From a local Jazz festival to a national institution, Reading and Leeds Festival has grown and evolved more than anyone could have imagined over the past 50 years. The festival began in the early 60’s as a Jazz event but by 1963 a few blues acts were added into the mix including The Rolling Stones who were just beginning to find fame. Then, over the following decades more and more genres were added into the mix, attempting to accommodate for popular trends. Thus, the 70’s saw

2018 seems to be the summer of festivals for Catfish and the Bottlemen. This is a testament to the great development of this indie four-piece, who seamlessly captivate any audience ranging from intimate shows to headlining festivals. This meteoric rise to the top of festival bills will not come as a shock to anyone who has witnessed a live performance from the Welsh outfit, fronted by singer Van McCann, as you cannot help get sucked in by their bouncy lyrics and energetic rif

Kendal Calling has cemented itself as one of the best festivals for upcoming alternative music and has excelled yet again this year by hosting some of the countries finest new bands. If heading over to this year's festival then we have picked out our top 5 artists that might have slipped under your radar. The Blinders - Houseparty A creation of Tim Burgess' Ogenesis Recordings , The Houseparty stage is really the place to be this year. Especially if, like us, you love a high-

On Friday Dot To Dot Festival came to Manchester once again. Taking place across many venues throughout the atmospheric city, the annual metropolitan festival once again brought a positive buzz to the city and gave everyone present a chance to reflect on the tragic incident last week and unite in the one way that Manchester knows best....with brilliant live music. Best Local Band - CRIMSONS Boasting a bold appearance and hard-hitting psychedelia , Crimsons were hard to miss a