Gig it Up

Join performers and live music lovers Rebecca and Nick for a deep dive into seminal gigs.

For this extra special festive episode, Nick and Becca experience the wonder of The Queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey, in concert. The duo jump into a live music spectacular filmed to celebrate the release of Mariah’s second Christmas Album. The pair deconstruct the show and cast their eyes over how it stands up, how it’s put together, and an awkward mother/daughter sing off. They also discuss the best and worst Christmas songs, whether kitsch covers all, and Christmas themed adult entertainment. 

Join performers and live music lovers Rebecca and Nick for a deep dive into seminal gigs. In this episode the duo explore the epic behind the scenes documentary that follows Celine Dion through a night of her Las Vegas residency.  Yes, it's Cirque d' Celine. The pair discuss this monster production, the revelations and surprises of the backstage scenes, and if the mashup of pop diva concert and circus lived up to the hype. They also go into surviving 9/11 in the Grand Canyon, clown heartbreaks and Eurovision 'romances.'

Join performers and live music lovers Rebecca and Nick for a deep dive into seminal gigs. In this episode the duo are introduced to BTS for the first time with a 2019 Osaka show. Neither of the pair have any previous knowledge of BTS, one of the biggest music acts in the world . They discuss the discoveries of watching them perform live, the unexpected elements, and how the boys fare in front of a stadium of hyped up Japanese fans. Also on the menu is another of Korea's cultural exports; mukbangs, ways of getting out of bad dates and being trolled by Phil Collins. 

Join performers and live music lovers Rebecca and Nick for a deep dive into seminal gigs. In the second episode the duo discuss the 1978 Tour of Life by Kate Bush. The first tour by one of the world's most important music artists, it's had a far-reaching influence. They discover why it's been so impactful, the ground-breaking technology and thinking behind it, why it's essential to understanding the modern pop concert, and how Kate Bush created the tour. They also discuss running the gauntlet at TK Maxx, Robin Hood films as an adolescent awakening, and time travel. 

Join performers and live music lovers Rebecca and Nick for a deep dive into seminal gigs. In this episode the duo explore the last show in Madonna's Blonde Ambition tour. Often described as the greatest gig of all time, the pair discuss its cultural significance, its impact and legacy, as well as how it was constructed and performed. They also delve into why gigs matter, missing live shows in lockdown, spotting Madonna at large, and the age old question of Basingstoke vs Berlin.