Phil Thorns

Sheffield’s Don Valley Bowl hosted The Rock N Roll Circus at the end of August - photographer Phil Thorns caught Sam Scherdel, Lady of Mars, Sleeper, Weave, Girlband, The Lilacs, The Kairos, The North, Jamie Webster, Arkayla, Matt Felix, Embrace, Somebody's Child, Frankie Beetlestone, Ocean Colour Scene, Freddie Halkon, Chanel Yates and James on Day 4!Continue Reading

Rock N Roll Circus: Sheffield’s Greatest Show on Earth is back in town (27th -31st August 2025) PART 3

Sheffield’s Don Valley Bowl hosted The Rock N Roll Circus at the end of August - photographer Phil Thorns caught Cruz, Sunburst, The Outcharms,The Rosadocs, Steve Edwards, Lottery Winners, The Ramona Flowers, Rosie Alice, Pete Doherty and Carl Barât, Everly Pregnant Brothers, The Denabys, Groove Armada, Precious Papala and Reverend and the Makers on Day 3!Continue Reading

Rock N Roll Circus: Sheffield’s Greatest Show on Earth is back in town (27th -31st August 2025) PART 2

Sheffield’s Don Valley Bowl hosted The Rock N Roll Circus at the end of August - photographer Phil Thorns caught Deco, Long Island, Charlie Floyd, Sundress, Newton Faulkner, Bethany Grace, The Crookes, Mel C and Femur on Day 2!Continue Reading

Rock N Roll Circus: Sheffield’s Greatest Show on Earth is back in town (27th -31st August 2025) PART 1

Sheffield’s Don Valley Bowl hosted The Rock N Roll Circus at the end of August - photographer Phil Thorns caught Jehnny Beth, Fat Dog,The Bug Club, So Good, Freak Slug,Viagra Boys and Queens Of The Stone Age on Day 1!Continue Reading

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Tramlines Festival: Pulp, Pies & Powerhouse Performances

By Phil Thorns August 5, 2025

Tramlines in Hillsborough Park, Sheffield is one of my favourite festivals of the year. No pretension, no nonsense, just a properly friendly crowd, fantastic management, and a ridiculously well-run setup. Five stages. 100+ acts. If you’ve never been - sort it out. Get it in your diary for next year - 24–26 July 2026 - you won't regret it.Continue Reading

From Post-Punk to Present Tense, Vision Meets Violets in Leeds’ Gothic Temple

By Phil Thorns July 4, 2025

Leeds’ music scene breaths grit. Warehouse raves, postpunk rebellions and goth nights have been its lifeblood for decades. The Warehouse hosted Vision Video and The March Violets on 1st July - Two bands. Two eras. One night that showed goth’s roots aren’t graves, they’re foundations. Loved it! Continue Reading

Kelham Chaos: Panic Shack & The Pill Rip It Up at Yellow Arch

By Phil Thorns May 21, 2025

Sheffield’s music scene has always punched above its weight — the city still breeds rebellion and grime, and few places channel that energy better than Yellow Arch Studios. On the 14th of May, it was the punk torchbearers who set it alight — led by the fearless Panic Shack and rising force The Pill. Two killer bands. One unforgettable night. And a reminder that if you want Continue Reading

Live review: Flat caps, Folk Punk and fired up crowds

By Phil Thorns May 10, 2025

Sheffield’s Corporation played host to Nick Parker, Headsticks and Shanghai Treason in a night of singalongs, political bite and high-octane Celtic energy. Three bands, three different flavours, and a crowd that never stopped moving. It was one of those nights that reminded you why small venue gigs matter. Honest, loud, and absolutely full of life. Get out there and Continue Reading

Scarborough Punk Festival: Still Punk’s Best Kept Secret

By Phil Thorns April 9, 2025

A killer lineup, coastal views, historic setting and one stage of pure punk energy delivering another unforgettable weekend of music, mates, and mayhem - Scarborough Punk Festival 2025!Continue Reading