Award-winning progressive rock band, CAIRO, were formed by songwriter, vocalist, and keys man Rob Cottingham (Touchstone founder) in late 2016. The band features James Hards on guitar; Paul Stocker on bass and Graham Brown (Fraudio; The Paradox Twin; Grace & Fire) on drums. After the release of their successful debut album “Say”; gigs in 2017 rounded off by a gig … Read More

Song of The Year is a global, industry-based, songwriting competition. They advise that “the ‘Semi-Finalist’ placement is the highest placement next only to the one winner and four finalists.” In a statement, Rob said: “Very pleasantly surprised to get some global recognition in the Instrumental Category from some big names in the music industry, for this short classical composition. It’s … Read More

The Classic Rock Society Best Of The Year Awards 2016 were held in Wath Upon Dearne on the evening of Saturday, 4th March 2017.