Its time to Start A Revolution with The Fantastival Podcast as our guest m for #162 is one of Scotland’s finest, the very talented singer-songwriter, PG Ciarletta… PG has been waiting for you as he talks about getting his first electric guitar, hitting open mics in pubs at a young age, his fantastic tunes to date starting with ‘The Sesh’, through to ‘Let Go’, ‘Bonnie Toun’, ‘27’, ‘Please Stay’, last year’s excellent ‘Until You Get Home’ and his latest release back in March ‘Start A Revolution’, his exciting forthcoming gigs from King Tuts through to dates in Germany over the summer, his outlook on life, relationship with music and sport and of course as PG is our guest he gets to collate his Fantasy Festival lineup by choosing only 5 acts, and any song to close his Fantasy Festival in a lineup that you’ll be wishing becomes a reality.. And after you’ve listened to PG give his short Spotify Playlist a listen: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6zZtJcFH79iioD7r0aXBHV?si=qlZfjLTXQh6eh9cPzs6QNg&pi=e-8bvwVtjlT4SE Go and visit the PG Ciarletta website: https://pgciarletta.com PG Ciarletta LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/pgciarletta PG Ciarletta Social Links: Twitter: https://x.com/pgciarletta?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pgciarletta?igsh=MXVhZnFzMHp4eWg5NA== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PGCiarletta If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP, subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to and give us a star rating on iTunes or rate the show and comment on the episode on Spotify and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. Spread the word... and the word is Fantastival! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-fantastival-podcast/message

Another week and we aren’t taking your Hand Me Downs on The Fantastival Podcast #161 as we’re joined by Jonny Pickles from the fabulous, Turncoat Billy… It’s all Neon Lights & Leather speaking to the Turncoat Billy frontman about forming the band, their music to date, the superb upcoming single ‘Wonder Goal At Whaddon’ which is released on Wednesday 1st May, their gig at The Marquis on the same day to celebrate the release, their recent support slot with The Rifles and you know the drill, Jonny collates his Fantasy Festival lineup which is another amazing one for the Fantastival Vaults! And after you’ve listened to Jonny talk about Turncoat Billy and his Fantasy Festival, give his playlist a listen containing tracks from his acts: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5hYadxUz7cVN8hgBHyA9Jf?si=XIPs5OEdQhScAsqs7um8jQ&pi=e-dyRhFFK9TMKz Go and visit the Turncoat Billy LinkTree page for useful links to streaming and social media sites: https://linktr.ee/turncoatbilly Turncoat Billy Social Links: Twitter: https://x.com/turncoatbilly?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turncoatbilly?igsh=OWY1MjY4ZGhrMjVs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/npk8k7gpwehpN5iu/?mibextid=LQQJ4d If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP, subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to and give us a star rating on iTunes or rate the show and comment on the episode on Spotify and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. Spread the word... and the word is Fantastival! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-fantastival-podcast/message

The Fantastival Podcast finally returns after the Easter break with #160 as Steve is joined by the guitarist from the brilliant Little Man Tate and absolute top man, Mr Maz Marriott… Maz is on great form as he talks about what you might know and what you might not know about his musical journey, becoming friends with Jon and bonding over football, video games and tunes, the story of him buying and then learning guitar, his musical tastes and experiences, the story of Little Man Tate from making early demos, to playing bigger venues, getting signed, having a debut album leaked before its release, the second album, calling it a day and playing farewell shows in Sheffield, the decision to come back and reasons behind them doing so, the new album ‘Welcome To The Rest Of Your Life’, the upcoming gig supporting The Reytons at Clifton Park in the summer, and of course Maz gets to collate his Fantasy Festival lineup by choosing only 5 acts, and any song to close his Fantasy Festival. And after you’ve listened to Maz talk about his Fantasy Festival, give his playlist a listen containing live tracks only from his chose acts: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1RJPc4nxQsLxnDjnvI173E?si=W3oYJMhxSM-XgKSwfLczpQ&pi=e-NGlMhsJ2SSGM Little Man Tate website: Little Man Tate Head to the Little Man Tate LinkTree page for more useful links: https://linktr.ee/little_man_tate Little Man Tate Social Links: Twitter: https://x.com/littlemantateo1?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlemantateofficial?igsh=MWVmNDkxejczcXpmNA== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/Lxy3EHGJdBpbe2wH/?mibextid=LQQJ4d If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP, subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to and give us a star rating on iTunes or rate the show and comment on the episode on Spotify and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. Spread the word... and the word is Fantastival! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-fantastival-podcast/message

We’ve got a double hit for you on The Fantastival Podcast #159 with two absolute stars from the wonderful Speakeasy Fanzine, it’s Faye & Cris… The duo behind Speakeasy speak easy all about how the idea and reality of how the fanzine came about, their love of music, most memorable Speakeasy memories, what they’ve been listening to, the experience of putting on their wonderful IWD Festival recently and as always, as they are the guests they get to collate their own Fantasy Festival lineups as they both get to choose only 5 acts, and any song to close their Fantasy Festival in an episode to remember in our wonderful Fantastival world. And what treats await as we have not only one Spotify Playlist, but two as both Faye and Cris’ Fantasy Festival choices await your listen: Faye: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7lUwrMXleFhyD60snOqERS?si=fx1e7DZtRpS0Ectex2fjlQ&pi=e-7SuxCgS9Qm6c Cris: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Oql1dcfgV09rFnR4quwzp?si=xrJOLgGPTr-0ag4hYXDnWg&pi=e-6AQBFCQlRay0 Speakeasy Fanzine Social Links: Twitter: https://x.com/speakeasy_zine?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakeasy_zine?igsh=MXNrMzltbDhrcGN4eg== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakeasyZine TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakeasyfanzine?_t=8kvkyDSJ36O&_r=1 If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP, subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to and give us a star rating on iTunes or rate the show and comment on the episode on Spotify and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. Spread the word... and the word is Fantastival! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-fantastival-podcast/message

It’s #158 of The Fantastival Podcast and it’s time to bring Olympian, Champione, the Fighting Fit, musician, singer, songwriter, former drummer & co-songwriter in Gene, ladies and gentlemen, you know who it is, the one and only, Matt James… Matt is on fine form as we talk all about his musical tastes and memories from childhood to present day, his first experience on drums, working in Our Price Lewisham, all of the bands he played in leading up to Gene as Matt goes on to give us some great insight into the band, life after Gene including session drumming, band managing and then taking a break from the music industry, but returning as a solo artist with album ‘Breaking The Fall’ in 2022, his recent single ‘Sea Of Trouble’, what his plans and hopes for the future are, before getting to collates his Fantasy Festival lineup! After you’ve listened to the episode go and check out a Spotify Playlist from Matt with a track from his chosen acts: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/79as63b2RjxELisAL8atOl?si=htv4rDXWTAeKFbhGHeNyIw&pi=e-mYyAwwQcQEuX And why not go and check out Matt’s website to keep up to date with all of Matt’s latest news: https://musicmattjames.com/ Matt’s Social Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musicmattjames Twitter: https://x.com/musicmattjames?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicmattjames?igsh=MXJoMmpqZnFjeG11bQ== If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP, subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to and give us a star rating on iTunes or rate the show and comment on the episode on Spotify and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. Spread the word... and the word is Fantastival! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-fantastival-podcast/message

Give me some love, give me some skin, as something is going on for The Fantastival Podcast #157 as it’s double trouble A frontman and esteemed record producer Jason Perry, along with A bassist Richard Trigg are our guest for this an episode of epicness… Jase and Rich are on great form as we have a great chat with them as for starters they both talk about their early musical memories, a gig changing young Jason’s life and how watching a documentary lead to a pivotal moment which changed everything, a very honest recap of the A story from Jason, going back to the start and finishing at the present day, Rich talking about first seeing A in Kerrang magazine to joining them on bass, both of their excitement for new A material and their upcoming gigs and of course as they are our guests on The Fantastival Podcast they get to collate their fantasy festival lineups, and things get a little crazy! After you’ve listened to the episode go and check out a Spotify Playlist from Jason & Rich with a track from their chosen acts: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CtLtXsaNSFJZm4ufh4vJD?si=3h3x3TZCQ8O6B_DxiTmKcg&pi=e-bt29O9NHSSew And why not go and check out A’s LinkTree for all the latest links for tickets, streaming and more: https://linktr.ee/therockbandcalled_a A’s Social Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therockbandcalled_a?igsh=c3h0Z2txMjJsYmN2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acommunication Twitter: https://x.com/acommunication?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A Sunday Song Worship Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunday_song_worship?igsh=MThicGoxZmUzdmlsNw== Sunday Song Worship Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7Fw0t5z9RMuxX8dH2I59Ln?si=Fr7p2rENTrS3Q_w84EFj-g&pi=e-iSZBapg5TqWG If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP, subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to and give us a star rating on iTunes or rate the show and comment on the episode on Spotify and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. Spread the word... and the word is Fantastival! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-fantastival-podcast/message

ALL YOU TWENTY FOUR HOUR PARTY PEOPLE… The Fantastival Podcast is finally back with #156 and it a privilege to be joined by photographer, one of the ladies behind the band Sister Lovers, it can only be the awesome, Debbie Ellis. Debbie is on fine form and has many a great story as she talks all about her love of music from an early age from hearing a tune in her dads car to present day, her memories from her first gig (great act by the way), the impact of listening to John Peel on the radio, her thoughts on The Hacienda, making a House single with Andy Robinson (who is now manager for New Order), forming the band Sister Lovers, her first encounter with Liam Gallagher, recaps the night she invited Noel Gallagher & Oasis to play in Glasgow with Sister Lovers (which they do and is the gig where they get signed by Alan McGee, who is there to watch his friend, Debbie), playing frisbee with The Black Crowes, her career in photography and the need to be creative, her future plans and of course as she is our guest she gets the privilege of creating her Fantasy Festival, but you’re going to have to listen to find out which 5 acts are making Debbie’s lineup! After you’ve listened to the episode go and check out a Spotify Playlist from Debbie with tracks from her chosen acts and other acts spoken about: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4rpaWiR9CFiKhT3OLQ5i08?si=TzXFwtz3RWi_x8LqH1bzkA&pi=e-MpJTZM9FQr2s Debbie Ellis Photography: https://www.debbieellisphotography.com/ Asupremeshot (Debbie’s Music Photography: http://www.asupremeshot.com/ Debbie’s Social Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieellis_photography?igsh=YXhpbHk0cjY2MGF6 Twitter: https://x.com/asupremeshot?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP, subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to and give us a star rating on iTunes or rate the show and comment on the episode on Spotify and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. Spread the word... and the word is Fantastival! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-fantastival-podcast/message

Get on our primetime entertainment offering as joining us for the next instalment of The Fantastival Podcast #155 is frontman of the brilliant Pet Needs, the one & only Johnny Marriott… This is a great time to catch up with Johnny who is on top form as he talks about one of his first music memories never revealed before, doing his music GCSE’s and learning piano, working in a record shop at 15, his early bands, forming Pet Needs with his brother and what it’s like to be in a band with a sibling, the story of first album ‘Fractured Party Music’ and how Frank Turner came on board, second album ‘Primetime Entertainment’, his excitement with forthcoming third album ‘Intermittent Fast Living’ released on Friday 16th February, their Bottom Of The Tops campaign to get a top 40 album, all their activity planned around the release with signings and a tour in April, plus lots more as Johnny also gets the honour of collating his Fantasy Festival lineup by choosing only 5 acts (and comes up with a brilliant festival). After you’ve listened to the episode go and check out a Spotify Playlist from Johnny with tracks from his chosen acts: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5q734VDY9mBztAQv9ql6xN?si=H9-QlqhIRq6-tBuDbYTaSg&pi=e-6qfrbhjKQ-OE For everything you need on Pet Needs go and give their website a visit: https://www.petneedsband.com/ And go give ‘Intermittent Fast Living’ a pre-order or a pre-add: https://orcd.co/intermittentfastliving Pet Needs Social Media Links: Twitter: https://x.com/wearepetneeds?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearepetneeds?igsh=YTV6Z2M2NGV6YWc= Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearepetneeds If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP, subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to and give us a star rating on iTunes or rate the show and comment on the episode on Spotify and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. Spread the word... and the word is Fantastival! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-fantastival-podcast/message

It’s quite a Thunderstatement this week as joining us for The Fantastival Podcast #154 is lead guitarist Cammy & bassist Lewis from one of Steve’s favourite bands, his boys, the wonderful Arcade State. Cammy & Lewis are a great laugh and are on top form as they talk about their early music experiences with Rage, 2Pac & Rab, how they started playing their instruments to first bands and now at the point where they joined Jordan & Ciaran in the band, recording the upcoming debut album from Arcade State ‘Life Is Not Linear (released on Friday 28th March), the big album release show at Oran Mor on Friday 12th April, what the future holds for them, their hopes for the album and of course they get the honour of collating their Fantasy Festival lineup by choosing only 5 acts which goes fairly smoothly with a superb lineup and a blinding encore. After you’ve listened to the episode go and check out Cammy & Lewis’ Spotify Playlist with tracks from their chosen acts and a few bonuses: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7igw0R5Elxerb4XkVNRj0H?si=0Nj8GHfVTfSfxo559yJVuQ&pi=e-o9tJHkpHT9aK For everything you need on Arcade State go and visit their LinkTree page: https://linktr.ee/arcadestateofficial?fbclid=PAAabGipJWd3CPQH8IUEdMKotSiCNwCJgZn0csdgBDgu-ug_i7eWVKdJuH9mw_aem_AaGQ7H4IRHiq5SnGUg1okWikUpUFAN2LQYOzHX8ATOX7alGi2N9o-AUz6GxOtQdtq00 Arcade State Social Media Links: Twitter: https://x.com/arcadestategla1?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcadestate?igsh=OXduZWpma2dxMXM5 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arcadestateofficial If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP, subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to and give us a star rating on iTunes or rate the show and comment on the episode on Spotify and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. Spread the word... and the word is Fantastival! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-fantastival-podcast/message

Callin’ All for a very special announcement that joining us for The Fantastival Podcast #153 is none other that one of Steve’s musical idols, one of the greatest singer songwriters out there, frontman of Cast, bassist of The La’s, the only and only, Mr John Power… It was always an ambition to get John on The Fantastival Podcast and he’s in fine(time) form as he talks about his excitement for upcoming Cast album ‘Love Is The Call’ (released Friday 16th February), his musical journey and history, including his time in The La’s, forming Cast (‘a change is cast’), right up to Cast’s 2024 tour dates in March and support slots with Liam Gallagher later this year, as John also gets to collate his Fantasy Festival lineup (plus Steve gets to thank / tell John for everything that his music means to to him and what a legend he is. For everything you need on Cast go and visit their website, including pre-ordering ‘Love Is The Call’, tickets for their tour and more: http://www.castband.co.uk Cast Social Media Links: Twitter: https://x.com/castofficial?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/castbandofficial?igsh=ZDBqNW5pZW5rYnBl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CastBand John Power Social Media Links: Twitter: https://x.com/johnpowerla?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnpowermusic?igsh=MW1vMWhnNzRsaHZ6dA== If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP, subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to and give us a star rating on iTunes or rate the show and comment on the episode on Spotify and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. Spread the word... and the word is Fantastival! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-fantastival-podcast/message

We’re back on The Groovy Train (after Keith Mullin took us there for #72) at The Fantastival Podcast as joining us for #152 is singer, songwriter and frontman of The Farm, the wonderful Peter Hooton joining me… Peter is on fine form as we have a great conversation which starts with him talking about singing ‘Somewhere’ from West Side Story as a youngster at family gatherings, to his life in music, forming The Farm, the huge Spartacus album, going to Ibiza and filming ‘A Short Film About Chilling’ perfectly timed with the release of ‘Groovy Train’, the story behind the anthemic ‘All Together Now’ and his feelings on the song being used for 95’ FA Cup Final, the band taking time out, reuniting and those subsequent gigs, their recent excellent single ‘Feel The Love‘, upcoming single ‘Let The Music (Take Control) which is released Thursday 1st February, their future plans and if that wasn’t enough of course Peter gets the honour of collating his Fantasy Festival lineup by choosing only 5 acts. And after you’ve listened to the episode go a little deeper and play Peter’s Spotify Fantastival Playlist with tracks from his Fantasy Festival acts: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1pV0bQf3DUo8I9bTV46bOZ?si=LZCwO1YzSIyYB0NRvO2eqQ&pi=e-pO64PDPpRbyG For everything you need on The Farm go and check out their website: http://thefarmmusic.co.uk/ And for more useful links for The Farm go and check out their LinkTree page: https://linktr.ee/thefarmofficial Finally, go and give Peter, The Farm, and the rest of the band a follow on Twitter: https://x.com/thefarm_peter?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A https://x.com/thefarm_?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A https://x.com/keithmullin?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A https://x.com/thefarm_carl?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP, subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to and give us a star rating on iTunes or rate the show and comment on the episode on Spotify and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. Spread the word... and the word is Fantastival! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-fantastival-podcast/message

Oh yeah, Rick is taking us over, and oh yeah, it’s the sound of your new year as The Fantastival Podcast returns in 2024 with with a bang as joining us for #151 we have Mr Rick McMurray, drummer from the brilliant Ash… Rick talks about his life (less ordinary) in music from early memories to present day, how he started drumming, the story of Ash from meeting Tim and Mark to their superb recent album ‘Race The Night’, his side project Burned As Witches, his love of snooker and walking, a discussion on what is the perfect set length at a gig and as always, as he’s our guest he gets collate his Fantasy Festival lineup (and comes up with a great name for it on the spot, plus a brilliant 5 acts). For all the links you’ll need for anything Ash go and check out their LinkTree page: @ashracethenightalbum | Linktree For Burned As Witches go and check out the Bandcamp page: https://burnedaswitches.bandcamp.com/ If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP, subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to and give us a star rating on iTunes or rate the show and comment on the episode on Spotify and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. Spread the word... and the word is Fantastival! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-fantastival-podcast/message

WE THREE KINGS OF #MURDEREDSONGOFTHEDAY…👑👑👑 It’s time for the final Fantastival Podcast of 2023 and our Christmas Special as #150 is here with the forefathers of #murderedsongoftheday as it’s a triple header for this big one as Stevie T, James Houston and Leon Snotsky are our guests to wave goodbye to this year in style.🔥 The gents talk all about #murderedsongoftheday from the beginning of the much celebrated hashtag to where it is now, their favourite cover versions using MSOTD performed by themselves and others, their musical highlights of 2023, plans for 2024, feelings on Christmas and they get to bring this all together as these three wise men have the honour of collating their Festive Fantasy Festival by picking 5 acts to play 5 Christmas songs in a lineup worthy of ending the year and of the landmark of our 150th episode. Go and give all of these gents a follow on Twitter and be sure to keep checking #murderedsongoftheday: Stevie: https://x.com/the_telf?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A James: https://x.com/james_houston?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A Leon: https://x.com/sme30?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP, subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to and give us a star rating on iTunes or rate the show and comment on the episode on Spotify and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. Spread the word... and the word is Fantastival! AND THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR AMAZING SUPPORT IN 2023, SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!❤️ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-fantastival-podcast/message

We are buying our way into Christmas and the new year season with the penultimate Fantastival Podcast of 2023 with #149 and joining Steve is a man of many talents, DJ, Presenter, Contributor, Columnist, Author as well, it’s the one and only Rob Fiddaman. This is one packed episode as Rob talks about collecting film memorabilia from an early age, moving into music memorabilia before opening his Britpop Store when things really take off as we hear stories about Rob’s experiences with Alan McGee, Steve White, Alan White, Bonehead, Damon Minchella, Brian Cannon, Liam Gallagher, The Gulps, a chance meeting with actor Colin Salmon on a train, not to mention his book ‘Buying Into Britpop, his radio shows on Islington Radio and The Hitmix 107.5fm, his weekly column in The Sentinel, his weekly Saturday DJ slot in Disorder in Manchester, and of course, Rob gets the treat and envious task of collating his Fantasy Festival. And after you’ve listened to Rob on The Fantastival Podcast give his Spotify playlist a listen with tracks from acts chosen to appear at his Fantasy Festival: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1XX8V7HhiawSeRzgaFrMEm?si=TBCrCpN-T5W3_bCJQpOMrw&pi=e-kMl6oUNUQtee And go and give Rob a follow on Twitter: https://x.com/rob_fiddaman?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A Additionally, go and check out Islington Radio for his weekly show (last episode before recording linked): https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/prescribed-vibes-with-rob-fiddaman-30112023/ Finally, fancy picking up ‘Buying Into Britpop’ for Christmas, order online or go and pick up a copy at hmv Hanley: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Buying-Into-Britpop-Rob-Fiddaman/dp/1916457541 If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP, subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to and give us a star rating on iTunes or rate the show and comment on the episode on Spotify and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. Spread the word... and the word is Fantastival! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-fantastival-podcast/message

It’s a celebration on The Fantastival Podcast #148 and we’re delighted to have Stephen Brown, the man behind the Record Citizens label as our guest as 2023 continues to fly by… Stephen is on fine form as he joins us all the way from Canada to talk all about his love of music from an early age, his passion for collecting vinyl, how he managed to set up his Record Citizens label, releasing the first ‘Indie Citizens’ compilation earlier this year, the very recent release of volume II plus where you can buy / order a copy, and as you much know by now Stephen also gets to collate his Fantasy Festival lineup (which is awesome by the way) in another episode where our guests enthusiasm for new music really shines through. And after you’ve listened to Stephen on The Fantastival Podcast give his Spotify playlist a listen with tracks from acts spoken about in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1dH5UGi8mDdeoIh4njFXgx?si=NqpRRW43RN-cj3nZY2rTXg And if you’d like to order Indie Citizens volume 1 or 2 you can find the link below to place your order (in time for Christmas aswell): https://www.waxandbeans.co.uk/search?q=record+citizens If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP, subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to and give us a star rating on iTunes or rate the show and comment on the episode on Spotify and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. Spread the word... and the word is Fantastival! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-fantastival-podcast/message

How the devil you doing one and all… For The Fantastival Podcast #147 it’s a delight to have one of our favourite musical finds of 2023, the unapologetic king of Indie Rock / Pop, the one & only Sam Scherdel join us. We have a great chat about Sam’s musical tastes and memories, his brilliant voice, tunes so far including the awesome ‘Brave Mistake’, ‘Balloon’ and ‘Retro’, many a great story including his mum getting to his recent support slot with Two Door Cinema Club, his exciting plans for the future including recording the album and supporting Chris Helme of The Seahorses, and as always the lucky Sam gets to collate his Fantasy Festival as he get to choose just 5 acts for his lineup. And after you’ve listened to Sam on the episode come and have a listen to his handpicked tracks from acts spoken about in his episode with this fantastic playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5I2m3RvNq5OB1oXQayqHNe?si=QE1-Q78TTLKdtXxZdqOJ4g And you can also listen to This Is Sam Scherdel Playlist on Spotify: This Is Sam Scherdel For all the latest Sam Scherdel news and links go and give his LinkTree page a visit and also go follow all his social media accounts which are on the link: https://linktr.ee/samscherdel If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP, subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to and give us a star rating on iTunes or rate the show and comment on the episode on Spotify and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. Spread the word... and the word is Fantastival! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-fantastival-podcast/message

Stand Free and Be What You Are as this week Turnbull Smith, guitarist from the excellent band Skylights is up for The Fantastival Podcast #146… Turnbull is on great form for all you Outlaws and Enemies as he talks all about his love of music from early memories to getting his first guitar, to the amazing story of Skylights with many highs and lows including connections with Leeds United, Aberdeen FC, boxer Josh Warrington, their recent and next round of gigs, what the future holds for them and as always our lucky guest Turnbull gets to collate his Fantasy Festival choosing only 5 acts for his lineup. For all the latest Skylights news go and give their website a visit: https://www.skylightsyra.co.uk And be sure to give Skylights a follow on twitter: https://x.com/skylightsyra?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP, subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to and give us a star rating on iTunes or rate the show and comment on the episode on Spotify and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. Spread the word... and the word is Fantastival! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-fantastival-podcast/message

This week it’s a pleasure to introduce the legend, all the way from Blackpool, that is Scott Egnor, as our guest on The Fantastival Podcast #145 as one of our biggest supporters finally gets his chance in the hot seat, and boy does he take it… It’s Happy Hour and this episode is a Perfect 10 as we have a great chat as Scott has plenty of great stories to tell as he recounts his musical memories, tastes and experiences with the song that first made him stop in his tracks, an amazing story about his first gig, his honest recount about the house and rave scenes that followed in his youth and it gets a little emotional towards the end of the episode with a heartfelt Scott giving a closing message to you all, aswell as collating his Fantasy Festival as he gets to chose 5 acts for a lineup which will always be remembered in an episode which is sure to make you smile, and maybe also shed a little tear. And after you’ve listened to Scott on The Fantastival Podcast why not enjoy yourself, go one step beyond and give his Spotify Playlist a listen with tracks from his chosen Fantasy Festival acts: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lQ6oyYPMDVKqXf1tF5b5g?si=gSjV-6GWSx-IrBymvb5Znw And be sure to give Scott a follow on twitter: https://x.com/scottbpool69?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP, subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to and give us a star rating on iTunes or rate the show and comment on the episode on Spotify and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. Spread the word... and the word is Fantastival! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-fantastival-podcast/message

Get out from nowhere and on with The Fantastival Podcast #144 as we have John, Brandon and Ted from The Height, as control is lost in this one as the youngsters go crazy and rip the rules to shreds… From One To Another the boys talk about their influences, how they all got into playing music, their fantastic tunes to date and latest single ‘I Know There’s More’, the recently released physical EP, their gigs so far (headlined Salford Lads Club) and upcoming gig supporting Skylights (with the awesome Shed Project), plans for the future and they collate the most mental Fantasy Festival seen so far as chaos reigns in the wonderful world of The Fantastival. To order the Height EP: https://vinylrevivalmcr.com/shop-item/the-height-one-to-another/ And be sure to give The Height a follow on the below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6DXn8dMPho4EuAiXgXzdDl?si=S3fsGWzdSCm14TGYK7yaTQ Twitter: https://x.com/theheightband?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A Instagram: https://instagram.com/theheight_band?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA== If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP, subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to and give us a star rating on iTunes or rate the show and comment on the episode on Spotify and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. Spread the word... and the word is Fantastival! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-fantastival-podcast/message

It’s time to Metamorph into the Golden Sky and get Out Of Sight for The Fantastival Podcast as for #143 we welcome the wonderful singer, songwriter, dreamer, believer, it’s Michael Robert Murphy… Press play as Michael talks about all things music from his early memories and early bands through to The Wicked Whispers and their success before we hear about his brilliant ‘Metamorph’ EP (which is about to be released as ‘Metamorph Redux’ on vinyl on Friday 3rd November and is highly recommended), his recent findings of lost tracks and the release of ‘Bad Apples’, his upcoming gig with ‘Aviator’ Pete Wilkinson, his plans for the future with an album coming in 2024 and he also gets to collate his Fantasy Festival to culminate his appearance, what more could you need! Once you’ve had a listen to the episode take the time to listen to Michael’s Music To Die For Playlist featuring many acts he speaks about: https://spotify.link/h3PnrrLA5Db Michael’s LinkTree page can be found below linking to his Spotify page, forthcoming gig tickets and more: https://linktr.ee/michaelrobertmurphy And be sure to give Michael a follow on all social media platforms: Twitter: https://x.com/mrobertmurphy?s=21&t=eqrCq7Vm65YWWbA4Nfrj7A Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MRMurphyMusic Instagram: https://instagram.com/michael_robert_murphy?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== If you’ve enjoyed the Fantastival Podcast please give us a follow on Twitter @FantastivalP, subscribe on whatever platform you are listening to and give us a star rating on iTunes or rate the show and comment on the episode on Spotify and remember to check for our new episodes which are released every Sunday at 9am. Spread the word... and the word is Fantastival! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-fantastival-podcast/message