Author Archives: Luke Morton

Sonisphere is “out of this world”

The crowd at Sonisphere 2011 another big festival to take place in the UK this Summer. Photo: Rocker_44 via Flickr

The Sonisphere music festival attracts music lovers from across the world to Knebworth. Luke Morton relives the moments that brought the crowd together at one of the biggest music events this season.

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Leeds Slam Dunk it for the win

Reel Big Fish headlined this year's Slam Dunk festival. Photo Burns! via Flickr.

Last weekend was the 10th anniversary of Slam Dunk. Luke Morton went along to the Slam Dunk festival in Leeds to witness the party.

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Full steam ahead for the Engine Shed?

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Despite the number of gigs dropping at the Engine Shed, things could be looking up for the venue. The Linc spoke to the Engine Shed’s events and programme manager Victoria Simpson.

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Has the Engine Shed run out of steam?

It’s Lincoln’s major music venue but things aren’t sounding great. Photo: Huseyin Kishi

It’s Lincoln’s major music venue but with the number of acts booked by the end of the year, does it look like the Engine Shed is running out of steam?

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Festival Fortnight: 2000 Trees

2000 Trees festival won Grassroots Festival Of The Year at the UK Music Festival Awards. Photo: Luke Morton

Celebrating it’s fifth birthday this year, 2000 Trees is bringing some of the biggest and best UK artists to Upcote Farm in July.

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Beans On Toast gets ready for April Fools

Beans On Toast will be touring the UK in April. Credit: Press Counsel PR

Beans On Toast has collected a cult following in recent years after relentless touring and a lot of festival mischief. But what is he up to next?

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Jedward, Boy George and more set for Lincoln festival

Jedward will headline the Sunday of the Midsummer Magic festival. Photo: Jonathan L Gardner.

The likes of Jedward, Stacey Solomon, Boy George and more will be coming to Lincoln this summer for the Midsummer Magic festival.

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Sarah Millican brings her modern show to Lincoln

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Winner of Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe, Sarah Millican, will be bringing her new show to the Engine Shed in December.

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Imelda May to turn Engine Shed ‘inside out’

Imelda May's soaring voice will provide a change in style to the latest Engine Shed acts. Photo: Alberto Cabello

One of Ireland’s finest exports, Imelda May, will be bringing the blues to the Engine Shed later this year.

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V Festival line-up announced

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The headliners for this year’s V Festival have been announced, along with a number of big name artists across the August weekend.

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