It takes a lot of knowledge, hard work and dedication to make what is effectively a ‘battle of the bands’ competition as credible and successful as the Dorset Music Awards. Before I start to comment on the quality on stage, it must be said the quality shown off it by not just Rich and Trev ...

It has been decided in the last few days that both the Bournemouth Blues Club, and The Armadillo Club will no longer be taking place at Champions. Whilst the Blues Jams were generating good turnouts, the live gigs for both nights were falling well below the necessary turnover in order for them to be successful. ...

The second coming has arrived. Henrie’s Music Show (2) is here! For those who didn’t hear us the first time, Henrietta Rowlatt (Animal Talent Show’s knob twidder and student exemploire) presents her own radio show on BIRSt “a unique ‘on-demand’ radio station delivering Comedy, Drama, Features, Sport, Specialist Music, International & Experimental productions on your ...

I didn’t actually make it along to either of the semi-finals, but that’s not to say I didn’t want to. So, it’s all down the final five. Congratulations to Sarah Griffin, Discos Out (Murders In), Lady Winwoods Maggot, Mutant Vinyl and The Longest Day for passing all the examinations. The bands ability to promote, advertise, ...