Described as the funniest dad on Instagram, stand-up comedian George has racked up hundreds of millions of views for his hilarious online sketches about the big things in life, like owning an air fryer, watching a David Beckham documentary, and the excruciating experience of trying to do a jigsaw with your kid. Now he's bringing his brand-new stand-up show to the stage. It wont just be about parenting though, because he has done loads this year. He's bought a new hoover, watched some more stuff on Netflix loads.

Presented by Now Wave. This is an 18+ event

Nick Harper is one the UK's best kept musical secrets. Those who have witnessed the spellbinding, one-man show will tell you this. A childhood growing up surrounded by the musical prowess of some of the 60's most revered songwriters & musicians, not to mention being son of Roy Harper, along with 20 years of crafting songs & touring the land has spawned a truly one-off, original guitarist & songwriter who stands alone as a UK great, to be cherished & revered. For over two decades, he has been dazzling audiences, reviewers & fellow artists alike with his heady mix of virtuosity, boyish charm, showmanship & sheer bravado. An imagination bursting with ideas has seen Nick release 11 solo albums to critical acclaim, earning a Number 1 spot in the charts with the seminal hit 'Blue Sky Thinking'.

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.

Naima Bock co-founded Goat Girl with friends at age 15, and after releasing their debut album on Rough Trade Records she left the band to explore other musical avenues. Her music now combines folk influenced songwriting with jazzy instrumentation, partially inspired by Naima's childhood growing up in Brazil.

Rob Green is a soul/pop artist from Nottingham who draws from the R&B, Soul, Indie, Rock and Gospel music he was raised on to inspire the music he makes.

Northern Irish experimental folk songwriter and producer Joshua Burnside is something of a regional anomaly. With a brooding, powerful sound echoing artists of places afar and time long gone, his enthralling craft defies local comparison in striving towards an aesthetic as much as visual as it is sonic. Balanced with a diverse palette of sounds, Burnside deftly blends alt-folk and elements of the Irish folk song tradition with South American rhythms and Eastern European influences, whilst introducing synthetic and found-sounds, synths loops and crunching beats to create a stormy world that shifts and swirls perspective like a lingering lucid dream.

Joe Sutherland is a comedian and Greggs brand ambassador. Stand-up, acting, writing, influencing, there is nothing he won’t think about doing and maybe even get around to. He performs all over the UK and internationally, sometimes on the internet and sometimes on the television (nature’s internet).

BBC Radio Young Folk Awards Nominee, UKE Magazine Best Newcomer winner and now English Folk Expo Mentor Scheme participant, Amelia Coburn is a truly stunning solo performer who bears comparisons to Kate Bush and Nick Drake with beguiling original folk and jazz influenced songs (many of which have received national airplay on 6music, BBC Radio 2 and RTE1 in Ireland - she can count Mark Radcliffe and Tom Robinson as big fans) who has performed at Cambridge Folk Festival, Costa Del Folk in Ibiza and numerous other national and international events including sell out solo shows in her native North East and elsewhere as well as supporting a diverse range of artists including The Wedding Present, Steve Harley and the late folk legend Vin Garbutt.

With captivating musicianship and a sound that is unapologetically her own, Heather Ferrier is a force to be reckoned with. An “engaging talker and magnetic performer” (NARC magazine), the Stockport born accordionist, clog dancer and composer is changing the perceptions of alt-folk on her own terms. Her latest EP Engine for the Sound creates music that sets the accordion free from its stereotypes, and with an extended line-up of musicians, expresses everything Heather stands for using powerful melodies and jazz-influenced harmony. Bold, passionate and enthralling; the EP has been played on BBC Radio 6 music, and well as being favourably reviewed in local and national publications. When performing, Heather is now joined by guitarist Alasdair Paul (Pons Aelius, Jordan Aikin and Quercus) and drummer Adam Stapleford (Ponyland, Yes! Grasshopper). On stage, the trio perform music that is an explosion of groove and melody that embellishes Heather's signature alt-folk style. The combination of Ferrier, Paul and Stapleford's medley of influences and genre-bending collaborations transcends the limits of contemporary instrumental folk music, employing Heather's distinct compositional style to create a show with both emotive and upbeat moments. As well as her solo work, Heather collaborates in the North East with RŪNN, Jon Doran and the Northern Assembly and Jordan Aikin and Quercus.

Two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Lauren Pattison is back with a brand-new show. She's decided she wants to come back bigger, braver and maybe blonder... either way it's time to put her big girl pants on. As seen on Roast Battle (Comedy Central), Stand Up For Live Comedy (BBC One), Comedy Up Late (ABC) and as heard on the smash-hit Have A Word podcast.

Multi award-winning comedian Ian Smith (As heard on BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz and The Now Show - and seen on Comedy Central Live) returns to the Monkey Barrel with a work in progress of a brand new show. Expect complex theatrical techniques such as saying things loudly and walking around the stage a bit. It'll be a lot of fun. Amused Moose Comedy Award and Three Weeks Editors' Award Winner 2017. Double Chortle Award Nominee 2020. "Catch him now before his inevitable jump to the big time" The Telegraph "A riot of sprightly silliness" ★★★★ Chortle "An effortlessly brilliant stand-up show” ★★★★ The Scotsman

Rootikal Expessions Sessions returns to Leeds for the first event of 2024, powered by the wonderful Impressa Soundsystem and joined by some of the hottest rootikal selectas out of the North, at the Hyde Park Book Club. Expect top music from Sista Emma (Impressa), Sis Star Selecta and Being One all in rotation, coming together in unity, alongside Alexis who comes down to share a positive message inna Leeds community. Tickets £3.50 advanced (+bf) and £5 OTD. Cash Preferred.

VERSUS. Art moves in cycles. The last few decades have seen the world re-visit the swinging '60's, the psychedelic '70's, and the electric '80's, bringing us up to.... now. Re-visiting the grunge scene with an injection of something just a bit more special comes Versus. This all new, all original, Leeds based act come packed with echoes of Sound Garden, early Pearl Jam and Nirvana, blended with the tones of a disenfranchised and forgotten era. Featuring Bear on bass, Cal on drums, Sparks on Lead Guitar & Neil 'Shortie' Short on vocals / Rhythm Guitar. Versus is the product of years of industry experience, pouring from previous success with Further From the Truth, My Older Ego, Lost in Olympus, Enemy Within, Monster Jaw, Fisting For Glory to name but a few. With their EP Alternative Reality , already taking the US airwaves by storm, they're now poised for the release of their Third crushing EP, yet to be named. Versus are fresh from playing main stage shows at Pease and Richmond Live festivals supporting acts such as: Lightning Seeds, Aaron Buchanan and the Cult Classics, Tom Hingley and Jaya the Cat. Versus - become part of the movement. Lie to the Council Lie to the Council is a Yorkshire-based indie rock band known for delivering high-energy, melodic, and edgy tracks that dive into the ups and downs of everyday life all served with a sharp, sarcastic twist. Blending punchy guitar riffs with infectious hooks, their sound captures the raw emotion and humor of modern living. Fronted by Chris Taylor, with Mark Lewis on lead guitar, Martin Everett on bass, and Jon Logan on drums, the band brings an electrifying energy to both their recordings and live shows. Whether it's a biting commentary on daily struggles or an anthemic call to let loose, Lie to the Council makes sure every song hits hard and leaves a lasting impression. Their Demo EP, Sore Misgivings is available now! Turn it up, dive in, and get ready for the soundtrack to your wildest days. REJECTED REALITY Rejected Reality are a powerhouse alt-rock trio hailing from North Yorkshire, blending emotional storytelling with hard hitting rock. With a self-titled EP released in 2019 and their full-length album Substitute Your Own dropping in 2022, Rejected Reality have carved out a sound thats both gritty and melodic rooted in alt-rock, but never afraid to push the boundaries. Their live résumé includes everything from the historic Royal Hall in Harrogate, to venues like the Fulford Arms, and their own homegrown music event, Ripon Rocks, which they hosted from 2016 to 2019. If youre into high-energy riffs, pounding rhythms, and lyrics that hit home, Rejected Reality are a band you wont want to miss.

Fiercely honest, Jackies lyricism portrays an intense duality and a vulnerability that is instantly relatable. Turning inwards to explore notions of motherhood, imposter syndrome and getting older, while simultaneously outwards through commentary on the cost of living, polluted water, the constant sell on social media and the off menu Starbucks coffee obsession. With the band citing the recent influences of Blue Weekend and Skinty Fia alongside the likes of Can and the soundtracks of Ennio Moriconne, mastering engineer Christian Wright (Wolf Alice, Fontaines D.C., Pigs x7) proves the perfect fit with Chris McManus (Blank Studios) heading up recording & production. Sonically, Pit Pony remain loyal to their roots, noting the influence of regional titans Nadine Shah and The Futureheads and with the ENGLISH ACCENT god damn it reminder on PJ Harveys Uh Huh Her in mind, Jackie Purver stays true to her accent. Dead Stars sees Pit Pony deliver an expanded but yet more balanced and personal conception of their craft. Garth Purver explains that the band were aiming for a more rounded and complete record that showcased multiple sides to us but hung together as one piece of work rather than a collection of separate tracks. While Andrew Jones mentions how the band encouraged each other to pull on those strands and incorporate more of our personal taste in the sound.

A reputation for high-octane and immersive performances, Dirty Nice will transport you to a surreal world of alt-pop dance magic.

A TV favourite, and now an aspiring doctor’s wife, Josh Jones is now knee-deep into his 30's and nothing thrills him more than a Greggs Sausage Roll and an M&S food shop. Living a more sedate life isn’t without its challenges though - he’s still trying to earn his cat’s respect!

Award winning Northern comedian Aaron Wood sets out on his highly anticipated debut tour! Following two back to back sell out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and fresh off tour support for huge Australian comic Luke Kidgell, Tom Stade & Fin Taylor he's quickly establishing himself as a comic with a very bright future. His stand up and podcast clips have amassed over 100 million views online. Join him + support for an upbeat, positive and heartwarming show that asks is there more to life than this.

Ben Pope ('a total delight' - Fest) brings his brand-new UK stand-up tour to Brighton.   Look, there's no easy way to put this. Last year, Ben got circumcised. On purpose, and as recommended by medical professionals. This show is a 55min inventory of his ensuing masculine panic. Expect jokes and stories on: the male ego, pillow talk, charity shops, the sublime mystery of having a father, and also exactly one pig.   It's a show about losing a part of yourself. A very specific part. See you there. Chop chop.

Tennessee native Hannah Juanita left her home state in search of her sound. After a few years of travelling, odd jobs and building stories, she ended up in Nashville with ‘nothing but her dog Loretta, her guitar, and a handful of heartbreak songs’ – and doesn’t that sound like a country-origin story?

Nathan O’Regan has a mastery over his voice that his peers surely envy. Slipping gracefully between gritty impassioned pleas and sweet longing melodies, Nathan pairs his beautiful singing with delicate, refined songwriting. A natural raconteur, his songs are full of melancholy and hopefulness that have captivated audiences all around Ireland and beyond.

Join Carl Donnelly, one of the UKs finest comedians as he brings you up to speed on how he's settling into being a married middle-aged father with recurring stomach ulcers, a bald patch, and an internet search history that now includes anti-leakage boxer shorts. Previously nominated for both the Best Newcomer and Best Show in the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, he's appeared on such shows as Mock The Week and Russell Howards Good News as well as recently supporting Kevin Bridges on his international tour. He's also a regular on radio (BBC 5Lives Fighting Talk and Talksport) as well as being one half of the podcast TVI (Two Vegan Idiots).

EVER is a dynamic three-piece indie rock band from Cleethorpes, UK, influenced by grunge and pop-punk, and known for their live performances.

Phildel Hoi Yee Ng, better known mononymously as Phildel, is an English singer, pianist, and songwriter from London with a neo-classical sound. Her name is a composite of her Chinese father and Irish mother's names.

Spearheaded by brothers Finn (vocals, guitar) and Conor Keogh (bass), and completed by Oli Spackman (drums) and Jimmy Lanwern (guitar), alt-rock band Keo have been a staple on the burgeoning live circuit, cementing themselves as one of the most exciting live acts around.

Luke De-Sciscio is a UK singer-songwriter whose music sounds like it was transported from a different era of songwriting and a different dimension of thought. Poetically intricate and yet entirely human, the magic of Luke lays in the honesty of expression. His honey voice and harp-like guitar round out the artist to make Luke De-Sciscio a shining light in the modern music scene.

Communion ONE Presents Oscar Blue Presented by Communion ONE. This is an 18+ event.

A brand new show from award-winning comedian, star of Live at the Apollo, and co-host of award-winning podcast Trusty Hogs - Helen is back and is struggling. She has spent the last year being forced to hang out with someone she doesn’t like and who honestly does not like her. It’s tense, it’s uncomfortable, they won’t leave.

Scottish Comedian of the Year winner and host of the Some Laugh podcast. Marc is a regular panellist and writer on BBC Scotland's satirical news show Breaking the News, has performed stand-up on BBC Scotland TV series The Comedy Underground & Edinburgh Unlocked and is the host of the popular Some Laugh podcast.

Stevie Martin has built a significant following and acclaim for her prolific online output which includes a series of regular viral sketches with Lola-Rose Maxwell which have amassed over 20 million views (3 million of which on Tiktok) two hit podcasts (Nobody Panic with Tessa Coates and Might Delete Later with Gina Martin) which collectively receive over 100,000 downloads a month, and a regular long-form improvised comedy book club on Twitch. A writer published everywhere from Vice to the Guardian, Stevie’s first book, Nobody Panic, was published by Hodder Studios and adapts her hit podcast.

Crosstown Concerts presents: Gareth Dunlop Plus Support Presented by Crosstown Concerts. This is an 18+ event

70's influenced funkster and soft-rocker Joel Sarakula (AUS) will perform at Hyde Park Book Club for the first time to present his new album 'Soft Focus' on Nov 1st 2025. Joel has graced the stages of international festivals Primavera, SXSW and Glastonbury over the years and has been championed by the likes of Craig Charles, Mary Anne Hobbes and Lauren Laverne on 6 Music and Radio 2. Don't miss this chance to see Joel Sarakula in a rare headline UK show. Expect soft-rock, disco, dad puns and lots of jazzy chords JOEL SARAKULA Imagine if Ray Manzarek was the frontman for the Bee Gees... Its a neat visual introduction to Joel Sarakula, a UK-based Australian artist who writes, producesand sings Soulful Pop, gazing out at a contemporary world through vintage glasses, vintage threads and long blond hair. His music is informed by a rich, 1970s-inspired palette, drawing on soft-rock, funk and disco influences: sunny, uptempo jams for darker times. Self-aware that he looks and occasionally sounds like the love child of Ray Manzarek and the Gibb brothers, his self-deprecating sense of humour is always there just below the fringe.

Angela Barnes (Mock The Week, Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and former chair of BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz) has good intentions but trying to live your best life, as it turns out, is really bloody hard.

Dogshow celebrate the launch of their album 'Run with Me' as part of a UK Autumn tour. Support TBA Dogshow are 2 brothers traversing the astral planes of dance music - whilst dressed as poodles. These two full-bodied canine siblings are on a mission to create the ultimate party experience, fusing live techno and rave with real instruments. Performing in the middle of the audience on their battery powered Dog Trolley they conduct an animalistic howling at the moon ceremony. The show invariably descends into a feral ritual of chaos and abandon. Part space-age cabaret, part canine cult this is dance music at its most gloriously unhinged. Join the spectacle and unleash your inner canine. Boiler Room meets Crufts on a trip to space

An idiosyncratic, challenging and richly lyrical singer/ songwriter, Junior Brother is the pseudonym of Co. Kerry, Ireland singer Ronan Kealy. Chosen as The Irish Times’ Best Irish Act of 2019 and nominated for the 2019 Choice Music Prize for Album of the Year, Junior Brother has built a rabid following thanks to unmissable live shows, and music both excitingly forward-looking and anciently evocative. His strange stories unfold with reckless abandon upon a distinctive guitar and foot tambourine accompaniment, influenced as much by the avant-garde as music from the Middle Ages and his home place in rural Ireland.

1 in 6 adults in the UK will lose their hearing in their lifetime; two of those are Ray Bradshaw’s parents. The multi award winning comedian is back on tour with a brand-new show all about growing up as a CODA; A Child of Deaf Adults. His upbringing was nothing like the Oscar winning film and he’s here to tell you why. CODA is a funny, heartwarming show all about the brilliant things that happen when you grow up in a house where sign language is the first language used; whether it’s watching his dad shut his eyes to win any argument or beating his in-laws easily when they suggested playing charades against a deaf family on Christmas Day. Ray’s previous shows Deaf Com One and Doppelginger were huge successes and sold-out theatres across the world. As this show is all about growing up with deaf parents every show of CODA will have a BSL interpreter. Ray has previously supported John Bishop on his UK arena tour after John described him as ‘one of the best comedians in the country’.

Maddox Jones is a singer-songwriter from Northampton whose music is as real as it gets. Growing up in a commune with no television and little access to the outside world, he picked up a guitar at age 7 and started writing songs to make sense of life. Music has always been an escape for me, he says and that raw honesty still defines his sound today. Now enjoying his most prolific years, Maddoxs voice is instantly recognisable, and his songs are epic, emotional, and unfiltered. Fresh from supporting Will Young and Lucy Spraggan on tour, hes building a powerful connection with audiences across the UK one heartfelt song at a time. Join Maddox on his remarkable rise for an intimate night of soulful pop, honest storytelling, and real connection.

Rapper/producer JoeJas becomes the Left Handed Bandit, masked up and traveling throughout UK venues! Bringing his off the wall sounds, blending many genres and electrifying live performance. The Left Handed Bandit will also bring accomplices; Basement Flat, retropxssy & ACE C0NWAY! To help him on his journey.

Brighton five-piece art-rock outfit Youth Sector deliver an agitated, robotic sound packed with witty barbs and boopy bits.

Jenny’s had one of the most original experiences ever: moving to the UK as an Australian. She’s frozen her eggs, re-downloaded Hinge and is ready for an adventure. Join her as she shares her stories of phone snatching, failing to understand the Scottish accent and finding herself.

CIEL met on the South Coast of England where they distilled their differing influences into grunge-pop finery. Early on the band caught the eye of BBC 6’s Steve Lamacq who included them as a spotlight artist on his show. They gained further radio plays across the UK and US (BBC 6 Music, KEXP, WFUV) as well as loyal support from online publications like CLASH Magazine, Under The Radar and Earmilk.

British Birds is a DIY melancholic psych-pop band from Chorley, England, characterized by catchy hooks, lullaby-like melodies, and a sobering melancholy. They are known for their collaboration and DIY ethic, drawing inspiration from artists like Neutral Milk Hotel, The Vaselines, and Ty Segall. The band's music is described as a blend of wistful acoustic psych and pop beats, resulting in a beautiful and nostalgic trip.

Hailing from a small town in the south-east of England, Devon has never struggled to find inspiration in the most unlikely of places. Working and producing from his bedroom, he has become a favourite of media, and taste-making streaming platforms alike – having been added to several notable playlists. With a completely DIY debut album under his belt, he is now focused on taking full advantage of the upward trajectory that he is currently on.

With an unusual lineup of cello, violin, flute, guitar, bass and drums, The New Eves DIY nature and fierce spirit seem to be conjuring some kind of folkloric punk revival. With a poetic honesty about who they are and what they love at the core, their rhythms are like galloping horses and were they on a mountaintop, their voices would ring for miles. Going to a New Eves show is like being complicit in some kind of ritualistic opening. They tear up rock and roll at its roots, expressing a journey through seance, strings and electric guitar. Theyre a work of art to witness and a sensational climax to be felt.

Home Counties make melodically rigid, socially-charged anthems that are both lyrically tongue-in-cheek and scathingly satirical. The quintet who were previously known as Haze, combine angular guitar work with furious percussion and have toured with the likes of Shame, Sports Team and Pip Blom. Their debut EP Redevelopment on has had radio support from Huw Stephens and Jack Saunders (BBC Radio 1), Tom Robinson (BBC 6 Music) and Matt Wilkinson (Beats 1).

The Rions are an Australian four-piece indie rock band from the Northern Beaches, New South Wales.

Introducing Congolese artist Noémi Jazzmine taking the stage at @hydeparkbookclub on June 29th, showcasing her genre-blending songwriting that fuses Rumba, Seben, R&B, and Gospel music all while interchanging languages of English, Lingala, and French. Although shes only been part of the Leeds music scene for the past six months being based in Nottingham, shes already performed at venues @vinylwhistle ,@utm_studio ,@dominoclubleeds and even gracing the stage at @leedsjazzfest on May 24th as part of @djlubijovanovic 's Takeover at the @welcometoleeds stage. Her work as a political activist has led her to join the panel discussion for the screening of the film Soundtrack to a Coup d'État, organized by the @congoleseactionyouthplatform. This powerful documentary explores the assassination of the first Prime Minister of the DRC, Patrice Lumumba Featuring Noémi on stage is SIL-VAH, an Angolan-Portuguese Afrobeat artist based in Leeds. His sound fuses rich African rhythms with modern production, capturing real-life emotions and experiences through blending smooth melodies with powerful storytelling. He has opened for acts like 'Stefflon Don' and 'Sai So' along with his music regularly featured on BBC Radio. He is also an Afrobeat/Afrohouse dancer, having caught the attention of UK Afroswing group NSG, Mr Eazi, imjustbait, Rising Talents, and many other influencers Our Support act is Devon Salinas, a Neo Soul artist bringing a fresh, genre-blending sound to the modern soul scene. Hailing from the heart of America, Devon combines the richness of Blues, the groove of Neo Soul, and the sophistication of Jazz to create music thats both timeless and unmistakably his own. Influenced by icons like DAngelo, Isaiah Sharkey, and Michael Jackson, Devons sound is smooth, soulful, and deeply rooted in emotional connection. His laid-back, feel-good style lifts spirits and invites listeners to unwind and truly feel the music. #leedsmusic #ukrnb #afrobeat #congolesemusic #seben #congoleserumba #hydeparkbookclub #neosoul #rnbmusic #leeds #nottingham

A Celebration of Psych, Shoegaze, Dreampop & all things Lynch! The inaugural Leeds avant-gathering, this year's event pays homage to the inspiring sights and soundtracks of a recently departed genius that was David Lynch. As well as the live music expect flowing visuals courtesy of Paul Miller, cherry pie upstairs and Damn Fine Coffee! There will be short films highlighting the work of The David Lynch Foundation & Merch available to raise money for their work. All this plus the excellent range of beverages you come to expect from HPBC. Funds will be raised for The David Lynch Foundation UK to honour his legacy. 6 Bands for £12 that's right. For just £2 per band you get all of this wonderment! HPBC operate a safe spaces policy Midnight Rodeo Signing with FatCat Records in 2022, and having released four singles to date, Nottingham-based Midnight Rodeo have now delivered their debut album, Chaos Era. Extensive, relentless touring (sold-out hometown shows,The Great Escape, Dot To Dot, and Kendall Calling) created a tight-knit family, their pleasure in playing as an ensemble is instantly evident on the album. When asked about this theyll explain, We want people to tap into why we are always smiling on stage" Describing themselves as a "musical spaghetti western" the Pychadelic Art Pop Sextet release Album "Chaos Era" on FatCat recordings on 11th July including critically acclaimed single "Dixon", it's the perfect chance to celebrate the album with them close to release date before their UK tour in the Autumn. Lozenge - Recently released debut EP, 'Blink Into Nothing' The Leeds-based shoegaze band collect their first 3 singles, plus new song Aubrey Plaza, into their debut extended play. The EP was released on cassette and CD by Oregon-based DIY tape label, Pleasure Tapes. The band was formed by Joe Collinson (vocals, guitars), who recruited Jacob Marston (drums, ex-Dead Naked Hippies) and James Heywood (bass). "Blink Into Nothing contains several moments of awestruck musical excellence, especially the guitars poised delivery of beauty and discordance, and shows a band beginning to converge as one" - Louder Than War - Abandoned Buildings hail from Bradford and Leeds, UK, known for their DIY shoegaze, psych, post-rock influences and a love for FX pedals, making music in their delapidated old mill in Bradford. Sophomore album "Eroding Light" was released in 2024. Their music is influenced by the post-industrial landscape of the city and the stark beauty of the surrounding moors. "They are rather good at what they do, theyre a band you need to uncork and let breathe for a while, let them take their time to pleasantly reward you with their positive blend of flavour" -Organ Magazine- Forming - deliver essential shoegaze and dream-pop straight from West Yorkshire They released the Album 'Everything's Brilliant in 2023. " They previously operated for years as psych rock outfit, Unstable Journey. The change in name started a new chapter for this underground band of psych-loving compadres. The bands new offering builds on their debut while refining their sound into something more focussed and immersive in the process. Last years album was impressive yet its soon apparent that theyve reached a whole new level of hazy magnificence with Everythings Brilliant. If youre partial to a little dreamgaze, drawn to the atmospheric end of indie rock and perhaps fond of a little melodic jangle then step right this way." -Louder Than War- New Ghost - An art-rock/shoegaze/dreampop band based in Sheffield/UK. The band meld blissfully huge guitars, with dual female/male vocals on tracks that take in 90s inspired grunge, to IDM inflected dreampop. Releasing a series of densely melodic, brilliantly received EPs and a mini-album since 2019, the band released A Dagger In Every Tide, their debut album in late '24. The record further explored expansive shoegazey prog-pop, which once again received praise across the board. NOIZZE called it devastating but beautiful, Sheffield Magazine called it luscious, sweeping and overpowering. Lines of Silence - are an experimental kosmische band from the stranger reaches of North West England. LOS combine experimental analogue and digital electronics, motorik beats, improvisation and drone rock guitar explosions to create an immersive, expansive and contemporary take on psychedelia. They have been covered and reviewed in print and online publications, including Electronic Sound, Fresh on the Net, Moonbuilding and International Times. Our tracks have featured on various radio stations, including on BBC6 Musics Riley & Coe and The Freak Zone

Hawksley Workman is a JUNO Award-winning and Gold Record certified singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Since his ground-breaking self-produced indie debut For Him and The Girls (1999) through to chart-topping singles of the 2020’s, Hawksley has careened between major label international smash hits to Canadiana soaked indie releases. Boasting a catalogue of 17 solo records, Hawksley’s genre defying style strings together folk, chart pop and irrepressible cabaret. His show-stopping vocals on songs about weather, love, heartbreak and tales of end-times have garnered him a league of devoted fans. Performing over a thousand shows worldwide, Hawksley has headlined prestigious venues like Massey Hall and The Olympia in Paris. For a uniquely Canadian artist Hawksley has built loyal fan bases in the UK, France, Norway and Australia launching many successful tours, demystifying and delighting fans while drawing on an enviable catalogue of mischievous favourites, glammy stompers and heartfelt hymns to small town Canada. Presented by DMP. This is an 18+ event

I've got a terrible feeling about this show. Like, somehow the whole thing is doomed. I've got this recurring dream where I'm on stage, thousands of miles from home and the crowd has turned on me. There are thousands of them and they are all booing me and Sofia Vergara (Modern Family) is there, and so is Simon Cowell and he's slamming his fist into a red buzzer and the sound splits the air like a gunshot and the ceiling rips open and confetti rains down like debris but the booing only gets louder and louder and louder and louder and then I wake up. And ! realise that all of that actually happened to me.

Femme Fatale Faerytales (Adult Storytelling) Presents: Once Upon a Time (Fringe Preview ahead of her Fringe Debut) Come meet a real-life faery It was the faeries who taught the witches, the wise women, all that they know. Women spun faerytales on their tongue to spread the word among adult ears. Wise words made infantile by men. Come meet a real-life Faery. Let her whisper her words into your ears. Hear her tale of truth. For it's true, faeries cannot lie. This, I promise you. This faery has a story thatll make your hair curl and your eyes sparkle. Shell change you, transport you, introduce you to a whole new world and show you a view brand new. "Captivating storytelling with a feminist agenda." - Grand Opera House York

The Musical Threads of the Silk Roads is arare invitation to travel through the landscapes, sounds and stories of the ancient Silk Roads through a cinema-concert that weaves live Oud and travel film. For the first time in the UK, Ibantuta, a Basque musician and Oud player, presents his cinema-concert. A truly unique show that blends live music and storytelling with original travel film projections captured during a year-long journey across 12 countries of the Silk Roads, from China to Turkey. With his Oud as his compass, Ibantuta retraced the musical exchanges that once flowed between China, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Along the way, he met traditional instrument players and collaborated with over 40 musicians, recomposing age-old repertoires through a contemporary lens. In thisimmersive cinema-concert, Ibantuta invites the audience to travel with him on a reflective sensory experience a meditation on travel, memory, and the threads that connect us across borders and time. Watch the trailer below ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPqaDRAoNYs "Magical and touched with a wild sort of genius. " - Songlines Magazine "Here, it is all about kindness, dedication, talent, and gratitude. And about a new way of fostering social connection along humanitys ancient paths. -Haizebegi World Music Festival, France This show is suitable to all ages from 12+, world music lovers and cultural audiences. Please note : Tickets may be purchased on the door by cash only when doors open. Ticket sales close shortly after doors open.

Honk are a genre-warping six-piece that are here to rewire your idea of country music. It’s called “Trashcan Country" - a raucous, rough-edged twist on twang. It’s been dragged through the back alleys of punk, doused in garage-rock grit, and left to dry in the blazing sun. At the core of Honk is their electrifying live show - equal parts hoedown and meltdown - which has earned them support slots with trailblazers like Meryl Streak, Delivery, and Being Dead, as well as consistent backing from BBC 6 Music’s Marc Riley. With The Real Red Foley, Randy Harrison, Chubby Hellrat, Yeehaw Culhane, L.E. Steel, and Stanley Knife at the helm, Honk delivers a sound that’ll make you stomp your boots - or knock them clean off. As their debut album, One Star, prepares to drop this May on Swish Swash and chrüsimüsi Records, the buzz is building into a full-blown roar. Brudenell Presents... This is a 14+ event (Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)

LOVE IS NOISE is an exercise in empathy, both lyrically and musically. The band’s Century Media debut, To live in a different way, straddles the roughshod riffing and volume of their DIY origins while embracing shoegaze-facing melodiousness, hints of Brit-pop, and a beating (and bleeding) heart erupting from Cam Humphrey’s plaintive vocals. Co-produced by the band with engineer Kel Pinchin and mixed by John Markson (Drug Church, Drain, The Story So Far), To live in a different way is a startling debut album. From the opening track, “Devotion,” where Humphrey’s voice invokes passion and positivity, to the second track, “Soft Glow,” the album’s first single where he croons, “You are the one that shines on me,” before launching into a throat-shredding exaltation of emotion amidst a crushing battery of slashing guitars and battering drums, it’s clear from the onset that LOVE IS NOISE’s heartbeat is a thunderous one. FFO: Loathe, Deftones, The Smashing Pumpkins This is an 18+ event

Italian post-punk/death-rock Horror Vacui five piece return to the UK with a headline show at the Hope & Ruin, Brighton on Thursday 14th August. Supports to be announced soon Entry 18+ Horror Vacui blends early ’80s goth with post-punk in a horror-tinged sound. Their name reflects a signature style built on tight, guitar-driven songs, sing-along hooks and vocal lines many of which have become modern goth anthems as for “In Darkness You Will Feel Alright”. Fans of Corpus Delicti, Sisters of Mercy, Christian Death and Killing Joke will find familiar ground, but their catalog reaches far beyond nostalgia. Their lyrics explore identity, darkness, society and the human psyche with a raw, punk-rooted urgency that also defines their live presence and political ethos. Presented by Gotobeat Ltd. This is an 18+ event

James Yorkston celebrates the release of his new album The Route to the Harmonium; produced by Yorkston and David Wrench, it is James’ first solo record since 2014’s Cellardyke Recording and Wassailing Society (CRAWS) and follows the two collaborative albums he made as one third of Yorkston/Thorne/Khan as well as the release of his debut novel Three Craws in 2016. James Yorkston has been releasing music on Domino Records since 2002 – His debut album ‘Moving Up Country’ being ‘Rough Trade’s Album of the Year’. James was an integral original member of the much lauded and hugely influential Fence Collective (King Creosote, Pictish Trail, KT Tunstall, Beta Band etc). James’ first steps out of Fife as a solo artist were made in 2001 after he sent a demo cassette to folk-rock legend John Martyn asking for a support slot on the Edinburgh date of John’s upcoming tour, only for John to hear the cassette and offer James all 31 dates of the tour.

Charlie Bennett is an indie/bedroom-pop artist from Birmingham.

Azamiah are a Glasgow-based nu-jazz band nestled within the burgeoning music scene of Glasgow and Scotland since 2020. Through their music, Azamiah brings a healing experience, taking you on a journey across moody and light landscapes. Debut album IN PHASES was released June 2023 on Rebecca’s Records and its popularity has grown steadily since. The band has played on stages across the UK and Europe including Latitude Festival, Brick Lane Jazz Festival, JAZZMI festival & North Sea Round Town. With their second release - TWO LANDS - set for May 2025, Azamiah continues to develop their sound through the exploration of new soundscapes and sonic worlds. Band members include INDIA BLUE, Josef Akin, Alex Palmer and Norman Villeroux. Presented by JOY.. This is an 18+ event

DHP Presents: Gallus \+ Support Presented by DHP FAMILY. This is an 18+ event

Whitney K is the coming man! Described by UNCUT Magazine as a Nomadic Canadian channelling magical realism, country rock and Lou Reed he brings his band and new album to the streets of Bedford for a night wild rock n roll through the lens of a master storyteller and poet. It's going to be a wild ride and you'll want to be able to say you were there! This promises to be something very special with the added bonus of slacker Americana hipsters Flypaper unfurling their flag in support. Book early. Stay late.

Hypnotic dance-punk from Naarm/Melbourne £2 off our pizza if you show your DICE ticket Presented by Live Nation This is an 18+ event

LEAP are raucous indie-pop-rockers who made their mark as one of the most exciting acts in rock following the release of their highly-anticipated debut album.

In support of his upcoming single, My Kinda Girl, Scott Lavene has announced an 11 date UK tour throughout September. My Kinda Girl is the third in a series of singles put out this year that will pave the way for his forthcoming debut album in 2019. Born in Essex, Scott Lavene was raised on power ballads, punk and swearing. In bands since his teens, Scott travelled about, scratching out a living with deadbeat jobs trying to find something to cling to. After couple of years in France and a brief stint in New York, including a playing at the infamous CBGB's Scott returned to London and came close to a major label deal with his sordid songs. Instead Scott disappeared on a rusty old boat, a floating shed, for five years. Hiding from the world. Broke and bemused. Solitude and lonely debauchery. After five years of this Scott went kaput, so spent some time in a house for the bewildered where he emerged full of life and songs. A self released album in a band called Big Top Heartbreak led to being signed to Funnel Music as a solo artist. The first single, 'It's All Gonna Blow' has been played by Steve Lamacq on his BBC 6Music show and Scott had a residency at the Brighton Fringe as well as a sell out show at Crofters Rights in Bristol for the 7inch vinyl release show.

Lastelle is an emotive post-rock band from Oxford, England. Their music combines powerful melodies with intense, raw energy, showcased in singles like "Breath Me In" and "Life in Silhouettes".

Fkp Scorpio presents Murdo Mitchell Live.

Brighton-based quartet really big really clever have quickly cemented themselves as a vital force in the UK emo and grunge scene. Since their explosive debut in 2023, the band has turned heads with their dynamic sound and relentless energy. Releasing their debut LP via Beth Shalom Records (home to acts like itoldyouiwouldeatyou, Buds., and Regal Cheer) teaming up with producer Tom Hill, the record showcased a seamless blend of grunge, indie, punk, and emo, earning the band a growing legion of fans. Influenced by artists such as Deftones, Reuben, PUP and Violent Soho, the core duo of Jared Tomkins and Jordan Lilford formed the project after the split of their previous band, Gender Roles. Lacking the correct amount of limbs for full live performances, they brought in Brighton scene stalwarts Chris Childs and Sam Perkins to round out the line up, ensuring their onstage energy matched the power of their recordings. Since their formation, really big really clever have played and toured alongside notable acts like Tigercub, Sweet Pill, Have Mercy, Gaffa Tape Sandy, Church Girls, and Family Dinner, solidifying their reputation as one of the most exciting live bands in the scene. 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year, with the release of their single, “floss is boss” and a string of UK tour dates. With whispers of a second full-length album on the horizon, really big really clever are poised to take their sound to even greater heights. JOY. Present 14+, under 16s accompanied by an adult

Elliot returns with more of his biting wit and trademark dark sense of humour about the hellish year he, and humanity, has had. Seen on Comedy Central's Roast Battle and Comedy Central at the Comedy Store.

MF Tomlinson is an Australian-born London-based artist who, with his collaborators the MFs, crafts sonic worlds that draw upon acid folk, prog, jazz and ambient music – lying somewhere between Bill Callahan, Yo La Tengo, and Leonard Cohen.

Novelty Island is the project of Liverpool-based songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Tom McConnell. He takes inspiration from the pop music, surrealism and melancholy of the North.

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.

Anna Phoebe McElligott is a London-based violinist, composer, and broadcaster who performs in musical genres including contemporary classical, rock, folk, jazz, Celtic, and Middle Eastern music.

Novelty Island \[aka Tom McConnell\] releases third album Jigsaw Causeway on October 3rd, 2025 via Liverpool indies 9x9 Records & Ripe Records. In support, the Jigsaw Causeway tour will be trailing across the country throughout the autumn, calling at Novelty Island strongholds of Liverpool, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and London. Inspired by the fuzzed-out, woozy production of Grandaddy, Beck and Boards of Canada, Jigsaw Causeway is a darker collection of surreal, melancholic lo-fi pop songs than previous Novelty Island releases. The album was composed by utilising fragments of music in a variety of combinations, pieced together by McConnell to create his latest body of work. This mighty puzzle began on tape in Aberhosan, then harmonium tracked in Oxford, a brass band captured in Kippax and the record's final stages tracked in Liverpool. The new album artwork also features a papier-mâché sculpture of a train featuring 50,000 jigsaw pieces created by McConnell. His unique papier-mâché animated props bring a unique aesthetic to the striking Novelty Island live show. Novelty Island’s hook-filled dream pop channels surrealism and Northern melancholy through classic songwriting. The project is led by Liverpool-based songwriter and producer, Tom McConnell, who describes the sound as “Paul McCartney having an argument with Bernard Black”. Eclectic songs inspired by childhood, motorways, trains, old televisions, cowboys, space, birds and balloons form their first two albums How Are You Coping With This Century? and Wallsend Weekend Television. Both albums have received great support from Shindig!, MOJO, BBC 6 Music, BBC Introducing and Absolute Radio amongst others. The Novelty Island live band have performed at Glastonbury Festival and toured the UK extensively as a headline act and support to Sea Power, The Pale White, Scott Lavene, High Llamas and China Crisis. Please Please You & Brudenell Presents... This is a 14+ event (Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)

Classic Trucks is a new indie project from Joshua Jarman, known for his work with Langkamer. The project began as a way for Jarman to explore songwriting while learning guitar, but retains the gentle vocals reminiscent of his previous band.

Berk's Nest Presents: Liam Withnail: Chronic Boom Following a critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Liam Withnail takes his hit show Chronic Boom on his first UK tour. Join the gifted comic storyteller with over 10 million TikTok and Instagram views as he battles chronic illness and hilariously reckons with his new reality during a hospital stay. This enlightening stand-up show about how we adapt when life throws a curveball takes audiences on a rollercoaster of laughter and packs an emotional punch. Winner: Amused Moose Award for Outstanding Show 2019 and Scottish Comedy Award. Finalist of both Scottish and English Comedian of the Year.

. Presented by Futuresound. This is an 14+ event

. Presented by Futuresound. This is an 14+ event

This autumn, Leeds' longest serving jazz promoter Lubi Jovanovic (DJ Lubi) teams up with London's acclaimed jazz talent development organisation Tomorrow's Warriors for a series of three concerts across three months and two venues, showcasing the next generation of UK jazz stars. Each concert features a Tomorrow's Warriors London artist alongside a local Leeds rising jazz talent as support. The concerts will be on Sunday 28th September at The Attic (Maddy Coombs Quartet + Sophie Speed Quintet), Sunday 19th October at Hyde Park Book Club (Allexa Nava + Tom Warrilow's Cinquillo), and Saturday 22nd November at The Attic (Donovan Haffner + Reece Fogg). The RISE showcase series continues on Sunday 19th October at Hyde Park Book Club with Allexa Nava and her band from London, supported by Leeds musician Tom Warrilow Cinquillo. Here's the full info. Hailing from Peru saxophonist, flautist, and composer Allexa Nava has been making waves on the UK jazz scene for the last few years, both as an artist in her own right (performing at Ronnie Scott’s and Jazz In The Round), as well as a member of the all-female Latin ensemble and festival favourites Colectiva (booked in 2022 in Leeds by DJ Lubi). But it is her reputation as a bandleader and composer that is set to soar following the release of her highly anticipated debut EP "No Language" on the influential Jazz Re:freshed label. There is no doubt that the release of "No Language" marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for this emerging talent, whose fresh perspective and technical prowess is ready to breathe new life into the contemporary jazz scene. And it is no surprise that Nava’s recordings have already received radio play both here in the UK and internationally, including Jazz FM and BBC Introducing London, Antena 3 in Portugal, WYEP Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, and the title track was disque du jour on TSF Jazz in France. A participant on the Tomorrow’s Warriors Emerging Artists Programme, there is no denying that Allexa has already gone on an incredible journey of exploration and growth as a musician. And jazz audiences can feel justifiably excited to see where this journey leads next! “The Peruvian-born saxophonist and flautist has made a mark for herself on the contemporary UK jazz scene - and listening to her debut single, a track from her imminent EP, No Language, one can well understand why.” - Sounds and Colours "With this first EP, Allexa Nava clearly represents what distinguishes Jazz in the UK and in London, namely audacity and assurance" - La Face B "The new nugget of London jazz is from Peru! Young saxophonist Allexa Nava unveils his new EP, modern, beautifully produced, with a powerful alto sound and an often original approach. A dream!" - TSF Jazz, France Tom Warrilow, a 21-year-old drummer and alumni from Leeds Conservatoire, has already made a name for himself in the jazz world. He has studied under a distinguished group of mentors, including Dave Hamblett, Sebastiaan de Krom, and Dave Walsh at Leeds Conservatoire. Previously, he honed his skills at Chethams School of Music in Manchester, where he was mentored by Steve Berry, Les Chisnall, and Iain Dixon. Tom also gained invaluable experience working with the likes of Soweto Kinch and Mark Hodgson at the National Youth Jazz Collective. Tom is the leader and drummer of Cinquillo, a band comprising fellow Leeds Conservatoire students and alumni, including Charlie Folland on alto saxophone, Charlie Wilberforce on guitar, Joseph Frost-Tesfaye on keys, and Jade Smith on bass. The quintet's name, Cinquillo, is derived from a five-note rhythmic pattern rooted in Afro-Haitian influences that spread to Eastern Cuba after the Haitian Revolution of 1791. Their music explores the work of South African jazz legend Bheki Mseleku and saxophonist John Stubblefield, alongside Brazilian and Latin influences, as well as Tom's own original compositions. Tom's musical influences are diverse, blending Latin American rhythms from artists like João Bosco and Mongo Santamaria, with the melodic writing of Kenny Wheeler and elements of contemporary jazz. His music is becoming increasingly known for its adventurous fusion of jazz and Latin grooves, solidifying him as an exciting emerging artist with a unique voice in the jazz scene. This performance is part of Tomorrow’s Warriors’ Warriors Rise initiative, which sees the acclaimed jazz talent development organisation support three emerging Warriors’ artists, including Maddy, across a seven-date run of UK gigs, providing tour planning and marketing mentoring. Warriors Rise is a PRS Foundation Talent Development Network Partner initiative supported by PPL. More about Tomorrow’s Warriors For over 30 years, Tomorrow’s Warriors has played a vital role within its community and the wider music industry and has been credited with literally changing the face of UK jazz. Free access to Tomorrow’s Warriors artistic programme has proved crucial in nurturing the nascent talent and early careers of so many of the most exciting UK artists currently tearing up the international jazz scene including Mercury Prize 2023 recipients and BRIT Awards Best Group 2025 winners EZRA Collective, Moses Boyd, Nubya Garcia, Shabaka Hutchings and Sons of Kemet, ESKA, Jason Yarde, Denys Baptiste, Robert Mitchell, Soweto Kinch, Shirley Tetteh, Byron Wallen...the list goes on. A Black-founded and Black-led organisation, Tomorrow’s Warriors offers a pioneering, free to access, comprehensive programme of learning and training which champions and supports young Black and female talent and those who come from challenging circumstances that would be a barrier to access opportunities to pursue a music career. “Tomorrow's Warriors occupies a unique and vital space in our cultural landscape. Their work in helping positively shape future generations is of critical importance especially with the tribulations we currently face. Please keep supporting - each one, teach one!” - Gilles Peterson (BBC 6 Music/Brownswood Recordings) DJ Lubi Presents... This is a 14+ event (Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)

Dublin darling Shane Daniel Byrne is back, just about. The award-winning stand-up has become a leading act in Ireland at breakneck speed. And he is finally heading across the UK with his brand-new solo hour Whos A Big Boy? Shane is the boy from school who was capable of more, the kid who could do better. Just try catching him now. You may know him from the hit podcast Young Hot Guys, viral stand-up clips, or his sold out Edinburgh Fringe runs. And now, expect rapid-fire craic and big-hearted feelings in his brand-new show about bellies and bullies. A brilliantly honest reflection for anyone whos ever felt too soft, too weird, too queer or too much. Very, very funny BroadwayWorld My favourite new Irish comedian for many years David ODoherty He storms rooms a flare Tommy Tiernan Superb as always GCN Shane Daniel Byrne is my favourite Irish Examiner