Definitely Oasis
15 Aug 2025 - 31 Jan 2026
The perfect local warmup gig for those lucky enough for Oasis's upcoming 2025 tour.
King Tut's Wah Wah Hut
Legendary rock venue with good-value lunches and early dining.
What's On @ King Tut's Wah Wah Hut
Jalen N'gonda
16 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2025
Jalen N'gonda is one of the most captivating performers on today’s soul scene. His voice, equal parts raw feeling and elegance, exudes confidence and charm. Most recently, Jalen thrilled audiences and garnered rave reviews with his powerful solo performance in support of Thee Sacred Souls’ US tour.
Now with a pair of widely revered singles under his belt at his new home, Daptone Records, Jalen prepares for the release of his debut LP, Come Around and Love Me.
Amble
22 Aug 2025 - 27 Nov 2025
Hailing from the midlands and west of Ireland, the trio take inspiration from artists such as John Prine, Paolo Nutini, Ye Vagabonds, Talos, as well as others, and despite being in their infancy, they have already gained a strong core following from playing intimate live gigs.
The Lilacs
13 Nov 2025 - 21 Feb 2026
Indie pop band The Lilacs.
Echobelly
2 Oct 2025 - 8 Nov 2025
Echobelly debuted in 1993 with their debut EP, Bellyache, on the independent Pandemonium label. The favourable response including gushing press reviews and sold out gigs ensured the securing of a recording contract with Epic via their subsidiary, Rhythm King. Their first single, was Insomniac and the album, Everyone's Got One, reached number 8 in the UK Album charts.
Man/woman/chainsaw
14 Nov 2025 - 14 Nov 2025
JOY. This is an 18+ event .
Moonchild Sanelly
3 Aug 2025 - 7 Oct 2025
Determinedly doing things her own way and standing up for what she believes in has long been ingrained in the psyche of trailblazing South African musician Moonchild Sanelly, whose drive to succeed has been fuelled by personal pain and trauma.
Growing up in Port Elizabeth with a hip-hop producer brother and a mum who would put her onstage from a young age to compete in dance competitions, Sanelisiwe Twishas music-filled childhood was full of creativity. Whether it was self-choreographing dance routines to Spice Girls tracks, teaching herself to play the piano, singing at church with her family, or starting to write poetry, expression and being artistically free was always encouraged.
Panic Shack
21 Jul 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
All girl punk band from Cardiff, Wales.
The Rifles
19 Aug 2025 - 3 Oct 2025
There can’t be many other bands in the UK with as fervent a fanbase as The Rifles. Over a decade after their formation, they can still play to thousands of fans all over the country. They have an impressive catalogue under their belt which includes 5 studio albums and a host of songs that have become institutional fan favourites, and it is these tracks that have been compiled to form the new compilation, 'Singles Collection'.
It’s hard to think of a band more operating on their own terms, more outside of any sphere of influence, and more still alive than the Rifles. 'Singles Collection' is a retrospective homage to that achievement.
Toploader
17 Oct 2025 - 17 Oct 2025
Since forming in 1997 Toploader have over two million album sales to their name and a string of top 20 hits both home and abroad. Their debut album ‘Onka’s Big Moka,‘ sold over one million copies and remained in the Top 5 of the UK album chart for over six months earning them 4 Brit Award nominations.
In 2000 the single ‘Dancing in the Moonlight’ became a global hit spending over a year in European Airplay Charts transforming Toploader into a household name. In 2013 the same track re-entered the Top 40 for three weekends topped the 10,000,000 hits mark on Youtube, an incredible thirteen years after it was first released, cementing it as one of the biggest songs of recent times.
The Inspector Cluzo
22 Oct 2025 - 1 Nov 2025
'When they’re not on tour all over the world (they have played in about 40 different countries so far), Laurent Lacrouts and Mathieu Jourdain run an organic farm in southwestern France, in the Gascony area, where they breed geese. This is not your average rock band. These gentlemen farmers apply their artisan DIY ethics to their music career: they started their own record label and they prefer being their own managers. Their band name, The Inspector Cluzo, is a reference to Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau, the famous protagonist in Blake Edwards’ The Pink Panther films. As band members, Laurent and Mathieu have chosen aliases: they become Malcom and Phil, playing guitar and drums respectively – hence the name of their label, Fuckthebassplayer Records. In the great tradition of bands like The White Stripes and The Black Keys, they work as a duo and don’t need any help from a bass player, thank you very much.'
Jasmine.4.t
11 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2025
Jasmine.4.T is the stage name of a four-piece British indie rock band based in Manchester, England, who are currently signed to Saddest Factory Records. Lead vocalist Jasmine is the first British musician to be signed to the label.
Spyres
14 Oct 2025 - 25 Oct 2025
Making a name for themselves on stage, Spyres supporting credentials include The Jesus And Mary Chain, Nothing But Thieves, NewDad & Sundara Karma to name a few. Spyres have an exciting young energy about them, mixing feisty and fiery guitars and choruses, with melodic riffs and choruses.
Aslan
17 Sept 2025 - 18 Dec 2025
Songs such as Rainman, Where's the Sun, Games, Sweet Time, Goodbye Charlie Moonhead and of course Crazy World will be performed live on this tour. Don’t worry the band will also be playing crowd favourites This Is, Too Late for Hallelujah and more.
Moncrieff
28 Nov 2025 - 4 Dec 2025
Chris Breheny, aka Moncrieff, began his musical journey as a teenager after the tragic loss of his older brother and sister. Music had become the vessel that the burgeoning artist used to process emotions that at that point were threatening to overwhelm him. Relocating from Berlin to London, Breheny later called time on law studies and started songwriting full-time, with immense dedication. Moncrieff grew up loving Soul and Blues music, his sound is a modern spin on these genres – driven by his stadium-sized vocal.
The Manatees
1 Oct 2025 - 20 Dec 2025
Hailing from a sleepy town on the south coast of England, The Manatees combine hip-hop samples, funk inspired bass lines, thrashing guitars and candid lyrics to carve out their own soundscape within modern rock.
Harleymoon Kemp
4 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2025
Harleymoon Kemp is a British singer-songwriter and photographer who has made significant strides in the UK country music scene. Born into a musical family—her father, Martin Kemp, was a member of Spandau Ballet, and her mother, Shirlie Holliman, was a backing singer for Wham!
The Guest List
13 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2025
Formed in early 2021, The Guest List, led by Cai Alty and comprising Angus Gilchrist, Sid Wallace, Leio Hunter, and Tom Quigley, quickly rose to prominence in the Manchester music scene. Their self-titled debut EP, released in December 2022, showcased their melodic guitar riffs and relatable lyrics. In a short span, the band grew a social media following of over 400,000 people and nearly 8 million TikTok likes, demonstrating their widespread appeal.
The Wendy James Band
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 2025
After being the lead singer for Transvision Vamp, Wendy James decided to pursue a solo career. She wrote a letter to Elvis Costello about her situation and was surprised when Costello wrote an entire album for her. Now Ain't the Time for Your Tears was recorded with guitarist Neil Taylor, bassist Cass Lewis, and drummer Pete Thomas, and released in early 1993. ~ John Bush (Apple Music)
Trousdale
25 Aug 2025 - 27 Aug 2025
Chloe Qisha
5 Oct 2025 - 8 Oct 2025
Chloe Qisha is a Malaysian-born, UK-based singer, songwriter, and self-taught multi-instrumentalist who makes alternative pop, known for her sophisticated songs and blend of nostalgic and modern sensibilities.
Sofia Camara
13 Oct 2025 - 17 Oct 2025
Chloe Moriondo
19 Sept 2025 - 25 Sept 2025
Chloe Moriondo is a talented American teenage singer and songwriter famous for posting her music videos on YouTube.
Raised in a music-loving family with a brother who plays the guitar, she too became interested in music in her childhood. She plays the ukulele and posts original songs and covers on her YouTube channel. She posted her first video on YouTube in early 2014. She has come a long way since then. She states herself to be bi-sexual and is an animal lover with a few pets of different species. She usually shoots her videos with her iPhone 6s and Zoom H1 microphone and edits them on iMovie or Logic’s illegal version. She had a sound club with the name ‘Kidzwithbugz’.
Harrison Storm
18 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2025
Australian singer/songwriter whose soulful vocals and tasteful, finger-picked guitar playing have drawn comparisons to Ben Howard and Matt Corby.
Ellie Dixon
28 Sept 2025 - 4 Oct 2025
Labelled as an "indie pop wunderkind" by Avro Telvanni, Cambridge-born 22-year-old Ellie Dixon creates self-produced, punchy bops with groove and a sense of humour. Producing from her bedroom studio, she has created her own brand of self-aware alt-pop described by She Wolf as "pop music with brains".
Dixon fuses her bespoke blend of indie pop, rap, jazz and R&B as she expresses life lessons and frustrations through witty lyrics and earworm melodies. Influences include; Easy Life, Still Woozy, BENEE and Anderson .Paak while oozing with her own personality, creativity and a love for the unconventional. Both her musical versatility and self-made, joyous visuals have been catching the ears and eyes of many, landing her Spotify editorial play-listing, radio play on BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6 Music, and backing from distributor CD Baby.
49th and Main
2 Sept 2025 - 9 Dec 2025
Hailing from the Irish town of Kilkenny, 49th & Main are an indie-pop duo consisting of producer Ben O'Sullivan and vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Paddy King.
The Subways
5 Nov 2025 - 21 Nov 2025
Originally known as Mustardseed and Platypus, The Subways gained recognition after winning the Glastonbury Unsigned Performers Competition in 2004. They released their debut album, "Young for Eternity," in 2005.
Litany
28 Oct 2025 - 12 Nov 2025
Litany is the alias of Yorkshire-born singer-songwriter Beth Cornell. Originally working with producer Jake Nicolaides, the duo created a sonic catalogue of effortlessly cool alt.pop as an ode to adolescence.
Helicon
7 Aug 2025 - 11 Oct 2025
Helicon formed in 2008 and have released quite a body of work in their time as a band. The Eps have long sold out. Their first complete album released on Fuzz Club Records is currently on its second pressing. The second album "This Can Only Lead To Chaos" saw Helicon embark on a tour of the Uk, this release was followed up with a Fuzz Club Session.
Hot Box was one of the lucky stops in that tour. They sounded incredible that night and converted the room into Helicon fans. The band will be travelling from Scotland with sitar and pedal boards in hand en route to their tour around Europe. They will create some of the finest Psych Rock to grace the earth.
The rock solid rhythm section of this band gives the guitars and synths the space to colour the sound.
Get ready build a breath taking wall of noise.
Early tickets are strongly recommended for this evening as it will be busy.
All ages under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.
Teenage Dads
2 Sept 2025 - 8 Sept 2025
Australian indie-rockers Teenage Dads have garnered a ‘must see’ reputation across their home country. Sold Out shows at landmark Australian venues including The Metro Theatre in Sydney, The Zoo in Brisbane, and The Corner Hotel in Melbourne justifies their reputation. In addition, they were selected as support on tours with arena filling Aussie acts, Lime Cordiale and Spacey Jane whose fans have now made the band their next favourite artist.
Liang Lawrence
29 Sept 2025 - 3 Oct 2025
Liang Lawrence is an emerging singer-songwriter currently making waves in the UK music scene. Her debut EP, Letters to Myself, released in 2023, highlights her signature mix of indie folk, soft rock, and electronic influences. Having lived in eight countries before the age of 18, Liang’s music reflects a sense of belonging that resonates with listeners across the globe.
Driven by a love for storytelling and self-expression, Liang taught herself to play guitar and write songs from her bedroom, finding in music a way to explore and express life’s messy emotions. Her raw, introspective lyrics and genre-crossing sound have drawn comparisons to artists like Clairo, beabadoobee, boygenius, and Lizzy McAlpine.
Liang has already performed at a BBC Introducing Showcase and supported acclaimed artists such as Adam Melchor, Will Joseph Cook, Sophie May, Bully, Olive Klug, and New Rules. With her honest songwriting and captivating performances, she is quickly establishing herself as a fresh voice in the indie music scene.
Great Grandpa
10 Nov 2025 - 12 Nov 2025
Versatile Seattle-based quintet that merge grunge-kissed indie rock with folk-inflected orchestral pop.
Hailaker
23 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025
Hailaker is a British indie-pop music project of British musicians Jemima Coulter and Ed Tullett.
Welly
2 Oct 2025 - 15 Oct 2025
Welly is an extraordinary character with a remarkable literary way of describing himself, his band and society. A square peg in the round hole of suburban life, Welly embraced his difference from an early age and went onto channel his observations on suburbia into songs. Whip-smart, playful, funny and terrifyingly smart pop songs to be precise. He then set about finding the perfect vehicle to pedal his wares and so formed a band and delivered a debut album bursting with democratised pop music for people that feel fun in the charts stopped at Love Machine by Girls Aloud.
The Linda Lindas
21 Aug 2025 - 26 Aug 2025
The Linda Lindas is an American rock band from Los Angeles. The all-female group comprises Bela Salazar, Eloise Wong, and sisters Lucia and Mila de la Garza. The band formed in 2018, and took their name from Linda Linda Linda, a Japanese film.
Humour
8 Aug 2025 - 6 Dec 2025
Improvised lyrics and yowled vocals are specialities of Scottish outfit Humour, whose debut EP is a riot of invention.
Emma-Jean Thackray
30 Oct 2025 - 20 Nov 2025
Emma-Jean Thackray is an extremely talented, multi-dimensional and multi-instrumentalist producer whose sound incorporates the widest range of music, from spiritual jazz and funk to Detroit house and techno, northern Bassline and ultra-catchy rock and pop music.
SoftCult
22 Nov 2025 - 2 Dec 2025
Softcult is sisters Mercedes (guitar/vocals) and Phoenix (drums/vocals/production) Arn-Horn. The band began dropping single tracks in early 2021, and released their first EP, Year of the Rat that same year.
Cloth
1 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2025
Cloth's feather-light approach and intrinsic quiet drama remain fundamentals of their sound. A daring rhythmic streak combined with the patience and restraint to let the space in their music do the talking persists. Their exemplary guitar interplay is adorned with synth flourishes, undulating drone textures, and soaring strings. Together, the group’s intentional subtlety is elevated to lofty new heights as songs unfold and bloom, becoming rich, complex and emotional.
Food House
3 Sept 2025 - 9 Sept 2025
Food house is a 2-person frenetic internet supergroup composed of Fraxiom and Gupi. The pair bonded while both living in (and despising) Fraxiom's home state of Massachusetts, one the many topics of 'Thos Moser', their first collaboration and smash hit first release on Dylan Brady's Dog Show Records. Their self-titled album is crammed full of pop culture references and obscure inside jokes but resonates much deeper than its surface-level silliness through Gupi's expansive, addictive instrumentals and Fraxiom's earnest and unapologetic lyrical perspective.
Zach Templar
18 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025
Zach Templar is an alternative music artist from the UK, writer and producer of his own music, his sound has captivated a loyal following simply from his laptop.
Rose Gray
8 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 2025
Born and raised in East London, Singer-Songwriter Rose Gray, is known for creating her own sonic landscape merging a blend of 90's dance melodies and 00’s indie-pop vocals.
My Baby
14 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2025
My Baby are a Dutch/New Zealand three piece that play trance-like, blues-inspired, psychedelic funk. They were personally selected by blues, legend Seasick Steve to open for him on his UK Tour.
A blend of fingerpickin’ guitars, voodoo, roots, funk, gospel and Southern swampy blues create their unique musical style.
Lola Kirke
27 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2025
Kirke follows her instincts in all facets of her creative life, and music is no different. Getting ahead of the current “everybody’s making a Country album” trend, she released the 80s country inspired Lady For Sale on Jack White’s Third Man Records in 2022. Next, she brought on country star Elle King to produce her 2023 follow up Country Curious. “I wanted to make my version of feminist bro country,” Kirke muses on the four song offering, whose tent pole single “All My Exes Live in LA,” included gorgeous backing vocals from First Aid Kit.
Skinny Lister
26 Sept 2025 - 12 Dec 2025
Skinny Lister are not your average, modern day, gentrified English folk group. Fronted by Dan Heptinstall and Lorna Thomas; a vocalist with a lusty cackle and flirtatious presence, the London based five-piece hail from across England.
The Rions
7 Nov 2025 - 14 Nov 2025
The Rions are an Australian four-piece indie rock band from the Northern Beaches, New South Wales.
King Tut's Summer Nights
17 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Music festival exhibiting the country’s freshest new musical talent, in collaboration with Coors Light.
Heart Attack Man, THICK
1 Oct 2025 - 7 Oct 2025
Cleveland Punk Rock band Heart Attack Man write the soundtrack to 'figuring it out'. Rife with intricate riffs, gleefully catchy choruses, robust rhythms, and a whole lot of outcast charm. Their music turns all the awkwardness of growing up into undeniable and unpredictable anthems, teetering on an axis of punk, rock and pop.
The Rolling People - Favourite Days Festival
4 Dec 2025 - 13 Dec 2025
Super excited to be welcoming so many incredible artists to the line-up! Choose from our mix of headline shows - catch your favourite band at your favourite venue, and discover a couple of fresh finds along the way.
Eileen Alister
13 Oct 2025 - 4 Mar 2026
Young, authentic, and fearless in her expression, Eileen Alister is quickly establishing herself as one of the most promising names in the emerging music.
Fickle Friends
5 Nov 2025 - 13 Nov 2025
Fickle Friends are an English indie rock band from Brighton, East Sussex, England. The band formed in 2013, and is made up of Natassja Shiner, Harry Herrington, Sam Morris and Jack Wilson.
The BellRays
3 Oct 2025 - 10 Oct 2025
Blues is the teacher. Punk is the preacher. Its all about emotion and energy, experience and raw talent, spirit and intellect. Exciting things happen when these things collide.
Bob Vennum and Lisa Kekaula made the BellRays happen in 1991 in Riverside but they weren't really thinking about any of this then. They wanted to play music and they wanted it to feel good. They wanted people to WANT to get up, to NEED to get up and check out what was going on. Form an opinion. React. So they took everything they knew about; the Beatles, Stevie Wonder, the Who, the Ramones, Billie Holiday, Lou Rawls, Hank Williams, the DB's, Jimmy Reed, Led Zeppelin, to name a very few and pressed it into service.
It was never about coming up with a 'sound', or fitting in with a scene. It was about the energy that made all that music so irresistible. It was the history BEFORE Led Zeppelin that led them to that point. The Beatles thought they were playing R&B. It just came out like 'Rubber Soul'. The Ramones were trying to be Del Shannon or Neil Sedaka and out came 'Rocket to Russia'.
With the BellRays there was no conscious effort to 'combine' rock and soul because they didn't see them as divided in the first place. Blues was teaching. Punk was preaching. The BellRays were always listening.
Will Linley
2 Nov 2025 - 5 Nov 2025
The Jungle Giants
30 Jul 2025 - 8 Aug 2025
Presented by Live Nation. This is a 14+ event (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult). Photo ID Required.
AZAMIAH
23 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025
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
Adam Melchor
2 Dec 2025 - 4 Dec 2025
New Jersey-born, Los Angeles-based singer who went from studying opera to creating warm, personal folk-pop of his own.
ADMT
12 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025
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!
Snayx
1 Aug 2025 - 3 Oct 2025
SNAYX were formed from a mosh pit. Sure, the Brighton & Sheffield based trio have been in other bands before, dabbling in everything from indie rock to ska, but those groups never incited the communal carnage that Charlie Herridge, Ollie Horner and Lainey Loops crave.
So they formed SNAYX, originally a two-piece, now a three. For a good chunk of time though, SNAYX was more of an idea than an actual band since the pair were too busy going to as many gigs as possible, rather than working on things like songs. They’d talk about SNAYX to anyone who would listen though, hungry to be part of the scene.
And then in the smoking area of a Brighton venue, Hastings punks Kid Kapichi invited them to open for them. Of course, SNAYX said yes, despite the fact they didn’t have a finished song between them. That changed over a frantic few days, where all of those conversations about ethos, influence and intention quickly turned into a furious 30-minutes of music.
The gig went better than it had any right to, and SNAYX were born. A series of support slots followed, alongside a very DIY headline tour. “That’s when everything clicked into place,” says Charlie. “Onstage we really understood what it was, and what it could be.”
Corbin
5 Oct 2025 - 11 Oct 2025
Corbin Beckner Smidzik, known mononymously as Corbin, is an American Polish rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer.
Cliffords
2 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025
Cork-based indie rock/pop band Cliffords capture the essence of love, heartbreak, and cathartic joy through their dynamic and emotional sound. As a live experience, Cliffords have solidified themselves as an emerging act not to be overlooked.
Momma
6 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025
Momma is an American indie rock band from Calabasas, California based in Brooklyn, New York.
Folk Bitch Trio
18 Aug 2025 - 26 Aug 2025
Folk Bitch Trio is an Australian musical trio. The trio consists of Grace Sinclair, Jeanie Pilkington, and Heide Peverelle.
Mehro
25 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2025
Pronounced “marrow,” the name Mehro encapsulates their goal of seeping into the literal DNA of listeners. By being vulnerable, raw and unabashed – it forces those who experience the music to feel seen and understood. On their latest releases, Mehro comes a step closer to their quixotic goal, “I’m chasing a dragon that can never be caught.”
Neave Marr
14 Sept 2025 - 28 Sept 2025
Neave Marr is a rising pop artist known for creating relatable, heartfelt music that resonates with her growing fanbase. From a young age, Neave dreamed of being a performer, inspired by her childhood idol, Hannah Montana.
Twin Atlantic
11 Jul 2025 - 18 Jul 2025
Twin Atlantic are an alternative rock band from Glasgow. ‘Transparency’ is Sam McTrusty spilling his guts on everything from marriage, male friendship and the absurdity of social media to parenthood, medication and his mum. Written in strained circumstances and recorded remotely with Sam’s mate and mentor Jacknife Lee, the album arrived more by accident than design when the world went into lockdown in Spring 2020. For an album made quietly in lockdown, Transparency is begging to be played loud and live. Bold, adventurous, and a load of fun. This is just the start of a new era for Twin Atlantic.
The Lathums
12 Jul 2025 - 17 Aug 2025
Besides all the sadness and strangeness The Lathums have experienced together, their relatively short time as a band led to some pretty wild things. A number one album in How Beautiful Life Can Be, for starters. Honesty, hope & heartbreak feature in the poetry-laced music of The Lathums.
Everything sung from the heart, four young men from an overlooked town in England’s north gathered as teenagers without ego or expectation and set about changing the lives of the people that gathered round them.