Better Joy’s Rise Continues As Manchester Indie-Pop Breakout Commands London’s Hammersmith Apollo
Better Joy’s upward momentum shows no sign of slowing as Bria Keely brings her shimmering indie-pop project to the vast stage of Hammersmith Apollo on 20th November 2025, opening for Amy Macdonald. It’s a landmark moment for the Manchester-based songwriter, whose journey from intimate rooms to arena-sized crowds has accelerated at remarkable speed over the past eighteen months.
The Last Dinner Party: Brixton Triumph Caps A Meteoric Rise
The Last Dinner Party close out 2025 on a remarkable high, returning to London for a two-night stand at O2 Academy Brixton that feels less like the end of a tour and more like the coronation of Britain’s most talked-about new band. Photos from the first night on 7th December — captured by photographer Neil Lupin — show a group not merely riding a wave of hype, but commanding it.
The Triumphal Return Of Rachel Stamp With The Gospel At The 100 Club
Tonight was Rachel Stamp’s first full-band show since the loss of their legendary drummer Robin Guy, who sadly passed away from cancer last year. Heartbreakingly, his deputy Belle Star — who had also stepped in behind the kit on occasion — also died within months,...
The Long Road Festival 2025 – Day Three: Soul, Chaos & Catharsis
By Sunday, The Long Road Festival had found its rhythm. The fields of Stanford Hall carried the easy sway of a crowd sunburnt but unbowed, moving slower but still humming with anticipation. Chrome gleamed in the Lucky Dice Car Show, the smell of barbecue drifted lazily on the breeze, and six stages offered the final promise of fire, surprise, and catharsis.
The Long Road Festival 2025 – Day Two: Swagger, Soul & Moonshine
If Friday was the spark, Saturday was the explosion. The sun blazed down as dust swirled in the fields, laughter rolled across campfires and blankets, and the crowd arrived in full force. Day two was stacked with swagger, soul, and stadium-ready country, a perfect middle chapter to The Long Road story.
The Long Road Festival 2025 – Day One: Discovery & Crescendo
Day one at The Long Road Festival 2025 wasted no time reminding everyone why it has become the UK’s premier celebration of country and Americana. Nestled in the picturesque grounds of Stanford Hall, the site was alive with dusty boots, rhinestone sparkle, and the...
Latitude Festival 2025 Day Three: Elbow Announce Lionesses’ Win Amidst A Day of Drama, Dream Pop And Downpours
While Friday basked in sunshine, Sunday was a different beast altogether. Grey skies loomed over Henham Park and a torrential downpour soaked early risers, while those lucky enough to be near a tent (as we were heading in to see YUCK Circus) got a reprieve. The rest...
Latitude Festival 2025 Day Two: Fatboy Slim Flares, Clean Bandit Soar & Leon Bridges Smoulders In The Suffolk Twilight
After Friday’s bask in Suffolk sunshine, Saturday arrived with a greyer palette. The weather quickly turned moody, unleashing scattered showers across Henham Park. Still, the spirit of Latitude didn’t waver. Instead, it thrived in spite of the elements. From...
Latitude Festival 2025 Day One: Sting Shines, Basement Jaxx Bring The Heat & Rising Stars Steal The Spotlight
Friday at Latitude Festival 2025 launched three days of genre-crossing celebration with an eclectic, emotionally rich day of music across its iconic stages. From the expansive Obelisk Arena to the tree-wrapped intimacy of the Sunrise Arena, day one delivered sharp...
Alice Merton Brings Sharp Pop Precision To The Rainbow Stage At BST Hyde Park 2025
As the sun began to dip behind the trees in Hyde Park on 11th July, a throng of festival-goers packed into the Rainbow Stage area, drawn by the magnetic presence of German-Canadian artist Alice Merton. The singer-songwriter—best known for her breakout hit No Roots—delivered a punchy, emotionally agile set that brought the stage to a vibrant close, just before Neil Young And The Chrome Hearts took the spotlight over on the festival’s main Great Oak Stage.
Sunday In Photos At Download Festival XXII
Sunday at Download Festival XXII delivered an electrifying finale to an unforgettable weekend, blending heavy riffs, soaring vocals, and pulsating energy across multiple stages. While the day saw some light rain, it was mostly brightened by glorious bursts of...
The Zipheads launch a Rock’n’Roll Renaissance on Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th is, of course, the perfect day for The Zipheads to launch their much awaited third album Rock‘n’Roll Renaissance at the Camden Underworld. A lot happened since the release of their second album "Z2 : Rampage", and the St Albans trio came to show it....
Saturday In Photos At Download Festival XXII
As Download XXII roared into its second full day, Saturday continued the weekend's adrenaline-fuelled ride with genre-defying performances and unexpected highlights spanning metal, prog, and punk. From blistering headline sets to electrifying surprise slots on the...
Friday In Photos At Download Festival XXII
The sun rose over Donington Park as Download XXII launched into its first full day of music on Friday, setting the tone for a weekend of genre-spanning mayhem. From shredding solos to surprise mash-ups and festival debuts, the atmosphere buzzed with anticipation as...
Sam Fender Road Tests People Watching At London’s O2 Arena Ahead Of 2025 Stadium Tour
Sam Fender has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the past few years, a deserved rise after years of grafting, honing his craft and producing a catalogue of material that addresses hard topics while inspiring. The North Shields-hailing singer, songwriter and guitarist has...
Revisit Wembley In Photos As Taylor Swift Wraps Epic 149-Date Eras Tour
You'd have to have had your head buried in the sand these past couple of years to have missed news of Taylor Swift's epic Eras Tour snaking it's way around the globe for a massive 149 3+ hour shows in countries across five continents. The sixth concert tour from West...
A Classic Rocking Sunday Night With The Quireboys And Continental Lovers
The Quireboys return with new album Wardour Street for a classic Rocking Sunday night out with the Continental Lovers supporting.
Sunday In Photos At Glastonbury 2024
Check out all the goings on across the final day at Glastonbury Festival 2024 in glorious photos with the likes of Shania Twain, Nothing But Thieves, Avril Lavigne, Toby Lee and Paloma Faith among others!
Saturday In Photos At Glastonbury 2024
Check out all the goings on across Saturday at Glastonbury Festival 2024 in glorious photos with the likes of Cyndi Lauper, Kara Jackson, Michael Kiwanuka, Camila Cabello and Coldplay among others!
Friday In Photos At Glastonbury 2024
Check out all the goings on across Friday at Glastonbury Festival 2024 in glorious photos with the likes of PJ Harvey, Olivia Dean, Squeeze, Headie One and LCD Soundsystem among others!
A Child’s Experience At Glastonbury 2024
Only 7 years old, but already our son considers himself a Glastonbury Festival veteran! It’s his 5th visit to the wonderful festival, 5 and a half if you count when I was 6 months pregnant. He’s missed only the fallow and covid years in his lifetime and is in ours and...
Weezer’s Double Header Slot Feels Like Support At The O2
With LA-hailing rockers Weezer seemingly misstepping with a planned (ans subsequently aborted) 2022 Broadway run in New York and joining the triple-header bill for the Green Day-fronted Hella Mega Tour alongside EMO outfit Fall Out Boy across 2021 and 2022, the Rivers...
How Could Saturday Be Topped? Wychwood Festival Had A Go On Sunday – Day 3
To be honest, I was unsure how to top last night's epic day at Wychwood Festival, but I returned with the prospect and with eagerness to catch up with several acts I was looking forward to seeing live. The weather was warm and sunny, perfect festival weather, I guess...
From Hip Hop To Rock, It’s A Bangin’ Saturday At Wychwood Festival 2024 – Day 2
Staying on site, I noticed that the campervan pitch I had been allocated was right next to Cheltenham Racecourse station on The Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway, it was running a steam service so I wandered over to watch one of the trains come into the...
The Sunshine Returns For Mighty Hoopla 2024 At Brockwell Park – Day 2
Following on from a fabulous Friday that had the rain staying away but the sun struggling to peak through the clouds, day 2 of Mighty Hoopla 2024 at South London's Brockwell Park was a reversal, with occasional cloud cover providing welcome respite from the beating...
Wychwood Festival 2024 – The Music Festival That Offers So Much More – Day 1
I was looking forward to Wychwood, a local to me music festival that offered so much more than simply music, it offers comedy, activities and workshops for all to get involved with, quite simply it’s a festival for all the family and I can see why its one of the best...
Mighty Hoopla 2024 Is Resplendent At Brockwell Park – Day 1
Quickly becoming a mainstay of the London day festival scene since kicking off in 2017 before finding it's current home in South London's Brockwell Park a year later, Mighty Hoopla is the pop festival, an event that immediately created a safe and fun home for London's...
Another Amazing All-Star Evening At The Vive Le Rock Awards Show 2024
The Vive Le Rock Awards show was once again a brilliant all star live show.
Rockshot Magazine’s Photographer Favourites 2023
2023 has been an immense year for live music and the Rockshot Magazine team have had a tonne of fun getting down to headline shows and festivals throughout the year to capture the raw energy of today's finest live music acts giving it their all on stages large and...
JLS Command The Arena Stage At The O2
On their 19th show at The O2 Arena in London, English boyband JLS proved that they've still got the magic that captivated fans over a decade ago. Fans have been buzzing since they announced the Everybody Say JLS: The Hits Tour and tonight the atmosphere was electric...
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