A wonderful afternoon concert at the Tung Auditorium by Tarang featuring a “bold, innovative repertoire, from the intricate structures of Carnatic and Hindustani music to global contemporary influences” Tarang is an innovative Indian music collective bringing together the UK’s most exceptional young professionals. Far from … Continue readingTung Auditorium – Tarang – New Contemporary Indian Music
Another outing for these mad cap bard supporters. This time in The Atkinson Gallery and Theatre, a place I’d not been too before with a great studio The Rubbish Shakespeare Company deliver a classic in ways everyone can understand, involving sausage rolls of course. As well as the … Continue readingAtkinson – Rubbish Shakespeare Company – Romeo & Juliet
When we went to Eindhoven earlier in the year little did we know we’d be back in the Netherlands a few months later for the wedding of our very special Dutch friends, Nanda and Jack. We have known them for over 20 years, after initially … Continue readingBreda and Utrecht – A Two City Break and a Wedding
Meanwhile.. Over in the Music Room… Liverpool Philharmonic showcased the very best artists from across the city in a series of takeovers. I was lucky enough to be asked along to the Mellowtone one who brought us sets from the phenomenal Grace Elizabeth Harvey, Lydia Reece, … Continue readingPhilharmonic Music Room- Big Music Day Out – Mellowtone Takeover
Great to pop along to this great little exhibition space, saan1, in Manchesters Northern Quarter the other week to have a look at a multi discipline exhibition. Fantastic works by …were on show. Great to be asked along (thanks load Paulina) and to meet the … Continue readingsaan1 – Inner Landscape
Had fun covering this much loved festival, back for its fourth year. Thanks to Sean and One Fell Swoop for having me along. I didn’t get to photograph every band but for those I did a selection follows: Here are the bands Instagram accounts so … Continue readingPenny Lane Weekender 2026
Great to be invited along to take some photos at this year’s Liverpool Arab Arts Festival. I managed to cover the following events and took loads of photos.. I’ve published just a small selection! The Festival Launch – Yemeni night featuring the Al-Awhadel band St … Continue readingLiverpool Arab Arts Festival 2026
Our first time seeing Human Toys a Parisian garage punk duo of Poupée (vocals, theremin) and Jon von (guitar, vocals). Great fun had at Rockpoint I must say.. a kind of B52s meets The Tuppeny Bunters filling the place full of energy!! This event was … Continue readingRockpoint – Human Toys
Lots of rock at Rockpoint Records New Brighton the other day… Well more punk actually as we got well and truly retchified by these fella’s who call themselves The Dry Retch. Nice socks by the way! This event was brought to us by the lovely folk … Continue readingRockpoint – The Dry Retch
Just a couple of photos, from the thousands taken, to illustrate what makes Africa Oyé not just the UK’s largest celebration of African music and culture, but also a truly international event that harnesses the spirit of multiculturalism and tolerance. Ultimately a really pleasant vibe … Continue readingSefton Park – Africa Oyé