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Review: Road To Blissfields at The Railway, Winchester
In the run up to Blissfields 2013, The Road to Blissfields landed in Winchester on Sunday night (5th May, 2013). As four local bands battled it out for a place at the festival, there was tough competition as they fought for the spot. Jonny Dare First up were KIN. Delivering enough noise to blow the [...]
“Is This Thing On” returns to The Railway
It’s almost that time of the month again (no, not that time of the month!) with an Is This Thing On Production showcase at the Attic Bar that is guaranteed to knock your musical socks off. Tickets are available to buy in advance at the discount price of £6 from http://isthisthingonproductions.com ITTOP’s creator and compère, [...]
Boomtown Fair line up complete
The unstoppable force of BoomTown Fair has now announced its full line-up consisting of over 300 of the best, bonkers and boom-tastic acts this planet has to offer! With the first line-up announcement consisting of heavyweights such as The Parov Stelar Band, Ozomatli, Toots and the Maytals, Mad Caddies, Arrested Development, Richie Spice and Collie Buddz, new headline acts include Bad Manners and Gentleman and [...]
Arcadia Spectacular returns to Boomtown Fair and Glastonbury
The mind blowing, fire breathing Arcadia are back for 2013 and will be taking their mega Arcadia Spectacular shows to two of the UKs most loved festivals; Glastonbury and BoomTown Fair, as well as various smaller structures and installations to a variety of festival across the UK. With art work that needs to be seen to be believed, Arcadia will once again be [...]
Bastille, Mystery Jets, Zion Train, The Other Tribe all confirmed for Blissfields
Blissfields Festival has today unveiled its headline acts for this years bash in July. Under the banner ‘The Director’s Cut’, the award winning Hampshire festival will be celebrating all things film in its 13th year, from the early talkies to VIP Hollywood parties. Expect a weekend full of red carpets, interactive games, popcorn-throwing dance-offs, film [...]
BoomTown Fair install a ski-lift!
The ever boundary busting BoomTown Fair is proud to unveil their latest madcap installation that is set to enrich the lives of many a BoomTown resident, Ladies and Gentlemen, BoomTown fair presents The Magic Carpet Ride! A travelator of epic proportions, this easy access, fun ride will grant even the weariest of BoomTown legs access [...]
Scarlet Soho to tour Germany with O Children
Hampshire’s underground electro-pop extravagant’s, Scarlet Soho, have announced they are to embark on a tour of Germany with darkwave band, O Children. They’re head off to Europe at beginning of February before returning for hometown gig in March at The Railway in Winchester. Scarlet Soho live shows 2013 5th Feb @ Underground 2, Koln [...]
Free download from Frank Turner still available
There is still time to get the free downloads that Frank Turner made available on Christmas Day – all you need to do is click here: http://zaphod.uk.vvhp.net/vvreg/6803-255056 The song, Four Simple Words, is the first single from his forthcoming album which is due to be released in the spring. The B-side, Cowboy Chords, is also [...]
Blissfields and Pulse Festival release joint festival ticket
Two Hampshire festivals have today announced that, for a limited period, they are selling a joint ticket for both festivals. This means you can buy a ticket for both Pulse - which is held on the outskirts of Southampton in May – and Blissfields - the July bash near Winchester – for under £100.00. Both festivals have a [...]
Winchester’s Andy Burrows scores The Snowman
Play It Again Sam Recordings will release the soundtrack album of Channel 4’s winter highlight, The Snowman and The Snowdog, by Ilan Ishkeri and Andy Burrows, on December 17th. The sequel to the Raymond Briggs-penned, Oscar-winning classic, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this Christmas, The Snowman and The Snowdog is a Briggs-endorsed follow-up created by [...]
review: Ben Goddard & The Heartbeats – Fallen For You
And so begins the pre-Christmas singles rush. On this evidence Road To Blissfields 2012 Winchester winner, Ben Goddard has managed to bagsy himself the coveted spot sound-tracking the awkward snog at the office Christmas do. And what a way to do it- picture the scene. The drink’s been flowing and you spot the hottie from [...]
Andy Burrows announces 2013 tour and new video
Winchester born Andy Burrows has announced details of a UK tour in February 2013. Burrows, whose solo album, Company, was released last month, will play shows that include a date at London’s Bush Hall on February 21st, with tickets on sale today (December 3rd). He visits Brighton and Portsmouth on the 18th and 19th February, [...]
Blissfields 2013 Theme Announced – Apply to play Road To Blissfields
Blissfields Festival have this afternoon announced their theme for 2013 – and in our opinion it’s the best yet. Under the banner ‘The Director’s Cut’, the award winning Hampshire festival will be celebrating all things film in it’s 13th year, from the early talkies to VIP Hollywood parties. Expect a weekend full of red carpets, [...]
Boomtown early-birds sell out in record time
The crazy, interactive world of BoomTown Fair has sold out of the first two ticket tiers in record time, shifting thousands of tickets in the first hour! After putting the tickets on sale at 7pm last night, BoomTown’s website experienced an unprecedented amount of eager beavers ready for the next instalment of the UKs maddest fair! With such an awesome kick start, the BoomTown [...]
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