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I am a journalist based in East Sussex and want to hear from bands in the area."If it ain't Rother, don't bother." I use the layout generator at UltimateMySpace.com.

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Anyone playing in or around Hastings please add your gig listings by leaving a message.If you would like your gig reviewed or previewed or are a Hastings based band who would like to be interviewed please leave a message or email me at [email protected]

My Blog

Rotherbeat Comes Home Before Hitting The Road

Preview: Mumm-Ra and Youngplan, The Crypt, Thursday April 12. Rotherbeat sensations Mumm-Ra and Youngplan are playing a warm-up show at The Crypt before taking to the road to spread the word of Rother...
Posted by on Tue, 13 Mar 2007 04:22:00 GMT

Putting The Smile Back On The Face Of Hastings

LAUGHTER is the best form of medicine. Someone wise once said that. Now it seems two comedy heavyweights from Hastings are giving the townsfoke a monthly shot in arm, vaccinating them against the win...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 01:15:00 GMT

Mumm-Ra And Youngplan To Take Rotherbeat Nationwide

ROTHERBEAT trailblazers Mumm-Ra and Youngplan are embarking on a tour - to spread the word of Rotherbeat throughout the civilised world. Bexhillians Mumm-Ra, currently on the much coveted NME Tour, h...
Posted by on Mon, 26 Feb 2007 06:58:00 GMT

Young bands given chance to shine alongside signed acts at The Crypt

YOUNG bands are being given the chance to showcase their talent as part of a new night at The Crypt. Peter Wilkes, of live music promoters TFB Music and Leisure, is on the look-out for up and coming ...
Posted by on Mon, 12 Feb 2007 07:36:00 GMT

Rotherbeat set to put local music on the map

In today's Hastings Observer: MUSIC has a new buzz-word. Merseybeat, Madchester, Bristol Dance and Mackem Rock have all their stint at the top - leaving their indelible mark on the charts and live ven...
Posted by on Fri, 02 Feb 2007 03:51:00 GMT

Mumm-Ra, Youngplan, Doctor Fonda, Regular John and Rumiko Jr in today's Hastings Observer

Feature on Rotherbeat and the Hastings music scene in today's Hastings Observer.  
Posted by on Fri, 02 Feb 2007 03:09:00 GMT

Dizzy Tiger compilation out now

FANS of the expanding Hastings music scene can get a taster of just what is has to offer with a new compilation CD out this month. The album, called Anti, has been produced by the Dizzy Tiger label an...
Posted by on Wed, 31 Jan 2007 08:20:00 GMT

Indie Stu on the move

DJ Indie Stu is moving his Saturday night slot to Heroes Bar, starting on February 3. Real name Stuart McKenzie, under the alias of Indie Stu plays the best of up and coming new bands such as The View...
Posted by on Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:43:00 GMT

REVIEW: Charity Gig at Heroes Bar. Fleeing From Finales, Youngplan and others

A charity gig raised more than £1,000 for the MS Society and showcased the wealth of talent currently exploding out of Hastings eclectic music scene. Organiser Katy Barker, inspired by her father who ...
Posted by on Mon, 22 Jan 2007 03:43:00 GMT

PREVIEW: Clocks, Grace and The Five 40s live at The Crypt. Friday February 2 at 9pm.

Music fans get the chance to catch three new acts being tipped to cause a storm in 2007. The pick of the three are Clocks - four young men from the sleepy London satellite town of Epsom. With a determ...
Posted by on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 06:19:00 GMT