Meteora : Edinburgh Bannerman’s 3rd Jan 2025 3.5 ***

An explosive night of fury and angst with this top Linkin Park tribute.

It’s cold outside, but the packed rock aesthetic of the legendary Bannerman’s Bar in Edinburgh is, like its famous whiskey collection, warm and welcoming. As one of … Read More

Black Cat Bone : 29th December 4 ****

On a night, apocalyptic weather has descended with such ferocity that one might imagine being swept away, much like Dorothy in the opening scenes of The Wizard of Oz. The tempestuous conditions seem almost prophetic, as the city prepared to … Read More

Treasure Island : Edinburgh Lyceum Theatre 4****

A delight! Joy to the eyes and music to your buccaneers.

The Lyceum Theatre has boldly charted new waters for its Christmas offering, eschewing the well-trodden path of pantomime in favour of an entertainingly inventive adaptation of Edinburgh native Robert … Read More

Swamplesque Trigger Happy Productions 4****

With the festive season fast approaching it is the time for the Edinburgh’s Christmas entertainment to ramp up a step, or in the cases of this venue quite a lot of steps, as Trigger Happy Productions, together with Assembly Theatre … Read More

Uncanny Valley – Cluny 2, Newcastle, 21st November 3.5 ***

Uncanny Valley: Cluny 2, Newcastle, 21st November Three and half stars.

The kids are not merely alright—they’re crafting extraordinary songs.

Uncanny Valley, a five-piece ensemble hailing from Newcastle, exudes the promise of a band far beyond their years. Barely into … Read More

Dubinski – 4****

– Four Stars ****

Sublime Sibling Synergy. Planet Earth, please welcome your new favorite band.

Indie rock band Dubinski (named after their late mother’s maiden name) lit up the stage at Newcastle’s Cluny 2, delighting the Geordie crowd. Born in … Read More

Demi Marriner : Sunderland Fire Station 14th November 2024 Four Stars ****

Four songs, four stars. Seriously, it was that good.

Being a supporting act for a major artist can be a tough gig. For some, it’s seen as a rite of passage; for others, it can feel like an endurance test—both … Read More

Deep Purple – One More Time Tour 10 November 2024 4****

The legendary Deep Purple blow the bloody doors off in Glasgow for their final (ever?) show.

Since 1968, Deep Purple have done it all—hit singles, landmark albums, countless lineup changes, and musical explorations through psychedelic, blues, hard rock, and heavy … Read More

SpongeBob Squarepants : The Musical ***** 5 stars – Allegro Productions

For over 35 years, Edinburgh’s amateur musical group Allegro has showcased a wide range of productions, from popular classics to lesser-known gems. This year, they’ve taken on one of their boldest choices yet: SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical.

For those unfamiliar … Read More

A Streetcar Named Desire The Royal Lyceum Theatre 4**** 4th November

Powerful stuff with top notch performances.

The Royal Lyceum Theatre have brought the Pitlochry Festival Theatre production of Tennessee Williams A Streetcar Named Desire to Edinburgh with much aplomb and a lot to live up to. The play, set … Read More