Global Gig Guide

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Global Gig Guide

Please join Gemma Dempsey each week as she virtually tours the world in search of interesting festivals and concerts. You may have heard of some of the events that she discovers, while others will be totally new to your ears. Why not make it your guide to global music events - and keep that passport handy - you may be tempted to turn the virtual into reality!

Photo credit: Marc Goldstein

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Bat for Lashes, Simon Bolivar Orchestra or Sunny Day Sets Fire?

(Gemma Dempsey) 2009-04-16 01:49

As I won't be back for Coachella I'm am devising my own mini fest here in London - Bat for Lashes and School of Seven Bells - at Shepherds Bush Empire, Bonnie Prince Billy at Royal Festival Hall, Simon Bolivar Orchestra at South Bank, Ether 09 c...

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Gemma Dempsey
Writer and producer of The Global Gig Guide;  Producer, The Treatment

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