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25th September
Band of the Month
We celebrate Leicester punk band The Budgie Smugglers
The Budgie Smugglers at The Donkey, 24th September 2016. Photo: Kevin Gaughan.
Read our feature article on The Budgie Smugglers.
17th September
Music to move people
Jonezy at The Y Theatre, September 2016
MIL was at The Y Theatre to see Jonezy and a full programme of bands and singers supporting a good cause.
Read about Heart & Soul of Leicester.
September’s live music is available now
Flip Like Wilson at The Shed, 6th September. Photo by Kevin Gaughan.
Read our reviews of gigs this month.
Record Reviews
Pocket Watch by Trilogy album cover
We turn our attention to the recorded music of bands and artists from Leicester.
Calder
Calder McLaughlin performing at the Musician pub during the obs finale in 2013
We celebrate the work of one of our finest singers.
Caribbean Carnival
Caribbean Carnival 2016
Music formed a key part of this year’s carnival as dancers moved around the streets and artists performed on stages at Victoria park.
See the report on Arts in Leicester Magazine.
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