From Tory intern to punk rock sensation, Scunthorpe’s own Addison Potter has turned his back on politics to carve out a new path in the music industry. Under the stage name BUZZKILL JOY, the 23-year-old has rocketed into the semi-finals of the Isle of Wight Festival’s New Blood competition, proving that change really is as good as a rest.
Now based in London, Addison’s journey from political aide to alternative music maverick has been nothing short of dramatic. With a style that defies genre boundaries, his music pulses with the raw energy of alternative bass and the eclectic vibes of genre fluidity.With Lincolnshire’s visitor economy still falling short of pre-COVID levels, a spate of cancelled events across the county is contributing to fewer people visiting the area.
Ahead of an Environment and Economy Scrutiny meeting at Lincolnshire County Council next week, a report on the county’s visitor economy shows worrying statistics for tourism in Greater Lincolnshire: a dip in trips to our visitor sites, fewer people staying in serviced accommodation and a quieter period for the council’s countryside car parks.
Lincolnshire County Council leader Martin Hill said he is “still not convinced” by a community group’s bid to revitalise the Deepings Leisure Centre. Last month, South Kesteven District Council agreed to a one-time financial contribution of £850,000 to The Deepings Community Leisure Community Interest Company aimed at refurbishing the cherished leisure facility, which was forced to close in July 2021.