As the email notifying me says: Attending your first public inquiry, or presenting evidence might feel a bit daunting... My first was in 1984 and I'm chairing this event with lovely folks from Shoosmiths and Kings Chambers. Fun guaranteed (trust me)! rtpi.org.uk/events/2025/...

Spotting a young Nicholls there making the noise…

Really pleased to have organised this youth showcase at The Wardrobe on Saturday! Check out the bands below 👇

Lawnswood students performing tonight at The Vinyl Whistle in Headingley!

Launchpad Connect applications close on Monday - an opportunity for artists and those in emerging careers in music in other roles to get support from industry professionals and join our network. Find out more below 👇

Towards Barnsley, 6.44am, Monday. I’ve been elsewhere, and away, got into different habits, done stuff, avoided other stuff and it’s an agreeable morning! ⁦Ian McMillan⁩

Submissions are now open for The Independent Music Awards AIM ! Taking place at the Roundhouse on Tuesday 23rd September 2025, the awards are a celebration of the most visionary artists, labels and entrepreneurs. Deadline: 9th July Submit here 👉 aimawards.co.uk/register-login/

Towards Barnsley, 6.14am, Tuesday. It’s bright, it’s breezy (and it’s surprisingly cool). And I’ve been listening for the elusive Redstart that my Merlin app picked up yesterday. ⁦Ian McMillan⁩

Towards Barnsley, 6.08am, Wednesday. Accompanied my Mrs.N, watching for hare (unsuccessfully). ⁦Ian McMillan⁩

And a young Nicholls is amongst them!

Towards Barnsley, 6.31am, Monday. A regreening countryside after heavy rain. With calmness. ⁦Ian McMillan⁩

Early morning tram watching from my Manchester hotel room…

England v India…Old Trafford…a pile of Pies! Magnificent !

Check out tonnes of new music from the region here: bit.ly/4mkzHlQ

Luncheon: Scarbados. Lads day out to North Marine Drive.

Taylor Swift announcing her engagement just as we were going to announce the return of Spring Onion flavour. Clearly trying to bury our news. Is she in the pockets of Big Crisp?

Fun at the Rocket Store, Boscastle lunchtime today: Eclectic soundtrack, great food and debate about whether the Rocket Store really was used to store rockets, or a fast boat called “The Rocket”, or salad leaves… And you have to sit inside to see the magic happening

Towards Barnsley, 7.35am, Monday. First morning walk in a while…but the washing’s out (cos Monday’s washing day!)

Towards Barnsley, Wednesday, 7.13am. With sheeps. ⁦Ian McMillan⁩

I’m in That Manchester for a conference that kicks off tonight. Ballast is required for the evening - an appropriate option: Pieminister Kate and Sidney with the Motherlode;