Thursday, 22 December 2016

RECOMMENDED GIGS/LINKS


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INTRO

Here is a section for those who like to get out there amongst the crowds and watch Live Music/Gigs/Events/Festivals etc.

We have selected a range of helpful links to provide easy access to guides for major gigs and festivals around the UK (and a few links for anyone looking further afield). 

We may add the odd occasional blog linked to this section when standout artists are touring, or major gigs/festivals occur.

See the helpful links below, complete with scenes to give you a better feel of some of the festivals. 
If you have any suggestions for useful links please let us know. Thanks. 



UK GIG GUIDES

GIGS IN LONDON
https://www.timeout.com/london/music
A good site to check out if you are looking for all the lowdown on most of the best gigs around the Capital.

ENTS 24 GIG GUIDE
The UK's biggest entertainment guide, covering live music, comedy, theatre, shows and days out. Buy tickets quickly and securely online. Usually a good place to find cheap tickets for Gigs across the UK.

GIGS AND TOURS
As the name of the site, Gigs and Tours all around the UK.

THE MIDLAND ROCKS GIG GUIDE
Nice, easy to follow guide of Gigs all around the Midlands.

GIGS NORTH EAST
The place to visit if you are looking for some canny live music in the good ol' North East! 

GIGS & CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER & THE NORTH WEST
Good gig guide that covers Manchester and most of the North West.

GIGS IN SCOTLAND
Everything you need to know about gigs/events/festivals in Scotland 





SOME TOP UK FESTIVALS  

Glastonbury
Everything you need to know about one of the biggest, unique festivals in the world.


Bestival
You will be sure to find a great mix of music here, from world, hip hop, reggae, rock, electronic and mainstream pop. Used to take place Isle of Wight. Relocated to Dorset so easier to get to!


 
Latitude
A relaxed atmosphere and plenty of cultural nourishment have raised Latitude to the top rank of UK music festivals.


 Reading And Leeds
Which one do you want to go to? Have a look and see!


 
 BoomTown Fair
http://www.boomtownfair.co.uk/
A very interesting festival with conceptual twists and turns. Lots to explore and a big, diverse line-up.




  Ministry Of Sound
If you like your dance music lined with some of the biggest DJ’s and Dance acts at venues all around U.K & Europe, this is a good place to look.



  Creamfields
Probably the biggest ‘legal’ dance festival in the U.K!
 




SOME OF THE BEST WORLDWIDE FESTIVALS



COCHELLA
Another Unique worldwide festival, that features a huge, diverse range of music from deep ambient, chillout acts to more upbeat and popular well known rock artists such as ‘Radiohead and New Order etc..
Check out the line up for this year it looks pretty good!

BENICASSIM
One of Europe’s biggest Indie/Rock Festivals.

IBIZA
Still one of the liveliest places on earth for Dance music. Checkout this great link for more info on what is going on all throughout the calendar year.

LOLLAPALOOZA
Another well known festival, that takes place in the U.S.A (CHICAGO). A good mix of bands and artists usually head here.

SZIGET
One of Europe’s biggest festivals in Budapest, Hungary. Provides a diverse mix of music, and usually features a great array of popular rock acts.

BONNAROO
Big Music & Arts Festival In Tennessee. 

SONAR FESTIVALS
Sonar originally started in Barcelona, and has a festival in Hong Kong and Iceland also. The link above is for the Iceland festival. These festivals tend to cover, largely, Dance Acts, Djs and Hip Hop Artists. Located in a stunning, cutting edge setting.

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