Visit to the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium Review
Toothsome Chocolate Emporium is a steampunk world of food and treats! But will it win our Editor over when he went for a meal? Continue reading “Visit to the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium Review”
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Carnival Queen
After teasing us for several years with a number of outstanding singles and stellar performances, Alice’s Night Circus dropped her first album on us on August 28th. This was directly after a furious promotion at Weekend at the Asylum in … Continue reading Carnival Queen
Surrey Steampunk Convivial event report
Despite what Google Maps might tell you, Surrey Steampunk Convivial is in fact in Surrey. It’s held in New Malden; a small town near Kingston-Upon-Thames. The event is located in the upstairs function room of a public house called The … Continue reading Surrey Steampunk Convivial event report
Drug Use During The Victorian Era
The Victorian era is one of the most interesting and fascinating periods of time in history. The industrialization process, specific to the epoch, has led to important changes in everyday life, and changed people’s perceptions about work and the environment. It was … Continue reading Drug Use During The Victorian Era
The Town That Never Was Event Report
Living up to it’s name in every way, Ironbridge Gorge features both a gorge and an Iron Bridge. In fact, the bridge located at the Iron Bridge Gorge museums was the first to be built ever in the world, back … Continue reading The Town That Never Was Event Report
Arise Arossa
In June 2018 A Splendid Day Out visitors were treated to a burlesque performance by new entries to the scene Burlesque IOM (Isle Of Man). The troupe were well received by the audience and while there, troupe leader Madame Zuri … Continue reading Arise Arossa
The Manchurian Pass by Victor Sierra album review
Over the past 12 months, Victor Sierra have really upped their game in the UK steampunk scene. They’ve always been there, pottering about in the fringes – popular in mainland Europe and with a steadily growing fanbase in the UK. Since appearing at The Asylum in 2017, they’ve increased their visibility. They are highly active on social media and are performing at more events such as Hebden Bridge Steampunk weekend and Northstar. Victor Sierra consists of three members; Commander Bob, The Legendary Converted Princess and Big Machine. Commander Bob and Converted Princess are co-founders of the group and provide the main bulk of vocals. On Manchurian … Continue reading The Manchurian Pass by Victor Sierra album review
SPONSORED POST Steampunk in Movies: Do These Count?
Sponsored Post Steampunk is a beloved genre of literature, comic books, and animation. It is certainly the one with perhaps the most spectacular examples of cosplay ever created, yet is surprisingly absent from the silver screen – as in productions … Continue reading SPONSORED POST Steampunk in Movies: Do These Count?
Bad Day at Growler’s Rock by The Wattingers Album Review
Steampunk is a very interesting place. People can be whoever they want to be and it creates a universe of incredibly unique characters. The Wattingers easily fall into the category of “incredibly unique”. Based on the families that are typically portrayed in horror films as psychotic hillbillies, driven crazy from solitude and generations of inbreeding. Less so on the latter with the Wattingers I feel, but they have lost none of their grim darkness. The new album Bad Day at Growler’s Rock is interesting. In the way that it seems to have the typical dark vibe that would make you terrified of walking through a forest … Continue reading Bad Day at Growler’s Rock by The Wattingers Album Review
Steam Powered Giraffe To Headline Troy Steampunk Festival
Troy, New York State, USA – 11th April 2018: San Diego-based musical performance act Steam Powered Giraffe will headline a fast growing steampunk festival in upstate New York that aims to fill the void left by the cancellation of world’s … Continue reading Steam Powered Giraffe To Headline Troy Steampunk Festival
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