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Tung Auditorium – Soraya Verjee
As ever a real pleasure to hear the sublime piano playing of Soraya, a @livuni graduate performing solo an all-female composed programme of music – from C. Schumann, Jaëll, Chamiande, Beach, Nikolayeva at the Tung Auditorium the other week. The programme, all the research, the entire vision … Continue readingTung Auditorium – Soraya Verjee
The Ferret – Blitzkrieg
A rather lively punk gig at The Ferret, Preston the other night. Headlining were Blitzkrieg – punk rock legends who formed in Southport in 1979; They remain a relentless reminder that real punk doesn’t slow down. Here are some photos:
The Ferret – Pre-empted
Second up,playing at The Ferret, Preston, were @preempted_band – A fiery three-piece punk/grunge outfit from Darwen. (lots of hair!) . Here are a few photos:
The Ferret – MRI
Another cracking set by MRI band playing at The Ferret, Preston. Here are a few of the photos:
Capstone – Zoe Rahman and Arun Ghosh
I swung by the Capstone Theatre to get a fix of indo-Jazz which was part of the Liverpool International Jazz Festival. As part of the Milap spring season, I was treated to the wonderful Piano playing of Zoe Rahman and @arunghoshmusic’s brilliant Clarinet sounds. We … Continue readingCapstone – Zoe Rahman and Arun Ghosh
Unity – Afloat Showcase
Afloat Theatre and Unity presented a showcase celebrating Culture and Diversity, created by participants of their new creative programme. Since October 2025, individuals seeking asylum, refugees, migrants, and volunteers have taken part in workshops in spoken word, clowning, movement, and other art forms. This showcase highlighted … Continue readingUnity – Afloat Showcase
Unity – Romeo and Juliet
The Rubbish Shakespeare Company were at it again at the Unity. For the Bard’s work to be accessible to everyone, regardless of background. As for those who’ve had negative formative experiences with Shakespeare, RubSC want to show Shakespeare is not, in fact, rubbish! Their goal Well they certainly did … Continue readingUnity – Romeo and Juliet
Chester Lane Library – On The Mic with guest performance from Coruja Jones and friends
Another great night at Chester Lane library with my forth On The Mic event “A showcase of local singers/songwriters/story tellers and poets” Wonderful entertainment with the dreamy, melancholic, indie-folk sounds of Coruja Jones with Jake and friends Hosted by Jim and Rebecca. On The Mic is a … Continue readingChester Lane Library – On The Mic with guest performance from Coruja Jones and friends
Tung Auditorium – Grace Elizabeth Harvey and Jessica Dives
This show was part of the Yoko Ono Lennon Lunchtime Concert Series at the wonderful Tung Auditorium. Grace Elizabeth Harvey’s music hangs somewhere between the melancholy, the holy and the innocent. Fresh from a UK EP release tour and winning the Young Songwriter’s Competition 2025, … Continue readingTung Auditorium – Grace Elizabeth Harvey and Jessica Dives
Rome – The Photographers – A lads cultural adventure
This was my third time to this fabulous city. This time my travel companions were the same guys who came to Bologna with me, Keith & Richie, the Culture Vultures. Due to Ryanair we ended up with an extra day so even more time to … Continue readingRome – The Photographers – A lads cultural adventure