MGVandS
@mgvands.bsky.social
Interested in, and doing photography, music, poetry, sport, politics, food and more.
I'm Mark. One half of @122musicmanagement.com.
I'm Mark. One half of @122musicmanagement.com.
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MGVandS
@mgvands.bsky.social
· Sep 23
Morning
My kids and I have written a children's book, 'A Trip To Binmouth', aimed at 5-8 year olds
mgvands.gumroad.com/l/binmouth
"So clever and funny," Bill Nagelkerke (author/jury member for the Hans Christian Andersen Awards)
Fundraising for our school
Grateful for any buys/shares
#writers
My kids and I have written a children's book, 'A Trip To Binmouth', aimed at 5-8 year olds
mgvands.gumroad.com/l/binmouth
"So clever and funny," Bill Nagelkerke (author/jury member for the Hans Christian Andersen Awards)
Fundraising for our school
Grateful for any buys/shares
#writers
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Fortune 500 companies that have contracts with ICE:
-Amazon
-AT&T
-Booz Allen Hamilton
-Caci
-Charter Communications
-Comcast
-Dell
-Ecolab
-FedEx
-General Dynamics
-L3Harris
-Motorola
-Thermo Fisher
-UPS
Know who profits from Trump's cruelty.
-Amazon
-AT&T
-Booz Allen Hamilton
-Caci
-Charter Communications
-Comcast
-Dell
-Ecolab
-FedEx
-General Dynamics
-L3Harris
-Motorola
-Thermo Fisher
-UPS
Know who profits from Trump's cruelty.
January 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Fortune 500 companies that have contracts with ICE:
-Amazon
-AT&T
-Booz Allen Hamilton
-Caci
-Charter Communications
-Comcast
-Dell
-Ecolab
-FedEx
-General Dynamics
-L3Harris
-Motorola
-Thermo Fisher
-UPS
Know who profits from Trump's cruelty.
-Amazon
-AT&T
-Booz Allen Hamilton
-Caci
-Charter Communications
-Comcast
-Dell
-Ecolab
-FedEx
-General Dynamics
-L3Harris
-Motorola
-Thermo Fisher
-UPS
Know who profits from Trump's cruelty.
Really wanted to enjoy this:
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
But I have to say, at the least for the finale, what utter balls! Really disappointing.
The panel didn't seem convinced on 'who did it', no check-in with criminologist or pathologist on suspect either.
For me, defo not who they claim.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
But I have to say, at the least for the finale, what utter balls! Really disappointing.
The panel didn't seem convinced on 'who did it', no check-in with criminologist or pathologist on suspect either.
For me, defo not who they claim.
Lucy Worsley's Victorian Murder Club
The Thames Torso Murderer terrorised 19th-century London but escaped justice. Lucy Worsley unearths this dark and dangerous story - can she unmask a forgotten serial killer?
www.bbc.co.uk
January 18, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Really wanted to enjoy this:
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
But I have to say, at the least for the finale, what utter balls! Really disappointing.
The panel didn't seem convinced on 'who did it', no check-in with criminologist or pathologist on suspect either.
For me, defo not who they claim.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
But I have to say, at the least for the finale, what utter balls! Really disappointing.
The panel didn't seem convinced on 'who did it', no check-in with criminologist or pathologist on suspect either.
For me, defo not who they claim.
Time for the UK to grow some .
Tell Trump we're going to nationalise his golf courses.
Easy!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
Tell Trump we're going to nationalise his golf courses.
Easy!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
Trump vows extra tariffs for UK, Denmark and other European countries until Greenland deal struck - follow live
The US president says the countries will be charged a
www.bbc.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Time for the UK to grow some .
Tell Trump we're going to nationalise his golf courses.
Easy!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
Tell Trump we're going to nationalise his golf courses.
Easy!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
Poor, slanted article in @theguardian.com.
Just the one mention of Israel, and that is re. 7 October.
Zero context or reflection of how the state of Israel's genocide of Palestinians might impact Jews worldwide.
Of itself, this article is anti-Semitic.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/de...
Just the one mention of Israel, and that is re. 7 October.
Zero context or reflection of how the state of Israel's genocide of Palestinians might impact Jews worldwide.
Of itself, this article is anti-Semitic.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/de...
‘We refuse to be afraid’: solidarity and vigilance in British Jewish community targeted by IS plot
Life goes on in a vibrant Greater Manchester neighbourhood after a plan for an attack was thwarted
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Poor, slanted article in @theguardian.com.
Just the one mention of Israel, and that is re. 7 October.
Zero context or reflection of how the state of Israel's genocide of Palestinians might impact Jews worldwide.
Of itself, this article is anti-Semitic.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/de...
Just the one mention of Israel, and that is re. 7 October.
Zero context or reflection of how the state of Israel's genocide of Palestinians might impact Jews worldwide.
Of itself, this article is anti-Semitic.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/de...
If you're in the northern hemisphere, it's a little bit cold outside.
So, why not stay warm and check out our online 24-hours music festival (and watch with family/friends).
Details below.
So, why not stay warm and check out our online 24-hours music festival (and watch with family/friends).
Details below.
Here we have a mini mini-preview of this year’s 24:1900 music festival.
Please visit 24-1900.live for more details.
Then, why not come and join us for 24 hours of fine music from independent artists across the world?
#MusicSky
Please visit 24-1900.live for more details.
Then, why not come and join us for 24 hours of fine music from independent artists across the world?
#MusicSky
December 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
If you're in the northern hemisphere, it's a little bit cold outside.
So, why not stay warm and check out our online 24-hours music festival (and watch with family/friends).
Details below.
So, why not stay warm and check out our online 24-hours music festival (and watch with family/friends).
Details below.
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Love music? Love festivals? Love travelling?
24:1900 music festival is almost upon us.
24-1900.live
24 artists, 24 time zones, all performing at 7pm local time over 24 hours, 6-7 December.
See link for more details & tickets
#MusicSky
24:1900 music festival is almost upon us.
24-1900.live
24 artists, 24 time zones, all performing at 7pm local time over 24 hours, 6-7 December.
See link for more details & tickets
#MusicSky
December 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Love music? Love festivals? Love travelling?
24:1900 music festival is almost upon us.
24-1900.live
24 artists, 24 time zones, all performing at 7pm local time over 24 hours, 6-7 December.
See link for more details & tickets
#MusicSky
24:1900 music festival is almost upon us.
24-1900.live
24 artists, 24 time zones, all performing at 7pm local time over 24 hours, 6-7 December.
See link for more details & tickets
#MusicSky
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Fans can now adopt 24:1900 artists for just £2 when buying a ticket.
More than a ‘tip jar’, the adoption is a testament of fans' love for this artist. And independent music.
To find out more about artist adoptions at 24:1900 music festival, please hit the link below.
24-1900.live
#MusicSky
More than a ‘tip jar’, the adoption is a testament of fans' love for this artist. And independent music.
To find out more about artist adoptions at 24:1900 music festival, please hit the link below.
24-1900.live
#MusicSky
December 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Fans can now adopt 24:1900 artists for just £2 when buying a ticket.
More than a ‘tip jar’, the adoption is a testament of fans' love for this artist. And independent music.
To find out more about artist adoptions at 24:1900 music festival, please hit the link below.
24-1900.live
#MusicSky
More than a ‘tip jar’, the adoption is a testament of fans' love for this artist. And independent music.
To find out more about artist adoptions at 24:1900 music festival, please hit the link below.
24-1900.live
#MusicSky
If you're in the northern hemisphere, it's a little bit cold outside.
So, why not stay warm and check out our online 24-hours music festival (and watch with family/friends).
Details below.
So, why not stay warm and check out our online 24-hours music festival (and watch with family/friends).
Details below.
Love music? Love festivals? Love travelling?
24:1900 music festival is almost upon us.
24-1900.live
24 artists, 24 time zones, all performing at 7pm local time over 24 hours, 6-7 December.
#MusicSky
24:1900 music festival is almost upon us.
24-1900.live
24 artists, 24 time zones, all performing at 7pm local time over 24 hours, 6-7 December.
#MusicSky
December 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
If you're in the northern hemisphere, it's a little bit cold outside.
So, why not stay warm and check out our online 24-hours music festival (and watch with family/friends).
Details below.
So, why not stay warm and check out our online 24-hours music festival (and watch with family/friends).
Details below.
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Congratulations to Luckas O & & Los Charros Semifenomenales. A fan has adopted them.
Fans can now adopt 24:1900 artists for just £2 when buying a ticket.
24-1900.live
More than a ‘tip jar’, the adoption is a testament of fans' love for this artist. And independent music.
1/2
#MusicSky
Fans can now adopt 24:1900 artists for just £2 when buying a ticket.
24-1900.live
More than a ‘tip jar’, the adoption is a testament of fans' love for this artist. And independent music.
1/2
#MusicSky
December 1, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Congratulations to Luckas O & & Los Charros Semifenomenales. A fan has adopted them.
Fans can now adopt 24:1900 artists for just £2 when buying a ticket.
24-1900.live
More than a ‘tip jar’, the adoption is a testament of fans' love for this artist. And independent music.
1/2
#MusicSky
Fans can now adopt 24:1900 artists for just £2 when buying a ticket.
24-1900.live
More than a ‘tip jar’, the adoption is a testament of fans' love for this artist. And independent music.
1/2
#MusicSky
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Huge thanks to @blackmarketplay.bsky.social for adding @stilltraffico.bsky.social’s, ‘Full Speed Ahead, Barcelona’ to their ‘New British Rock’ playlist
open.spotify.com/playlist/47M...
An ace playlist. Stoked that Still Traffico are on it, along with previous stage sharers Radiator.
#MusicSky
open.spotify.com/playlist/47M...
An ace playlist. Stoked that Still Traffico are on it, along with previous stage sharers Radiator.
#MusicSky
December 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Huge thanks to @blackmarketplay.bsky.social for adding @stilltraffico.bsky.social’s, ‘Full Speed Ahead, Barcelona’ to their ‘New British Rock’ playlist
open.spotify.com/playlist/47M...
An ace playlist. Stoked that Still Traffico are on it, along with previous stage sharers Radiator.
#MusicSky
open.spotify.com/playlist/47M...
An ace playlist. Stoked that Still Traffico are on it, along with previous stage sharers Radiator.
#MusicSky
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Please tell your ex-husbands, your polygamous werewolves, your contacts holding jam jars right now, and come and join us to enjoy an Saturday 6 December for an evening of great independent music.
24-1900.live/the-preview
#MusicSky
24-1900.live/the-preview
#MusicSky
December 1, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Please tell your ex-husbands, your polygamous werewolves, your contacts holding jam jars right now, and come and join us to enjoy an Saturday 6 December for an evening of great independent music.
24-1900.live/the-preview
#MusicSky
24-1900.live/the-preview
#MusicSky
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For anyone who missed Saturday evening’s little adventure into this year’s 24:1900 music festival, you can catch one track from each of the artists playing online now.
For bloody free!!!
24-1900.live/the-preview
This is a mini mini-preview for the sake of promoting the event.
#MusicSky
For bloody free!!!
24-1900.live/the-preview
This is a mini mini-preview for the sake of promoting the event.
#MusicSky
December 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM
For anyone who missed Saturday evening’s little adventure into this year’s 24:1900 music festival, you can catch one track from each of the artists playing online now.
For bloody free!!!
24-1900.live/the-preview
This is a mini mini-preview for the sake of promoting the event.
#MusicSky
For bloody free!!!
24-1900.live/the-preview
This is a mini mini-preview for the sake of promoting the event.
#MusicSky
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Seeing is believing 2.
Noone would believe I’m going to be 68 next birthday.
What do I use to keep me looking so young?
Simple. I buy @sparkybosque.bsky.social latest album on vinyl.
elasticstage.com/sparkybosque...
It lifts the weight right off.
#MusicSky
Noone would believe I’m going to be 68 next birthday.
What do I use to keep me looking so young?
Simple. I buy @sparkybosque.bsky.social latest album on vinyl.
elasticstage.com/sparkybosque...
It lifts the weight right off.
#MusicSky
December 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Seeing is believing 2.
Noone would believe I’m going to be 68 next birthday.
What do I use to keep me looking so young?
Simple. I buy @sparkybosque.bsky.social latest album on vinyl.
elasticstage.com/sparkybosque...
It lifts the weight right off.
#MusicSky
Noone would believe I’m going to be 68 next birthday.
What do I use to keep me looking so young?
Simple. I buy @sparkybosque.bsky.social latest album on vinyl.
elasticstage.com/sparkybosque...
It lifts the weight right off.
#MusicSky
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Seeing is believing
No one would believe I'm going to be 67 next birthday.
What do I use to keep me looking young?
Simple. I bathe myself every day in @stilltraffico.bsky.social
No one would believe I'm going to be 67 next birthday.
What do I use to keep me looking young?
Simple. I bathe myself every day in @stilltraffico.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Seeing is believing
No one would believe I'm going to be 67 next birthday.
What do I use to keep me looking young?
Simple. I bathe myself every day in @stilltraffico.bsky.social
No one would believe I'm going to be 67 next birthday.
What do I use to keep me looking young?
Simple. I bathe myself every day in @stilltraffico.bsky.social
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For friends in the USA. Sack Spotify.
Come listen to @stilltraffico.bsky.social's brand new single on Pandora / @pandoraamp.bsky.social.
pandora.app.link/4R93Ze1FGYb
It's a piece of jangling beauty, along the lines of mid-late 80s indies classics.
Come listen to @stilltraffico.bsky.social's brand new single on Pandora / @pandoraamp.bsky.social.
pandora.app.link/4R93Ze1FGYb
It's a piece of jangling beauty, along the lines of mid-late 80s indies classics.
November 29, 2025 at 9:58 AM
For friends in the USA. Sack Spotify.
Come listen to @stilltraffico.bsky.social's brand new single on Pandora / @pandoraamp.bsky.social.
pandora.app.link/4R93Ze1FGYb
It's a piece of jangling beauty, along the lines of mid-late 80s indies classics.
Come listen to @stilltraffico.bsky.social's brand new single on Pandora / @pandoraamp.bsky.social.
pandora.app.link/4R93Ze1FGYb
It's a piece of jangling beauty, along the lines of mid-late 80s indies classics.
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Please tell your friends, your double-chinned uncles, your pet sloths and come and join us to enjoy an Saturday evening of great independent music.
24-1900.live/the-preview
Thanks
#MusicSky
24-1900.live/the-preview
Thanks
#MusicSky
November 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Please tell your friends, your double-chinned uncles, your pet sloths and come and join us to enjoy an Saturday evening of great independent music.
24-1900.live/the-preview
Thanks
#MusicSky
24-1900.live/the-preview
Thanks
#MusicSky
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On Saturday 29 November (1900/7pm GMT), we're hosting a preview of this year’s 24:1900 music festival.
24-1900.live/the-preview
Free entry.
We will be previewing one track from the sets currently available - yes, they are that fresh.
#MusicSky
24-1900.live/the-preview
Free entry.
We will be previewing one track from the sets currently available - yes, they are that fresh.
#MusicSky
November 26, 2025 at 7:24 PM
On Saturday 29 November (1900/7pm GMT), we're hosting a preview of this year’s 24:1900 music festival.
24-1900.live/the-preview
Free entry.
We will be previewing one track from the sets currently available - yes, they are that fresh.
#MusicSky
24-1900.live/the-preview
Free entry.
We will be previewing one track from the sets currently available - yes, they are that fresh.
#MusicSky
Reposted by MGVandS
Along with the ace Gaston Cereceda, here we have a mini-preview of acts from Latin/South America playing this year’s 24:1900 music festival.
Please visit 24-1900.live for more details.
Then, why not come and join us for 24 hours of fine music from independent artists across the world?
#MusicSky
Please visit 24-1900.live for more details.
Then, why not come and join us for 24 hours of fine music from independent artists across the world?
#MusicSky
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Along with the ace Gaston Cereceda, here we have a mini-preview of acts from Latin/South America playing this year’s 24:1900 music festival.
Please visit 24-1900.live for more details.
Then, why not come and join us for 24 hours of fine music from independent artists across the world?
#MusicSky
Please visit 24-1900.live for more details.
Then, why not come and join us for 24 hours of fine music from independent artists across the world?
#MusicSky
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Congratulations to Virgin Orchestra - a fan has adopted them.
Fans can now adopt 24:1900 artists for just £2 when buying a ticket for 24:1900 music festival.
24-1900.live
More than a ‘tip jar’, the adoption is a testament of fans' love for this artist. And independent music.
#MusicSky
1/2
Fans can now adopt 24:1900 artists for just £2 when buying a ticket for 24:1900 music festival.
24-1900.live
More than a ‘tip jar’, the adoption is a testament of fans' love for this artist. And independent music.
#MusicSky
1/2
November 26, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Congratulations to Virgin Orchestra - a fan has adopted them.
Fans can now adopt 24:1900 artists for just £2 when buying a ticket for 24:1900 music festival.
24-1900.live
More than a ‘tip jar’, the adoption is a testament of fans' love for this artist. And independent music.
#MusicSky
1/2
Fans can now adopt 24:1900 artists for just £2 when buying a ticket for 24:1900 music festival.
24-1900.live
More than a ‘tip jar’, the adoption is a testament of fans' love for this artist. And independent music.
#MusicSky
1/2
Reposted by MGVandS
Here we have a mini-preview of acts from Oceania playing this year’s 24:1900 music festival.
To find out more details about 24:1900, please visit 24-1900.live.
Then, why not come and join us for 24 hours of fine music from independent artists across the world?
#MusicSky
To find out more details about 24:1900, please visit 24-1900.live.
Then, why not come and join us for 24 hours of fine music from independent artists across the world?
#MusicSky
November 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Here we have a mini-preview of acts from Oceania playing this year’s 24:1900 music festival.
To find out more details about 24:1900, please visit 24-1900.live.
Then, why not come and join us for 24 hours of fine music from independent artists across the world?
#MusicSky
To find out more details about 24:1900, please visit 24-1900.live.
Then, why not come and join us for 24 hours of fine music from independent artists across the world?
#MusicSky
We're raising money for our school's Parents Teachers Association (PTA) aka. through sales of our books.
linktr.ee/binmouthbooks
They are light-hearted tales re. six dustbins (garbage bins - USA) for kids aged 5-8. The latest is a Christmas story.
"So clever and funny" Bill Nagelkerke
#BookSky
linktr.ee/binmouthbooks
They are light-hearted tales re. six dustbins (garbage bins - USA) for kids aged 5-8. The latest is a Christmas story.
"So clever and funny" Bill Nagelkerke
#BookSky
binmouthbooks | Linktree
Binmouth Books produce a series of books concerning six dustbins (UK)/garbage bins (USA). These dustbins have different, relatable characters.
linktr.ee
November 25, 2025 at 11:20 PM
We're raising money for our school's Parents Teachers Association (PTA) aka. through sales of our books.
linktr.ee/binmouthbooks
They are light-hearted tales re. six dustbins (garbage bins - USA) for kids aged 5-8. The latest is a Christmas story.
"So clever and funny" Bill Nagelkerke
#BookSky
linktr.ee/binmouthbooks
They are light-hearted tales re. six dustbins (garbage bins - USA) for kids aged 5-8. The latest is a Christmas story.
"So clever and funny" Bill Nagelkerke
#BookSky
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So please feel free to tell your friends, your aunts, your long lost Jerusalem artichokes, that we have a free preview of our unique, quality music festival for them to enjoy on Saturday 👇
Thanks
#MusicSky
Thanks
#MusicSky
Hello
Hope that you're keeping remarkably well
I'm in full sorting out mode of the final pieces of the 24:1900 jigsaw. For what it's worth, I don't like jigsaws
Anyway, just wanted to confirm that I have scheduled a preview stream of this year's 24:1900
24-1900.live/the-preview
#MusicSky
Hope that you're keeping remarkably well
I'm in full sorting out mode of the final pieces of the 24:1900 jigsaw. For what it's worth, I don't like jigsaws
Anyway, just wanted to confirm that I have scheduled a preview stream of this year's 24:1900
24-1900.live/the-preview
#MusicSky
24:1900 - The World's Virtual Music Festival - The Preview
The Preview. 24:1900 - The World's Virtual Music Festival, an event from London
24-1900.live
November 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
So please feel free to tell your friends, your aunts, your long lost Jerusalem artichokes, that we have a free preview of our unique, quality music festival for them to enjoy on Saturday 👇
Thanks
#MusicSky
Thanks
#MusicSky
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Hello
Hope that you're keeping remarkably well
I'm in full sorting out mode of the final pieces of the 24:1900 jigsaw. For what it's worth, I don't like jigsaws
Anyway, just wanted to confirm that I have scheduled a preview stream of this year's 24:1900
24-1900.live/the-preview
#MusicSky
Hope that you're keeping remarkably well
I'm in full sorting out mode of the final pieces of the 24:1900 jigsaw. For what it's worth, I don't like jigsaws
Anyway, just wanted to confirm that I have scheduled a preview stream of this year's 24:1900
24-1900.live/the-preview
#MusicSky
24:1900 - The World's Virtual Music Festival - The Preview
The Preview. 24:1900 - The World's Virtual Music Festival, an event from London
24-1900.live
November 25, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Hello
Hope that you're keeping remarkably well
I'm in full sorting out mode of the final pieces of the 24:1900 jigsaw. For what it's worth, I don't like jigsaws
Anyway, just wanted to confirm that I have scheduled a preview stream of this year's 24:1900
24-1900.live/the-preview
#MusicSky
Hope that you're keeping remarkably well
I'm in full sorting out mode of the final pieces of the 24:1900 jigsaw. For what it's worth, I don't like jigsaws
Anyway, just wanted to confirm that I have scheduled a preview stream of this year's 24:1900
24-1900.live/the-preview
#MusicSky
Reposted by MGVandS
Along with the ace Horse Rider (LA), here is a mini-preview of acts from North America playing this year’s 24:1900 music festival.
To find out more details about 24:1900, please visit 24-1900.live
Then, why not come and join us for 24 hours of fine music from independent artists across the world?
To find out more details about 24:1900, please visit 24-1900.live
Then, why not come and join us for 24 hours of fine music from independent artists across the world?
November 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Along with the ace Horse Rider (LA), here is a mini-preview of acts from North America playing this year’s 24:1900 music festival.
To find out more details about 24:1900, please visit 24-1900.live
Then, why not come and join us for 24 hours of fine music from independent artists across the world?
To find out more details about 24:1900, please visit 24-1900.live
Then, why not come and join us for 24 hours of fine music from independent artists across the world?
Reposted by MGVandS
Along with the ace Janis Rungis (Latvia), here is a mini-preview of acts from Europe playing this year’s 24:1900 music festival.
To find out more details about 24:1900, please visit 24-1900.live
Then, why not come and join us for 24 hours of fine music from independent artists across the world?
To find out more details about 24:1900, please visit 24-1900.live
Then, why not come and join us for 24 hours of fine music from independent artists across the world?
November 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Along with the ace Janis Rungis (Latvia), here is a mini-preview of acts from Europe playing this year’s 24:1900 music festival.
To find out more details about 24:1900, please visit 24-1900.live
Then, why not come and join us for 24 hours of fine music from independent artists across the world?
To find out more details about 24:1900, please visit 24-1900.live
Then, why not come and join us for 24 hours of fine music from independent artists across the world?