After the Applause

Episode 4 - Raise The Bar Saoirse Marie sits down with Raise The Bar (RTB) co-founders, Estee Lynch and Migraine Mowgli. RTB is a monthly event run at Old Abbey Taphouse that showcases the underground rap talent within Manchester. On this episode, Estee and Mowgli discuss the history of RTB as will as the purpose of the event and the increasing support and awareness for the underground rap scene w...

Episode 3 - Two Out of Three Ain't Bad In this episode, Saoirse Marie shares her experiences at 3 gigs in one week! Each gig at a different venue around Manchester, with only two worth going back to see again. Let's hear what has to be said, After the Applause...

Episode 2 - Part Time Model It's the FIRST INTERVIEW on After the Applause!! In this episode, Saoirse Marie has the opportunity to catch up with Part Time Model before their first headline gig. Part Time Model are a 5 piece band based in Leeds. They had some really interesting things to say about how they manage as an independent band, the preparation needed for their gig, and why they chose their...

Episode 1 - Two Worlds Apart In the first episode of After the Applause, Saoirse Marie dives straight into not 1, but 2 gig reviews! For 2 gigs that could not be more opposite - the first gig was watching classical composer, Max Richter and his mini orchestra composing his new piece, 'Inner Landscape'. The second gig was Ezra Collective at O2 Apollo. Two different gigs, with interesting feedback t...

Introducing... AFTER THE APPLAUSE