by Sofia Ali | Jun 3, 2026 | On stage
What started as an afterschool club for aspiring singers, now takes to the stage in some of the most renowned venues in the country. Artists Aside hears from some of the voices of Flames Collective. “Seeing the choir perform with RAYE is mind blowing, an...
by JMC Administrator | Jun 3, 2026 | On stage
By Sophia Boothby From Radiohead to U2, lighting engineer Blaine Dracup shares the reality of life behind the scenes on global tours, creating legendary set ups one spotlight at a time whilst highlighting the immense pressures that comes with working with some of the...
by Phil Lamb | Jun 3, 2026 | On stage
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of some of the biggest tours in the world? Phil Lamb spoke to live video director Ant Barrett, who worked on Coldplay’s ‘Music of the Spheres’ tour. Imagine lights flashing and crowds cheering as the opening chord of...
by Richard Wilding | Jun 2, 2026 | On stage
A sound engineer, a touring guitar tech and an independent venue manager share the realities of life backstage — from gruelling schedules and dangerous gigs to the moments that make it all worthwhile. We begin with Jake Hepworth, a live sound engineer from Bently,...
by Caitlyn Finch | Jun 1, 2026 | On stage
As queer-led music spaces are disappearing gay choirs like South Wales Gay Men’s Chorus are absorbing the cultural weight left behind. So, in the words of Erasure, it’s time to Give a Little Respect to the people keeping grassroot queer music alive. All over the...
by Sofia Ali | Jun 1, 2026 | On stage
It almost sounds made up, that a band would want a larger than life fake mammal on stage. But this is the exact request Blossoms made, John Simm is the man who had to make this possible. What musical choices could possibly warrant an eight-foot fibreglass...
