All the drama seemed to be happening down in Chelmsford, what with Amy Winehouse cameo-ing with the Specials and a last-minute cancellation from headliners Oasis. There weren’t as many surprises at Stafford’s Weston Park site, the days running as smoothly as you would expect from such a slick, pop-polished juggernaut. I’d set my hopes low this year, my motive being to have a fun weekend with friends rather than catching hot musical talents such as Alesha Dixon, the Saturdays and N-Dubz (oh my!). Guess what? It’s probably the best V I’ve been to.

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Bands are always trying new ways to reach out to new and long standing fans, and now with Beck’s commissioning beer bottle labels by bands Ladyhawke and Hard-Fi, beer drinkers will be gaining a whole new appreciation for the container of their beer. Richard Archer, lead vocalist, Hard-Fi said ” Working with Beck’s has given us the opportunity to connect with our fans in a different way and we’re looking forward to how they’ll react to our designs.” CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

The UK’s only student festival BEACH BREAK is boasting a killer line up from 16-19 June. With a stunning new site and action packed format Fused is giving you the chance to be there. 
Set against a breathtaking ocean backdrop, this year sees heavyweights Dizzee Rascal, The Zutons, Friendly Fires, Mystery Jets, Ladyhawke and Noisettes take to the main stage.  CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

The somewhat sexier of two Tings, Katie White, is obviously not insecure about being the third ball of youthful, feminine sass to roll on stage during her band’s current UK tour. It’s a shocker that the law of diminishing returns does not set in, considering doo-wop firecracker and future star VV Brown kicks things off in breathless style at the sold-out show at Wolves Civic…

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