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2019: Ten Artists To Look Out For

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This year has been a remarkable year for music, more specifically up and coming artists who have broken through the ranks to gain chart success. Platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music (not forgetting vinyl and CDs) means it’s accessible more than ever, with this is mind here are ten artists to keep an eye on in 2019. Sam Fender This Geordie has had a pretty damn good 2018, he’s just won the BRIT Critic’s Choice Award and will be playing live at the award ceremony on 12th January. He’s a man that brings a bit of fresh air into … Continue reading 2019: Ten Artists To Look Out For

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Dot To Dot Nottingham 2018 Roundup

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A beautiful day in Nottingham and hundreds of musicians and music fans alike dawned on the city for a day full of head banging sets, pints of beer and discovering up and coming artists. One of the best things about this festival is the variety of up and coming musicians who flood the city from Australia and New Orleans, to Manchester and Nottingham itself to put on a show for music fans. Some of the best acts I caught this year included: Adam French – I caught the end of his set at Rock City Basement and his voice is … Continue reading Dot To Dot Nottingham 2018 Roundup

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PREVIEW: Dot To Dot 2018

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Dot To Dot is a month away! Across Nottingham, Bristol & Manchester some the city’s best music venues will open their doors to music fans; not only to see their favourite artists but also to discover them. Since 2005 many of the UK’s biggest artists have risen from headlining and playing at the festival, including: Ed Sheeran, The 1975, Florence And The Machine, Jake Bugg and Dua Lipa. Not only did it win Best Festival For Emerging Talent in 2017, but it also won Best Multi Venue Festival at the Live UK Awards 2017. This years lineup is pretty impressive … Continue reading PREVIEW: Dot To Dot 2018