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Concerts

The Boxer Rebellion – Lotto Club, Mons.

Benelux is loving The Rebellion.


U2 – Paris Stade De France – 18 September 2010

The problem with U2, like Jesus, is their followers. U2 fans are a terrifying prospect. Admiring the architectural wonder that is the futuristic Stade De France the night before the show, we walked around the perimeter twice: the curve of the stadium bulging forward in the sunset like a mothership. Gates A-D and U-Z of Read More…


U2 – Paris Stade De France – 18 September 2010

Mark Reed gets up close and personal with Bono PLC


Alan Moore performs Unearthing in the Old Vic Tunnels.

Legendary author/creator of Watchmen and V for Vendetta, brings his reimagination of HP Lovecraft to London’s underworld.


THE WEDDING PRESENT – Tunbridge Wells Forum

Making the world a better place, one song at a time.


The Besnard Lakes – Manchester Ruby Lounge – August 16th 2010

“The Besnard Lakes‘ promise to compensate was never really in doubt.”


The Besnard Lakes – Manchester Ruby Lounge – August 16th 2010

“The Besnard Lakes‘ promise to compensate was never really in doubt.”


ChameleonsVox – Garcia Lorca, Brussels, May 20th

“Mark Burgess brings his ChameleonsVox project to town and the town seems to like it very much indeed.”


Suede – London Royal Albert Hall – 24 March 2010

The best night of my life


Bad Lieutenant – London Camden Electric Ballroom – 18 March 2010

If words were enough, there’d be no need for music.


Editors – Folkestone Leas Cliff Hall

Be ashamed, Folkestone.


Depeche Mode – London Royal Albert Hall, 17 Feb 2010

A piece of “history” from Mark Reed


Friends Of Manchester Festival – Saturday 30th January 2010

Rob Gannon offers a full run down of an exhausting day in the company of Manchester’s finest.


End of the Road Christmas Shindig @ Cargo, London 16th December 09

Si Higgs brings us an eclectic line-up from Cargo including Josh T Pearson, Esben And The Witch and Joe Gideon And The Shark.


A Factory Night (and then again) Brussels la Raffinerie (Plan K)

Time travel, surrealism and Troll beer, it has to be Brussels but Ceci n’est pas un concert according to Brett Spaceman


Lightning Dust – The Roadhouse, Manchester – Friday 4th December

Rob Gannon hits The Roadhouse


The Boxer Rebellion + Diez, La Chapelle Club, Mons,

Brett Spaceman catches his band of the year in rare, intimate setting.


Elbow – Manchester Evening News Arena – 18/09/09

Seldom seen, but frequently heard, the erstwhile Mercury holders are back in town.


U2 – 360 Tour – Opening Night, Barcelona’s Camp Nou

U2 are to be applauded if for nothing else but for at least trying something new.


Throbbing Gristle/S.C.U.M. @ Heaven, Charring Cross June 21, (Matinee)

The Indie Dad checks out Throbbing Gristle