For our last show of 2024 weve got another belting line up for you - our civilians - to bring this year towards a close. Weve put together a stacked bill of alternative heavy sounds for you on Friday 13 December at the Hope & Anchor, London, with South-East heavy hitters Struck/Down leading the charge and making their big CW debut, the legendary Aliceissleeping taking the main support slot, visitors Phon coming down from Worcester as part of their tour, and In A House Of Heartbeats opening up the night It's quite a spicy and varied Alt-metal type line up where really any of the bands could be in any given 'slot on the bill, so the quality is there. Tickets are on sale now at WeGotTickets so as ever, please help to support our scene by getting booked in now and sticking the date in your diary! '

Rockaway Beach 11th Birthday Party is a PUNK ROCK Cracker ... G.B.H. (Punk pioneers of 82 Street punk explosion ...) plus Rockaway Favs The Anoraks Your host Timmy DeRella on the Decks Playing Punk Rock, New Wave, Glam ,Trash The Best Punk Rock n Roll Club in London Town

UXB Music Promotion/Sounds Of The Suburbs Records present https://www.facebook.com/Sounds-of-the-Suburbs-record-store-1078521195544807/ https://www.facebook.com/share/17iodU5aow/ The Empty Page have always been good at naming the feeling youre trying not to think about. Panic attacks, climate dread, nostalgia that hurts, the slow creep of disillusionment it's all there in their catalogue already. We write sad songs, angry songs, euphoric songs on subjects including planet destroying billionaires, victim blaming and toxic masculinity. Already on there 2nd album Imploding ,released in May 2024,following there debut release "Unfolding" October 2016,recorded at The Farm Studios, Vancouver, Canada Produced by Gggarth who has produced"Rage Against The Machine" "BiffyClyro" to name a just a few. There most recent release was in January "Death on Our Side". https://www.instagram.com/thmptypgigsh=MTc4ZjdpYTR3Mmcyaw== https://www.facebook.com/share/16xznukvdV/ https://youtu.be/yGqPnZ-6ISQ'si=jGoG0RRBnrHnEBe6 Goo are a 4-piece indie rock/punk band from Keighley, West Yorkshire, UK, known for their 90s-influenced sound and energetic live shows. Formed in 2020, They are releasing their debut album Oh Wow, Oh Well on May 1, 2026 Known for singles such as "Call In Sick," "FOMO," and "You're In Mono". Their sound is described as 90s indie-pop-rock with grunge influences. The band released the Chomp 10" EP and is releasing their debut album Oh Wow, Oh Well in 2026. They have toured the UK and Europe, supporting bands like Marmozets and playing festivals such as 2000 Trees and Rock N Roll Circus. Goo have been featured on BBC Introducing, including a 3-song live session. https://www.facebook.com/share/1CQ1fn2ZP1/ https://www.instagram.com/whoaregooigsh=YzVjamdhc2F2OWZr https://youtu.be/cjeSiKsRVQ4'si=Y3i5SWYnGg2bySsB Down in Autumn are a pop punk trio from Ireland/Switzerland based in London. They only play once in a while,so when they do it's always epic,and there sure to bring friends and family to the party from the emerald isle and Switzerland . https://www.facebook.com/share/17FrJ1G9pc/ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1C247WUQGc/ https://www.instagram.com/downinautumnigsh=MWF4NGoxaXNtaXd5NA== Doors 7:30 Bar until 1am Advance tickets £11 or £15 OTD, all major credit cards accepted.

Midway Still are a top live band taking the stage and delving into their impressive back catalogue, from Dial Square and Life's Too Long, up to their more recent releases.

Co-headliner for The Samples and Screaming Dead

Room 312 presents a night of heavy, progressive post-rock and metal Dawnwalker Dawnwalker is a collective of musicians based in London, England and led by songwriter Mark Norgate. Their music runs the gamut from ballads to black metal, and their recent release ‘The Between’ saw them chart a single 32-minute voyage through a post-metal netherworld. Https://dawnwalker.Bandcamp.Com/ Cabiria Instrumental and eclectic, Cabiria move effortlessly from post-rock soundscapes, monster doom riffs and stoner groove, through choppy, math puzzles and prog-rock journeyings. Https://cabiriaofficial.Bandcamp.Com/ Estranger Estranger is a progressive post-hardcore band from Herts, UK, inspired by fables and stories from mythology. Their debut album 'Aether Nether' takes from The Fall of Troy and The Mars Volta, but with their own blend of progressive art rock added to the mix. Https://estranger1.Bandcamp.Com/ Presented by Room 312. This is an 18+ event

Punk Rock ..Beer.. Bloody Good Time , this means Sick on The Bus are Back at Rockaway Beach ( (The UKs loudest punk band, Cross between Motorhead, The Damned, GBH, & The Varukers. Old School rock) plus Support from Wipes and Vanity Rose.. Your Host Timmy DeRella Will be Spinning Punk Rock + Roll Tunes On The Decks and The Bar Open Till 1 am.. Get Ya Skinny R+R Ass Down The Front

Garage Rock n Roll Titans King Salami and The Cumberland Three are back at Rockaway Beach plus support Haunted Men and DC Specters ...Your Host Timmy DeRella Will be Spinning Punk Rock + Roll Tunes On The Decks and The Bar Open Till 1 am.. Get Ya Skinny R+R Ass Down The Front

The Crybabys are Back in Town ..One of London's Best Loved Rock n Roll Bands ..This Gig is in Honer of Honest John and Darrel both much missed ...plus Support .. Your host Timmy DeRella on the Decks Playing Punk Rock, New Wave, Glam ,Trash The Best Punk Rock n Roll Club in London Town

Peaches Music presents the most exciting emerging UK talent. Acts performing on the night are: Teddie Martha Jean Playing Field

Delighted to present a co-headline show of storied, minimalist soul music by Oscar LaDell and Wilson Blackley to celebrate their latest releases (Ain't Love and the Asthmatic EP, respectively). Oscar has recently opened for Robben Ford and Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, and Wilson will be in Europe fresh from a tour opening for, and playing with, antipodean legends Cookin' on 3 Burners. Presented by Spacific. This is an 18+ event

Rattus are Stranglers obsessives bringing you the music of The Stranglers played with passion, aggression and conviction! Classic Stranglers line up with bass, keys, guitar and drums. Each player has over 20 years professional session and live experience.

My Life As A Moth headlines Hope & Anchor following her album release "The Parade of the Starlet & The Broken Hearted". A night of alternative rock and post punk with special guests to be announced.

SURGE. High energy classic Rock from Texas,USA. Band that have graced the stage of the famous Whiskey-A- Go Go and now bringing us their blend of 1970/80s Rock swagger with a contemporary edge. ELECTRICS. From the mean streets of Stonebridge,North West London. A bucket load of hooks,riffs and sing along choruses. It's Rawk n Roll baby! LAWMEN. A new Garage Punk Rock n Roll outfit from London with some damn fine tunes. Catch them live now! JOE BITTER ( from Emergency Bitter). A solo performance of self penned,socially conscious Punk tunes.

UXB Music Promotion/Sounds Of The Suburbs Records present https://www.facebook.com/share/1B2ejFV3SW/ https://www.facebook.com/share/19UmxSJ9BA/ Fatal Blow Originally formed as a side project from SHARP legends The Oppressed before branching out as a band in their own right; Fatal Blow are an unashamedly Anti-fascist 3 piece Oi band from South Wales. As the saying goes No Mess, No Fuss, Just Pure Impact! https://www.facebook.com/fatalblowstreetpunk https://www.instagram.com/fatalblow_officialigsh=N2ZyZGZmb2Njc2wz https://youtu.be/XTuPnnRi7zU'si=L8qy1zLdFq5gUg_U Urban Elite from Copenhagen , Denmark, are long involved into danish Oi!scene,with ex-Stokes Cph , they play a strong "brickwall Oi!", that will make you shout and dance , in the old school manner, with a touch of hardcore. https://instagram.com/urban.elite.cphigshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.facebook.com/urbanelitecopenhagen/ Carrie and The Coaxers are a five-piece London-based band with powerful female vocals. Their high energy shows pull influence from The Clash, Stiff Little Fingers and Millie Manders and the Shut Up, with nods to Oi! and Ska, resulting in genre-crossing music that speaks to social and political issues. Upbeat skanks play alongside punk and new wave influences, giving you music to make you think, feel AND dance. https://www.facebook.com/share/18hfTefhHn/ https://www.instagram.com/carrie_and_the_coaxersigsh=dGN4Y2ZrMzJpdXNl Blood https://youtu.be/xOy6_DU6y9Y'si=1tNGUT-IvzDTUthx Live at New Cross Inn Aftermath/Protest Song https://youtu.be/iFHJvJcJrEc'si=nVzbEb6HJOTjlh_g Doors 7:30 Bar until 1am Advance tickets £12 or £15 OTD, all major credit cards accepted.

Kram is an Irish-Dutch alternative rock band from Amsterdam with a dark post-punk edge and a punk attitude bursting with urgency.

A rip - roaring line of 3 great bands bringing us the best in Punk Rock for a Friday night at the World famous Hope And Anchor, Islington London. From Orange County , California,we are excited to announce FOXY as headline act. With members from The Hellflowers,The Damned and Greg Aista And The Lonely Streets,this female - fronted band being high - energy,melodic Punk anthems with pop hooks! They have been likened to another US band,The Avengers. MORGELLONS. See a selection of songs from their 2 LPs and witness a set of Punk/ Post Punk. A rare performance,so don't miss it! THE PHOBICS. These lads need no introduction,but let's say they give it plenty! Fast,slick,dirty Punk Rock and Roll. They just get better with age. What a way to kick start your weekend!

A fully loaded line up of 4 brilliant bands at the World famous Hope And Anchor, London. From the Basque Country,Spain THE OLD TIME SPOOKS are here to serve up some cracking stripped down spooky Hillbilly Punk/ dark folk. They will have you dancing like the possessed. THE MC CURDY BROTHERS. From Norfolk. High energy and utterly infectious Bluesabilly Rock. THE BAD BREED. Expect the finest twisted Rock n Roll and gutter exotica . Djamel Abina( formerly Blue Carpet Band) is the front man for this exciting band ELECTRICS. Stonebizzy Rawk n Roll.Richards,Thunders influenced and damn fine too!

UXB Music Promotion & Sounds of The Suburbs Records present https://www.facebook.com/share/1B2ejFV3SW/ https://www.facebook.com/share/19UmxSJ9BA/ The Circles Formed in the West Midlands in 1979, The Circles were an integral voice in the Uk's mod revival scene, blending the energy of punk with classic 1960s mod influences. Their vibrant sound and sharp lyrics earned critical acclaim through singles like "Opening Up", "Circles" and "Angry Voices". In recent years they have released 5 singles on Detour Records including "Writing on the Wall which made the Top 10 in the Heritage Chart plus "Anthology', a 24 track double album, which chronicles the bands 47 year career. The Circles continue to perform with the same passion, delivering tight, soulful, guitar-driven energetic live shows. https://www.facebook.com/share/1EAHHjJCZu/ https://youtube.com/playlistlist=PLhr8uR1ypwG6EEWnVD38980tYUAw-SZiD&si=h7GEXKKvVVaLujmF Proper formed in London, England in March 2015 with the aim of producing timeless 3 minute pop songs, with a nod to the past pop masters of the mid '60's and the late '70's in particular. Guitarist and vocalist Ivano Bonfanti came to London from Milan with just a suitcase and a Rickenbacker guitar in the early 1990's, within a year he joined The Direction, a hard gigging mod revival band who he'd been following as a fan.Len Fleckney has played drums with many bands over the years, most notably with legendary mod revival group Long Tall Shorty and previously Eleanor Rigby (also Canadian band The Crescent Heights).Jez Payne and Joe Duggan make up the rest of Proper, on bass and guitar respectively. Proper's debut gig was at the iconic 100 Club, supporting The Scene and they've since gone on to build up a loyal live following and have taken their sound further afield. https://www.facebook.com/share/1EwgaMHihx/ https://www.instagram.com/properthebandigsh=Y3FsYnkwazhhaWVh Dead Star Boys We are the next big thing from Medway. We're influenced by late 1970's British bands. The Buzzcocks, The Chords, The Headboys and others. We've played our first gigs, in Chatham and Hastings. Some exciting gigs coming up next year....... Keep an eye on our gigs page. And we have all the songs down for our debut album which will be out when it's mixed and mastered. https://www.facebook.com/deadstarboys https://www.instagram.com/dead_star_boysigsh=MWd6MWllNDdvcmxjOQ== Doors 7:30 Bar until 1am Advance tickets £12 or £16 OTD, all major credit cards accepted.

Ranga Records are back at The Hope & Anchor on June 18th. Showcasing some of the best up and coming alternative rock bands from London. Presented by Ranga Records. This is an 18+ event

Something is happening... The best way I can describe it is like one member said to me: ‘Tim - It’s like freshers week, every week, but better, with bands and stuff...’ and that’s how it’s been over the last 7 years since we created this group. It’s honestly the most fun we’ve had and I’m inviting everyone of you because something’s been happening for a while now and you just don’t know about it...It’s a Showcase of some of the Best London bands playing their music in London - and it’s also a MEETUP group, so you can watch the gig with a mix of regular members and newcomers. Feel free to come on your own or bring your friends and meet new people. Look for the ‘MEETUP SIGN’ or ask the Host on the Door when you arrive. It’s an awesome line-up and at one of the Top Venues in London - Great place for a beer, meet new people and see some amazing unsigned bands! ★ !! The ultimate London gig meetup! !! London Music Showcase There aren’t enough emojis for this, so I’ll keep it simple: BE THERE. If you’ve been to the MEET-UPS over the last 7 years, you’ll know what it’s all about so come down, bring your friends, bring your foes, cancel your wedding, book Granny out of the retirement home. Whatever it takes, she won’t want miss it ★ Gig Meetups !! Https://dice.Fm/promoters/London-music-showcase-6ko3 Https://www.Instagram.Com/londonmusicshowcase/ https://www.meetup.com/London-Music-Showcase-Gigs-Drinks/ https://www.facebook.com/LondonMusicShowcase Presented by London Music Showcase. This is an 18+ event. This venue has a strict No ID, No entry Policy. Physical government photo ID required, we do not accept photos or copies of ID’s.

For one night only Mads is putting the UK edition of the band together reuniting with some of the bands previous members who have since relocated to London Harrison Scholes, (Bass), Ryder Smith (drums) and making Tahini Bikini's official international debut in London! Presented by Tahini Bikini. This is an 18+ event

A thriller of a line up consisting of bands from a Ross the World and the U.K. ANTI - VIRUS. A pleasure to welcome back this Brazilian Hardcore Punk Rock band.Hard hitting anthems from the streets. DISMISS. Fantastic Greek Rock with Punk and Grunge elements. ROADKILL DRIVE THRU. Like a drag racer collision with a Moose. Heavy Punk n Roll THE HUMAN ERROR. Highly recommended new Punk Rock outfit.

A welcome return to Shake Some Acton from the Scottish band BULLITZ 23. Nu/Old School Punk Rock with influences from SLF,Skids,Sparrer and Sham. Music to your ears, fire to your heart, rebellion to your soul. BAZOOMS. High energy all female Polish band whose performance exude chaotic energy.Geunge/ Alt Punk and Rock. SCREAMING VIOLETS. London based Punk Garage Rock.