Tom Clarke
@essextc.bsky.social
Planner. Alternative/Indie fundamentalist. Allotmenteer. Chelmsford. Essex.
Another great night @radiocitysocial.bsky.social for probably my final gig of the year with Rad Pitt along with Norwich’s With Teeth who were brilliant and local legends Dharma Hounds and Pieces
December 12, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Another great night @radiocitysocial.bsky.social for probably my final gig of the year with Rad Pitt along with Norwich’s With Teeth who were brilliant and local legends Dharma Hounds and Pieces
Every day this week I’ve found something new with the farce/lies of Great British Railways on the Greater Anglia network. Today it’s the selling of tickets which are not valid
December 11, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Every day this week I’ve found something new with the farce/lies of Great British Railways on the Greater Anglia network. Today it’s the selling of tickets which are not valid
Rail fares from Chelmsford on Greater Anglia, recently brought into public ownership, have been substantially increased with less flexibility. Will be writing to my MP @mariecgoldman.bsky.social
Headlines: Off-peak pushed back to 09:43. 55% increase for users of very busy 09:24 and the 09:28.
Headlines: Off-peak pushed back to 09:43. 55% increase for users of very busy 09:24 and the 09:28.
December 8, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Rail fares from Chelmsford on Greater Anglia, recently brought into public ownership, have been substantially increased with less flexibility. Will be writing to my MP @mariecgoldman.bsky.social
Headlines: Off-peak pushed back to 09:43. 55% increase for users of very busy 09:24 and the 09:28.
Headlines: Off-peak pushed back to 09:43. 55% increase for users of very busy 09:24 and the 09:28.
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you have seen
Will Young
2 Unlimited
Mousse T
Emma Bunton
Nine Inch Nails
Will Young
2 Unlimited
Mousse T
Emma Bunton
Nine Inch Nails
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you have seen
Iron Maiden
Muse
Shinedown
Black Sabbath
Machine Head
Iron Maiden
Muse
Shinedown
Black Sabbath
Machine Head
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you have seen
Megadeth /Lamb of god
(Co headline 😉)
Slayer
Sepultura
Municipal waste
Overkill
Megadeth /Lamb of god
(Co headline 😉)
Slayer
Sepultura
Municipal waste
Overkill
November 27, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you have seen
Will Young
2 Unlimited
Mousse T
Emma Bunton
Nine Inch Nails
Will Young
2 Unlimited
Mousse T
Emma Bunton
Nine Inch Nails
A brilliant night in Ipswich seeing @benefitstheband.bsky.social at the tiny Smokehouse. Really tasty and great value Afghan meal beforehand at Kabul Kitchen and a couple of good bars for beers
November 14, 2025 at 11:19 PM
A brilliant night in Ipswich seeing @benefitstheband.bsky.social at the tiny Smokehouse. Really tasty and great value Afghan meal beforehand at Kabul Kitchen and a couple of good bars for beers
Another festival for Chelmsford, it’s Live Nation & Festival Republic so a big one. The branding says the lineup will either be amazing or terrible, I fear the latter but hope for the former
November 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Another festival for Chelmsford, it’s Live Nation & Festival Republic so a big one. The branding says the lineup will either be amazing or terrible, I fear the latter but hope for the former
HOT CAR! What a treat to have the brilliant John Mouse in Chelmsford @radiocitysocial.bsky.social. And free entry, with a particularly good beer selection at the moment. Very random. Great night
November 7, 2025 at 11:10 PM
HOT CAR! What a treat to have the brilliant John Mouse in Chelmsford @radiocitysocial.bsky.social. And free entry, with a particularly good beer selection at the moment. Very random. Great night
Ripe and ripening tomatoes on an exposed allotment plot on 6th November is completely normal, right?
November 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Ripe and ripening tomatoes on an exposed allotment plot on 6th November is completely normal, right?
A fantastic night at the Royal Albert Hall for King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard orchestral show
November 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
A fantastic night at the Royal Albert Hall for King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard orchestral show
I was very lucky to see John Bramwell in the tiny Green Room in Altrincham. Played for around two hours and I wasn’t bored. Great storyteller. Fantastic musician
October 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I was very lucky to see John Bramwell in the tiny Green Room in Altrincham. Played for around two hours and I wasn’t bored. Great storyteller. Fantastic musician
I have a Beta Band ticket available at the Roundhouse tonight. Will sell less than face value and can meet in person outside the venue around 19:30
October 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I have a Beta Band ticket available at the Roundhouse tonight. Will sell less than face value and can meet in person outside the venue around 19:30
I have a spare Beta Band ticket for tonight at the Roundhouse available face value - www.twickets.live/app/block/48...
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October 2, 2025 at 6:52 AM
I have a spare Beta Band ticket for tonight at the Roundhouse available face value - www.twickets.live/app/block/48...
Was going to complain to the council about the noise from Radio 2 In The Park but I can’t hear it because it’s being drowned out by a different festival down the road. Massive night in Chelmsford
September 6, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Was going to complain to the council about the noise from Radio 2 In The Park but I can’t hear it because it’s being drowned out by a different festival down the road. Massive night in Chelmsford
Well, the Gorillaz ‘Mystery Show’ tonight was a bit special! Looking forward to the album
September 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Well, the Gorillaz ‘Mystery Show’ tonight was a bit special! Looking forward to the album
Reposted by Tom Clarke
Definitely the same swimming pool from Leisure.
August 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Definitely the same swimming pool from Leisure.
The ultimate Blur fan excursion. IYKYK
August 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The ultimate Blur fan excursion. IYKYK
I was honoured to attend the reopening celebration for Glasgow’s Citz Theatre tonight. A challenging project for which all those involved should be proud
August 27, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I was honoured to attend the reopening celebration for Glasgow’s Citz Theatre tonight. A challenging project for which all those involved should be proud
Had a few options last night and pleased I picked Ducks Ltd who delivered a high-tempo 45 minute set supported by Former Champ. Also nice to have ticked off Nice N Sleazy. Always good things going on in Glasgow
August 27, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Had a few options last night and pleased I picked Ducks Ltd who delivered a high-tempo 45 minute set supported by Former Champ. Also nice to have ticked off Nice N Sleazy. Always good things going on in Glasgow
Seen some decent artists today at All Points East but it’s probably a health hazard. Dustiest event I’ve been to by a long way. Large parts of that area of Victoria Park are literally a desert
August 24, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Seen some decent artists today at All Points East but it’s probably a health hazard. Dustiest event I’ve been to by a long way. Large parts of that area of Victoria Park are literally a desert
Why hasn’t the Green Party capitalised on discontent with the traditional parties in the way Reform has, asks the BBC. I mean, the constant platforming of Reform and the ignoring of Greens for years despite all their Councillors, 4 MPs, MSPs etc might be something to do with it…
August 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Why hasn’t the Green Party capitalised on discontent with the traditional parties in the way Reform has, asks the BBC. I mean, the constant platforming of Reform and the ignoring of Greens for years despite all their Councillors, 4 MPs, MSPs etc might be something to do with it…
Quote for the media: “Wow that sonic boom over Chelmsford was so loud! I thought the door had slammed. Everything shook. It was terrifying. Thoughts and prayers”
August 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Quote for the media: “Wow that sonic boom over Chelmsford was so loud! I thought the door had slammed. Everything shook. It was terrifying. Thoughts and prayers”
Smashing Pumpkins in Colchester rounding off a fantastic two nights of music without me leaving Essex. Skunk Anansie brilliant also, pleased I’ve finally seen them. Skin is great. Rocket were decent too
August 14, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Smashing Pumpkins in Colchester rounding off a fantastic two nights of music without me leaving Essex. Skunk Anansie brilliant also, pleased I’ve finally seen them. Skin is great. Rocket were decent too
Mercury Rev at Chinnerys in Southend tonight were superb. Tomorrow night it’s Skunk Anansie and Smashing Pumpkins in Colchester. Surely one of the greatest weeks for alternative music in Essex’s history
August 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Mercury Rev at Chinnerys in Southend tonight were superb. Tomorrow night it’s Skunk Anansie and Smashing Pumpkins in Colchester. Surely one of the greatest weeks for alternative music in Essex’s history
A couple of new records set today
Longest gap between seeing a band - 25 years, 11 months for Cast
Roger Daltrey at 81 years, 5 months takes oldest artist I’ve seen
Longest gap between seeing a band - 25 years, 11 months for Cast
Roger Daltrey at 81 years, 5 months takes oldest artist I’ve seen
August 1, 2025 at 11:48 PM
A couple of new records set today
Longest gap between seeing a band - 25 years, 11 months for Cast
Roger Daltrey at 81 years, 5 months takes oldest artist I’ve seen
Longest gap between seeing a band - 25 years, 11 months for Cast
Roger Daltrey at 81 years, 5 months takes oldest artist I’ve seen
Very interesting. Look forward to seeing the detail in this, and what breadth of venue types it applies to
Pubs and venues to be protected from noise complaints
Pubs and venues to be protected from noise complaints
It will also be easier to open new pubs in disused shops under licensing reforms planned by the government.
www.bbc.com
July 26, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Very interesting. Look forward to seeing the detail in this, and what breadth of venue types it applies to