Renowned for its beauty and rural setting in Somerset, Bath is an appealing destination to visit. This Roman founded city and UNESCO world heritage site is filled with historic places of interest, and literary-relevant spots to discover in and among Bath’s honey-coloured Georgian buildings. There is plenty to experience in this stunning place famed for…
A short visit to Bath, UK
The Scallop: artwork on the Suffolk Coastline
On the pebbled shores of Suffolk’s coast, a bright, metallic, sculpture arcs into the sky: the Scallop. Situated on the beach in Aldeburgh, Maggi Hambling’s Scallop glistens, reflecting the water’s radiance and sky beautifully. The Scallop, a sculpture to celebrate Benjamin Britten, has stood tall on the beach since 2003, in an area that is…
Review Suede Show London Eventim Hammersmith Apollo 12 October 2018
Quite a journey was travelled during Suede’s captivating performance for the first of their two night residency at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith London on 12th October 2018. Opening with offerings from their current album the Blue Hour, the on-stage screen that had transformed the five members performing behind it into cosmic shapes, was lifted a…
Review Foo Fighters Show London Stadium 22 June 2018
The Foo Fighters gave a long and powerful performance during the opener of their two night stint at the London Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on 22nd June 2018. The band brought immense energy from start to finish of their 2.5 hour set, as soon as the distinguishable first few chords of 2002’s mammoth hit,…
Review: Erasure at Eventim Apollo Hammersmith London February 2018
Erasure’s glowing performance at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, London shone brightness on a bitterly cold February night. Their vibrant set featured an array of synth-pop classics from the moment the British duo opened with 1986’s Oh L’amour to hits like, Sometimes, Stop, Drama, Victim of Love and Blue Savannah, with mid-90s gems Always and I…
Review: A Place To Bury Strangers Gig 22 September 2017 at 02 Forum, Kentish Town, London, UK
Accompanied by flashing strobe lights on a stage clouded by smoke and a reputation for being loud, A Place To Bury Strangers brought fierce energy to Kentish Town’s 02 Forum tonight with statement opener, We’ve Come So Far. Nearing the end of their current European tour supporting Texan psychedelic rockers, the Black Angels, APTBS’ London…
Theatre Review RSC’s The Tempest by William Shakespeare at Barbican London
The Tempest by William Shakespeare 20th June – 18th August 2017 at the Barbican, London Royal Shakespeare Company in collaboration with Intel Taking a seat in the Barbican’s theatre tonight, the sound of the ocean immediately transports the audience away from the busy urban London scenes outside the venue to distant shores in…
The Fragrant Lavender Fields: Mayfield Lavender Farm Surrey UK
Walking through the wonderfully fragrant lavender fields at the Mayfield Lavender Farm, Banstead, Surrey is a gentle overwhelming sensory experience. Waves of lavender subtly seep into your airwaves as you tread softly through the lilac vegetation, and dancing bees dart busily between the plants accompanying you on your walk. These 25 acres of vibrant purple…
Interpol Gig Review Alexandra Palace London on 1 September 2017
Marking fifteen years since their celebrated debut, Turn On The Bright Lights, NYC’s Interpol played the album in its entirety to a sold out 10,000 crowd at London’s Alexandra Palace last night for the start of their European anniversary tour. “It’s good to be back” announced singer, Paul Banks, one of the two remaining founder…
Review: Liars Rough Trade, London Show 23/08/2017
With the approaching release of their eighth album, TCFC on 25th August 2017, Liars played an intimate gig at London’s Rough Trade tonight. Combining a new LP and new line up, the band impressed fans and animated the store with their varied set, which comprised of new and old offerings including, Be Quiet Mt. Heart…