Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
In 20 years of watching live music, Nick Cave's headline gig in Nottingham was without doubt the best thing I've ever seen - let alone been lucky enough to photograph.…
The Jesus & Mary Chain, Roadmender, Northampton
Having photographed The Jesus & Mary Chain in Birmingham a few days previously, the band headlined The Roadmender in Northampton on Wednesday night. Playing, unbelievably enough, with even more smoke…
Paul Draper, O2 Institute, Birmingham
Paul Draper brought his UK tour to a close at the Institute in Birmingham on Saturday night. I was joined by Peter Ormerod who reviewed the show for Johnson Press…
Beyond The Tracks, Eastside Park, Birmingham
Below are a few photos from the final day of the inaugural Beyond The Tracks festival in Birmingham. Headlined by Editors, it also featured The Jesus & Mary Chain, Slowdive,…
UFO, Roadmender, Northampton
Classic rockers UFO headlined the Roadmender in Northampton last night as part of their UK tour ahead of the release of a covers album called The Salentino Cuts. The LP…
DMAs, Roadmender, Northampton
DMAs can't stay away from the UK, or the Midlands and were back at the Roadmender for the second time in two years this month.
Allusondrugs, Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
A few photos of Allusondrugs who headlined the Craufurd Arms in Milton Keynes last night.
Flashpoint Festival, Rockingham Castle, Corby
The Flashpoint Festival returned to Rockingham Castle in Corby in July for two days of live music. Here's a selection of photos from the opening day. Former Saturday Una Healy…
Olly Murs, Louisa Johnson, Northants County Cricket Club
Olly Murs and Louisa Johnson headlined Northants County Cricket Club in July. Below are a few images from the show, with the review by Kate Owens. More photos are available…
Bat Sabbath, Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
Cancer Bats kicked off their Bat Sabbath tour at the Craufurd Arms in Milton Keynes. Here's a few photos from the gig, as well as a review I wrote for www.northamptonchron.co.uk…
Women’s Tour 2017, Stage One – Daventry to Kettering
Here's some photos from the first stage of the 2017 Women's Tour. The race started in Daventry and finished in Kettering.
The King Blues, Picturedrome, Northampton
The King Blues headlined the Picturedrome in Northampton on Saturday. Led by singer Itch, the band is out on the touring in support of their new album, The Gospel Truth…
Honeyblood, Esquires, Bedford
The hugely hyped Honeyblood headlined Esquires in Bedford as part of the band's jaunt across the UK. Support was by Doe. Honeyblood released their second album, Babes Never Die last…
PINS, Esquires, Bedford
Manchester's PINS brought their Bad Thing tour to Esquires on Thursday night. Wrote a few about it which you can read here.
My Baby, Esquires, Bedford
Dutch trio My Baby headlined Esquires as part of their Prehistoric Rhythm tour. An amazing night of psych infused blues. This was a bit of a last minute dash over to the…
My Vitriol, Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
So, I desperately hoped this would be a good night. Unfortunately, it wasn't. When on form, My Vitriol are amazing, but this was far from it. I hate writing negative…
Paul Weller, Royal & Derngate, Northampton
Paul Weller headlined a sold out Royal & Derngate on Sunday night. Joined by former Northampton men Andy Crofts on bass and Ben Gordelier on percussion, Weller went down a…
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, KOKO, London
Just a couple from last night's Frank Cater & The Rattlesnakes gigs at the KOKO. Nightmare nightmare lighting and the busiest photo pit I've been in at the KOKO -…
Black Honey, Esquires, Bedford
Black Honey headlined Esquires in Bedford last night. Great gig and absolutely packed. The Brighton four piece are currently playing across the UK, touring in support of their latest single…
Idles, Esquires, Bedford
Idles kicked off their UK tour at Esquires last night. Easily the best gig I've seen this year so far and I'm pretty certain come December, this'll be in the…
Legends of GLC, Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes, #IVW17
Another Independent Venue Week gig, this time Goldie Lookin Chain. Three legends from the Welsh rap collective are out on tour and played to a pretty much sold out Craufurd…
Amber Arcades, Esquires, Bedford #IVW17
Amber Arcades headlined Esquires as part of Independent Venue Week. Pictured front woman Annelotte de Graaf.
Estrons / Indian Queens, Esquires, Bedford
Not strictly Independent Venue Week this one, but two great bands at a great Independent venue, just before #IVW17. Estrons, pictured above and Indian Queens below. Both were ace, with…
Avenged Sevenfold, Genting Arena, Birmingham
Here's a few photos from Avenged Sevenfold who headlined the Genting Arena in Birmingham on Friday. There's more photos of all the band on the bill and a review running…
Devil You Know, Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
First gig of 2017. Devil You Know kicked off their UK tour at the Cruafurd Arms on Tuesday. The band is fronted by former Killswitch Engage singer Howard Jones and…
The Shires, Royal & Derngate, Northampton
Here's a few photos of country music duo The Shires who headlined a sold out gig at Royal & Derngate tonight. The Shires are currently on tour across the country following…
Skindred, Roadmender, Northampton
Here's a few pics of Skindred who headlined the Roadmender in Northampton tonight. Great gig and some nice lighting at the venue. There will be a full review online at…
We Are Scientists, Esquires, Bedford
Here's a few of We Are Scientists who played a sold out show at Esquires in Bedford on Thursday night. A fantastic night of ace songs and great onstage banter.…
The Lovely Eggs, The Lab, Northampton
The Lovely Eggs returned to Northampton after a four-ish year absence on Sunday night. They played to a sold out Labour Club and were ace. The duo's latest single Drug…
Jazzy Jeff, Roadmender, Northampton
DJ Jazzy Jeff headlined The Roadmender in Northampton on Saturday night. Main support was by Symphonica who are also pictured below.
Fox Chapel, Ginger Snaps and Honey Lung, Roadmender, Northampton
Fox Chapel headlined the Underground stage of the Roadmender on Friday night to mark the release of their new single Ice Cream. Support was by Ginger Snaps and Honey Lung.…
Leo Robinson, Dept of Meat, Northampton
Leo Robinson launched his new EP 4000 at the Dept of Meat, in Northampton on Friday. Here's one pic from it.
Kunt and the Gang, Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
Kunt is out on his farewell tour. His headline show at the Craufurd Arms in MK was one of the funniest, wrongest things you'll ever see. I wrote a review…
Born Stranger, KOKO, London
Born Stranger made their live debut at London's KOKO on Friday night at Club NME. The band comprises of singer David Maddox-Jones and Raife Hacking. Their debut album sounds great.…
St Andrews, Birmingham
Couldn't really resist posting this photo after the reaction to it on Twitter. Just taken on my OnePlus 3 phone, but a stunning sunset over St Andrews ahead of kick…
Tom Jones, Bedford Park Concerts
Here's the one photo I'm allowed to show you from Tom Jones' headline set in Bedford in August. This was used by Tom across his official social media platforms following…
Bedford Park Concerts 2016
The Bedford Park Concert series returned fore three days on August 5, 6 and 7. Here's photos from the first day which featured Miss Dynamite, Jaguar Skills, Wiley, Kurupt FM…
Tour de France, Limoges, Stage Four
Two photos of the race for the line in Limoges on Stage Four of this year's Tour de France. Both are taken about five metes from the line. The top photo…
Electric Daisy Carnival, National Bowl, Milton Keynes
Here's some photos from this year's Electric Daisy Carnival at the National Bowl at Milton Keynes.
Flashback Festival, Rockingham Castle, Corby
Flashback Festival, Rockingham, Corby, 10.07.16
Public Image Limited, Roadmender, Northampton
This man looks both angry and a bit upset. Was a great set though. He's still got that menacing glare.
Matt Berry and the Maypoles, Esquires, Bedford
Toast of London star Matt Berry headlined Esquires in Bedford on Monday. Here, he's pictured with Bluetones man Mark Morriss on guitar.
Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band, Ricoh Arena, Coventry
Springsteen returned to the Ricoh Arean in Coventry on Friday night as part of The River tour. I was only able to stay for three songs before snappers were escorted out.…
MTV Crashes Coventry – Ricoh Arena, Day Two
Crashes Coventry returned to the Ricoh for the second day of the MTV event on Saturday. Day two was dominated by DJs and headlined by The Chainsmokers. The line up also…
MTV Crashes Coventry – Ricoh Arena, Day One
The MTV Crashes series headed to Coventry's Ricoh Arena on Friday and Saturday. Here's a selection of photos from the first day's action. From top to bottom there's two of…
Catfish and the Bottlemen, Royal & Derngate, Northampton
Here's a couple of images from Catfish and the Bottlemen who played to a sold out Royal & Derngate in Northampton on Saturday. Singer Ryan Evan Van McCann and an audience…
Manic Street Preachers, Genting Arena, Birmingham
Two photos from Manic Street Preachers' recent headline gig at the Genting Arena in Birmingham on Saturday. There's a full review and more photos running on Johnston Press websites across the…
Jess Glynne, Ricoh Arena, Coventry
Here's Jess Glynne doing her thing at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry last night. A gallery and review will be on Johnston Press titles in the south Mids area the…
DMA’S, Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
Aussie alternative act DMA'S were back in the region tonight for a sold out show at the Craufurd Arms. Here's one shot from the show. More images and a review…
Shane Filan, Royal & Derngate, Northampton
Former Westlife man Shane Filan who played at Royal & Derngate in Northampton on Saturday night. There should be some more on www.northamptonchron.co.uk in the coming days.