Glaswegian indie-pop artist Zoe Graham headlines The Poetry Club on Saturday 17 October 2024. Having spent several years honing her craft sharing stages with artists including Jenny Hval, Lo Moon, Kate Nash, Rae Morris and Hamish Hawk, Zoe has earned a reputation as one of Scotland’s most interesting and exciting new live artists.

The trio plays folk/blues rock with rich harmonies, and a soulful sound in its rawest form.

The Coal Porters claim to be the world’s first 'alt-bluegrass' act, demonstrating the power of fiddle, mandolin, banjo, acoustic guitar and doghouse bass when matched with four-part harmonies and memorable melodies. Firmly established on the UK and European touring circuits, the Coal Porters are an acoustic act with attitude. Their live show is polished yet passionate and second to none.

Sufrecs Join BBC Radio presenter, journalist and author, Vic Galloway in conversation with some of Scotland's most charming independent musical artists in the Leith Depot. Enjoy exquisite live music and live onstage conversations, featuring a selection of Scotland's most exciting indie talent such as Haiver, Constant Follower, Siobhan Wilson and more! Expect informal chat, gorgeous music and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere in the intimate confines of one of Edinburgh's finest independent grassroots music venues; all hosted by the established and respected Vic Galloway. A perfect deep-dive evening for music lovers this August. Audience will be standing throughout, Strong language/swearing

Tuppenny Bunters A two-handed comedy play set in a Southend flat that's being let out via Airbnb. The play is in two acts – the first focuses on flatmates Badge and Vince who are coping with the stresses of getting their home ready for complete strangers. Bohemian characters, their decor is an acquired taste which neither of them have considered to be an issue. Act two is Annie and Neil, the incoming guests from Buxton, who have been travelling all morning to Southend for a funeral – they are exhausted, middle class and not in the mood for quirky. None Age category: 16+

Imagine an Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman finally in the same bar as a therapist. It's funnier than that stray hair you've started noticing in the mirror. Well, this year we swapped the Irishman for a second Scotsman! With a special guest each day. Strong language/swearing

Epona Productions A work's reunion in a karaoke booth. The room is booked for 20 – only four turn up. Dark secrets, deceit and despair bring the team back together for one night. Will the unravelling of truths bring anyone peace? What exactly happened last year that nobody wants to talk about? Why does the new girl ask so many questions? And who is Nichola from Only Fans? Join Lucinda, Vivienne, Barry and Isla in a night of turmoil and tension with the high kick energy of karaoke. Audience participation encouraged with group songs in this fun-filled, dramatic show. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes

VIP Tickets - 7pm - Early entry, meet & greet, selfies, signed poster. General Admission - 8pm

The Yummy Fur were an indie rock band from Glasgow, formed in 1992, and disbanded 1999. The band was centered around lead singer and guitarist John McKeown, with a regularly changing lineup of other musicians. McKeown has since gone on to form the band 1990s. Their name was taken from the comic book Yummy Fur by Chester Brown. After leaving the band in 1997, Lawrence Worthington would drum for both The Male Nurse and The Fall-influenced art punk band The Country Teasers. Two future members of internationally successful Glasgow indie band Franz Ferdinand played in The Yummy Fur - drummer Paul Thomson who joined the band in 1997, and multi-instrumentalist Alex Kapranos (who was going by his birth name of Alex Kapranos Huntley at the time), who joined in 1998. Keyboard player Mark Gibbons committed suicide in 1999. The band were lauded by BBC Radio 1 DJ John Peel recording two Peel Sessions in 1995 and 1998. On November 23, 2009, it was announced that McKeown and Thomson would reunite The Yummy Fur for a brief tour of the United States in January 2010 to support a greatest hits compilation due in late January. A further report from NME confirmed the involvement of long-time Yummy Fur guitarist Brian McDougal.

After two sold out runs at the Camden Fringe and delighting audiences across Scotland, Riot Reveals makes its Edinburgh Fringe debut. The cabaret where anything can happen...and probably will!

Queer as Punk at Leith Depot starring: PAL PAL were formed in Edinburgh in 2012 by a lobster-clawed pop svengali and have gone from strength to strength wowing crowds across the central belt. The live shows have been described as "riot girl stand-up" and "speed dating for losers" and have taken place in interesting venues such as a brewery, a shipping container, and most recently, Glasgow. Keen philanthropists, the team look forward to future opportunities to bring compassion and friendship to music lovers everywhere. They released their debut album 'Blood Anthems' in 2024. Dinky Bossetti We are Dinky Bossetti, a 3-piece mostly trans DIY riot grrrl punk band from Newcastle Upon Tyne. We are influenced by bands like Babes In Toyland, Hole & The Replacements. We released our debut EP Trans Sister Radio in December 2023 & it's follow-up, Pink, White & Blue in January 2025 to great press coverage. We have played around 30 shows including the Noisy Daughters stage at Stockton Calling in 2025 and supports to Skating Polly & Death Valley Girls at The Cluny in Newcastle & Mouses album launch in Middlesbrough. We sing mostly about the experiences of being LGBTQIA+ in the current climate & rubbish men & politicians. Previously I.O.T.A A punk-rock band freshly made in Edinburgh! Expect gay vibes, gay songs, trans and feminist rage from their originals and (occasionally) covers. Come dance to their tunes!!! (Also keep an eye out for their upcoming release ') On the door tickets: £10. If you're booking an advance ticket and need a carer ticket also please email Queer as Punk at [email protected]. Wheelchair accessible venue. 18+. Gender neutral accessible toilet in venue, gendered toilets in bar area.