As SXSW London made its much-anticipated European debut, the festival’s sprawling program of tech, art, and music converged in Shoreditch, drawing a diverse crowd of innovators, creators, and music lovers. Among the 100+ acts lighting up the city, Gender Crisis delivered a set that captured the raw, urgent spirit of modern punk.

It’s been over a year since Heart Attack Man was last in the UK and with a new album out this set was the perfect opportunity to showcase new music not just to any existing fans in the room, but to potential new ones. Opening with Laughing Without Smiling, one of their new tracks, the band immediately took control of the stage. The high paced set which mainly focused on the newer album tracks also has a good mix of older fan favourite songs. With constant movement and energy from the band on stage, to the multiple crowd surfers and stage divers they built up the excitement for the rest of the night, and with the announcement that they will be headlining the same venue later this year they have guaranteed many people will return.

Self proclaimed ‘ragtag bunch of misfits’ Sunday Best are creating the representation within the scene that they didn’t have growing up, completely independent and fully DIY, Sunday Best leave everything on the stage!

When Rivers Meet on their ‘Addicted To You’ release week tour was always promised to be great, with their album reaching number 4 on the top charts whilst being a fully independent band - their fans were sure to turn out.

Zimmer90's performance at Manchester's Gorilla on May 9, 2025, was a captivating blend of electronic and acoustic sounds that transformed the venue into an immersive acoustic journey. The duo's dynamic stage presence and seamless transitions from melodic melodies to energetic dance beats kept the audience engaged throughout the evening. Fans praised the show as "very upbeat and loud," highlighting the vibrant atmosphere and the crowd's enthusiastic response.

South by Southwest has officially arrived in the UK. For the first time in its storied history, the internationally renowned festival has landed in London, transforming Shoreditch into a week-long hub for music, film, tech and culture. Running from June 2nd to 7th, SXSW London is bringing together creatives from across the globe to share ideas, perform live, and premiere original work across hundreds of venues, screens, and stages.

It’s been close to 3 years since the last As It Is show, and 5 and a half years since the full lineup played a show together. After announcing their comeback last year, re-recording their debut album their first show back together is in the band's hometown of Brighton with fans travelling from all over to celebrate the band's return.

Twenty One Pilots’ Clancy World Tour has proven to be a triumph, spanning 22 Countries, across 4 continents, the tour was the band's biggest tour to-date. From August 2024, to May 2025 Tyler Joseph & Josh Dun played a total of 73 shows in more than 60 cities - every show bridging a high energy, immersive concert to their fans!  The tour kicked off in Denver, Colorado and would come to an end more than nine months later with a two-night epic finale at the renowned O2 Arena in London. 

Melin Melyn arrived they captured the audiences attention from the start, coming on stage and saluting everyone before starting the gig off.

Elvana is a uk based Elvis fronted nirvana tribute band from Newcastle -upon- Tyne. Having already rocked multiple festivals including download and Glastonbury  they returned to London to take on the mighty O2 Academy Brixton.

ROXOFF is an action packed indoor festival at the Brickmakers in Norwich, which started at 14:30 and didn’t end until gone 23:00; with the crowd never wavering.

Big Special tore through a sold-out set at Oslo Hackney on May 5, 2025, turning the venue into a full-blown pressure cooker

It’s the night of Pet Needs biggest headline show to date and the wrap of their ‘Fractured Party’ , a weekend of live shows by the band. With fans travelling from all over the stage it set for a memorable night

It's the penultimate night of Orchards UK tour, celebrating the release of their recent album Bicker which has taken them up and down the UK. Tonights show being at The Moth Club in Hackney

If you’re on the hunt for 10 mosh worthy bands to see while at Slam Dunk Festival this year, then you’ve come to the right place.

There aren’t many venues left in London like the New Cross Inn. A cornerstone of the grassroots circuit, it’s known for loud nights, affordable drinks, and a stage that’s launched more than a few careers. On Monday 28 April, it played host to five bands covering a wide spectrum of alternative sounds — from punk to post-hardcore to melodic indie — in a stacked and well-paced evening that felt like a proper showcase of where UK DIY music is at.

On a warm Tuesday night on the 29th of April, The Norwich LCR at the University of East Anglia was transformed back into the 90s. The nostalgic sounds of Ocean Colour Scene, supported by Kula Shaker,  played the city venue for one night only on their 24 date 2025 UK tour. 

Brighton’s The Great Escape (TGE) returns in May 2025, transforming the city into a vibrant centre for new music discovery. Over four days, from Wednesday 14th to Saturday 17th May, more than 450 artists will play across numerous venues, ranging from intimate pubs to pop-up stages on Brighton Beach. This annual event has gained a reputation for being the place to spot emerging artists early, in a relaxed but bustling atmosphere.

Bloodstock Open Air 2025 continues its legacy as the heart and soul of British heavy music, set in the scenic grounds of Catton Park, Derbyshire. With a powerful mix of iconic headliners and exciting newcomers, this year's festival, scheduled for 7th to 10th August, promises a vibrant celebration of all things metal.

Christian Löffler’s live performance really encapsulates the calmness and beauty that can be found in ambient and progressive house music, whilst also bringing his own unique sound. It was really refreshing to experience! Performing in such an intimate venue made the whole experience feel very unifying; like a safe space. It was impossible to not sway to the beat like the rest of the crowd.