Fat Dog’s particular brand of chaos seems a fine antidote to the remains of pent-up lockdown frustration. The collective scream has found a mouth; the potential energy has been activated. Joe’s singing, his words slurred and distorted in the time-honoured tradition of delta bluesmen, melds to Jazz’s wordless vocals, high and keening like some punk banshee princess, equal parts Grace Slick and Yoko Ono.

The Ultimate Stone Roses are the only tribute to the Roses to hail from Manchester. Each member is a die hard fan of the original band who has dedicated themselves to mastering the music of their heroes. Playing songs from the seminal first album, the second coming and early fan favourites like 'Sally Cinnamon' and 'Mersey Paradise', the Ultimate Stone Roses give their audiences the most authentic Stone Roses experience possible.

Critically acclaimed comedian Jamali Maddix is back on the road with a brand new tour show: Aston. Expect Jamali's trademark brutally honest and unflinching perspectives on the world at large. His last tours have sold-out shows across the globe, playing the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. He is a regular on the series of Nevermind the Buzzcocks for Sky and was one of the most anarchic Taskmaster contestants the show has ever seen. Alongside this he was a regular contributor for Frankie Boyle's New World Order (BBC2) and has been seen on 'Live at the Apollo' (BBC Two), '8 Out of 10 Cats' (More4), The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS) as well as many others.

Welly is an extraordinary character with a remarkable literary way of describing himself, his band and society. A square peg in the round hole of suburban life, Welly embraced his difference from an early age and went onto channel his observations on suburbia into songs. Whip-smart, playful, funny and terrifyingly smart pop songs to be precise. He then set about finding the perfect vehicle to pedal his wares and so formed a band and delivered a debut album bursting with democratised pop music for people that feel fun in the charts stopped at Love Machine by Girls Aloud.

JOY. This is an 18+ event .

BC Camplight is an England-based American songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His 2005 album Hide, Run Away was released by One Little Indian and featured Cynthia G. Mason on vocals. Camplight's follow-up, Blink of a Nihilist, was released in 2007, and his third album came out in January 2015 on Bella Union.

Anna Erhard + Guests Berlin-based singer/songwriter

Singer-songwriter Will Varley has come a long way since his early days haunting the open mics of South London and busking around on The Underground. Over the past few years, Will has toured relentlessly across Europe and America as a support act for Billy Bragg, Frank Turner, Valerie June, and The Proclaimers and he's sold out his own headline shows in cities as far afield as Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam and Vienna. High praise from the likes of Tim Minchin and Simon Nicol of Fairport Convention have helped fan the flames, as his audience continues to grow both on the road and online.

Two piece from Bristol that provide a sweat soaked, tub thumping, groove infused experience. Squint your eyes and it’s a stag do on a karaoke machine but open your mind and you’ll find it’s at least 500% more enjoyable than that.

Pearl & The Oysters - Juliette Pearl Davis (Juju) and Joachim Polack (Jojo) - met on their first day of high school in Paris, and have been together ever since. Their creative and romantic partnership has held strong through college and jazz school, their musicology studies at the Sorbonne, and beyond as the band moved to America. While Pearl & The Oysters’ earlier albums documented Juju and Jojo’s lives in Florida and L.A., Planet Pearl is extra-terrestrial, written from the perspective of castaway space explorers marooned on Earth. Its themes include mental health and the feeling of being “literal outsiders everywhere we go”. Though no matter how melancholic or alienated they feel, Juju and Jojo always see the fun side, channeling their feelings into jazz-pop joy. Presented by Where Else? This is an all ages event

Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage have more or less perfected a scuzzy and urban style of indie-folk - a 21st Century mash-up of Pete Seeger, R. Crumb and Sonic Youth. A born and raised New Yorker, Lewis has been hard at work in the underground music and art world since the turn of the century - touring throughout the world and releasing eight acclaimed albums on the record labels Rough Trade and Don Giovanni. He is also a widely respected comics artist who self-publishes a comic book series called Statics. On stage Lewis is backed by his band the Voltage, including longtime collaborators Brent Cole (drums) and Mem Pahl (bass), as well as recent addition Mallory Feuer (violin and keys).

Amy Annette is an up-and-coming comedian who is known for her joyous energy that is so infectious, she has the audience hung on her every word.

In their decade-plus together, the four-piece-Shapiro, Lydia Lund (guitar, vocals), Gretchen Grimm (drums, vocals), and Annie Truscott (bass, vocals)-have created a resonant body of work. The early days of “Nip Slip” and “Pussy Weed Beer” (hits from their iconic debut full-length No Regerts, which recently celebrated 10 years) and the “Cool Slut” era of 2015’s Time To Go Home were raucous bonanzas of dry wit and self-evident feminism. A newfound gravity on 2017’s I Used to Spend So Much Time Alone shifted the lyrical mood toward introspection as they continued to refine their trademark sound: lush intertwining guitars, meticulous rhythms, a careful balance of melancholy and optimism. Two years later, the dreamy Chastity Belt marked a renewal of vows to their musicianship and friendship, each member coming into their own as artists, convening with a fresh perspective on collaboration. Live Laugh Love is a natural continuation which finds the members in their prime as musicians. Their parts trace intricate patterns over one another, but there’s room to breathe between the layers. Everyone contributes to the writing, sometimes switching instruments, and for the first time, all four members sing a song. “We have such a strong sense of each other’s musical inclinations” says Lund. “I think this allows for a lot of playfulness...we can kinda surprise each other, like a good punchline would.” Living, laughing, loving... maybe it really is that simple. Presented by Where Else? This is an all ages event

Art's Cool Present Sextile + support tbc As a stable fixture in the Los Angeles underground, Sextile has been gaining a devout following since its creation in 2015. The four-piece outfit has all the makings of a revolutionary sound boldly throwing convention out the window to create an entirely original, genre-bending imprint that combines the raw energy of 70's punk with the intricate and sophisticated structural elements of 80's post-punk and synthwave.

A new show about extinct gigantic, charismatic, megafauna from 3-time Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominated Comedian, and very good comedian Josie Long. In these troubled times, in this wicked world, it can feel like apocalypse is everywhere but did you know 11,000 years ago there were some really big armadillos? I’m talking about as big as a car. Really big. And they were vegetarian so don’t even worry about them. Also my daughter has a hamster and I’m not saying distract yourself from everything, but I’m saying he’s also part of everything. Josie is back with a new show about discovery, wonder, extinction and how to walk through a landscape of monstrous disaster. There is also a good tip about silt, guaranteed.

FORM Presents ELIAS RØNNENFELT \+ Special Guests Presented by FORM. This is an 18+ event

A Chump's double bill from 2 of our favourite character comedians. Lucy Pearman Lucy Pearman is an unimaginably silly character comedian. She’s been nominated for Best Newcomer at Edinburgh and Best Show at the Leicester Comedy awards. Fans of Vic & Bob and Harry Hill will love her, the latter saying he was "Stunned by her inventiveness”. Lucy starred in The Mind of Herbert Clunkerdunk, Mister Winner and Red Dwarf . She also wrote and starred in The Train with Tim Key and Kiell Smith Bynoe and the Radio 4 series Call Jonathan Pie. ‘Spending an hour in Pearman’s world is a true delight’ ★★★★ List Joe Kent-Walters as Frankie Monroe Yorkshire’s biggest bastard is coming to the seaside! Join owner and MC of The Misty Moon (working men’s club in Rotherham/portal to hell) for a slap-up feast of laughs, tricks and mucky bitter. Joe Kent Walters as Frankie Monroe recently won: Leicester Comedy Festival 2024 - Best Show Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024 - Best Newcomer BBC New Comedy Awards 2023 Doors 7pm Show starts 8pm Presented by Chump's Comedy. This is an 16+ event

Suzi Ruffell is coming to Margate for 1 night only with a preview of her upcoming tour show 'The Juggle'. Suzi has done five sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and had multiple nominations at the National Comedy Awards. She’s rarely off the TV, regularly featuring on shows including Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, The Jonathan Ross Show, The Last Leg and lots more. Presented by Chump's Comedy. This is an 16+ event

The Where Else? League Of Legends Pool Tournament takes place on the last Thursday of every month. RSVP for a link to sign up to play or just to register your interest in the vibes. - Pool tournament in a fun, friendly environment to a punk rock soundtrack. - There are 16 spaces in the tournament. First come first served. The Where Else? League Of Legends Pool Tournament "Because pub sports are real sports" Presented by Where Else? This is an 18+ event

“This is the closest re-enactment of a J.D. show available anywhere” SHADOW \[verb\] to follow closely PLAY \[verb; Act\] a dramatic performance, as on the stage Their ability to capture the essence of Joy Division both sonically and visually is quite uncanny From ferocious Punk to poignantly epic soundscapes, the band faithfully simulate the live Joy Division experience, with a highly impressive degree of authenticity. It speaks volumes that the lead singer (born in the Manchester area) has performed songs with Peter Hook himself for Joy Division Orchestrated at such esteemed venues as Royal Albert Hall, Sydney Opera House and more. Control, 24 Hour Party People, and the stage play New Dawn Fades - for which our lead singer was offered the lead role, in 2024 -... all impressive, dramatic portrayals featuring Joy Division - seen them all. Now, step inside - Shadowplay now THE OFFICIAL JOY DIVISION TRIBUTE, endorsed by Peter Hook. Presented by Where Else? This is an 16+ event

deary comprises of London based musicians Ben & Dottie, creating wistful dream pop. Described as “a sonic tidal wave of feeling”, their eponymous debut EP was released via Sonic Cathedral in November 2023, and praised upon its release by the likes of Clash, Brooklyn Vegan, BBC 6 Music, KEXP and Under The Radar. The duo also achieved a UK #1 (Vinyl Singles) with their debut single ‘Fairground’ in May 2023, before supporting Slowdive and Cranes in the following months. They have since released their second EP 'Aurelia' and embark on their second headline UK Tour in May. Presented by Where Else? This is a 16+ event

ELZ presents, BABESLAM: A sexy little poetry slam with a twist! Open micers will compete for the BABESLAM title. This can be poetry, performance or comedy - as long as they stick to their time limit! How it works: Each performance will be scored by 3 random members of the audience. The highest score wins, and the winning performer will headline the next slam. Expect laughs, lager, and lots and lots of words. Special guests: Feature sets from previous winner, Curly Wordy, and wordsmith, comic and all round legend Kali Varghese (aka Charlie George) How do I get a slot? At every show we want to give a platform to new voices, first timers, and those coming out of performance hibernation. You do not need any prior experience to sign up for a slot. If you are interested in performing, or need to access more information, contact ELZ at @poetryelzz (instagram) or [email protected]. Presented by Elsewhere (UK). This is an 18+ event. (Photo ID Required)

We can't wait to welcome Red Richardson back to Margate for a Work In Progress show. Red has had a meteoric couple of years. His online 'Stay Toxic' sketches have well over 100 million views on Instagram alone. Last year he toured all over the US and The UK on a 60+ date sold out tour, including 2 sold out show shows at The LA comedy store as well as the iconic Shepherd's Bush Empire in London. Presented by Chump's Comedy. This is an 16+ event

W.I.T.C.H. (We Intend To Cause Havoc) were the biggest rock band in Zambia in the 1970s and spearheaded a new genre dubbed Zamrock, fusing influences that ranged from the Rolling Stones to Black Sabbath and James Brown and mixing them with traditional African rhythms and bush village songs. At t the peak of their popularity, the band often needed police to keep fans at bay while their lead singer Jagari - whose name is an Africanisation of Mick Jagger’s - riled up crowds by stage diving from balconies and dancing manically as the WITCH’s blend of psychedelic rock and African rhythms permeated the surrounding atmosphere. Jagari is the charismatic sole surviving original member of the band. As Zambia’s economy stagnated and the country buckled under the AIDS crisis, WITCH fell apart. Jagari retreated to a life of quasi-anonymity as a university music professor before being wrongfully arrested during Zambia’s toughest hour. Now a man in his 60s, he spends his time mining gemstones hoping to strike it rich, until very recently the band being just a nostalgic memory of his youth. Largely unknown outside of their home country, WITCH finally got the exposure they deserved when Now Again Records reissued their entire discography in 2012. This allowed Jagari to play outside Africa for the first time and for a new generation of fans to discover his music. Presented by Night Harvest. This is an all ages event

Pan Amsterdam is a musical enigma wrapped in an enduring riddle. His creator is a jazz musician from Houston who’s found fame working with Detroit punk rock God, Iggy Pop, and British indie royalty, Metronomy, and now makes shapeshifting, adventurous hip hop out of the music’s spiritual home, New York. He’s an irreverent character born out of frustration and named after a misunderstanding, yet one who’s on the verge of releasing his fourth album of truth-slaying, genre-crossing rhymes and beats. So, who is Pan Amsterdam? Everything you want him to be. And more besides. Pan Amsterdam and his creator Leron Thomas’ creative endeavours have been touched by music’s rare capacity to connect kindred spirits. Over the years, he’s rubbed shoulders with an early incarnation of Destiny’s Child (as a child he won a talent competition in Houston alongside Beyonce and co, and even attended the same Performing Arts school), played with jazz great such as Robert Glasper, Charles Tolliver and Roy Hargrove, and performed with hip hop/neo-soul luminaries such as Kanye West, Lauryn Hill, Bilal, Erykah Badu and Mos Def 'Confines' the new album is released on Heavenly Recordings on May 23rd. Presented by Where Else? This is an all ages event

Los Angeles-based Thumpasaurus are a gang of five young American musicians taking hugely divergent influences and channelling them into something uniquely Thumpasaurian. Thumpasaurus offer up their own unique punk/funk stew wherein, hidden in plain sight and sound, you’ll find traces of Zappa, Beefheart, James Chance, Funkadelic/Parliament, Morphine, Devo, Talking Heads and Prince, as well as some rocking heavy metal, free jazz, musical theatre and even some light opera references thrown in for good measure. 2018 saw the band record an EP with legendary house producer, Dirtybird’s Justin Jay. Consisting primarily of remixed Thump songs, the EP was premiered by Annie Mack on BBC Radio 1.The band released their self-produced debut album, The Book Of Thump, in 2019. Thumpasaurus released a second album 'Thumpaverse' in 2021.

Star of Live at the Apollo, Late Night Mash and Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee, brings a show all about the women in her life, from her mother to her best friend and that one girl who was mean in 2008. Oh, and Disney Princesses, obvs. Co-host of the smash-hit podcast Trusty Hogs and seen on BBC3, Comedy Central, Dave, ITV and more. 

LOUNGE WIZARDS x FREAK OUT! presents a genre-melting night of live music at WhereElse... featuring three upcoming bands and a DJ. The Echograms' "bluegaze" sound hovers somewhere between modern indie and paisley underground, with blissed out walls-of-sound punctuated by soaring technical guitar solos. The exquisite guitar and understated vocals of singer and guitarist Claire Pitt-Wigmore (also of NO.TV) are perfectly accompanied by a tight and danceable rhythm section. Charlie Hannah (also of Itchy Teeth) joins us with new project the Houseplants. With flute-driven arrangements, jazz-folk leanings, and theatrical storytelling, this set promises charm and surprises in equal measure. Opening the night are Tony Westcliff and the Abominations - a new 4-piece vehicle for Westcliff’s more serious songwriting. Known for hyper-local satire-bombs like “Cliftonville is Not Really Margate” and “2 Ladiez”, Tony's new material lands somewhere between Elvis Costello and The Flaming Lips, lurching from cheekily Ronson-esque retro rnb into raw grunge. The night is bookended by the ever-unpredictable DJs of Filth Collective (the minds behind HEXED! and FREAK OUT!) spinning deep cuts of ‘70s garage rock. Presented by Lounge Lizards & Freak Out This is an all ages event

Hank are a London band channeling the city’s contradictions - chaos, beauty, intimacy and alienation. Known for their unpredictable live shows, built around a rotating cast of collaborators, they’ve built a following across the city’s DIY and festival circuits. Backed by praise from Clash, So Young Magazine, and BBC6Music and Introducing, Hank’s sound has drawn comparisons to the noise-soaked euphoria of My Bloody Valentine and the restless dynamism of Beck. Hank’s live shows, have become essential viewing, marked by their ability to connect deeply with their audience while still keeping them guessing. Joining Hank on this cross country co-headline dash are Brooklyn’s Catcher. A band whom since 2021 have garnered a growing international fan base with their captivating and visceral live performances. The 5 piece quickly established a reputation as ‘NYC’s hottest guitar wielding prospects’ as mentioned in The NME 100: Essential Emerging Artists and were included in The Austin Chronicle’s ‘Best Music We Saw at SXSW’ list in 2022. Support comes from post-rock outfit Denh Izen Presented by Where Else? This is an all ages event

Time flies when you’re being Tunng. Can it really be over two decades since the band’s genre-blurring, self-styled ‘pagan folktronica’ first emerged from an east London studio courtesy of a clutch of Gilles Peterson-endorsed singles on the small but perfectly formed Static Caravan imprint? It surely can, and what’s more, January 2025 will mark the twentieth anniversary of This is Tunng... Mother’s Daughter and Other Songs, a debut longplayer whose acoustic guitars and poetic disquisitions on nature, mythology and the human condition, courtesy of Sam Genders, sieved through fellow band founder Mike Lindsay’s lattice of fractured beats and crackling electronics, still sounds like an impiously postmodern wedding of the rustic and the synthetic, the arcane and the futurist - one for which the designation ‘pagan folktronica’ is as good a shorthand as any. Presented by Where Else? This is an all ages event

A brand new work-in-progress stand-up hour from professional ‘little brother’ Rhys James. Possibly seen on QI (BBC), Apollo (BBC) and Mock The Week (RIP), but more importantly these days, TikTok and Instagram. Rhys’s Radio 4 series Rhysearch was nominated for a couple of awards and his live DVD Spilt Milk completely sold out in just 94 minutes (There was 1 copy). Doors 7pm Presented by Chump's Comedy. This is an 16+ event

ELZ presents, BABESLAM: A sexy little poetry slam with a twist! Open micers will compete for the BABESLAM title. This can be poetry, performance or comedy - as long as they stick to their time limit! How it works: Each performance will be scored by 3 random members of the audience. The highest score wins, and the winning performer will headline the next slam. Expect laughs, lager, and lots and lots of words. Special guests: Watch this space for special guests! How do I get a slot? At every show we want to give a platform to new voices, first timers, and those coming out of performance hibernation. You do not need any prior experience to sign up for a slot. If you are interested in performing, or need to access more information, contact ELZ at @babe.slam (instagram) or [email protected]. Presented by Elsewhere (UK). This is an 18+ event. (Photo ID Required)