Posted: 20 December 2011

The Oxford metal scene

Oxford has a thriving and busy heavy metal scene, and one that’s been going from strength to strength over the past couple of years – yet it can often get completely, and inexplicably overlooked. In order to redress the balance … (more)

Posted: 3 September 2011

How to run a gig: a band’s perspective

A message/plea to promoters from a jobbing band/musician
From an anonymous musician

The background

I’m an Oxford-based musician and play in a small-time local band that gigs regularly, usually several times a month at least. I’ve also played in numerous other bands … (more)