Paul Edwards took a break from selling t-shirts and doing beer bongs to talk to us after a sold out Front Bottoms show in Nottingham. Paul puts on house shows at Rathaus (previously at Number 3), helps to run Cats? Aye! Records and helps out with WrongWayRound promotions in Southampton. We asked him about how […]
Category Archives: Promoters
Promoter Interview: Deadpunk Promotions
We caught up with Dave Brent and Matthew Otridge from Bristol-based Deadpunk Promotions. We spoke to the guys about their upcoming annual festival; Deadpunk Bank Holiday Special and their experiences throughout the years. How did Deadpunk Promotions start? Matt: I was in a band and were tired of playing shows at local venues where we […]
Promoter Interview: Derby DIY Collective
Derby DIY Collective is made up of Dean Wheeler and Rob Fisher. Based in Derby, the promoters put on a wealth of amazing shows, from local DIY bands to huge touring acts. We had a chat with Dean about his experiences. How did you get into the DIY scene? There used to be a collective in derby that […]
Promoter Interview: Fishlock Promotions (Reading)
Chris Fishlock (aka Fishstock Promotions) is a promoter based in Reading. Having put on great bands like Tyrannosaurus Alan, WIll Tun & The Wasters and Drones, along with a yearly birthday celebration/festival called Fishstock, Chris is one of the area’s most well known DIY promoters. How did you get into the DIY scene? I guess […]