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Bearded theory 2025
Bearded Theory 2025, held from May 21–25 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, lived up to its reputation as a friendly, intimate independent festival . With a capacity near 10,000 per day, the layout included seven stages—from the main Pallet Stage to the leafy Woodland and the dance-fueled Coda tent—fostering a warm, community atmosphere .
Headline performances were nothing short of electrifying. Punk legend Iggy Pop, age 78, delivered a high-energy set packed with classics like “Raw Power” and “Lust for Life,” proving age is no barrier to raw rock charisma . Manic Street Preachers rounded off the festival with an emotional finale, complete with fireworks and hits like “If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next” .
Mid-tier and undercard acts also shone. Paul Heaton & Rianne Downey captivated Friday night with a string of Housemartins/Beautiful South anthems . Fan-favourite indie-punk The Vaselines performed a joyful, nostalgia-rich set, while rising stars like Ned’s Atomic Dustbin, Yard Act, Ezra Furman, Billy Nomates, and explosive live bands such as Mannequin Pussy and Nova Twins kept energy levels high throughout .
The festival’s family-friendly ethos was highlighted by the Friday “Festival School,” which brought creative classroom activities to 200 children in an accredited, high-staff support setting .
All in all, Bearded Theory 2025 combined top-tier legends, fresh acts, thoughtful logistics, and a welcoming vibe—making it a standout in the UK festival calendar.
Wednesday, 29 November 2023
Nadine Shah - Holiday destination
Holiday Destination is the third studio album by British singer and songwriter Nadine Shah, released in August 2017. The album was produced by Ben Hillier, who also plays drums in Shah’s live band
The album explores themes such as the refugee crisis, Islamophobia, nationalism, and the rise of the far-right. Shah, who is of British-Pakistani and British-Norwegian descent, draws from her own experiences of racism and discrimination, as well as the stories of people she met or interviewed
The album received critical acclaim for its bold and uncompromising lyrics, its dark and atmospheric sound, and Shah’s powerful and expressive voice. The album was nominated for a Mercury Prize in 2018
Some of the standout tracks from the album are Out the Way, a defiant anthem that challenges the notion of belonging and identity; Mother Fighter, a tribute to the women who risk their lives to protect their children in war zones; and Holiday Destination, the title track that exposes the hypocrisy and indifference of the privileged towards the plight of the refugees
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