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Andy Holden

Lawrence of Mozart Estate. Image: Mozart Estate

Pop’s outsiders: Mozart Estate and Grubby Mitts set for Bedford Esquires show

There will be a chance to glance at a cult figure from the history of British indie music at Esquires this month as Lawrence and his band Mozart Estate share the bill with Bedford’s own...
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The cover image of John Rogers' YouTube film Secret Bedford featuring Harpur Square, King Offa and John's face

YouTube video described as “The greatest advert for Bedford that’s ever been made”

The rich history of Bedford has been celebrated in a YouTube video, covering everything from the town's Saxon heritage and John Bunyan connection, through to the indie retail scene...
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Grubby Mitts at the ICA. Image Oleksii Vyshniakov

Review: Grubby Mitts wrap ICA in a warm hug

Bedford-based band The Grubby Mitts performed their biggest gig to date at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London at the end of September, and it was like being held in a...
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Pulp lead singer, Jarvis Cocker and Alexis Taylor of Hot Chip stand over a mixing desk.

Jarvis Cocker and Alexis Taylor bring DJ set to Esquires for charity fundraiser

On Friday, 7 February, Jarvis Cocker and Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor will play a special back-to-back DJ set at Esquires to raise funds for three charities. The special event is part of Bedford Esquires' 35th-anniversary celebrations and...
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