Archive for June, 2011
REVIEW: BATTLES AT BRISTOL TRINITY CENTRE (28/06/11)
When Tyondai Braxton quit the band last year, Battles lost their most inventive composer, not to mention the alien vocalist of cult hit single ‘Atlas’. A combination of those vocals and the reputation of his solo work had made the multi-instrumentalist their most prominent member, and his absence left fans fearing an onrushing malaise. Their [...]
WIN WEEKEND OFFENDER GOODIES WORTH OVER £200!
In recent months we’ve given away a whole heap of festival tickets and now we’re here to kit you out in some stylish threads to boot. We’ve teamed up with Weekend Offender to give away a men’s goodie pack with over £200 worth of clothes, including T-shirts, polo shirts and hoodies. To be in with [...]
COME AND WORK FOR US!
We are looking for suitable people to join our distribution teams this summer in Bristol, Plymouth and Newquay. We distribute flyers, samples, packs and of course 247 Magazine to shops, club and music events and festivals during the summer. We have loads going on over the next few months and need extra people to join [...]
WORLD RENOWNED PHOTOGRAPHER TYLER CUDDY TO VISIT BRISTOL AND PLYMOUTH
Californian photographer Tyler Cuddy will be making an appearance and providing a signing opportunity at Two Seasons Bristol store on Wednesday 20th July and in the Billabong Plymouth store on Thursday 21st July between 12 noon and 3pm. The event, In association with Billabong Girls Europe, is open to the public who will have the [...]
BRISTOL BANDS WANTED TO PLAY AT BALLOON FIESTA
The famous Bristol Balloon Fiesta, which takes place from August 11-14, is looking for local bands to play. They’ve teamed up with local brewery Zero Degrees to host live music. They want to hear from local singers/songwriters, bands, musicians and performance artists interested in playing in front of thousands of people at the Balloon Fiesta. [...]
FAT FACE BEACH EVENTS HIT THE SOUTH WEST
Summer’s on its way, the forecast is good and the living just got a whole lot more fun thanks to Fat Face. They’re launching some exclusive beach events and are giving lucky guests the chance to learn to surf, paddle board or sea kayak – all for free! What’s more, the fun won’t end at [...]
REVIEW: BON JOVI AT ASHTON GATE STADIUM, BRISTOL (27/06/11)
Walking into the packed Ashton Gate stadium to see one of the staples of the mainstream rock diet, Bon Jovi, I couldn’t help but wonder why Bristol didn’t get more big gigs. Granted, bands like Take That and Bruce Springsteen are probably too big for the 20,000 plus capacity football ground, but acts such as [...]
INTERVIEW WITH TELLISON
Tellison are one of those bands you can’t help but like, a down to earth bunch of lads who sure do know how to have a good time…especially when they head out West. We caught up with frontman Stephen Davidson ahead of their Bristol gig and slot at Gloucestershire’s 2000 Trees festival. With a surge [...]
SURFDOME CELEBRATE LAUNCH OF NEW SKATE WEBSITE WITH MASSIVE COMPETITION
European lifestyle store Surfdome.com has launched a dedicated skate department for AW’11. The Surfdome Skate Department will be stocking skate’s most credible and stylish brands with clothing from the likes of Enjoi, Santa Cruz, LRG, Element and RVCA, to skate footwear from brands including Lakai, Circa, Vans, DC, Emerica and Es. The store will also [...]
REVIEW: BATTLES AT CARDIFF SOLUS (26/06/11)
Tonight’s line-up is one for drumming geeks. Featuring revered stickman John Stanier, formerly of Helmet and Tomahawk, Battles became known to the wider world with 2007 single Atlas, a furious seven-minute experimental workout that, if you’re unfamiliar with, you’d probably recognise from a myriad adverts and TV shows. Despite such a level of mainstream exposure, [...]
REVIEW: PRIMAL SCREAM AT THE EDEN SESSIONS, CORNWALL (23/06/11)
Primal Scream celebrate the 20th anniversary of their iconic and career-changing album, Screamadelica, by playing it in its entirety. From the original Screamadelica-era Primal Scream, Bobby Gillespie (vocals), Andrew Innes (guitar) and Martin Duffy (keyboards) remain. Post-Screamadelica and ex-Stone Roses bassist, Mani is also still in. Guitarist, Robert “Throb” Young left a few years ago, [...]
REVIEW: THE ART OF PLY IN BRISTOL
The Art of Ply, an exhibition at The Showroom in College Green, is a rare gem, don’t miss the opportunity to witness some truly original furniture design combined with the artwork of Bristol’s finest street artists. The words of William Morris encapsulate the essence of The Art of Ply; ‘Have nothing in your houses that [...]
REVIEW: BEACH BREAK LIVE 2011
Since 2007 Beach Break Live has been creating an exciting buzz around the festival scene and thanks to a little help from BBC TV show Dragons Den the festival is now one of the biggest in the UK. The festival which is now held at Pembrey county park in South Wales have seen the likes [...]
WIN: TICKETS TO HOME FESTIVAL OF ACOUSTIC MUSIC THIS WEEKEND
Home is a two-day festival focusing on acoustic music, voices and song from around the world. A celebration and exploration of different cultures and languages at a time when we’re losing global cultural biological and linguistic diversity, HOME features unplugged sets from a wide range of outstanding international artists. Will include live music, food vendors, [...]
RED BULL STAGE AT ST PAULS CARNIVAL
With a history of hosting one of the rowdiest parties at London’s Notting Hill Carnival, Red Bull Music Academy is getting involved in Bristol’s long-running St Paul’s Carnival on Saturday 2nd July. Partnering with local Bristol promoters Team Love, the free party will take place at the centre of the St Paul’s carnival and will [...]
GET READY FOR GLOBAL GATHERING
The first of two big dance festival’s of the summer is approaching fast – get ready for Global Gathering which takes place on 29-30 July in Stratford Upon Avon. With a line-up covering all genres in dance music, headliners include Tinie Tempah, Underworld, Pendulum and Chase and Status. Seven arenas each day will be hosted [...]
CARDIFF SWN FESTIVAL 2011: LINE UP ANNOUNCED
Cardiff SWN Festival returns for its fifth year as Wales’ premier new music festival with an extra day added, meaning it runs from Thursday October 20 – Sunday October 23. Already confirmed to be in the Welsh capital hosting stages are Artrocker, Barely Regal Records, BBC Radio 1, Bella Union, British Music Abroad, Bubblewrap, Clash, [...]
REVIEW: ERASURE AT WESTONBIRT ABORETUM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE (18/06/11)
We arrived at Westonbirt Arboretum under very dark skies on Saturday night with high expectations. We have been fans of Erasure since the very beginning and been to most of their concerts, so we knew we would not be disappointed. We were treated to a great support act, Sophie Ellis Baxter who did her very [...]
REVIEW: tUnE yArDs AT BRISTOL FLEECE (20/06/11)
This sold out tUnE yArDs gig was tipped as one of the ‘must see’ gigs of the year and the cream of the Bristol music crop was there to witness it, fronted of course by Big Jeff. tUnE yArDs is the baby of Merrill Garbus, an unlikely musical hero. Like Wye Oak, she has that [...]
REVIEW: PRIMAL SCREAM AT CARDIFF SOLUS (20/06/11)
There is a slight misconception that Screamadelica was warmly embraced by all and sundry when it was released. There was in fact still a large proportion of Primal Scream fans who were shy and retiring indie types, rarely seen outdoors, save for when the latest Sarah Records release hit the shops. Most of these were [...]
