Matt Pratt

WRITER AND PHOTOGRAPHER
Matt Pratt is somewhat of a live music obsessive, having gone to 23 festivals in the last ten years, countless gigs, and even having made his choice of university based on the quality of the local music scene.

It was only a matter of time before he got involved, and having no apparent musical talent of his own, reviews and photography seemed like the best way.

If ever found outside of music, you will probably find Matt boring some poor soul about his latest nerdy obsession. This obsession could lie anywhere on the spectrum of things that you would not admit to liking as a child out of fear of being considered uncool.

Alas, Matt is proudly uncool now, and there is nothing anyone can do about it.
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Alt Blk Era / 2025: Breakout Album, Big Energy and Big Night in Leeds

Gig Reviews
Alt Blk Era kick off 2025 in explosive fashion with a bold debut album, a MOBO Award win, and a packed-out show in Leeds that proves their star is on the rise. Plus BEX.

Shreddler Festival 2025: A Triumphant Launch For Sheffield’s New Metal Showcase

Gig Reviews
Shreddler Festival 2025 made an unforgettable entrance into Sheffield’s music scene, delivering a high-octane celebration of heavy music’s raw power and rising stars.Founded by While She Sleeps’ Loz Taylor and BBC Introducing’s Christian Carlisle, the one-day event united fans, bands, and community for a blazing debut that felt like the start of something big.

Lambrini Girls / The True Faces Of Non-Conformity In Nottingham

Gig Reviews
Lambrini Girls ignite Nottingham’s Rescue Rooms with fierce feminist punk, raw energy, and unapologetic activism—true faces of non-conformity in every sense. Words And Photography: @mattprattphotos @rescuerooms @lambrinigirlz @loosearticles

Knife Bride, Displacer & S.T.A.T.I.C In Powerful Sheffield Support

Gig Reviews
Air Drawn Dagger’s biggest headline show yet lit up Corporation in Sheffield, with explosive support from Knife Bride, Displacer, and S.T.A.T.I.C. in a night celebrating powerful new music. Words And Photography: @mattprattphotos @corpsheffield @weareknifebride @displacer.band @s.t.a.t.i.c.official

Building Something Spectacular: Air Drawn Dagger Shine In Sheffield

Gig Reviews
Air Drawn Dagger light up their Sheffield hometown with a stunning, theatrical performance to celebrate their debut album—proving they’re building something truly spectacular. Words And Photography: @mattprattphotos @airdrawndaggerband @longbranchrecords @corpsheffield

Frank Turner Brings Amigo The Devil & Dan Ottewell to Rock City

Gig Reviews
Frank Turner’s Rock City show featured standout sets from Amigo The Devil and Dan Ottewell, blending humor, folk-rock, and rising local talent on one stage. Words And Photography: @mattprattphotos @rockcitynottingham @amigothedevil

Frank Turner / Rock City A Milestone Gig Of The 2025 Tour

Gig Reviews
Frank Turner marked his 3016th show with a high-octane return to Rock City, Nottingham—his self-declared favourite venue.Blending nostalgic hits, political anthems, and boundless crowd energy, the milestone gig stood out as a defining moment of his 2025 tour. Words And Photography: @mattprattphotos @frankturner @rockcitynottingham

Calva Louise And Demonic Resurrection / O2 Forum Kentish Town

Gig Reviews
Calva Louise and Demonic Resurrection brought high energy and global metal vibes to Bloodywood’s Return of the Singh Tour at London’s O2 Forum, 27 March 2025. Words And Photography: @mattprattphotos @calvalouise @demonicresurrection @o2forumktown

Bloodywood / Return Of The Singh Rocks Sold Out O2 Forum

Gig Reviews
Bloodywood. Return Of The Singh Tour storms London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town with explosive Indian Metalcore, cultural pride, and a sold-out, high-energy crowd. Words And Photography: @mattprattphotos @bloodywood @o2forumktown

South Arcade / Ascent Hits New Heights With Explosive KOKO Performance

Gig Reviews
South Arcade. Their ascent hits new heights with an explosive KOKO performance, delivering high-energy anthems and surprise covers, in crowd-fuelled spectacle. Words And Photography: @mattprattphotos @southarcade @leap_the_band @hannahgrae @kokocamden
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Matt Pratt

WRITER AND PHOTOGRAPHER
Matt Pratt is somewhat of a live music obsessive, having gone to 23 festivals in the last ten years, countless gigs, and even having made his choice of university based on the quality of the local music scene.

It was only a matter of time before he got involved, and having no apparent musical talent of his own, reviews and photography seemed like the best way.

If ever found outside of music, you will probably find Matt boring some poor soul about his latest nerdy obsession. This obsession could lie anywhere on the spectrum of things that you would not admit to liking as a child out of fear of being considered uncool.

Alas, Matt is proudly uncool now, and there is nothing anyone can do about it.
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