Jonas & Jane Discuss: The Boileroom & UK Live Music

With Guildford venue the Boileroom facing the possibility of closure, TMMP caught up with folk duo Jonas & Jane to discuss the Boileroom and the state of the UK’s live music scene.

This interview is part of a larger TMMP feature which can be read in full here.

What is your general opinion of the Boileroom?

The Boileroom has been around for as long as we can remember. It’s a great venue and does so much in terms of supporting local up and coming artists and bands. Its family friendly atmosphere, coupled with fantastic music and food, always ensures you have a great night out. It really is a core part of the local community.

How did you feel when you heard about the Boileroom’s current problems?

It was quite a surprise. As musicians who have played at the Boileroom in the past and visit it frequently to see Read more…

Posted on 10 September 2014

The Ohmz Discuss: The Boileroom & UK Live Music

With Guildford venue the Boileroom facing the possibility of closure, TMMP caught up with Ohmz frontman Oly Rivers to discuss the Boileroom and the state of the UK’s live music scene.

This interview is part of a larger TMMP feature which can be read in full here.

What is your general opinion of the Boileroom?

Great venue! The staff I found really helpful, the sound engineer was spot on and the general vibe was outstanding.

What would happen if the Boileroom were to shut down? What impact would that event have?

Hopefully it won’t – but if it did I’m sure a lot of musicians from all over the world that have played there would be Read more…

Posted on 10 September 2014

Drones Discuss: The Boileroom & UK Live Music

With Guildford venue the Boileroom facing the possibility of closure, TMMP caught up with local punk up-and-comers Drones to discuss the Boileroom and the state of the UK’s live music scene.

This interview is part of a larger TMMP feature which can be read in full here.

What is your general opinion of the Boileroom?

The Boileroom is the heart of the music scene in Guildford. From an artist perspective, it’s a key venue for local bands to get their name out there. From a music fan perspective, it’s really the go to place to check out new and established bands alike. There’s a huge community vibe at the Boileroom which isn’t rivalled by many local venues across the UK.

How did you feel when you heard about the Boileroom’s current problems?

It’s upsetting to hear that our favourite local venue is under threat. We have so many Read more…

Posted on 10 September 2014

The Wonder Beers Discuss: The Boileroom & UK Live Music

With Guildford venue the Boileroom facing the possibility of closure, TMMP caught up with happy-go-lucky punks The Wonder Beers to discuss the Boileroom and the state of the UK’s live music scene.

This interview is part of a larger TMMP feature which can be read in full here.

What is your general opinion of the Boileroom?

It’s a fantastic venue! The staff are great, the music is great, and the live sound is great! Also they serve good food, which is uncommon in most venues. It’s the Read more…

Posted on 10 September 2014

Orestea Discuss: The Boileroom & UK Live Music

With Guildford venue the Boileroom facing the possibility of closure, TMMP caught up with Orestea vocalist Lisa Avon to discuss the Boileroom and the state of the UK’s live music scene.

This interview is part of a larger TMMP feature which can be read in full here.

What is your general opinion of the Boileroom?

Guildford was home for me for 6 years, and during that time I attended & played a tonne of shows.  As a performer and an audience member it was always a pleasure to be in the venue. The staff are always super friendly and professional and it’s one of the few small venues that you can go to and be confident that the sound quality will be good! I think it is a massive asset for Guildford, being such a musically rich place it would be such a shame to see it closed.

How did you feel when you heard about the Boileroom’s current problems?

I’d love to say that I was shocked, but honestly – with so many venues facing closure it’s hard to be surprised by Read more…

Posted on 10 September 2014

Yearbook Discuss: The Boileroom & UK Live Music

With Guildford venue the Boileroom facing the possibility of closure, TMMP caught up with ultra-passionate rockers Yearbook to discuss the Boileroom and the state of the UK’s live music scene.

This interview is part of a larger TMMP feature which can be read in full here.

What is your general opinion of the Boileroom?

The Boileroom is a great venue, especially since it was refurbished a year or so ago. The stage is really spacious for a venue of its capacity, and the sound is always second to none. As far as venues in the area go, its top of the pile.

How did you feel when you heard about the Boileroom’s current problems?

We were all pretty annoyed. They have done so much at The Boileroom to make sure Read more…

Posted on 10 September 2014

Princess Slayer Discuss: The Boileroom & UK Live Music

With Guildford venue the Boileroom facing the possibility of closure, TMMP caught up with Princess Slayer frontwoman Casey Lim to discuss the Boileroom and the state of the UK’s live music scene.

This interview is part of a larger TMMP feature which can be read in full here.

What dealings have you had with the Boileroom in the past?

Many! I’ve been there as a customer, I’ve hired the venue for my own event, I’ve played gigs there, and I was also a neighbour of the Boileroom.

What is your general opinion of the Boileroom?

It is a brilliant, well-run venue, unique to Guildford and invaluable to Read more…

Posted on 10 September 2014

Falsense Discusses: The Boileroom & UK Live Music

With Guildford venue the Boileroom facing the possibility of closure, TMMP caught up with Falsense to discuss the Boileroom and the state of the UK’s live music scene.

This interview is part of a larger TMMP feature which can be read in full here.

What is your general opinion of the Boileroom?

I love the Boileroom! Ever since it first opened I’ve been going to and playing gigs there, and to this day it’s still genuinely one of my favourite venues for both types of occasion.

What would happen if the Boileroom were to shut down? What impact would that event have?

The Boileroom closing would have a wide range of negative effects on different levels.

Guildford would certainly feel the Read more…

Posted on 10 September 2014

Victorian Whore Dogs Discuss: The Boileroom & UK Live Music

With Guildford venue the Boileroom facing the possibility of closure, TMMP caught up with Victorian Whore Dogs to discuss the Boileroom and the state of the UK’s live music scene.

This interview is part of a larger TMMP feature which can be read in full here.

What is your general opinion of the Boileroom?

It’s a good place, and one of the better venues in this area for sure. They have a great bunch of organisers and a Read more…

Posted on 10 September 2014

Natives Discuss: The Boileroom & UK Live Music

With Guildford venue the Boileroom facing the possibility of closure, TMMP caught up with Natives guitarist Jack Fairbrother to discuss the Boileroom and the state of the UK’s live music scene.

This interview is part of a larger TMMP feature which can be read in full here.

What is your general opinion of the Boileroom?

We played at the Boileroom earlier this year for the first time as Natives (we played there once in our old band years before). I like the venue, I like how personal the show is because the crowd are close to the Read more…

Posted on 10 September 2014