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From Inside – Friday 31 March
The Shed
From Inside are a fresh alternative metal band from UK culture capital, Liverpool. The aim of the band is simple; to offer listeners something which will help them through the dark times in their lives. Drawing comparisons to Bring Me The Horizon and the earlier Linkin Park albums, From Inside have a sound driven by an atmospheric blend of distorted guitars and emotional lyrical content, layered over captivating orchestral synths.
Jersey Budd – Friday 31 March
The Musician
Leicester local Jersey Budd & Silverball take to the stage at The Musician. Long considered one of Leicester’s rising stars, expect to hear his popular cover of When You’re Smiling, now played every matchday at King Power Stadium.
Pizza Tramp – Saturday 1 April
Duffy’s Bar
A four piece horror punk band from Nottingham who formed in late 2012. Fronted by ex Girlfixer’s Nat on vocals and ex submerse guitarist Forkna, Headstone Horrors have already sparked a lot of interest amongst fans and promoters. Influenced by horror bands such as Calabrese and The Creepshow they bring their own brand of street punk to the horror genre.
Dub Pistols – Friday 7 April
2Funky Music Cafe
Dub Pistols have done everything it’s possible to do in a band and still want more. Fronted by infamous Londoner, Barry Ashworth, they have toured the world more times than most of us have changed channels, they have spent years breaking America down into tiny, eager pieces via extended jaunts with punk-rock roadshows, whilst remixing the likes of Moby, Korn, Limp Bizkit and a host of others along the way. Simply one of the best live bands in the UK.
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PREVIEW: Glastonbudget
The UK’s biggest tribute festival returns to Leicestershire in May as Glastonbudget takes place in Wymeswold.
For a number of years now the festival has welcomed the very best of the UK’s tribute scene to the county for a big party weekend. This year looks set to be as big as ever, headlined by The Antarctic Monkeys and with leading tributes to Oasis, Kasabian, Take That, Michael Buble, Sam Fender, Pet Shop Boys, Dolly Parton, and many more. With a Ladies Day lineup of female icons, plus a Mockstars of Rock lineup of metal greats, including Guns 2 Roses and Metallica Reloaded, there’s something for everyone. The perfect excuse to grab a beer and spend the weekend dancing to some of your favourite tracks.
Alongside the cover bands are a number of original acts hand picked by judges and covering a range of genres, so as well as your favourite old hits you can discover some new local talent too.
Away from the main stages there’ll be a silent disco running in the Big Top with 2 channels so you can choose between trance, dance and club anthems or indie rock, Brit pop and 90s classics. Or if you don’t fancy that then why not jump on the funfair? Of course there’ll also be a range of tasty street food choices and great drinks selection.
Glastonbudget falls over Bank Holiday weekend at the end of May. Always one of the key events in Leicestershire’s music calendar, don’t miss out!
Glastonbudget takes place in Wymeswold (LE12) from 26 – 28 May and tickets are on sale now. Day tickets, weekend tickets, camping and VIP options are all available. Find out more on the Glastonbudget website.
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WEEKLY PLAYLIST
Deciding which gigs to hit up over the coming weeks? Check out our playlist of acts you can see live in Leicester.
Have a listen and get in touch to tell us which tracks you’re loving.