It’s the end of the year to time to look back at the best live gigs of 2024

Back in April it was off to the Exeter Cavern to see Vazum. A band I was unfamiliar with but the description of their music as ‘deathcore’ sold it. Great fun. 

Charm of Finches flew all the way from Australia in June to play the Exeter Phoenix.

Glorious harmonies and rather surreal to hear the band and my daughter discussing Moomin tattoos afterwards

The Exeter Cavern was a popular destination this year and in August we caught the stunning Iress on top form. Best vocal performance of the year by a mile. 

October and my first trip abroad to catch a gig. Fish at the Tivoli, Utrecht was very special – Not only as it’s the farewell tour but the Dutch fans are just amazing as was the venue. Gig of the year.  

Finally rounding out the top 5 is another return to the Cavern in November to see Winterfylleth. It seems extraordinary to catch a band of that stature in the extreme metal world to be playing such a small venue. Absolutely rammed but a blast in more ways than one.