Chris Broom
Entertainments Editor at The News (Portsmouth)
Entertainments editor at The Portsmouth News. Finally putting all that music trivia to some use. All views my own
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2 weeks ago |
citizen.on.ca | Chris Broom
June 12, 2025 · 0 Comments By Chris BroomOrangeville’s Storm FC U13 Girls now have perfect record in tournament final play.
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2 weeks ago |
portsmouth.co.uk | Chris Broom
When they first burst onto the scene, the indie-pop band Fickle Friends were massively hyped. Fortunately the Brighton-based act had the tunes and the live show to match the hype and their debut album You Are Someone Else hit the top 10. However, they struggled to follow up its success, and after touring their none-more-aptly titled second album Are We Gonna Be Alright? decided to take time out for the sake of their collective mental health.
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2 weeks ago |
portsmouth.co.uk | Chris Broom
Although Brave Rival have already played numerous shows since founding member and co-frontwoman Chloe Josephine left the band at the end of last year, tonight’s gig marked a very conscious start to a new era for the band. Twin lead vocalists gave the band that something which separated them from the herd. Can they cut it with just the one? The short answer: yes, with ease.
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3 weeks ago |
portsmouth.co.uk | Chris Broom
At the end of last year Brave Rival lost one of their founder members when co-frontwoman Chloe Josephine announced she was leaving the band to concentrate on her family. There was a hugely emotional farewell show at The Wedgewood Rooms shortly before Christmas, and with that the Portsmouth-based five-piece became four. Now the hard-rockers are well and truly into chapter three of the band’s story.
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3 weeks ago |
portsmouth.co.uk | Chris Broom
To say this album has been a long time coming would be no understatement. Last week Chantel McGregor released her third studio album, The Healing – 10 years since its predecessor Lose Control. When we speak, the release is still a few days away, but the Yorkshire-born artist is excited at the prospect of letting others hear it. "I can finally say it – it's coming out!” she laughs. “It's come around very quick. It's terrifying. It's all at once, but somehow been so long.
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So.... how was your Morrison's breakfast?😉
Always a pleasure. Check the song out - it's another Fast Trains belter
Love and thanks to @chriscbroom at @PortsmouthGuide for this article on ‘Can You Take a Bullet For Me’ and our upcoming UK tour. Full article: https://t.co/Csxp5O4isF Really appreciate the hometown support. Portsmouth, I can’t wait to see you on 11th April at @WedgewoodRooms 💙 https://t.co/ToKzPTCRox
RT @SunApology: Don't let it go unnoticed. The Mail on Sunday has finally printed the front page notice it was required to publish stating…
