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Posted on Wednesday 17th April 2019

Spotlight On: Handmade 2019

Sunday 5th of May sees the return of Handmade! With headliners including indie electronica extraordinaires Metronomy, post punk revivalists The Futureheads and experimental post rock champions MONO, the independent music and arts festival held in the..

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Thursday 11th April 2019

Spotlight On: Record Store Day 2019

First started in 2008 to combat the fall of physical record sales resulting in an accelerating closure of independent retailers around the world, Record Store Day returns for its eleventh year offering a whole host of rare records to get fans and col..

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Wednesday 27th March 2019

Spotlight On: World Theatre Day 2019

Celebrating the value and importance of plays, pantomime and stage acting, World Theatre Day was first started in 1962 as a reminder to people all across the globe of the power of the art form as a means of inspiration for change through compelling p..

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Thursday 24th January 2019

Spotlight On: Independent Venue Week 2019

Gigantic is passionate about music and we understand the vital importance that the small stages of pubs, halls, theatres and local gig venues provide in giving rising acts their first opportunities to play before an audience. Despite being the lifeb..

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Tuesday 16th October 2018

Spotlight On: Metronome

Nottingham has a long-established reputation for being a creative epicentre right in the heart of the UK. Attracting attention from far and wide, the vibrant arts and music scene is reflected in the many talented performers in various fields and uniq..

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Thursday 24th May 2018

Spotlight On: Camden Rocks

Returning for it’s seventh year, Camden Rocks is the massive all-day festival which can proudly boast of a line up made up of over 200 acts, uniting such vital and influential headliners as Maxïmo Park, Public Image Ltd, Twin Atlantic and..

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Saturday 27th January 2018

Spotlight On: Independent Venue Week 2018

Independent venues are the lifeblood of live music. Before bands hit the big time and acts amaze audiences the world over, musicians need a space where they can cut their teeth. Somewhere they can play to real people and learn how to connect with the..

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Friday 15th December 2017

Spotlight On: Parallel Lines

Founded by Jon Dunn in 2013,Parallel Linesare the music and live events company behind some of the most exciting nights found in London. Playing host to essential artists, cult bands and cutting-edge acts on the cusp of breaking through t..

By Jimi Arundell

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