En Voyage - Issue #8

IMAGE COURTESY OF BOOMTOWN 2017
FRIDAY STAGE
Listening to music on a smartphone
simply can’t replicate the powerful
feeling of being hit in the chest by a bass
line, or of being enveloped by a wall of
sound created right before your eyes.
Live music can’t be reproduced, it can’t be
pirated and it can’t be bootlegged — each
show is totally unique. Whether it be a
stadium-based extravaganza or an intimate
gig in a small club, it's one of life's most
intense and unforgettable experiences.
Aurigny flies direct to some of the UK’s
most exciting musical meccas. London is
home to iconic venues including the O2
Arena, Hammersmith Apollo and the Royal
Albert Hall, not to mention an amazing
choice of more intimate locations. The
bustling metropolis, essentially, caters to all.
Manchester is no slacker when it comes
to live music, either. With a unique scene
and musical pedigree, the northern city has
long been at the forefront of the live scene.
Bristol has also gained a reputation as
one of the UK's leading producers of both
professional and amateur musical talent.
The UK’s live music scene isn’t confined
to its cities. Events of all sizes take place
up and down the country and can be
conveniently reached via Aurigny’s direct
routes. And with 2018 shaping up to be
another exciting year for music, it’s never
too early to plan your next live experience.
Huge names such as Lady Gaga,
Morrissey, Foo Fighters and Sam Smith
will be performing in major venues across
the UK, so book early before they sell
out. Although the grandaddy of English
festivals, Glastonbury, is on hiatus for 2018,
there will be no shortage of contenders to
fill the gap. For example, just 30 minutes
from Southhampton is Winchester, the
home of Boomtown. Southampton Airport
is also your gateway to the famous Isle
of Wight Festival. Fly direct to the East
Midlands for rock-fest Download, or fly
into London for one of the city’s many
festivals such as Lovebox or Wireless.
Look beyond the headline acts, however,
and you’ll find festivals and events of all
sizes, for all tastes. If you’re looking to
indulge your love of eighties cheese or
electronic underground, no matter how
niche your sound, let Aurigny help you
get where you need to be to get your
groove on. Here’s a taste of what’s on
offer in Aurigny destinations in 2018:
AURIGNY FLIES DIRECT TO
SOME OF THE UK’S MOST
EXCITING MUSICAL MECCAS.
LONDON IS HOME TO ICONIC
VENUES INCLUDING THE O2
ARENA, HAMMERSMITH APOLLO
AND THE ROYAL ALBERT
HALL, NOT TO MENTION AN
AMAZING CHOICE OF MORE
INTIMATE LOCATIONS.
Love Saves the Day is a weekend
extravaganza that combines the best of
Bristol’s thriving underground scene with
pioneering artists in one buzzing, unified
space. Brand new stages in 2018 will be
showcasing a diverse range of genres and
styles. Expect the spectacular on 26-27 May.
Find out more at lovesavestheday.org
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