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.
Grandmaster Flash, Roadmender, Northampton
The legendary Grandmaster Flash headlined the Roadmender last night, continuing a string of sold out shows at the venue. A great night featuring a mixture of soul, hip-hop and 70s…
The Libertines, Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham
Finally out on their first UK arena tour, The Libertines headlined the Barclaycard Arena on Wednesday night. Here's few photos from the gig. A full review (by @iangallagher82) will following…
Travis, Roadmender, Northapton
Another sold out gig at the Roadmender tonight. This time from indie rockers Travis, playing the venue for the first time since 1997. Pictured below is singer Fran Healy. More…
Eliza And The Bear, Roadmender, Northampton
Eliza And The Bear played a sold out gig on the Roadmender's Underground stage in Northampton on Friday night. The band release their debut album in April. Here's a couple…
Alien Ant Farm, Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
Alien Ant Farm began their UK tour last night with a sold out gig at the Craufurd Arms. They were playing their 2001 Anthology in full. Here's a few photos from…
We Are Scientists, Roadmender, Northampton
A quick shot of Keith and Chris from last night's gig at the Roadmender in Northampton.
University of Northampton Counterculture day
Alan Moore and Scroobius Pip were among the guest speakers at the University of Northampton's Counterculture day last weekend. A great day, loads of great speakers including Robin Ince and…
Jonah Matranga, The Three Cocks, Kettering
Former Far / New End Original - current Onelinedrawing man Jonah Matranga headlined The Three Cocks in Kettering on Wednesday. An amazing show by one of post-hardcore's* most influential singer songwriters. (*Or whatever…
Lucy Rose, Roadmender, Northampton
A few pics of Lucy Rose at the Roadmender in Northampton last night. Great gig, if - as Rose conceded - a bit of a strange one. Lesson of the…
Space, The Picturedrome, Northampton
Liverpudlian indie rockers Space headlined a sold out gig at The Picturedrome in Northampton on Saturday night. As well as a handful of new tracks, the band played hits from…
Gary Numan, Tim Muddiman & The Strange, O2 Forum, Kenitsh Town, London
A few images of Gary Numan from last night's gig in Kentish Town. It was Numan's third consecutive night at the venue, where he played his classic 1980 album Telekon…
Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Warwick Arts Centre
The amazing Godspeed You! Black Emperor at the Warwick Arts Centre on Thursday. Besides the rear projection, they played in pretty much darkness, so this was pushing my D3s' ISO…
Johnny Marr, Roadmender, Northampton
Great gig by the legend that is Johnny Marr at the Roadmender tonight. The place was absolutely packed. Only minor gripe was the lack of front facing lights.
Editors, O2 Academy, Birmingham
Editors singer Tom Smith from their sold out gig at the O2 Academy in Birmingham.
Starsailor, Roadmender, Northampton
Starsailor's frontman James Walsh, from the band's gig at the Roadmender in Northampton.
Fall Out Boy, Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham
Some pics from Fall Out Boy's recent gig at the Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham. Support by Professor Green, Matt & Kim and Charley Marley
The Shires, Corn Exchange, Bedford
Country duo The Shires kicked off their UK tour with a homecoming gig in Bedford on Friday night. Here's a couple of pictures of singer Crissie Rhodes and guitarist Ben Earle.
Florence + The Machine, Genting Arena, Birmingham
A few pics from Florence + The Machine's recent gig at the Genting Arena (formerly LG Arena formerly NEC etc etc) in Birmingham last weekend.
Foo Fighters, National Bowl, Milton Keynes
Here's something from tonight's Foo Fighters gig at the National Bowl in Milton Keynes. More should be appearing across some Johnson Press newspaper titles in the coming days.
Cropredy Convention 2015
Cropredy Convention returned for three days last week. Here's a few photos including Skinny Lister, Paul Carrack, Toyah Willcox, Level 42's Mark King, the Cropredy site and Katzenjammer. Probably a tie between Skinny Lister and…
Don Broco, Esquires, Bedford
Bedford's Don Broco played a hometown gig at Esquires on Thursday, a day before the release of their new album Automatic. Nightmare to shoot as the place was packed with…
Alive at Delapre: Sunday – Alfie Boe
The final night of Alive at Delapre was headlined by Alfie Boe who was accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra. Bit of a different crowd for this one. Enjoyable all the…
Alive at Delapre: Saturday – Jessie J & V V Brown
Day two of Alive at Delapre was headlined by Jessie J with support from Northampton's own V V Brown. Both excellent.
Alive at Delapre: Friday – McBusted
McBusted headlined the first night of Alive at Delapre in Northampton last night. Great opening night and a great show by them. Here's a few pics.
Electric Daisy Carnival, The National Bowl, Milton Keynes
Here's a few photos from the Electric Daisy Carnival which was at The National Bowl in Milton Keynes on Saturday. An amazing main stage with three other tents playing a host of dance…
Bad Rabbits, Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
Boston's Bad Rabbits headlined the Craufurd Arms on Friday night ahead of playing at today's Wireless Festival. Missed them the first time around at Craufurd and they didn't disappoint. Park…
Kylie Minogue, Newmarket Nights, Newmarket Racecourse
Kylie Minogue headlined the first Newmarket Nights at Newmarket Racecourse on Friday night, following an afternoon of racing. We were shooting from behind the mixing desk, so some way back.…
James Bay, No Tomorrow Festival
Here's James Bay performing at the recent No Tomorrow festival in Nottingham. I was covering both days of the festival for Getty.
Beartooth / The Color Morale, Roadmender, Northampton
A couple of pics of Beartooth and The Color Morale who played at The Roadmender in Northampton tonight. A few thoughts will follow on www.northamptonchron.co.uk in the next day or so.
Leon Barwell Memorial match, Sixfields, Northampton
Here's a couple of photos from last month's Leon Barwell memorial match at Sixfields in Northampton. One action shot and one of the players having a bit of a pre-match…
Palma Violets, Roadmender, Northampton
Palma Violets headlined the Roadmender on Tuesday night. Support was by Ming City Rockers who put in a cracking support slot. Good to see another busy night at the venue.
Adam Ant, Roadmender, Northampton
Adam Ant returned to the Roadmender on Saturday to headline a sold out gig. Can't say much about his set as I'm not going to pretend I know much of…
The Xcerts & Heyrocco, Roadmender, Northampton
A couple of pics of The Xcerts and Heyrocco who played at the Roadmender last night. Poor turn out for it sadly. Both bands were great though.
Therapy?, Roadmender, Northampton
Therapy? returned to the Roadmender in Northampton on Monday night. Here's a few pics from the gig. I wrote a few words about it for the Northampton Chronicle &Echo. …
From The Archives: Brand New, The Charlotte, Leicester
Everyone is getting understandably excited about the return of Brand New. Mene is an excellent tune following two awesome albums. I was working at The Charlotte in Leicester when they…
Samoans, Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
Samoans played the Craufurd Arms last night and we're pretty damn great. Here's a couple of photos.
Funeral For A Friend, Roadmender, Northampton
Funeral For A Friend returned to the Roadmender in Northampton on Saturday. Iffy lighting as usual, but here's singer Matt Davies-Kreye.
Placebo, De Montfort Hall, Leicester
Placebo headlined De Montfort Hall in Leicester on Monday. Here's couple of shots of Stefan Olsdal and Brian Molko. My colleague Alex Scoppie wrote a few words about it WOW24/7…
Greyfriars Bus Station demolition #blowdownday
Here's four photos from the demolition of Geryfriars Bus Station in Northampton. Taken from the balcony of a New Life building in Spring Boroughs. The photo on the top right…
Mica Paris, The Stables, Milton Keynes
I photographed Mica Paris for the promoter of her show at The Stables in Milton Keynes on Thursday, here's a photo from the night.
Moose Blood, Roadmender, Northampton
Moose Blood returned to the Roadmender on Friday. Pictured is singer / guitarist Eddy Brewerton.
Sleaford Mods, Roadmender, Northampton
The excellent Sleaford Mods headlined the Roadmender in Northampton on Friday. In short, a great night. There's a review on the Northampton Chronicle & Echo website.