Bluedot Festival
Battling against constant rain, swamp-like mud and an accessible campsite that is anything but, Shirley Proctor still finds much to enjoy at Bluedot Festival in Cheshire
Lytham Festival
Shirley Procter reflects upon her highlights of this year's Lytham Festival.
Coldplay
Shirley Procter watches Coldplay play an euphoric but conservation-friendly set at Wembley Stadium in London.
Bluedot Festival
Shirley Procter profiles some of her favpurite acts at this year's four-day Bluedot Festival.
Alanis Morissette
Gen X icon Alanis Morrissette visits Manchester to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of classic album ‘Jagged Little Pill’. Shirley Procter reviews
Virgin Radio Big Thank You Tour
Shirley Procter enjoys the Virgin Radio Big Thank You show at the Manchester Arena, and sets from Tom Walker, the Wild Things, Isaac Stuart and the Kaiser Chiefs.
Candlelight Tribute to Coldplay
Shirley Procter enjoys a candlelight tribute to Coldplay at Manchester Cathedral.
Ziggy Marley
While volunteering at the Womad festival, Shirley Procter checks out a powerful and passionate set from Ziggy Marley.
Bluedot Festival
During the first two days of the Bluedot Festival Shirley Procter attends a performance by the Halle Orchestra of classic sci-fi soundtracks and also several of its science-oriented events.
Bluedot Festival
At the last two days of the Bluedot Festival Shirley Procter watches sets by Easy Star All Stars, Omar Souleyman, Jarvis Cocker, Kraftwerk and She Drew The Gun.
Glastonbury Festival
Shirley Procter attends this year's Glastonbury Festival and reports on her personal favourite acts.
James Holt
Shirley Procter reviews rising Bolton-based singer-songwriter James Holt at an excellent showcase at Night People in Manchester.
Frank Turner
Writer Shirley Procter and photographer Amanda J Window watch and photograph Frank Turner playing an energetic and crowd-pleasing show at new Manchester venue the Victoria Warehouse.
Bluedot Festival
Shirley Procter at the third day of the Blue Dot Festival watches performances by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop and Gary Numan, while on its fourth and final day she participates in some of its many science-based presentations and other activities.
Bluedot Festival
On the first day of the eclectic Blue Dot Festival Shirley Procter watches the Hallé Orchestra perform the music from 'The Blue Planet', while on the second day in complete contrast she enjoys an explosive set from the Flaming Lips.