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We’re Lost In Music’s 2022 in review

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We’re Lost In Music’s 2022 in Review

For us, 2022 has been a bit of a strange year in the world of live music and events…our passion is still there, but it feels like something has shifted in the industry and gigs and festivals seem to be prioritising the wrong things (namely, money over experience). We appreciate the challenges the industry has faced over the last few years, and continues to face with the economy as it is, however we have been to far too many gigs (and even festivals – Glastonbury we’re looking at you) this year that appear to have been oversold, where it’s difficult to move around, where generally it doesn’t feel that enjoyable to be there. It was only a matter of time before this led to a dangerous situation and unfortunately we closed the year on a postponed gig due to Brixton Academy’s licence being under review following the terrible incident in December.

We hope that 2023 sees some of the light and joy return to the gig and festival experience for us but, after years of seeing so many incredible artists, acts and music live, we’re likely to be taking a more considered approach to the events we attend, possibly only attending those gigs or festivals where we’re confident of the quality of the show and our surroundings.

That’s not to say 2022 hasn’t brought us a lot of very happy memories though. See for yourself in our 2022 highlights!

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We’re Lost In Music’s 2021 in review

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We’re Lost In Music’s 2021 in Review

Despite the first half of the year continuing to see gigs and events postponed or cancelled, the second half has been wonderful. Our world has been filled once more with live performances and music-enhanced experiences. Our hearts have been full.

Wednesday 14th July 2021 saw us return to our first gig since before the pandemic. It had been 493 lonnnnngggggg days since we last saw Jack Garratt perform in the eartH theatre hall…and when we saw him step onto the stage at Hackney Church, tears brimmed. It was a magical evening and so fitting that it was delivered by Jack – he was our last gig, and now our first.

Next up was ‘Freedom Day’ and c. 500 people crammed into sweaty PowerHaus to watch White Lies perform. It was almost like nothing had happened and we hadn’t spent months being prevented from doing just that. More gigs followed, as did the return of festivals and, other than a Covid Pass here or there, our gig calendar returned to something more familiar. We could not be more grateful.

And so, our 2021 highlights feature a lot more live-music than last year! See for yourself…

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We’re Lost In Music’s 2020 in review

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We’re Lost In Music’s 2020 in Review

What is usually one of our favourite activities to complete has been something we’ve been putting off…it’s a bit heartbreaking to look back at a year of events that didn’t happen 😭

Now we’ve done it, those gigs we were lucky enough to attend in the first few months feel almost a lifetime ago. A memory that will forever remain with us is sitting in the haunting theatre hall of eartH in Dalston waiting to see Jack Garratt showcase his new album after time away. It was just days before the reality of the pandemic hit but, looking back, the signs were already there that everything was about to change.

While 2020 has been difficult for everyone for a multitude of different reasons, it was really tough having such a huge part of our lives disappear overnight. Be it the gigs, the festivals, the venues, the first times, the repeat occasions, the new discoveries, the favourites – each new cancellation or postponement announcement disappoints as much as the first did.

We’ve moved from a world of in-person experiences to watching events play out online – while it has been incredible to see so many artists and promoters embrace digital, we are counting down the days until we can be back in a sweaty room or field, surrounded by all the other people starved of their live music fix this year, united in our love for music. With so little support given to the industry, please do whatever you can to play your part in helping save our scene 🙏🏻

Until then, here are our 2020 highlights…

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We’re Lost In Music’s 2019 in review

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We’re Lost In Music’s 2019 in Review

Cooeeee!

It’s that time again, where we get to reminisce about all the amazing musical experiences we’ve had throughout the year.

2019 really was a corker too, as you will see…

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We’re Lost In Music’s 2018 in review

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We’re Lost In Music’s 2018 in Review

Hello!

The time has come for us to, once more, take a look back over our year in music and try and pick out our best bits (not an easy task!)

Here goes…

We’re Lost In Music’s 2017 in review

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We’re Lost In Music’s 2017 in Review

Hello!

Can you believe 2017 is over already?! We can’t. Perhaps it’s a sign of us getting older but the years seem to whiz by and, before we know it, it’s time for us to recap on our year of music once more. So, here goes…

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Time flies when you’re having musical fun…

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Just where is this year going?!

You don’t have to tell us that we have been very behind in updating the blog of late – life seems to be a bit of a blur with so much going on!

Don’t worry though, it doesn’t mean that we’ve been neglecting our love of music – in fact it’s quite the opposite, which we realised this week while pouring over all our photographs from the many gigs and festivals we’ve been to over the last few months.

You can treat yourself to a selection of our best shots over on our Flickr page or just take a peak below for some of our fave moments…

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Our New Year’s Resolution? Go to more festivals this year!

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Our 2017 festival wish list
(*credit to Festicket for our featured image)

One of the things that made us sad in 2016 was that we didn’t go to enough festivals. This must change this year! We’ve already been lucky enough to secure Glastonbury tickets (thanks to friend of the blog Dave) but we definitely need to add to the festival tally.

Here, we weigh up the contenders most likely to make it onto our 2017 festival calendar…

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We’re Lost In Music’s 2016 in review

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We’re Lost In Music’s 2016 in Review

Hello!

In a year where we have lost so many greats, one thing is clear: while personal tastes and beliefs may differ, there is one consistent factor that unites us all – music.

Let us all be thankful for the impact and contributions of those figures who have made musical history – David Bowie, Glenn Frey, George Martin, Prince, Leonard Cohen, Rick Parfitt, George Michael, to name just some of those lost this year – and hope that there are no more announcements in the few days before the year is out. These figures have shaped music as we know it today and who knows who, if anyone, will go on to make equal or greater impacts.

While we may not have seen the next David Bowie (not suggesting there could ever be a ‘next’) perform live this year, this does not mean we have not witnessed some tremendous talent. Here is the summary of our 2016 in music…

We’re Lost In Music’s 2015 in review

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We’re Lost In Music’s 2015 in Review

Hi everyone!

It’s that time again, as the curtain falls on 2015, we take a look back over the incredible musical experiences we have been lucky enough to be a part of…

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Our summer synopsis: the festival edition

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Well, we have been well and truly off the radar as we have thrown ourselves into making the most of our summer music plans – for that, we are sorry. But, we’re back, and we’ve just finished a flurry of photo uploading activity…which has reminded us just how many good events we’ve been lucky enough to attend. So, we thought we’d tell you what we thought of them.

Here we give you the festival edition…

Our recommendation for your weekend: Field Day festival, London

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One of the best London day festivals, held in Victoria Park over two days. The perfect mix of live bands, DJ sets, food, people and fun to help kick off festival season in style.

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We’ll be going on the Saturday and are most looking forward to seeing Caribou, Kindness, Spector, Django Django, Honne, John Talabot, Leon Vynehall…along with everyone else on the monumental line up!

Saturday and weekend tickets have sold out but there are still some tickets left for Sunday – get them here.

Here’s Caribou performing Can’t Do Without You the last time we saw them at Brixton Academy back in March to get you in the mood:

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Check out our Past Events page to see our music archives or, if it’s festivals you’re after, see what our festival season holds…

 

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June means one thing – summer festival season is here!

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It’s June! How is it June?! Pretty sure it’s still meant to be only February or some other month early in the year… But (there’s always a but), June does mean one very exciting thing – FESTIVAL SEASON HAS OFFICIALLY STARTED!!!!!

Ahhhh festival season: sun, (inevitably) rain, cider, Pimms, (supposed) cocktails, random food, quirky food, bad for you food,new friends, new trends, silly head-wear, hot pants and butt cheeks, ridiculously white sneaks, the never-ending quest to find a waterproof jacket, new music, old music, music we love, dancing, (shuffling,) laughing, singing, fairground riding…amazing memories being made!

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Eastern Electrics 2014

There are so many festivals to choose from, it’s sometimes hard to decide whether to stick with what you know and love or try something new. Then you have the difficulty of deciding whether to stay on home turf or venture abroad. What to do, what to do…

This year, we’ve chosen to do a bit of both: we’ve got some of our faves in there and then some new adventures planned. Let the festival countdowns begin –

  • Field DayLondon, UK, Saturday 6th June – 5 days to go
  • Wild LifeBrighton, UK, Sunday 7th June – 6 days to go
  • SonarBarcelona, Spain, Thursday 18th June – 17 days to go
  • LoveboxLondon, UK, Saturday 18th July – 47 days to go
  • BoardmastersCornwall, UK, Friday 7th August – 67 days to go
  • V FestivalEssex, UK, Saturday 22nd August – 82 days to go
  • Dimensions FestivalPula, Croatia, Wednesday 26th August – 86 days to go

Please keep your fingers crossed for sun. We’ll see you in the field 🙂

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Check out our Past Events page to see our music archives. Why not take a look at our reviews of two of last year’s festival season highlights: Berlin Festival and Unknown?

 

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We’re Lost In Music’s 2014 in Review

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We’re Lost In Music’s 2014 in Review

Hi everyone!

As 2014 draws to a close, it seems apt that we take a look back at what the year has had to offer.