This weekend, I am pleased to announce another six fantastic acts that have joined the line-up of the Barnsley leg of We Shall Overcome. Over the weekend of 2nd/3rd/4th October, all over the country, live music events have been organised with the purpose offering solidarity and help to those affected by austerity policies. At each … Continue reading
March 2015 saw the 30th anniversary of the return to work of the striking miners of 1984/1985. If like me, you live in Barnsley, you would have already been only too well aware of this – not just because of the plethora of wonderful exhibitions, gigs, talks and plays which marked the year long struggle, … Continue reading
This coming March marks the 30th anniversary of the return to work of the striking miners of 1984/1985. Tony Wright, front-man with The Hurriers, has put together a benefit compilation album featuring some of the most influential British left-wing musicians of the past thirty years, along with a selection of very fine local talent. As … Continue reading
I’ve never reviewed one of the gigs that I have organised or put on myself. It would be a bit lame of me to give nothing but praise for my own event. However, at my gigs you’ll often see local photographers leaning over The Polish Club crash barrier or sitting in the pit. This last … Continue reading
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