I was going to start writing words about this year’s Endorse it in Dorset Festival yesterday, but a mixture of fatigue and a very real comedown delayed it by twenty-four hours. It takes it out of you does Endorse it, in a lovely, messy, sleep deprivation kind of way. Somehow I managed an eight hour ...

For us, the Endorse it in Dorset Festival weekend was the highlight of last year. We’ve sung its praises since the first time we went four years ago, this year’s event is rapidly approaching (6-8 August) and we have some fantastic news regarding Oxjam, as well as a free weekend ticket to give away. First ...

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 ...

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, ...