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Original Music Awards
Lighthouse Poole On Friday evening I had the privilege of co-hosting the 2023 Original Music Awards at its new home of the Lighthouse in Poole. Hangover Hill’s Matt Black and I had 23 awards to give...
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South of Salem/InMe
O2 Academy, Bournemouth – 29th January 2023 Very few local Dorset based bands have played headline gigs at the O2 Academy in Bournemouth, however no local Metal band have to my knowledge ever headlined...
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EP: “Greatest Hits – Volume One” by The Ken
When three stalwarts of the local Dorset music scene join forces for a new project there is always a good deal of interest to see what the musicians can come up with. Supergroups though, are not...
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News: As Everything Unfolds UK Tour Dates
including a date at the Bear Cave in Bournemouth 2023 was a whirlwind year for As Everything Unfolds with the release of their highly acclaimed new album Ultraviolet, nominated for Best Breakthrough...
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News: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds today announce their first show of 2024
at Lighthouse Poole on Sunday 17 March Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds today announce their first show of 2024 at Lighthouse Poole on Sunday 17 March. The intimate gig will mark Noel’s second at the...
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Lady Winwoods Maggot / Coosticks / Caliman
Hangover Hill Presents; Live & Unheard – Lighthouse, Poole After the thrill and positivity of the Original Music Awards last week, the Hangover Hill team are back at the Lighthouse in Poole at the...
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News: Stone Angels Announce their new Album “Up In Smoke”
Hard-grunge rockers Stone Angels announce their highly anticipated and sought after new album Up In Smoke on CD & bundle only and available to pre-order direct from the band for March 22 release...
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News: The Now Announce their Debut Album “Too Hot To Handle”
Vibrant and attention grabbing rockers The Now are proud to announce their much awaited and highly dynamic debut album ‘Too Hot To Handle’ for release March 1 on CD/vinyl and all digital platforms via...
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King Nun/Chig/Plastic Gold
60 Million Postcards, Bournemouth Thursday nights at Postcards usually signal an upcoming or touring band, delivered from the roster of the We Broke Free team. Over the years they have given us many a...
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News: Chris Shiflett Announces UK & Ireland Tour
Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett has announced Willy Cobb as support on his forthcoming headline tour in March, which concludes with a show at London’s Electric Ballroom on the 27th. Tickets are...
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Album: “A Triumph” by The TR5’s
One of Surrey’s best-kept secrets are a 5-piece retro styled band called “The TR5’s”, with their highly charged blend of 50’s Skiffle and early 60’s Rock n’ Roll. They have been entertaining a host of...
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Single: “Apology” by Nory-J
Regular readers will know that Nory-J is the Indie/Dream Pop pseudonym of the South Coast based British musician Jack Spooner; whose artistry has found itself with praise from a host of national radio...
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Florence Black/James & The Cold Gun/Strayers
Old Fire Station, Bournemouth Tonight, Merthyr Tydfil rockers Florence Black roll into Bournemouth, part way through their UK tour; promoting their sophomore album “Bed of Nails”. The album which was...
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Single: “She’s Trouble” by Sereniform
South Coast band “Sereniform” who only formed last year, have just released their debut single “She’s Trouble”. They have hit the ground running with everything already in place to help promote...
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News: Toby Jepson Announces Acoustic/Spoken Words UK Tour in May/June 2024
Returning to the stage as an acoustic artist throughout this May and June, Toby Jepson is set to bring stories of a ‘lifer’ in the music business to a venue near you, along with a retrospective run...
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News: Cursus Festival returns to Dorset on bank holiday weekend 24th-26th May...
Much-loved local music event Cursus Cider & Music Festival returns to Dorset on the bank holiday May 24 – 26, promising another weekend of fantastic live music and good vibes. Now in its ninth...
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News: Lighthouse is delighted to announce Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets
which will play the Concert Hall on Tuesday 25 June. There is no support act. Having last played live in the UK in May 2022 with the Echoes Tour, the band have since played extensively through the US...
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Single: “I Want More” by Scenius
So, Synth duo Scenius are back with a new single – this time a re-appropriation of the Can classic. I must admit at this juncture, not only was I not aware of this song; I was only aware of the band...
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Single: “Solstice” by Ralph Bishop
17 year old singer/songwriter Ralph Bishop follows up his fine debut single “Man Without Words” with a new offering that once again has been put together with the expert direction of Hangover Hill’s...
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News: Fazza Fest #4…..Announce New Venue and 2024 Line-Up
Featuring The Sporadics, Uncivilized, Self Abuse, Meat Sweats and More Punks and Rockers once again Unite To Honour Friend’s Memory in aid of Cancer Research UK for the fourth year… Faren “Fazza” Short...
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