I never met Big Al, but heard so many complimentary words about his skills at the Sonic Kitchen Recording Studio, and those sentiments were always backed up by kind words about the man himself. This weekend’s 10th annual Grooves On The Green was dedicated to his memory after he sadly passed away on 25th June. ...

Chords was taken by a storm last Thursday by some of the best young alternative/indie bands in the Bournemouth/Poole area, totalling in a fantastic evening of new and original music. The Pretty Marx were the first band onstage, beginning with EP opener ‘Ab Imo Pectore’ they displayed a tighter and more confident band then when ...

After what feels like an age, Fearne are back with a sparkling 6-track EP hot off the press and a brand new line-up. The self-titled EP has been hotly anticipated amongst fans, since 2007’s stunning debut album Colour In A World of Grey. And what better way to showcase this new release than to hold ...

Having heard some many people gush so openly about last year’s Bournemouth Ink Tattoo Convention, many calling it the event of the year, I went to this year’s Ink Feast expecting big things. Did I have a great time? Yes. Was the event as good as I’d hoped? Nope. Being more a fan of music ...

I don’t usually write reviews of bh one events. It doesn’t seem right somehow. But such was the warm glow I felt after last night’s gig, it seems a shame to let such positivity go to waste. To be honest the turnout at Champions was (once again) frustratingly poor. The Powdered Cows posse were mostly ...