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Support Yaki Dah (meaning Cheers! In Welsh) from Swansea are a shouty Punk band like the Beastie Boys, with some Nu Metal and Thrash influen

The Quireboys have always cheered me up when I see them. Despite the cost of living crisis, the crowd are here to have a good time

CJ Wildheart opened with his own band, following the split of the classic line up of The Wildhearts. It’s Punky, trashy Rock ‘n’ Roll

The main “mothership” event of HRH in the autumn traditionally starts with the awards.

On almost the exact anniversary of her gig at the Palladium last year (which was the fiftieth anniversary of ‘Can The Can’) Suzi Quatro

This was a double headliner bill dubbed as ‘The Grand Union Tour’ with The Struts and Barns Courtney taking it in turns to actually go last.

The press release declares “The joy is back, and Bon Jovi is here. Forever!” Listening to this record, I can believe it.

It’s a fine, cool, bright morning and a lovely warm welcome for everyone arriving as this most friendly of festivals.

It would be madness to try to leave the Monsters of Rock Cruise in Miami on a Thursday and try to be back to a Hard Rock Hell in the UK

Yes, the main frontman was not at full vocal capacity tonight, but even taking that into consideration

Mothica is new to me. I am not alone. She cheerfully asked the crowd to make some noise if they had no idea who she is,

Suzi Quatro chose the date for this evening of two sets of her songs and no support at this iconic venue with care.

The main HRH event always begins with awards, which start smart and end messy, involving a lot of alcohol and hi-jinks.

Opening party night just featured three bands, but I was really glad I made the effort to make it. The sense of anticipation is palpable.

Bad Nerves, with their slickly produced videos, cute frontman and hi energy Punk tunes, what could possibly go wrong?

Whatever happens I will remember this night and the others like this forever. To quote another Glam Rock band; “Don’t know what you got ...

Date: 26-28 May 2023