To mark five years since the release of Viola Beach’s self-titled debut album, and its subsequent ascent to the top of the UK Album Charts, it was yesterday announced that a vinyl edition of the album is to be released on September 10th, 2021. Pre order now for £19.99. Given the creative and emotional impact… Read More Vinyl edition of Viola Beach’s self-titled album to be released for the first time
The shock may have worn off but the sadness very much endures and it has become a moment in Warrington’s collective recent history which has become etched in our memories… Can you believe it has been five years since we lost Viola Beach? Many people in the town may not have heard the band’s self-released… Read More Viola Beach, 5 years on
Friends of Viola Beach to release charity single cover of ‘Swings & Waterslides’ to mark anniversary of the band’s death. Warrington band Viola Beach were a hotly tipped act set to become the UK’s new favourite indie band. Everything was going their way – sold out gigs, national airplay, an album in the works and… Read More Warrington Musicians come together to record ‘Swings and Waterslides’ tribute
The festival set up in memory of Viola Beach guitarist River Reeves is returning for a fourth year and we’re incredibly happy to announce this year’s RivFest which will be taking place at Pyramid & Parr Hall Saturday 28th September! The K’s , Average Sex, 32 TENS, Saytr Play & Déjà Vega will be amongst… Read More RivFest to return in 2019 – Tickets on sale now
Rivfest is back for its 3rd Year. For the first time the event will take place across 2 days in multiple venues around Warrington’s Cultural Quarter. In another first for Rivfest, a new Friday night showcase has been introduced at the Parr Hall to provide a platform for some of the Northwest’s hottest new Indie… Read More Full line up announced for two day Rivfest in July
Has it really been two years? The time remains vivid in my mind, and in the mind of many. Friends, family were lost and times looked dark. Out of such sorrow came so much light. Friends reunited, passions reignited, the town stood together. A band from Warrington got a number 1 album! Today we celebrate… Read More Viola Beach: Has it really been two years?
For many, including myself, college presented the opportunity to the student to discover what their passions are, and start on the road to fulfil those dreams. That’s why it is nice to see the RivFest at Priestley College again for its second year, bigger and better. For River Reeves, the Viola Beach guitarist, it was… Read More [WAM] Looks forward to RivFest’17
As the bank Holiday weekend approaches, Reading and Leeds Festival as well as Creamfields open their gates to thousands of music fans, and it was one year ago that a glowing tribute was paid to Warrington band Viola Beach and their manager Craig Tarry, who we sadly lost earlier in the year at both sites. For it… Read More #tbt Viola Beach remembered at Reading + Leeds Festival
WELCOME to our special preview coverage of RivFest. The festival at Priestley College is in memory of Viola Beach and will raise funds for the River Reeves Foundation. We really wanted to do this event justice because there are some amazing artists coming to the town like Maximo Park and Billy Bragg who are uniting… Read More Find out what’s in Warrington Guardian’s RivFest Weekend pullout
Following our first small festival last year everyone at The River Reeves Foundation is really excited about this year’s RivFest17. On 2 September 2017, 5000 music lovers will convene at Warrington’s Priestley College to celebrate sensational bands, enjoy tasty street food, browse some fab craft stalls in our marketplace, and enjoy a drink or two… Read More RivFest Tickets now available for 2nd September Festival
