Walking into Deaf Institute, the first thing that stood out was how little space there was on stage. With two drum kits already set up and equipment squeezed into every available corner, it felt like all three bands would have a challenge on their hands before a note had even been played. As the venue slowly filled, a selection of DAVID BOWIE tracks played over the speakers before ROBBIE WILLIAMS' Let Me Entertain You welcomed the first support act to the stage. Opening the n

What better way to start a warm bank holiday weekend than with the first of several Slam Dunk side shows, headlined by the wonderful DRIVEWAYS, with support from Brighton-based alt rock duo HELL HOTEL. Manchester welcomed the Boston-based 2000s-inspired pop-punk band to the Rebellion stage with open arms for their first time performing in the city, ahead of their weekend performance at Slam Dunk Festival. HELL HOTEL were up first, with the dynamic duo Demi Jay Broadhead and T

On a lush sunny Saturday, Cardiff’s infamous Womanby Street finds itself lined with black band t-shirts darting between its legendary venues – Fuel Rock Club and Clwb Ifor Bach. What’s the occasion? Noizzefest. Since 2024, Noizze magazine has brought its favourite upcoming heavy hitters to their home city. After the closure of The Moon, this year they have moved venues, upgrading the capacity and calibre of artists across three stages. HAMMARTIA The day starts by darting up

Kicking off its third edition this year, Noizzefest is coming back stronger than ever. Taking place across the Fuel Rock Club and Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff on the 25th April, the festival is a celebration of the British underground scene, while it is also not shying away from booking big names for their stages. With such a packed bill this year, there is a big chance that everyone will find themselves a handful of bands they need to absolutely check out, as well as names the