En Voyage - Issue #8
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IMAGE COURTESY OF BOOMTOWN 2017<br />
FRIDAY STAGE<br />
Listening to music on a smartphone<br />
simply can’t replicate the powerful<br />
feeling of being hit in the chest by a bass<br />
line, or of being enveloped by a wall of<br />
sound created right before your eyes.<br />
Live music can’t be reproduced, it can’t be<br />
pirated and it can’t be bootlegged — each<br />
show is totally unique. Whether it be a<br />
stadium-based extravaganza or an intimate<br />
gig in a small club, it's one of life's most<br />
intense and unforgettable experiences.<br />
Aurigny flies direct to some of the UK’s<br />
most exciting musical meccas. London is<br />
home to iconic venues including the O2<br />
Arena, Hammersmith Apollo and the Royal<br />
Albert Hall, not to mention an amazing<br />
choice of more intimate locations. The<br />
bustling metropolis, essentially, caters to all.<br />
Manchester is no slacker when it comes<br />
to live music, either. With a unique scene<br />
and musical pedigree, the northern city has<br />
long been at the forefront of the live scene.<br />
Bristol has also gained a reputation as<br />
one of the UK's leading producers of both<br />
professional and amateur musical talent.<br />
The UK’s live music scene isn’t confined<br />
to its cities. Events of all sizes take place<br />
up and down the country and can be<br />
conveniently reached via Aurigny’s direct<br />
routes. And with 2018 shaping up to be<br />
another exciting year for music, it’s never<br />
too early to plan your next live experience.<br />
Huge names such as Lady Gaga,<br />
Morrissey, Foo Fighters and Sam Smith<br />
will be performing in major venues across<br />
the UK, so book early before they sell<br />
out. Although the grandaddy of <strong>En</strong>glish<br />
festivals, Glastonbury, is on hiatus for 2018,<br />
there will be no shortage of contenders to<br />
fill the gap. For example, just 30 minutes<br />
from Southhampton is Winchester, the<br />
home of Boomtown. Southampton Airport<br />
is also your gateway to the famous Isle<br />
of Wight Festival. Fly direct to the East<br />
Midlands for rock-fest Download, or fly<br />
into London for one of the city’s many<br />
festivals such as Lovebox or Wireless.<br />
Look beyond the headline acts, however,<br />
and you’ll find festivals and events of all<br />
sizes, for all tastes. If you’re looking to<br />
indulge your love of eighties cheese or<br />
electronic underground, no matter how<br />
niche your sound, let Aurigny help you<br />
get where you need to be to get your<br />
groove on. Here’s a taste of what’s on<br />
offer in Aurigny destinations in 2018:<br />
AURIGNY FLIES DIRECT TO<br />
SOME OF THE UK’S MOST<br />
EXCITING MUSICAL MECCAS.<br />
LONDON IS HOME TO ICONIC<br />
VENUES INCLUDING THE O2<br />
ARENA, HAMMERSMITH APOLLO<br />
AND THE ROYAL ALBERT<br />
HALL, NOT TO MENTION AN<br />
AMAZING CHOICE OF MORE<br />
INTIMATE LOCATIONS.<br />
Love Saves the Day is a weekend<br />
extravaganza that combines the best of<br />
Bristol’s thriving underground scene with<br />
pioneering artists in one buzzing, unified<br />
space. Brand new stages in 2018 will be<br />
showcasing a diverse range of genres and<br />
styles. Expect the spectacular on 26-27 May.<br />
Find out more at lovesavestheday.org<br />
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