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Last Call, Last Riff: The 20-Minute Rule That Decides a Rowdy Gig

Last Call, Last Riff: The 20-Minute Rule That Decides a Rowdy Gig

An opinionated look at why the final 20 minutes of a live set make or break a rowdy night, drawn from our own 2026 shows and conversations with UK grassroots promoters. Includes practical takeaways, encore traps and the fine art of leaving a room wanting one more pint.