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Shed Seven on stage at the Roadmender in Northampton on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Photo by David Jackson.

Live Review: Shed Seven bring Maximum High tour to sold-out Roadmender

The Boo Radleys are headlining The Black Prince in Northampton.

Alt-rockers The Boo Radleys to headline The Black Prince this weekend

Paul Weller will be performing eight outdoor concerts in 2026 - here’s exactly where he will be playing next summer.

Paul Weller announces 2026 UK tour - dates and tickets

Ocean Colour Scene will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their breakout album, Moseley Shoals, with a series of concerts across the UK in late 2026.

Ocean Colour Scene announce Moseley Shoals anniversary tour for 2026

The Lightning Seeds on stage at the Roadmender in Northampton on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Photo by David Jackson

Lightning Seeds bring Greatest Hits anniversary tour to sold-out Roadmender

From the catch-all term that addressed rock fans to the retort those people would receive: were you called or part of one of these subcultures in school during the '90s?

Goffik, Trendy, Raver: the musical subcultures 90s kids will remember

Taking to the stage in the West Midlands

Former police officer's new single takes aim at online outrage culture

Marston's launches PubLife, a summer celebration

Marston’s launches UK-wide celebration of Britpop, as locals definitely maybe se...

Key looks from the Oasis x Adidas collab include retro football styling and bold anniversary branding.

Oasis and Adidas collab: our top Britpop-style picks

What's The Story? takes place next weekend at the Roadmender.

Daytime disco to celebrate Britpop and indie anthems at Roadmender

Learn, or relive, the moment Pulp went from small stage cult heroes to main-stage Britpop heroes 30 years ago this year.

Remembering Pulp's iconic Glastonbury 1995 performance and set-list

Cast are set to hit the road again in November 2025, this time to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album, All Change.

Cast to celebrate 30th anniversary of debut album with UK tour in 2025

Smashing Pumpkins have announced a one-off (for now) UK show taking place in August 2025.

Smashing Pumpkins announce UK tour dates - tickets and dates

Culture and tickets writer Benjamin Jackson makes some bold predictions for the year ahead in music, including why guitar-music still to pull it's socks up.

I’m a music expert - here are my biggest predictions for 2025 Benjamin Jackson

Wychwood Festival is set to take place at Cheltenham Racecourse in Gloucestershire from May 30 to June 1 2025.

Wychwood Festival announces first wave of acts for 2025 event

Richard Ashcroft has been revealed as this year's musician for the John Lewis Christmas advert - but who is the Britpop icon and why did 'Sonnet' chart poorly upon initial release?

Richard Ashcroft: who is the singer of this year’s John Lewis advert?
Discover how Richard Ashcroft's 'Sonnet' became the soundtrack for the latest John Lewis Christmas advert and its chart history.
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Liam and Noel Gallagher of Oasis, whose 2025 tour has sold out amid concerns over pricing

Oasis announce support acts for comeback tour

Ocean Colour Scene have announced a UK wide tour to commence March 2025.

Ocean Colour Scene announce extensive UK tour for 2025

Dr Jacob Downs (inset) reveals some of the music theory, or "science," behind what has led to Oasis' music being so enduring since the heyday of "Cool Britannia."

Is there a formula to writing Britpop anthems much like Oasis have?

Supergrass have announced this morning they're heading back on the road in 2025 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album, "Should I Coco."

Supergrass to celebrate anniversary of “Should I Coco” with UK tour

Liam and Noel Gallagher look set to share the stage once again with a highly-anticipated oasis reunion.

Oasis confirm tour - here are the dates and venues

Noel & Liam Gallagher BW (c) Paul Slattery

Oasis mark major anniversary with previously unreleased material

Liam Gallagher and John Squire. Picture: Tom Oldham

REVIEW: Liam Gallagher and John Squire's album can't be a one-off

S Club 7 pictured in 2014 - (L-R) Bradley McIntosh, Tina Barrett, Jo O’Meara, Hannah Spearitt, Paul Cattermole, Rachel Stevens and Jon Lee. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

S Club 7 confirm 2023 reunion tour on BBC’s The One Show

Louise Wener of Sleeper. Picture: David Jackson

Review: Sleeper show they still have the tunes and the talent at Northampton gig

Sleeper's hits included Sale of the Century, What Do I Do Now, Nice Guy Eddie, Statuesque and Inbetweener

Britpop favourites Sleeper heading to Northampton

Shed Seven's hits include Chasing Rainbows, Getting Better and Going for Gold

Shed Seven to play Roadmender warm up gig
Shed Seven will headline the Roadmender in June ahead of the band's biggest headline gig in Manchester the next day.
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Baby D to join Boombastic 90s party in Northampton

DMA's, Roadmender, Northampton. Picture by David Jackson

DMA's at the Roadmender: Great band, shame about some fans

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Review: Manics mark Everything Must Go's 20th anniversary at Genting Arena

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