Keelin Brook

A freelance copywriter and music journalist, currently based in the midlands.

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How Sarah Everard’s Murder Helped Me Further Understand #BLM

This past week has been emotional. Grieving for someone I’ve never met is a strange experience, I don’t have any memories to miss or inside jokes to remember, yet the case of Sarah Everard has drawn me in and kept me captive since. From sharing the missing posters online and constantly googling for updates, to experiencing what I can only describe as the most deflating feeling when any hope I had summoned, was lost - I may not have known Sarah, but I have been her. Every single woman, no matter

Blog | Student Accommodation Loughborough

If you find yourself in Loughborough for New Years, you’ll be pleased to know that Echo’s and White room will be open to greet the first hours of 2020. So why not start the new years as you mean to go on, chugging a blue VK in the heart of Loughborough town? Celebrating New Years in Loughborough promises a cheap night out, the university serves as a central and familiar location for Loughborough University students, and you will all have your own accommodation and student houses to stay in. No n

Blog | Student Accommodation Loughborough

That’s it – you’ve done it, exams are finally over! It is time to enjoy a round of drinks without the feeling of guilt looming over you, and nap till your heart’s content. Loughborough University hosts various events after exams so whether they went well, or you would rather not think about them, refreshers can be enjoyed by each and every student! Starting on Tuesday 28th January, there are sober day activities hosted by Loughborough student societies, showcasing events that promote what their

Blog | Student Accommodation Loughborough

Valentine’s day is fast approaching, and whether it’s a date night or a ‘Galentine’s day’ session, there are plenty of events happening in and just outside of Loughborough. From acoustic singalongs to a DJ night out, there is something to satisfy everyone this February 14th! Starting in Loughborough town, The Kelso are offering a Valentine’s day boogie with DJ 4Real. Promising to ‘bring the love to the dancefloor,’ there is free entry before 11pm, 2 for £10 cocktail deals all night long, and th

Festival Preview: Crookfest

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Crookfest 2020 is set to be a day of epic live music and family fun, with over 20 tribute and cover bands performing throughout the day. Taking place on Saturday 9th May, the three stages will host an array of bands offering something exciting for everyone. From a Queen tribute band to indie cover band Revolver, the performances will include all the classics you thought you’d never get the chance to hear live. With food and drink available to purchase at the

Gig Preview: The Clause at KU, Stockton

The Clause are a 4-piece indie rock band from Birmingham whose anthems, in all honesty, are ready to take on the world. Following their mostly sold-out 2019/20 UK tour, you can catch them at KU, Stockton on Friday 27th March to welcome the weekend with some guitar-based, energetic tunes. Their recently released single ‘In My Element’ is exciting, with a confident attitude reminiscent of a youth finally coming into their own person. It seems like the band has aligned with the music they want t

Event Preview: Saltcore 3 at Saltburn House

On Saturday 21st December, Saltburn House is hosting a night of grindcore, heavy metal, and dirty punk music. Expect angry loud amps, ferocious drums, and a set of unmissable musicians who have been carefully sourced to provide the liveliest night that Saltburn has seen yet. There will be 4 bands taking the stage: Anti-Bastard, The Undaclass, Decontrol and Largactyl – and event entry is free! Largactyl are a band who have already made their debut as heavy punk musicians at Saltburn House. Self

Gig Preview: Shellac at Boiler Shop, Newcastle

Newcastle’s Boiler Shop is set to welcome Shellac to the North East on Wednesday 11th December where the North American based band will be playing their second show of their upcoming 2019 UK tour. Renowned for their pointed and differentiating guitar sound, Shellac are a band comfortable yet experimental in their sound. As both guitarist Steve Albini and bassist Bob Weston are recording engineers, they exhibit the technical ability to be confident in establishing and continuing their unique arr