It probably has not escaped your attention that this year’s Mercury Prize winner was announced on Thursday evening. Sampha, a South-Londoner, who has worked with some of the biggest names in the business; including Drake, Kanye West and Beyoncé, bathed in his own recognition last night, as he took home this year’s Mercury Prize. The …Read More
Black Sabbath: This legendary rock group are cited as the leading pioneers of heavy metal, and formed in Birmingham in 1968. The original line-up featured lead guitarist and main songwriter Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, drummer Bill Ward, and of course singer Ozzy Osbourne. They have since sold over 70 million records worldwide and won …Read More
The first day of the seventh PennFest set the weekend up to be a great one, despite the unwelcome downpour. Noasis kicked off proceedings on the main stage and whilst there wasn’t much of crowd at that point of the day, those few who witnessed their set enjoyed belting along to “Rock n Roll Star” …Read More
PennFest returns for its seventh year and appears ready to rock our socks off with a diverse line-up offering something for everyone. Primal Scream are set to headline Friday night on the main stage, and appear to have shaken their setlist up since the release of their album ‘Chaosmosis’ last year, promising some fan favourites …Read More
ValeFest 2017’s record number of performers entertained several thousand punters on Saturday in what will have been a hugely satisfying day for the student organisers. The festival boasted five venues: the main stage, second stage, dance tent, acoustic tent and arts tents, as well as multiple food, merchandise and charity stalls, and over the course …Read More
The Build Up to ValeFest 2017 is covered here at Burn FM Music as we bring you day by day previews of each stage throughout the week leading up to ValeFest 2017 on Saturday 3rd June. Here we preview the acts performing on the Second Stage this year: IsaacO Self-titled ‘Medical student in the day …Read More
ValeFest finally arrive’s on the Vale tomorrow, and with over 40 artists across 6 stages there’s plenty of talent to sample. Here are 6 of my favourite’s that shouldn’t be missed on Saturday. Sam Jackson & the Struggles Local hero Sam Jackson leads this folk-rock group with strong vocals and plenty of charisma (and a great …Read More
The Build Up to ValeFest 2017 is covered here at Burn FM Music as we bring you day by day previews of each stage throughout the week leading up to ValeFest 2017 on Saturday 3rd June. Here we preview the acts performing on the Acoustic Stage this year: Philippa:Zawe Kicking off this years acoustic …Read More
Last month I interviewed the wonderful vocalist and front-woman Chloe Ozwell from Sister Shotgun after their gig in Birmingham’s O2 Academy; we discussed the band’s latest EP ‘Devour!’, musical influences and her experience of being a woman in the industry. How would you describe your band’s unique sound to someone who is new to your …Read More
Slam Dunk have announced the final line up poster with all the stage splits for this year’s festival and here is the low down on each of the headliners for all the 8 stages. Enter Shikari are tearing up the main Jägermeister stage, in celebrating their debut album ‘Take To The Skies’ turning ten years …Read More
