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Live – Cordelia Gartside | Ashaine White | Rottweiler at The Prince Albert

February 24, 2025April 24, 2025Posted in Gig Gallery, Live Music, Review

Cordelia Gartside, Ashaine White & Rottweiler at The Prince Albert, Brighton, 19th February 2025

A truly multifarious assortment of acts at The Prince Albert in Brighton on Thursday – something for everyone, or maybe in this case everything for everyone, as all three acts impressed and received a warm reception from the crowd.

First up, Rottweiler are making waves with their take on grunge mixed with splashes of punk and pop and a performance that lives up to their name. Energy by the truck-load and some lipstick smearing that Robert Smith would be proud of set a frenetic starting pace for the evening.

A change of mood as Ashaine White took to the stage with a collection of soulful rock love songs, and chats about beef mince and parking tickets. Sometimes simplicity is the key, and Ashaine’s stripped back set was captivating and engaging.

Last up, Cordelia Gartside’s self-described creep rock brought ethereal vocals and a collection of songs that felt at times vulnerable, before heavier crescendos kicked through. Accomplished and compelling, this was an excellent way to close the show and a night full of musical twists and turns.

Hosted by Hidden Herd

Rottweiler

Ashaine White

Cordelia Gartside

Words and photos © Siobhan 16beasleystphotography.com | Instagram: 16beasleyst

Published 24th February 2025

Brighton Tattoo Convention 2025

February 23, 2025February 23, 2025Posted in Art, Event Gallery, Review

Now in its 16th year, the Brighton Tattoo Convention has become a well established event in the city that attracts artists, traders and those in need of some new ink from far and wide. The Brighton Centre offers the perfect seafront venue with hundreds of options to choose from all under one roof.

Gallery below by Mike Burnell from yesterday’s activities – there are still a few day tickets remaining for today if you can make it along…

Photos © Mike Burnell (iso400.com)

Published 23rd February 2025

Exhibition – Resistance (Turner Contemporary Margate)

February 21, 2025March 9, 2025Posted in Exhibition, Photography

Exhibition, Turner Contemporary, Margate, 22nd February – 18th May 2025
Resistance

Header image: Paul Trevor, Anti-racists gather to block the route of National Front demonstration,
New Cross Road, London, August 1977 © Paul Trevor

Curated by Steve McQueen, tomorrow sees the opening of a new exhibition in Margate that charts the impact of protest, spanning multiple styles of imagery and a host of respected photographers.

left: Keith Pattison, Police operation to get the first returning miner into the pit. Joanne, Gillian and Kate Handy with Brenda Robinson, Easington Colliery, Durham, 24 August 1984 © Keith Pattison
right: Pam Isherwood, Stop Clause 28 march, Whitehall, London, 9 January 1988 © Bishopsgate Institute

Excerpt from press release:

How protest shaped Britain and photography shaped protest

‘Turner Contemporary is pleased to announce Resistance, an exhibition conceived by acclaimed artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen and curated in collaboration with Clarrie Wallis. Opening on 22 February 2025, the exhibition will explore how acts of resistance have shaped life in the UK and the powerful role of photography in documenting and driving change. A major new publication, released by 4th Estate, will accompany the exhibition.

Renowned for amplifying underrepresented voices, McQueen contributes a compelling exploration of overlooked histories, shedding light on the forgotten stories of individuals whose actions have helped define Britain’s history.

Presenting a century of activism, Resistance will span from the radical suffrage movement in 1903 to the largest-ever protest in Britain’s history—the Anti-Iraq War Protest in 2003. The exhibition will bring together works by renowned photographers such as Vanley Burke, Henry Grant, Fay Godwin, Edith Tudor-Hart, Tish Murtha, Humphrey Spender, Christine Spengler, Andrew Testa, Paul Trevor and Janine Wiedel, alongside less-known photographers who documented these powerful stories.

left: Henry Grant, Anti-nuclear protesters marching to Aldermaston, Berkshire, May 1958
© Henry Grant Collection/London Museum
right: Portrait of Steve McQueen, © Thomas Dane Gallery, Photo: James Stopforth

Resistance is made possible by the Ampersand Foundation; Clarrie Wallis, Director of Turner Contemporary, was awarded The Ampersand Foundation Award in 2023 to realise Resistance.

Resistance is curated by Steve McQueen and Clarrie Wallis, with Emma Lewis. Political research is by Sarah Harrison. The exhibition is produced by Tessa Pierce, with assistance from Brittany Crombie.’

Resistance runs from 22 February until 1 June 2025

Turner Contemporary, Rendezvous, Margate CT9 1HG – open 10am to 5pm, Wednesday to Sunday (please check website for details before visiting)

Click here for more information and to book tickets

All images and exhibition details are copyrighted as listed and should not be reproduced without permission

Feature added by Callum

Published 21st February 2025

Live – The Brian Jonestown Massacre | Les Big Byrd at Brighton Dome

February 20, 2025April 19, 2025Posted in Gig Gallery, Live Music

The Brian Jonestown Massacre | Les Big Byrd at Brighton Dome, 19th February 2025

With a well established laid back approach to fuzzy psychedelia,The Brian Jonestown Massacre are back on the road in 2025. Last night saw a packed crowd at Brighton Dome, with support from Les Big Byrd.

Gallery by Mike Burnell
Hosted by Lout Promotions

Les Big Byrd

The Brian Jonestown Massacre

Photos © Mike Burnell (iso400.com)

Published 20th February 2025

Live – Hinds | Clutter at Concorde 2

February 18, 2025April 19, 2025Posted in Gig Gallery, Live Music

Hinds & Clutter at Concorde 2, Brighton, 17th February 2025

Hot on the heels of recently released album Viva Hinds, and cradled between an extensive run of international dates, Spanish indie stalwarts Hinds kicked off their UK tour last night at Brighton’s Concorde 2. A brilliant set with bags of energy and lots of intermingling with the crowd left no one in any doubt that the band are still as entertaining as ever. Support came in the capable hands of Clutter.

Gallery by Mike Burnell
Hosted by JOY Concerts

Clutter

Hinds

Photos © Mike Burnell (iso400.com)

Published 18th February 2025

Live – heavy wild | alphabet | Quaking Aspens | WEAKDAY at The Hope & Ruin

February 16, 2025February 16, 2025Posted in Gig Gallery, Live Music, Review

heavy wild | alphabet | Quaking Aspens | WEAKDAY at The Hope & Ruin, Brighton, 12th February 2025

Lots of reminiscing across this showcase of four acts all taking inspiration from past genres and adding their own spin. With a strong start from locals WEAKDAY, there are echoes of the White Lies/Editors school of production but mixed at alternate turns with a heavier dance bass and gentler melodies. I’d expect to see them moving up from the opening slot pretty rapidly; definitely worth keeping an eye out for.

A change of pace with Quaking Aspens, leaning more towards the dream- pop era, their sound is layered up with folk vocals and jangling guitars. If that’s your cup of herbal tea, they play in Brighton again on 22nd April at The Prince Albert.

The third act of the evening is alphabet – no escaping the nod to the rhythmic and atmospheric bass-line of The Cure, the multi-vocals introduce interest and a decent amount of intrigue as their set twists and slides along. Previously based in Brighton, now in London, I’m sure they’ll be welcomed back to the coast any time.

Headliners for the show are heavy wild. Many years ago I used to go a goth/alternative night at a club in Portsmouth, weirdly located half way up a multi-storey car park – heavy wild would have fitted right in there, and it was a positive reminder of those heady nights. With hints of the Mary Chain, Sisters of Mercy and Joy Division, the band offer up a powerful set and their understated performance belies how tightly knit their playing is. Another one to look out for, and a great way to end proceedings.

Hosted by Hidden Herd

WEAKDAY

Quaking Aspens

alphabet

heavy wild

Words and photos © Siobhan 16beasleystphotography.com | Instagram: 16beasleyst

Published 16th February 2025

Live – Bowling For Soup | Wheatus | Magnolia Park at Brighton Centre

February 15, 2025February 16, 2025Posted in Gig Gallery, Live Music

Bowling For Soup, Wheatus & Magnolia Park at Brighton Centre, 14th February 2025

A Valentine’s night with a difference as it doubled with celebrating 30 years of Bowling For Soup and the 20 year anniversary of their album A Hangover You Don’t Deserve. Playing the album in full with loads of other bonus tracks spanning their career, the sold-out crowd at Brighton Centre was definitely feeling the love for the renowned Grammy nominated Texas outfit.

Support came from quirky New Yorkers Wheatus and pop-punk band Magnolia Park from Florida. Mike Burnell was there to capture the party in pictures, gallery below.

Magnolia Park

Wheatus

Bowling For Soup

Photos © Mike Burnell (iso400.com)

Published 15th February 2025

Live – Personal Trainer | Plantoid | Our Girl at Brighton Dome Studio

February 14, 2025February 16, 2025Posted in Gig Gallery, Live Music

Personal Trainer, Plantoid & Our Girl at Brighton Dome Studio Theatre, 13th February 2025

With an impressive start to the first in a new series of Record Label Nights, Bella Union took the reins at last night’s showcase at Brighton Dome’s Studio Theatre. Further spotlight shows are pending, curated by some of the UK’s favoured independent record labels. The three acts entertaining the crowd for this one were Personal Trainer, Plantoid and Our Girl – Mike Burnell was there to capture their sets, gallery below.

Our Girl

Plantoid

Personal Trainer

Photos © Mike Burnell (iso400.com)

Published 14th February 2025

Photography – In Focus with Laura Tucker

February 10, 2025February 14, 2025Posted in In Focus, Photography, Review

We’re delighted to showcase photographer Laura Tucker in our latest In Focus feature. With images in her portfolio spanning multiple genres, do check out more of her work on the links at the end of the page…

Header shot: Rick Springfield Rose Smash at St. Louis Music Park

Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind
at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, St. Louis

Hi, I’m Laura Tucker from St. Louis, MO, USA. I’ve been a photographer for about 20 years, capturing everything from portraits to travel to live music. I also love to shoot fashion and street photography.

I have been in love with music my whole life. From my first concert at age 12, watching Elton John perform under the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, I never looked back. I have a collection of paper concert stubs that I hold dear since these keepsakes are no longer available.

top: Green Day at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, St. Louis
middle left: DKM – Drop Kick Murphy’s at The Factory in St. Louis
middle right: Beck at Evolution Festival, St. Louis
bottom: Milky Chance (backlit) at St. Louis Music Park

I started in concert photography about 3 years ago. The opportunity to combine the two things that I love most and get up close to some of my favorite artists has made the pit my happy place. I have been so incredibly fortunate to do this, and last year, I was able to cover my first festival. This is a great way to discover new music, like the Schitzophonics, who were amazing to watch and photograph.

top: The Schitzophonics at Evolution Festival, St. Louis
2nd row left: Lindsey Sterling at St. Louis Music Park
2nd row right: YTG – Young the Giant at St. Louis Music Park
3rd row: Daughtry at The Factory in St. Louis
bottom: OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder
at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, St. Louis

I currently work for two publications, Midwest Rewind and The Arts STL. I also write reviews from time to time. My dream is to work for a large publication.

With a wish list already in mind, I can’t wait for the summer concert season to start.

A fellow photographer in the crowd at Evolution Festival, St. Louis

All photos © Laura Tucker

Website: lauraktucker.com | Instagram: she_shoots_shows

Published 10th February 2025

Exhibition – The Face Magazine: Culture Shift (National Portrait Gallery London)

February 5, 2025March 9, 2025Posted in Exhibition, Photography, Preview

Exhibition, National Portrait Gallery, London, 20th February – 18th May 2025
The Face Magazine: Culture Shift

Header image: Girls on Bikes (Sarf Coastin’) by Elaine Constantine,
styled by Polly Banks, December 1997, © Elaine Constantine

Coming soon, for lovers of music, photography and lifestyle trends, this new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery looks an absolute treat. If you were around for the original launch of The Face magazine in 1980, you’ll recall the impact it had – high in quality and elegance, it stood out from the crowd in all the best ways and was the epitome of sophistication in the publishing world.

The exhibition takes in over 200 prints taken by 80 photographers (Sheila Rock, Jamie Morgan, David LaChapelle, Norbert Schoerner amongst many others) and includes both cover and portraiture images.

left: Sade, by Jamie Morgan, April 1984, © Photography Jamie Morgan
right: Kim Wilde by Davies and Starr, March 1982, ©Davies and Starr

Extracts from the press release here:

‘Launching the National Portrait Gallery’s 2025 programme, The Face Magazine: Culture Shift will be the first major museum exhibition to focus on the iconic portraiture and fashion photography captured for The Face, a cult British magazine that has shaped the tastes of the nation’s youth. Featuring photographs, magazine covers and spreads, and film, the exhibition will use the medium of portraiture to explore The Face’s monumental influence throughout the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, as well as its continued impact on the publishing landscape and the worlds of fashion and music. Organised thematically and chronologically, the exhibition will include images created by some of the era’s most talented photographers, stylists and models, many of which have never been shown outside the pages of the magazine.

left: ANDRÉ 3000 by James Dimmock, December 2000, © James Dimmock
top right: Global Warming TV, photographed and styled by Inez & Vinoodh, September 1994
© Inez & Vinoodh/courtesy The Ravestijn Gallery
bottom right: Kylie Minogue by Norbert Schoerner, styled by Adam Howe, June 1994, ©Norbert Schoerner

The Face was started by Nick Logan, formerly editor of New Musical Express (NME) in the 1970s and creator of teen music magazine Smash Hits. Logan spotted a gap in the market for a monthly title aimed at a youth audience interested in a broad range of subjects that weren’t being featured in glossy fashion publications, teen magazines or the music weeklies. In doing so, he invented a new genre of publishing: the style magazine.

The Face Magazine: Culture Shift is curated by Sabrina Jaskot-Gill, Senior Curator of Photographs at the National Portrait Gallery, together with Curatorial Consultants Lee Swillingham, former Art Director of The Face from 1992-1999, and Norbert Schoerner, a photographer whose work featured in the magazine throughout the nineties and noughties.’

left: Ms. Dynamite by Gemma Booth, May 2001, © Gemma Booth
right: Jazzie B by Enrique Badulescu, styled by Adam Howe, April 1989, © Enrique Badulescu

The Face Magazine: Culture Shift runs from 20 February until 18 May 2025

National Portrait Gallery, St Martin’s Place, London, WC2H 0HE – open daily: 10.30 – 18.00, Friday & Saturday 10.30 – 21.00 (please check website for any updates before visiting)

Click here for more information and to book tickets

All images and exhibition details are reproduced with permission from The National Portrait Gallery and are copyrighted as listed

Feature added by Callum

Published 5th February 2025

Breaking Glass Magazine – February 2025

February 1, 2025March 3, 2025Posted in Cover

Breaking Glass Magazine – February 2025

music, photography and more…

It’s been a quiet start to 2025 but things are starting to pick up with more gigs and exhibitions on the horizon and festival announcements coming through thick and fast.

Slots are still open for photographer features and we’d be happy to hear about any upcoming events that should be on our radar. Contact details here – drop us a message!

Header shot © Siobhan

Published 1st February 2025

Live – Cucamaras | Shady Baby | Wonderbug | M. Woodroe at The Hope & Ruin

January 31, 2025February 3, 2025Posted in Gig Gallery, Live Music, Review

Cucamaras | Shady Baby | Wonderbug | M. Woodroe at The Hope & Ruin

With more local talent on display in the shape of Shady Baby and M. Woodroe, an overly long but appreciated trip from London for Wonderbug, and Cucamaras repping Nottingham, last week saw all four acts play at Brighton’s Hope & Ruin for the latest Hidden Herd line-up.

Steadily building their presence on the local scene, M. Woodroe pit delicate vocals and occasional screams against dark instrumental backing. It feels as though their sound is still developing and it will be interesting to see where it leads. For those in the area, there is a pending gig at The Bee’s Mouth in Hove this Thursday (6th Feb).

With grunge infused indie tunes filling the stage, Wonderbug gave a great performance with multi-vocals and a hint of Republica with added intensity. Again, some more local dates on the cards as the band play Havana Club in Chichester on Thursday (6th Feb) and The Prince Albert in Brighton on Friday (7th Feb). These are followed by visits on the rest of their current tour to Bournemouth, Oxford, Reading, Exeter, Bristol and Swansea.

Shady Baby were up next, their indie-garage sound becoming more cohesive over time. Recent single Held In reflects a nod towards the 90s, a punchy Mary Chain without the feedback comes to mind. Heading stateside next for New Colossus festival in New York, keep an eye out for further UK dates to come.

Headliners Cucamaras are riding pretty high right now with a wave of impressive live reviews and new music to boot. They took no prisoners with their set, jumping straight in with bags of energy, and always nice to see a band that looks like they’re enjoying every second. A punk/new wave leaning and attitude kept the crowd happy until closing time. Cucamaras’ new single Laughing is out now (taken from forthcoming EP of the same name due to land in May).

A packed venue from early till late is always a strong indicator of a good night, and this one certainly delivered.

M. Woodroe

Wonderbug

Shady Baby

Cucamaras

Words and photos © Siobhan 16beasleystphotography.com

Published 31st January 2025

New Music – Polite Bureaux

January 24, 2025January 25, 2025Posted in New Music, Review

Polite Bureaux – BRADFORD

Repping the home-grown talent of Bradford as it begins its journey as 2025’s City of Culture, Polite Bureaux release latest single simply titled BRADFORD today. Following extensive live dates last year, a return to the studio sees pending album Except Your Skint scheduled to land on 11th April, and this serves as an impressive introduction. Taking things down a pace from some of their more tumultuous tracks, it’s good to hear a different side to the music. Subdued, reflective and poignant, BRADFORD still packs a punch with its spoken word narrative detailing the urban landscape like a walk through the city after closing time, taking in the sights and memories that only locals would know. The comparison has been made before, but with lines like ‘heads up to John Street Market, meeting Mabel, Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit under the formica table…’ this aligns with John Cooper Clarke’s acerbic style and commentary beautifully.

If you liked last year’s Broke Biscuits (in my opinion the best single release of 2024), you’ll be good with this one too. Stick a note on your calendar for that album release and get along to see them live if you can – you won’t be disappointed.

Words by Siobhan

Live – Catbandcat | Freddie J Watts and the Hot Rocks | Le Lamb at the Prince Albert

January 11, 2025January 11, 2025Posted in Gig Gallery, Live Music, Review

Catbandcat, Freddie J Watts and the Hot Rocks & Le Lamb at The Prince Albert, Brighton, 9th January 2025

It’s good to be back out in the land of live music after the holidays and, if you’re in the Brighton area, the Hidden Herd showcases are always a safe bet to find a strongly selected mix of emerging artists. Thursday at The Prince Albert was no exception, with three acts who all gave us a solid performance along with the music.

First up, theatrics, cowboy hats and a songster in sheep’s clothing came in the form of Le Lamb. Musically resonant of Portishead and PJ Harvey, it was a powerful set rather than a gimmick; none the less the crowd were content to ‘bah’ back to the stage on cue and there were numerous conversations overheard from people planning to see them again. Keep an eye out for pending dates if you want to join the flock.

The middle slot was taken by Freddie J Watts and the Hot Rocks, and it could prove difficult to advise the genre as there were elements of so many musical influences cleverly mixed. On first appearances, we were heading down a psyched up country lane but there were other layers too. The recurring intro riff across multiple songs echoed The Temptations’ My Girl and the inclusion of a sax is always welcome. Let’s go with melancholic spoken-word spaghetti western and see how things progress…

Headliners for the night were Catbandcat and, once again, the tempo and style switched up. The clearing of the drum kit made the stage immediately more spacious than seemed possible, the expanse easily filled with an array of keys, violin, acoustic and electric guitar and accordion. Split vocals and segues between distortion and almost orchestral intensity made for an intriguing close to proceedings.

Hosted by Hidden Herd & Crafting Room Recordings
Gallery from all three sets below

Le Lamb

Freddie J Watts and the Hot Rocks

Catbandcat

Words and photos © Siobhan 16beasleystphotography.com

Published 11th January 2025

Festival Gallery – Rockaway Beach 2025

January 6, 2025January 18, 2026Posted in Event Gallery, Festival, Live Music, Review

Rockaway Beach Festival, Bognor Regis, 3rd – 5th January 2025

Back we go to Butlin’s in Bognor for the most unlikely but now established and appreciated venue for a winter festival. No camping concerns (just as well given the weather the past few days) – just hang out in your beach house style apartment or funky hotel room when you need a break, or spend your unwanted coins in the many amusement arcade games on site. But most importantly, the music… Rooted now in the festival calendar as an outlet for emerging new talent mixed with long-time artists from the 70s/80s onwards, Rockaway Beach once again hit the brief with something for everyone. Mike Burnell spent Saturday enjoying the eclectic line-up and grabbing some great shots along the way – gallery below.

SOAPBOX (and header shot)

The Pill

CLT DRP

Meryl Streek

Ebbb

ARXX

Lime Garden

Mim Grey

Ruts DC

Georgia

Leftfield

If that’s given you a taste for heading to the holiday camp, Rockaway Beach 2026 tickets are available now here

Photos © Mike Burnell (iso400.com)

Published 6th January 2025

Breaking Glass Magazine – January 2025

January 1, 2025February 3, 2025Posted in Cover

Breaking Glass Magazine – January 2025

music, photography and more…

New year, new content…

It’s been a while since we did any In Focus features, and we’d love to hear from any photographers out there who’d like us to highlight their work on the website. If there’s a particular photo set or theme you want to promote that’s fine, but a mix of subjects is great too. Generally, these pieces include around 10-12 of your favourite shots and either a short bio and/or a few lines about each set of pictures. You can see some previous examples here. If you’re interested, please drop us an email in the first instance, and let us know what you’d like to include.

In the meantime, wishing you all the very best for 2025!

Header shot © Siobhan

Published 1st January 2025

Contributors 2024

December 24, 2024December 24, 2024Posted in Contributors

Breaking Glass 2024 Contributors

Another year full of exciting live music – from small grassroots gigs to huge festivals, we’ve had the pleasure of bringing you galleries, reviews and hopefully some happy memories along the way. Across the year, so many people have contributed to this, and to other special features, that it’s not an easy task to name them all… but of course we will, because without you Breaking Glass couldn’t continue to be the community of photographers and writers that it’s steadily become over the last 6 years. Always hugely grateful to everyone who has created and shared content; big love to all of you. And thanks must also go to all the bands, artists, music PR teams and promoters, venues and galleries who’ve invited us in and sent previews through. Here’s our list of talented contributors for 2024…

Adam Hampton-Matthews
Alan Campbell
Alan Cruickshank
Alisha Burden
Andy Robbins
Anthony Jones
Becca Cairns
Callum O’Driscoll
Chloe Savannah
Chris Hibberd
Chris Tregenza
Clare Ratcliffe
Danny Roberts
Dave Harford
Dave Sloan
Derek Hogg
Derek Rickman
Denise Johnson
Don Blandford
Ellie Smith
Emma Bouterse
Gareth Thompson
Gary Hough (ShotFromBothSides)
Gracie Hall
Gregor Boyd
Hannah Burroughs
Hannah Mesquitta
Harry Wassell
Holly Watson
Ian Knight (Z70 Photography)
Ian McDonnell (Mc Gig Photography)
Jack Crabtree
James Davenport
James Reeves
Jennifer Mullins
Joel (Through A Lens Photography)
Kate Robertson
Kieran Tibbert
Kit Foster
Kyan Gilfillan
Kyle Burgess
Kyle Horne
Louise Morley
Mike Burnell (iso400)
Milly McPhee
Morgan Elliott
Neil Gateley
Nick Haill
Nigel King
Paul Cutts
Pepa Jane
Phil Drury (2324 Photography)
Raph Pour-Hashemi
Raquia Ali
Richard Bloom
Robert Smith
Robson Scott
Seb Akehurst (The Jolly Bearded Creative)
Siobhan (16 Beasley St Photography)
Steven Medeiros
Taylor Mushinski
Tracy Creighton

Wishing you all a happy and safe Christmas break and new year; see you back here in 2025
Siobhan x

Published 24th December 2024

Best Music Shots of 2024 (Part 2)

December 19, 2024Posted in Gallery, Live Music, Photography

And we’re back with the second of two galleries celebrating your favourite live music shots of 2024! Another great year of stunning gig and festival photos, taken by photographers from around the world. Images are mixed by style, genre and orientation but otherwise in no particular order. We hope these highlights of 2024 will bring back some happy memories – and why not give the photographers credited a follow to see more of their work…

Header shot: Lynks by Mike Burnell – details in article

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By Andy Robbins

Hamish Hawk at Revenge, Brighton, Mutations Festival – November 2024

Crows at Dust, Brighton – October 2024

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By Derek Hogg

Scorpio Leisure at The Bong Club, Edinburgh – September 2024

HotWax at Summerhall, PsychFest Edinburgh – September 2024

Instagram

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By Ian Knight (Z70 Photography)

McFly at Camp Bestival, Shropshire – August

Katie Anderson (Tom A Smith’s band) at Kendal Calling Festival – August 2024

Instagram | Facebook | Bluesky z70photo.bsky.social | X

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By Gary Hough (ShotFromBothSides)

Meryl Streek at The Bread Shed, Manchester Punk Festival – March 2024

Clobber at The Bread Shed, Manchester Punk Festival – March 2024

Website | Instagram | Bluesky shotfrombothsides.bsky.social

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By Jennifer Mullins

Hyperbella at Crescent Ballroom, Phoenix – August 2024

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By Taylor Mushinski

Scarcity at PhilaMoca, Philadelphia – July 2024

Website | Instagram

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By Paul Cutts Photography

Olly Murs at Lakefest – August 2024

Instagram

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By Kyan Gilfillan

The Snuts at OVO Hydro, Glasgow – December 2024

Website | Instagram

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By Jack Crabtree

Swim School at Key Club, Live at Leeds in the City Festival – November 2024

Real Farmer at Leeds O2 Academy – October 2024

Instagram

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By Tracy Creighton

Dan Mangan at Capitol Music Club, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – May 2024

Frank Turner at Coors Event Centre, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – September 2024

Website | Instagram

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By Adam Hampton-Matthews

Fever Ray at Hammersmith Apollo, London – March 2024

Editors at Brixton Academy, London – May 2024

Website | Instagram

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By Kyle Burgess

Empire State Bastard at Core Fest, June 2024

Website | Instagram | Bluesky kb-photo.bsky.social

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By Seb Akehurst (The Jolly Bearded Collective)

War Corpse at Voodoo Bar, Belfast – July 2024

Instagram

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By Mike Burnell (iso400.com)

Lynks at Brighton & Hove Pride, August 2024

Sub Focus at On the Beach, Brighton – July 2024

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By Pepa Jane

Wonderwall Oasis Tribute Show at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Gold Coast – January 2024

Instagram

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By Dave Sloan

Shooting Daggers at The Crypt in Hastings, The Toxic Wotsit Festival – September 2024

Buds at The Joiners, Southampton, Hi-Stakes Tour – September 2024

Instagram

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By Siobhan (16 Beasley St Photography)

Peter Xan at The Hope & Ruin, Brighton – April 2024

VLURE at Colours Hoxton, London – September 2024

Website | Instagram | Bluesky 16beasleyst

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A huge shout out to all the photographers who have contributed – it’s been a pleasure to have you involved and we hope you have a great 2025. Do check out more from everyone featured on the links shown above.

All pictures are copyrighted by the photographer credited; please do not use without gaining their permission first.

You can check out Part 1 of the gallery here

Published 19th December 2024

Best Music Shots of 2024 (Part 1)

December 18, 2024December 19, 2024Posted in Gallery, Live Music, Photography

Here we go – the first of two galleries celebrating your favourite live music shots of 2024! We’re delighted to once again have an incredible selection of gig and festival photos from around the world to share with you. Images are mixed by style, genre and orientation but otherwise in no particular order. We’ll be back tomorrow with part 2; until then, we hope you’ll enjoy looking back at some of 2024’s highlights and find some talented new photographers to follow…

Header shot: VLURE by Nigel King – details in article

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By Don Blandford

The Go! Team at The Roundhouse, Camden, London – February 2024

NXKXTA at The Half Moon, Putney, London – February 2024

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By Richard Bloom

Palaye Royale at Pustervik, Gothenburg – June 2024

Sylvaine at Pustervik, Gothenburg – October 2024

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By Denise Johnson

unpolished* at Universal Bar and Grill, LA – October 2024

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By James Davenport (JD Creative)

Gaerea at Fortress Festival, Scarborough Spa, North Yorkshire – June 2024

Abduction at Aatma, Manchester – June 2024

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By Emma Bouterse

King Gizzard at Brighton Dome, May 2024

Lianne La Havas at Chalk, Brighton – August 2024

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By Alan Cruickshank

Main Street Blues at Eden Court, Inverness – November 2024

Huey Morgan at Black Isle Calling – September 2024

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By Raquia Ali

Sabrina Carpenter at Capital Summertime Ball, Wembley Stadium, London – June 2024

Taylor Swift at The Principality Stadium, Cardiff – June 2024

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By Chris Hibberd

Rubella Ballet at The Prince Albert, Brighton – February 2024

Snowy Mountain Music, Bella Union Shop, Brighton – March 2024

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By Holly Watson

The Molotovs at Bath Forum – November 2024

The Hunger at Bath Forum – November 2024

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By Hannah Burroughs

Charlotte Sands at Paradise Rock Club, Boston – April 2024

Senses at Paradise Rock Club, Boston – April 2024

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By Gracie Hall

Deadletter at Band on the Wall, Manchester – November 2024

Wunderhorse at Leeds Festival, August 2024

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By Kit Foster

The Hara at The Dome, London – June 2024

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By Harry Wassell

Bobby Wolfgang at Village Underground, London – October 2024

IDLES at Alexandra Palace, London – November 2024

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By Robert Smith

Polite Bureaux at Night and Day Cafe, Manchester – September 2024

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By Steven Medeiros

Chinese Medicine at Bovine Sex Club, Toronto – February 2024

Loose Buttons at Monarch Tavern, Toronto

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By Alisha Burden

Reneé Rapp at O2 Apollo Manchester – February 2024

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By Nigel King Photography

Hamish Hawk at Rough Trade, Nottingham – August 2024

VLURE at YNOT Festival – August 2024

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A massive thank you to all the photographers who have contributed – it’s great to have you involved and we’re looking forward to seeing more of your work in 2025. Do check out more from everyone featured on the links shown above.

All pictures are copyrighted by the photographer credited; please do not use without gaining their permission first.

Click through here to check out Part 2 of the gallery

Published 18th December 2024

Live – Rick Astley at Brighton Centre

December 14, 2024December 14, 2024Posted in Gig Gallery, Live Music

Rick Astley at Brighton Centre, 13th December 2024

From tea-boy for Stock, Aitken and Waterman to global recording star, Rick Astley’s Swinging Christmas is testament to how far he’s come and his ongoing popularity. Performing swing and festive classics with a big band backing, Rick is currently playing dates across the UK, stopping off to entertain the crowd at Brighton Centre last night. Gallery from Mike Burnell below.