Think Pieces

Last Resort co-founder Adam Brooks talks of the importance in keeping things fun and free

Fat Lip has been a hub for rock and alternative music in Bristol since 2013, with the festival itself now in its second year, taking place on 28th July.

Nightmares on Wax have paid me a great service I will always be grateful for

"For me though, heavy, angry music provides a salve for anger when the hot wound threatens to crackle to the surface."

We assess the relationship between funding and the arts, don't worry, it's not all bad.

Live Editor, Jon Kean explores the past and present of band names in this latest thought piece.

If I’d never been diagnosed with Lymphoma, you wouldn’t be reading this.

It’s still easy to see the scars of sexism that are apparent at shows girls go to every day. Sammy Jones delves into the matter of misogyny at gigs.

For the creative, the path of inspiration cuts through their very mind. They are able to meander through their own thoughts, witnessing the most incredible sights and sounds, all heavily laden with emotion.

Bhavesh Patel, Programme Manager at PRS Foundation and runs the Momentum Music Fund shares his thoughts on building momentum in the industry.