Sunday 19 May 2013

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Nailsworth Festival

Sunday 19 to Sunday 26 May 2013

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Competitions

Win McFly meet and greet tickets at Kingsholm

Ends Monday 3 June 2013

Meet all four McFly boys and get the best seats in the house for their summer concert, only with SoGlos.

Win VIP tickets and the chance to meet the McFly boys in person when they perform live at Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester...

Win Ronan Keating meet and greet tickets at Kingsholm

Ends Monday 3 June 2013

One lucky fan can meet the Irish heartthrob himself at Kingsholm Stadium this June.

Win a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet Ronan Keating – plus VIP concert tickets for you and a friend – when he performs...

Win family tickets to Sportbeat Festival 2013

Ends Monday 24 June 2013

The Enemy is just one of the big name bands on the bill at Sportbeat Festival 2013.

Four lucky families can enjoy an enviable line-up of music and sport for free at Sportbeat Festival 2013 – headlined by...

Win tickets to Miss Nightingale Burlesque Musical

Ends Monday 17 June 2013

Win tickets to Miss Nightingale's Burlesque Musical, only with SoGlos.

Miss Nightingale is set to ruffle a few feathers at the Everyman Theatre, with three pairs of tickets up for grabs to...

Guides

Gloucestershire music festivals guide

Catch top musical talent in the great Gloucestershire outdoors, with SoGlos's dedicated music festivals guide.

Check out SoGlos’s guide to music festivals in Gloucestershire, spanning every genre a music lover could hope for – without...

Events

Billy Ocean concert in Cheltenham

Tuesday 21 May 2013

Catch the Billy Ocean concert live at Cheltenham Town Hall.

From ‘Love Really Hurts Without You’ to ‘When the Going Gets Tough’, hear all of Billy Ocean’s greatest hits, performed...

The Hallé concert at Cheltenham Town Hall

Wednesday 22 May 2013

The Hallé concert promises an unmissable classical music highlight.

Enjoy a performance from some of Manchester’s finest musicians when The Hallé returns to Cheltenham Town Hall to round...

Funke and the Two Tone Baby at Café Rene

Wednesday 22 May 2013

Don't miss this one-man mechanical blues band live at Cafe Rene in Gloucester.

Catch one-man mechanical blues band Funke and the Two Tone Baby perform tracks from his debut album,...

Dr Feelgood gig at Roses Theatre

Thursday 23 May 2013

Dr. Feelgood promises the perfect tonic for a great night out at Roses Theatre.

Don’t miss R&B legends, Dr. Feelgood, when they perform live at the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury, more than 40 years after...

Masters of the House at Stroud Subscription Rooms

Friday 24 May 2013

Catch the cream of the West End crop live in Stroud this spring.

Songs from Les Mis, Evita, Phantom of the Opera and more hit musicals are set be performed with panache by the cast of...

Adam Walker and James Baillieu concert in Naunton

Friday 24 May 2013

Don't miss the chance to see rising star flutist Adam Walker peform live in the Cotswolds. © Sussie Ahlburg.

Award-winning flutist Adam Walker and pianist James Baillieu will be launching Naunton Music Society’s 2013 concert series...

Renegade festival at Café Rene

Saturday 25 May 2013

Bristol's finest alternative funkmeisters, 6Fears7, are just one of the great bands lined up for 2013.

Rene:gade returns to Café Rene in May 2013, offering a feast of live local music, the best barbecue in town and the eye-watering...

The Blockheads gig at Stroud Subscription Rooms

Saturday 25 May 2013

The Blockheads are performing live in Stroud, more than three decades after forming.

Don’t miss the lovable and cocky Blockheads performing a combination of their greatest hits, alongside some new numbers,...

Scott Ian at Gloucester Guildhall

Sunday 26 May 2013

Hear stories about Anthrax co-founder Scott Ian's thirty years on the road, live in Gloucester.

Anthrax fans will be flocking to Gloucester Guildhall to hear founding guitarist Scott Ian speak – and swear – about his...

The Skints at Gloucester Guildhall

Tuesday 28 May 2013

Prepare to skank the night away when The Skints take to the Guildhall stage.

Gloucester Guildhall will be welcoming reggae punk sensations The Skints to the stage this May, when gig-goers can look...

On Drover Tracks concert in Cheltenham

Tuesday 28 May 2013

Explore the history of droving through a unique folk concert at Cheltenham Town Hall.

Enjoy a concert of new folk songs that explore the history of droving, when John Dipper and Luke Daniels – and talented...

The Stone Roses: Made of Stone live premiere

Thursday 30 May 2013

The 'world has been waiting for' Shane Meadows' new film.

Watch the live premiere of Shane Meadows’ anticipated Made of Stone film at Vue Cinema in Stroud, featuring never-before-seen...

Wychwood Music Festival

Friday 31 May to Sunday 2 June 2013

Wychwood Music Festival 2013 promises a fun-packed family weekend in the great Gloucestershire outdoors.

Wychwood Music Festival 2013 promises live music from The Human League, Soul II Soul, Kate Nash and Toploader, plus poetry,...

Bledington Music Festival

Tuesday 4 to Thursday 6 June 2013

The Grammy Award-winning Pavão String Quartet are returning to perform at this three-day musical feast.

The Cann Twins, Pavão String Quartet, Thomas Trotter and Celia Craig will all perform live during Bledington Music Festival...

Fairport Convention at Gloucester Guildhall

Wednesday 5 June 2013

Don't miss the chance to see folk legends Fairport Convention right on your doorstep.

Celebrate pioneering folk band Fairport Convention’s 45-year career by heading to an intimate gig at Gloucester Guildhall,...

Swift Manouver gig at Café Rene

Friday 7 June 2013

Swift Manouver is taking no prisoners when it returns to the Café Rene stage, so get your best skank at the ready.

Swift Manouver is back in 2013 and ready to hit a Café Rene crowd with a heavy musical punch of its unique alternative...

Kate Nash gig at Gloucester Guildhall

Wednesday 12 June 2013

Don't miss pop sensation Kate Nash during her anticipated return to Gloucester.

Kate Nash will be returning to the Gloucester Guildhall stage to unleash her forthcoming album, Girl Talk, in what’s sure...

Levellers at Cheltenham Town Hall

Wednesday 12 June 2013

From Zeitgeist to Static on the Airwaves, hear the Levellers' greatest hits live in Cheltenham this summer.

Hear hits spanning the Levellers’ 25-year career, as well as tracks from latest album, Static on the Airwaves, at Cheltenham...

McFly concert at Kingsholm

Thursday 13 June 2013

McFly fans will be out in force for the band's Kingsholm concert.

McFly will be performing an outdoor concert live at Gloucester Rugby’s Kingsholm Stadium this June.

Ronan Keating concert at Kingsholm

Friday 14 June 2013

Ronan Keating will be entertaining a Kingsholm Stadium audience this summer.

Ronan Keating will be performing an outdoor concert live at Gloucester Rugby’s Kingsholm Stadium this June.

The Karla Milton Collective at Café Rene

Friday 14 June 2013

Karla Milton fronts the nine-piece super band performing live in Gloucester this summer.

Move and groove to the sweet, soulful sounds of nine-piece band The Karla Milton Collective, when it performs live at...

Demob gig at Gloucester Guildhall

Saturday 15 June 2013

See punk pioneers Demob one last time at Gloucester Guildhall this June.

Gloucester punk fans have one last chance to see Demob perform live in its home town, before the foursome calls it a day...

Bad Manners at Gloucester Guildhall

Sunday 16 June 2013

Catch outlandish Buster Bloodvessel and co. live on stage at Gloucester Guildhall.

From ‘My Girl Lollipop’ to ‘Special Brew’, hear ska favourites Bad Manners’ greatest hits during their ultimate party...

Events

Blondie at Westonbirt Arboretum

Friday 21 June 2013

Blondie will be bringing its legendary music to Westonbirt Arboretum live in June 2013.

Legendary band Blondie will be performing an outdoor concert at Westonbirt Arboretum in June 2013, returning for what...

Paloma Faith concert at Westonbirt

Saturday 22 June 2013

Paloma Faith will be storming the outdoor Gloucestershire stage. © Rebecca Pierce.

Paloma Faith will be playing Westonbirt Arboretum’s outdoor stage this summer, as part of the Forestry Commission’s...

Olly Murs concert at Westonbirt Arboretum

Sunday 23 June 2013

Olly Murs will be playing at Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire this summer.

Olly Murs will be playing Westonbirt Arboretum in the Cotswolds this summer, as part of the Forestry Commission’s Forest...

Sportbeat Festival in Gloucester

Friday 5 to Sunday 7 July 2013

The Feeling will be headlining the first ever Sportbeat Festival.

The first Sportbeat Festival will see three-days of top music, sports and family entertainment take over Oxstalls Sports...

Midsummer Fiesta in Montpellier

Saturday 6 July 2013

Make your way to Midsummer Fiesta in Montpellier, this July.

Montpellier Gardens in Cheltenham is inviting families across Gloucestershire to its free, fun-packed Midsummer Fiesta,...

Counterfeit Stones in Cheltenham

Wednesday 10 July 2013

The Counterfeit Stones are promising another sham rock experience for Cheltenham music fans.

Rock out at the Everyman Theatre with the Counterfeit Stones, who are celebrating their 22nd anniversary with a performance...

Motown's Greatest Hits at Everyman Theatre

Friday 12 July 2013

Hear all your favourite Motown hits, live at Everyman Theatre.

The ultimate celebration of Motown is returning to Cheltenham, when How Sweet It Is takes to the Everyman stage this summer.

Global Dance Festival at The Brewery

Saturday 13 July 2013

The Global Dance Festival at The Brewery will be getting the twinkle toed of Cheltenham on their feet.

From salsa to samba, and Zumba to Kizomba, get those toes tapping with live music, demonstrations and more at the fifth...

Thea Gilmore at Gloucester Guildhall

Saturday 13 July 2013

Enjoy a summer's eve with the sounds of Thea Gilmore at Gloucester Guildhall.

Radio 2 favourite Thea Gilmore is treating Gloucester Guildhall fans to a taste of her 14th album, Regardless, featuring...

Jessie J concert at Westonbirt Arboretum

Friday 19 July 2013

Pop star Jessie J will be performing in the Cotswolds.

Pop sensation Jessie J is performing at Westonbirt Arboretum in July 2013, when fans will be hoping to hear hit singes...

Paul Weller at Westonbirt Arboretum

Saturday 20 July 2013

Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Weller will be storming Westonbirt.

Paul Weller will be gracing the Westonbirt Arboretum outdoor stage in July 2013, forming part of the Forestry Commission’s...

Summer Sound Festival in Gloucester

Saturday 20 July 2013

Kids in Glass Houses will headline the free, one-day-only Summer Sound Festival at Gloucester Park.

Welsh rockers Kids in Glass Houses are set to storm Gloucester’s newly named Summer Sound Festival 2013 – a free, one-day-only...

Jools Holland at Westonbirt Arboretum

Sunday 21 July 2013

See Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra at Westonbirt Arboretum this summer.

Jools Holland will be playing a summer concert at Westonbirt Arboretum, this July, accompanied by his famous Rhythm and...

Café Rene Gloucester Rhythm and Blues Festival

Monday 29 July to Sunday 4 August 2013

Blues guitarist John Fairhurst will be just one highlight at this unmissable summer music fest.

The mighty John Fairhurst and acclaimed singer Connie Lush are just some of the big blues names lined up for Café Rene’s...

Lakefest music festival in Tewkesbury

Friday 9 to Sunday 11 August 2013

Levellers will be rocking the top slot of the eclectic Lakefest 2013 line-up.

Lakefest music festival will be making a splash at Croft Farm Waterpark in Tewkesbury in August 2013, with the line-up...

British Sea Power at Gloucester Guildhall

Saturday 17 August 2013

Don't miss British Sea Power, live at Gloucester Guildhall this summer.

Brighton six-piece British Sea Power is set to give a low-key performance at Gloucester Guildhall, treating a local crowd...

Treefest at Westonbirt Arboretum

Saturday 24 to Monday 26 August 2013

See the experts carve works of art inspired by the theme of fairytales, at Treefest 2013. © Jamie Koster.

Discover a world of wooden wonders, enjoy live music, carving and falconry displays and pitch up for the night at the...

The Magic Numbers at Gloucester Guildhall

Sunday 8 September 2013

The Magic Numbers will be performing a few of their own magical numbers in Gloucester.

The Magic Numbers are back, and performing an exclusive acoustic gig at Gloucester Guildhall – with the chance for fans...

Stroud Folk Festival

Saturday 21 September 2013

Folk songstress Martha Tilston is confirmed to perform at the first Stroud Folk Festival. © David Angel.

The iconic Stroud Subscription Rooms will be the setting for the town’s first Folk Festival, with musician and broadcaster...

Madina Lake gig in Gloucester

Friday 27 September 2013

Chicago rockers Madina Lake are saying a fond farewell to local fans, at Gloucester Guildhall this September.

Don’t miss Madina Lake’s farewell tour, calling at Gloucester Guildhall this September, and the chance to hear the ‘elegant...

UK Subs gig in Gloucester

Friday 1 November 2013

U.K. Subs are set to cause a riot on the Gloucester Guildhall stage this November. © Tina Korhonen.

Catch a powerful performance by punk legends the U.K. Subs, live at Gloucester Guildhall – with tracks from new album...

Karine Polwart at Gloucester Guildhall

Friday 8 November 2013

Don't miss folk songstress Karine Polwart performing live at Gloucester Guildhall.

Let award-winning folk singer-songwriter Karine Polwart warm you up this winter with a performance of evocative lyrics...

Bellowhead gig at Cheltenham Town Hall

Saturday 9 November 2013

See award-winning folk outfit Bellowhead, right on your doorstep at Cheltenham Town Hall.

Catch contemporary folk pioneers Bellowhead live at Cheltenham Town Hall, where the 11-piece band is set to blow the crowd...

Articles

Backstage with Kitten and Bear

SoGlos goes backstage with Katy and Rob Pearson, aka Kitten and Bear, an acoustic duo from Cirencester.

From winning battle of the bands before they’d even set foot on a proper stage, to performing a jam-packed summer of festivals...

News

The Enemy to headline Sportbeat Festival 2013

Indie rock band The Enemy is making its debut Gloucestershire appearance at Sportbeat Festival 2013.

Indie rock heavyweights The Enemy are confirmed to headline the inaugural Sportbeat Festival in Gloucester, following...

Friars Folk and Roots concerts launched at Blackfriars Priory

Expect a feast of folk and roots music at the historical Gloucester city centre venue in 2013.

The historical Blackfriars Priory will provide the setting for the newly-launched Friars Folk and Roots concert series...

Gloucester City Council announces new Summer Sound Festival

Up-and-coming popstar Chloe Howl will support Kids in Glass Houses at Summer Sound 2013.

Park:Live has been rebranded as Summer Sound Festival 2013, with organisers confirming Welsh rockers Kids in Glass Houses...

Ronan Keating and McFly to perform Live at Kingsholm

Ronan Keating and McFly will be performing concerts at Gloucester Rugby's Kingsholm Stadium.

Ronan Keating and McFly will be performing two summer concerts at Gloucester Rugby’s Kingsholm Stadium this June.

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