festivals
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Speechless at the Sting and Blondie Gig!
Eight months ago, She Who Books Things told me we were going to see Sting and Blondie on the same bill in June 2024. Happy days, I thought. My only worry was the weather. Outdoor gigs and Belfast aren’t a great combo. Call me soft, but four hours standing with the wind and rain slapping me up the face? No, thank you.
By Brendan Donaghy2 years ago in Beat
Playlist: Narc.Fest
NARC is one of the region's best cultural guides and its annual festival in th Ouseburn puts its money where its mouth is to bring the cream of northeast bands to six indie venues in Newcastle's creative hub. This year's edition is on July 13, and here's a taste of some of the sets we're looking forward to hearing.
By Andy Potts2 years ago in Beat
Playlist: Mackem magic and a mystical remix
The big upcoming event for me is the Summer Streets festival in Sunderland - two days of top local bands in the best free festival in the region. We've got a couple of highlights from that show on July 6/7, plus a hazily beautiful remix of some gentle electro-folk from East Durham.
By Andy Potts2 years ago in Beat
Don't Be Dramatic!. Content Warning.
Only yesterday, I wrote this poem; Note the date: 25th June 2024, our wedding anniversary. It was supposed to be a special date for both of us, and a day when I got to see two of my heroes, Pink and The Script perform at Anfield Stadium.
By Carol Ann Townend2 years ago in Beat
Ren Returns To The Stage After 4 Years With 'Asylum' Show At Secret Garden Party
This performance will delve further into the narratives derived from his number one album and lead track ‘Sick Boi’. The showcase is set to take centre stage at this year’s festival, produced and created by Ren Gill & Secret Garden Party. This is set to be a one of a kind and an unmissable spectacle that’s already earmarked to become one of 2024’s key events.
By Mike Media2 years ago in Beat
Harmony Across Borders: Celebrating World Music Day
"Where words fail, music speaks." - Hans Christian Anderson Music has been a part of each of us. It is already in our blood and culture. It’s more than just a song. It’s an expression, a universal language that resonates deeply within us.
By Adriana David2 years ago in Beat
Rapperiya Baalam
Rapperiya Baalam, also known as Ashok Bishnoi, is a versatile artist hailing from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan. He gained prominence in 2014 with his folk-hip hop fusion track “Mharo Rajasthan,” featuring Swaroop Khan. Since then, he has continued to create music that blends traditional elements with contemporary beats.
By Allwyn Roman Waghela2 years ago in Beat
Kylie Minogue. AI-Generated.
Kylie Minogue, the Australian pop sensation, is indeed an underrated legend. Let’s explore why: Enduring Career: Despite not being as provocative as Madonna or as vocally powerful as Mariah Carey, Kylie’s career has been fascinating and enduring. She broke through with “The Loco-Motion” in the late 1980s and has since become a gold-plated icon known for joyous dance-pop brilliance.
By Allwyn Roman Waghela2 years ago in Beat
Carnatic Music
Carnatic music, also known as Karnatak music, is a subgenre of Indian classical music originating from South India. This intricate, rhythmically detailed, and melody-focused music has roots in the ancient Hindu traditions, specifically the Vedas and the Natyashastra, which are foundational texts on performing arts1. Let’s delve a bit deeper into its history and characteristics:
By Allwyn Roman Waghela2 years ago in Beat
