Mini reviews, videos and photos from all the gigs I attended in 2025
Oasis
Oasis – Wembley Stadium, 27th September 2025 Gemma was my gig partner for this one. She…
Elvis Evolution
Not a gig in the traditional sense, but still worthy of a review. Sometimes a day…
Rail Freight Rocks
Rail Freight Rock Hits The Water Rats Two of GB Railfreight’s directors, Carl Kent and Liam…
Stereophonics
Gig Review: Stereophonics, The Blossoms and Jake Bugg – Sandringham Hammy was on driving duty again…
Manic Street Preachers
Gig Review: Manics, Charlatans & Ash – Audley End Some gigs just land perfectly – good(ish)…
The Beach Boys
Another weekend and another gig. Me, Neil, and Hammy — on the road again. Early pick-up,…
Just For One Day
Just For One Day – A West End Musical with Global Echoes After a late-night debrief…
Pulp
O₂ Arena, North Greenwich – Friday 13 June 2025The O₂ Arena hosted a night of Britpop…
Paul Heaton 2025
Bramall Lane, the historic home of Sheffield United F.C., played host to an evening of Britpop…
Ocean Colour Scene
Another gig. Another London stopover. And yes—another rail replacement service. This time Neil played chauffeur, driving…
Deacon Blue
This one wasn’t in the 2025 gig diary. But when Jimmy dropped me a message less…
Jason Donovan
Back to The Apex for the second time in four days, this time with my sister,…
John Power
A new year, a new venue, and a new format of gig. On this occasion, Hammy…
Punk Off
What is punk? It’s more than just music—it’s a movement. Born in the 1970s, punk was…
The Specials Ltd
The first gig of the year and what a way to kick it off. Neil, Hammy…