Live Report: Long Division 2022
Wakefield’s DIY celebration returns…
Wakefield is a gem in the corner of West Yorkshire. Famous for its historical landmarks, genuine sense of neighborhood and earnest love for culture, art and music. This past weekend saw the city come together to commemorate music both from regional acts and those who tookatrip afar for the return of yearly DIY celebration, Long Division.
Arriving of the train at Wakefield station, variety of individuals make their method up the curving streets of the lovely city, all gearedup with programs showing the days line-up.
Nine places hosted a plethora of entertainers, with live music center Venue 23 being the setting for headliners Sea Power and Field Music. Clash captured beginners and Alan McGee signed The Clockworks at the regional hotspot.
Following the Clockworks high energy set, we make a brief uphill walk through Wakefield’s high street to the Vortex. The location is a dream for anybody wanting to live out a punk rock dream. Situated above a metal dive bar, the Vortex was sponsored by BBC presenting. Clash captured the end of Leeds based vocalist Mollie Coddled who, dressed in a vibrantly coloured boiler fit, radiated the location with indie sleaze through tracks such as justrecently launched ‘Burden’.
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Shortly after, Wakefield locals Mi Mye arrive. The little phase was a capture as it hosted the five-piece and their large selection of instruments. Playing a brief however dynamic set that showcased their folk, indie music.
We start to make our method to the Westgate Chapel to catch an angelic set by Scottish folk artist Rachel Sermanni. Rachel’s efficiency is a emphasize of the day not just due to her elegant singing, however the setting of the efficiency. Rachel, followed by Chloe Foy, carriesout afore an audience sat in the seats of the chapel, surrounded by striking stained glass windows.
We make our method back to Venue 23 to catch Yorkshire post-punk offering The Howl and the Hum who do a more than fine task of warming the phase for the day’s headliners Field Music and Sea Power. The location appears to fill to capability as time goes on, roaring with cheer when Field Music showsup for their hour-long set. Top of the costs, Sea Power are likewise offered a magnificent cheer. The passionate energy lasts throughout their charming set, with their incomparable instrumentation radiating the location, a best end to the day.
Long Division encapsulates all that is terrific about DIY celebrations, with every corner of this charming yet dynamic city, exuding with culture and style, unifying in the name of music.
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Words: Isabella Miller
Photography: Andrew Benge
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Live Report: Long Division 2022
Wakefield’s DIY celebration returns…
Wakefield is a gem in the corner of West Yorkshire. Famous for its historical landmarks, genuine sense of neighborhood and earnest love for culture, art and music. This past weekend saw the city come together to commemorate music both from regional acts and those who tookatrip afar for the return of yearly DIY celebration, Long Division.
Arriving of the train at Wakefield station, variety of individuals make their method up the curving streets of the lovely city, all gearedup with programs showing the days line-up.
Nine places hosted a plethora of entertainers, with live music center Venue 23 being the setting for headliners Sea Power and Field Music. Clash captured beginners and Alan McGee signed The Clockworks at the regional hotspot.
Following the Clockworks high energy set, we make a brief uphill walk through Wakefield’s high street to the Vortex. The location is a dream for anybody wanting to live out a punk rock dream. Situated above a metal dive bar, the Vortex was sponsored by BBC presenting. Clash captured the end of Leeds based vocalist Mollie Coddled who, dressed in a vibrantly coloured boiler fit, radiated the location with indie sleaze through tracks such as justrecently launched ‘Burden’.
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Shortly after, Wakefield locals Mi Mye arrive. The little phase was a capture as it hosted the five-piece and their large selection of instruments. Playing a brief however dynamic set that showcased their folk, indie music.
We start to make our method to the Westgate Chapel to catch an angelic set by Scottish folk artist Rachel Sermanni. Rachel’s efficiency is a emphasize of the day not just due to her elegant singing, however the setting of the efficiency. Rachel, followed by Chloe Foy, carriesout afore an audience sat in the seats of the chapel, surrounded by striking stained glass windows.
We make our method back to Venue 23 to catch Yorkshire post-punk offering The Howl and the Hum who do a more than fine task of warming the phase for the day’s headliners Field Music and Sea Power. The location appears to fill to capability as time goes on, roaring with cheer when Field Music showsup for their hour-long set. Top of the costs, Sea Power are likewise offered a magnificent cheer. The passionate energy lasts throughout their charming set, with their incomparable instrumentation radiating the location, a best end to the day.
Long Division encapsulates all that is terrific about DIY celebrations, with every corner of this charming yet dynamic city, exuding with culture and style, unifying in the name of music.
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Words: Isabella Miller
Photography: Andrew Benge
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