Jessica MasonMay 14, 20232 min readCost-of-living Crisis VS Music Industry: Northwest The cost-of-living crisis is impacting us all, but what about the grassroots music industry? I went across the Northwest to find out.
Jessica MasonJul 21, 20229 min read“We’ve evolved into the band we want to be” — Blossoms reflect on their musical career so farThe Stockport indie five piece Blossoms are back with their fourth record 'Ribbon Around The Bomb', and it is their most mature to date.
Jessica MasonJul 20, 20223 min readBehind the lens (...or microphone)Now you may be wondering who I am, which is a valid question if you are going to trust me to share news stories that aren't fake news...
Jessica MasonSep 20, 202311 min readLiverpool bankrupt music promoter is accused of “exploiting young people for money”We’ve all heard of holiday scammers and emergency scammers, but what about scammers within a local music community?
Jessica MasonSep 9, 20231 min readNorthpoint Music Magazine DesignAs part of a university module, I had to design a magazine. It was not a requirement to write original words or take original photos, so...
Jessica MasonMay 14, 20235 min readCostume changes, Catherine Cawood & back-up dancers - Self Esteem's penultimate Manchester showIt was the second night of a trio of sold out shows at Manchester Albert Hall, and the ex-Methodist church with its stained-glass windows...
Jessica MasonMar 2, 20234 min read"I owe this life to you guys" - emotional and interactive performance by Jessie ReyezIt was a Sunday night at Manchester Academy 2, but fans sacrificed their extra hour of sleep before their Monday morning shift to catch...
Jessica MasonJan 30, 20235 min read“I don’t have to say how special it is to be here” - The 1975 return to Manchester Forming in 2002 before the majority of young fans in the audience were even born, the Cheshire band The 1975 returned to the city that...
Jessica MasonJan 24, 20234 min read“This is the English energy I remember” - Wallows return to Manchester for a blinding gig11th January 2023 It was a rainy Wednesday night, but there would be no wallowing from fans as they prepared for the high energy show of...
Jessica MasonNov 11, 20223 min read“We want to talk about mental health everywhere” – new mental health resources for SalfordGMMH Recovery Academy launches new mental health resources for people in Salford.
Jessica MasonNov 8, 20221 min readSalford Step Into Action keep those struggling warm this winterMany people this winter will struggle to stay warm and fed. How are organisations in Salford helping local communities at this time?
Jessica MasonNov 8, 20224 min read"I have lost seven stone" - Salford mum skips meals to feed her children A mum-of-five says she's lost seven stone in weight because she can't afford to feed herself as well as her kids.
Jessica MasonOct 14, 20221 min readShock Radio with Jess Mason and Callum Olney-WatsonJoin flatmates Callum and Jess on Shock Radio every Wednesday from 2-3pm to hear the latest upcoming bands and everything live music!
Jessica MasonOct 13, 20221 min readNew play at Salford Arts Theatre is named after famous Smiths song - can you guess which one?New play Please Let Me Get What I Want had its debut performance at Salford Arts Theatre. I went down to the rehearsal for a sneak peek.
Jessica MasonOct 13, 20221 min readSalford Central train station will close for 5 months in 2023 for £7.3 million refurbishmentsSalford Central train station will be fully closed for five months in the new year for engineering works costing £7.3 million.
Jessica MasonSep 10, 20221 min readDoncaster Free Press Work Experience Over summer I have had the chance to do some work experience for my home town’s newspaper Doncaster Free Press. Here are links to my work!
Jessica MasonSep 10, 20223 min readFormer Doncaster RAF pilot pens life story with debut book at age of 88 "I had a rather unusual Air Force life. Not many people have had a life quite like mine."
Jessica MasonSep 10, 20223 min readDoncaster family raises monster £6,000 for charity with swim across Loch Ness A Doncaster family has raised a 'monster' £6000 for charity - by swimming across Loch Ness.
Jessica MasonSep 10, 202211 min readDoncaster A-Level and BTEC students celebrate high grades as exams return after COVID Months of hard work have paid off for post-16 students across Doncaster after accomplishing top grades and securing future placements.
Jessica MasonJul 21, 20222 min readWorking Men’s Club: YES Basement, Manchester — Live ReviewNo support. No encore. No acknowledgment of the audience. That sums up the Working Men's Club one-off gig at YES in Manchester.
