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Want to know more beyond the music? Our live music news section is crammed with the most up to date news and features from within the scene.
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Love a specific niche of live music? Whether it's bouncing around in a mosh pit or going to see big stadium tours, our in depth genre sections help you find the perfect domain for your tastes.
Rock & Metal
The electronic equivalent of a mosh pit, fiends of metal and the more hardcore side of rock music are catered for in this section. Whether you're lusting for the punky euphoria of Slaves, screaming to Rammstein's intense groove or wallowing in the black abyss of Paradise Lost, it's all here.
Indie & Alternative
Want to find out where your favourite bands are playing next? Want to read interviews with the next big thing, or reviews of the latest guitar driven masterpiece? This section features some of the most comprehensive information on the web about the UK indie scene, with a constantly updated gig section backed up by up-to-date news and insights for the rock enthusiast.
Hip Hop & R&B
B-Boys and G-Girls unite; here's an in-depth run down of the UK's vibrant hip hop and R&B scene, with everything from tour information on the likes of Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J Blige and Frank Ocean up to reviews of the biggest albums both old and new.
Reggae & Dancehall
Bask in the sweet sounds of Jamaica and feel the sunshine riddims. From the meanest sound systems to the leanest dub plates, we’re spreading the love of dancehall and reggae by bringing you latest happenings from the scene.
Electronic
Welcome to the home of live electronic music, where everything from stadium powerhouses of rave such as The Prodigy and The Chemical Brothers sit alongside forward thinking trendsetters Autechre and Brian Eno. We've a hugely in depth clubs section, but this area runs down all the events where the machines are brought to life.
Pop
If you're a disciple of pop look no further. Every major tour is listed within our pop music live section, whilst our news section charts the activity of every major star, be it Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj or Bruno Mars.
Funk & Soul
There's few better experiences in life than the sweat soaked boogie of seventies funk and soul, gigs that showcase the awesome talents of masters like Stevie Wonder, Prince, Aretha Franklin and many more. You'll find details of those here, as well as information on the newest soul supremos out there, from Gregory Porter up to Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings.
Folk & Blues
If you're into two of the oldest and most revered forms of popular music then this is your destination of choice. Whether you're a traditionalist with keen ears for Robert Johnson and Bob Dylan, or a fan of new exponents like First Aid Kit and Kurt Vile, all the events here will appeal to you - as well as a news section detailing all the latest activity within the realm of this music.
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If you're a lover of live music our section is perfect to find out more information about everything going on in the world of pop, rock, indie and much more. Whether you're in rapture of rappers or enthralled by guitars, our gig guide lists every live music event around, from the stadium tours of rock gods up to intimate folk shindigs in delightful boozers, established icons to the most exciting next to break talents. If you're after concert tickets or insider knowledge on what's coming up, here's the place.
We've crammed an abundance of genres in there, meaning whatever your musical niche of choice you're well served. Metal fans, you'll be as well served as shoegaze enthusiasts are in your lust for gig tickets, and our news section details all the album reviews, tour rumours, artist interviews you could ever desire.