UEA Students' Union Events

CHVRCHES (05/05/2027, 18:30)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:08:01 +0100

CHVRCHES announce their eagerly anticipated new album All The King’s Men alongside an extensive run of shows across North America, the UK and Ireland starting in February. All The King’s Men, their first album in almost six years, is due for release on 22 January 2027 in LP, CD, cassette and digital formats via Futures Music Group. Pre-order / pre-save All The King’s Men

The band - Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook and Martin Doherty - took their pause in 2023 after touring their fourth UK Top 10 album Screen Violence, with all agreed that when they returned, their next chapter had to challenge and excite them. The result is All The King’s Men, a self-consciously British freewheeling collection of 11 tracks of vividly emotional indie rock that fans won’t expect, and neither did they. In the intervening years all three members were consciously and unconsciously absorbing material for their return. On his frequent trips back to Scotland to spend time with his mother, Doherty had reconnected with gritty British cinema by auteurs like Shane Meadows and Ken Loach - not incidentally the ones who stare down the barrel of the UK’s worst social issues - and UK artists like Massive Attack, Souxsie & The Banshees, and PJ Harvey. Meanwhile, Mayberry had done her 10,000 hours of sessions and leveled up as a lyricist, and came looking to make music that showcases a fresh storytelling quality and vocal range, and Cook - still living in the band’s Scotland home base - had started to reject electronics in favour of writing with acoustic instruments, and was listening to Nick Drake, Bert Jansch and Incredible String Band. With none of them approaching creation in the same way, they eschewed the remote working of Screen Violence to meet for multiple, intense three-week stints in Glasgow. They knew recording in-person and in Scotland was exactly the environment necessary for experimentation on this record. A first taste came last month in the form of ‘Roses’ - a scathing piece of contemporary social commentary, a confrontation with the darker undercurrents of Britain, with Mayberry snarling, “raise a glass to delusions of the good days of blood and wine; of pearls for swine.” The song’s Orwellian closing announcement, “If I may command your undivided attention, now we can start,” set the stage for what is to come with All The King’s Men. Through one lens All The King’s Men is a compulsive exploration of British and Scottish culture through the unique viewpoint of this specific band. After years now spent in America, with all its large newness as a country, Doherty and Mayberry connected with a sense of the UK’s history as “old and real” even when it’s ugly. Whether it’s smashing through expectations with playful 90s pop-rock (‘Adore You’) or injecting bleak, expansive loneliness into indie ballads (‘Comedown Tomorrow’), there’s an unapologetic dynamism and risk-taking to its state-of-the-nation songs that demands total attention. For Mayberry, Doherty and Cook this was about discovering their own strength between them, saying that it’s forever changed how they’ll work as individuals and together. In finding the album, CHVRCHES seem to have found something else too, for a second time in their career: a poignant creative language that belongs entirely to the three of them.

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Dick & Dom – DnB Rave (26/02/2027, 22:30)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:41:45 +0100

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As DJs, Dick & Dom have taken their unique raves to tens of thousands of people across the UK. In 2022, they famously opened Boomtown to sprawling crowds, and they’ve also been seen at the F1 British GP, Kendal Calling, Boardmasters, Camp Bestival, and at universities and club nights all over the UK. The four-time BAFTA winning Dick & Dom are household names in entertainment spanning over three generations and boasting a diverse portfolio including television, radio, theatre, and film. Their ground-breaking BBC One Saturday morning show Dick & Dom in da Bungalow earned them a double BAFTA win. The show celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2022, and went on a national tour getting rave reviews from audiences and critics alike. Furthermore, the duo have hosted other acclaimed TV series including Are You Smarter than a 10 Year Old? for Sky One, and Splatalot, The Legend of Dick & Dom, Diddy Movies, and Diddy TV for CBBC. Their BBC science entertainment show Absolute Genius secured them another BAFTA win for Best Presenters. The pair have also hosted Saturday morning’s The Lie In on BBC Radio 1, and had a successful stint on Virgin Radio UK with their own weekend show. They have also hosted their own podcasts Cash From Chaos, Diddy Pod for BBC Sounds, and The Dick & Dom Debate. As well as TV & radio, they have starred on stage and the big screen… They trod the boards in the West End as King Arthur and Patsy in Monty Python’s Spamalot, and in 2015 starred in the “World Biggest Panto” Cinderella alongside Paul O’Grady and Bradley Walsh at Birmingham’s Barclaycard Arena. They also received critical acclaim for their roles in Horrid Henry: The Movie starring alongside Angelica Houston and Richard E. Grant. In 2017, they took their Dick V Dom game show on a hugely successful national tour, receiving 5-star reviews and sell out audiences at the Edinburgh Festival in 2018 - winning Broadway World’s Best Family Entertainment Show.

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SU Harvest Festival- Pantry Food Donation Drive (16/10/2026, 09:00)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:49:19 +0100

UEASU Harvest Festival 2026 presents Pantry Food Donation Drive

Drop off in the SU Office- Union House 9am-5pm Monday-Friday from the 16th-30th of October

As part of the Harvest Festival 2026, we're giving students free, healthy and filling food to help with the cost-of-living crisis! This includes Free Community Dinners, Free Mature and Commuter Breakfast Clubs and a Pantry Food Donation Drive!

As part of this incredible line-up, we're looking for students and staff to donate food, hygiene and household items to our UEA SU Pantry & Caddy Donation Drive.

The Pantry & Caddy are our SU Food Bank- providing essential food items, hygiene products and household necessities to UEA students in need!

Since the start of term, the Pantry & Caddy have been in high demand. As student maintenance loans run out, food and fuel prices rise and budgeting becomes harder, we want to be prepared to support as many students as possible.

Our SU food and hygiene banks are an essential resource for students who need support with the cost-of-living crisis, and in true primary school harvest festival style, we're looking for donations of items so that we can continue to support students with free food long into the winter!

Items we're looking for include:

Penne pasta
Long grain rice
Dried noodles
Canned chopped tomatoes
Canned tuna
Canned chickpeas
Canned red beans
Canned baked beans
Tikka masala sauce jars
Tomato pasta sauce jars
Sugar
Porridge sachets
Sunflower cooking oil
Men's/unisex deodorant
Shampoo
Shower gel
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Hand soap
Washing up liquid

All items must be sealed (unopened), and within both the use-by-date and best-before-date.

Drop off in the SU Office- Union House

9am-5pm Monday-Friday from the 16th-30th of October!

Thank you so much for your support of your fellow students!

If you are a student looking for cost-of-living support, you can access our Pantry and Caddy via this link https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/GLgrDj4h5G

You can also access a number of FREE community food events that we're running over the next two weeks. These include:

Free Community Dinners

Friday the 16th of October- 5pm-7pm- The Hive- Sausage and Mash

Friday the 30th of October-5pm-7pm- The Hive- Jacket Potatoes

Completely Free, Halal, Vegan and Gluten Free Options Available!

Free tickets on the website!

Free Commuter and Mature Student Breakfast Clubs

Wednesday 21st October 8am-10am Dorothy's Bar

Monday 26th October 8am-10am Dorothy's Bar

Completely Free, Halal, Vegan and Gluten Free Options Available!

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Diwali 2026 (09/11/2026, 18:00)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:32:43 +0100

Diwali Utsav – The Festival of Lights

🗓️ Monday, 9th November 2026 | 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM

📍 The LCR & Hive, University of East Anglia, Norwich

🎟️ You must book a ticket to be allowed into the venue

Join us as we come together to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights — a time of joy, unity, and new beginnings!

Entry Information:

Entry to the event will be through the LCR front entrance.

Doors open at 6:00 PM with the event officially starting at 6:30 PM.

Pooja & Darshan

The evening will begin with a Pooja at The Hive. Everyone will have the opportunity to take Darshan and receive Panchamrith as blessings.

Cultural Performances & Food Stalls

After the lighting of the lamp by Hindu Society, the festivities will continue in the LCR, featuring vibrant cultural performances by students and societies, showcasing music, dance, and tradition alongside some local restaurant stalls selling food and drinks.

Sparklers in The Square

Later in the evening, we will gather in The Square for a sparkling Diwali countdown! Each ticket holder will receive a hand-held sparkler, and together we’ll light them up in a joyful celebration of light.

DJ Night

We’ll return to the LCR to end the evening on a high note with an energetic DJ session, filled with music, dancing, and festive vibes until 10:30 PM.

Come dressed in your festive best and be part of Norwich’s biggest Diwali celebration, filled with light, laughter, music, and togetherness!

Email any enquires to union.societies@uea.ac.uk

Y2K vs 2010s (23/10/2026, 22:30)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:28:17 +0100

Y2K vs 2010s returns with another loaded edition of certified 00s/10s bangers!

Cha cha slide through the biggest 00s and 10s throwback hits and pick up the cheapest drink deals going.

As usual with Y2K Bar SU and LCR are rolling back prices with 30% off drinks all day and night!

Time to flaunt those vintage vibes – grab your denim sets, cargo pants, and velour tracksuits 'cause we’re diving into a night of pure nostalgia like it’s '00s all over again. Think Britney in her crop top phase, Destiny’s Child matching sets or Brad Pitt in the Jennifer Aniston era. Get ready for retro riffs and fabulous fashion flashbacks and hey, be thankful those flip phones are ancient history – at least you won’t miss capturing these vibes!!

We’re also going into music from the 2010s with music from Taylor Swift / One Direction / Katy Perry / Bruno Mars / Rihanna / Lady Gaga / Fall Out Boy / Imagine Dragons / Dua Lipa / Justin Bieber / Jason Derulo / Ariana Grande and loads more! Don’t hesitate, grab a ticket before it’s too late, because this is a party you don’t want to skip!

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Advance tickets guaranteed entry until midnight.

Please respect each other and our staff.

Our Security and Venues teams are trained to support you. On hand in a safe space in the Hive, our dedicated student welfare Alcohol Impact Crew are ready with phone chargers, biscuits, water, and a lot of sound advice. And for the ill or injured, the marvelous St. John First Aiders are available.

If you are worried about spiking, feel uncomfortable, have a problem, or feel unwell, please ask any staff for help. We are here to give you a Good Night Out.

Please ask for a spikey at the bar and try to reuse it if possible. We will continue to routinely remove any abandoned drinks

Y2K vs 2010s - Ho Ho Ho (01/12/2026, 22:30)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:29:58 +0100

Advance tickets guaranteed entry until midnight

18+

Please respect each other and our staff.

If you are worried about spiking, feel uncomfortable, have a problem, or feel unwell, please ask any staff for help. We are here to give you a Good Night Out.

Please ask for a spikey at the bar and try to reuse it if possible. We will continue to routinely remove any abandoned drinks

Gasolina (28/11/2026, 22:30)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:20:18 +0100

🔥🔥🔥🔥 GASOLINA 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Your LCR club night dedicated to the biggest sounds of Latin, Reggaeton and Afrobeats returns on Saturday 28th November!

Turning up the heat with music from Bad Bunny / Karol G / Rosalia / Pitbull / J Balvin / Becky G / Bad Gyal / Peso Pluma / Major Lazer / Burna Boy / Shakira / Camila Cabello / CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso / Don Omar / Daddy Yankee / Wizkid / DJ Snake / CNCO / Jennifer Lopez / Luis Fonsi / Tyla / Sean Paul / Anitta / David Guetta / Ezra Collective / Maluma / Black Eyed Peas / Davido / Pussycat Dolls / Rauw Alejandro / Flo Rida / Wisin / Rema / Ayra Starr / Asake / Fireboy DML / Dillon Francis / Popcaan + MORE

Join us on the dancefloor for a night of anthems, antics and belting along to your favourite tunes! This is NOT one to miss...

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Advance tickets guaranteed entry until midnight.

Please respect each other and our staff.

If you are worried about spiking, feel uncomfortable, have a problem, or feel unwell, please ask any staff for help. We are here to give you a Good Night Out.

Please ask for a spikey at the bar and try to reuse it if possible. We will continue to routinely remove any abandoned drinks

Disability History Month Craft & Chill (20/11/2026, 16:00)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:12:54 +0100

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Craft & Chill event celebrating Disability History Month! 💜 Whether you're a student with lived experience or someone who wants to learn more, raise awareness, and show support, everyone is welcome. Come along to get creative, connect with others, and celebrate Disability History Month; Crafts provided, or bring your own!

Please book a free ticket to confirm your place!

Party Poppers (14/11/2026, 22:30)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:47:41 +0100

The biggest and best sounds from the world's most iconic festivals!

Think Bieber on his MacBook, Sabrina Carpenter bringing out Madonna, Fred again on the Other Stage, Olivia Dean headlining the O2, Dua Lipa on the Pyramid... It's hot and it's HERE, landing at the LCR this September!

Expect to hear music from Zara Larsson / Sabrina Carpenter / Olivia Rodrigo / Dua Lipa / Olivia Dean / Justin Bieber / Sam Fender / Tame Impala / Sombr / Addison Rae / Harry Styles / Raye / Dave / Tems / Pink Pantheress / Doechii / Central Cee / Charli XCX / Chappell Roan / Noah Kahan / Katseye / Sammy Virji / Gracie Abrams / Chase & Status / Fred again.. / Skepta + MUCH MORE!

18+

Advance tickets guaranteed entry until midnight.

Please respect each other and our staff.

If you are worried about spiking, feel uncomfortable, have a problem, or feel unwell, please ask any staff for help. We are here to give you a Good Night Out.

Please ask for a spikey at the bar and try to reuse it if possible. We will continue to routinely remove any abandoned drinks

Pumpkin Carving (30/10/2026, 16:00)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:48:39 +0100

Join us for a pumpkin carving session to design the ultimate Halloween house decoration! Spooky vibes and pumpkins plus carving sets provided.

No Scrubs (06/11/2026, 22:30)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:07:50 +0100

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ No Scrubs ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Your LCR RnB & Hip Hop Club lands at the LCR for another term of hot hits and your best (and worst) dance moves...

Whether you're the type to scream the lyrics to Say My Name, bop along to Man I Need, or go feral to In Da Club, the LCR opens its doors to you to celebrate two of the most iconic (and catchy) genres around. Don't 'Snooze' on this one, babe. 'No Diggity, No Doubt'...

Expect to hear music from

Beyonce / 50 Cent / Dave / Missy Elliot / Skepta / Jorja Smith / Drake / Olivia Dean / Burna Boy / Central Cee / Kendrick Lamar / Raye / Usher / AJ Tracey / Tyler The Creator / Brockhampton / Aaliyah / The Weeknd / TLC / Notorious B.I.G / Little Simz / J Cole / Rihanna / Travis Scott / FLO / Playboi Carti / Black Eyed Peas / Lil Kim / Jim Legxacy / Tems / Frank Ocean / SZA / Pharrell Williams / The Fugees / EsDeeKid / Fetty Wap / Megan Thee Stallion / Gunna / Ciara / Nelly / T Pain / Ne Yo / Post Malone / Mary J Blige / J Hus / Eve / Akon / Justin Timberlake / Rema / Doja Cat / Childish Gambino / Alicia Keys / Soulja Boy / Brandy / Wiz Khalifa / Ariana Grande / Future / ASAP Rocky / Sean Paul / Outkast / Kelis + MUCH MORE!

18+

Advance tickets guaranteed entry until midnight

Please respect each other and our staff.

If you are worried about spiking, feel uncomfortable, have a problem, feel unwell, please ask any staff for help. We are here to give you a Good Night Out.

Please ask for a spikey at the bar and try to reuse it if possible. We will continue to routinely remove any abandoned drinks.

Drum & Bass Classics (27/11/2026, 23:00)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:17 +0100

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Drum & Bass Classics / Rumble / The Waterfront

Dillinja + DJ Hazard + Distorted Minds + Flat-T b2b DirtyDJMCs: IC3 + Nutcracka + Funsta + Mikey Blitz

January’s event brought the heat so obviously we had to bring D&B Classics back to Norwich’s iconic Rave venue

A fat lineup powered the mighty Shakedown audio sound system. You know what to do Let’s go!

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Halloween Biscuit Decorating (28/10/2026, 14:00)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:36:45 +0100

Decorating of Halloween themed biscuits with icing and sweets

Halloween Crafts (27/10/2026, 17:00)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:14:09 +0100

Spend a cosy evening with us at Union House to create some spooky Halloween creations and decorations

Transgender Awareness Week (13/11/2026, 09:00)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:52:53 +0100

Join UEASU for Transgender Awareness Week, running from 13–19 November 2026!

Throughout the week, we’ll be creating spaces to celebrate trans and non-binary identities, raise awareness, share resources and explore how we can build a more inclusive and supportive university community.

Visit our daily information stall in The Hive to learn more about trans identities, discover support services and access educational resources. You can also get involved in our special events:

The Non-Binary Edit – Saturday 14 November: Explore personal style, gender expression and fashion beyond traditional gender expectations in a welcoming space where you can experiment and express yourself, book your tickets now!
Fluid Fits – Tuesday 17 November: Join our trans and non-binary clothing exchange! Swap pre-loved clothes, discover new styles and celebrate sustainability, self-expression and the joy of finding clothes that feel like you.

Whether you’re looking to learn something new, find community, explore your identity or show your support, everyone is welcome to get involved.

Together, we can celebrate trans lives, challenge misconceptions and help make UEA a place where everyone feels seen, respected and supported.

Fluid Fits (17/11/2026, 10:00)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:47:32 +0100

Looking for a FREE wardrobe refresh in a welcoming, inclusive space?

Join us for Fluid Fits, a trans and non-binary clothing exchange that celebrates self-expression, style, and fashion beyond the gender binary.

Bring along an item of clothing and exchange it for something new-to-you!

Whether you're exploring your style, looking for clothes that better reflect your identity, or simply fancy giving your wardrobe a refresh, this is a space to experiment, connect with others and find pieces that make you feel comfortable and confident in yourself.

One item for one item.

Come along, browse the rails and celebrate the joy of finding clothes that feel like you.

ALL STUDENTS WELCOME!

The Non-Binary Edit (14/11/2026, 10:45)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:37:09 +0100

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JOHN LEWIS - NORWICH

NON-BINARY STUDENTS

LIMITED TICKETS SO BOOK NOW

Join Laura, one of our Personal Stylists, for a relaxed and inclusive session exploring fashion beyond traditional gender expectations.

From experimenting with different fits, silhouettes and layering to mixing styles and accessorising, Laura will share practical tips on creating outfits that feel authentic to you.

Discover how to find clothing that works for your body, build a versatile wardrobe and use fashion as a way to express your identity, without feeling restricted by gendered clothing categories.

Your identity. Your style. Your way.

Ashley Singh (10/11/2026, 19:30)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:28:25 +0100

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Ashley Singh is a singer-songwriter from East London. ‘10 Summers’ demonstrates his flair for quietly compelling songwriting that packs an emotionally revealing punch. He first emerged last summer with ‘Keep Me’, which also displayed his heart-breaking exploration of the sadness and melancholy of faltering romance. It instantly connected with audiences as his following on TikTok expanded from 100 to 28,000 in just a week. ‘Keep Me’ has since exceeded 3 million streams. A vocalist, pianist and guitarist, Ashley Singh developed his talents at East London Arts & Music. He is particularly inspired by artists with a similar skill for songs that make relatable anthems from challenging emotional experiences, including Coldplay, Julia Michaels, FINNEAS, Max Martin and JP Saxe. In addition to Danny Connors (Tom Grennan) who co-wrote ‘10 Summers’, Ashley’s other recent collaborators include Anders Höjer (James Arthur), Mike Kintish (Becky Hill) and Eddie Serafica (Michael Kiwanuka, James Bay).

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The Waterfront Studio | 139-141 King St, Norwich NR1 1QH

SU Harvest Festival- Mature and Commuter Breakfast Club (26/10/2026, 08:00)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:21:29 +0100

UEASU Harvest Festival 2026 presents Free Mature and Commuter Breakfast Clubs!

Wednesday 21st of October & Monday 26th of October

8am-10am

in Dorothy's Bar

Vegan, Halal and Gluten-Free options available!

Completely FREE! But book your free ticket here so that you don't miss out!

SU Harvest Festival- Free Community Dinner (Jacket Potatoes)! (30/10/2026, 17:00)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:40:11 +0100

UEASU Harvest Festival 2026 presents Free Community Dinners!

Friday 30th of October

5pm-7pm in The Hive

Jacket Potatoes!

Halal and Gluten-Free, with Vegan options available!

Completely FREE! But book your free ticket here so that you don't miss out!

Faintest Idea (19/12/2026, 18:30)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:46:56 +0100

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Christmas Party

+ Grail Guard + Babs Romance

Faintest Idea invite you for their annual festive ska punk knees up in the Fine City on December 19th, joined by Grail Guard and Babs Romance! Website | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Spotify

Navigate Norfolk: Blakeney to Cley Day Trip (07/11/2026, 10:30)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:42:17 +0100

Join one of our Navigate Norfolk Day Walks for just £5 a ticket. Take a break, stretch your legs and get outside in the fresh air to explore the beautiful coastal scenery Norfolk has to offer, whilst being able to socialise with others. The walks are all led by uea+sport staff and volunteers.

Please be at the UEA mega bus stop 15 minutes before the listed start time so we can check you in. We're committed to making sure all uea+sport events are as accessible as possible for all students. If you have a query regarding accessibility, please don't hesitate to email studentsport@uea.ac.uk with any questions. Please ensure you wear appropriate footwear and appropriate clothing for the time of year.

Please bring your own refreshments. Time will be made for a comfort break on the walk.

Tickets are available to purchase 4 weeks prior to, and until 12 Oclock the day before, the trip.

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Sessions are organised and run by uea+sport and may require some information from you regarding your participation in the session. Therefore, please visit the uea+sport/Sportspark privacy notice to understand what data we may require and how we use it. This can be found here: https://www.sportspark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Sportspark-Data-Protection-Policy.pdf

Please also be aware photos may be taken on this trip, if you would rather not be in these, please tell a volunteer or member of staff on the day. Or alternatively email studentsport@uea.ac.uk.

The Cheap Thrills (01/02/2027, 19:30)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:43:15 +0100

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The Cheap Thrills are an English indie rock band from Liverpool, England. Formed in 2010, the band signed to Eighties Vinyl Records in 2017 and have released 7" EP, Glare, in January 2017, and 12" mini album Vue Du Monde, in November 2019 in both the United Kingdom and the United States. In 2022, The Cheap Thrills won Liverpool Band of The Year Award 2022 presented by Sound Music Group. The band released 4 track EP Mind Metro independently in early 2024. Lead single Reborn received notable press off The Evening Standard labelling the band as one of "Liverpool's finest musical icons". The band announced their debut album 'Keep Cheap' which was released on September 18th 2026.

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The Waterfront Studio | 139-141 King St, Norwich NR1 1QH

Sleeper (02/04/2027, 19:30)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:39:54 +0100

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Sleeper have announced their biggest UK tour since reforming, with the band set to take their forthcoming sixth studio album, End of the World, on the road across the UK in March and April 2027, with South London four-piece Turin Brakes joining them as special guests. The announcement follows the release of Sleeper’s explosive new single and album title track, End of the World, which introduces a new chapter for the band and for frontwoman Louise Wener as a songwriter. The album, released 12 February 2027, is a deeply personal collection of ten songs that combines Sleeper’s instinct for huge melodies and anthemic choruses with a newfound emotional directness. “I’m really looking forward to taking this album out on the road,” says Louise Wener. “ These new songs mean a lot to me, and I think they’re going to sound fantastic live. There’s something wonderful about finally playing them in a room with people and making that emotional connection with a crowd. We’re so excited that Turin Brakes are joining us - we’ve been fans for a long time, so it's going to be a special combination.” Written and recorded between Paris and Manchester and produced by Joe Cross (The Courteeners, Hurts, Louis Tomlinson, The Slow Readers Club), End of the World moves through grief, regret, loneliness, heartbreak and renewal, ultimately becoming a record about finding the strength to let go and reclaim yourself. Where 2019’s The Modern Age marked Sleeper’s return to the studio and a reconnection with their identity as a band, End of the World captures an artist discovering what she has to say now. Despite its emotional weight, the album is sonically bold and euphoric, with Wener’s trademark earworm hooks and anthemic choruses running throughout. For the tour, Sleeper will be joined by Turin Brakes, the South London band founded by childhood friends Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian. Their 10th studio album, Spacehopper, was released in 2025, adding to a catalogue that includes the Mercury Prize-nominated, Gold-certified The Optimist LP and 2003’s Top 5 album Ether Song, which featured the Top 5 single Pain Killer (Summer Rain). With seven Top 40 singles, six Top 40 albums and more than one million record sales worldwide, Turin Brakes remain one of the UK’s most enduring alternative bands. The End of the World Tour will see two hugely respected British bands sharing the stage, with Sleeper performing songs from their new album alongside the classic tracks that established them as one of the defining guitar bands of the 1990s.

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Sports Night (09/12/2026, 22:30)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:45:06 +0100

The biggest Wednesday night in Norwich returns, Sports Night is back for another year of sell out LCR clubnights!

£4 STBF per ticket UEA Sports Members 1 per person | £5.50 STBF non members

Clothes are not optional, please remain clothed at all times or you will be removed from the venue

Vaping is not permitted in the venue.

Sober committee members who register in advance, in return for being a responsible member they receive a free Sports Night ticket.

Last entry 00:30

18+

Please respect each other and our staff.

If you are worried about spiking, feel uncomfortable, have a problem, feel unwell, please ask any staff for help. We are here to give you a Good Night Out.

Please ask for a spikey at the bar and try to reuse it if possible. We will continue to routinely remove any abandoned drinks.

Sports Night (02/12/2026, 22:30)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:45:06 +0100

The biggest Wednesday night in Norwich returns, Sports Night is back for another year of sell out LCR clubnights!

£4 STBF per ticket UEA Sports Members 1 per person | £5.50 STBF non members

Clothes are not optional, please remain clothed at all times or you will be removed from the venue

Vaping is not permitted in the venue.

Sober committee members who register in advance, in return for being a responsible member they receive a free Sports Night ticket.

Last entry 00:30

18+

Please respect each other and our staff.

If you are worried about spiking, feel uncomfortable, have a problem, feel unwell, please ask any staff for help. We are here to give you a Good Night Out.

Please ask for a spikey at the bar and try to reuse it if possible. We will continue to routinely remove any abandoned drinks.

Sports Night (25/11/2026, 22:30)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:45:06 +0100

The biggest Wednesday night in Norwich returns, Sports Night is back for another year of sell out LCR clubnights!

£4 STBF per ticket UEA Sports Members 1 per person | £5.50 STBF non members

Clothes are not optional, please remain clothed at all times or you will be removed from the venue

Vaping is not permitted in the venue.

Sober committee members who register in advance, in return for being a responsible member they receive a free Sports Night ticket.

Last entry 00:30

18+

Please respect each other and our staff.

If you are worried about spiking, feel uncomfortable, have a problem, feel unwell, please ask any staff for help. We are here to give you a Good Night Out.

Please ask for a spikey at the bar and try to reuse it if possible. We will continue to routinely remove any abandoned drinks.

Sports Night (18/11/2026, 22:30)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:45:06 +0100

The biggest Wednesday night in Norwich returns, Sports Night is back for another year of sell out LCR clubnights!

£4 STBF per ticket UEA Sports Members 1 per person | £5.50 STBF non members

Clothes are not optional, please remain clothed at all times or you will be removed from the venue

Vaping is not permitted in the venue.

Sober committee members who register in advance, in return for being a responsible member they receive a free Sports Night ticket.

Last entry 00:30

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Please respect each other and our staff.

If you are worried about spiking, feel uncomfortable, have a problem, feel unwell, please ask any staff for help. We are here to give you a Good Night Out.

Please ask for a spikey at the bar and try to reuse it if possible. We will continue to routinely remove any abandoned drinks.

Sports Night (11/11/2026, 22:30)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:45:05 +0100

The biggest Wednesday night in Norwich returns, Sports Night is back for another year of sell out LCR clubnights!

£4 STBF per ticket UEA Sports Members 1 per person | £5.50 STBF non members

Clothes are not optional, please remain clothed at all times or you will be removed from the venue

Vaping is not permitted in the venue.

Sober committee members who register in advance, in return for being a responsible member they receive a free Sports Night ticket.

Last entry 00:30

18+

Please respect each other and our staff.

If you are worried about spiking, feel uncomfortable, have a problem, feel unwell, please ask any staff for help. We are here to give you a Good Night Out.

Please ask for a spikey at the bar and try to reuse it if possible. We will continue to routinely remove any abandoned drinks.

Sports Night (04/11/2026, 22:30)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:45:05 +0100

The biggest Wednesday night in Norwich returns, Sports Night is back for another year of sell out LCR clubnights!

£4 STBF per ticket UEA Sports Members 1 per person | £5.50 STBF non members

Clothes are not optional, please remain clothed at all times or you will be removed from the venue

Vaping is not permitted in the venue.

Sober committee members who register in advance, in return for being a responsible member they receive a free Sports Night ticket.

Last entry 00:30

18+

Please respect each other and our staff.

If you are worried about spiking, feel uncomfortable, have a problem, feel unwell, please ask any staff for help. We are here to give you a Good Night Out.

Please ask for a spikey at the bar and try to reuse it if possible. We will continue to routinely remove any abandoned drinks.

Sports Night - Halloween (28/10/2026, 22:30)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:45:05 +0100

The biggest Wednesday night in Norwich returns, Sports Night is back for another year of sell out LCR clubnights!

£4 STBF per ticket UEA Sports Members 1 per person | £5.50 STBF non members

Clothes are not optional, please remain clothed at all times or you will be removed from the venue

Vaping is not permitted in the venue.

Sober committee members who register in advance, in return for being a responsible member they receive a free Sports Night ticket.

Last entry 00:30

18+

Please respect each other and our staff.

If you are worried about spiking, feel uncomfortable, have a problem, feel unwell, please ask any staff for help. We are here to give you a Good Night Out.

Please ask for a spikey at the bar and try to reuse it if possible. We will continue to routinely remove any abandoned drinks.

Professor Green (05/06/2027, 18:30)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:34:38 +0100

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Multi-platinum rapper Professor Green brings his Live and At Your Service tour to Norwich on Saturday 5th June 2027. This is a celebration of a remarkable career, and the start of an exciting new chapter: a night of the anthems that made him one of the UK's most distinctive and successful artists. From breakthrough hits 'I Need You Tonight', 'Just Be Good To Green' and 'Read All About It' to fan favourites from across his acclaimed catalogue, expect every word to be sung back at full volume. Since his platinum-selling debut Alive Till I'm Dead in 2010, Professor Green has racked up more than 3.5 million UK sales, two No.2 albums, multiple Top 10 singles and MOBO Award wins, all while connecting with audiences far beyond the boundaries of UK rap. But his story has always been about more than the music. Through documentaries on mental health and masculinity, his Times bestselling autobiography Lucky, and his support for suicide prevention charity CALM, he has become known for an honesty that few artists dare to share. Now, he's bringing it all back to the stage. Don't miss your chance to experience the hits, the energy and the unmistakable presence of Professor Green live.

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Keo (26/02/2027, 19:30)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:06:05 +0100

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Led by brothers Finn (vocals, guitar) and Conor Keogh (bass) and completed by drummer Oli Spackman and guitarist Jimmy Lanwern – Keo's origins trace back to Plymouth, Portugal, Ireland and the US - with the Keogh brothers spending their youth touring much of the UK, Ireland and the US in their father’s traditional Irish folk project. An urgent, at times enraged blast of alternative rock, vocalist Finn's rasping delivery and his astute reflections on trust and toxic relationships all patiently build toward a cathartic release of emotion. Bridging the gap between 90's grunge, shoegaze and alternative rock, the band note the influence of Jeff Buckley, Radiohead and The Smashing Pumpkins on their work, with further contemporary inspiration coming from acts including Wunderhorse and Fontaines D.C.

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Sumo Cyco (10/12/2026, 19:30)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:21:15 +0100

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Sumo Cyco is a genre-smashing rock band from Ontario, Canada, fusing heavy riffs, punk energy, and pop hooks with a wildly cinematic DIY flair. Led by fearless frontwoman Skye Sweetnam who launched her music career as a teen pop star and re-emerged with a vengeance alongside co-writer/producer/guitarist Matt Drake and longtime bassist Oscar Anesetti, the trio has carved out a cult global following through electrifying live shows, self-directed music videos, and a world-building vision they call Cyco City.

With three albums under their belt Lost in Cyco City (2014), Opus Mar (2017), and Initiation (2021) and over 12 million Spotify streams, Sumo Cyco has earned accolades including Best Female-Fronted Band at the Toronto Independent Music Awards and a win at Indie Week Canada. They've taken their high-voltage performances to festivals like Download, NXNE, Warped Tour, and Indie Week Ireland, and have supported the likes of Jinjer, Buckcherry, and Nonpoint on international tours.

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Navigate Norfolk: Thetford Forest Walk (24/10/2026, 11:00)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:47:46 +0100

Join one of our Navigate Norfolk Day Trip for just £5 a ticket. Take a break, stretch your legs and get outside in the fresh air to explore the beautiful scenery Norfolk has to offer, whilst being able to socialise with others. The walks are all led by uea+sport staff and volunteers.

Please be at the UEA mega bus stop 10 minutes before the listed start time so we can check you in. We're committed to making sure all uea+sport events are as accessible as possible for all students. If you have a query regarding accessibility, please don't hesitate to email studentsport@uea.ac.uk with any questions. Please ensure you wear appropriate footwear and appropriate clothing for the time of year.

Please bring your own refreshments and wear clothing appropriate to partake in long walks.

Tickets are available to purchase 4 weeks prior to, and until 12 O clock the day before, the trip.

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Please also be aware photos may be taken on this trip, if you would rather not be in these, please tell a volunteer or member of staff on the day. Or alternatively email studentsport@uea.ac.uk.

Chase & Status (18/11/2026, 19:30)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:44:59 +0100

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Pioneering drum and bass and electronic music duo Chase & Status are joining us for a special DJ set at The LCR, presented by Rough Trade.

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Halloween At The LCR (31/10/2026, 22:30)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:16:21 +0100

Missed out on tickets for Halloween at The LCR? Don't panic due to phenomenal demand we're adding a second night of chaos with Glow - Welcome To The Raveyard on Friday 30th October. Tickets on sale Friday 2nd October @ 12pm HERE

UEA GET READY FOR NORWICH'S BIGGEST HALLOWEEN PARTY!

Prepare to be spellbound, as Halloween night unleashes its dark magic upon The LCR!

Join us for an electrifying extravaganza that promises to be the spookiest and most thrilling event of the year. Get ready to immerse yourself in the spine-tingling atmosphere of Halloween at The LCR,

3 rooms of monster anthems across The LCR, Hive & The Dungeon (Blue Bar)

Over 2000 UEA students!

Fancy dress strongly encouraged 🎃

Ticket demand is always through the roof for this one and will sell out instantly - don't wait around trust us!

Advance tickets guaranteed entry until midnight

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Please respect each other and our staff.

If you are worried about spiking, feel uncomfortable, have a problem, or feel unwell, please ask any staff for help. We are here to give you a Good Night Out.

Please ask for a spikey at the bar and try to reuse it if possible. We will continue to routinely remove any abandoned drinks

Halloween Glow - Welcome To The Raveyard (30/10/2026, 22:30)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:17:33 +0100

WELCOME... TO THE RAVEYARD 💀

Calling all gals and ghouls! GLOW descends with a THREE ROOM TAKEOVER for a night of the best anthems in Dance, Drum & Bass, House, UKG & Techno!

Whether you're coming as a UV clown, in hauntingly neon 80s workout gear or as an acid house skeleton, think neon, think UV, think GLOW! Pick your most colourful (spooky) fit and smother yourself in neon face paint because it is time to rave.

Are you ready for GLOW, UEA?!

HEADS WILL ROLL... IT'S TIME TO DANCE LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT.

Advance tickets guaranteed entry until midnight

Please respect each other and our staff.

If you are worried about spiking, feel uncomfortable, have a problem, or feel unwell, please ask any staff for help. We are here to give you a Good Night Out.

Please ask for a spikey at the bar and try to reuse it if possible. We will continue to routinely remove any abandoned drinks

Care Experienced and Estranged Students (CEES) Winter Social (03/12/2026, 12:00)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:47:40 +0100

Come along to our Care Experienced and Estranged Students Winter social; meet others with the same life experience, enjoy some festive treats and take part in some crafts in a chill environment.

Care Experienced and Estranged Students (CEES) Social (05/11/2026, 12:00)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:37:32 +0100

Come along to our Care Experienced and Estranged Students social; meet others with the same life experience, enjoy some snacks and take part in some crafts in a chill environment.

“Every time I go to an interview no one on the panel looks like me.” (28/10/2026, 12:30)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:34:32 +0100

“The marketing pictures show a range of people, but is this company really diverse?”

Drop into this informal, supportive session with UEA Careers Adviser Galit to talk through your concerns or questions about any aspect of careers and recruitment which is impacted by race or ethnicity. This could include things like handling microagressions, discussing interview experiences, applying through diversity schemes, finding diverse employers, or any other aspect of race and careers which is on your mind.

The content of the session will be led by you.

Nubiyan Twist (04/02/2027, 19:30)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:01:36 +0100

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Expect ultra-tight musicianship and unstoppable energy as Nubiyan Twist bring their electrifying blend of jazz, afrobeat, soul, hip-hop and dance music to the stage with a brand new line-up and live show for 2026. Known for their powerful big-band sound and uplifting live shows, the 9-piece collective fuse global grooves with UK jazz finesse, percussive fire and deep, infectious rhythm. Following their acclaimed collaborations with musical icons including Nile Rogers, Tony Allen, Seun Kuti and Fatoumata Diawara, the band continue to push boundaries uniting cultures, generations and genres through music that celebrates connection, freedom and groove. Formed in Leeds and now one of the UK’s most respected live acts, Nubiyan Twist have earned MOBO and AIM Award nominations, sold-out tours and praise from NPR, Rolling Stone, Jazzwise and Bandcamp Daily. “Joyous, beautiful and rich” - NPR “When this nine-piece collective find their flame - it burns brightly” - Rolling Stone[Text Wrapping Break] “Absolutely thrills and excites” - Louder Than War “Sponging up global grooves and making some of the catchiest jazz music this country has to offer”Notion “An absolutely joyous listen” - Bandcamp Daily

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Propaganda (05/12/2026, 23:00)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:49:28 +0100

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WE ARE YOUR FRIENDS, YOU WILL NEVER BE ALONE AGAIN. COME ON.

PROPAGANDA is coming home to the waterfront, this is huge.

we're throwing a massive indie rave with only the hardest sleaze club bangers from justice, charli xcx, wolf alice, gossip, crystal castles and many more.

expect a HUGE LASER LIGHT SHOW, gallons* of UV paint, and tons of rave giveaways.

remember who you are tumbr girl, we're breaking the speakers with: M83 the 1975 MGMT florence and the machine wolf alice klaxons wet leg charli xcx kasabian the xx confidence man gossip the killers CSS foals bloc party crystal castles justice yeah yeah yeahs and many more!

is it your birthday? planning a social? dm us at @propagandanorwich!

Propaganda (07/11/2026, 23:00)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:43:32 +0100

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WE ARE YOUR FRIENDS, YOU WILL NEVER BE ALONE AGAIN. COME ON.

PROPAGANDA is coming home to the waterfront, this is huge.

we're throwing a massive indie rave with only the hardest sleaze club bangers from justice, charli xcx, wolf alice, gossip, crystal castles and many more.

expect a HUGE LASER LIGHT SHOW, gallons* of UV paint, and tons of rave giveaways.

is it your birthday? planning a social? dm us at @propagandanorwich!

Closing Event - Art Exhibition (30/10/2026, 09:00)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:20:21 +0100

To mark the closing of Black History Month, we are bringing together a collection of creative works celebrating Black history, culture, identity and creativity.

We welcome submissions from artists of all backgrounds and experience levels, working across any medium.

Your work could explore Black history, culture, identity, community, resistance, representation, joy or the future or simply be inspired by what Black History Month means to you.

There is no right way to respond. Tell a story, start a conversation, celebrate, challenge or inspire.

World Art and Anti-racist Agendas (28/10/2026, 14:00)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:15:20 +0100

This session aims to address a range of anti-racist agendas in terms of their historical and contemporary manifestations in art and art history. The session will unpack the historical making of the Sainsbury Centre, as a site through which the ethos of 'world art' and the ideal of 'world community' is recoverable. What does it mean to bring multiple perspectives on anti-racism into contact with each other?

Hosted by Associate Professor Daniel Rycroft

Nightmare on King Street (31/10/2026, 21:00)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:09:05 +0100

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Doors 9pm | Advance tickets valid until 11pm | Curfew 3.00am | £7 Student | £8 General

The Waterfront will be opening its doors to the Ghouls, Creatures and Critters of Norwich this Halloween, celebrating this terrifying night with spooktacular decorations and drink deals!

Get down and gory, dress up in your finest Halloween costumes and garbs, and join us on the dancefloor for some killer tunes… Heads will roll….

Studio: G.A.G – For your favourite spooky hyperpop anthems 11pm-3am🎃

This is an 18+ event. Please bring in-date photo ID with you – No ID, no entry. Passport/driving license only accepted for club night entrance and the sale of alcohol. Unfortunately, Citizenship, PASS and student cards are not accepted as valid ID.

Student Ticket: you must present a valid form of Student ID on the door for this ticket to be valid

G.A.G - Halloween (31/10/2026, 23:00)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:15:13 +0100

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G.A.G - Halloween Edition
Main Room: Nightmare On King Street
Studio: G.A.G

Yours, Monthly

A brand new party, just for you.
Spinning all of your favourite tracks, all night long.

Charli XCX / Pink Pantheress / Zara Larsson / Lorde / Caroline Polachek / Robyn / Dua Lipa / Chappell Roan / Romy / Sabrina Carpenter / Slayyter / Troye Sivan / Kim Petras / The Dare / Shygirl / Ashnikko / Grimes / Doja Cat / ADELA / Addison Rae / FKA Twigs / Princess Nokia / 100 Gecs / SOPHIE / Lady Gaga / Kesha / Madonna + MORE

Norwich Book Festival: Paul Sexton - Rock Goes To College (28/10/2026, 18:00)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:46:30 +0100

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Rock Goes to College: Paul Sexton

The hectic, hugely entertaining, and definitive story of the wonderful & amateurish British university gig scene that launched the career of some of the world’s most famous bands.

As rock exploded around the world and the album era began, so young bands and solo acts would sling their gear into their trusty Ford Transits and bomb up and down the new motorway system to university and polytechnic campuses all over the UK, honing their sound and hoping to get signed.

A list of acts who proved themselves on this circuit reads like a who’s who of rock music: Pink Floyd, Elton John, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Black Sabbath, Queen, The Kinks, Dire Straits, AC/DC, Genesis and Nick Drake all did their time in sweaty and badly ventilated dressing rooms in places like Hull University and Sheffield Poly, and even Paul McCartney, after the Beatles fell apart, took his new band Wings out on the circuit to get them road tested.

Now, for the first time, veteran music journalist Paul Sexton sets out to this extraordinary moment in British music history. Tapping into his huge network of contacts in the music industry, not just with the bands but with the social secretaries who booked the gigs (lots of whom would go on to run record labels and manage huge acts themselves), Rock Goes to College is a fascinating, raucous ride of a book, crammed full of incredible, never-before-heard stories of the beginnings of some of the most famous acts on the planet.

Set in The LCR itself, this event places Norwich at the heart of that story. The LCR stands as one of the very venues that welcomed these touring artists, a space where reputations were forged in front of student audiences, long before arenas and commercial circuits took hold.

In conversation with long-time LCR staff member Gavin Hudson, whose first-hand experience brings an invaluable on-the-ground perspective, Sexton’s account will be enriched by the realities of running and sustaining a venue at the heart of this scene. The conversation will be chaired by Professor George McKay, a leading academic in popular music and culture, whose work offers a wider cultural and historical lens on the period.

Together, they will explore not just the mythology of these gigs, but the logistics, personalities and occasional chaos behind them.

Ultimate Coldplay (15/05/2027, 19:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:24:26 +0100

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Since launching in 2017, Ultimate Coldplay have been widely recognised as being the world’s most accurate Coldplay tribute. They are the only Coldplay tribute featuring a true look-a-like Chris Martin, who plays piano and guitar like Chris, sings like Chris and even dances like him! The band have toured the world with tours of mainland Europe and Asia, as well countless festivals across the UK, theatre tours and regularly selling out venues such as 02 academies and beyond. Expect all the biggest hits spanning Coldplay’s two-decade back catalog including ‘Paradise’, ‘Fix You’, Viva la Vida’, ‘My Universe’ and ‘Yellow’. Right up to the latest hits such as ‘Higher Power’ and ‘Feelslikeimfallinginlove’

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Bingo (09/12/2026, 20:00)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:49:50 +0100

Eyes down and pints up! Bingo has arrived at Bar(SU)...grab a marker and a free bingo card for a chance to win a handful of prizes! On every Wednesday from 8PM.

Please aim to arrive by 7:45PM to snag a spot, grab a drink and get your bingo cards before the first number is called. Tables are first-come, first-served.

Bingo (02/12/2026, 20:00)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:49:50 +0100

Eyes down and pints up! Bingo has arrived at Bar(SU)...grab a marker and a free bingo card for a chance to win a handful of prizes! On every Wednesday from 8PM.

Please aim to arrive by 7:45PM to snag a spot, grab a drink and get your bingo cards before the first number is called. Tables are first-come, first-served.

Bingo (25/11/2026, 20:00)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:49:50 +0100

Eyes down and pints up! Bingo has arrived at Bar(SU)...grab a marker and a free bingo card for a chance to win a handful of prizes! On every Wednesday from 8PM.

Please aim to arrive by 7:45PM to snag a spot, grab a drink and get your bingo cards before the first number is called. Tables are first-come, first-served.

Bingo (18/11/2026, 20:00)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:49:50 +0100

Eyes down and pints up! Bingo has arrived at Bar(SU)...grab a marker and a free bingo card for a chance to win a handful of prizes! On every Wednesday from 8PM.

Please aim to arrive by 7:45PM to snag a spot, grab a drink and get your bingo cards before the first number is called. Tables are first-come, first-served.

Bingo (11/11/2026, 20:00)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:49:50 +0100

Eyes down and pints up! Bingo has arrived at Bar(SU)...grab a marker and a free bingo card for a chance to win a handful of prizes! On every Wednesday from 8PM.

Please aim to arrive by 7:45PM to snag a spot, grab a drink and get your bingo cards before the first number is called. Tables are first-come, first-served.

Bingo (04/11/2026, 20:00)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:49:50 +0100

Eyes down and pints up! Bingo has arrived at Bar(SU)...grab a marker and a free bingo card for a chance to win a handful of prizes! On every Wednesday from 8PM.

Please aim to arrive by 7:45PM to snag a spot, grab a drink and get your bingo cards before the first number is called. Tables are first-come, first-served.

Bingo (28/10/2026, 20:00)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:49:50 +0100

Eyes down and pints up! Bingo has arrived at Bar(SU)...grab a marker and a free bingo card for a chance to win a handful of prizes! On every Wednesday from 8PM.

Please aim to arrive by 7:45PM to snag a spot, grab a drink and get your bingo cards before the first number is called. Tables are first-come, first-served.

Pub Quiz (08/12/2026, 19:45)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:58:39 +0100

Think you know it all? Prove it. Gather your friends, grab a pint, and compete for prizes and ultimate bragging rights.

Entry is £1 per person, ticket entry to be purchased from the bar. (reminder that our bars are fully cashless). Maximum team size is 6 people.

Please ensure your team arrives by 7:45PM. We need this time to hand out your answer sheets, get everyone comfortably seated and ensure we can kick off the first round smoothly!

Pub Quiz (01/12/2026, 19:45)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:58:39 +0100

Think you know it all? Prove it. Gather your friends, grab a pint, and compete for prizes and ultimate bragging rights.

Entry is £1 per person, ticket entry to be purchased from the bar. (reminder that our bars are fully cashless). Maximum team size is 6 people.

Please ensure your team arrives by 7:45PM. We need this time to hand out your answer sheets, get everyone comfortably seated and ensure we can kick off the first round smoothly!

Pub Quiz (24/11/2026, 19:45)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:58:39 +0100

Think you know it all? Prove it. Gather your friends, grab a pint, and compete for prizes and ultimate bragging rights.

Entry is £1 per person, ticket entry to be purchased from the bar. (reminder that our bars are fully cashless). Maximum team size is 6 people.

Please ensure your team arrives by 7:45PM. We need this time to hand out your answer sheets, get everyone comfortably seated and ensure we can kick off the first round smoothly!

Pub Quiz (17/11/2026, 19:45)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:58:39 +0100

Think you know it all? Prove it. Gather your friends, grab a pint, and compete for prizes and ultimate bragging rights.

Entry is £1 per person, ticket entry to be purchased from the bar. (reminder that our bars are fully cashless). Maximum team size is 6 people.

Please ensure your team arrives by 7:45PM. We need this time to hand out your answer sheets, get everyone comfortably seated and ensure we can kick off the first round smoothly!

Pub Quiz (10/11/2026, 19:45)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:58:39 +0100

Think you know it all? Prove it. Gather your friends, grab a pint, and compete for prizes and ultimate bragging rights.

Entry is £1 per person, ticket entry to be purchased from the bar. (reminder that our bars are fully cashless). Maximum team size is 6 people.

Please ensure your team arrives by 7:45PM. We need this time to hand out your answer sheets, get everyone comfortably seated and ensure we can kick off the first round smoothly!

Pub Quiz (03/11/2026, 19:45)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:58:39 +0100

Think you know it all? Prove it. Gather your friends, grab a pint, and compete for prizes and ultimate bragging rights.

Entry is £1 per person, ticket entry to be purchased from the bar. (reminder that our bars are fully cashless). Maximum team size is 6 people.

Please ensure your team arrives by 7:45PM. We need this time to hand out your answer sheets, get everyone comfortably seated and ensure we can kick off the first round smoothly!

Pub Quiz (27/10/2026, 19:45)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:58:39 +0100

Think you know it all? Prove it. Gather your friends, grab a pint, and compete for prizes and ultimate bragging rights.

Entry is £1 per person, ticket entry to be purchased from the bar. (reminder that our bars are fully cashless). Maximum team size is 6 people.

Please ensure your team arrives by 7:45PM. We need this time to hand out your answer sheets, get everyone comfortably seated and ensure we can kick off the first round smoothly!

Karaoke (07/12/2026, 20:00)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:45:52 +0100

Sing your heart out at Bar(SU)s Karaoke night! Grab the mic and sing your heart out every Monday from 8PM-Midnight.

Karaoke (30/11/2026, 20:00)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:45:52 +0100

Sing your heart out at Bar(SU)s Karaoke night! Grab the mic and sing your heart out every Monday from 8PM-Midnight.

Karaoke (23/11/2026, 20:00)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:45:52 +0100

Sing your heart out at Bar(SU)s Karaoke night! Grab the mic and sing your heart out every Monday from 8PM-Midnight.

Karaoke (16/11/2026, 20:00)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:45:52 +0100

Sing your heart out at Bar(SU)s Karaoke night! Grab the mic and sing your heart out every Monday from 8PM-Midnight.

Karaoke (09/11/2026, 20:00)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:45:52 +0100

Sing your heart out at Bar(SU)s Karaoke night! Grab the mic and sing your heart out every Monday from 8PM-Midnight.

Karaoke (02/11/2026, 20:00)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:45:52 +0100

Sing your heart out at Bar(SU)s Karaoke night! Grab the mic and sing your heart out every Monday from 8PM-Midnight.

Karaoke (26/10/2026, 20:00)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:45:52 +0100

Sing your heart out at Bar(SU)s Karaoke night! Grab the mic and sing your heart out every Monday from 8PM-Midnight.

Fat Dog (28/01/2027, 19:30)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:11:13 +0100

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The second album by South London seven-piece Fat Dog is titled Cancel Me (I’m Tired). After releasing their debut album WOOF. in 2024 and becoming one of the UK’s most exciting breakthrough bands in the process, they have a good reason to be tired. They’ve spent the period since WOOF.’s release spreading their raucous, infectious and irresistible bark around the world. The reason that they want you to cancel them is that they’ve been around the world and they’re tired. But if Fat Dog – Joe Love, Chris Hughes, Morgan Wallace, Ellis Dickson, Michael Dunlop, Dillon Harrison and Jed Bevington – are tired with the world, the world is not tired of them. In fact, the world can’t get enough of them.

With follow up Cancel Me (I’m Tired), Fat Dog have created an exhilarating, swaggering, panoramic, inventive, re-inventive, re-re-inventive electro-punk-art-pop-rock’n’roll-space-country triumph that deserves all the adjectives. Over ten mind-bending and melodic tracks, it blends electro-pop anthems, cascading rave bangers, cowboy-tinged pitstops and swirling psychedelia. Into its lyrical orbit, the record pulls mentions of addiction, family ties, love, AI, ancestry, extra-terrestrials, Chris Tarrant, S&M, B&M, H&M and M&Ms. Cancel Me (I’m Tired) possesses all the rabid frenzy and electrifying excitement of their debut but now delivered on a grand and glorious scale. Big, big things are ahead. Fat Dog are only just getting going.

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Gabrielle (12/04/2027, 19:30)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:39:47 +0100

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Due to demand Gabrielle has today announced three extra dates to her huge ‘The Hits Tour’ 2027. The new shows will take place at Brighton Dome on 26^th March, Norwich The Nick Rayns LCR, UEA on 12^th April and Sheffield City Hall on 22^nd April. Gabrielle will also be joined by special guests British R&B group Damage on all dates and DJ Lorcan in Cardiff, London and Manchester only.

Damage first hit the charts in 1996 with the top 10 smash Love ii Love. The track was an instant hit, reaching the UK Top 10. They quickly followed up with more chart-topping hits, including “Forever,” “Love Guaranteed,” their UK Top 3 hit “Wonderful Tonight,” and “Ghetto Romance.” Their debut album, Forever was a commercial triumph, selling millions of copies and solidifying their reputation for delivering emotionally resonant ballads and upbeat R&B tracks. Damage’s singles charted in multiple territories, and their performances drew sold-out crowds, affirming their status as one of the UK’s premier R&B exports. The band have continued to tour most recently with Boys II Men across the UK.

Marking the next exciting chapter for one of the UK's most enduring and beloved voices, Gabrielle has spent over three decades shaping British pop and soul with a catalogue of timeless, emotionally resonant hits. From her breakthrough success to her continued presence today, she remains a defining figure in UK music.

Her landmark 1999 album Rise became one of the era’s standout releases, achieving 4x Platinum status, while her celebrated compilation Dreams Can Come True: Greatest Hits matched that success. Across her career, Gabrielle has achieved six Top 10 albums, including 2018’s Under My Skin, and returned in 2024 with A Place In Your Heart—an acclaimed release that reaffirmed her place as one of the UK’s most respected singer-songwriters.

A multiple award-winner, Gabrielle’s accolades include two BRIT Awards, two MOBO Awards and an Ivor Novello Award, recognising both her commercial success and songwriting excellence. She introduced herself to a new generation of fans with her standout performances on The Masked Singer UK in 2021, leading to a renewed wave of acclaim and high-profile appearances—including her role in Stormzy’s 2022 cultural moment Mel Made Me Do It.

Her live career continues to thrive. Gabrielle has shared stages with global icons, joining Adele as a special guest at BST Hyde Park, and touring alongside legends such as Lionel Richie, Simply Red, Tom Jones to name just a few. In 2025, she embarked on her biggest UK tour to date, including major arena performances at Manchester’s AO Arena and London’s The O2, alongside standout summer appearances including a headline slot at Victorious Festival. 2026 has seen Gabrielle back on tour in UK Arenas with Rick Astley earlier this year, playing outdoor venues in Ireland with Michael Buble and stepping onto summer festival stages including Love Supreme, Boogietown, Tramlines and Kendal Calling plus the exciting announcement of the 2027 UK tour.

With an unmistakable voice and a catalogue packed with classics—Rise, Dreams, Out of Reach, Sunshine, When A Woman and Give Me a Little More Time—Gabrielle continues to connect with audiences across generations. Still at the top of her game, she remains as passionate as ever, captivating crowds and celebrating the music that has defined her remarkable career.

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Florence Black (23/02/2027, 19:30)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:38:32 +0100

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FLORENCE BLACK [Planet Rock, Best New Band 2022] are a powerhouse Welsh rock trio—Tristan Thomas (vocals/guitar), Jordan Evans (bass), and Perry Davies (drums)—hailing from Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. Since the release of their debut album Weight of the World in 2021, which landed at #6 on the Official UK Rock and Metal Chart, the band has been touring relentlessly. They’ve played a sold-out arena tour across Germany and two stadium shows in Frankfurt with Böhse Onkelz (2022), toured with Steel Panther and Ugly Kid Joe (2022), and performed at Sweden Rock Festival, Hellfest (France), and Resurrection Festival (Spain) (2023). More recently, they hit Download Festival (2024), toured with Massive Wagons (2024), headlined Planet Rock’s Winter’s End Festival (2025), and supported Tremonti on their European tour (2025). Returning to Long Wave Recording Studio with Romesh Dodangoda, the band recorded their highly anticipated second album, Bed of Nails, released on February 2, 2024. The record debuted at #1 on the Official UK Albums Chart, with singles Start Again and Don’t Hold Me Down gaining heavy airplay on Planet Rock and BBC Radio 1’s Introducing Rock Show.

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Latin Dance Night (04/12/2026, 18:00)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:29:49 +0100

Shake up your Friday evenings with our weekly Latin Dance lessons! In collaboration with Latin Social Dance and a roster of qualified instructors, lessons are open to all students of any ability - no experience necessary!

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Latin Dance Night (27/11/2026, 18:00)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:29:49 +0100

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Latin Dance Night (20/11/2026, 18:00)

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Latin Dance Night (13/11/2026, 18:00)

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Latin Dance Night (06/11/2026, 18:00)

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Latin Dance Night (30/10/2026, 18:00)

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Basement (17/02/2027, 18:30)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:12:25 +0100

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Wired is a hard reset for Basement. It marks the British band’s first album in eight years, a reunion with their original label Run For Cover Records, and a return to making music with the unbridled passion and creative intuition that's always animated their best material. Since forming in 2009, Basement have always been the same five friends -- vocalist Andrew Fisher, guitarists Alex Henery and Ronan Crix, bassist Duncan Stewart, and drummer James Fisher -- with the same alchemic bond. The only thing that's changed in recent years is their renewed sense of purpose, and their new album makes that loudly apparent. Wired is the most dynamic, daring, and inspired Basement have ever sounded, while also retaining the timeless fundamentals of the band’s singular sound: growling guitars, rousing choruses, striking emotional verbiage.

“I never thought Basement could sound like this,” Henery says. “But in my head, it’s what I’ve always wanted Basement to sound like.”

Every time Basement take a break, their band gets bigger. “Dude, it’s so weird,” Fisher says with a chuckle of disbelief. “I’m knocking on all the wood because I don’t understand how it keeps working.” The quintet’s 2011 debut, I Wish You Could Stay Here, gave them a foothold in the post-hardcore groundswell of the early 2010s, but Basement had already decided to call it quits before their far more evolved follow-up, Colourmeinkindness, had even hit the shelves. Upon disbanding in late 2012 so vocalist Fisher could get his teaching degree, Basement’s underground following ballooned in their absence, and when they eventually reformed in 2014, they were welcomed back as mainstays of the scene.

Basement charged forward with two more LPs, 2016’s snappier Promise Everything and 2018’s sleeker Beside Myself, but after the latter record, which was released on a major label, Basement knew they needed to take a year off to recalibrate. “We were all left with a really weird, sour taste in our mouth after signing to a major label and having all these people control things,” Fisher admits. During their COVID-era hiatus, each member questioned whether the band should even continue as they spent time pursuing their own creative outlets. It was a period of serious existential reflection for the guys in Basement, and at one point, Henery considered stepping away from the band altogether before Fisher intervened, knowing that everyone in Basement needed the band to persevere. ”Alex saying that he was ready to cut the cord was what I needed to be like ‘Nope, we cannot do that,’” Fisher says.

After some deep conversations that reaffirmed their creative alliance, Henery and Fisher reconvened to begin writing again with no label pressures and no strings attached. Instantly, the seeds of Wired began to take shape, and soon enough, the whole band knew they had something special in the works. Coincidentally, not long after Basement began properly sculpting LP5, the Colourmeinkindness song “Covet” caught wind on TikTok and swiftly became a viral hit, earning a Gold certification in 2024 -- 12 years after its release -- and introducing Basement’s music to a whole new generation of internet-savvy fans. Once again, Basement find themselves re-emerging with new music bigger and more beloved than ever before. “I just don’t know if things would’ve happened how they did if we didn’t do that 2012 break,” Fisher muses. “And I know for a fact that Wired wouldn’t have happened if we hadn’t had the experience we had with the last record and the early 2020s break.”

Basement are back firing on all cylinders, but they're not interested in rehashing old glories. The whole band was adamant that Wired had to be their most decisive artistic statement yet. A bold musical swing that people will either love or hate, but that absolutely can’t elicit a muted reaction from their fans. The group spent years writing and refining these 12 no-bloat songs, working closer and communicating better than ever while building out the tracklist as a group in various studios long before they began recording. Therefore, the songs were fully-formed by the time they hit the studio with powerhouse producer John Congleton (St. Vincent, Mannequin Pussy) , who helped the band manifest the heightened version of Basement that they’d always dreamt of. Imperfections were celebrated, each member’s ideas were incorporated, and Congleton ensured that every moment on Wired sounds both precise and enervated.

“We wanted it to just be nothing like the last record,” Fisher stresses, emphasizing that Congleton’s lively, unpolished production style served their vision perfectly. “John would do things and I would laugh because they sounded so good.”

Lead singles “Wired” and “Broken By Design” are a terrific showcase of Wired’s dynamic breadth. The title-track is the most urgent they’ve ever sounded, a surefire live staple propelled by needling guitars, a slugging drumbeat, and a skyscraping hook that finds Fisher’s voice in peak form. “Broken By Design” has the opposite temperament: dusky, delicate, bass-led, but still quintessentially Basement in its immediate catchiness and moody character. Nothing on Wired sounds stagnant. Not one part feels undercooked. The band looked to a smorgasbord of adventurous heroes for inspiration (REM, Interpol, Smashing Pumpkins, to name a few) without ever sounding like they’re imitating any one band -- not even themselves.

“We’ve done Colourmeinkindness, we’ve done Promise Everything,” Henery explains. “Yes, we’re Basement, but what’s the point in doing another record if we’re not going to try and push it?”

Wired is a hardy push in every regard. A song like the dubby, deliriously hooky “Head Alight” was completely re-worked in the studio during a bout of try-anything experimentation, and that type of all-hands-on-deck collaboration bred some of the record’s most exciting ideas. Meanwhile, Fisher really challenged himself to sing in different registers and relish in happy accidents. “I wanted it to sound real and powerful -- not soft and square.” That fixation on strength also carried over into Wired’s lyrics, in which the band encouraged their vocalist to avoid the despondent subject matter of prior Basement albums and lean into a more self- assured version of himself.

“A lot of Wired is about me trying to work out and find confidence, and being at peace with being confident publicly,” Fisher reveals. “Because I’ve never done that, and certainly never with the music, which has always been very self-deprecating, insular, and sad.”

That’s not to say Wired is a happy record. Rather, it grapples with all the personal and band- related tribulations that Basement have endured over the last eight years, and uses those experiences to galvanize a set of songs that are both courageous and tender, vulnerable and vigorous. “We’ve pushed through the craziest lows and the ultimate highs and we’re still going,” Henery enthuses. “To me, Wired represents a lot.”

The record’s title condenses all of those facets into a single word. The textural connotations of Wired -- metallic, sharp, jagged -- evoke the album’s steely sonics, and on a more conceptual level, the title speaks to Basement’s unshakeable tenacity. An analog band who’ve thrived in an increasingly digital world without resting on the comforts of nostalgia. Five friends who’ve persisted through several breakups and breakthroughs, but have only grown as people and evolved as a musical unit. At this point, Basement have to accept their fate: they're wired for this shit.

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SOFY (17/03/2027, 19:30)

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:52 +0100

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SOFY exists in the gaps between genres.

Taking the tension of trip-hop, the immediacy of Britpop and the edge of garage rock, she has built a sound that feels unmistakably her own. It’s witty, melodic and uncompromising.

Long before her first official release, SOFY’s demos were already earning spins on BBC Radio 1 and drawing praise from Arlo Parks, Sam Fender and Yungblud. Within a year, the Leicester-born songwriter was playing Glastonbury Festival and landing on the EA Sports FC soundtrack, marking the start of a relentless three-year run that saw her release two EPs and two full-length mixtapes, all while remaining fiercely independent.

That momentum fueled sold-out headline shows, major festival main stages, and support slots alongside Liam Gallagher and Sabrina Carpenter. This summer, she opens for Kasabian and The Libertines ahead of the release of her debut album, How To Perform Magic, in September. It is her most experimental and vulnerable work to date.

Described by Dork as “the voice of a generation… a much-needed messiah for the messy”, SOFY stands as one of the most compelling new voices in British guitar music.

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The 900 - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Cover Band (18/12/2026, 19:00)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:28:04 +0100

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The 900 are the UK’s first and only Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater cover band. Formed by their mutual understanding that no other soundtrack could ever top THPS, The 900 gives you a reason for your back to hurt in the morning. With the approval of the Birdman himself, as well as Goldfinger’s John Feldmann, they’re ready to kickflip into every big banger from THPS1 to American Wasteland.

Expect to hear tunes spanning all the games including AFI, Alien Ant Farm, Bad Religion, Black Flag, CKY, Dead Kennedys, Goldfinger, Green Day, Lagwagon, Less Than Jake, Millencolin, Motorhead, NOFX, Papa Roach, Powerman 5000, Rage Against The Machine, The Ramones, Refused, Suicidal Tendencies, System of a Down and many more!

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Wednesday 13 + The Birthday Massacre (11/12/2026, 17:30)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:51:32 +0100

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THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE The Birthday Massacre are a six-piece from Toronto who have spent 25 years building one of the most distinctive sounds in dark alternative music — synth-driven and guitar-heavy, melodic and dissonant, equal parts nostalgia and dread. Their music lives in the space between a pop hook and a knife's edge, drawing on the textures of '80s Synthwave and New Wave, the weight of Industrial and Dark Wave, and a visual sensibility shaped by horror/fantasy cinema and fine art. Live, the band translates that world completely. Chibi is a magnetic presence at the center of it — her voice moving from delicate to devastating within a single song — while the interplay between dual guitars, keys, and driving bass creates a sound that hits harder in a room than it does on record. The show is immersive, atmospheric, and visceral: the kind of set that feels designed as an experience from the first note to the last. What makes a Birthday Massacre show something beyond a concert is the relationship between the band and the people who show up for them. This is a fanbase built over decades through genuine connection — the band has always met their audience where they are, personally and without distance. Walking into a TBM show feels less like attending a performance and more like arriving somewhere you already belong.

WEDNESDAY 13Wednesday 13 (born Joseph Poole on August 12, 1976, in Charlotte, North Carolina – But don’t dare call him that) has established himself as one of the most distinctive voices in horror rock, earning his moniker "The Duke of Spook" through decades of creating music that blends horror themes with punk rock and metal. His musical journey began in the early 1990s with Maniac Spider Trash, an early horror punk project that laid the foundation for his signature style. While this project was relatively short-lived, it served as a crucial stepping stone in developing his horror-influenced musical direction. In 1996, he formed Frankenstein Drag Queens from Planet 13, a project that would become a significant influence in the horror punk scene. The band released several albums between 1996 and 2002, including "The Late, Late, Late Show," "Night of the Living Drag Queens," and "Songs from the Recently Deceased." These releases established Wednesday's trademark combination of horror movie references, dark humor, and punk rock energy. The band would later reunite for select performances, showcasing the enduring appeal of their original material. The formation of Murderdolls in 2002 marked a significant evolution in Wednesday's career. This collaboration with Joey Jordison of Slipknot brought his music to a broader audience within the metal community. Their debut album "Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls" featured both new material and reworked versions of Frankenstein Drag Queens songs, introducing Wednesday's songwriting to a larger audience. The band toured extensively during this period, including supporting slots with major acts and building a particularly strong following in the UK and Japan. After a period of inactivity, Murderdolls returned in 2010 with "Women and Children Last," showcasing a heavier, more metal-oriented sound while maintaining their horror elements. This second era of the band featured guest appearances from artists like Mick Mars of Mötley Crüe before the project concluded. Wednesday 13's solo career officially launched in 2005 with "Transylvania 90210: Songs of Death, Dying, and the Dead." This album established his solo sound, which initially drew heavily from his horror punk roots while incorporating elements of glam metal and hard rock. His theatrical presentation began to evolve during this period, developing the elaborate stage shows that would become his trademark. Throughout his solo career, Wednesday has been supported by various talented musicians who have helped shape his sound. Notable members have included bassist Nate Manor, drummer Kyle Castronovo, whose powerful playing style helped drive the band's heavier direction, and longtime guitarist Roman Surman, who has been crucial in developing the band's sound across multiple albums. Other significant contributors have included drummer Johnny Chops, guitarist Jack Tankersley, and bassist Piggy D (known for his later work with Rob Zombie), who performed during the "Transylvania 90210" era. His musical evolution has been particularly notable in his later releases. While maintaining his horror themes, Wednesday's sound has grown increasingly heavy and complex. "Necrophaze" (2019) marked a significant step in this evolution, incorporating more electronic and industrial elements while featuring collaborations with artists including Alice Cooper and Cristina Scabbia of Lacuna Coil. The album's production by Michael Spreitzer of DevilDriver helped create a more polished, modern metal sound. "Horrifier" (2022) continued this progression with some of his heaviest material to date, with a new album (TBA) announced for 2025. Beyond his main projects, Wednesday has explored different musical territories with side projects including Bourbon Crow, which showcased his appreciation for outlaw country music with a horror twist, and Gunfire 76, which explored a more straightforward rock 'n' roll sound influenced by artists like Hanoi Rocks and the New York Dolls. His live performances have evolved significantly over the years, growing from basic horror punk shows into elaborate theatrical productions. Modern Wednesday 13 concerts feature multiple costume changes, sophisticated lighting designs, video projections, and various practical effects that enhance the horror movie atmosphere. His setlists skillfully blend fan favorites with newer material, showcasing both his horror punk roots and more recent metal-oriented songs. Wednesday's influence on the horror rock scene extends beyond music to include merchandise design and visual aesthetics. His artwork and merchandise often incorporate vintage horror movie poster designs and his own artistic vision, creating unique collectibles that appeal to both music and horror fans. His stage costumes and makeup designs have evolved to become increasingly elaborate while maintaining his signature horror aesthetic.

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The Smyths (29/05/2027, 18:30)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:11:44 +0100

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‘Strangeways Here We Come’ + other Smiths Fan Favourites

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The world’s premier tribute to The Smiths, The Smyths, have announced their extensive UK and international tour for 2027: "The Strangeways Tour”.

The production marks a historical celebration of The Smiths' final studio album, Strangeways, Here We Come. Released in September 1987, the album emerged after the iconic band had already split up. Consequently, none of the tracks from this final masterpiece were ever performed live by the actual Smiths.

The Smyths will bring selected tracks from this recorded gem to life on stage. Audiences can expect live versions of acclaimed album cuts including "Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me", "A Rush and a Push and the Land Is Ours", and "Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before”. Alongside these curated selections from the final album, the set will feature a massive collection of Smiths fan favourites, classic hits, and deep cuts from across the band's legendary discography.

Tour Highlights

· The Final Album Unlocked: A rare chance to hear selected tracks from Strangeways, Here We Come performed in a live concert environment.

· The Ultimate Setlist: A curated selection of classic anthems including "This Charming Man", "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out", and "How Soon Is Now?”.

· Decade of Excellence: Delivered with the world-renowned accuracy, passion, and stage presence that The Smyths have perfected over twenty years of touring.

About The Smyths Formed in 2003, The Smyths are globally acknowledged as the most authentic tribute to The Smiths. They have played to sold-out audiences at major venues and festivals worldwide, praised by fans and critics alike for keeping the magic of Morrissey, Marr, Rourke, and Joyce alive.

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NOASIS (30/01/2027, 18:30)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:28:27 +0100

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‘The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’

Following many sold out dates across the country NOASIS return to NORWICH on Saturday 31st January for one giant party and a celebration of one of the greatest bands this country has ever produced.

Noasis is the definitive tribute band to Manchester’s five-piece super group Oasis. Since their formation in 2006 and with over 900 performances to date Noasis has justly earned its reputation as the best tribute on the circuit packing out venues up and down the UK. With an obsessive attention to detail the band recreates the real Oasis experience with amazing energy playing all the classic songs as if they were their own. This is more than a tribute band this is Oasis from a parallel universe.

With a huge back catalogue from Oasis to choose from the band create huge crowd-pleasing sets taking tracks Definitely Maybe, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory, Be Here Now, Standing on the Shoulder of Giants, Heathen Chemistry, Don’t Believe the Truth, & Dig Out Your Own Soul delivering a supersonic show of the very best Oasis anthems.

From playing the Vic for Mick on Eastenders to the biggest festivals around the UK including Y Not & The Isle Of Wight FestivaL, hitting the national headlines when they got snowed in at the highest pub in the UK for 3 days NOASIS are the in demand doppelgangers, there are other tributes, there are other venues but when it comes to the sound of Oasis no one does it better than Noasis.

Every time NOASIS have played in Norwich the show has always SOLD OUT in advance, tickets are on sale now from the venue website.

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Alestorm (22/01/2027, 19:30)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:46:10 +0100

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In 2004 in a small town in eastern Scotland, a bunch of lads decided to start an epic metal band with songs about pirates. That band was called Battleheart and they had no idea what they were doing, but they managed to release a couple of demos and get a bit of a local following. In 2007, the band’s work caught the attention of world-renowned Austrian record label Napalm Records, and after changing their name to Alestorm, the band was signed for a 5 album record deal. The debut album Captain Morgan’s Revenge released in 2008 instantly catapulted the band to fame in the European metal world, leading to massive tours supporting famous bands such as Turisas, Sabaton, Dragonforce, Eluveitie, and more. The band quickly found themselves being booked for the most prestigious festivals in Europe, such as Wacken Open Air, Bloodstock Open Air, Graspop Metal Meeting, and Sweden Rock Festival. Alestorm’s reputation continued to spread over the years following the release of their 2nd album Black Sails at Midnight in 2009, leading to worldwide tours across all of North America, Australia, and Europe. Several albums and successful festival appearances followed. Alestorm’s popularity and critical acclaim increased greatly after the release of the 2017 album No Grave But the Sea, now with a stable lineup of Christopher Bowes (vocals), Mate Bodor (guitars), Gareth Murdock (bass), Elliot Vernon (keyboards) and Peter Alcorn (drums). The band scored several top 10 charting positions across the world, and quickly found themselves routinely playing sold out headline shows to over 2000 people a night, across every continent on earth, cementing their reputation as the best live band in the world. The COVID pandemic did not stop the ambitions of the band, as they released their most ambitious album Curse of the Crystal Coconut in 2020, followed by a critically acclaimed Live DVD Live in Tilburg in 2021, which was filmed in front of an audience of over 3000 insane fans. In summer of 2022, the band released their 7th and latest album Seventh Rum of a Seventh Rum, which managed to hit Number 1 in the Hungarian album charts for 2 weeks straight and stayed in the top 10 for several more. After the release, Alestorm embarked on the biggest festival and concert tour of their career, including a massive European headlining tour in January 2023 playing to as many as 4600 people every night. Alestorm are the best pirate metal band in the world.

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Hail The Sun (15/11/2026, 19:00)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:33:08 +0100

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Legendary independent New York-based rock label Equal Vision Records and Hail The Sun are excited to announce the release of cut. turn. fade. back., the brand new, highly-anticipated studio album from the acclaimed experimental California-based rock band (stream and purchase HERE).

Produced & engineered by Pete Adams and GRAMMY® Award Winner Johnny Kosich of Beach Noise (Kendrick Lamar), and mixed & mastered by Zakk Cervini (Blink-182, Bring Me The Horizon, Coheed and Cambria), cut. turn. fade. back. truly finds Hail The Sun going the distance, encompassing the complete cycle of life with its four monosyllabic words. An album touching on topics such as military atrocities, humanitarian crises, addiction, lost love and death, the 11 songs presented here capture the cyclical nature of all those things, as well as life itself in general. Watch the video for the album’s latest single, “Relapse Is A Love Affair,” directed by Jesse Korman, on YouTube HERE. 

Anybody familiar with Hail The Sun will know there’s always a great deal of meaning beneath the surface. Theirs are songs that probe the very nature of existence, that strive to find the answers to the fundamental questions that being human raises, and that don’t flinch away from any form of self-reflection whatsoever. That’s been the case since the band—lead vocalist Donovan Melero, guitarists Shane Gann and Aric Garcia, bassist John Stirrat and drummer Allen Casillas—formed in Chico, CA in 2009, but which is especially the case on cut. turn. fade. back., their seventh full-length.  From the moment the post-hardcore lilt of “The Drooling Class” kicks this record off until the passionate intensity of “War Crimes” brings it to an end in a cacophony that emulates the violent conflicts that inspired it, cut. turn. fade. back. becomes part of the band’s own cycle—re-establishing who they are while simultaneously (but subtly) reshaping their identity. Just listen to the spiteful, coruscating energy of “There’s No Place In Heaven For Fakes”, the shapeshifting, surround-sound production of “Insensitive Tempo” and “Blight”, and the almost constant crescendo of “I Can Tell By The Scars” and it’s clear that Hail The Sun are as intentional and fervent about their art as they ever have been.

“It doesn’t matter if people take away the intended message from these songs,” says Melero, “and I’m certainly not going to police it, but we do, as always, want to encourage critical thinking. Fifteen years in, I love that we've been allowed to have this growing fan base to speak to. I feel very grateful and fortunate, and I hope that it keeps carrying us forward and continues to be the thing that we can sustain life from.” 

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Deptford Northern Soul Club (14/11/2026, 18:30)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:48:01 +0100

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Deptford Northern Soul Club are childhood friends, Will Foot and Lewis Henderson, whose early love of soul developed after discovering Lewis’ dad’s record collection. After finally bringing their musical heritage to the forefront with their debut DJ set at Deptford’s bunker club 6 years ago, they have since taken their credible and unique club night around the UK, performing at the likes of Glastonbury Festival and Green Man, alongside residencies at Manchester’s YES and London’s Moth Club.

Whether behind a turntable, dancing out front or in discussion, their sheer love and passion for soul is infectious, as is the spark of friendship and mutual musical appreciation between the two of them. 31-years-old but with old heads on their sharply dressed young shoulders, they have emerged as the new face of Northern soul, Bringing the movement back into the conversation of modern dance music.

Undeniably at the forefront of a northern soul revival”- Vogue

“A night often credited with translating the songs and culture of Northern Soul to fit a new generation.” Dazed

“An authority on the genre’s renaissance in the club world” Time Out

“There are no gimmicks here: just a love of all things Northern Soul.” NME

“Deptford Northern Soul Club have emerged as the new faces of Northern Soul.” Yuck

“DNSC are one of London’s most exciting club gangs.” Faith All Radio All Press

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Belle & Sebastian (12/12/2026, 18:30)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:55:48 +0100

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The Snuts (29/11/2026, 19:00)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:18:51 +0100

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The Snuts today announce their fourth studio album Joy In Short Moments, out 23 October via Happy Artist Records in partnership with Virgin Music Group, and share new single ‘Defibrillator’ - out now. Pre-order the album here.

‘Defibrillator’, an upbeat drum filled future summer anthem, was inspired by the concept of a living wake - the idea of inviting your loved ones to a celebration of your life while you’re still there to be part of it. It is a song about choosing to show up for the people around you, letting go of ego, and finding joy in the collective. Produced by Cochrane and Scotty Anderson, it arrives as the lead track from an album that took two years and a great deal of real life to make.

The Snuts have established themselves as one of the most successful breakthrough bands of recent years. Their debut album W.L. entered the charts at Number 1 in 2021, followed by Top 3 second album Burn The Empire in 2022. Their independently released, self-produced third record Millennials reached Number 2 on the UK Albums Chart, making them the first act since One Direction to achieve three Top 3 albums in three consecutive years. The band have also sold out headline tours across Japan, Australia, Europe and North America, and recently headlined their first Scottish arena show at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro.

Getdown Services (23/11/2026, 19:30)

Wed, 20 May 2026 11:04:04 +0100

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Getdown Services is Josh Law and Ben Sadler. They met at school in Minehead, Somerset and make music together at home in Bristol. Their debut album Crisps was released on November 9th 2023 via Breakfast Records. Since then, they've released two EPs - “Your Medal’s In The Post” and "Primordial Slot Machine" - two collections of demoes - "Crumbs" and "Crumbs 2" - and a brand new single 'The Radiator".

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The High Points (20/11/2026, 18:30)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:54:13 +0100

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Scruff of the Neck presents local favourites The High Points at The Waterfront on Friday 20th November, bringing their polished blend of funk, soul and pop. With a track record of sold-out headline shows and performances at festivals such as Latitude, the Norwich-based band have earned a reputation for tight musicianship and crowd-focused live sets.

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The Hunna (04/12/2026, 19:30)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:49:33 +0100

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After over a decade of music and touring, The Hunna announce their final tour. 2026 will be the final chance to see the band in action and the band themselves are extremely excited to share one last big party with their ever dedicated fan base. “We’re all incredibly proud of what this band and its music has meant for so many people around the world, it’s been an unforgettable ride!”. “It’s been our whole lives since teenagers and at this point it feels like the right time for us to naturally move onto new chapters”. - Ryan 2026 marks the 10 year anniversary of the bands debut album and fan favourite “100” and the band have said it feels like a full circle moment to end it here. The Hunna will be celebrating “100” alongside other favourites from the rest of their catalogue on this final tour. Tickets are on sale now at the link provided.

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Dizzee Rascal (13/11/2026, 19:30)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:57:55 +0100

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Dizzee Rascal is easily the most acclaimed and influential artist associated with London’s grime scene, and one of the most successful British rappers of all time. His widely praised 2003 debut, Boy in da Corner, released when the innovative MC and producer was only 18, won the U.K.’s prestigious Mercury Prize and remains the definitive grime full-length. Since then, he’s catapulted to international stardom, working with artists such as , , and , and scoring four U.K. number one hits off his fourth album, 2009’s dance-oriented Tongue N’ Cheek. Another chart-friendly release, 2013’s The Fifth, sported hit collaborations with and . He’s returned to his earlier grime sound with subsequent albums like Raskit (2017) and Don’t Take It Personal (2024).

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As Everything Unfolds (18/02/2027, 19:30)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:32:45 +0100

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Depth. An infinity loop of layers that unravel over time, reserved for the most observant of eyes – for those who long to dig beneath the surface. In the case of Charlie Rolfe, the importance of depth has come to define both the art that she creates – as frontwoman and lead vocalist of As Everything Unfolds – and recontextualise the art she holds dearest.

“As I’ve got older, I’ve appreciated the depth of anything in my life,” she explains. “I can never accept something for how it is on the surface, I have to understand it.” Whether it’s the allegories and social commentary in Blade Runner, the secrets of the vaults in the Fallout video games or My Chemical Romance’s seminal album ‘The Black Parade’ – which she will see performed live in its entirety on her 30th birthday – that desire for artistic depth flows through Charlie.

“I love absorbing information,” she adds. “I think that information is one of the most powerful tools in the world, and it’s undervalued by a lot of people. The more you know, the more you can potentially set yourself free.” Which brings us to just one thread of the concept behind ‘DID YOU ASK TO BE SET FREE?’, the first album from the Buckinghamshire quartet since signing to Century Media Records (Electric Callboy, Heriot). Set free from who? What? Where? The rigour of that question is what characterises the fluidity of As Everything Unfolds’ third full-length, which grapples with the tightrope between a dream state and reality. Should you walk the tightrope and risk leaving your safe haven of fantasy, or do you continue to live vicariously through other characters and worlds? Do you want to? Are you able to? Whatever the choice – conscious or otherwise – will you find ‘freedom’ at the end of the road? That never-ending labyrinth of questions, not answers, is what shapes the crux of the record.

Having supported new labelmates Electric Callboy and genre-bending experts Enter Shikari around the release of 2023’s ‘Ultraviolet’, tragedy hit camp As Everything Unfolds in August 2024 when drummer Jamie Gowers, who was also Charlie’s boyfriend, passed away. Midway through writing this album, with a dream support tour with Bury Tomorrow on the horizon, the quartet – completed by Adam Kerr (guitar), George Hunt (bass) and Jon Cassidy (keys) – banded together to re-ignite the flames of As Everything Unfolds.

“It’s going to be shit and it’s going to be horrible, but running away from it felt like the wrong thing to do.” recalls Charlie. “This is the hardest record we will ever have to do – how can we flip it into something we’re proud of, and give it the longevity and legacy it deserves?” Taking two years to give writing and pre-production the TLC it deserved, the album was recorded between London and Hawley across three weeks in February 2025.

Despite initially feeling – understandably – like a record of two halves, Charlie was never going to settle for anything other than a unified concept. While reconnected with old comforts like Thirty Seconds To Mars’ ‘A Beautiful Lie’, Donnie Darko and The Shining, it was when an old university mate recommended a book called ‘The Creative Act’ by super-producer Rick Rubin that inspired the eureka moment for this record.

“I really took the idea of subconscious, secondary-action writing,” she explains. “The stuff that comes out is tapping into a completely different part of your brain.” Leaning into her natural disposition as a multi-tasker, Charlie allowed the ideas to flow into her daily life rather than carving out time to force them out. ‘EDGE OF FOREVER’ was written on a 30-minute drive to Jon’s studio. ‘GASOLINE’ – arguably their best chorus since breakout hit ‘On The Inside’ – came while she was making a cheese toastie.

Sonically, ‘DID YOU ASK TO BE SET FREE?’ propels As Everything Unfolds out of the metalcore box into a band who have found their own sound at the crossroads of genres. “I’ve definitely steered away from metalcore, and I think we all have,” says Charlie. While the four members respectively obsessed over Bryan Adams, death metal, EDM and Depeche Mode, the fusion point with the DNA of the band is what makes the record so thrilling. You needn’t look further than the ’80s groove of ‘REVERIE’ or the DnB that spearheads ‘SET IN FLOW’.

Bury Tomorrow’s Dani Winter-Bates lends his rage to ‘WHAT YOU WANTED’, making for a glorious knee-jerk duality alongside Charlie’s angelic highs. ‘IDOLS’ is a roaring takedown of the folks who undeservedly sit on pedestals, augmented by the ‘Bean Soup Theory’ or ‘What About Me-ism’ where people demand and think anything in the world that isn’t catered to them is wrong, sometimes framing it as a personal attack.

Given how self-centred and egotistical society has become – with selflessness giving way to main character syndrome – these musings led Charlie to think about the world’s obsession with other people’s lives, and those who idolise other people in the first instance. “I don’t want people to idolise me, put me on a pedestal and think that I am this person that just does no wrong – because that’s literally impossible as a human being.”

Ultimately, ‘DID YOU ASK TO BE SET FREE?’ is an alternate lens through which Charlie examines reality, and the never-ending dichotomy between hiding and confronting it. As someone who experienced a lot of maladaptive daydreaming during the early days of her trauma – “I would sit [for hours] and think about hypothetical situations” – the tool and throughline was there for Charlie to tell her story, creating her own character for people to latch onto in the spirit of the albums, movies and videogames that she loves and often escapes to.

In a landscape that feels increasingly surface-level, As Everything Unfolds have pivoted in the other direction. “Rather than being just angry at the world, I just want people to see it in a different way and tell a story through it,” she elaborates. After a turbulent few years and a whole decade of honing their craft, there is a creative depth to ‘DID YOU ASK TO BE SET FREE?’ that ensures it’s their strongest album to date.

“It’s told its story, and I don’t feel like I need to take it any further,” she boldly declares. “It’s a capsule of that moment, of the things that happened to me, and I’m now in a new part of my life. We were together the other night and we all went, ‘This is the first time we all feel in quite a good place for a long time.’ That’s why drawing the line under it is important.

Chloe Slater (07/11/2026, 18:30)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:01:23 +0100

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Chloe Slater’s debut album ‘Riot Youth’ seems to unfold in the fleeting, chaotic moments before doomsday – a coming of age record fit for the modern world. It arrives right on time in an era when hopelessness and nihilism run rife, painting the truest portrait of what it is to be young, British, and brave enough to be hopeful today. Across 10 tracks, Slater departs her signature, succinct commentary on the issues plaguing her generation: social divide, toxic culture, our dwindling sense of community, the climate crisis and, ultimately, thevampirish billionaire class cashing in on our collective misery.

Slater began carving out her witty yet pointed take on protest music with her debut EP, ‘You Can’t Put A Price On Fun’, in 2024, which was swiftly followed up with ‘Love Me Please’ the following year.
Both projects showcase her undeniable skill as a lyricist, introduce her as a promising new voice in indie rock, and see her take hold of a torch lit by great British songwriters before her – those who have also woven gold from the bleak circumstances of their own generations.

On ‘Riot Youth’, Slater shifts from these frank descriptions of society tomoments of gorgeous, gut-punching poetry, crafting anthemic choruses and intoxicating one-liners from the gripes many of us can barely muster the words for. In doing so, Slater has earned herself a devoted fanbase, racking up almost 2 million likes on TikTok alone.

Meanwhile, she’s quickly making a name for herself as a live performer not to miss, opening for Alessi Rose, Role Model and Courtney Bartnett over the past two years, as well as taking to the stage at Glastonbury and the prestigious BRITs Fringe showcase.
Beyond soundtracking this peculiar moment of history, Slater hopes ‘Riot Youth’ will shake us out of our tendency to seek constant distraction and instead prompt conversation. “We're upset about the way the world is, but we feel like we can't change it, so we go and listen to music,” she says.
“I just hope this is the kind of music that is comforting but not distracting. It’s addressing how people are feeling, and it's saying that we can make a change.”

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Black Stone Cherry (03/02/2027, 18:30)

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:52:25 Z

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Proud Kentucky rockers, Black Stone Cherry, emerge from a challenging few years triumphantly with a behemoth of an album, Screamin’ At The Sky (Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group), out now. The four-piece band’s eighth album explodes with urgently-emotive pop-rock hooks; heartfelt, redemptive lyrics; headbanging riffs; powerful dynamics; thunderous drums; and its most thrilling musicianship yet. The 12-song collection is also BSC’s biggest and best sounding album. The self-produced studio record was tracked at a classic Kentucky theater, and it sounds like the guys are smashing down the hammer of the gods.

“The thesis of this record is adapting and moving on. In the last few years, a lot of what I knew from childhood went away. I lost my father, and now I am the oldest living man in my family,” says vocalist/guitarist Chris Robertson. He continues: “There is a lot of darkness on this album—I bared my soul—but it always foreshadows light at the end of the tunnel.” Adds guitarist/backing vocalist Ben Wells: “We see something beautiful letting pain out—you come out a better person.”

In the past two decades, Black Stone Cherry has set a new standard for Southern rock, revitalizing the tradition with its burly riffs and stirring rock hooks. Since its formation in 2001, the four-piece brotherhood has remained Chris Robertson, vocals/guitar; Ben Wells, guitar/vocals; and John Fred Young, drums. Today, the band welcomes its dear friend Steve Jewell Jr. on bass/backing vocals. Steve is formerly of the blues-rock band OTIS who has opened for BSC many times. “I grew up around this music. Every time we play ‘Lonely Train,’ I remember driving with my dad and hearing it on the radio. I get emotional thinking about it,” Steve says. John Fred chimes in: “Steve is the young kid in the band—he doesn’t have as many wrinkles! He’s a monster player, and we have this insane chemistry with him.”

BSC’s last album, The Human Condition, released on October 30th, 2020 through Mascot Records, was their sixth consecutive No. 1 debut on the UK Rock Albums chart. The album’s lead single, “Again,” was the band’s biggest single in over 10 years in America, peaking at #15, and it was BSC’s highest charting record ever in Canada, also landing in the Top 15. The album racked-up 50 million streams worldwide, and “Again” amassed 20 million streams total.

Over the years, BSC has both headlined and rocked 12,000-cap arena shows and shared the stage with a diverse roster of superstars, including Alter Bridge, Theory of a Deadman, Def Leppard, Gov’t Mule, Nickelback, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bad Company, Mötorhead, Halestorm, Stone Temple Pilots, The Darkness, and ZZ Top. In 2018, BSC performed in front of 100,000 people at the Download Festival as main support to Guns N’ Roses. In 2021, the band played the UK’s venerated Royal Albert Hall, immortalized on 2022’s live DVD Live From The Royal Albert Hall…Y’All.

Screamin’ At The Sky features all-new material written collaboratively while on tour. When it came time to record, BSC decided to try something it’s always dreamed of doing: tracking an album at The Plaza Theater in Glasgow, Kentucky, a legendary 1020-seat venue built in 1934 that boasts meticulous acoustics. “Every time we played the Plaza we wondered what it would sound like to record drums there. We finally decided to put all our eggs in one basket,” Chris says.

In June of 2022, the band rented the theater and brought its trusty engineer, Jordan Westfall, and all its recording equipment into the theater, setting up the basement as the control room and the stage as the live drum room. John Fred tore through his drum tracks like a beast, and they ended up sounding mountainous. Chris and Ben had time to record guitars in the theater before heading out on tour. Those tracks also sounded richly dynamic, and the rest of Screamin’ At The Sky was finished post-tour at the theater and at John Fred’s makeshift home studio.

Time between recording sessions, and incredible room ambience have resulted in a career high watermark for BSC. Screamin’ At The Sky bursts open with the title track which kicks off with the feral roar of dimed amps in a big open space. Then a bruising riff cycles through punctuated by what can be best described as John Bonham-sized drums in a sleek modern rock context. For the chorus, Chris delivers one of his finest performances, managing to be raw-nerved emotional but also smoothly melodic. “My idea for the chorus is a bunch of friends around a campfire screaming their pain away,” Chris says.

He is courageously autobiographical on the anthemic, “Nervous,” which opens with the lyrics: Memory lane, it’s ‘85, a baby boy with big blue eyes/And promises just waiting to be broken. The song balances slamming hard rock riffage with moody clean-guitar verses, reflective singing, and meticulously-crafted vocal melodies that gracefully rise until climaxing into an urgently-melodic chorus.

The barnburners continue with “When The Pain Comes,” an uplifting modern rock statement on confronting life’s challenges without succumbing to the pain. “That’s about digging your heels in the dirt and staying strong,” John Fred says. The single, “Out Of Pocket,” became something of an instant classic when the guys debuted it on their UK tour last summer. It epitomizes the band’s prowess at mixing sweetly weary verses with incendiary choruses. BSC lighten things up with “Smile, World,” a brawny sing-along about not taking life too seriously.

Screamin’ At The Sky has been a catharsis for Black Stone Cherry, and the quartet is savoring the calm after the storm. “A lot of bands would have thrown in the towel, but we came out the other side with some of the best music we’ve ever made,” Ben enthuses. Chris concludes: “ We’re in a great space—this band is as much as a family as it’s ever been.”

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Downloaded - ‘A Download Festival Tribute Band’ (24/04/2027, 18:30)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:19:46 +0100

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LOVE Download Festival?... but could do without the wellies. Downloaded could be the gig for you! ‘Downloaded’ is a high-energy tribute band celebrating Download Festival, with a setlist packed full of crowd favourite songs from the festival’s biggest acts. ‘Downloaded’ covers everything from Pop Punk to Nu Metal, from Green Day to Slipknot, and everything in between. Experience the rush of Download Festival without the tent, rain and muddy fields... see ya in the pit! Instagram | Linktree | TikTok

Dutch & Graft (The Manor) (14/11/2026, 18:30)

Thu, 28 May 2026 10:06:32 +0100

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South London MC’s Dutch & Graft, formally known as ‘The Manor’, have made a name for themselves over the years for their lively but charismatic sound, larger-than-life events, and cult following across the UK and abroad. Hailing from South East London, the movement started specifically in Beckenham, where the boys threw regular iconic events and carved their own distinct corner of the UK scene, bringing their local support with them. The boys have continued to craft a one-of-a-kind sound with rap, grime, indie, garage, and house influences whilst keeping an unequivocally British, honest, and self-deprecating style. The brand has grown significantly over time with standout moments including selling out huge venues like Brixton Academy, selling out UK tours, and their own sold-out festival ‘Manorfest’ in 2022. Thanks to their loyal, thirsty, and dedicated fan base, along the way, the group has set bar records at numerous venues they’ve played at. The lads also supported their heroes, The Streets, back in 2019 to great success, solidifying themselves as a staple of British music. The Duo head into 2026 with a new album on the horizon, the launch of their own lager, an exciting new ‘Dutch & Graft’ podcast, and a brand new merchandise line. According to group member Dutch ‘Now is the time to take things to a whole new level’ and if I were a betting man, I’d back them to do exactly that!

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Good Health Good Wealth (22/11/2026, 19:00)

Tue, 26 May 2026 10:13:09 +0100

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London vocalist, songwriter and producer Bruce Breakey (named after Springsteen) and Lithuanian guitarist, producer and model Simon Kuzmickas have been winning fans with a sound that combines the poetic everyday storytelling of The Streets & Ian Dury with an innovative approach to sound and vision akin to LCD Soundsystem and N.E.R.D. Through their songs they navigate modern life and the seemingly endless pursuit of happiness. They delve into love, money, sex, stereotypes and all the colourful schemes and situations dealt with by everyday people. The duo are about ethics not politics, and want to spread positivity and unity in an era which feels increasingly bleak.

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Atlas&i (28/11/2026, 18:30)

Wed, 06 May 2026 13:41:44 +0100

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Atlas&i emerged from the UK alternative rock scene in 2010, releasing their debut album 'In Desolate Times' on famed independent record label, Small Town Records. Garnering rave reviews from the likes of Rocksound and Kerrang! for their breathtaking energetic live shows, Atlas&i soared to the forefront of the UK rock scene.

After an intense run, the band stepped away and quietly disappeared into the ether, just as their upward trajectory was about to establish them amongst the biggest names in the genre.

Fast forward to 2025 and Atlas&i return from their long hiatus with new album 'Between Collapse & the Quiet Beyond'. The long overdue come back picks up exactly where the band left off over ten years ago. Refined, re-energized and with a new perspective towards the music industry, 'Between Collapse & the Quiet Beyond' expands on the bands signature sound with deeper atmospheres and renewed urgency, proving that time away didn't dull the edge; it sharpened it.

Atlas&i is, and always has been, about finding light in the wreckage - loudly, honestly, and without apology.

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Ash (05/12/2026, 18:30)

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:11:03 +0100

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ASH announce 30th anniversary edition of seminal debut album 1977 alongside extensive UK and international tour dates.

Originally released in 1996, 1977 is the #1 platinum-selling debut album that launched Ash from teenage upstarts to Britpop-era icons. Three decades on, this 30th Anniversary Edition celebrates the album that defined a generation with its breakneck energy, razor-sharp hooks and unforgettable anthems including ‘Girl From Mars,’, ‘Goldfinger’, ‘Kung Fu’ and ‘Oh Yeah’. The 30th Anniversary Edition will be available on 2LP EcoRecord Green & Black ‘InkPlosion’ vinyl in a Gatefold Sleeve, 2CD Digisleeve plus booklet, and digitally. Pre-save / Pre-order the new collection HERE.

Also announced today is a very special live streamed concert from the band, direct from Belfast's Oh Yeah Centre. Taking place on 6th May 2026 (30 years to the day since 1977's original release) at 8pm BST, the event is a must for fans old and new. Ash will play an intimate live acoustic set of those classic tracks from the album and the evening will be hosted by BBC Introducing’s Taylor Johnson, who will be chatting to the band and delving into the stories and inspirations behind the music that defined a generation. Whether you’re eager to relive the nostalgia of your 90’s teenage years or are discovering Ash for the first time, this is a unique opportunity not to be missed.

The digital and 2CD edition features on Disc 1 the original album in full - 12 tracks of high-voltage power-pop that still sound as urgent and melodic as ever, such as ‘Lose Control’ and ‘Darkside Lightside’. It also includes four additional tracks: the long-lost, near-mythical track ‘Bittersweet Blue’, ‘Oh Yeah (2026 version), ‘Girl From Mars (Demo 2026 Mix) and ‘Gone The Dream (Acoustic 2026 Mix)’.

Disc 2 captures a special live set from STABAL Studios in 2021, where the band perform 1977 in full, along with fan favourites from the era, including 'Oh Yeah’ released as the first track from the performance, plus 'Coasting', 'Sneaker', 'American Devil', and 'Silver Surfer'.

The 2LP presents the original album across LP1 with a specially curated collection of B-sides on LP2, that highlight the depth and creativity of the 1977 era. Standout tracks include ‘Day Of The Triffids’, ‘Luther Ingo’s Star Cruiser’, ‘Astra Conversations With Toulouse Lautrec’, ‘Cantina Band’, ‘Sneaker’, ‘T Rex’ and more.

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The View (11/03/2027, 19:30)

Tue, 05 May 2026 11:21:39 +0100

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The View are a Scottish indie rock band that formed in Dundee in 2005. They incorporate various styles such as punk, pop, alternative rock, and folk in their music. They are best known for their 2007 single "Same Jeans" which reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.

The band have released five studio albums since their platinum selling debut Hats Off to the Buskers, which topped the UK Albums Chart in January 2007 and was nominated for the 2007 Mercury Music Prize.

Despite never matching this early success, they enjoy a large fanbase in their native Scotland with albums regularly topping the Scottish Albums Chart. The band also hold a reputation for their live performances with regularly sold-out tours in Scotland. The View are also regular fixtures at music festivals throughout the UK; they played at Scotland's largest festival—T in the Park—a record eight times, with organiser Geoff Ellis saying, "The View can play every year under my watch, if they want to."

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Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats (28/11/2026, 18:30)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:16:11 +0100

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The brainchild of Kevin Starrs, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats have been making extraordinary music since 2009. Always too bold and idiosyncratic to be easily pigeonholed, they emerged from an obscure corner of the labyrinthine British underground as purveyors of a new and overwhelmingly psychedelic take on the gritty rudiments of hard rock and downer blues. Steeped in both the wayward melodies, vocal harmonies and mischievous arrangements of psychedelic pop and the dissonant thunder and macabre imagery of proto-metal, Starrs’ greatest feat has been to create an entirely fresh sonic world from these most familiar ingredients. Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats remain resolutely individualist. Masterfully echoing the magical atmospheres of heavy music’s turbulent past while sounding entirely unlike anything else available to human ears. Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats continues to be the deadliest show in town.

SUPPORT: The Wytches Sometimes, you have to go backwards to go forwards. That’s precisely what The Wytches have done on Talking Machine, the Brighton band’s fifth full-length. In more ways than one, too. For a start, the title of the record was inspired by a book about Thomas Edison, whose nickname for gramophones was ‘talking machine’. Then there’s the music itself. While The Wytches – now consisting of Kristian Bell (lead vocals/guitar), Daniel Rumsey (bass), Mark Breed (keyboards/guitar) and Bhav Thaker (drums) – have had a rather anachronistic aspect to them since forming in Peterborough in 2011, there was a very intentional push to summon influences from the past for this album’s 11 songs.

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The Lilacs (01/04/2027, 19:30)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:26:33 +0100

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Northern lads The Lilacs are a high-energy indie band from Wigan. In just a few years, the band has made a real name for themselves up and down the country, having played sets at iconic venues such as Manchester’s Albert Hall, various O2 Academy venues, and even found themselves on the bill at the mighty Isle of Wight Festival. The lads have accumulated over half a million streams worldwide, catching the ‘ear’ of various well-known radio stations such as XS Manchester. Their debut single Vicarage Road has found its way onto thousands of playlists and has become one of the band’s most recognised tunes with upwards of 1.5 million streams on Spotify alone.

Having formed a strong friendship in a previous band, Ollie Anglesea (Singer) and Sam Birchall (lead Guitar) quickly developed the appetite to create a legacy of their own. After tireless months of long rehearsals and endless train fares, the band became complete when additions Dave Gomersall (Drums) and Matt Johnson (Bass Guitar) were made in October of 2018. With the line-up complete and tunes up their sleeves, the next thing on the agenda was to name the band. It was clear from the off this wasn’t going to be easy, with numerous suggestions being cast aside. Unfortunately earlier that year, Sam lost his mum in a battle with secondary breast cancer. Having numerous visits for treatment at The Lilac Centre (a specialist cancer clinic), the lads felt this was a suggestion that couldn’t be overseen.

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Reverend & The Makers (24/11/2026, 19:30)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:41:06 +0100

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On the heels of last year’s sold-out run of intimate underplay gigs, the band has now announced a 13-date nationwide UK tour kicking off this November.

Out on May 8^th, Is This How Happiness Feels? follows the Top 10 success of 2023’s Heatwave In The Cold North, the new 13-track record sees McClure at his most vulnerable and musically ambitious.

Last August, Reverend & The Makers marked two decades together with their most ambitious headline show yet—a massive homecoming set for 30,000 fans at Sheffield’s Rock N Roll Circus.

Is This How Happiness Feels was produced by Danny Lafrombé and Jon McClure and is the follow up to Reverend & The Makers Top 10 album Heatwave In The Cold North. The Sheffield five piece’s eagerly awaited new album is their most musically accomplished yet, merging vintage, sparkling, life-affirming soul with contemporary lyrical storytelling. “This album has been a labour of love owing to personal reasons but has emerged as a joyous triumph,” says frontman Jon McClure. “It’s easily the best thing we’ve ever done and will surprise a few people too.” The album features previously released singles ‘Late Night Phone Call’, ‘Haircut’ featuring Vicky McClure, ‘UFO’ and ‘Twenty-Seven Past Midnight’.

Reverend & The Makers’ seventh studio album, Heatwave In The Cold North hit No. 6 on the Official Charts in 2023, giving the band a remarkable unbroken streak of seven Top 20 albums to their name. This marked their first Top 10 album since their 2007 debut, The State of Things, which reached No. 5, and also delivered their biggest single in over a decade.

Reverend & The Makers are: Jon McClure (lead singer), Thomas Dibb (guitar), Laura McClure (keys/vocals), Antonia Pooles (bass), Adam Crofts (drums)

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Shed Seven (17/11/2026, 19:30)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:25:36 +0100

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Following a huge run of success that has seen them secure two UK Number 1 albums in 2024 with A Matter Of Time and Liquid Gold, and as they celebrate 30 years of A Maximum High and their defining anthem ‘Chasing Rainbows’, Shed Seven are thrilled to announce the return of their iconic winter tour, Shedcember X, spanning multiple dates across the UK this November and December.

Marking this much-loved festive run, the band have unveiled a heartfelt fan-focused film celebrating the 10th Shedcember, written and directed by guitarist Paul Banks, capturing the essence of Shed Seven’s shows and the appreciation they have for their dedicated fanbase.

Shedcember X promises to be their biggest and most celebratory yet. Since its inception in 2007, Shedcember has grown into a cult institution for fans, becoming the definitive start to the festive season.

On the announcement, lead singer Rick Witter says: “We can’t wait to get out there up and down the UK and soak up what is a unique atmosphere at a Shed Seven gig. Expect the big hits along with a few surprises and the thrill of us all singing our hearts out together for a couple of hours. See you down the front.” Each night will see the band deliver a career-spanning set packed with anthems including ‘Going For Gold’, ‘Chasing Rainbows’, ‘Disco Down’, ‘On Standby’ and ‘Talk Of The Town’.

Special guests The Academic, the Irish indie band with multiple Number 1 albums in their home country, will join across all dates. Expect huge atmospheres, special moments and a tour that celebrates everything Shed Seven have built over the last three decades.

For those who’ve been there before, Shedcember needs no introduction. It’s warm beer, bright lights, and songs that never left you. Familiar faces in the crowd, and new ones found somewhere between the first song and the last. Arms around shoulders. Voices filling every corner of the room.

For everyone else, Shedcember X is the perfect place to start. Don’t miss out on what promises to be the biggest and best Shedcember yet. Because every couple of years… this is where we meet again.

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The 9075 (18/12/2026, 19:00)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:35:45 +0100

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NORWICH! Due to popular demand The 9075 – The World’s First Tribute To The 1975 is heading back to the fine city for an extra special ‘Fan Voted Setlist’ show on Friday 18^th December with very special guests TBA.

Formed in August 2019 from a jamming session, The 9075 are the world's first tribute dedicated to celebrating the music and essence of The 1975. With a 2-hour show, The 9075 brings the spirit of the original band to life, creating unforgettable nights filled with nostalgia and excitement.

Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the music, The 9075 promises an unforgettable experience that pays homage to one of the most iconic bands of our time.

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Kid Kapichi (15/11/2026, 19:00)

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:54:32 Z

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Anybody familiar with the teeth-gnashing, blood-dripping punk snarl of Kid Kapichi knows about their ‘Fearless Nature’, so it should, at first glance, come as no surprise that the Hastings band’s fourth album should take that title.

The group that lacerated the anxious political zeitgeist with the partygate-bait of ‘Party At No. 10’ or challenged Kafkaesque Brexit disillusionment with ‘Can EU Hear Me’ have from day one stood out in their fearlessness when it comes to sticking their heads above the parapet.

Lean in closer to ‘Fearless Nature’, though, and something is different. On lead single ‘Stainless Steel’, when that album title first crosses the lips of frontman Jack Wilson, it is not in the form of a statement of defiance but in a moment of doubt.

“Are you scared of your fearless nature?” he sings, and it is clear the question is pointed at himself. “I’m not made of stainless steel,” goes the chorus. “I’m made of blood, I’m made of bone”.

Wilson describes ‘Stainless Steel’ as the bridge from the old Kid Kapichi to the new, and in its lethal, taut, muscular efficiency it certainly bears the hallmarks of the band’s classic sound, but the maturity of its point of view and the courage in its vulnerability is something new.

The songs that make up the album were written during the summer of 2024, a period of deep change in Wilson life. “I was in a pretty awful place where I just didn’t know who I was, what I was doing,” he explains. “I felt extremely depressed, which I’d never experienced before in my life.”

The end of a stable relationship had become the catalyst for a swirl of mental health challenges for Wilson, and one consequence was that where his writing had once been fuelled by anger, it was now being controlled by fear.

“The other albums were observations, written about other people,” he says. “This one resounds with me and who I was at the time. It is introspective, I had just had my mind blown open to how vulnerable I was.”
You hear it throughout ‘Fearless Nature’, an album riven with moments of self-doubt made by a band that has grown bold enough to show the bullet holes in their armour after years on the frontline.

“Too hot, too cold, reputation to uphold, too weak, too bold, there’s a reputation to live up to,” Wilson sings at the outset of ‘Intervention’, amid a squall of guitar feedback that masquerades as the grey fuzz of a mind overheating with confusion and insecurity.

The making of the record proved to be therapeutic for Wilson and the risks he took in opening up have paid off. “I feel great now. When I listen to this album, it’s the most proud I’ve ever been of anything I’ve ever done, because listening back to it, it’s like, I was in a place I’d never been before and wasn’t really equipped to deal with. Now, I’ve got control of the situation.”

‘Fearless Nature’ is also a bridge to a new Kid Kapichi in a more literal sense. In May 2025, guitarist Ben Beetham and drummer George Macdonald announced they were leaving the band, a decision they had made internally some six months earlier. The choice was made amicably, and ‘Fearless Nature’ stands at the intersection of the two generations; the songs were written, recorded and produced with the old line-up (co-produced by Beetham alongside Mike Horner), but are now set to be taken on the road with the new makeup of the band.

Guitarist Lee Martin and drummer Miles Gill are both longtime friends of Wilson and bassist Eddie Lewis and veterans of countless hard-playing bands on the live circuit in the South of England. “They are insanely talented,” Wilson says. “There’s a whole new vibrancy, especially at live shows where we’re all bouncing off the walls because it feels like our first ever gig again.”

Make no mistake, the band that self-produced their incendiary debut album ‘This Time Next Year’ during the pandemic is alive and well in the fabric of ‘Fearless Nature’ too, though. You don’t need a political diploma to identify Wilson’s targets on ‘Leader Of The Free World’, for example, when he sings, “Is it the money or the people / Is it the church or the steeple / It turns out the first one was better than the sequel”.
On the haunting, liminal ‘Dark Days Are Coming’, we hear the two themes coalesce, with Wilson singing of being trapped inside his mind with a “voice that’s been designed to keep me up at night”, before turning the spotlight outwards at the legacy of austerity-era Britain: “And I find that it’s dangerous to trust in the hand that cradles us, in the eyes that label us the grit that won’t come loose.”

Kid Kapichi belong to a generation of punk-coded artists that have spearheaded a renewed political activism in grassroots music culture in Britain in recent years, a movement that has come under fire in 2025 due to what Wilson describes as the “absolute madness” of the dismissed terror trial of Kneecap’s Mo Chara in London and the tabloid paranoia stoked after Bob Vylan’s provocative Glastonbury set.
“The fact that they’re trying so hard to shut down independent artists is a sign of the times and it is showing that it is working,” Wilson says. “They’re doing this because they know that people are listening and they are waking up. What we’re doing and what other bands are doing is working.”

The band’s political message may be undimmed, but with ‘Fearless Nature’ expanding their repertoire, it now has company. Their decision to allow an emotional complexity into their lyrical perspective is a major step forward, and the benefits are there for all to draw strength from.

“When I listen to this album, I’m like, this makes so much fucking sense,” says Wilson. “It’s comforting to know how much things can change in a short space of time. The message of the album is that it does get better and you do get through it.”

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The Wonder Stuff & Inspiral Carpets (24/10/2026, 18:30)

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:58:51 Z

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The Wonder Stuff have announced an extensive UK tour for October 2026, celebrating the alt-rock band’s 40th anniversary.

The 16-date tour will begin in Newcastle on 1st October, and will include further dates Newcastle, Manchester, Sheffield, Brighton, Bournemouth, Margate, Glasgow, Cardiff, Leeds, Leicester, Scarborough, Norwich, Lincoln, Wolverhampton and Liverpool, before ending the year with a date at London’s Brixton Academy on 8th December.

The Wonder Stuff’s long-time line-up of Miles Hunt (vocals/guitar), Malc Treece (guitar/vocals), Erica Nockalls (violin/vocals), Mark Gemini Thwaite (guitar), Tim Sewell (bass) and Pete Howard (drums) will perform a career-spanning sets, including hits singles and fan favourites such as ‘Unbearable’, ‘A Wish Away’, ‘Caught In My Shadow’, ‘Size of A Cow’, and ‘Don’t Let Me Know Down, Gently’, amongst many others.

Joining The Wonder Stuff as the tour’s very special guests will be Inspiral Carpets.

Formed in Birmingham/Black Country area in 1986, The Wonder Stuff signed to Polydor Records in 1987 and released four Top 20 albums between 1988 and 1994 – ‘The Eight Legged Groove Machine’ in 1988 (#19), ‘HUP’ in 1989 (#5), ‘Never Loved Elvis’ in 1991 (#3) and ‘Construction For The Modern Idiot’ in 1993 (#4).

In addition, the band enjoyed thirteen Top 40 singles, including collaborations with Kirsty MacColl on ‘Welcome To The Cheap Seats’ and the Number One single with comedians Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, ‘Dizzy’.

During this time The Wonder Stuff regularly appeared on the front covers of the British music press and made six separate appearances on the BBC’s flagship music TV program ‘Top Of The Pops’. In addition, the band sold-out four nights in a row at London’s Brixton Academy and headlined numerous festivals, including the Reading Festival in 1992.

Inspiral Carpets said, “We are looking forward to hitting the road later this year with our mates The Wonder Stuff. Expect a set full of our garage pop hit singles and maybe a couple of surprises… see you down front!

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Joshua Idehen (08/11/2026, 19:00)

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:38:41 Z

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Lately, it feels like the world is one endless bad news cycle. Joshua Idehen isn’t here to pretend otherwise – but on the spoken word artist’s new album, I Know You’re Hurting, Everyone Is Hurting, Everyone Is Trying, You Have Got To Try, he provides a phenomenal sonic, poetic space. Made with his creative partner, musician Ludvig Parment, the album (out 6 March 2026) is an urgent but transcendent collection that holds you through it all, filled with grief, euphoria and hope.

I Know You’re Hurting… comes after the virality of Idehen’s track Mum Does The Washing, a wry and whipsmart poem examining how the world works (which started life as a Twitter thread), set to Parment’s spacious beats. The song has seen the pair propelled beyond Idehen’s wildest dreams this past year, with support from the likes of Jamz Supernova and Huw Stephens leading to sold-out shows and packed out festival performances including rammed crowds at Glastonbury and Green Man, an appearance on Later with Jools, and a support slot on Baxter Dury’s European tour this winter. For Idehen, this is all so special because it marked a new era of his career after around two decades of writing poetry. “In a nutshell, the song has changed my life,” he says.

British-born Nigerian Idehen had been more interested in film as a medium when he was younger. In fact, poetry was something he actively disliked back when he was studying at Hackney Community College and working in a bar in the West End. But one night when he got home from work and switched on Channel U, he was struck by Dizzee Rascal’s Vexed. “It had me in a trance, that kind of first person rant, stream of consciousness monologue, whatever you want to call it – but it sounds like him just pouring out, venting into the void.” And so, Idehen began to write, and over years of open mic nights and new connections, he became a need-to-know name in London’s poetry circuit.

Inspired by his peer Scroobius Pip, he quickly became intrigued by setting his poems to music, and so began work with bands including LV, Benin City and Calabashed, alongside recording guest features with the likes of Sons of Kemet and The Comet is Coming. Touring with these bands and “swirling around the UK jazz scene” helped build up Idehen’s confidence as a live performer in the late 2010s – but, around the same time, he was experiencing turbulence in his personal life, including his divorce and several suicide attempts thereafter. The Covid-19 pandemic began and Idehen moved to Stockholm, where he had the space to process all that was happening in his life.

“The calm and sedateness of Stockholm was exactly what I needed at the time,” he explains, “It helped me see the totality of myself. I was tired of being sad and ashamed, and mournful of the past, the life I'd had, feeling like the villain in my own life. My daughter was born and I reached a point where I didn't just want to make sad music anymore. I didn't just want to make music that was me feeling sorry for myself, or feeling sorry for the world.”

And so, Idehen began to contemplate pairing his poetry with something more uplifting: specifically, with dance music. “There has to be light at the end, something to hold onto,” he says. It was around this time that an old friend he’d met in London, Parment – also known as producer Saturday, Monday – reached out. The pair began a back and forth on what would become Don’t You Give Up On Me, a single which eventually became the opening song on their 2023 mixtape, Learn to Swim. For Parment, writing apart and then feeding back to each other made for a fruitful collaboration: “I would say we have kind of a sibling relationship…or an old couple, as some say. We’re very straightforward and aren’t afraid to fight for our creative ideas, but at the same time we really do listen to each other and are okay with being wrong sometimes. I love it because I always get to pursue my ideas, but I know there is a guard-rail if I get lost – and I think that goes both ways.”

Idehen compares their work together to Sade: the name of the band may be Joshua Idehen, but it is the two of them making the songs. This symbiotic collaboration continued into what would become I Know You’re Hurting…, a release which looks both inward and outward for redemption, trying to capture and store the moments of positivity that sometimes feel fleeting and assert that better times have to be coming. As they began to play shows with the new music, the direction they needed to take became clearer.

“When we started working together we had some idea of what we wanted the message to be and what kind of inspirations to draw on, but we didn’t really have a clear idea on how it would be consumed,” explains Parment, “But as we started touring we started learning a lot about the project; we realised that we prefer a standing audience to a sitting one, and we do want to make them dance at some point. So I think a big point for me was to make music that had depth and fit the themes of Joshua’s writing – but still make it danceable.”

Across the album, that means uplifting choirs, cozy samples and exuberant, sometimes house-tinged beats. “I am personally drawn to music that transports you to a place, or scene or mindset,” says Parment. This is topped with ruminative musings on morality and human connection; about the longer loves in life – like friendships, family – that sustain us. These come from Idehen and Parment, along with a host of friends and collaborators, including writers Leone Ross and Charlotte Manning, and vocalist Amanda Bergman, to help expand on the topics of the record without sounding preachy. Similarly, there are musical guests including saxophonist Pete Fraser and Shabaka Hutchings on flute, each helping to imbue the album with a rich warmth.

From the opening track You Wanna Dance Or What?, there are poignant stories about the possibilities of human connection – here, a memory of a stranger approaching Joshua when he was feeling low at a club in Leicester Square – set against Parment’s freeing beats. There are memories of sunrises on Hampstead Heath (It Always Was), celebrations of the liturgic power of the club (This Is The Place), affirmations that kept Idehen afloat in a particularly dark time (Brother), all dotted with his observations and notes from past conversations with people from all walks of life. On Choose Yourself, Idehen is not so interested in the hokey bath bomb self-care that has dominated discourse the past few years, but in reinforcing self-belief and self-worth – all while never getting too mawkish (see: lines like “Choose a balanced diet/Eat the rich!”). Everything Everywhere All At Once is a stunning exploration of the sliding doors moments of our lives, contemplating all the universes that exist within his daughter, followed by a choral reprise, singing a melody composed by Idehen. “I’m not confident with singing or songwriting, so when the choir sang something I had made and brought it back to me, I had proper tears.”

After years of honing his craft, I Know You’re Hurting, Everyone Is Hurting, Everyone Is Trying, You Have Got To Try finds Joshua Idehen’s pen reaching the next level. This is work that is truly arresting – but simultaneously, thanks to Parment’s soundscapes, it often makes you want to wave your arms in the air and dance. In these bleak times that try to push us all further apart, it’s a beautiful, powerful manifesto for hope and collectivism. As Joshua puts it: “There's a likelihood that we might be planting seeds that we won't get to see harvested…but the planting is good. The planting is just as important as the watering and the tending and the harvesting. We all have to play a part so that we can have some redemption.”

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Huey Morgan (24/10/2026, 18:30)

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:17:25 Z

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'Fun Lovin' Criminal Tour'

After founding Fun Lovin' Criminals and writing and producing their seminal hits, Huey Morgan marks 30 years since the release of Come Find Yourself with a brand-new band and a 13-date UK tour this October.

Three decades on from the era-defining debut that gate crashed the Britpop party with unmistakable New York swagger, Morgan is reclaiming the songs that changed his life and soundtracked a generation.

When Come Find Yourself landed in 1996, it didn’t simply arrive, it exploded. Amid Britpop’s euphoric blur, Fun Lovin’ Criminals carved their own lane with a cinematic, genre-hopping sound that fused rock ’n’ roll, funk, blues, soul, hip hop, jazz and Latin rhythms into something effortlessly cool and completely original. Streetwise yet sophisticated, it was a Lower East Side state of mind delivered with groove-heavy basslines and razor-sharp storytelling.

“After 30 years, this record seems as fresh as it did when I first released it. I am so happy to be playing this again. Please come and check it out. It's gonna be awesome.” Huey Morgan Breakout single Scooby Snacks famed for sampling dialogue from Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction became an instant cult classic, propelling the album into the UK charts for nearly two years. From collecting glasses at Manhattan’s legendary Limelight nightclub to world tours and a raucous Pyramid Stage appearance at Glastonbury Festival in 1999, the Criminals quickly became one of the era’s most charismatic live acts, touring with U2 and collaborating with the late great B.B. King.

Morgan’s voice remains unmistakable. A respected broadcaster and cultural commentator, he now hosts weekends on Virgin Radio and has built a parallel career as an author and television presenter renowned for his encyclopaedic knowledge of music and film.

This October 2026 tour brings it full circle. Across 13 UK dates, Huey Morgan revisits the swagger, groove and storytelling brilliance of Come Find Yourself, performing the songs he wrote and produced with the fire and finesse that made them classics. Thirty years on, the stories still cut, the grooves still swing, and the cool remains undeniable.

The Fun Lovin’ Criminal wasn’t just the name of his platinum ’90s anthem, it’s who he is. Accept no imitations. The King of New York is back

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East 17 - Boys Are Back Again (25/11/2026, 18:30)

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:58:02 Z

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Get ready for a huge dose of boy band nostalgia as Boys Are Back Again hits venues across the UK in November and December this year.

Bringing together two of the most iconic names in British pop for one unforgettable night. Headlining the tour are the legendary East 17, one of the UK’s biggest ever boy bands and true trailblazers of the 90s pop era. With over 22 million albums sold, 18 Top 20 singles, and a catalogue packed with era-defining hits, East 17 remain to be a powerhouse live act that continues to captivate audiences across the world. Original member Terry Coldwell leads the charge alongside Robbie Craig (Artful Dodger and Ivor Novello Award winner) and Joe Livermore. Together, they deliver a bursting with energy, swagger and the timeless anthems that defined a generation.

Joining them are early 2000s favourites Blazin’ Squad. With 7 UK top 10 singles like ‘Crossroads’ and ‘Flip Reverse’, they gained widespread recognition for their chart topping hits packed with infectious hooks. Appearances on Top Of The Pops and at major festivals like Party in the Park showcased their style, stage presence and electrifying performances. The group continues to enjoy renewed success, with recent sold-out shows and new music in the works.

Whether you lived through the golden age of boy bands or you’re ready to experience it for the first time, the Boys Are Back Again tour promises an uplifting, feel-good experience packed with singalong classics, throwback vibes and non-stop entertainment.

Don’t miss your chance to relive the soundtrack of your youth with two of the UK’s most beloved pop acts - live, loud and back where they belong.

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Indiepalooza: Kopycat Killers v Scam Fender v Subarctic Monkeys v Oasis96 v Kasabiaint v Kaiser Cheats (20/03/2027, 17:00)

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:36:25 Z

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"6 Tribute Bands, 1 Night, YOU chose the anthems!"

Indiepalooza is an amazing touring indie-rock tribute festival featuring leading tributes to (ALL on ONE night!)

The Killers, Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, Sam Fender, Kasabian + Kaiser Chiefs....

This indoor show has sold out 1000 cap+ venues all over the country and is in it’s 5th year.

THE KOPYCAT KILLERS, SUBARCTIC MONKEYS, OASIS 96, KASABIAN'T, SCAM FENDER and KAISER CHEATS are amongst the best tributes in the world, playing huge festivals both in the UK and abroad to thousands, and now ALL COMING TOGETHER on this special touring festival show.

HOURS OF WALL TO WALL BANGERS ALL NIGHT!!! - Expect Mr Brightside, Don’t Look Back In Anger, I Predict A Riot, Fire, Seventeen Going Under, I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor, Hypersonic Missiles, Somebody Told Me, Wonderwall, Ruby, Mardy Bum, Human, When You Were Young, Club Foot, Will We Talk?, Do I Wanna Know, Supersonic, All These Things That I’ve Done, She’s Electric, Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High, Cigarettes and Alcohol, Read My Mind, Florescent Adolescent, Glamorous Indie Rock N Roll, R U Mine?, Smile Like You Mean It, Spit Of You, 505, Getting Started, Snap Out Of It, People Watching, Oh My God! and many more!

“This. Is. Great. He is selling out all over the UK!” - Chris Moyles, Radio X

“This is Great. He does sound great to be fair!” - Greg James, Radio 1

"The BEST tribute band I've ever seen, and I've shot HUNDREDS" - Duncan Cowley

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