Anita Joyce

@thefamilygrave I wasn’t 18 til the August so I used to borrow my sister’s birth certificate to get in before then 😂 it was such a supportive safe space for me to be in though - they even let me sell my fanzine in there……

@Aladjoyce You went to the Hacienda in 1983? Wow! I went to a Creation records gig in a London pub's upstairs room around 1983/4! I think there were only about 20 people there. I imagine the Jazz Butcher were on the bill, but it's hard to remember!

Just turned 18 in ‘83 and these clubs shaped my late teen years - was all about the music for me…. Band On The Wall Berlin Hacienda Fagins Rafters

Watched this documentary last week on Don McCullin’s life and work week at the brilliant @CurzonClevedon . A tough but very moving watch….👌

Just announced for June 12th! Early bird tickets available here wegottickets.com/event/687140/ #CountryMusic #villagehallgigs

“Everyone you meet always asks if you have a career, are married or own a house as if life was some kind of grocery list. But no one ever asks you if you are happy” - Heath Ledger Remembering Heath Ledger on what would have been his 47th birthday. #HeathLedger

@jaq421 I spot a very caring and loving person & friend…..and you rocked those plaits! Xxx

The class of 83 the clever ones are retiring and travelling the world the ones who list their mum at 12 and went on to become parent guardian to their brother a couple of years after this photo then their full time carer now realise they’ve no pension ! Spot the idiot

We’ve seen a lot of posts today from musicians talking about how tough things are right now — undersold tours, cancelled shows, albums struggling to land. It really does feel like uncertain times across the whole industry. Even our own upcoming tour hasn’t escaped it. Two of our venues have closed their doors, meaning our Manchester show has moved to the Deaf Institute after the sad closure of 33 Oldham Street, and our Edinburgh date is now at Sneaky Pete’s after Legends was turned into something else entirely. Times are hard. We feel it too. Everyone has less money, and the world feels stranger by the week. But this is exactly why the grassroots scene matters more than ever. Independent venues and promoters are the ones taking real risks — the people running the door themselves, hoping 50 tickets sold is enough to break even. The £9‑a‑pint arenas will be fine. It’s the independent rooms, the passionate teams, and the bands on the road who need the support. We know how lucky we are to get to do this. We love touring. We love seeing you there. One day it’ll all be over — time moves fast. So here’s the call to arms: if you can, show up. Support the bands you love. Back the venues that keep live music alive. Pack out the rooms, sing the words, and stand so close you end up blocking the singer’s feet with your pint on the edge of the stage. Grassroots music survives when we all decide it matters. Our tour is on sale now, and so are a lot of others. Support the scene 💛 🤘

Salford Heroes: Shelagh Delaney – A genius playwright and ‘homesick’ Salfordian salfordnow.co.uk/2026/03/16/sal…

RMHQ says "Emotionally, Tragically Raw Set of Beautiful Songs" about Michael Weston King - NOTHING CAN HURT ME ANYMORE rockingmagpie.wordpress.com/2026/03/30/mic…

What a beautiful sold out North East double bill we had on Sunday night. The Often Herd raised our spirits and the roof! Also a great support slot by the brilliant AJ Potter Thanks to everyone who supports us on here & helps to spread the word especially @gr8musicvenues

Sinead O'Connor in her house, London, 1994 by Jill Furmanovsky, photographer known for her work featuring artists from the music scene #WomensArt

A date to brighten up the calendar in May. Martin Stephenson is returning to Brighton playing at The Prince Albert

The Prince Albert, Brighton. 📸yours truly.

@CrowleyOnAir @Tims_Discovery @BBCRadioLondon Hi ya, going for two beauties.. Nowhere Girl by B-Movie Mother’s Son by Martin Stephenson & The Daintees For Elvis - I Just Can’t Help Believin’ and It Hurts Me 🎼

We’re back on @BBCRadioLondon at 1pm. Inspired by International Women’s Day & Mother’s Day, we want songs with Woman, Mother, Sister or Girl in the title. Plus we’re celebrating Elvis – favourite songs, films & moments. Yours?  👂 94.9FM | Digital | bbc.co.uk/radiolondon

We caught Balloon @folklorerooms this week and what a night it was! Only 2 dates left on their UK tour - tonight in Oxted and March 14th at The Betsey Trotwood, London brightonsource.co.uk/reviews/balloo…

Great to catch Balloon in Brighton at the beautiful Folklore Rooms - Review below. Only 2 dates left of their UK tour so be quick! Tonight in Oxted and tomorrow at The Betsey Trotwood in London. @gr8musicvenues brightonsource.co.uk/reviews/balloo…

Beautiful night at The Folklore Rooms, Brighton yesterday seeing Ian Bickerton’s indie/folk band Balloon.

Here's to strong women May we know them May we be them May we raise them #InternationalWomensDay2026 St Peter's Square. Emmeline Pankhurst Statue. #Manchester