ARE WE BEING PRICED OUT OF LIVE MUSIC?
OUR YEAR IN MUSIC: TEAM VG’S 2023 RECORD HIGHLIGHTS
Some of our esteemed writers pick their absolute must-listens from the last twelve months…
SOUND OF BELFAST 2022: 10 NORTHERN IRISH ARTISTS YOU NEED TO KNOW
THE GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL 2022: VOCAL GIRLS ROUNDUP
The Great Escape Festival returned for the first time since 2019 to blue skies and good times, and the VOCAL GIRLS team were there to absorb as much of the weekend as possible.
ARETHA FRANKLIN: THE QUEEN OF SOUL’S INDOMITABLE LEGACY
In recognition of Black History Month, VOCAL GIRLS honours the undying cultural and political legacy of the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin.
BILLIE HOLIDAY: THE LEGACY OF LADY DAY
In celebration of Black History Month, we delve into the life of the iconic Billie Holiday - a pillar of American jazz music and a powerhouse of a woman.
NINA SIMONE: THE STORY OF THE BLACK JAZZ ARTIST THAT DEFIED ALL ODDS
‘What happened, Miss Simone?’ A feature dedicated to the late, genre-fluid, singer-songwriter Nina Simone, in honour of Black History Month.
THE VOCAL GIRLS LAUNCH
Last week we welcomed you to MOTH Club for the launch of our platform with amazing performances from Olivia Dean and Zola Courtney. If you missed out or just want to relive it, here's our roundup of the evening.
OPINION: VOLUNTEERING AT FESTIVALS - IS IT WORTH IT?
Thinking of volunteering at a festival but unsure if it’s for you? VOCAL GIRLS’ writer Amber Lashley has rounded up the highs and lows of her experience to help you decide if the juice is worth the squeeze!
LIVE MUSIC IS BACK, AND SO IS COMMUNITY
As gigs and festivals return to our stages, we explore why community among fans is as important as the music itself.
ANNIE MAC THROUGH THE YEARS
In honour of Annie Mac’s final show on Radio 1, we’ve rounded up some of the reasons why the DJing legend is such a role model to so many.
BEST INDEPENDENT VENUES IN SHEFFIELD
We’re back up North and in the city of Sheffield! Here are some of the best spots to catch some long-awaited live music in the Steel City.
10 SHEFFIELD ARTISTS YOU NEED TO KNOW
The next stop on VOCAL GIRLS ON TOUR is Sheffield! Meet our 10 favourite artists from the city who you should definitely check out.
13 LGBTQ+ ARTISTS WHO’VE MADE THE MUSIC INDUSTRY WHAT IT IS TODAY
In celebration of Pride Month, VG writer Claire Rothwell, has taken a look back at some of the incredible and talented LGBTQ+ artists who’ve shaped the industry to what it is today.
THE BEST INDEPENDENT INDIE VENUES IN LONDON
Continuing on our VOCAL GIRLS city tour of London, we’ve listed some of the capital's most treasured independent music venues to get you excited for post-Covid gigs!
14 LONDON ARTISTS YOU NEED TO KNOW
We’ve headed to the capital as part of VOCAL GIRLS ON TOUR! Here are our top London picks that you should check out.
“PUNK, GRITTY, WEIRD AND UNAPOLOGETIC”: VOCAL GIRLS EXPLORES MANCHESTER’S FAMOUS DRAG SCENE
Our VOCAL GIRLS tour of Manchester wouldn’t have been complete without a stop at Canal Street’s Gay Village and a collection of queer Fringe events! Join us as we take a trip to some of the Drag community’s staple spots.
MANCHESTER’S TOP 8 INDEPENDENT VENUES
VOCAL GIRLS are on tour! We’re kicking things off up north, so here’s some of Manchester’s staple independent venues we recommend getting sweaty in.