James is a Music and Gigs photographer, capturing the energy of live shows across UK. His work has appeared alongside reviews and features on the site since 2025. If you've seen a great live shot on M&G, chances are it's his.
Live Reviews
Rick Astley Proves at Leeds That Some Artists Just Get Better With Time
★★★★☆
With Gabrielle warming the room and Rick doing what only Rick can do, Leeds got exactly the night it deserved.
Live Reviews
The Comeback Kings: 5 Seconds of Summer Take Birmingham
★★★★☆
There’s a specific kind of electricity that only a 5 Seconds of Summer crowd can generate, a mix of “I’ve...
Live Reviews
An Unforgettable Night: Gorillaz Redefines Live Performances in Nottingham
★★★☆☆
Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena has seen its fair share of spectacles, but tonight felt like a well-earned celebration of a project...
Live Reviews
Concert Review: Nova Twins, Venus Grrrls & Precious Pepala – Rock City, Nottingham – 20th March 2026
★★★★☆
The night took a heartwarming turn during the mid-set pause. The heavy bass and siren lights were replaced by a...
Live Reviews
“Call the F**king Cops”: Happy Mondays and The Farm Turn Rock City into a 24-Hour Party
★★★☆☆
As the intro built, the energy in Rock City shifted from a gig to a full-blown rave. A female vocalist...
Live Reviews
Peter Capaldi Brings Wit, Warmth, and “A Little Bit of Class” to Nottingham’s Rescue Rooms
★★★★☆
Rescue Rooms, Nottingham – 03/03/2026 There is something inherently magical about watching a master storyteller pivot from the screen to...
Live Reviews
Motionless in White turn Nottingham inside out
★★★★☆
From there it was relentless. ‘Disguise’ had everyone clapping and headbanging in sync, ‘Slaughterhouse’ delivered huge call-and-response screams, and the...
Live Reviews
Mika turns HMV Vault into a living room of love, laughter, and lyrical tea spills
★★★★☆
A love-in with laughter, lyrics, and tea? Only Mika could make a chilly January night feel like a glowing hug...