We look back at 2013
and make our selection of its live music highlights
Last updated: 27th September 2014
Thank you to many people who suggested which gigs stood out for them. We have not included all of them but we have certainly put in those that attracted more than one nomination.
January to May, see the selection of gigs made by Arts In Leicester:
January to May 2013
June
Our first month’s round-up of live music gigs, including:
The Riverside Festival on Saturday
The Riverside Festival on Sunday
July
Our round-up of live music in July included
The launch of the Singers of Distinction shows
August
Our round-up for August included:
September
21st – the Furies hold their Death Valley Album Launch at the Firebug
28th September – Twisted Wheel from Manchester play at the Soundhouse.
October
2nd – US band Madina Lake with support from London’s Fearless Vampire Killers play atthe O2 Academy
2nd – Pop/rock band Lawson play at the De Monfort Hall
5th to 6th – The Soundhouse holds it third anniversary weekender
18th – Jonezy and Norwegian Singer Alexandru perform at the Shed
19th – Oxjam Leicester Takeover musical festival
26th – Sham69 perform live at The Soundhouse
29th – Boomtown Rats play live at Rock City
November
2nd – Leicester artists Jonezy and Curtis Clacy perform at live show in Abbey Park on Bonfire Night, headlined by The Vamps.
December
7th – an unforgettable night at The Shed headlined by Chrome Molly with Captain Horizon and some very impressive young bands. Read our review.
11th – X Factor finals singer Sam Bailey comes to Leicester for a live show. Here is our report.
13th – Midnight Wire’s single launch and secret gig with an excellent line-up of supports. Report by Olly Stabler.
21st – Many people gave a thumbs up for Resin’s gig at The Firebig as being a memorable night of really good Music.