The Sherlocks, The Black Prince, Northampton
While Northampton venue The Black Prince has hosted a number of gigs since its major revamp, The Sherlocks was probably its biggest test and both the band and venue didn't…
The Vaccines, Roadmender, Northampton
The Vaccines have been playing a series of gigs at intimate venues across the UK in support of their latest album Back In Love City. While the Northampton show wasn't…
LIFE The Black Prince, Northampton, September 16, 2021.
LIFE, Luna Rosa, Tragic – The Black Prince, Northampton
Hull quartet LIFE headlined The Black Prince as part of series of #ReviveLive shows across the UK. Revive Live is a partnership between the Music Venue Trust and The National…
One Voice, The Concert, The Deco Theatre, Northampton
After a series of delays because of the coronavirus, One Voice - The Concert took place at The Deco Theatre in Northampton on Saturday night. Below is a gallery of…
Bombay Bicycle Club, Roadmender, Northampton
The second sold out gig at the Roadmender in three days saw indie giants Bombay Bicycle Club headline the venue. This was one of two dates the band was playing…
The Big Dirty, Swine launch, The Picturedrome, Northampton
The Big Dirty and GiantDwarf have launched their long awaited video, Swine. The project has been about four years in the making and as well as the formal screening at…
Fontaines DC, Roadmender, Northampton
Fontaines D.C. provided a stunning return for live music at the Roadmender with a headline gig as part of the Revive Live series. The band was due to go on…
Maddox Jones, The Black Prince, Northampton
Maddox Jones returned to The Black Prince on Saturday night for the venue's first live outdoor gig since coronavirus restrictions were relaxed. The singer songwriter had a busy 2020 establishing…
From The Archives: Gallows / Alkaline Trio, Northampton
As I continue my trawl though tens of thousands of photos as part of the NN Archives which is running over on New Boots, I thought I'd share a few…
Empyre, The Black Prince, Northampton, August 14, 2020.
Empyre / The Big Dirty, The Black Prince, Northampton
Can't stop the (acoustic) rock. Northants rock duo Empyre and The Big Dirty became the latest NN bands to play on The Black Prince's outdoor stage on Saturday night. The…
Maddox Jones, The Black Prince, Northampton
This gig by Maddox Jones was a bit of a significant one this. Recently, the Government gave the green light to outdoor performances. The gigs need to be quieter and…
NN Archives – June 2019 – 2008
While the music industry is still unable to put on gigs due to Government restrictions cause by the Coronavirus, I'm working with New Boots on the NN Archives project. As…
Tinie Tempah, Roadmender, Northampton, May 16, 2010
NN Archives – May 2019 – 2009
There's no gigs - and it looks like this is going to be the case for the rest of 2020. While I'm luckily enough to have corporate filming and photography…
Steve Pilgrim, The Playhouse Theatre, Northampton
Steve Pilgrim headlined The Playhouse Theatre last night. Regularly seen drumming for Paul Weller, Pilgrim is currently playing gigs across the UK to mark the 10th anniversary of his solo…
Working Men's Club, The Black Prince, IVW, Northampton, February 1, 2020.
Working Men’s Club, The Black Prince, Northampton
One of the best gigs from this year's Independent Venue Week was Working Men's Club at the Black Prince. The band is pretty unrecognisable from the one which opened for…
Phantom Isle, The Black Prince, Northampton
Here's some photos of Phantom Isle headlining The Black Prince to mark the release of their latest single I Am Urs. Another Northants band doing great things. You can check…
slowthai, Roadmender, Northampton
slowthai capped off an amazing year at the Roadmender last week with an early New Year's Eve Party. There's a review and a couple of photos running over at www.northamptonchron.co.uk…
Sarpa Salpa, Roadmender, Northampton, December 27, 2019.
Sarpa Salpa, Elijah Miller, Baby Lung, Krankhead, Roadmender, Northampton
Every year there's some great gigs over the festive period and Friday night was no different. Sarpa Salpa launched their new EP Say Something at the venue, headlining the Roadmender's…
Andy Crofts, The Playhouse Theatre, Northampton, December 22, 2019
Andy Crofts, The Playhouse Theatre, Northampton
Moons man Andy Crofts headlined two nights at The Playhouse Theatre in Northampton as part of a short acoustic Christmas tour this week. The Northampton native and regular in Paul…
slowthai, Brixton Academy, London
Another sold out gig by slowthai. This was the final show of the Northampton rappers' Bet Ya A £5er tour before Ty headed over to Europe and then America to…
Phobophobes, The Black Prince, Northampton, October 12, 2019
Photophobes, The Black Prince, Northampton
Phobophobes, The Black Prince, Northampton, October 12, 2019 Another great gig at Northampton's Black Prince, courtesy of London six piece Photophobes. I didn't know anything about this band before they…
Look Mum No Computer, The Black Prince, Northampton
Another packed night at The Black Prince for Look Mum No Computer. Featuring Game Boys, so many wires and some great electronic tunes.
Gary Numan, Roadmender, Northampton
The most lights I've ever seen at the Roadmender with virtually no space to shoot due to the barrier being so close to the stage and there being a box…
Thumper, The Black Prince, Northampton, 25.09.19
Thumper, The Black Prince, Northampton
A few photos of Dublin six piece Thumper. Without doubt, one of the loudest gigs of the year. For more details, visit https://www.facebook.com/hellothumper
Roadmender, Northampton, September 6, 2019
Stormbringer, Roadmender, Northampton
It's been great to see a run of local bands stepping up to headline the main room at the Roadmender, the latest being Stormbringer. First gig for the metallers with…
Madness, Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton
Madness returned to Northampton to headline Frankln's Gardens as part of a series of outdoor gigs across the UK. Opening for Madness was The Lightening Seeds. Photos were for jipmedia…
slowthai – Birmingham / Milton Keynes / Northampton
In recent months, slowthai has well and truly been putting Northampton on the map. The rapper released his debut LP Nothing Great About Britain in May to critical acclaim. Rather…
Sleaford Mods, Roadmender, Northampton
A couple of photos from Sleaford Mods' return to Northampton. Ahead of their gig, Andrew and Jason did an in-store signing at Spun Out. SBD Promotions main main Phil Moore…
Hands Off Gretel, The Black Prince, Northampton
Another retrospective upload. This time of Hands Off Gretel who headlined The Balck Prince. The band played here prior to the release of their album I Want The World. Great…
Enter Shikari, Roadmender, Northampton
A few of Enter Shikari headlining the Roadmender. The band was on tour supporting their latest LP, The Spark.
Skindred, Roadmender, Northampton
It's always great fun photographing Skindred who returned to the Roadmender as part of their Big Tings tour. Below are a few of the band from the pit and balcony. Support…
Peter Murphy & David J, Roadmender, Northampton
Bauhaus legends Peter Murphy and David J played to a sold out Roadmender on Sunday night performing the band's debut album In The Flat Field in full as well as…
The Lovely Eggs, Roadmender, Northampton
It's been a cracking year for The Lovely Eggs with their latest LP, This Is Eggland featuring praise from fans and critics alike. Third time playing in Northampton I think,…
Echo & The Bunnymen, Royal & Derngate, Northampton
Echo & The Bunnymen are out on tour in support of their latest record, The Stars, The Oceans & The Moon. Despite the LP being reinterpretations of some of their…
Level 42, Royal & Derngate, Northampton
Bass legend Mark King brought Level 42 to Northampton on Saturday night. While not touring in support of anything in particular, the band played in front of a sold out…
The Schizophonics, The Garibaldi, Northampton
I almost didn't bother leaving the house last night. Too hot, Monday night etc etc. However, I'm glad I did because The Schizophonics were flipping amazing. A definite contender for…
Billy Lockett, Royal & Derngate, Northampton
This was a fantastic homecoming gig for Billy Lockett, virtually selling out the Royal & Derngate's Royal stage. Some fantastic lighting during the show which saw Lockett perform, unaccompanied, on…
Marmozets, Black Peaks, Roadmender, Northampton
Not a lot to say about this one. Black Peaks who opened were excellent. Headliners Marmozets less so. I'd seen Marmozets open for someone like Funeral For A Friend at…
Don Broco, Roadmender, Northampton
Bedford rockers Don Broco headlined the Roadmender this week as part of the second leg of their Technology Tour. Joining them were Yungblud and The LaFontaines. The take home from this…
Amy Macdonald, Royal & Derngate, Northampton
Amy Macdonald kicked off her acoustic tour at Royal & Derngate in Northampton last night. Billed as an 'intimate' run of gigs, Macdonald played to a pretty much sold out…
British Sea Power, Roadmender, Northampton
Here's a few photos of British Sea Power who headlined The Roadmender on Sunday night. The band are out touring in support of their latest album Let The Dancers Inherit…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Lovely Eggs, Roadmender, October 23, 2016.
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.