Baldersby Park, Topcliffe, N Yorks
24th - 26th July 2026
Keith Cameron in conversation: 168 SONGS OF HATRED AND FAILURE A History of Manic Street Preachers
Music journalist Keith Cameron joins us at Deer Shed to examine the extraordinary story of 168 SONGS OF HATRED AND FAILURE: A History of Manic Street Preachers— a band forged in the mining communities of south Wales whose journey spans artistic defiance and tragedy into an unlikely mainstream triumph.
Keith Cameron has been a journalist since 1988 and is the contributing editor at MOJO, Cameron has also written for NME, The Guardian, The Times and many more - earning a reputation for his insightful music writing.
With the band’s full cooperation, his book offers an authoritative, song-by-song portrait that captures the heart of the Manic Street Preachers ethos. By tapping into a collection of extensive new interviews and deep analysis of the band’s whole discography, Cameron traces the evolution of these era-defining icons, who were shaped by the tragic disappearance of member Richey Edwards and the rebirth that followed. This rare conversation offers an intimate look at the concepts of creativity, loss, politics and survival throughout the band’s musical career. This is a compelling event for fans, readers and anyone fascinated by music history.