There could have been no better act to be a part of the Robin’s tenth year anniversary celebrations than local rock icons, Magnum.  Coming off the back of a long tour might have daunted some bands but Bob Catley, Tony Clarkin, Mark Stanway, Al Barrow and drummer Harry James took to the stage with consummate ease.

Opening with Back to Earth and the storming When We Were Younger from the last studio album Princess Alice and the Broken Arrow, Magnum had all guns blazing and delivered a set list that was strong on performance and high on audience participation.

With classics such as Les Morts Dansant, How Far Jersusalem and a semi-acoustic version of the epic The Spirit, executed flawlessly by Tony Clarkin on guitar, the band enthralled the crowd with their energy and enthusiasm.

In a packed set they managed to include old favourites Start Talkin’ About Love and the still sadly prophetic Don’t Wake The Lion.

Magnum concluded an impressive show with the encore Kingdom of Madness.

Ian D. Hall