Movember comes to an end

That’s right mo brothers and mo sistas, the time is nearly upon us, and that face fuzz is preparing to make a date with the razor. Movember comes to an end in just a few days so what better way to celebrate than with ‘Last Of The Mostaches.’

Stoke Gigs joins Movember Campaign

In case you didn’t already know, this month is dedicated to facial hair, all in the name of changing the face of men’s health and raising money for some very important charities!

The Mo, slang for moustache, and November come together each year for Movember, which challenges men to change their appearance and the face of men’s health by growing a moustache.

Stoke Gigs has decided to join the cause and aim to raise as much money as possible. If you want to join the Stoke Gigs Mo-Team and help us raise money, or just donate, click here or the Movember logo.

Stoke Gigs Needs You!

Since its conception in early 2010, Stoke Gigs has come a long way. We can proudly boast that we are now one of the biggest local music sites in Stoke! We’ve taken part in the Guardian Student Media Awards 2 years running, been involved in local music competitions as well as the UKs biggest music festival, Oxjam, and even hosted our own club nights.

We have forged strong links with local venues and artists, but it’s simply not enough! We’re now looking to expand even further, but we need your help!

City Event Organisers Skydive to boost Festival Funds

Organisers of a city-centre music festival are to skydive from 15000 feet this Friday to help pay for the event to go ahead.

Piccadilly Circus, a music and arts community festival in Hanley, is in its third year and will take place on Saturday with minimal funding. So far £300 has been raised from the local authority and the rest has had to be found by festival organisers Matt Taylor and Sarah Smith.

Music Festival teams up with Arts Market to form Piccadilly Circus 2011

Organisers of a city-centre music festival have teamed up with local artists to make their event an even bigger success.

Piccadilly Circus, which has taken place on the first Saturday of July for the past two years, is set to happen again on July 2nd, but this time with the addition of an Arts Market run by The Exchange arts project, based in the Cultural Quarter of the city centre.

Stoke Gig Guide 14/05/2011 – 20/05/11

Our commiserations to Stoke City on losing the FA Cup. Here at Stoke Gigs we’d like to congratulate Tony Pulis and the team for doing so well.

If you’re looking for a bit of musical relief to lighten the mood then read on for this weeks guide.

City Voices festival of words and music

Coolest Christmas Number 1’s

It’s 2010 and the race for the Christmas number 1 is well underway. We’ve had some Christmas goodies and some Christmas baddies, and who can forget last years epic battle against Facebook and X-Factor?

We’ve had tears, punches and tantrums, but finally the Stoke Gigs office managed to come up with our definitive list of the 10 best Christmas tracks. So grab yourself a cuppa and a biscuit, sit tight, and enjoy Stoke Gigs coolest Christmas number 1’s.

Oxjam Stoke Unveiled – UPDATE

Oxjam is Oxfam’s month-long music festival. It runs all through October with hundreds of events around the UK, all organised by people who know and love their local music scene.

Rock. Dance. Classical. Jazz. Whatever you’re into. The idea is that everyone has a good time as well as raising funds for Oxfam’s vital work.

Local music, global impact.

With just two weeks to go until Stoke’s very own Oxjam event, organiser Micheal Tunnicliffe lifts the lid off the final set lists for venues and bands.

The event takes place on Saturday 23rd of October between the two towns of Newcastle Under Lyme and Hanley, with shuttle buses being available on the day. Tickets are available now from Music Mania in Hanley on 01782 206000.

Read on to find out where your favourite bands are playing…..

Band/Artist Wanted for Charity Gig

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We’ve recently received an email from The Co-operative Travel who are looking for a band to play their charity Halloween Ball on Saturday 30th October at Keele.

They’re looking for a live band or singer who would be happy to sing mainly mainstream covers, and of course, remember, it’s for charity so you’ll be playing for the warm feeling in your heart!

If you’d be interested then email stokegigs@hotmail.com ASAP with a link to your Myspace or a couple of your songs.