The reason why escapes why me, but we managed to miss what many people described as the local event of 2009 – the Bournemouth Ink Tattoo Convention at The Opera House (now 02 Academy). This year sees the event build on last year’s success, with a move to the BIC and an array of entertainment ...
With Champions an imminent distant mental affliction, and Oxjam very much at the forefront of a newfound positivity, it feels good to be out again. Doing a job that nullifies your enjoyment of the very thing that brings you the most pleasure is ludicrous. “That must be a tough gig” someone said to me recently. ...
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 ...
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, ...