Simon Baker is the brains behind Green Mind Gigs, an independent promoter that brings the best new and established live music to Cambridge. He's been at it for over 20 years and is one of the most beloved regional promoters in the UK, so we sat down with Simon to find out how he got... Continue Reading →
The oldest comedy club in Britain: Downstairs at The King’s Head
We are very proud to have been working with Downstairs at The King's Head - aka the oldest comedy club in Britain! - for over fifteen years. Not only is the club a part of our inaugural WeGotTickets Independent Comedy Festival, but there's also a documentary coming out about the venue very soon. With so... Continue Reading →
Getting to Know You: A Q&A with Tom Ashton of Fika Recordings and The Winter Sprinter
While much of the live music scene is still in hibernation, at the start of each new year Fika Recordings bring us The Winter Sprinter at The Lexington in London, several days of great indie-pop and DIY music. This year's event is just a couple of days away, so we sat down for a chat... Continue Reading →
Getting to Know You: A Q&A with Helen Stead, Director of Nottingham Comedy Festival
Everyone knows the comedy industry descends on Edinburgh every August for The Fringe, but did you know that November's Nottingham Comedy Festival now features over 80 shows in just over a week? Ahead of this year's festival we caught up with Helen Stead, the fesitval Director, to find out more about the upcoming event and... Continue Reading →
Advice from Independent Promoters to Help You Get Started In Events
Thinking about putting on a gig or two but not sure if it’s for you? Feeling anxious about it and need a bit of a kick up the arse? Here’s some advice from our INDIE50. These people are the best at what they do and work tirelessly and passionately to promote the music they love... Continue Reading →
Fluffer Pit Parties: Interview with organiser Al Brown
In a couple of weeks the Coronet will be packed full of sweaty, moshing kids surrounding The Black Lips as they kick out the jams at the latest Fluffer Pit Party. We sat down with the man behind the coolest gigs in London (and quite possibly the world) to find out how the gigs came... Continue Reading →
The WeGotTickets Musical Comedy Awards: An Interview with founder Ed Chappel
Ed Chappel, founder of the Musical Comedy Awards, has been pitting the very best talent in musical comedy against each other for the last nine years now as acts battle it out for the MCA crown. We're proud to have sponsored the event for the last three years, and in that time have been treated... Continue Reading →
London’s Favourite Music Venue: A Conversation with Green Note
Camden’s Green Note was opened in 2005 by two music lovers who wanted to create their own ideal gig venue and hangout. Eleven years on and it turns out a lot of people share their vision: not only has Green Note become London’s go-to venue for world, roots and acoustic music, but last year it... Continue Reading →
Musicians Against Homelessness: Alan McGee Interviewed
Alan McGee is a man of many talents; businessman, musician, blogger and manager, he was even awarded the title of “Godlike Genius” by NME back in 1995. As former Creation Records boss he helped launch the careers of Primal Scream, The Jesus and Mary Chain and Oasis, and has worked with a list of bands... Continue Reading →
Pop-up Perfection: An Interview with The Nomad Cinema
Whether in cemeteries, breweries, parks or lidos, The Nomad Cinema bring pop-up movie magic to many an unseen spot on London’s landscape. This Summer they celebrate their fifth birthday with their most ambitious programme to date; so we had a chat with founder Sally Wilton and creative director Kate Keara Pelen about how they started,... Continue Reading →