It’s a bit like Christmas. It’s only 9 November 2011, but next year’s Dorset Music Awards have just been launched! The 2012 event, run by Devils Music in association with Absolute Music will no doubt raise a huge amount of interest and discussion amongst Dorset’s musicians and gig-goers. It will also have its detractors who ...

With this year’s Larmer Tree Festival just over two weeks away, we thought we’d follow up our feature with Steve Perry of Disco’s Out (Murder’s In) by having a natter with Alex Beds. Alex is the songwriter and frontman of Fearne, who (as with DoMi last year) gained a slot at this year’s Festival through ...

Now I’m slightly hesitant when using the word ‘winners’ when reviewing music. That would imply there were also ‘losers’, which is clearly not right. But, this was a competition, and congratulations must go to Fearne who were crowned winners of the Dorset Music Awards 2011. They also won slots at both Larmer Tree and Beach ...

Hi there bh one readers! Due to the number of gigs and musical events that took place this weekend and because some people (Karl) has to work, I was honoured to be asked by Tone to review the second Dorset Music Awards Semi-Final… plus, I was going anyway, which puts me in a difficult situation ...

Let the debates begin – the quarter-finalists for this year’s Dorset Music Awards have just been announced. Before we pass comment on those who did and didn’t make it, here’s the all important list who made it through… Bel Casino Big Face Reggae Cella Creeps Constellation County Hospital Evolver Fearne Hessian Kinnie The Explorer Lauren ...