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 — 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.
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...
Concert
First Jennifer Aniston, now Robert Irwin? Alex Warren just announced his 2026 AU/NZ Arena tour in the wildest way possible.
Frontier Touring just confirmed that the Grammy-nominated, record-breaking, and let’s face it, emotionally devastating singer-songwriter is officially heading back to Australia and...
Album Reviews
LANY Soft (Deluxe): The Complete Album Review + The Soft 2 Expansion
★★★★☆
This album isn’t so much a reinvention as it is a resurfacing. It’s a sonic journal of romantic epiphanies and...
Features
Does Harry Styles Write His Own Music?
When it comes to pop music, one question frequently arises: Does Harry Styles write his own music? The answer is...
Festival
BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend Sunderland 2026: Full Lineup, Saturday Headliners, and Ticket Guide
The full lineup for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026 is officially complete. Niall Horan, Olivia Dean, and Kehlani have...
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...
Concert
Laufey Announces Massive 2026 Australia & New Zealand Tour: Dates, Venues, and Presale Info
The “Jazz Pop” phenomenon is back. Dual Grammy winner Laufey has officially announced her highly anticipated return to Australia and...
Festival
ULTRA New Zealand 2026 Completes Lineup: Alison Wonderland and Pendulum (DJ Set) Join the Bill
The inaugural ULTRA New Zealand 2026 has just leveled up. In a massive final lineup reveal, electronic heavyweights Alison Wonderland...