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 ...

So, the Semi-Finalists for this year’s Dorset Music Awards have just been announced. Quick work by the organisers! As we know, these places were decided purely on the number of online votes received for that band, with each person voting being able to vote for up to three artists. Before we discuss the pros/cons and ...

On paper at least, the last Quarter-Final of the Dorset Music Awards at The Winchester looked almost unmissable, with an eclectic five band line-up of top quality, original local music. I managed to miss the second Q/F, which by all accounts packed out the venue completely, whereas tonight’s event (at its peak) fell short of ...

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 ...