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Rabolagartija Festival 2024, held from August 15 to 17 at the Polideportivo Municipal de Villena in Alicante, once again showcased its eclectic blend of rock, reggae, hip-hop, and mestizaje. Despite an initial setback due to a strong storm on the opening day, the festival proceeded smoothly, delivering memorable performances across its multiple stages.  The festival’s lineup featured a mix of established acts and emerging talents. Headliners included Soziedad Alkoholika, SFDK, and La Pegatina, each bringing their unique energy to the stage. SFDK’s set was particularly notable, celebrating their 30-year career with a surprise appearance by La Mari of Chambao.  Other highlights included performances by Green Valley, Boikot, Rulo y la Contrabanda, Muchachito Bombo Infierno, Chambao, Rayden, El Canijo de Jerez, Lendakaris Muertos, Trashtucada, and El Último Ke Zierre. The Caparrilla Stage provided a platform for local and emerging artists, such as Alademoska and Balkan Paradise Orchestra, adding depth to the festival’s musical offerings. Despite the initial weather challenges, the festival’s organization ensured that performances proceeded as scheduled. The diverse musical acts, combined with the festival’s vibrant atmosphere, created an engaging experience for attendees. The inclusion of glamping options provided comfortable accommodations, enhancing the overall festival experience. Rabolagartija Festival 2024 successfully delivered a dynamic and diverse musical experience, overcoming early weather-related obstacles. Its blend of genres and commitment to showcasing both renowned and emerging artists solidified its reputation as a standout event in Spain’s summer festival circuit. Words and photos: Rhyan Paul

Clear your calendars and break out your vintage band tees: Visor Fest 2024 is rolling into Murcia this September 27–28 , and it’s bringing with it two glorious nights of timeless indie, post-punk legends, and zero set clashes . That’s right— one stage, no overlaps , and all the sonic magic your soul can handle. If you've never been to Visor Fest, here's the pitch: Imagine the bands you obsessed over in the ‘80s and ‘90s finally getting the stage they deserve—no gimmicks, no rush, just pure, uninterrupted sets under the warm Spanish sky. Visor isn't a festival for the algorithm generation. It's for people who still believe in albums, B-sides, and guitar solos that last longer than your attention span. Friday, Sept 27 The Charlatans – Britpop royalty. Enough said. The Mission – Gothic swagger, cathedral-sized choruses. Camera Obscura – Scottish melancholia at its sweetest. Sad Lovers & Giants – Criminally underrated, eternally cool. Saturday, Sept 28 Kula Shaker – Psychedelic riffs and spiritual swagger. dEUS – Belgium’s art-rock titans finally touch down. Immaculate Fools – The romantics of the post-punk scene. Gigolo Aunts – Power pop perfection, and their final bow in Spain. Add in late-night DJ sets from DJ Amable , Pepe Lee , MEdj , and We Lost Control! , and you’ve got two nights of soundtracks for dancing, dreaming, and reliving your best misfit youth. This year’s edition relocates to Espacio Nueva Condomina , just outside central Murcia. It’s a switch-up from previous editions at La Fica, but the spirit stays the same: laid-back, open-air, and built for audiophiles—not TikTokers. For more information and tickets: Visorfest

There   are   some   bands   that   stand   the   test   of   time   and   whose   songs   never   go   out   of   style,   but   instead   become   legendary.   " Simple   Minds "   is   one   of   them,   without   a   doubt,   that   has   legendary   status. On   July   20   they   performed   at   the   Plaza   de   Toros   in   Alicante,   as   part   of   the   " Goldest   Legends "   series   of   events. They   started   with   "Waterfront"   and   Jim   Kerr,   Charlie   Burchill   and   the   band   had   the   crowd   that  filled the   venue   singing   along   before   the   first   verse   ended.   The   entire   performance   was   incredible,   but   the   standout   songs   were   "Mandela   Day"   and   "Don't   You   (Forget   About   Me),"   which   the   band   ended   up   with   before   coming   back   out   for   a   three-song   encore,   starting   with   "Book   Of   Brilliant   Things,"   followed   by   "See   The   Lights,"   and   ending   with   the   iconic   "Alive   and   Kicking." The   whole   event   was   flawless,   Jim   Kerr   had   the   voice   and   energy   of   someone   half   his   age   and   Charlie   Burchill   played   as   amazing   as   ever.   It's   hard   to   believe   that   the   band   has   been   active   since   1977.   The   original   duo   has   seen   many   other   band   members   come   and   go   over   the   past   47   years,   but   I   think   the   current   lineup   with   Ged   Grimes,   Sarah   Brown,   Gordy   Gouldie   and   Cherrise   Osei   is   the   strongest   yet. Words   and   photos:   Rhyan   Paul This article was also published in the spanish Magazine - Rock Bottom https://www.rockbottom.es

Pirata La Mancha 2024 is set to make its debut on Saturday, 31 August 2024 , in Alcázar de San Juan, Ciudad Real, promising a night filled with high-energy rock, punk, and rap performances. Organized by Black Lotus Eventos , this festival aims to bring the spirit of the renowned Pirata Beach Festival to the heart of Castilla-La Mancha. Tickets for Pirata La Mancha 2024 are available through Enterticket . Gates open at 18:00, with performances running into the early hours. Given the festival’s anticipated popularity, early ticket purchase is recommended. Pirata La Mancha 2024 promises to deliver an electrifying blend of music, culture, and community spirit. With its impressive lineup and vibrant atmosphere, the festival is poised to become a staple in Spain’s summer music calendar. Fans of punk, rock, and rap won’t want to miss this inaugural event in Alcázar de San Juan. For more information: https://piratafestival.com/es/

Excusive photo report: This year's edition of Conciertos De Viveros bought some incredible bands to Valenica and to close the festival series, Madrid born band " Revolver " performed a fitting closing party concert. The gardens were at capacity for this highly anticipated event and the band did not disappoint. You can find out more here: Conciertos De Viveros Words & photos by: Rhyan Paul

On Sunday, July 14th, the legendary British band " The Cult " played at the Jardins De Vivers. The concert was one of many that were offered within the framework of this year's Conciertos De Viveros .   Being the same night as the Euro 2024 final between England and Spain, the crowd that packed the venue was very lively when I arrived. The band came out 25 minutes late, but that didn't matter, as it gave the Spanish fans time to see Spain score an early goal against England.   With the stage freshly smudgedwith burning sage, The Cult kicked off their performance with "I n The Clouds " and followed up directly with " Rise ", which had the entire audience singing along.   In 30-degree heat, Ian Astbury looked as cool as the proverbial cucumber on stage, tossing his tambourine into the audience after "Wild Flower" before continuing with another (which magically appeared out of nowhere!).   Giving her voice a break midway through the concert, fans were treated to an acoustic version of " Edie " before continuing with the classic " Sweet Soul Sister ."   At that time, Spain had beaten England 2-1 to win the European Championship final. An enthusiastic crowd sang along for the rest of the concert, smiles of joy and pride. As the band played their latest song, " Love Removal Machine ," the sky lit up with fireworks in Valencia.   Thanking the audience and leaving the stage, the band returned to deafening applause for an encore: " Brother Wolf, Sister Moon ," followed by the epic " She Sells Sanctuary ."   The crowd went wild. As we say in English football: "They think it's all over – it is now!!" More information on the amazing Conciertos De Viveros events: Here Words and photos: Rhyan Paul

The 2024 edition of Nits De Vivirs returns to the magical Jardins De Vivers in Valencia, from July 24th to August 5th. A selection of incredible concerts and gastronomical delights set in beautiful gardens in the centre of Valencia, with music for everyone. This years concert program includes: Jueves 25 Julio ANDY & LUCAS Viernes 26 Julio Festival Karavan Planet: GORAN BREGOVIC + BABYLON CIRCUS + HURACÁN ROMÁNTICA  + ETLC (ELTIO LA CARETA) Sábado 27 Julio Festival Karavan Planet: STAY HOMAS + CHE SUDAKA + MALUKS + Artistas por confirmar Domingo 28 Julio LOS CHICHOS Lunes 29 Julio MON LAFERTE Miércoles 31 Julio COQUE MALLA Jueves 01 Agosto WARCRY + DRAGONFLY Viernes 02 Agosto LA CASA AZUL + LADILLA RUSA + LISASINSON Sábado 03 Agosto PIMPINELA Domingo 04 Agosto RULO Y LA CONTRABANDA You can find out more and buy your tickets here: Nits De Viver

On July 20th Simple Minds will be performing at the Plaza De Toros in Alicante, as part of this year's Goldest events. Having sold more than 60 million records worldwide - with hits including " Don't You Forget About Me ", " Alive And Kicking ", " Mandela Day " and " Belfast Child " - the group from Glasgow will make this a night to remember! Get your ticket now, they are selling out fast! Tickets are available from: Goldest and Viva Ticket

The 2024 edition of Conciertos De Viveros returns to the Jardines De Viveros with an incredible roster of events including " The Cult ", " Revolver " and many more! For more information and tickets: Conciertos De Viveros 2 JULY: SERGIO DALMA 3 JULY: LUZ CASAL 4 JULY: NIÑA PASTORI 5 JULY: LOS ZIGARROS + SANTERO Y LOS MUCHACHOS + GREEN NOMAD 6 JULY: TABURETE + 84 7 JULY: CAMELA 10 JULY: INDIA MARTÍNEZ + ELENA JÁTIVA 11 JULY: BERET + NORMAL 12 JULY: ANTONITO MOLINA 13 JULY: PABLO LÓPEZ 14 JULY: THE CULT 16 JULY: WOS 17 JULY: GILBERTO SANTA ROSA 18 JULY: CARLOS VIVES 19 JULY: EL ARREBATO 20 JULY: JULIETA VENEGAS + MERCEDES CAÑAS 21 JULY: BERTIN OSBORNE 23 JULY: REVOLVER Long live the live music! One more year, the Jardines del Real hosts a new edition of this cycle that was created to make of such a privileged enclosure in the city, a meeting place and celebration of music inDirect. During the first weeks of July, a total of 16 evenings have been scheduledin this emblematic green lung of the capital of the Túria to publicize the highlights of thecurrent musical panorama in a concert calendar that combines outstanding bandsinternational and state with relevant artists of the local scene. Following the line of other editions, in 2023 we have artists of very different styles thatThey range from pop to rock or electronic, through urban music, Latin music, reggae, orThe traditional song. With this we affirm our interest in attracting an audience the mostwide possible in ages and musical tastes. In addition, this year's edition also remains firm in its commitment to offer a posterartistic with a high female presence, and for respecting a policy on ticket priceswhich is below the Spanish average. The concert venue will once again have an areaof catering with varied gastronomic offers, in addition to all the access amenities,such as bicycle parking, and the ease of connections through public transport. allThis is possible thanks to the involvement of the Department of Festive Culture of the City Council ofValencia in collaboration with Valencian promoting companies. From here we wish that thethousands of people who will attend this year sit in their own home and enjoy the most of thelive music of the Nursery Concerts of the Gran Fira de València.

On 25th May, the lengendary Basque Country punk band - Lendakaris Muertos - played at Burjassot auditorium in Valenica. The event was sold out and the crowd treated to a classis set of the bands track from the last 20 years. As always they finished with the mighty anthem "Oso Panda", whivh never fails to please! Photos by: Rhyan Paul

On May 4th (Starwars day!) legendary Irish punk band, The Undetones, performed at 16 Toneladas in Valencia. The event was to celebrate the clubs tenth anniversary and they did it style! Photos: Rhyan Paul