
Madness – 2026
A very tired trip to Rock N Roll Circus in Norwich for Madness, Ocean Colour Scene, The Wailers and friends — with GA+, picnic benches, chips and plenty of talking bollocks proving just as important as the music.
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A very tired trip to Rock N Roll Circus in Norwich for Madness, Ocean Colour Scene, The Wailers and friends — with GA+, picnic benches, chips and plenty of talking bollocks proving just as important as the music.

A weekend in Prague for OMD: eight miles on foot, £1.86 pints, accidental fare-dodging and another superb live show from one of my favourite bands.

The Proclaimers bring their unmistakable songs and humour to a summer performance at Royal Hospital Chelsea.

Pixies perform at the Royal Albert Hall on a memorable London night featuring some remarkably expensive refreshments.

A recent Fleetwood Mac convert sees Rumours of Fleetwood Mac celebrate the songs and changing eras of the band.

The Charlatans deliver an excellent Friday-night performance at Norwich UEA.

A predictable travel delay precedes a lively Norwich performance from Youth Killed It.

Two Paul Heaton aficionados head to Norwich for The South and an evening built around a much-loved songbook.

Scouting for Girls bring familiar pop favourites and a proper mood lift to Cambridge Corn Exchange.

Two years of live gigs, comebacks and questionable pint spending—reviews and memories featuring Oasis, Bob Dylan, Pulp, Paul Heaton and many more.