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Since their formation in 2005, Scouting for Girls have earned a well-deserved place in the English pop-rock hall of fame, and cemented that status with the release of their latest studio album The Place We Used To Meet in 2023. The trio – Roy Stride on piano and lead guitar/vocals, Greg Churchouse on bass guitar and Peter Ellard on drums – combine irresistibly catchy tunes with boundless energy and a knack for crowd interaction, making their live shows particularly memorable.

Ahead of their upcoming gig at The Weekend Festival, we asked the band to share some insights into their music, touring, and dream gigs.

GIRLBAND! talk to us about their rising fame, the Notts music scene and what they’re currently listening to

Mon 12 Aug 2024

Redefining alternative music and inclusivity, GIRLBAND! are smashing preconceptions with every release and live performance. Michael Prince recently spoke to the band for LeftLion…

The Luckiest Girl Alive

Thu 20 Jun 2024

Gig review: Girls Aloud at Motorpoint Arena

Mon 17 Jun 2024

After 11 years off the stage, the Girls Aloud show is back. As the girls headed towards the end of their reunion tour, the show visited Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena, offering a heartfelt tribute to their late band mate, Sarah Harding, and a fun, upbeat return to noughties girl group goodness...

Girls Aloud | 12 & 13 June

Wed 12 Jun 2024

Gig Review: GIRLBAND! at Rescue Rooms

Thu 23 May 2024

Alternative three-piece GIRLBAND! have recently burst on to the local and national scene, describing themselves as "a formidable force for good" and spreading energy and inclusivity. We caught their hometown show, supported by The Chase, at Rescue Rooms...