Gig it Up

It's the most wonderful time of the year...or is it? Join Nick and Becca for a christmas special about...christmas specials. Yup, it's some seasonal meta for you. In this festive episode, Nick and Becca play Christmas Chicken, and invite you to play along too. The rules are simple, the duo have each secretly chosen a Christmas special show from a major pop music artist for the other to watch. But, the twist is that the aim of the game is to try and make each other cave first from the utter holiday kitsch overload. Who can stand the Christmas cringe the longest? You'll have to listen to find out. 

Featuring deep dives on the allure of  Christmas specials with the undisputed King of Christmas Michael Bublé and a very memorable cameo from Dawn French in 2011's Home for Christmas,, and The Spice Girls Christmas in SpiceWorld Concert. Plus, an honourable mention for Jane Macdonald. Yup we went there.  With comedy tangents,  surprising discoveries and plenty of holiday hilarity; we’ve gone in on the Christmas kitsch to bring you the highest stakes festive competition in human history. As ever this episode of Gig It Up is a joyful leap into the art and love of live music. Thanks for listening, have a great Christmas! 

Join live music lovers Rebecca and Nick for this unique podcast that takes an informed and hilarious deep dive into  live pop music and the art of the gig. In this episode the duo jump into the amazing legacy of ABBA to discover more about them as a live act. It turns out one of the only ways to do this (weird pending ABBAbots aside) is through the debacle that is ABBA The Movie. A caper that mixes live footage with bizarre fiction, it was made at the height of their first wave of fame. ABBA The Movie follows the Swedish Superstars across their 1976 tour of Australia. You might well end up glad Nick and Becca watched it so you don't have to, but it leads to a lot of funny and fascinating discussion about this significant band. Are ABBA really as clean cut as 1970's Australians seem to believe? Perhaps not. Also in the mix, tales of accidentally haunting a Swedish prison turned youth hostel, and unfortunate encounters with horny kangaroos. Get into it! 

Gig It Up is a unique deep dive into pop culture through live music and it's the final episode of season 1! Thanks to everyone who has been listening to the podcast, it's been a joy and a delight to have you along for this journey.  In this episode we go in on one of the last big shows of 2020, before the you know what hit, and we tackle the ENIGMA that is Lady Gaga live in Miami. A reworking of her sci-fi infused Las Vegas residency show, this gig finds Gaga at a very interesting point, so it's a fascinating show with lots to go in on. Does Gaga match the hype around her as a live performer, does this concept show pull together? We'll be the judge of that!

Also on the cards; the ultimate debate about whether filming gigs on your phone is ok, stories of being in Las Vegas on one of America's most historic nights, and find out what made Nick fall off his chair while watching this concert.

Join performers and live music lovers Rebecca and Nick for Gig It Up,  a funny and enlightening podcast about seminal gigs, live music and pop culture past and present. 

We're back! Taking another deep dive into a major live pop music concert. We're Nick Field & Rebecca Biscuit & we love music and gigs, so why not join us for this new episode, where we go in on The Weeknd at Lollapalooza 2018. Currently one of the biggest music acts in the world, there's a lot to talk about, and we are here for that! 

Also on the menu; our own hilarious festival gig mishaps, Nick's favourite Avril Lavigne conspiracy theory and a earth shattering confession that's set to bring DRAMA to the show. Gig It Up is a funny, irreverent show about pop culture and music with a good dose of comedy thrown in. Thanks for listening! 

Join performers and musicians Nick and Becca for a funny and irreverent music podcast like no other. Do you love live music? These two do too, and they're here to go in on some of the most deep dive-worthy live concerts of all time. Each episode they discuss a gig that has been professionally filmed and is available open access online, so you can watch along too! 

This episode is the third and last in a special series of Super Bowl Bites, all about the monster that is the annual NFL Super Bowl Halftime show. This time the duo are turning their attention to Coldplay's show. A rattle through Coldplay's greatest hits, with guest appearances from Bruno Mars and Beyonce. The duo discuss if a rock set is really enough to hold the stage, the concept and construction of the gig, and if Coldplay are eclipsed by the talents of their special guests.

And because they love a comedy tangent, Nick & Becca talk about embarrassing fetishes, go in on hilarious Coldplay facts, and finish with a classic rider reveal. 

Join performers and funny humans Nick and Becca for a music podcast like no other. Love live music? These two do too, and they're here to go in on some of the most deep dive-worthy live concerts of all time. Each episode they discuss a gig that has been professionally filmed and is available open access online, so you can watch along too! 

The second in a special series of Super Bowl Bites, all about the monster that is the annual NFL Super Bowl Halftime show, and this time the duo are turning their attention to Katy Perry's 2015 show. A kitsch extravaganza that launched a thousand conspiracy theories, the pair discuss all aspects of this pumped-up pop spectacle. 

And because they love a comedy tangent, Nick & Becca talk paying for gigs for exposure with hilarious results, whether uplifting songs really work, and if Katy Perry is really an evil illuminati robot. 

Welcome to Super Bowl Bites! This is a mini series of 3 new episodes. Join performers and live music lovers Rebecca and Nick for a funny and enlightening deep dive into three of the biggest Super Bowl halftime shows. First up, the duo discuss the spectacle that is Shakira & Jennifer Lopez joining forces for the 54th Super Bowl. Nick and Becca unpick the creation and performance of this powerhouse combo of two of the worlds biggest music stars. Surprisingly personal, cultural and a bit subversive, there's much to this 15 minutes of hits. The comedy tangents also feature the duo going in on whether Tik Tok is the end of reason, chocolate pasta, and what to do if you find a she-wolf in your closet.

Welcome back for part 2 of this deep dive into the work of Janet Jackson, focusing on her All For You tour. Fuelled by an exciting mix of being in the same room to record the podcast for the first time since lockdowns started,  midweek nutroast and gin, the pair go in on this heady brew of a gig.  Janet Jackson is one of the world’s most significant pop music artists, but as Becca and Nick discuss she also remains one of the most mysterious, and maligned. The duo consider Janet Jackson’s cultural significance, her impact and legacy, as well as how the gig is constructed and performed. The duo consider whether this seemingly mismatching range of influences and elements on display in the show work together, particularly with some rather eye-opening s&m based choreography. As always there are delightfully funny tangents, this time including the perils of audience participation, and inspired by Janet's phenomenal physique in this show, failed attempts to get abs. Join Nick and Becca for another joyous podcast for those who love music, concerts, and comedy chat. 

Join performers and live music lovers Rebecca and Nick for a deep dive into a seminal gig by a major cultural figure. In this 2 part episode the duo explore and discuss Janet Jackson and her All For You tour. And for the first time in Gig It Up podcast history, the pair were able to record in the same room! Janet Jackson is one of the world’s most significant pop music artists, but as Becca and Nick discuss she also remains one of the most mysterious, and maligned. This concert finds Janet in her prime, and in a playful mood, mixing surprisingly raunchy S&M with circuseque pixies. The pair discuss Janet Jackson’s cultural significance, her impact and legacy, as well as how the gig is constructed and performed. The duo consider whether this seemingly mismatching range of influences and elements work together. Also on the cards in part one; a drinking game to go alongside watching The Crown, and the perils of accidentally falling into a London canal. 

Join performers and live music lovers Rebecca and Nick for a funny and enlightening deep dive into seminal gigs. In this 6th episode the duo discuss the final show in David Bowie's world changing Ziggy Stardust tour. The pair unpick the creation and performance of this groundbreaking and highly influential moment in pop history . They discuss why it's still relevant, its ongoing legacy and how David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust creation and concerts was a cultural reset that's been pivotal in pop music since. They also go in on why once glitter enters your life it never leaves, the controversies surrounding the movie The Velvet Goldmine, and the importance of staying out of your comfort zone.