.

[bellaturner]

Perfect Sense

Not proof read, please let me know if there are any errors

Summary: you are pregnant with Alex's baby.

No warnings (there is the use of the words whore and gold digger once, and the mention of a 10 years age gap tho)

Basically fluff ✨

900 words

Masterlist

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You were 30 weeks pregnant when you decided it was time to share the news with the world. Of course, close friends and family already knew, but the general public was unaware. Whenever you went out, you always wore baggy shirts and tight high-waisted pants to conceal your growing belly and shield your little girl from the prying eyes of paparazzi. However, with only 10 weeks to go, it was becoming increasingly challenging to hide your pregnancy.

To make matters worse, the guys were in the midst of a world tour, and the gossip magazines had their focus on the Arctic Monkeys' members and their significant others. Your engagement to Alex had already provided them with plenty to gossip about when it was announced last year.

They feasted on it, relishing in highlighting the ten-year age gap between you and Alex, and making derogatory remarks, calling you a whore and a gold digger. It was tough initially, but you had learned to cope. Most of the fans supported you anyways, and you always had the guys standing up for you.

So, the day before the gig in Sheffield, you decided to have a conversation with your fiancé.

"Al, baby, I'm tired of hiding my belly," you said softly while cuddling with him in bed, resting your head on his chest as he stroked your hair. It was one of those lazy nights when you both stayed at home, watching movies. "Chloe will be here soon, and we haven't announced it yet."

His free hand moved to the base of your stomach, gently caressing it and eliciting kicks from your daughter. "Oh, hi there, love," Al chuckled. "Don't kick your mum like that," he scolded playfully.

"It's okay, it doesn't hurt me," you laughed, placing your hand on top of his. You knew Chloe would be a daddy's girl; she already adored him so much. Whenever you played his music, she would celebrate with a tiny dance inside you, and when he returned home from work, she would kick until he came over and spoke to her.

"Do you think we should go public, princess?" he interrupted your little daydream.

"I do, baby," you replied.

"Then we'll do it tomorrow," he said with a mischievous grin. "But in a special way."

"What do you mean?"

"You'll see, doll," he whispered. "Now let's finish watching this and get some sleep. I have to be up early tomorrow for the final rehearsal," he added, nuzzling your hair.

You adored those moments, when he buried his nose in your hair. His big nose and how he sometimes used it to bring you pleasure were just some of the things you loved about him. In your eyes, everything about this man was perfect. That's why he was yours, and you reveled in displaying your love, even when the media labeled you a gold digger. You were deeply in love with him, and nothing else mattered.

"I love you, Alex" you said placing kisses all over his chest.

"I love you too, darling," he replied, his voice sounding sleepy.

The following day was filled with anticipation. Alex got up early and left for the venue, and you joined him and the rest of the band for lunch. You wore a loose shirt, finally relieved to ditch the pants you despised. During the afternoon, you decided to read a book in the band's private room while the guys joked around and played music.

"You're glowing, babe," Alex said with a smile.

"I'm just so happy that we're finally going public with the pregnancy," you replied. "And curious about how we're gonna do it," you teased, but he remained silent.

He was about to say something when a voice called them over, announcing that they would be on stage in five minutes.

"I have to go, doll," he kissed your lips and joined the rest of the band at the side of the stage.

You watched them perform from the backstage area, reveling in the experience. Seeing them live always brought you immense joy. Around the fourth song, you noticed a change in the setlist, making you even more excited.

It was during the last song before the encore when Alex began to speak, causing the crowd to erupt in cheers.

"I don't usually do this, but since we're back to where it all began, I want to dedicate the next song to someone special," he said, searching for your eyes on the side of the stage.

The cameras quickly captured your face as you locked eyes with Alex and blew him a kiss.

"This next one is for my amazing wife and the mother of my child," he declared, and the crowd erupted in a frenzy, mirroring your own emotions.

You hadn't expected this. But as the realization sunk in, tears of joy welled up in your eyes. Not only had he referred to you as his wife in front of thousands of people, but he also announced your pregnancy, allowing you to proudly showcase your baby bump to the world.

The band proceeded to play "Perfect Sense," and at the end of the song, Alex sprinted over to you, passionately kissing you while whispering, "I love you, princess," and of course Chloe kicked until he kissed your bump as well.

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IT'S BEEN A WHILE BUT I'M BACK!

I've been trying to write something for almost a month, but I'm stuck at it, so I decided to write this short little story to kinda reset my mind, if that makes any sense.

Hope you guys enjoy this one ᵖˡᵉᵃˢᵉ ˡᵉᵃᵛᵉ ᵃ ⁿⁱᶜᵉ ᶜᵒᵐᵐᵉⁿᵗ ⁱ ᵗʰʳⁱᵛᵉ ᵒⁿ ᵗʰᵒˢᵉ I really liked writing it.

OH, I almost forgot, this is a suuuper old request by @dietmtndew777, I hope you like it, babe 💕 (and sorry for taking forever to write it)

Anywayyyys, love yall 💕

~ Bella

[littlemissheavenonearth]

The Dancer and the Rockstar Pt. 2 {Joe Elliott x reader}

Part 2!!! I really hope y'all like this!!!!

Y/N was dancing yet again, it’s like she’s got nothing else to do. Every time she dances, she imagines that her best friend is watching her. 

“I wish you were here.” She whispered. She wanted to dance with him, just like she used to. They would dance together, he would sing to her, but he never acknowledged the fact that he could sing. 

She met the boy in September of 1964, in kindergarten. It was a casual day, they were learning about numbers. Their teacher told them that they had to have a partner for this, “Y/N, you will be paired with him.” Her kindergarten teacher said, pointing to the boy. The dancer nodded and went to sit next to him.

“What’s your name?” The boy turned to her and asked.

“I’m Y/N! What’s your name?” The girl asked.

“Joe!” The little Joe responded, “What’s your favorite thing to do?”

“Dance,” Y/N giggled. “You?”

“Music!!” Yeah, ever since he was a little boy, that's what he wanted to do, music. 

Later that day, the girl decided to show Lia some of the pictures. Y/N looked at the very first picture that was ever taken of the two of them, Joe was hugging her and she was smiling from ear to ear. 

“This was taken, I think, early October of 1964.” The dancer explained. 

“You two are adorable,” Lia smiled.

“And this one,” The girl picked up another photo, “Was a picture of our first playdate a little while later.” 

“What did you gusy do during the playdates?” Lia asked.

“Well, I’d dance to a rock song and he’d sing along or do air guitar. That’s mostly what we did.”

“Do you have any recent photos?” 

“Yeah,” Y/N dug through the pile of pictures, “This was the very last picture taken of the two of us together in fifth grade.”

“Wait, can I see the photo for a moment?” 

“Yeah, sure, why?” 

Lia studied the photo closely, “I think I know your best friend. What’s his full name?”

“Joseph Thomas Elliott Jr.” 

“Joe Elliott?”

“Well that’s what he would call himself, yeah.”

“Sweetie, I think I know how you can see your bestfriend again.” Y/N’s head shot up, there was a kind of excitement in her eyes.

“How?” 

“Well, honey, there is this band. Def Leppard.” Lia began, the girl nodded, “The lead singer’s name is Joe Elliott and he looks a whole lot like your best friend.”

“Can we go to their concert?” Y/N asked.

“Of course we can!” Lia grinned and the girl jumped up with excitement.

It was announced that the band would be coming back to Sheffield for two nights, so of course, Lia and Y/N bought tickets.

It was the night of the concert and the girls were getting ready. 

“Should I wear this shirt?” Y/N held up a white crop top, “Or this red one?”

Lia thought for a moment, “Maybe red would look good on you,” the dancer nodded and put on a cute outfit. She was wearing a red crop top with blue ripped jeans. Her hair was long and teased. She had very little makeup on, so maybe Joe would recognize her. 

“This is going to be interesting, I get to see my best friend after eleven years. I’m kind of scared that he won’t recognize me,” Y/N’s nervousness reflected into her words.

“I’ve never seen anyone nervous about going to a concert,” Y/N glared at Lia, “Sorry, honey. You are going to be fine. If he doesn’t recognize you, then ignore him.”

The girls got into the car and played some Def Leppard, “Is that him singing?” Y/N asked.

“Yes, isn’t he great?” 

“Yeah,” the dancer remembered all those times that Joe would sing to her, he always had a powerful voice in her opinion. She’d give anything for Joe to sing to her, just her.

When they arrived at the venue, there were girls, lots of them. They were pretty too.

“Hey, I’m going to kick Joe’s ass if he tries to hurt you ok? You are the most beautiful girl here and he doesn’t see that, well fuck him.” Lia’s words always seemed to make Y/N feel better.

It was around 8:00 pm when the show started, the last person to walk on that stage was Joe. The girl watched her best friend sing, he had an amazing stage presence. 

“SHEFFIELD WE ARE BACK!!!” Joe yelled into the microphone. The crowd cheered and the front man looked around the crowd. His eyes landed on Y/N, she noticed of course and smiled at him, then she mouthed the words, “I miss you,”. Joe winked and nodded. It was amazing to the girl how his eyes just happened to land on her. Did he recoginize her? What did he think she mouthed to him? 

“Can we stay a little longer after the show?” Y/N questioned.

“Of course,” Lia yelled over the loud music and then went back to enjoying it, and so did Y/N. 

The show ended around 9:45 - 10:00, Lia and Y/N waited for the band to come out. They came out with their instruments one by one.

The first was a shorter boy, he had straight-ish brown hair and he seemed to be carrying a guitar case. Next, was a boy with long, curly, brown hair, who was also carrying a guitar case. Then, it was yet another guitarist, but this time he had shoulder length, blonde hair. Then, it was the drummer, he had curly brown hair and seemed to be the youngest of the band. Last, but certainly not least in Y/N’s eyes, was Joe. 

When he walked out onto the general admission area, his head immediately turned to the girl. There was a kind of glow in his eyes and then his lips moved, “Y/N….”.

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Episode Description

In the last weeks of Opening Night, Hadley Fraser kindly sat down with us to talk about his experience with the show and to look back on some of his recent credits too. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Music, Hadley has proven himself to be one of the most versatile actors on the West End stage, taking on principal roles in both musicals and classic plays. Hadley has also worked extensively in regional theatre, championing venues like Chichester Festival Theatre, Sheffield Crucible and Manchester's Royal Exchange. During Josie Rourke's tenure at the Donmar Warehouse, he also worked closely with the Donmar team on a number of shows including Coriolanus, Saint Joan and City of Angels. The Donmar was also where he met his now-wife: Olivier nominee Rosalie Craig with whom they share a daughter. The couple still occasionally work together, most recently on a livestream of Stuart Matthew Price's Before After and we look forward to seeing the pair on stage again soon.

In this new interview, Hadley Fraser opens up about his experience as a performer and as a creative. He talks to us about his current experience of putting together Opening Night with Ivo Van Hove and discusses the importance of taking risks, even when in a difficult financial climate. He admits he was aware the show would split opinion but remained intrigued by the avant-garde director's vision of the show and shares his admiration for Wessex Grove Productions, Rufus Wainwright and Ivo Van Hove. As he prepares to take his final bows next month, he remains grateful for the time spent with this company as he looks ahead to life after Opening Night.

Opening Night runs at Gielgud Theatre until 18th May with tickets available NOW.https://open.spotify.com/episode/5EH6t9c1BwWoHdlScSsttEhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5EH6t9c1BwWoHdlScSsttE

[freakingoutthesquares]

The Fruits Of Passion (1983) ‘A Surrealish Thing’ written and directed by Russell Senior. Performed by The Wicker Players: Jarvis Cocker, Magnus Doyle, Tim Allcard, Ellie Ford and Steve Faben. Included musical interludes performed by Russell, Jarvis and Magnus.

"It was kind of Zurich 1919 revolutionary, very much inspired by Dada," says Russell. "The idea was that people would either walk out in disgust or stay to the end and think it was really cool, and the people who'd stay would be the people who we'd start the socialist revolution with . . . "

The Fruits of Passion Extract from Truth & Beauty: The Story of Pulp by Mark Sturdy.

Direction and identity certainly weren't lacking when, his initial plan of producing it with the Crucible Youth Theatre having fallen through, Russell decided to employ the largely idle remnants of Pulp to present his "Dadaist piece of agit-prop", The Fruits of Passion, to the public. For the project, Russell, Jarvis, Magnus and Tim dubbed themselves The Wicker Players (after named after the somewhat insalubrious area of Sheffield that housed the former silk factory where Magnus lived, and of which Tim was the caretaker), roping in a couple of friends, Steven Faben and Ellie Ford, to act in the play, and Magnus' flatmate Peter 'Manners' Mansell to help out behind the scenes.

Dig Vis Drill vocalist Ogy McGrath was also asked to be in it, "but I'd written a play at the time called Friendship House, and after Russell read that I think he kind of went off the idea of me being in it! The Fruits of Passion had characters like First Authoritarian and Second Authoritarian, and I wasn't sure which authoritarian to play. Russell goes 'There's no difference'. 'But I need to get into my character, do you want me to be low authoritarian, high authoritarian or what?' Great sense of humour, Russell. One day they'll find it and give it him back. I liked him back then though - I think I was the only one in Sheffield who did, so I was ahead of my time in that sense . . . "

The raison d'être of the play, which ran for four performances at various venues in Sheffield during December 1983, was the provocation of its audiences. "It was kind of Zurich 1919 revolutionary, very much inspired by Dada," says Russell. "The idea was that people would either walk out in disgust or stay to the end and think it was really cool, and the people who'd stay would be the people who we'd start the socialist revolution with . . . "

The action was interspersed with musical interludes from Jarvis, Russell and Magnus. "The stage directions were something like 'Put vacuum cleaner on stage. Switch it on. Leave it on until audience becomes restless'," remembers Jarvis with amusement. "The climatic scene was me eating a plate of fake shit at a job interview. I remember the last performance we did, at the Crucible, it looked really real. I looked at Russell and he had this look in his eyes, and I thought 'I hope you aren't testing me out here'. It turned out he'd employed a new recipe, which I think was peanut butter and chocolate. But it looked very realistic."

"It was very intense," says Russell of The Fruits of Passion. "After getting about half the people walking out of this thing and the other half thinking it was really cool, we decided to continue things and make a bit of music."

The Fruits of Passion

Dates: November/December 1983, Yorkshire Artspace Society, Sheffield November/December 1983, Hallamshire Hotel, Sheffield 8 December 1983, Sheffield University Octagon Centre 10 December 1983, Crucible Studio Theatre, Sheffield

The Wicker Players (1983-1985)

Various open mic / ‘cabaret’ events organised by Russell Senior at the Hallamshire Hotel, mostly toward the end of 1983. Participants included Jarvis, Magnus Doyle, Saskia Cocker, Michael Paramore and Tim Allcard.

The only known dates are: 18 December 1983 - ‘Wicker Players Christmas Panto’, Hallamshire Hotel, Sheffield 26 February 1985 - ‘Wicker Players Mystery Event’, Hallamshire Hotel, Sheffield

Saskia has a vague recollection of performing in one of Russell’s plays at one of these events: "It was about a night out on the town. Jarvis was supposed to be chatting me up at a bar. He was supposed to ask me what I wanted to drink, and I say 'Oh, I'll have a Pina Colada please.' And he thought I'd said 'peanuts and lager', so he put some peanuts in a glass of lager, and I threw it over him."

[hog-babe]

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just wanted to let you know you can get this on everpress and it's in support of Gut Level in Sheffield

(Help Gut Level fund a permanent home in Sheffield!

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In a tale old as time, we got booted out of our last space so it could make way for "luxury flats". So we're now fundraising to open a permanent community space, bar & venue in Sheffield that will provide a permanent home for cute, cretinous & queer activity in the city.

So we need you sexy peeps to help us by sporting one of these hot gay tees >:)!! So grab one whilst you can or live in regret forever x)

[alarrytale]

So although as a Larrie I am somewhat sick of both of these men I did see Harry in June at Wembley and Louis in Sheffield a few days ago. Their performances were very different.

Harry is incredibly confident and energetic, running and dancing all along the double catwalks but never forgetting his lines or losing his breath. He has a powerful voice so I had no problem hearing him over the crowd and he only got us to sing along occasionally as a communal thing rather than to help him out.

Louis I struggled to hear above the instruments and audience sometimes and often couldn't work out if he was singing or if it was his guitarists. Harry was pitch perfect but Louis sounded flat at times and didn't move around very much except to drink his beer or to come down to the barricade. He still comes across as self conscious and not particularly comfortable as a lead vocalist.

Harry showed love for his lgbt fans by helping a guy come out as bi and kind of outed himself in a sweet way by saying 'it's all sparkly bi music' about his songs. He has great comic timing and his ad hoc interactions with audience members went on for about 15 minutes and were very amusing. Louis made his speech about being proud of FitF and the size of the venue, nothing I hadn't heard before and the heavy swearing seems childish and unnecessary. I guess at least he thanked the fans.

In conclusion, I agree with you about it being a good thing that reviewers from the UK broadsheets avoid Louis' gigs. I don't think they'd be impressed by how much he gives to the crowd to sing (30% of each song) and him clutching his ribs and shaking his head when he can't finish a line.

Hi, anon!

I just think we need to be careful what we ask for. We might not get what we want out of it. Yes, it would get him exposure and it's a usually a stamp of approval to get your gig reviewed. But i don't think they understand him, undestands us and that it is honestly a miracle that he's on stage at all performing. He's gone through so much shit, both privatly and professionally, and everything is stacked against him in terms of succeeding in the music business. He's still got his demons, but he still came out on top.

The comparison to Harry will always follow him, even if it isn't fair, even if it isn't a competition and even if they've got different music and target groups. It can't be helped.

[concerthopperblog]

So Much For (Tour) Dust-W/ Fall Out Boy, Bring Me the Horizon, Royal & The Serpent, and Games We Play

When I heard that Fall Out Boy was set to hit the road this summer with Bring Me The Horizon, I knew that this was going to be a show that I could not miss. Both bands have help shape my music taste today. What better way to spend a Friday night than to see two awesome bands perform together. For this particular date of the tour, the band is also playing with Royal & The Serpent and Games We Play. Upon arrival to the venue the traffic leading up was at a standstill for at least a mile. Unfortunately, due to the time it took to get into the venue I was unable to capture photos of Games We Play even though we arrived early to the venue.

Games We Play is a pop punk trio that when viral overnight, after posing a teaser of their new song “Deadbeat” on Tik Tok. The video of the singer and his wife, has over a million views. If you are a fan of bands like All Time Low, Real Friends and State Champs, then you will definitely want to add Games We Play to your list of up-and-coming artists to listen to. Games We Play is the first band to step foot on stage for the night. They expressed their excitement for being on tour with Fall Out Boy. They played a few songs and to bring some energy to the crowd they played a cover of “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers. Another cool thing I noticed about this band, the singer Emmyn, joined us in the photo pit to take photos of Royal & The Serpent’s Set.

Royal & The Serpent, also known as Ryan Santiago, is a singer song writer from New Jersey. She independently debuted her first single “Temperance” back in 2017. In an interview with Prelude Press she explains what the name Royal & The Serpent means, it translates to Me + My Ego also explaining that “Duality is the essence of our human experience.” In 2019 Royal & The Serpent was signed with Atlantic Records. She has 3 EP’s and a bunch of singles that has been released to date. After the release of her 3rd EP, IF I DIED WOULD ANYONE CARE she got the opportunity to go out on the road with Demi Lovato on her Holy Fvck Tour. I was not expecting to actually leave this show finding another artist that I enjoy listening too. When the other photographers & I were hanging out in the VIP area before Bring Me The Horizon came out, we heard a song that sounded familiar. It’s called “Overwhelmed”, I have heard it plenty of times at shows and in some Tik Tok videos, but I did not expect it to actually be a Royal & The Serpent song. Royal & The Serpent are for sure a band I will be adding to my must listen to list.

Bring Me The Horizon is a British Rock band from Sheffield forming back in 2006. The band has 8 albums released to date. The band has such a large variety of musical stylings, due to the idea of each album that they released should be different from the last, they have experimented with mixing electronica, nu metal, pop and rock trying to get away from the metalcore sound from earlier albums. The band has collaborated with artist’s that I wouldn’t expect them to work with such as Halsey, Lil Uzi Vert, and Ed Sheeran. No matter what album you are listening to, I feel like Bring Me The Horizon has a song for everyone. I’ve listened to them since I was an early teenager and even now, I can still enjoy the new music they are producing. When Bring Me The Horizon finally graced us with their presence, I got super excited and was ready for what they were going to play for us that night. They played a bunch of fan favorites such as “Can You Feel My Heart", “Throne”, and “Happy Song.” There were fans there from all over, I was looking at some of the signs the fans had drew and one of them asked Oli Sykes to draw her next Bring Me The Horizon tattoo, which I thought was an awesome idea especially if you are a super fan. During their set Oli wanted the fans to step it up a notch and he kept asking them to mosh because the first two mosh pits were “sh*t.” I absolutely loved their set, since I was able to hear all my favorite songs by them and even see them for the first time live on top of being able to take photos of them was unimaginable.

Fall Out Boy is an American Rock band from Chicago Illinois, they formed back in 2001. Fall Out Boy was one of the main bands that introduced me to Pop-Rock and Pop-Punk with their catchy songs such as “Thnks fr th Mmrs” and “Sugar, We’re Going Down.” This band has had a variety of accomplishments in their career, they have won many awards such as artist of the year, multiple best music video awards, favorite alternative band and many more. Before Fall Out Boy even had the chance to step out on stage the fans at the barricades were going crazy. When the curtains were going up, I was not expecting what happened next, I jumped a little bit each time this happened. Fall Out Boy came out blasting, the band had fireworks going off and fire going off at all the high points of the songs. I loved the energy that they had to give, the singer Patrick Stump, was swinging his guitar around and hitting all those notes hard. I loved the fact that Pete Wenz had a flame thrower attached to his guitar. As we were leaving the pit, I noticed that a fan was waving around a sign that said, “I came here from London to make sure that this tour was real”. I loved that this tour had fans coming from all over the country to see them let alone coming from another country.

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Arctic Monkey frontman Alex Turner once made an appearance at one of his gigs. They met in the smoking area where the Sheffield legend sang Healey’s demos back to him. “It blows my mind,” he says. “To get recognition from someone who you look up to is a powerful thing.” Recognition is one thing, but supporting the band on tour is something else entirely. “If that had happened a few years ago, I wouldn’t have been ready for it,” says Healey. “Some things are just worth waiting for.”

A little birdie told us that you have got a fan in Alex Turner…

At first, it was a real shock to see him at one of my shows. I was really chuffed, and I didn’t know what to say to him. It is a huge compliment coming from someone like him, or from anyone of that calibre, Felix, Alex, Orlando Weeks… I really don’t take their support for granted. It makes me think, ‘what would 15-year-old me think of this?’ It would blow my mind. Also, when I met Alex outside of the venue after the show, and he started singing one of my new demos back to me, and he somehow knew all of the words! I stood there thinking, ‘this is so surreal’…

(He could be talking bout his 2020 album twin heavy)

“When I was sending demos through to my producer Loren [Humphrey], I’d get feedback and it’d be like, ‘Oh, Alex says maybe you could try this’. And for a while I was like, who’s this guy? Who’s Alex? And I realised it was Alex Turner,” chuckles the singer. “So he’s been around, friends of friends basically; he just gives little bits of advice - what could be a good single or something. He turned up to a show and I was trying my best not to fanboy, but it’s a massive compliment.”

Miles wore that shirt at some point as well

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Tbh, at this point I’m more excited about the Wu-Tang/Nas concert. 😬 For which btw I paid the same amount and I get two superstar acts that exist longer than AM. Not that I’m complaining about the ticket price policy of rich white rock bands. 🤣//Likewise, I’m only going to Sheffield because I have never seen them as a band. The venue will be way too large for me. I’ve seen TLSP twice but at smaller venues. I’m not a fan of stadium concerts; they’re a rip off, whatever happened to economies of scale? I think they should consider the venue size for future events. Mod , you mentioned that the last two albums are less suited for stadiums but smaller venues. I’m a fan of all their work as many are but there some fans who are not. Perhaps they should consider smaller/larger venues and play specific albums? Saw TLSP in 2008 at Leeds Academy;they got heckled by someone, who obviously wasn’t expecting the change in musical direction but Alex shut him down excellently. Enjoy Wu-Tang/Nas

Not a fan of stadiums/arenas either. They never give me the enjoyment of a typical gig. You're staring at a screen for most of the 90 minutes and you drink expensive beer. I could do the same with a concert film at home.

I think they should've considered the venues for the albums they were supporting on tour at the time. Arenas were fine for the AM album but for TBHC and The Car the venues should've been smaller and more intimate instead of trying to squeeze out the maximum. For example I'm gonna see Wu-Tang/Nas in an amphitheatre which adds to the excitement because it's a special venue instead of the multi-purpose arena AM are gonna play. I'm willing to pay 80+ € but then make it special and don't phone it in.

I found out after the fact that I could've seen EYCTE era Alex in all his gorgeous glory. But 2016 was a rough year and after Prince died I've just checked out mentally and focused on writing my thesis only listening to his music. So I didn't realise they had released an album and were on tour (in the city I lived in at the time) until they dropped the EP at the end of the year. Needless to say I'm still angry with myself.

[existentialmagazine]

News: Work In TV release warm new indie anthem ‘The Good Life’, exploring the burnout of the modern day world

Sheffield’s indie-pop sextet Work In TV have been storming the music scene since their 2022 debut, selling out every headline show in their hometown and packing out venues on their UK tours. With spanning shows across the country from The Great Escape, Tramlines, Get Together, Float Along and Solfest, the group have made their music known loud and energetically to the masses.

Drawing influence from acts like Talking Heads and Bowie all the way to contemporary acts such as Warmducher and Yard Act, the group have really solidified a familiar but unique sound of their own. Their latest single ‘The Good Life’ is no exception either, immediately jumping in with charismatic spoken-sung vocals, drawn-out dark synth keys, clapped beats, striking guitar twangs and an overall atmosphere of old-school indie. Everything about it is a slice of magic, warm and bubbly but equally murky and mysterious, bridging the gap between modern and classic. Lyricist Jack Hardwick also weaves through the hard realities of struggling with mental health issues, particularly in his experience of living in an increasingly demanding economy and the overbearing feeling of burnout that binds us all, not without a little bit of wit and playfulness to keep it delivering the full-package.

Written by: Tatiana Whybrow

Photo Credits: Unknown

// This coverage was supported and created via Musosoup, #SustainableCurator.

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Music Monday 5 New Releases: This Week's Must-Listen Tracks

This week brings a fresh wave of music from both established and upcoming artists. We've got dance-worthy tracks, heart-wrenching ballads, and even a touch of Halloween spirit. Let's dive into what you should be listening to this week. LLOREN captures the raw, transformative energy of chasing dreams in the heart of LA with new single! Lloren has definitely set something of a scene here, and it's not one that requires visuals, just your ears. Last Star gradually builds itself up layer by layer before finally giving it the all. A great song, already looking forward to the video  Listen - Last Star in LA https://open.spotify.com/track/6py2lyAW3CFq1CIbfY4tEX?si=26883202c5db453e Live out all that you are with Veronica D'Souza's interpretive dance video for "Peaches In My Halo" Whilst I wouldn't go as to say that it oozes originality what I will say is that it makes great reference to the Tarantino classic Kill Bill and works by Kate Bush. I will say that it's outside the box thinking which I enjoy  Watch - Peaches In My Halo  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6vnNDiS8yE Phil Mac serves up a menacing new Halloween hip-hop banger, 'Shiftin'! Certainly, something of an after dark feel to it and Phil just tells it like is and doesn't do the softly softly touch which I like. Now I don't mind strong language in music provided it's not for the sake of it but rather as an expressive release. Decent tune Listen - Shiftin https://open.spotify.com/track/3m34ZTeBAkUehlLB8F4Cqf?si=495e3e5c99654756 Beans on Toast - Releases New Single: "Why?"  Beans on Toast basically asks the question which occasionally we ask ourselves if we've nothing else going on; why are we here, what was here before us and what life actually means (probably not 42 if you're a Hitchhiker fan). A nice little comical song with some entertainment to it New Album 'Wild Goose Chasers' Coming 1 Dec STREAM ON ALL SERVICES HERE 'WILD GOOSE CHASERS' OUT 1 DECEMBER, VIA BOT MUSIC PRE-SAVE 'WILD GOOSE CHASERS' TOUR 2024/25 2024 Special guests Dillon Warmek and Sorrel Nation in support. - 13/11 STOKE ON TRENT Sugarmill - 14/11 WREXHAM The Rockin' Chair - 15/11 BIRKENHEAD Future Yard - 16/11 PONTEFRACT Northern Social - 17/11 HALIFAX The Grayston Unity (SOLD OUT) - 19/11 YORK The Crescent - 20/11 WHITBY Whitby Brewery (SOLD OUT) - 21/11 HARTLEPOOL The Studio - 22/11 STIRLING Tolbooth - 23/11 DUMFRIES The Venue - 24/11 BOLTON The Ramp - 26/11 SCUNTHORPE Café Indie - 27/11 NORWICH Norwich Arts Centre - 28/11 CHELMSFORD Hotbox (SOLD OUT) ** 01/12 MARGATE Olby's - LAUNCH SHOW ** - 03/12 ALDERSHOT West End Centre - 04/12 ST ALBANS The Horn - 05/12 MILTON KEYNES MK11 - 06/12 SHREWSBURY Albert's Shed - 07/12 LICHFIELD Lichfield Guildhall - 08/12 LEICESTER International Arts Centre - 10/12 TOTNES The Barrel House Ballroom - 11/12 FALMOUTH The Cornish Bank - 12/12 BARNSTAPLE JCT27 - 13/12 GLASTONBURY The King Arthur - 14/12 SHOREHAM Ropetackle 2025 - 12/3 LIVERPOOL The Cavern Club - 13/3 MANCHESTER Band on the Wall - 14/3 KENDAL Brewery Arts - 15/3 NEWCASTLE The Grove - 16/3 EDINBURGH The Voodoo Rooms - 18/3 SHEFFIELD The Leadmill - 19/3 NOTTINGHAM Rescue Rooms  - 20/3 LEEDS Brudenell Social Club - 21/3 CARDIFF Clwb Ifor Bach - 22/3 BRISTOL Bristol Beacon - 23/3 PLYMOUTH The Junction - 25/3 SOUTHAMPTON The Joiners  - 26/3 BIRMINGHAM Castle & Falcon - 27/3 COLCHESTER Colchester Arts Centre - 28/3 CAMBRIDGE The Junction - 29/3 LONDON The Dome JOHNNY LLOYD - new single "If You Love Them..."  and solo Punchline  I've said it before and I'll say it again, though they're full of emotions like sadness songs about heart break are just incredible as they're honest the artist wears their heart on their sleeve. Johnny reminisces about lost love in this strong acoustic number  STREAM HERE 'PUNCHLINE' OUT 31 JANUARY 2025, VIA XTRA MILE RECORDINGS PRE-ORDER HERE For more updates on letest music visit here LLOREN captures the raw, transformative energy of chasing dreams in the heart of LA with new single! Live out all that you are with Veronica D'Souza's interpretive dance video for "Peaches In My Halo" Phil Mac serves up a menacing new Halloween hip-hop banger, 'Shiftin'! Beans on Toast - Releases New Single: "Why?"  2024 2025 JOHNNY LLOYD - new single "If You Love Them..."  and solo Punchline  Read the full article

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PART TEN with forgotten treasures of the shoegaze/dreampop genre and closely related styles. Pretty much forgotten, despite excellent songs.

• Artist name: The Hobbes Fanclub

Country: Bradford, UK

Highlight song: Your Doubting Heart (2014)

• Artist name: Bang Bang Machine

Country: Evesham, Worcestershire (England)

Highlight song: 16 Years (1992)

Info: Active from 1989-1996

• Artist name: Skinny Dream

Country: Southendon Sea, UK

Highlight song: Crush (2013)

• Artist name: Venus Beads

Country:Stoke in Trent,England

Highlight song: Moon is red (1991)

Info: Feat. Rob Jones (member of Exit Condition)

• Artist name: Youth In Bloom

Country: Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Highlight song: Crush (2015)

• Artist name: Swirl

Country: Sydney, Australia

Highlight song: The Last Unicorn (1994)

Info: Debut album ‚Aurora‘ (1992) also brilliant

• Artist name: Edweena

Country: Stockholm, Sweden

Highlight song: Thunderboy (2013)

Info: Feat. Johannes Göthager, who now releases great DIY dream/space pop under Darkly

• Artist name: Roku Music

Country: Brisbane, Australia

Highlight song: Collider (2012)

• Artist name: Spoonfed Hybrid

Country: Leeds/ Sheffield, England

Highlight song: Heaven’s Knot (1993)

Info: Duo of Ian Masters (Pale Saints) & Chris Trout (A.C. Temple). A 30th Anniversary edition of their one & onlyalbum just came out via 4AD

All songs can be found in one playlist. (Playlist will be updated irregularly with further forgotten gems… so stay tuned!)

Playlistcover: Old Magic Pellas (Brazil) – just remastered their brilliant album „Pull My Daisy“ from 1995.

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The Best UK Cities for Young People

Choosing the right city to live in as a young person can be a daunting task. Whether you're seeking adventure, cultural experiences, or simply a vibrant place to call home, the UK has a city that can cater to your specific needs. Here’s a guide to help you find the perfect match based on lifestyle preferences and proximity to some of the UK's most beautiful regions.

For Smaller City Charm and Peak District Adventures: Sheffield

If you love the idea of living in a smaller city that offers fantastic access to the great outdoors, Sheffield is your ideal destination. Known as the gateway to the Peak District, Sheffield provides endless opportunities for hiking, climbing, and exploring breathtaking landscapes. Plus, the city's rich industrial heritage and thriving music scene ensure you'll never run out of things to do.

For Big City Vibes and Peak District Proximity: Manchester

Manchester combines the energy of a big city with the convenience of being close to the Peak District. This bustling metropolis is renowned for its music, arts, and nightlife. Whether you're catching a gig, visiting a museum, or exploring its diverse food scene, Manchester offers the perfect balance of urban living and outdoor adventure.

For Central Location Convenience: Birmingham

Birmingham's central location makes it an excellent choice for young people who want to be in the heart of the UK. As the country's second-largest city, Birmingham boasts a dynamic cultural scene, including world-class theatres, galleries, and restaurants. Its centrality also makes travelling to other parts of the UK easy and convenient.

For Smaller City Life with a Coastal Feel: Liverpool or Newcastle

If a smaller city with access to a waterfront is more your style, consider Liverpool or Newcastle. Liverpool, with its iconic waterfront, rich musical history, and vibrant nightlife, offers a unique coastal city experience. Newcastle, known for its friendly locals and lively atmosphere, also provides stunning views of the River Tyne and nearby coastal areas.

For Yorkshire Dales Access: Leeds

Leeds is the place to be if you want a city with great access to the Yorkshire Dales. This thriving city is known for its shopping, nightlife, and cultural attractions. It's also a fantastic base for exploring the stunning landscapes of the Dales, offering endless opportunities for hiking, cycling, and enjoying the natural beauty.

For Cotswolds Adventures: Bristol

Bristol's eclectic vibe and artistic spirit make it a fantastic choice for young people. Its proximity to the Cotswolds means you can easily escape to picturesque villages and rolling hills whenever you need a break from city life. Bristol itself is a hub for creativity, with a bustling harbor, numerous festivals, and a lively music scene.

For Loch Lomond Exploration: Glasgow

Glasgow is perfect for those who want urban living with easy access to Scotland's stunning landscapes. The city is just a short drive from Loch Lomond, offering plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, and wildlife watching. Glasgow's vibrant cultural scene, from its renowned music venues to its diverse food offerings, makes it a lively place to live.

For Historic Architecture: York or Edinburgh

If you're a fan of beautiful historic architecture, York or Edinburgh are your go-to cities. York, with its medieval walls, stunning cathedral, and charming streets, offers a glimpse into the past while providing all the modern amenities. Edinburgh, the Scottish capital, is known for its stunning skyline, historic sites, and world-famous festivals, providing a perfect blend of history and contemporary culture.

Each of these UK cities offers something unique for young people, from vibrant nightlife and cultural experiences to easy access to some of the country's most beautiful natural landscapes. Whether you prioritize outdoor adventures, historical charm, or a bustling urban environment, there's a city on this list that will feel like home. Choose the one that best fits your lifestyle and start your next great adventure!