Fresh from The Front Row Magazine are my "Ones to Watch" in 2025.

I chose Alex Spencer Ellur and Freddie Halkon for contrasting reasons and all three stood out for me in 2024.

Read why they're my top picks for next year on The Front Row.

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We are delighted to release the first ever edition of The Front Row Magazine!

This month we have our 2025 Ones To Watch, exclusive interviews with Ania Magliano and The Slow Readers Club and put the venue spotlight on The Cluny

Enjoy the read!

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LIVE REVIEW: Sam Fender at @firstdirectarena.bsky.social, Leeds

"Packed with heartfelt moments, stunning production, and a setlist that had something for everyone, this was the kind of gig that stays with you."

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Day Three of the #frontrowadventchallenge - today it's your "Album of the Year 2024"

Behind our door three is I Wonder If The World Knows by The K's - a standout debut that I played on repeat all spring & summer.

What's behind your door today?

Day 2 - The Best Song We Saw Live in 2024

Behind today's box it's Would You Rather Be Lonely performed by Red Rum Club at their Liverpool Arena headline. A seminal performance in their career topped off in real style.

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We've opened up door number one on the #frontrowadventchallenge.

My first song I listened to today was Siobhan Winifred with Stay For Good.

As soon as you've played something today let us know what it was with the hashtag #frontrowadventchallenge

As we expand The Front Row I'm looking for some fresh blood to join the team.

If you love going to live music, heading to the theatre, and supporting grassroots arts then get in touch - we've been inundated with requests to cover shows nationally and unfortunately I can't do it all myself!

Out of Nothing was one of the first albums I remember buying at Woolworths. So many memories for me and my dad listening to Embrace on repeat in the car every morning. Tonight Danny McNamara and the @embraceband.bsky.social guys absolutely smashed it.

🎸 Ashes
📍 Victoria Theatre, Halifax

One for the history books.

🗓️ 21.11.2024
🎸 Courteeners, DMA's, Reverend and the Makers

Petition for Reverend and the Makers to open every gig ever. Stunning acoustic set from Jon & Ed tonight.

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🗓️ 21.11.2024

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NEW RELEASE: Yellow Light - Ellur

"The highlight here is the chorus - a euphoric, arms-in-the-air moment that’s as cathartic as it is catchy."

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🎄The Front Row Advent Challenge🎄

The countdown to Christmas is almost here and we've devised the ultimate advent challenge for you all!

Time to get your thinking caps and shout about all of the music that has made you happy this year. You've got 10 days to start preparing!

Pause At You - Courting

"Tracks like Pause At You highlight their ability to merge genre-defying ambition with a raw, visceral energy tailor-made for live performance."

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First acts for Sheffield's Tramlines Festival next week!

Who will be headlining this year??

Single Review: Animals - @theslowreadersclub.bsky.social

"...an emotional push and pull that leaves you breathless by the time it concludes."

Release Date: 20.11.2024
Presave: hypeddit.com/tsrcanimals

Read all about it on The Front Row: thefrontrow.online/2024/11/19/s...

Andrew Cushin announces huge 2025 tour!

Pre-order his sophomore record LIFE and get presale access to these shows.

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Birmingham. Cardiff. Glasgow. Manchester. London.

What are you doing in September next year? Nothing yet...how about seeing one of the best live bands on planet earth.

@onerepublic.bsky.social are coming to a city near you!

Tickets here from Friday: www.onerepublic.com/tour/

The Top 5 Must-See Pantomimes in Yorkshire This Winter

Be on the front row this winter in Yorkshire as pantomimes take over a theatre near you!

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