Anachronistic and timeless in equal measure, the narrative of The Dear Hunter existed in both the past and the present, its detailed plot standing simultaneously as an age-old and new age fable. As that tale progressed, so did Crescenzo’s art, his experimental compositions blurring the line between different genres to create a sound that was – and still is – unique to the band.

Rival Consoles is an electronic musician from England who creates driving, experimental dance tracks primarily with analog equipment. Over the course of his career, his music has ranged from the challenging IDM of his early EPs to more overtly club-oriented electro-house releases like 2011's Kid Velo. His output has gradually become more conceptual, with works such as 2015's Howl consisting of intricate compositions focusing on a restricted amount of sounds, and 2021's Overflow focusing on technology and social media. The more ambient, minimalist Now Is (2022) blends acoustic and electronic instruments.

BIIRD are an all-female trad supergroup that have been mystifying the masses with their lively, zealous set and uncompromising dedication to Irish design since their inception last year. Bringing the trad session vibe from the corner of a pub to a global audience, their energy is unmatched. This is a sisterhood born out of a shared passion for keeping the tradition of Irish music alive, giving it a new look and keeping it on its toes. When they’re performing together, a magic flows between them, and that mix of skill and sorcery make them incomparable. After appearing on the Late Late Show in February 2025 BIIRD went on to sell out every show on their debut Irish & UK tour, including their upgraded show at Vicar St... all before even releasing any music. BIIRD then went on to play Mainstage at ATN to 15,000 adoring fans. Having recently signed up with Primary Talent as booking agents 2026 promises to be an incredible year of touring for the supergroup with an extensive Irish, UK and US tour soon to be announced, among other hugely exciting ventures. The flock of BIIRDs is made up of Lisa on harp, banjo, vocals; Laura Doherty on fiddle and guitar; Zoran Donohoe on concertina; Sal Heneghan on fiddle and harp; Miadhachlughain O’Donnell on flute and vocals; Nicole Lonergan on fiddle; Niamh Hinchy on vocals and synth; Aoife Kelly on cello; Ciara Ní Mhurchú on fiddle; Hannah Hiemstra on drums; and Claire Loughran on fiddle and harp. Presented by Live Nation. 16+ event. (16-17 with a responsible adult 18+,1:1)

George van den Broek aka Yellow Days is a teenager hailing from the town of Haslemere, England. The 18 year old sings like a 300 year wizard and sits perfectly next to 70's soul greats. Peppered with winding, magical mystery tour-like interludes, debut album Is Everything Ok In Your World? is as complete a statement as they come, and presents an artist with - what you’d expect - is almost a frightening level of ideas and creativity up his sleeve. It’s clear that traditional genre boundaries mean little to van den Broek, and it makes the record a refreshing melting pot of jazz, indie, soul and beyond. It’s an incredibly conscious album, tackling battles amongst friends, strangers and himself with the upmost care. In a world increasingly anxious and disconnected, the compassion and care of Yellow Days is something to treasure.

As a 90s baby, Jutes’ is constantly referencing and pulling inspiration from the alternative rock bands he grew up on like Nirvana, Deftones, Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins & more. Never being able to put Jutes in a box has been a recurring theme from the beginning. It all started with Hip Hop and R&B while living in Toronto. Then after packing his bags and moving to LA to couch surf, Jutes signed to Capitol Records and started making Trap infused Pop Punk. After a couple years Jutes went back to being independent and released a Grunge Rock album titled “Ladybug.” The newest chapter in his story has taken on a dark and cinematic tone. Cross breeding the heaviness of nu metal/metal with an atmospheric hip hop infused indie feel. Jutes' most recent album Sleepyhead helped catapult him in the genre, lead by the title track that found itself exploding on both streaming and alternative radio. Sleepyhead was Jutes’ first ever song to chart on both Billboard and Mediabase (#23). After countless viral clips from a handful of live shows Jutes played at the end of the year the Sleepyhead album has now surpassed 100M global streams on Spotify alone while Dilworth has racked up over 50M streams on Spotify before the release date of the full album. His next album Dilworth comes out 12/3, which is also the final date of the last leg of his sold out Sleepyhead tour. In 2026, Jutes plans to make his European headline debut along with a number of North American festival dates. Presented by Live Nation 14+ (U16 must be accompanied by an adult)

Manchester, get ready. We're bringing a full-blown country takeover to Gorilla - dedicated to two giants who didn't just top charts... they changed the game.

Sarah Kinsley is an American singer-songwriter. Throughout her childhood, she performed classical music in youth orchestras and eventually studied music theory at Columbia University, where she began to produce her own alt pop music.

Hailing from the ‘cultural soup’ of Doncaster, ADMT embodies many moods and flavours across his mainly R&B-tinged Pop repertoire. He has recently risen to prominence with a series of affecting covers recorded in his hometown and released across social media - many of which have been supported by the original artists such as Venbee, Cian Ducrot and 50 Cent, the latter posting ADMT’s reworking of ‘Best Friend’ to his own socials. This has led to shout outs from mega influencers such as Khloe Kardashian, Tommy Mallett and many others.  ADMT has been connecting directly with fans through his own music since 2020. Realness and relatability are at the core of what drives him as an artist and his songs touch on everything from mental health to the power of great friendships and the almost inevitable fck ups we make when having a fun night out. Since his first releases, he has been invited to feature on the Xmas episode of Golden Globe winning TV show Ted Lasso, undertook the Three Peak Challenge for Mind and connected with millions of people online.  Summer festival appearances follow on from sold out headline shows in London, Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield. It’s a performance not to be missed!

Lime Garden are a four-piece band jumping over genre boundaries to create a sound that is uplifting yet somehow laid-back. They achieve this neat trick by harnessing catchy melodies and earworm hooks into an almost nonchalant net of lo-fi sounds, which is then sprinkled with a dry-wit to bring their world to life. It's a world of late-night conversations and observations that strike a chord. Lime Garden are signed to So Young Records. This is an 18+ event. (Photo ID Required)

Red Leather is an anonymous alternative-rock artist from Reno, Nevada. Rising to fame in 2023, he has amassed millions of streams and a dedicated fanbase on all platforms and at his live shows. Red Leather's music tells a raw and honest story of his battles with addiction, his journey to sobriety, and his pursuit of the American Dream. His powerful voice and redemptive message resonates with fans, offering a unique perspective on the complexities of faith, resilience, and the spirit of the American West.

SHE PAST AWAY is a dark wave / post-punk duo, consisting of Volkan Caner (vocal, guitars and songwriting) and Doruk Ozturkcan (drums, synths and production). Experimenting old/new aesthetic of synth music into their core guitar stuff, She Past Away forge a sound, an attitude, and a sensibility, conveyed through a minimalist poetry sung in Turkish, which sweeps the audience through a dense, continual epic trip in both their recordings and live performances. With a sleek, cinematic sound that’s ice-cool and anthemic, four-piece ACTORS -Jason Corbett (vocals, guitar), Shannon Hemmett (synth, vocals), Kendall Wooding (bass, vocals), and Adam Fink (drums)-has carved out a distinct space in the modern darkwave scene. Presented by Grey Lantern. This is an 14+ event

British dance-rock quintet EMF formed in Cinderford, England in October 1989. All five original members were veterans of the local music scene before founding EMF, whose name supposedly stood for Epsom Mad Funkers" (although it was widely speculated that the initials instead represented "Ecstasy Mother Fckers"). Within two months of formation, the group played its first gig; after unearthing a Casio sampler and sequencer in a local thrift shop, a light techno element was added to their rock-oriented sound.

It is difficult to believe, but 21 years have gone by since DeVotchKa released its 2004 album, “How It Ends.” For many, this fourth full-length offering from the Denver-based foursome is a defining masterpiece. The rich blend of strings and folksong stylings, punk instincts, and cinematic soundscapes on How It Ends are woven throughout songs such as “You Love me,” “Twenty-Six Temptations,” and “Dearly Departed” continue to captivate listeners. Not the least of whom are filmmakers Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris.

A kaleidoscope of earth-shaking bass and drums, entrancing vocals, ambient layers, jazz and dub, Submotion Orchestra’s unique music is at once delicate and heavy, spacious and dense, highly atmospheric but firmly rooted.

Vent 414 is a British indie rock power trio formed in late 1994, consisting of vocalist and guitarist Miles Hunt (formerly of The Wonder Stuff), bassist Morgan Nicholls (ex-Senseless Things), and drummer Pete Howard (ex-Eat and The Clash), with the band's name derived from the members' combined ideal fighting weight of 414 pounds.

Nashville folk troubadour John Vincent III has cultivated a devoted following with his heartfelt, stripped-down song-writing rooted in classic folk.

Hyperpop duo Frost Children ignite stages with boundary-pushing electronic anthems.

Ben Kweller’s seventh studio album, Cover the Mirrors, isn’t just about the loss of his teenage son, Dorian. It’s about…everything. It’s time folding in on itself. It’s a journal only he can really read. It’s an amalgamation of the decades preceding — a storied career that started in Kweller’s teenage years, continued during his days as an early 2000’s indie rock stalwart, and evolved as he grew up into the father of a son on the precipice of his own rock & roll story. Loss and love are woven through it all, yes, but, in the end, it’s about living on.

JMSM is an Albanian-American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer known for his distinct blend of alternative R&B, neo-soul, and indie music.

The first-ever solo record from Jon Spencer, a milestone in a legendary career that has spanned three decades of brain-splattering innovation, groovy-ghoulie noise, and sweet-soul salvation! Often imitated, never duplicated, the original NYC underground-rock legend returns from the wilderness with twelve red-hot hits, each more powerful than the last!

This Will Destroy You are a Texan group who compose lengthy, atmospheric instrumental pieces utilizing a variety of guitar effects and dynamic changes. They incorporate influences such as shoegaze, ambient, doom metal and post-rock into their sound.

The six-piece band who originate from Sheffield performs indie-pop originals.

Soul Asylum is an American alternative rock band that formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1983. The band originally formed in 1981 under the name Loud Fast Rules, with the original line-up consisting of Dan Murphy, Dave Pirner, Karl Mueller and Pat Morley. The latter was replaced by Grant Young in 1984. The band recorded three albums with Twin/Tone Records and two with A&M Records to little commercial success. However, in 1992, they released the triple-platinum album Grave Dancers Union, featuring their Grammy Award-winning single "Runaway Train". The band played the Bill Clinton inauguration early the next year. They also scored a platinum record with the album Let Your Dim Light Shine three years later. In 1998 they recorded Candy From A Stranger. Mueller was diagnosed with cancer in 2004, causing the band to organize a benefit concert on his behalf. Mueller died a year later. In 2006 they released their latest album, The Silver Lining.

Man/Woman/Chainsaw are Billy Ward (vocals, guitar), Emmie-Mae Avery (vocals,keys/synths), Vera Leppänen (vocals, bass), Clio Starwood (violin), Lola Cherry (drums) & Billy Doyle (guitar).

LSD and the Search for God is a San Francisco-based shoegaze band formed in 2005, known for their ethereal, guitar-driven sound and dreamy, melodic vocals.

Twenty years after the release of Well Well Well, Joe Carnall Jnr returns to the songs that helped define a generation of Northern indie rock. As frontman of Milburn, Carnall's sharp storytelling, kitchen-sink wit and anthemic hooks captured the restless spirit of mid-2000s Britain and Well Well Well became a landmark debut that still resonates today. Now, two decades on, Carnall is marking the anniversary with an intimate run of shows that strip the record back to its raw essence. These special performances revisit the album's sharp-edged charm and emotional punch, offering fans a rare chance to experience the songs up close louder in feeling, closer in connection. From the wry observational lyricism to the punchy, melodic urgency that defined Milburn's early sound, Well Well Well remains a snapshot of youth, grit and ambition.

The Bracknall are an Essex, UK-based indie-rock band known for their grassroots approach, anthemic Brit-pop revival sound, and high-energy live performances.

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Throughout the music industry King King is a name synonymous with, not only great music and outstanding musicianship, but with, and perhaps even more importantly, having a damn good time every time. King King’s music is the kind of music that makes people happy. And let’s face it, especially in these all too dark and difficult times, who doesn’t want to be happy? Not convinced? It’s simple. Come along to a show and find out for yourself.

Manchester’s nine-­piece hip hop collective ​The Mouse Outfit ​are the future of contemporary hip ­hop. With their unique crossover sound of hip hop, soul, jazz, funk and reggae layered with some of the finest bars from insanely talented MCs.

Relive the sights and sounds of the 60s with the most established Beatles tribute band.

Drug Church stands as a monument to accidental success and a testimony to the idea of 'failing up.' By not taking its career seriously, the band has accomplished more than many of its uptight 'destined to make it' peers. Haha, posers. Following a mid-80s blueprint of moving to LA to be sucked into the fast life, Drug Church has left its Albany origins in the rearview. Now experiencing the inability to make rent on a whole new level, the band is producing its best material to date. Outbreak Presents 14+ (Under 18's accompanied by an adult)

Femtanyl is an experimental and genre-defying electronic music project originating from Toronto, Ontario.

The Early November and Hellogoodbye are teaming up in October to celebrate the anniversaries of their 2006 albums "The Mother, The Mechanic, And The Path" & "Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs!". This promises to be a fantastic night of nostalgic fun and bangers! Presented by Portals Rock. This is a 16+ event

London four-piece, The Skints, have clawed their way up from the depths of the underground punk/ska scene to a unique fixture on the global reggae stage. Drawing influences as wide as soul, pop, grime and hardcore, their original brand of tropical punk has seen them evolve in to one of the hardest working and most respected bands in UK music. Formed while at school in 2007, The Skints hail from the Waltham Forest and Redbridge boroughs of North East London, and they cut their teeth in London's underground punk scene before venturing out of the M25 to play their first self-booked DIY venture and embark on a heaving touring regime across the nation's "toilet venue" circuit. Their latest album "Swimming Lessons", released spring 2019, draws on influences as sprawling as Bad Brains, Michael Prophet, No Doubt, Alton Ellis, Wiley and Weezer. From crushing heartbreak, the impending doom of Brexit, surviving as an independent musician and navigating the weird world of 2019 - all of these are proverbial "swimming lessons" life throws at us. Lyrically their darkest and most introspective release to date, it is also The Skints pushing and blurring the lines of genre to a more extreme degree than ever before. From 8-bit Game Boy influenced dancehall punk-pop to sound system shaking dub, melodic grunge to harmony laden soul and boasting collaborations from the crop of Jamaica's brightest roots stars of today; Protoje, Jesse Royal & Runkus - Swimming Lessons is a musical ride that fully surpasses any confines of sound expected of a group from the world in which The Skints started. Supporters of The Skints include BBC Radio 2's Jonathan Ross, Robert Elms on BBC Radio London, Steve Lamaq and Craig Charles on BBC Radio 6 Music and David Rodigan on BBC Radio 1Xtra.

Militarie Gun can’t be stopped. In just two short years since their inception, the Los Angeles-based group have been turning heads with a menacing-yet-melodic sound that’s impossible to ignore and a creative drive that borders on obsession. Formed in 2020, Militarie Gun is defined by the musical restlessness of vocalist/mastermind Ian Shelton. “I’ve always been the kind of person who’s very compelled to do things,” he explains. “Everything suddenly becomes urgent, and that’s how I feel about songwriting—it’s just something I have to do when the inspiration comes.” The band–whose lineup has expanded to include guitarists Nick Cogan and William Acuña, drummer Vince Nguyen, and bassist Max Epstein–draw on a wide range of influences to make something that sounds combative yet accessible, and undeniably their own. There’s the unhinged guitarwork of Born Against, the propulsive cadences of hip hop, the up-front bass of Fugazi–and most importantly, the hooks. Militarie Gun’s songs are instantly memorable, employing a melodic sensibility that’s just as informed by the work of Robert Pollard and Paul McCartney as it is by Black Flag. All Roads Lead To The Gun (Deluxe) marks the culmination of the group’s first two years but the 12 songs make it clear that Militarie Gun’s caustic-yet-catchy sound can’t be easily contained within just hardcore or pop songwriting. This is an ever-evolving band can go in any direction they might want–and Militarie Gun are just getting started.

Daniel Rocco, also known as Des Rocs is an American rock artist from New York. Des Rocs is a solo project produced and led by Daniel Rocco.

Known for their authentic, working-class storytelling, the Oldham duo has gained traction for songs about life in their hometown

Dagenham's finest Devlin lands at Steelyard in February. Don't miss out on this exclusive show from one of Grime's brightest stars. Presented by FreeFromSleep and Magnetic Live This is an 18+ event

Fancy going out for a dance but not keen on sacrificing the next day? We've got you covered! Bed By 10pm is a chance for ravers over 30 to relive the peak of the 80s, 90s & early 2000s clubbing scene. Expect crazy visuals, confetti showers, Co2 cannons, and more as our resident DJ spins all the club classics. Good vibes only! Our event is designed for those who love to dance, socialize, and enjoy great music -- all while being home and in bed by 10pm.

Josiah Queen has quickly become one of the most impactful new voices in Christian music, blending raw authenticity with deeply resonant melodies. With 744 million global streams (570M in the U.S. alone, per Luminate), his music continues to inspire a wide-reaching and rapidly growing audience. Following the breakout success of “The Prodigal” (82M+ streams), Josiah’s latest single “Dusty Bibles” is setting new records - averaging over 5 million streams per week, with 31 million global streams in its first 6 weeks, and 200 million views on social content using the track. The song hit the Spotify Viral 50 in over 15 countries, landed in the Top 3 Christian/Gospel Streaming Songs in the U.S., and cracked the Shazam Top 200 in multiple territories. His debut album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart, marking the biggest debut in Christian music history, and his follow-up singles - including “Can’t Steal My Joy”, a Top 10 Christian radio hit - continue to build on that momentum. Josiah’s highly anticipated sophomore album, Mt. Zion, is set to release August 22, 2025, promising a powerful next chapter in his sound and message. Named Billboard’s #1 New Christian Artist of 2024, Josiah has sold over 80,000 tickets across headline tours and now reaches over 1.5 million followers across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook - 2.2 million including YouTube and Spotify. With a heart to serve both the Church and the world through music, Josiah crafts songs filled with faith, honesty, and hope. He and his wife, Trinity, travel and minister together, and are based in Tampa, FL.

Alt-rock duo Blood Red Shoes are back. With more distortion and more synths than ever, they're looking firmly to the future with their latest album Get Tragic. Breaking away from the constraints of the genre: guitar, bass, drums, they're trying something different and ripping up their own rulebook. Don't miss them, new and improved.

The hottest emerging talent straight to the heart of London!

Culture Wars is an Austin-based, Los Angeles-anchored alternative rock band formed in 2015, known for blending '90s rock grit with '80s synth-pop, surf, and modern indie influences. Led by vocalist Alex Dugan and drummer David Grayson, the band has earned acclaim for their energetic, authentic performances.

Toby Lee - Winner of the Young Blue Artist of the Year 2023! Toby Lee is an English guitarist from Oxfordshire and has appeared on the television shows Little Big Shots and Ellen Show, as well as starring in the musical School of Rock. At eight years old he taught himself how to play and became a global sensation after playing guitar at BB King's blues club in 2015 when he was just ten years old.

With a more traditional offline approach towards learning their craft and perfecting the High Fade sound, Harry Valentino (guitar/vocals), Oliver Sentance (bass) and Calvin Davidson (drums) developed their infectious style whilst feeding off the unpredictable crowd interactions that come with street shows and busking.

Republica are back and have been very active recently. They released their highly acclaimed new EP ‘Christiana Obey’ and promoted it with a sold out UK tour and selected European festival appearances including the prestigious Isle Of Wight Festival, Norway’s Midnattsrocken Festival, The Welsh GB Rally and Hanover's Ferryman Festival in Germany. Republica dominated the charts in the Nineties and exploded back in 2013 with a new EP, UK tour and festival slots. The band's iconic and fiery front woman, Saffron, Tim Dorney (keyboard) and Johnny Male (guitar) rode the Britpop wave of female-fronted rock bands like Sleeper, Elastica, Garbage and Lush, injecting it with their self-dubbed 'techno-pop, punk rock' sound. Between 1996 and 1999, Republica sold an incredible 3 million albums and clinched Top 5 slots in the UK, America and Europe with platinum sales across the globe, while their hit single ‘Ready to Go’ soared to Number One in many countries. The band has never really been away, with their music becoming the soundtrack to the past few decades – ‘Ready to Go’ featured on more than 300 films and adverts and Wes Craven selected their hit single, ‘Drop Dead Gorgeous’ for the soundtrack to his hit movie Scream and invited them to perform at its Hollywood premiere. With her unique sound and iconic image, it is only natural that Saffron has been in demand from a host of the world's biggest music acts, including The Prodigy, who used her vocals on ‘Fuel My Fire’ from their critically-acclaimed ‘Fat of the Land’ album. Saffron also worked with The Cure on single ‘Just Say Yes’; collaborated with Junkie XL for his 2003 album ‘Radio JXL: A Broadcast from the Computer Hell Cabin’ and scored a number one dance single with him; she duetted with Gary Numan, recorded ‘Pork-U-Pine’ with Jeff Beck for his album, ‘Jeff’; worked with DJ Carl Cox on ‘Get What You Paid 4’ and also worked with artists including Jah Wobble - who wrote ‘World Of You’ for her - N-Joi - performing on their hit, ‘Anthem’ - Mark Moore, St Etienne and The Shamen. Republica have been touring constantly over the last couple of years with a sell out 20th anniversary tour co-headlining with Space, performances in Dubai, Israel and Germany and a sell out UK tour with Sir Bob Geldolf’s Boomtown Rats. Their first 2 albums are being reissued this year as Deluxe Double and Triple CDs to be followed by the highly anticipated new album.

Get ready for a night of nonstop anthems and absolute mayhem. We're celebrating the songs that fueled our wildest nights, from Teenagers to Still into You and everything in between. Let's raise the roof as we dance, mosh, and scream out every lyric at the top of our lungs. Don't miss your chance to experience the awesomeness that is Emo Night Brooklyn. Grab your tickets today and thanks for the memories. Emo Night Brooklyn is produced by Fever under license from Emo Night Brooklyn LLC

A night dedicated to the new wave of techno. DJs from across the UK delivering a high-energy journey through hardgroove, bounce, trance and acid. Expect fast rhythms, hypnotic grooves and a relentless dancefloor from start to finish.

sace6 are pop’s newest innovators, a Northeast-bred duo (NY + NJ) turning emotional contrast into sonic chemistry. Formed in 2024 by sace. and Noah Thomas, the project lives where pop melody, R&B intimacy, and metal intensity collide, genres not blended, but forced to coexist. Built on a monochromatic romanticism and a tension heavy aesthetic, sace6 creates music that feels both fragile and confrontational. Their sound thrives on duality: softness versus distortion, vulnerability versus volume. They have already taken their vision worldwide with standout appearances across North America, UK, and Europe. With new music on the horizon in 2026 and a packed touring schedule ahead, sace6 are just getting started, and they’re not interested in playing it safe. Presented by Live Nation This is an 16+ event

After creating a storm on the south coast, Pride Rock is hitting the road and bringing you a host of the finest Rock/Metal/Alternative acts from across the UK. PRIDE ROCK originated from a desire to represent musical diversity at Pride, and showcase Rock/alt talents to support the LGBTQ+ community. We are thrilled to announce that this year’s show is headlined by rapidly rising alt-rock, nu-gen star Cassyette! Having toured with the likes of Bring Me the Horizon, My Chemical Romance and Sum 41, as well as performing at Download & Glastonbury, she has developed a reputation as a formidable live performer. Main support comes from Grunge-heavy Hard Rockers Stone Angels. Opening act to be announced. Come join the party! This is an 18+ event

We couldn't be happier to have Third Warning Party headline the next version in this series of events, curated by Fault Line productions and Gorilla to be the best night of the month for Alternative rock in Manchester. Expect custom decor and merch designed by some of the best artists in Manchester's local communities. Support from the amazing Material Goods and Leucotome. Be there Friday 8th of May for a night not to be missed. (This is a 14+ event, all under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult) Presented by Fault Line Production. This is a 14+ event.

Dan Whitlam has quickly become a one-to-watch with his soulful voice and poignant lyrics. Narrating the lives of a 20-something-year-old through spoken word and rap, he found enormous success with his multi-million-viewed videos on TikTok. Dan’s ability to capture raw emotions and convey them through music has caught the attention of Fred Again.. and Arlo Parks, as well as fashion brand Hermes, who made him their resident poet. With several single releases with Needwant, his unique style and versatility as an artist blending poetry, acting and music creates emotive and captivating performances, earning him a spot on BBC Radio London. Dan Whitlam is quickly becoming one of the most exciting young artists in the UK.

Adult DVD have already gained a number of admirers, receiving support from BBC Introducing, Radio X (John Kennedy), and Amazing Radio in both the UK and US.

Young Manchester trio Bayboards are making waves in the current music scene with their intoxicating, acoustic-led alt rock sound. They are a band reminiscent of the very best elements of old Shoe Gaze loneliness but with the added joy of sometimes meandering, often massively soaring melodies flooding the room with energy like you’ve never seen before. 
 After iconic sell out shows at esteemed venues such as Deaf Institute and Bread Shed as well as supporting incredible bands King No-One and Voodoo Bandits at legendary venues like O2 Ritz and Gullivers, Bayboards are undeniably set to be a huge household name. 


Catch Toulouse-based trio Slift. Their second album, Ummon, was composed during their prolific European tour schedule last year and was created as the soundtrack of an imaginary film; a dreamlike odyssey that stages the Titans, their exile towards the outer reaches of space in search of their creators, and the return of the Titan Hyperion to Earth. Taking a much heavier, darker and cinematographic turn from their debut music, the band have described their new sound as 'distant echoes and reveries, celestial choirs lighting up the space. Repetition. Repetition. Ancestral voices, heavy metal and ancient alien rites. Abyssal doom and Apocalyptic noise. There is chaos. And there is silence'. (Photo ID Required).

American singer-songwriter and former Division I volleyball player from Oklahoma, known for her soulful, genre-bending music combining gospel, blues, and pop.

Hailing from a quaint town in Co. Cork, Ireland, Darren Kiely’s folk-infused pop sound originates from his inherited love of traditional Irish music, intertwined with modern influences such as The Lumineers and Dermot Kennedy. At just five years old, Darren learned the tin whistle, and at eight years old he picked up the fiddle, eventually teaching himself to play guitar as well. Darren began singing in 2019, quickly garnering attention for his raw and fervent vocals and emotive delivery. After winning numerous honours at a national level in Irish traditional music, Darren found his way to New York in 2022 to continue developing his own music and sound. Since then, he has entered Ireland's top 50 viral charts on three separate occasions: with his debut single "How Could You Love Me,” second single "Ella" and his most recent release "Time To Leave.” The singer-songwriter has accumulated 3 million total global streams independently and has sold out headlining shows at Rockwood Music Hall and Mercury Lounge in New York. Darren’s next adventure lies in the songwriting hub of Nashville, Tennessee, where he’s currently living and creating new music set to arrive this year.

Nicotine Dolls make the kind of music you can’t hide from. The storytelling is front-and center, beckoning your attention like a dusty old novel you can’t put down until the last page. The vocals are gritty and honest, holding nothing back in fits of joy, regret, and sadness similar to a phone call from one of your best friends at 3am. The instrumentation is equally punchy and nuanced, grafting rafter-reaching hooks on top of rich soundscapes. The moment the Nicotine Dolls - led by Sam Cieri \[vocals\], John Merritt \[bass\], and Abel Tabares \[drums\] - hit that first note, the air shifts. A wave of collection emotion that doesn’t ask permission just hits you.

We return to one of the county's most exceptional warehouse venues.

Like Bruce Springsteen, The Hold Steady, Gaslight Anthem and wearing loads of plaid and drinking the mustiest ale on the shelf? Then Dave Hause is the gritty US singer songwriter for you. With a punk past, there's a grimey authenticity to Hause's music that takes him above and beyond the Americana crowds. Think Ryan Adams if he'd only ever listened to Metallica or Frank Turner if he was from Philly rather than Winchester.