Ceremony #4 – Esquires, Bedford
The team of promoters based out of Esquires brought Ceremony back to the Bedford venue for its fourth instalment on Saturday. The main stage was headlined by Hot Wax and…
Sprints – Esquires, Bedford
Dublin's Sprints played a cracking headline set at Esquires ahead of a festival spot the following day at Live At Leeds. The band released one of my favourite debut albums…
Hell Is For Heroes – Esquires, Bedford
Hell Is For Heroes headed to Esquires in Bedford to play a warm-up gig ahead of playing at this year's 2000 Trees festival. The band released a run of acclaimed…
Ceremony #3 Festival – Esquires, Bedford
The third instalment of Bedford Esquires' Ceremony festival took place on Saturday, with hundreds of music fans watching dozens of acts perform. I took hundreds of photos throughout the day,…
PVA & Double Helix – Esquires, Bedford
After a postponed gig in 2021, Grammy nominated electronic trio PVA finally headlined Esquires as part of a UK tour. PVA released their debut album Blush last year and headed…
IVW23 – Trampolene – Esquires, Bedford
Independent Venue Week got under way at Esquires in Bedford with alt-trio Trampolene. The band, led by Jack Jones, were playing gigs in both Bedford and Milton Keynes as part…
Therapy? – Esquires, Bedford
Therapy? returned to Bedford for the first time since 1998 to headline Esquires. The trio of singer and Andy Cairns, bassist Michael McKeegan and drummer Neil Cooper tore through a…
Alfie Templeman – Esquires, Bedford
Bedford singer songwriter Alfie Templeman headlined a sold out gig at Esquires. Templeman had been due to play at the town's Halloween Festival which had previously been cancelled. Joining Templeman…
Bodega / Regressive Left – Esquires, Bedford
New York's Bodega are on tour across the UK in support of their latest album Broken Equipment and returned to headlined Esquires in Bedford. The band previously played the venue…
Yard Act – Esquires, Bedford
After covid enforced postponements, Yard Act returned to Esquires in Bedford to headline DIY Magazine's Class of 22 tour. It was almost exactly 12 months since the band last headlined…
Paul Weller – Bedford Park, Bedford
Paul Weller returned to the region to headline Bedford Park as part of the Bedford Park Concerts series. The mod icon was joined by his band featuring Ocean Colour Scene's…
Tom Grennan – Bedford Park, Bedford
Tom Grennan headlined an incredible sold-out hometown headline gig at Bedford Park, playing in front of thousands of fans. He was joined by Eden Hunter, Ella Eyre, The Scruff and…
The Specials – Bedford Park, Bedford
The Specials kicked off the opening night of the Bedford Park Concerts series with a career spanning set. The Coventry 2-Tone legends were joined by Tribes and Melt Yourself Down.…
Ceremony #2 Festival – Esquires, Bedford
Esquires hosted Ceremony #2 Festival on Saturday, the second instalment of its annual all-dayer. The line-up featured Pip Blomb, Big Joanie, Opus Kink, Keg, Low Hummer and Low Girl on…
Ride, Lemondaze – Esquires, Bedford
Shoegaze legends Ride kicked off their UK tour with a warm-up gig at Esquires in Bedford. The band is touring the UK in support of their 1990 album Nowhere, which…
Paul Draper, Love Amongst Ruin – Esquires, Bedford
A few photos from Paul Draper headlining Esquires in Bedford. Former Mansun man is currently on tour in support of his second solo album, Cult Leader Tactics. Support was by…
IVW22 – Pom Poko – Esquires, Bedford
Second trip to Esquires as part of Independent Venue Week 2022, this time to see Pom Poko. Fantastic set by the Norwegian indie post-punk quartet. Support was by Low Girl…
IVW22 – James Bay – Esquires, Bedford
James Bay got Independent Venue Week off to an early start at Bedford Esquires with a sold out headline gig. The BRIT award winner was joined by Scottish singer songwriter…
Bernard Butler, Esquires, Bedford
Bernard Butler headlined Esquires, the second of two rare solo gigs by the acclaimed guitarist. Butler rose to prominence in Suede, playing on the band's first two album. After leaving,…
Don Broco, Esquires, Bedford
Don Broco returned for a hometown gig at Bedford Esquires to end their UK tour. The band has been playing sold out gigs in front of thousands of fans each…
The Murder Capital, Esquires, Bedford
The Murder Capital returned to Esquires in Bedford to play a warm up gig ahead of appearing at Liverpool's Sound City festival. Another incredible show by the Dublin post-punk band…
Yard Act, Esquires, Bedford
There's tons of hype around Leeds post-punk quartet Yard Act and they absolutely lived up to all expectations at Esquires. Their headline set was easily another contender for gig of…
Stereolab & Andy Bell, Esquires, Bedford
Photos of Anglo-French avant-pop band Stereolab headlining a sold out Esquires. Joining Stereolab was Ride guitarist Andy Bell, performing his Space Station show. https://www.instagram.com/p/CTUylywo6XD/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CTUDq_toISK/
Ceremony #1, Esquires, Bedford
Esquires in Bedford hosted the inaugural Ceremony #1 Festival on Sunday. Below is a set of photos featuring all of the acts who played the Main Stage and The Pad…
Tom Grennan, Esquires, Bedford
Tom Grennan returned to the stage “where it all started” for the final two performances of a triumphant six-show sold-out ‘residency’ at Esquires in Bedford. The chart-topping singer songwriter announced the…
Low Girl, Viddy, Esquires, Bedford
Low Girl and Viddy were the first acts to perform back inside Esquires since the relaxation of coronavirus restrictions. While it was still a socially distanced gig, it was great…
Ho99o9, Esquires, Bedford
US hardcore hop-hop duo Ho99o9 headlined Esquires in Bedford the day before opening for Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes at Ally Pally in London. Ho99o9 spent last year opening for…
Sorry, Esquires, Bedford
One of the latest hotly tipped and highly rated post-punky outfits Sorry headlined second room, Holy Moly's, at Esquires. The band's debut album 925 has received a lot of hype…
Warmduscher, Esquires, Bedford
Despite being in February, Warmduscher's headline gig at Esquires in Bedford I'm pretty certain will be a contender for gig of year come December. The band were playing the venue…
Dry Cleaning, Sinead O’Brien – Esquires, Bedford
First gig of 2020 was Dry Cleaning at Bedford Esquires. The band, currently on the front cover of this month's DIY Magazine, are out on tour with Sinead O'Brien. Good…
Mallory Knox, Esquires, Bedford
Emotional scenes at Bedford as Mallory Knox played their final show before disbanding. The sold out venue was packed with fans, friends and family of the band.
The Murder Capital, Esquires, Bedford
One of the contenders for gig of the year. An amazing set by Dublin's post punk five-piece, The Murder Capital.
Bodega, Esquires, Bedford
Photos of US art-punks Bodega headlining Esquires in Bedford. Opening Was Working Men's Club who were on their final run of shows before a planned switch-up of their line up.…
Pottery / Egyptian Blue, Esquires, Bedford
Another one of those gigs with quite a bit of buzz behind it but in all honestly, didn't quite do it for me. Good turn out for it and as…
Rolling Blackouts Costal Fever, Esquires, Bedford
Tons of hype be hind this show at Esquries and another which sold out well in advance of the gig. The Australian indie rockers released their latest LP Hope Downs…
Black Honey, Esquires, Bedford
Black Honey were back at Esquires in Bedford this month. The band released their self titled LP last year and returned to the venue for the first time in more…
The Orielles, Esquires, Bedford
This is a another 'retrospective upload' and I'm honest, not one I remember that much about! Can't recall much about The Orielles, but they were supported by the excellent Enjoyable…
INHEAVEN, Esquires, Northampton
Inheaven, Esquires, Bedford, UK, Independent Venue Week, 02.02.18 Second time at Esquires for Inheaven who were headlining the venue as part of Independent Venue Week.
Bedford River Festival 2018
The Bedford River Festival celebrated its 40th anniversary at the weekend with tens of thousands of people descending on the town's river and surrounding area to enjoy a whole range…
Tom Grennan LP launch gigs and signings, Esquires, Bedford
Tom Grennan celebrated the launch of his debut album Lighting Matches with two shows and signing sessions at Bedford Esquires. Hundreds queued to see Grennan play in his hometown, two…
The Lovely Eggs, Esquires, Bedford
A few of The Lovely Eggs who headlined Esquires as part of their jaunt around the UK supporting their new album This Is Eggland.
Dream Wife, Esquires, Bedford
Following the somewhat lackluster gig by Cabbage a few days before, Dream Wife headlined Esquires on Friday and were excellent. Below are a few photos from the gig, with support…
Cabbage, Esquires, Bedford
Cabbage brought their headline UK tour to Esquires in Bedford on Wednesday night. There's been a sizeable amount of hype around the band since they broke through last year and…
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…
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…
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…
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