2000Trees has long been one of the UK’s most exciting festivals for fans of alternative music, bringing together the best of rock, punk, hardcore, metal, emo, and everything sitting somewhere in between. Its reputation has always been built on more than just big names, with the festival consistently giving space to the bands pushing heavy and alternative music forward. Taking place from Wednesday 8th to Saturday 11th July at Upcote Farm in Cheltenham, this year’s lineup is st

Bearded Theory is a festival built upon the collective love of music. A true celebration of everything that makes festivals so magical. Everyone who attends seems to be there for the same reason: to see some great acts with a great crowd. Every hour you’re there, you will have another insightful conversation with a stranger. You can attend without knowing a single act on the bill, but you’ll end up with a list of people to see, recommended to you by anyone you run into. The

On his day off from The Confessions of a Sinner tour, NATIVE JAMES sat down to take stock of the rapid recognition of his sound, being a vehicle for making memories and using music as a mode of community. “We were able to do two stages in one day, got an encore the first time on the second stage”, he told OOR when the conversation turned to their double Glastonbury sets this year. “We weren't expecting the love we were gonna get.” Photo: Cameron Dickson He continues, “That

NATIVE JAMES is a solo project that seem to be on countless playlists, line ups, and one’s not to miss lists. Melding together British Grime and Metal to create something quite spectacular, NATIVE JAMES is taking the music circuit by storm, and my goodness is this a storm like no other. Having only been on the music scene in this live band form for just over a year, it’s incredible to see the artist and his live musicians to make such noise. Hot off the tracks of the second

Oporto was put through its paces on the Leeds leg of Hyphen’s 2025 tour with Native James and Eva Kiss on Tuesday. The energy was high...

The start of a new month meant Pengshui’s awaited tour hit Exeter. The lineup was nothing short of spectacular, with the powerhouse...