{"id":5838,"date":"2012-07-22T14:02:07","date_gmt":"2012-07-22T13:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/?p=5838"},"modified":"2012-07-22T17:57:00","modified_gmt":"2012-07-22T16:57:00","slug":"splendour-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/splendour-review\/","title":{"rendered":"SPLENDOUR 2012 Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

So here it is, folks \u2013 your one-stop guide to all things Notts-tastic at the one and only SPLENDOUR<\/strong><\/a>.
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\nMAIN STAGE:<\/strong>
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\nTHE AFTERDARK MOVEMENT<\/strong><\/a>
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\nAfter their triumphant win at The Future Sound of Nottingham<\/a> 2012 and rocking Wireless fest last week, THE AFTERDARK MOVEMENT<\/strong><\/a> are on fine form and manage to pave the way for a string of incredible performances on the Main Stage. Even so early in the day the energy in the crowd is buzzing and intensifies throughout their set, rounded off perfectly with the ridiculously catchy ‘Since I’ve Been Here<\/em>‘. An effortless combination of urban, hip-hop and funk, these guys have created a sound that is completely unique and can only get better. Watch this space!
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\nJAKE BUGG<\/strong><\/a>
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\nThings are going rather smoothly for 18 year old country prodigy JAKE BUGG<\/strong><\/a>. Having just announced his invasion of the USofA alongside NOEL GALLAGHER<\/strong> and securing crowds in their hundreds at T in the Park, there\u2019s no doubting this fresh-faced lad is on the cusp of superstardom and his Main Stage set shows everyone exactly why. Showcasing his versatility to perfection, Jake\u2019s heart-stopping rendition of \u2018Someone Told Me<\/em>\u2019 stuns a packed crowd into silence while fan favourite \u2018Trouble Town<\/em>\u2019 has people dancing like nobody\u2019s watching. If you havn\u2019t caught Bugg Fever<\/strong> yet, you soon will!
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\nJAGERMEISTER STAGE:<\/strong>
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\nSINNERS HIGHWAY<\/a><\/strong>
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\nAfter an explosive debut headline show that nearly caved in the roof of the Rock City<\/a> Basement a month ago, SINNERS HIGHWAY<\/a><\/strong> are gaining a reputation for bringing a gourmet feast of rock n roll to the table, served with extra dashings of gusto & high energy impact \u2013 and their opening set at the Jagermeister Stage is no exception. Despite the early start, the band give an incredible performance and show a little slice of what is to be their upcoming UK Tour. If you want to find out more, check out their Future Session HERE<\/strong><\/a>.
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\nTHE BARNUM MESERVE<\/a><\/strong>
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\nTHE BARNUM MESERVE<\/a><\/strong> are something of a local hidden gem and live they are a treat to the ears; after gaining a priceless experience from supporting THE JEZABELS<\/strong> on their world tour, their magnificent onstage presence is a sight to behold and a force to be reckoned with. The vocals are raw and delivered with relentless power, and despite a mere 3 band members the wall of sound created is pure magic. If you haven\u2019t seen these guys live yet, I highly recommend you do so soon!
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\nKAPPA GAMMA<\/a><\/strong>
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\nIt\u2019s been a good few weeks for KAPPA GAMMA<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 not only have they secured a loyal following in Notts, but they\u2019re about to go National after their debut single \u2018Wildfire\u2019<\/em> (out August 13th) has been played on Radio 1. Not bad going, eh? Their complex and unusual sound, or \u2018Geography rock\u2019 as the band have dubbed it, is an efforltess mix of disjointed rhythms and quirky vocals and onstage is where it really comes alive.
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\nRONIKA<\/a><\/strong>
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\nFollowing her recent collaboration with HERVE<\/strong> producing the summer thumper \u2018How can I live without you (make it right)\u2019 and cementing slots at London\u2019s legendary XOYO, RONIKA<\/strong><\/a> and her 80\u2019s vibes are making synthy soundwaves throughout the Nation. Her electric rhythms have the crowd eating from the palm of her hand and there isn\u2019t a single person not on their feet \u2013 it\u2019s a vibrant performance from a soon to be superstar.
\n(Unfortunately we don’t have a photo from RONIKA<\/strong><\/a>‘s set. Our photographer was on Wayne Manor’s roof at the time…casual.)
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\nLEFTLION COURTYARD STAGE:<\/strong>
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\nJOSH KEOGH<\/a><\/strong>
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\nDon\u2019t be fooled by his boyish fa\u00e7ade \u2013 JOSHUA KEOGH<\/a><\/strong> voice is one so deceptively innocent it can completely emotionally disarm you in a nanosecond. Despite having once said he harboured concerns that his songs were too dark and depressing, (don\u2019t worry Josh, we wouldn\u2019t have it any other way) he nonetheless carefully delivers each emotionally charged melody one by one and opens the Leftlion stage in style. If you want to hear more, watch his Future Session HERE<\/strong><\/a>.
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\nOPIE DEINO<\/strong><\/a>
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\nFlame-haired songstress OPIE DEINO<\/strong><\/a> has come a long way since doing her first ever session with Nusic all those months ago. Having made it to the Finals of last years FSON but narrowly being pipped to the post, this delicately voiced banterful lass has been going from strength to strength on the local scene. Each song is delivered with gusto and the audience are hanging on to every word \u2013pure magic!
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\nINDIANA<\/strong><\/a>
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\nNext on stage is the shy but nevertheless captivating INDIANA<\/strong><\/a>. After being precariously plucked from thin air and thrust into the limelight after her mesmerising track \u2018Blind as I Am<\/em>\u2019 caused the judges jaws to drop in the first round of FSON 2012, the rise and rise of INDIANA<\/strong><\/a> has been an unstoppable force. Despite not getting through the public vote of the competition (she only had 33 Twitter followers at the time\u2026), she is now clocking up over 7,000 listens in the US alone \u2013 looks like it\u2019s not only us Nottonians that are succumbing to her enchanting voice. Her haunting renditions of ‘Erase’ <\/em>and ‘Gabriel’<\/em> command the audience\u2019s attention from the first note and manage to keep a packed crowd engaged right through to the end. We’ve said it many times before, we’ll say it again, the only question is precisely how massive this girl is going to become, huge talent.
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\nSAINT RAYMOND<\/a><\/strong>
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\nSAINT RAYMOND<\/a><\/strong> has managed to achieve an impressive amount in the last year; he already has a \u2018The Beat\u2019 BBC session and a headline gig at The Bodega<\/strong><\/a> under his belt, not bad for a lad of only 17. Unfazed by the more experienced artists that had taken the stage before him, his simple yet unfathomably catchy acoustic set is infectious and has soon plastered wide smiles on the faces of the audience. Definitely one to watch!
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\nROB GREEN<\/strong><\/a>
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\nDespite the first song he learned to sing being \u2018You Make Me feel like a Natural Woman<\/em>\u2019 by SHANIA TWAIN<\/strong>, ROB GREEN<\/strong><\/a> has thankfully managed to find other musical influences in the form of NAT KING COLE<\/strong> and BEVERLY KNIGHT<\/strong> and has one of the biggest voices (and personalities) on the local scene. His infectious endearing charm is unleashed and his gleaming confidence on stage is staggering to behold \u2013 there\u2019s no doubting this ex-singing teacher was born to perform and the entire crowd is AWE. Belting out each track as if they were his last, the crowd are powerless to resist his magnetic charm and the result is a sea of shaking hips and palms in the air. An electric performance from a future superstar!
\nIf you want to find out more, watch his Future Session HERE<\/a>.
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\nNINA SMITH<\/strong><\/a>
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\nNINA SMITH<\/strong><\/a> is at the core of Nottingham\u2019s soulful goddess\u2019s, alongside the likes of HARLEIGHBLU<\/a><\/strong> and NATALIE DUNCAN<\/a><\/strong>. After initially being taken under the wings of hip-hop gurus during her first years in the industry, NINA SMITH<\/strong><\/a> has managed to nurture her soft songbird voice into the soulful powerhouse it is today and has been at the forefront of Nottingham\u2019s scene for 3\/4 years. With the atmospheric electric aftermath of ROB GREEN<\/strong><\/a>‘s performance, Nina manages to use this to her advantage with skill & poise & her special rendition of \u20182 become 1\u2019<\/em> by the SPICE GIRLS<\/strong> is a particular crowd pleaser \u2013 definitely one for the ipod.
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\nNATALIE DUNCAN<\/a><\/strong>
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\nNATALIE DUNCAN<\/a><\/strong> is the first Nottingham artist this decade to have released an album that is backed by a major record label \u2013 and it\u2019s easy to see why. \u2018Devil in Me\u2019 is a compilation of dark and captivating melodies sung with a voice that is wrapped in smoky allure \u2013 complete with a retro jazzy twist. Although confessing hayfever had got the better of her, she battles on before sadly having to give up mid set, a real shame but Natalie you’re one of us, you’re doing us proud and we understand, get better soon!
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\nThis hereby concludes the musical notts-tastic musical extravaganza that was SPLENDOUR<\/strong>. Awash with talent in every form, this is only the tip of the iceberg and proves Nottingham is home to the most vibrant music scene in the UK \u2013 bring on Splendour 2013!
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\nYours in Love of New Music,
\nCerys Owen x
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So here it is, folks \u2013 your one-stop guide to all things Notts-tastic at the one and only SPLENDOUR. MAIN STAGE: THE AFTERDARK MOVEMENT After their triumphant win at The Future Sound of Nottingham 2012 and rocking Wireless fest last week, THE AFTERDARK MOVEMENT are on fine form and manage to pave the way for…<\/p>\n

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