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Thursday 29th March 2012

Live Review: University Philharmonia Orchestra and Choir @ Albert Hall, Nottingham (24/03/12)

The University Philharmonia and Choir performance of Mahler’s 2nd Symphony on Saturday 24th March was a huge testament to the strength and depth of musical talent at the University of Nottingham, which ranges across many ages and academic disciplines. At face value, Mahler 2 presents a colossal obstacle…

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Thursday 29th March 2012

Impact’s Spring Gig Guide

Saturday, March 24th: University Philharmonia Orchestra and Choir @ Albert Hall, Nottingham University orchestra and choir combine forces to perform Mahler’s epic second symphony. This very special concert requires enormous orchestral and choral forces and will bring together current students and alumni. Saturday, 28th April:  Ladyhawke @ Rescue…

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Thursday 15th March 2012

Live Review: Florence & the Machine @ Capital FM Arena 06/03/12

Five months after her second number-one album, Flo is back, on a monster UK, European and U.S. tour  – mostly playing bowls, arenas and other gigantic venues. Gracing a jam-packed Capital FM Arena with their presence last week, Florence and the Machine are now treading an interestingly line…

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Tuesday 13th March 2012

Album Review: Bruce Springsteen – Wrecking Ball

Bruce Springsteen is angry – it’s quite easy to tell this from the moment that the pumping drum beats and siren-like guitars signal the opening to the first track (‘We Take Care of our Own’) on his new album. What follows is eleven tracks of nigh on unrelenting…

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Saturday 25th February 2012

Live Review: NME Awards Tour @ Rock City 14/2/12

The 14th of February is usually a day that single people, like me, look forward to with trepidation. However some cheer for couples and singles descended on Nottingham this Valentine’s Day: the NME awards tour rolled into Rock City that evening. The NME awards tour has been notable…

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Thursday 23rd February 2012

Shinedown/Halestorm/Liberty Lies @ Rock City

Openers Liberty Lies’ short & punchy set saw all five members honoured to be gracing the Rock City stage. Front man Shaun seems to have learned a few tricks from his tour mates over the last week or two, prowling the stage with venom. They’ve obviously been impressing…

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Thursday 16th February 2012

Impact’s Top Albums of 2011

Top Albums of 2011 5. The Smith Westerns – ‘Dye it Blonde’ In a quiet year for guitar music, this little gem shone brighter than most. Indebted to glam-rock greats like T. Rex and Suede, the album boasts catchy hooks, quality riffs and is practically bursting at the…

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Wednesday 15th February 2012

Young Guns @ the Rescue Rooms 09/02/12

Here’s a question for you – what do you get when you mix the intense energy of Buckinghamshire alternative rockers Young Guns and the intimacy of the Rescue Rooms? Answer – an extremely sweaty and enjoyable night. Nottingham marked the midpoint of the ‘Bare Bones Club Tour’, a…

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Tuesday 14th February 2012

Impact Introduces… ‘Swimming’ & ‘Stefan & Tania’

1. Stefan and Tania Just one year ago this dynamic musical duo were experimenting with the occasional unofficial open mic night around their university halls. Fast-forward onto this year and Stefan Cave (guitar) and Tania Sheratte (vocals) are a well-established act on Nottingham’s alternative music scene with an…

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Sunday 12th February 2012

The Rise and Rise of Metal

It’s been over 25 years since Metallica released their seminal album ‘Master of Puppets’ and metal’s popularity arguably reached its peak. But in 2012, is it really still relevant, and does it still retain the power and fan-base it once had?  Ask metal fans who they think the…

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