📸: @Raquia.takes.photos Self proclaimed pop rock singer/songwriter Danny Wright is about to embark on his third UK headline tour in July this year, headlining shows in Glasgow, Manchester and London. I sat down with him to discuss the tour, his inspirations and all things music. We commence the interview sitting in a backroom of London’s O2 Academy Islington where Danny is pumped for the last … Continue reading Danny Wright Interview
Little Mix have been dropping new songs left, right and centre in the lead up to their incredible new album that came out this month, titled Confetti. Their 6th studio album was released earlier this month and hit number 2 in the UK charts, which is their highest charting album since their 2016 number 1 album, Glory Days. The Little Mix girls started dropping singles … Continue reading Track-By-Track Album Review: Little Mix – Confetti
The Vamps release their second hit from their upcoming album. The Vamps are well and truly teasing their fans, with the release of yet another song from their much anticipated fifth studio album. Following on from the albums first single ‘Married in Vegas’ which was released in July, the band have delighted their fans with another edgy pop track titled ‘Chemicals’. ‘Chemicals’ is the second … Continue reading Review: ‘Chemicals’ by The Vamps
Date: 11th March 2020 Location: Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff (Contains spoilers from the tour) The tickets for this tour went on sale nearly a year ago and after much anticipation, Lewis Capaldi’s first official UK headline arena tour arrived in Wales. Opening the show was Donna Missal, who’s free spirit and powerful vocals captured the audience’s attention throughout her set. Along with her catchy songs, … Continue reading Lewis Capaldi: Divinely Uninspired To a Hellish Extent Tour
Photos by Raquia Ali Date: Sunday 1st March 2020 Location: Shepherds Bush Empire, London This was by far RoadTrip’s biggest show to date and the anticipation was evident throughout the large crowd of fans that were queued all the way around the building of the Shepherd’s Bush Empire. The show commenced with ex RoadTrip member Jack Duff who fans were ecstatic to see supporting their … Continue reading RoadTrip Shepherd’s Bush Show
Date: 9th February 2020 Location: Nuneaton Alstar’s second Live tour of 2020 featured solo artists Danny Wright, Brad O’Neill, James Essex and Olivia Duffin; as well as boyband Dare You Not To. This was the third date of the tour and fans were devotedly queuing at 10am in anticipation for the show ahead. Olivia was a bundle of energy as she opened the show with … Continue reading Alstar Live Review
Date: 29th January 2020 Location: Arena Birmingham This was the first date of the European leg of the Jonas Brothers appropriately named Happiness Begins tour. From the moment the show started it was everything my 10 year old Jonas Brothers obsessed self had hoped for. The show started with support act Livvia who warned up the crowd with her angelic vocals. Next was Jordan … Continue reading Jonas Brothers: Happiness Begins Tour
Date: 14/12/2019 Location: Asylum, Birmingham This was the last date of the exclusive CBA Gigz show hosted by ex boy band member Mikey Cobban, which featured a variety of different acts including VLTGE, Dare You Not To, Just The Brave, United Vibe and Nathan Gurd. The show began with Mikey hyping up the crowd ready for the acts with his charming charisma and his … Continue reading Ultimate Xmas Tour: Review
Date: 19th November Location: O2 Academy, Bristol This show was completely sold out which was obvious from the second I arrived at the venue as even the priority queue was stretched around the corner of the venue and when the show finished I understood exactly why. The entire venue was full of excited fans anticipating the presence of the edgy English singer/songwriter who’s real … Continue reading Yungblud: Review
Date: 9th November 2019 Location: Asylum, Birmingham This was the second to last date on RoadTrip’s Hero Tour and RoadTrip fans were waiting energetically for the five piece boy band made up of Andy Fowler, Rye Beaumont, Brooklyn Wyatt, Jack Duff and Sonny Robertson to perform. As always they had Wiggy keeping them entertained with his pop classics and his impressive dance moves. Opening … Continue reading RoadTrip: Hero Tour Review
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