On Sunday 11th January, Tim Burgess brought his Merch Market to The Troxy, George Tavern, The Old Ship and The Clem in East London for a day and night of musical community on the side of artists. Musicians at all stages of their story and fans from everywhere were part of 5,000 people gathering to buy, perform, DJ, sing, dance and - especially - meet people. Pulsing positivity into 2026.
Read MoreThroughout 2025, Caffy, Ruby, and I were in the trenches. We weren’t just "covering" a scene; we were stewarding a movement. From the symbolic reclamation of "Kneecap Hill" outside Woolwich Court, to the sweat-soaked sanctuaries of our favourite under-threat venues, we have been documenting the New Wave of musical resistance.
Read MoreThe stage is not neutral. This manifesto explores how Decolonised Fest and grassroots artists are rewriting the rules of resistance—and why we need musicians, fans, and venues to join the fight for art that refuses to stay silent.
Read MoreThe innovative, 24:1900 Music Festival returns from 7pm (GMT) on Saturday 6th December for 24 hours to Sunday 7th December showcasing 24 independent artists from all 24 time zones performing at 19:00 hours local time in their region.
Unifying the world in a celebration of music
#241900fest 2025 also includes free advertisements for the grassroots music industry and physical perks with tickets
Read MoreWe've followed MOSES since their 2016 debut—a working-class band with no interest in playing the game, only burning down the board. Their third album 'Capitalise This' is audio fireworks: raw, political, and uncompromising. Produced by Gavin Monaghan, with national play from Steve Lamacq and John Kennedy, this is indie rock that refuses to be recuperated by the system it rails against.
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