 By Val Hernández
Bogotá traffic won the first round. After crawling through nearly 50 kilometres of classic Friday traffic, we finally made it to Teatro Astor Plaza around 6:15 p.m. — fully expecting door chaos. But the queue was surprisingly short — not because people were early, but because Bogotá was still holding them hostage. At 7 sharp, staff opened the lobby, and by 7:30, the doors to the hall were open. That’s when the energy really started to build.
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 By: Val Hernández
Jacob Collier is one of the most brilliant minds in contemporary music, and seeing him live only confirms it. His ability to build entire sonic worlds from the ground up, harmony by harmony, feels like witnessing magic in real time. It’s musical genius, yes , but it’s also joy, play, and connection. That was the energy I walked in expecting. But before I could even think about the music, I had to survive the venue. By: Grace Lamb.
By Arlo McCarthy
Outbreak Festival is renowned for showcasing acts from a wide range of genres, and this year was no exception. In 2025, the line-up highlighted everything from hyper-pop and shoegaze to hardcore punk and more. Regardless of the genre, Outbreak Festival had one of the best crowds I’ve ever seen — with mosh pits, stage dives, and an energy that never wavered. As a magazine centred on the experiences of disabled attendees, it’s important to highlight just how inclusive the atmosphere was, particularly for those in wheelchairs. Throughout the weekend, the crowd welcomed wheelchair users to ‘crowd-surf’ — an undeniable act of kindness that showed Outbreak Festival truly is for everyone.  By Arlo McCarthy
There’s something electric about a night when local talent steps into the spotlight—and absolutely owns it. With Manchester’s Gorilla venue as the backdrop and a lineup buzzing with indie promise, this wasn’t just a concert—it was a celebration of the North’s ever-growing music scene. The anticipation for Arkayla’s headline show at Gorilla Manchester was truly ‘Ecstasy'. Since seeing the band perform at Sound City, I’d grown more and more fond of Arkayla and their music that encapsulated the styles of The Strokes and The Reytons, so this gig was one I’d looked forward to.
Article and pictures by Mavis Rama
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