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REVIEW: THE SCRIPT @ METRO RADIO ARENA

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Barry G J Quinn

Newcastle upon Tyne Monday 23rd February More information from The Script’s official website Review by: Barry Quinn Rocking a packed-out arena is never an easy feat but The Script took this in their stride. They clearly have experience with sold-out … Continue reading →

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Lady Gaga – artRAVE Newcastle – Review

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Barry G J Quinn

Lady Gaga performed the penultimate show of her artRAVE tour in Newcastle on Saturday (22 November) and it entirely lived up to all pre-show hype. Gaga has been touted as a born performer, and this was extremely evident upon the night. She … Continue reading →

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Review: Example @ O2 Academy Newcastle

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

21st October 2014 More information from Example’s Official Website Following the surprisingly sensational opening act Delta Heavy, who combined dub and EDM expertly, Example rocked the packed-out O2 Academy in Newcastle on Tuesday 21st  October. Despite his last two albums … Continue reading →

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Disclosure – Live Review

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

Disclosure have come a long way in such a short period of time. 2013 has been a pretty successful year for them to say the least. They’ve had a string of top 20 singles, played numerous festivals over the summer, … Continue reading →

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Franz Ferdinand – Live Review

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

Franz Ferdinand’s latest album, Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action,was a somewhat mixed affair – a decent 5-track EP was swallowed up by some truly terrible songs. The album simultaneously contained some of their best work alongside their worst, and as … Continue reading →

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Basement Jaxx – Live Review

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

It would be safe to say that Basement Jaxx are a band that everyone’s heard of, even if you don’t know their band name. Felix and Simon have created some of the biggest hits of the noughties – Where’s Your Head … Continue reading →

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Thumpers – Live @ Cluny 2

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

Cluny 2 – Newcastle 29 May 2014 http://www.thumpers.co/ Underground in the Cluny 2, Thumpers played songs from their debut collection to a sparse crowd of 30-40. But they didn’t let the small crowd deter them. The close setting created an … Continue reading →

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