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Former singer from The Seahorses Chris Helme was back in Northampton as part of his UK tour to headline The Black Prince. It was the First time back in Northampton for Helme who hadn't...
Read MorePsychedelic, ambient trio The Utopia Strong headlined The Black Prince as part of their UK tour. The band features legendary former snooker player Steve Davis alongside Kavus Torabi and...
Read MoreIndie rockers The Boo Radleys were in Northampton to headline The Black Prince as part of their UK tour to support their new album In Spite Of Everything. The band are best known for their...
Read MoreNorthants rapper Weirdoe returned to The Black Prince for his headline 'Take It To The Grave' show. Weirdoe is one of the best and one of my favourite acts coming out of Northampton at the...
Read MoreBby headlined The Black Prince as part of a short run of dates across the UK and Europe on their 'Hometown Tour'. The band's Northampton gig was one of five they were playing on a tour which...
Read MoreThe Hara released their latest album The Fallout at the start of this year and headed to Northampton to headline The Black prince. Didn't know much about these guys going into the gig, but...
Read MoreRounding off Independent Venue Week at The Black Prince was Dylan LeBlanc. The US singer-songwriter has been playing a host of dates across the UK as part of an intimate solo...
Read MoreWill Varley's headline gig at The Black Prince as part of Independent Venue Week was another I went into not knowing much about. The singer-songwriter is one of the founding members of the...
Read MoreThe Clause returned to The Black Prince in Northampton for the venue's second sold out show of this year's Independent Venue Week. It was the second sold out show by the Brummie based indie...
Read MoreIt was another busy Independent Venue Week gig at The Black Prince for alt-indie duo EEVAH. The Halifax duo comprise of singer and bassist Nicole Hope and guitarist Richard McNamara - the...
Read MoreVC Pines headed to The Black Prince for the second gig at the venue as part of Independent Venue Week. The project of Jack Mercer, VP Pines released his latest EP Viole(n)t Colour last year,...
Read MoreThe Molotovs kicked off Independent Venue Week in Northampton with a sold-out gig at The Black Prince. Fronted by Siblings Matthew Cartlidge and Issey Cartlidge the band headed to the venue...
Read MoreThere's always 'one' gig over the Christmas and New Year period which everyone is out for - and this year it was Return Of The Mac. I don't usually go in for cover bands, but this collective...
Read MoreBlues rock guitarist Lawrence Jones returned to Northampton to headline The Black Prince to play his final 'band' show. Jones’ latest album Bad Luck & The Blues topped the official...
Read MoreHull shoegaze quartet bdrmm returned to the region to headline The Black Prince as part of promoter Picky New's second anniversary celebrations. bdrmm released their ace third album...
Read MoreKettering rockers Backseat Juliet will be playing at this summer's Bloodstock Festival after winning the Northants leg of annual new band competition Metal 2 The Masses (M2TM). Heats have...
Read MoreGaz Brookfield topped a line-up of a trio of acoustic singer songwriters at The Black Prince. Brookfield was joined by Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq and Chris Tavener. Wasn't quite sure what to...
Read MoreNorthants singer-songwriter Eden Lole brought her UK tour to a close at The Black Prince. Lole has been playing dates across the UK as part of her debut headline tour. Lole released her...
Read MoreThat Joe Payne returned The Black Prince to play a headline gig with his eight piece band. Payne was using the gig to preview a bit of a revamped sound, image and energy and played songs...
Read MoreThe eight and final day of Independent Venue Week in Northampton concluded with a headline set by singer songwriter Caoilfhionn Rose. Joining Rose was Harrison Hood, playing his first gig...
Read MoreApparently the busiest gig of Independent Venue Week for The Black Prince, I raced over to The Black Prince to catch Birmingham indie rockers The Clause having first popped into The Lab for the...
Read MoreThe Bug Club returned to Northampton on the fourth day of Independent Venue Week to headline The Black Prince. The Welsh duo released their latest album On The Intricate Inner Workings Of...
Read MoreIndependent Venue Day got off to an early start in Northampton with The Black Prince kicking off proceedings a day early on the Sunday with headliners The Emerald Dawn. This is a...
Read MoreThe Black Doldrums have been out touring in support of their new album and returned to The Black Prince on Friday. The trio who mix elements of post-punk and goth genres released their...
Read MoreAvant-garde pop nine-piece Woahgetter returned to The Black Prince in Northampton for the final gig of their recent run of dates across the UK. The band, who played both the Northampton...
Read MoreRaging Speedhorn played their first headline gig in Northampton for a long time on the day new single Night Wolf was released. The Corby metal act were playing two 'almost home' gigs...
Read MoreA retrospective upload this one - and not a gig I remember much about - other than it being a headline gig by PleasureInc. with support from Thistle! I think there was a ton more acts on the...
Read MoreThe Fierce And The Dead headlined The Black Prince as part of a short run of UK dates. The band, which originate from London, melds elements of psychedelic rock, post rock, shoegaze and...
Read MorePunk rock trio The Subways returned to Northampton to headline The Black Prince as part of their latest jaunt across the UK. Never see these guys put in a band shift and they were in great...
Read MoreFor the last time! The members of Phantom Isle brought the band to an end with a hometown headline gig at The Black Prince. The trio, led by Peter Marchant, had previously announced plans to...
Read MoreJeffrey Lewis returned to Northampton with his band The Voltage to headline The Black Prince. The acclaimed US anti-folk singer-songwriter was back in the UK as part of a tour to support new...
Read MoreDefenestration played their first headline gig at The Black Prince on Saturday night. The Kettering five piece returned earlier this year supporting Raging Speedhorn at a fundraising gig in...
Read MoreBilly Lockett played an intimate sold out headline gig at The Black Prince to celebrate his birthday. The singer songwriter has recently supported Sam Ryder and played in front of thousands...
Read MoreUS rock and soul act Darnell Cole & The Vibe headlined The Black Prince as part of their UK tour. Support at the Northampton venue was by Woof. More photos of gigs at The Black Prince...
Read MoreThe Soap Girls returned to The Black Prince in Northampton as part of their Wild At Heart tour. The duo, who ended their last UK tour at the venue, are playing 14-gigs in the UK before...
Read MoreAnnual weekender Mayday Mayhem III headed to The Black Prince for the first time over the bank holiday weekend. I was only able to make the latter part of the second day this year because of...
Read MoreGnoomes are back in the UK and kicked off a run of dates across the country at The Black Prince. Second time in Northampton for the Russian natives, who are currently based outside of the...
Read MoreScottish singer, composer and mulit-instrumentalist C Duncan headed to Northampton to play a solo acoustic shows. Duncan's 2015 debut Architect was nominated for a Mercury award and his...
Read MoreMark Cann's Woahgetter packed onto The Black Prince stage in Northampton for their inaugural gig. The avant-garde pop collective released their debut single I Can't Love You Any more in...
Read MoreThe final day of Independent Venue Week at The Black Prince was headlined by Steve Mason, lead singer and one of the founding members of The Beta Band. Not really my kinda thing, but the...
Read MoreThe sixth day of Independent Venue Week and the fifth at The Black Prince was headlined by TVAM. This was probably the highlight of the week at the venue for me. TVAM are an trio who meld...
Read MoreSinger songwriter Ten Tonnes headlined the fourth Independent Venue Week gig at The Black Prince. Ten Tonnes is Ethan James Barnett. He released his debut album Dancing Alone was released...
Read MoreThe fourth day of Independent Venue Week and the third at The Black Prince was headlined by Northampton rockers Empyre. This was the only show of the week at the venue to sell out in...
Read MoreThe third day of Independent Venue Week and the second at The Black Prince was headlined by Portsmouth five piece Hotel Lux. Support was by Northampton gloomy post punk collective...
Read MoreWakefield trio Skinny Living kicked off Independent Venue Week 2024 at The Black Prince in Northampton on the second day of the national initiative to champion venues across the UK Happy to...
Read MoreLow Girl celebrated the release of their singles vinyl compilation with a headline gig at The Black Prince. The 12" features six of their bands previous singles and has been released by...
Read MoreHaving supported The Lovely Eggs last year, The Bug Club returned to Northampton to headline The Black Prince. The Welsh trio joined in the Halloween spirt, dressing up for the occasion and...
Read MoreTrampolene are out on a UK tour supporting the release of their latest album Rules Of Love & War. Joining them for their headline gig at The Black Prince were The Barratts. More...
Read MoreSinger songwriter Dave McPherson returned to Northampton to play a solo acoustic gig at The Black Prince. The InMe frontman was back in town ahead of playing with his band in London the...
Read MoreNewton Faulkner played a sold out headline solo acoustic set at The Black Prince in Northampton as part of the United By Music tour. The tour is a partnership between The National Lottery...
Read MoreHamish Hawk headlined The Black Prince as part of the United By Music Tour. The tour is a partnership between The Music Venue Trust and The National Lottery and follows previous 'Revive...
Read MoreTwinfest is one of the highlights of Northampton's music calendar and it was back for another year last weekend for four days live music at venues across the town. This year, The King...
Read MoreBC Camplight has been out on a 'solo piano' tour of the UK which came to The Black Prince on Friday night. Once again, the venue was packed to see the acclaimed singer-songwriter playing a...
Read MoreHawthorne Heights headed to Northampton to play a Slam Dunk warm up gig at The Black Prince. Joining them were Northampton's Tigerstyle. More photos of gigs from The Black Prince are...
Read MoreAnother busy night at The Black Prince in Northampton for a solo acoustic gig by Starsailor main main James Walsh. Support was by Charlotte Carpenter who is due to release her debut album...
Read MoreLichen Slow headlined The Black Prince as part of a tour to support their debut album Rest Lurks. Lichen Slow is the project of Joel Harries & Malcolm Middleton. The former is frequently...
Read MoreMusician, author and TV presenter John Robb has recently published an amazing new book, charting the history of goth. To promote The Art Of Darkness: The History Of Goth, Robb has been on a...
Read MoreThis was a bit of a good one. slowthai has been playing a run of small 'pub' gigs across the UK as part of the 'Best Night Of Your Life' tour to promote his new album UGLY. Tickets for his...
Read MoreOpus Kink brought Independent Venue Week to a close at The Black Prince with a great headline set. Second time in Northampton for these guys and my third time seeing them. There was a great...
Read MoreMy penultimate gig of Independent Venue Week was Pale Blue Eyes at The Black Prince. Another packed one for the venue, with support by The Covasettes and Tvål. Headliners Pale Blue Eyes...
Read MoreShow #3 of Independent Venue Week was indie-pop five piece Delights at The Black Prince. Support by Northampton acts Pavilion and Lite Sleeper. More photos of gigs at The Black Prince,...
Read MoreThe Subways are out on tour in support of their new album Uncertain Joys and headlined a sold out gig at The Black Prince. Great atmosphere and hell of a shift by the trio. Support was by...
Read MoreSpinadisc records held its annual Christmas party at the Black Prince on Friday. The gig was headlined by indie five piece Rolling Thunder with support by FFSYTHO?!, Maddox Jones, Balter,...
Read MoreTragic launched new EP Recidivism with a hometown headline gig at The Black Prince. Probably one of the best gigs of the year at the Northampton venue. Great atmosphere, tons of energy in...
Read MorePhantom Isle and Megalashhh both launched new EPs at The Black Prince on Friday night. Both records have been released by Eight Limb Entertainment. Phantom Isle's Out Of Blue EP was released...
Read MoreCalifornian garage rockers The Bellrays headlined The Black Prince on Halloween. They were joined by The Big Dirty, who donned outfits from their Swine video for the gig. More photos of...
Read MoreGirls In Synthesis returned to Northampton to kick off their tour for their new album The Rest Is Distraction. Having previously played at The Lab in 2021, GIS headlined The Black Prince...
Read MoreDozens of musicians headed to Northampton for the inaugural Town Takeover Festival. The multi-venue festival was organised by the pair behind The Scratched Record Podcast, Elliott Farrar and...
Read MoreRock duo JOHN headlined The Black Prince as part of a fundraising gig organised by the pair behind the Pure Mood Podcast. Joining them were Norway's Spielbergs and Corby's Luna Rosa. The gig...
Read MoreGomez singer songwriter Ben Ottewell headlined The Black Prince as part of a short run of acoustic gigs. Joining Ottewell was joined by Jasmine Burns and Keiron Farrow. More photos of...
Read MoreOne of the best nights at The Black Prince in ages for the inaugural Oculate live event. Joining headliner KiLLOWEN was a ton of NN talent including Anti!i, Remieworld, Vince Law, L30...
Read MoreThe Revive Live Tour returned to The Black Prince with a headline set by Ditz. The band is touring in support of their debut album The Great Regression which was released in...
Read MorePsych goth post-punk trio Black Doldrums are on the road touring in support of their latest album Dead Awake. This was definitely one of the loudest gigs I've heard at any venue in recent...
Read MoreMost people on stage at The Black Prince? Quite Likely. The Jim Jones All Stars are the latest nine-piece band by the acclaimed rock and roller. Great set by the band who meld "psych rock...
Read MoreBig Loss finally played their rescheduled headline gig at The Black Prince to mark the release of their latest EP. The trio were joined at the Northampton venue by Blood Visions and Katie...
Read MoreThe Lovely Eggs returned to Northampton for the fourth time and their first headlining The Black Prince. The Lancashire duo have been on the road touring in support of their 2020 album I Am...
Read MoreThe Wytches returend to Northampton to headline a rescheduled Revive Live show at The Black Prince. Revive Live is an partnership between The Muisc Venue Trust and The National Lottery to...
Read MoreGreat work by Maddox Jones at The Black Prince, celebrating the forthcoming release of his debut album Believe It. The singer-songwriter and former frontman of The Departure returned as a...
Read MoreGreat mid week gig courtesy of October Drift who are currently on a UK tour. Theses guys weren't on my radar at all until their arrival in Northampton. The quartet release their new album I...
Read MoreAnother great night of live music at The Black Prince with Scalping, Mandy Indiana and Drowned. Not an awful lot of front facing light other than for Drownd, but still managed to get some...
Read MoreFFSYTHO?! brought Independent Venue Week 2022 to a close at The Black Prince. She was joined on stage for one of her first gigs in Northampton by Brooklyn D4 and Mark Ski. Support was by...
Read MoreGig five of six on this year's run of Independent Venue Week gigs and this time, back at The Black Prince to see the incredable Press To Meco. Great turn out to see the band, which features...
Read MoreAfter Tina pulled out of their Independent Venue Week gig at The Black Prince, bloody/bath stepped into headline. They were joined by Megalashhh and Glow Worm. More photos of...
Read MoreThe Black Prince got Independent Venue Week off to a start in Northampton with a headline set by Andy Bell. The Ride guitarist (also formerly of Oasis and Hurricane #1) brought his Space...
Read MoreStrange Bones brought their UK tour to The Black Prince as part of the national Revive Live series of shows. Cracking gig by the Blackpool electro-punks. Support was by Calva Louise and Deaf...
Read MoreIndie pop quartet The Lottery Winners headlined The Black Prince as part of a run of UK dates in support of their album Something To Leave The House For. Great gig by the Leigh natives, who...
Read MorePhotos from Kinships' EP launch at The Black Prince. The quartet's new record, Vice, is out now and available on all regular streaming platforms. Support by Afreine and Little Bitboy. For...
Read MorePhantom Isle returned to The Black Prince for their first gig at the venue since it's overhaul to headline Stalkers Night. Support was by Rolling Thunder and Krankhead. More photos from...
Read MoreWhile 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 dissapoint. It was...
Read MoreHull 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 Lottery to...
Read MoreMaddox 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...
Read MoreCan'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 gig was the...
Read MoreThis 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 still be socially...
Read MoreOne 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 Bodega last year,...
Read MoreThe Black Prince had a great run of gigs to mark this year's Independent Venue Week. Although I didn't manage to get to all of them, there I managed to see shows by SPQR, ROAM and King...
Read MoreHere'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 out more by...
Read MoreSam Battle - AKA Look Mum No Computer - brought his UK tour to The Black Prince in what was an amazing night of electronic madness. Battle's set was part structured, part improvised and part...
Read MoreA few photos of Dublin six piece Thumper. Without doubt, one of the loudest gigs of the year. For more details, visit...
Read MoreAnother 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 turn out for it...
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