By Camilla WhitfieldPhotography by Abigail Lam Variety is the spice of life, and this is something which the curators of Dot To Dot clearly took to heart while keeping the festival running since its debut in 2005. The Friday leg of the 3-day festival, which began in Manchester over the bank holiday weekend, didn’t disappoint…
By Camilla Whitfield In just over two weeks, hallowed festival ground, Heaton Park, will be welcoming the 10th anniversary return of a sold-out Parklife, having hosted the event since its location transfer in 2012. It is one of the UK’s most popular music events due to its celebration of an impressive variety of genres –…
The beginning of May was heralded in by Live At Leeds and it is fitting that it shall wave goodbye to May with pinky and index fingers raised, to an equally exciting Metropolitan festival. However, this time we have the pleasure of welcoming it to our backyard on the 24th of May. The festival season may already be in full swing, however, Dot To Dot is one not to be overlooked. It’s set to follow its successful predecessors in full force and judging by the line-up, it easily contains the potential to be the best year yet.
Review by Camilla Whitfield Photography by Georgina Hurdsfield When a festival has enabled acclaimed acts such as Ed Sheeran, Catfish and The Bottlemen and George Ezra to sink their teeth into the music industry, it’s guaranteed to become synonymous with showcasing only the best fresh talent to emerge within its 12 years of activity. As…
By Camilla Whitfield Photography by Amelia Jones (@inkblots) Night People is notoriously known for its dimly lit and intimate atmosphere. With only a small barrier separating the audience from the stage, it is easy for artists to instantly build a connection with the audience. Last Friday’s headliner, Ryan Jarvis, may be making waves in the…
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