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
Weller at the Castle: The Modfather Delivers a Masterclass in Lincoln
★★★☆☆
Paul Weller delivered a brilliant, career-spanning masterclass at Lincoln Castle, effortlessly blending solo material with classics from The Jam and...
Live Reviews
Ibiza at the Castle: Pete Tong and The Essential Orchestra Transform Lincoln into a Open-Air Rave
★★★☆☆
Pete Tong and the Essential Orchestra transformed Lincoln Castle into a spectacular open-air rave, delivering a high-octane set of Ibiza...
Live Reviews
Dermot Kennedy Delivers an Emotionally Raw, Forest-Themed Masterclass at Leeds First Direct Arena
★★★★★
Dermot Kennedy delivered an emotionally raw, masterfully paced performance at Leeds First Direct Arena, transforming the venue into a striking,...
Live Reviews
Tom A Smith at Bodega Nottingham: This Is What a Sold-Out Final Night Looks Like
★★★★☆
The final night of Tom A Smith's sold-out run lands at Bodega Nottingham, and the room makes sure he knows...
Live Reviews
Maggie Lindemann at O2 Institute Birmingham: She Came, She Conquered, She Hit the Floor
★★★★★
With two strong support acts and a headliner who never lets up, Birmingham got exactly the show it came for.
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...