Sophie founded Music & Gigs because she saw a gap and decided to fill it. She leads all editorial direction, has interviewed the likes of Lewis Capaldi, Pale Waves, and Tom Grennan, and has a reputation for spotting great artists early. Writer, photographer, designer β Sophie wears a lot of hats, but the thread running through all of it is the same: a lifelong obsession with music and the people who make it.
Concert
The Reytons Are Going Global β But First, They’re Coming for the UK’s Biggest Venues
Alexandra Palace, Co-op Live and Cardiff's Utilita Arena are all on the list as the Sheffield band announce their first...
News
Labrinth’s Cosmic Opera Act II Is Nearly Here
The Emmy-winning British composer and artist follows up January's critically acclaimed Act I with a twelve-track second instalment, out 29th...
Live Reviews
Maggie Lindemann at O2 Institute Birmingham: She Came, She Conquered, She Hit the Floor
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With two strong support acts and a headliner who never lets up, Birmingham got exactly the show it came for.
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JosΓ© GonzΓ‘lez Manchester 2027: The Most Intimate Big Show You’ll See All Year
The Swedish singer-songwriter brings his new album and two decades of catalogue to New Century on 29th January 2027.
News
BIG FAN’s New Fans Initiative Is Exactly What Aotearoa’s Music Scene Needs
The TΔmaki Makaurau venue is opening its doors to the next generation β as performers, promoters, photographers and crew.
Concert
Courtney Barnett Brings Creature of Habit to the UK This October
The GRAMMY-nominated Australian singer-songwriter announces a six-date UK run culminating at O2 Forum Kentish Town in London.
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Shed Seven’s Shedcember Is Back β and the Tenth Edition Is Going to Be Something Special
Twenty-one dates across the UK this November and December, with The Academic along for the ride.
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Chris Hawkins’ Awesome Friends Returns to Manchester With a Lineup You Need to See
The Guest List, Raynor and Dylan Flynn & The Dead Poets head to the Deaf Institute on 19th May.