The List

Rock City

The Nottingham nightclub and music venue opened in the 80s with a gig from the Undertones (after Iron Maiden had to drop out) and has been going strong ever since, The venue has hosted 80s groups like the Human League and the Smiths, through Nirvana and Rage Against the Machine, to Oasis, Pulp and Blur and now sees everyone from Lee Scratch Perry to Scissor Sisters. The following buses stop near to Rock City: 78, 79, 80, 35 and 36.

What's On @ Rock City

Live/Wire: The AC/DC Show

Live/Wire: The AC/DC Show

10 Apr 2026 - 27 Feb 2027

Live/Wire bring the thunder of AC/DC to life with unmatched energy, passion, and power. Celebrating 25 years, this critically acclaimed tribute delivers a full-throttle two-hour show packed with cannons, Marshall stacks, and hits spanning Back in Black to PWR UP, plus Bon Scott-era classics. Featuring Podge Blacksmith as Brian Johnson and Simon Davies as Angus Young, Live/Wire captures the raw, electrifying spirit of rock’s greatest band.
Oas-is

Oas-is

5 Apr 2026 - 6 Feb 2027

Oas-is The UK's best and most authentic Oasis tribute band! The only tribute to tour with a full video show, using some of the same equipment and visuals/footage that Oasis used on their tours. Oas-is have toured all over the UK and Europe, and performed live on prime time TV, playing some of the most famous venues and theatres in the country. Oas-is have worked with the likes of Alan McGee and Oasis tour DJ Phil Smith; having shared a stage with both many times. What's the story? Some might say Oas-is are definitely, not Maybe the best tribute out there!
Day Fever

Day Fever

3 Apr 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

The day-time clubbing event started by Vicky McClure, Jonny Owen and Reverend & The Makers has swept the UK since it’s launch in 2024 ‘The day-time disco that doesn’t ruin your Sunday’ has amassed a huge following with thousands of punters packing out clubs and theatres every weekend to dance the day away from. A whole generation who perhaps thought their clubbing days were behind them are blazing a trail for a new way to enjoy themselves. Day Fever prides itself on creating a safe-space where people can just be themselves. No dress code, no egos, just enjoyment and positivity. This has seen a loyal fanbase leading to sold out shows in some of the countries most famous venues. The music policy is simple, the greatest hits of the 20th century. Why can’t Madonna sit next to Madness? Pulp go back to back with Prince? The Stone Roses and The Rolling Stones?
Deco

Deco

23 Oct 2026 - 20 Nov 2026

Deco blur the line between timeless 80's synth-pop and contemporary.
Echo & The Bunnymen

Echo & The Bunnymen

1 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2026

Echo & the Bunnymen's dark, swirling fusion of gloomy post-punk and Doors-inspired psychedelia brought the group a handful of British hits in the early '80s, while attracting a cult following in the United States.
Tom Bailey

Tom Bailey

8 Sept 2026 - 26 Sept 2026

Tom Bailey is the lead vocalist of the new-wave band The Thompson Twins, who are widely regarded as one of the most iconic bands of the 1980s and provided the soundtrack to many peoples lives during that incredible era of music.
DMA's

DMA's

20 May 2026 - 22 May 2026

Big hooks and choruses from the Australian three-piece. Formed in 2012, the band consists of Tommy O'Dell, Matt Mason and Johnny Took, who had been playing music together for several years before taking on the project. Since then, they have amassed a huge international following, putting out at total of three studio albums to date.
Fat Freddy's Drop

Fat Freddy's Drop

16 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2026

Aotearoa New Zealand’s hi-tek soul machine Fat Freddy’s Drop returns to Europe in 2024 for a new studio album release tour! Hailing from the wind-swept South Coast of Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Fat Freddy’s Drop are internationally regarded as one of the world’s finest live performers. As a seven-piece band, the Freddy’s sound is a unification of their collective ideas from across a breadth of musical backgrounds and influences; creating an sonic flavour that transcends time and coalesces traditionally opposing genres. Blending DJ Fitchie’s love of reggae and house with Joe Dukie’s soulful tones, and combined with an exuberant horn section, Freddy’s live shows are renowned for their bold and electric energy. After a successful 2023 European tour, the band is building on this momentum as they prepare for their return to the Northern Hemisphere in 2024 with their first studio release since ‘Special Edition Part 1’. Presented by Academy Events. This is an 14+ event. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+
Cabaret Voltaire

Cabaret Voltaire

8 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2026

Cabaret Voltaire was a British electronic music band formed in Sheffield, England in 1973 by Stephen Mallinder, Richard H. Kirk, and Chris Watson. Named after the Dada movement's founding nightclub in Zurich, Cabaret Voltaire pioneered industrial music, blending surrealist experimentation with DIY punk and Brian Eno's sonic tech geekery. Their early work involved DIY electronics and tape recorders, evolving into synthpop, dance, house, and funk styles.
The Lemonheads

The Lemonheads

1 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

The Lemonheads were formed in 1986 in Boston, Massachusetts, by Evan Dando, Ben Deily, and Jesse Peretz. Initially inspired by punk and hardcore, their early music was characterized by its high energy and raw sound.
Bat Sabbath

Bat Sabbath

8 Jun 2026 - 23 Jul 2026

Following years of touring and amid plenty of work and development for their own compositions, Cancer Bats explored a collective love of metal gods Black Sabbath with the low-key inception of Bat Sabbath, an alter ego band whose sole purpose was to dutifully cover Sabbath songs.
Smash Into Pieces

Smash Into Pieces

2 May 2026 - 6 May 2026

Scandinavian alt-rock band Smash Into Pieces is similar to experiencing a futuristic digital circus playing a rock concert. The mystical alt-rock quartet always give their all to put on a mind-blowing show and you never know what’s going to happen next, you simply have to see it for yourself. Expect thunderous drums, huge riffs, insatiable hooks, stage dives and surprises as the band bring their brilliant new album and ever-evolving live show to the UK.
Ninja Sex Party + Twrp

Ninja Sex Party + Twrp

28 Apr 2026 - 5 May 2026

For the first time in over six years NSP and TWRP are coming back to Europe and the UK, and they're doing it with STYLE! Actually, not style: ELEGANCE. But actually, not just elegance: PURE ELEGANCE. That's right, it's the Pure Elegance Tour 2026, featuring everything you've come to expect from NSP: Classy songs, exquisite showmanship, a refined, debonair atmosphere, and face-melting solos that will rend your flesh from your bones and leave you gasping for breath yet desperate for more as you fall, screaming, to the floor. Like we said: Pure Elegance. Presented by DHP FAMILY. This is an 14+ event
Panchiko

Panchiko

14 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2026

Panchiko is a British indie band originating from Nottingham. Formed in 1997, it originally comprised Owain Davies (vocals, guitar), Andy Wright (guitar, sampling), Shaun (bass), and John (drums). The band have since been joined by new members John (replacing the original John on drums) and Rob (guitar).
Soil

Soil

30 Oct 2026 - 15 Nov 2026

Ryan McCombs (lead vocals) Tim King (bass) Adam Zadel (guitar) TJ Taylor (Drums) Formed in 1997, Chicago Heavy Rock band SOiL quickly took the scene by storm. The band has sold over 2 million albums worldwide and is best known for the hit singles "Halo", "Unreal", "Redefine", "The Lesser Man", and "Shine On".
Voivod + Midnight

Voivod + Midnight

8 Jun 2026 - 13 Jun 2026

Voivod Very few bands survive for four decades. Even fewer are those that continue to reach new creative heights, long after legendary status has been achieved. Voïvod were never like other bands: even as the thrash metal scene exploded in the early ‘80s, the Jonquière, Québec crew stood apart, both as unique visionaries and as proud subverters of the metallic norm. From early prog-thrash classics like Killing Technology and Dimension Hatröss through to the psychedelic explorations of The Outer Limits, Voïvod have been standard bearers for individuality and creative freedom for nearly 40 years. Midnight Midnight is a band fronted by one Athenar, aka Jamie Walters, a guy who has had his hand in practically anything metal coming out of Cleveland over the years. Originally just a for-fun side project, Midnight has developed into a full-fledged band, and the formula is simple -- raw, NWOBHM-inspired fare, with heavy influences from bands like Tank, Motorhead, and a bit of early Venom as well. It's certainly not complex, and there's really not a lot of variation from song to song or album to album, yet there aren't a lot of bands playing this style these days and Midnight is surprisingly effective and entertaining. Presented by Divergent Promotions. 8+ / U14s accompanied
Blue October

Blue October

3 Jun 2026 - 6 Jun 2026

Texas-based alt-rockers Blue October are best known for their shimmering melodies and heart-string pulling lyrics, boasting a powerful line-up of players.
Tyketto

Tyketto

13 Apr 2026 - 25 Apr 2026

Born Again Concerts proudly presents Closer to the Sun UK tour 2026. Tyketto with very special guests Warrior Soul and Collateral. Presented by Born Again Concerts. All ages; U14s accompanied by an adult at all times.
The Longest Johns

The Longest Johns

9 May 2026 - 30 May 2026

The Longest Johns are a Bristol based, acapella folk music band, born out of a mutual love of traditional folk songs and shanties. They rock maritime songs alongside the more unusual and less traditional folk tunes. I doubt any of Bristol’s The Longest Johns ever imagined they would be able to get so far on just four voices. In a few short years they have gone from singing sea shanties in a kitchen to International folk festivals, tours, TV appearances and gained a huge online following. As the face of the 2021 sea shanty revival with their track Wellerman, the Johns are reaching millions of new fans all across the globe and showing them just how great these songs can be.
The Dead Daisies

The Dead Daisies

9 Mar 2027 - 10 Mar 2027

American rock band the Dead Daisies includes some of the biggest veterans in hard rock: Guns N' Roses rhythm guitarist Richard Fortus, bass player Marco Mendoza (Thin Lizzy), keyboard player Dizzy Reed (Guns N' Roses), singer Jon Stevens (INXS), and drummer John Tempesta (the Cult), with guitarist Dave Lowy completing the supergroup. Rolling Stones bassist Darryl Jones, Whitesnake drummer Brian Tichy, and Nine Inch Nails drummer Alex Carapetis have also played with the band.
Cody Pennington Country Show

Cody Pennington Country Show

4 Sept 2026 - 23 Oct 2026

Nashville artist Cody Pennington and his band bring the biggest country hits to the UK with the Cody Pennington Country Show. Don't miss a night of boot scootin' hits from artists like Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Dolly Parton, Chris Stapleton and many more!
Black Stone Cherry

Black Stone Cherry

20 Oct 2026 - 13 Nov 2026

The Kentucky-bred hard rockers in Black Stone Cherry have had their music blared from speakers large and small, toured relentlessly with the likes of Nickelback and Motörhead, and debuted at #1 on the UK rock chart with their sophomore release, 2008’s Folklore and Superstition. In the face of these successes, the band members decided to put themselves to the ultimate test for the creation of their third full-length, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: they took a year off from touring and focused all their energy on songwriting.
Nik Kershaw

Nik Kershaw

9 Jul 2026 - 14 May 2027

Nik Kershaw exploded onto the UK pop scene in 1984. A string of global hit singles including Wouldn’t it Be Good, The Riddle and I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me saw him languish for 62 weeks on the UK Singles Chart, making him the UK’s biggest-selling solo artist that year. In 1985, he performed at Live Aid. After stepping out of the limelight to concentrate on writing and producing, Nik wrote Chesney Hawkes’s The One and Only and collaborated with Elton John, Lulu, Petula Clark, The Hollies, Ronan Keating, Jason Donovan, Let Loose, Sia, Imogen Heap, Gary Barlow and Bonnie Tyler. In 1998, Nik returned to performing and has been crafting critically acclaimed albums ever since.
The Wonder Stuff

The Wonder Stuff

7 May 2026 - 24 Jul 2026

This West Midlands-based band gained a significant following in the late 1980s with two critically acclaimed albums, 'The Eight Legged Groove Machine' and 'Hup'. Mainstream chart success followed with their third album in 1991, which included the hits 'The Size of a Cow', and 'Dizzy' performed with Vic Reeves. The band split in 1994, but after a seven year sabbatical, they reformed and continue to play their old numbers, along with new material.
Stephen Sanchez

Stephen Sanchez

5 May 2026 - 11 May 2026

Stephen Sanchez is an American singer-songwriter from northern California. Sanchez released his debut extended play, "What Was, Not Now" in October 2021. Sanchez gained prominence through a series of TikTok posts highlighting his singing and writing abilities.His most well known song is "Until I Found You", which, he says, was written about his girlfriend and also features her vocals. Signing a deal with Republic Records, Sanchez worked with producer Ian Fitchuk on his debut EP "What Was, Not Now" which was released in October 2021.
Sugar

Sugar

23 May 2026 - 4 Jun 2026

Having already placed his indelible mark on the future direction of rock with Hüsker Dü, Bob Mould teamed with bassist David Barbe and drummer Malcolm Travis to found Sugar in late 1991, making their live debut early the next year at Athens, GA’s famed 40 Watt Club. Named by NME as its 1992 “Album of the Year,” Sugar’s now-classic debut album, Copper Blue, immediately proved a sensation, earning worldwide acclaim and landmark status for the melodic strength and intensely cathartic popcraft of songs like “A Good Idea,” “Helpless,” and the alternative rock radio hit and MTV favorite, “If I Can’t Change Your Mind.” The trio quickly found themselves performing on increasingly larger stages, including a legendary show-stealing set at London’s Great X-pectations Festival in Finsbury Park. With the wind at their back, Sugar unleashed Beaster in 1993, making a momentous debut at #3 on the UK’s Official Albums Chart as well as at #4 on Billboard’s “Heatseekers” chart in the US. Though recorded during the same sessions that yielded Copper Blue, the six-song mini-album evinced a more visceral energy and dark melancholy than its predecessor, highlighted by such pulverizing expressions of sacrilegious fury as “Judas Cradle” and “JC Auto.” 1994’s second full-length LP, File Under: Easy Listening once again made an explosive arrival among the top 10 on the UK Official Albums Chart, this time landing in the upper reaches of the overall Billboard 200. The album saw Sugar pushing boundaries yet again on songs like the country-flavored “Believe What You’re Saying” and the incendiary “Gee Angel,” tackling a wider range of musical approaches without sacrificing their signature intensity and unrestrained power. Despite their successes, Sugar called it a day following a Japanese tour in early 1995. A series of live recordings, reissues, and anthologies served to magnify the band’s legacy over the three decades since, confirming Sugar as incontrovertible masters of high-volume guitar-fueled rock for the ages. The original members of Sugar reconvened in June 2025. The first new song in over three decades, “House Of Dead Memories”, was released on October 15, 2025, with live shows to follow in 2026.
Ok Go

Ok Go

11 Nov 2026 - 14 Nov 2026

OK Go is an American rock band originally from Chicago, Illinois, now based in Los Angeles, California. The band is composed of Damian Kulash, Tim Nordwind, Dan Konopka, and Andy Ross, who joined them in 2005, replacing original guitarist Andy Duncan.
Yonaka

Yonaka

29 Sept 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Brighton's Yonaka formed at the beginning of 2015 and quickly gained a big reputation with the blogs of the indiesphere. Their mixture of ice-clean melodies with dark indie led to DIY describing them as a 'fascinating conundrum, clashing soul with all-out hedonism like Alabama Shakes on a rampage.'
Robert Jon & The Wreck

Robert Jon & The Wreck

14 Apr 2026 - 8 Oct 2026

Robert Jon & The Wreck is comprised of Robert Jon Burrison (lead vocals, guitar), Andrew Espantman (drums, b. vocals), Steve Maggiora (keyboards, b. vocals), Henry James (lead guitar, b. vocals), & Warren Murrel (bass, b. vocals). Robert Jon & The Wreck has been writing songs and releasing albums since the band’s conception in 2011. During this time, this quintet of follicular proficient gentlemen has been busy fine-tuning their sound playing to packed houses across Europe and the United States. RJTW has received accolades and rave reviews for years now, from nominations of “Best Rock” and “Best Blues” and winning the title of “Best Live Band” at the Orange County Music Awards in 2013, to numerous top 10 chart placement on Southern Rock Brazil’s Top 20 Albums to being praised as “Classic and fresh at the same time,” by Rock The Best Music, “Raising the bar for the Southern genre” by Blues Rock Review, and “keeping the history of classic 60’s and 70’s rock alive for newer generations” by blues guitar legend Joe Bonamassa.
Embrace

Embrace

6 Jun 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Embrace celebrate the 20th anniversary of their massive-selling, No.1 album, Out Of Nothing, playing their biggest selling record in full, along with their other greatest hits.
F*cked Up

F*cked Up

1 Apr 2026 - 3 Apr 2026

Fcked Up is a hardcore punk band from Toronto, Canada. The band won the 2009 Polaris Music Prize for the album The Chemistry of Common Life.
The Amity Affliction

The Amity Affliction

10 Oct 2026 - 13 Oct 2026

An Aussie metalcore group with highly confessional lyrics and a melody-driven emo-tinged sound, the Amity Affliction emerged in 2008 with Severed Ties. They hit their stride in 2012 with the release of their third full-length effort, Chasing Ghosts, which like subsequent outings This Could Be Heartbreak (2016) and Everyone Loves You... Once You Leave Them (2020), soared to the top of the Australian charts, and found international success as well.
Little Angels

Little Angels

10 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2026

Little Angels are a premier British hard rock band from Scarborough, active primarily from the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s.
Half Man Half Biscuit

Half Man Half Biscuit

14 Aug 2026 - 19 Feb 2027

The acerbic post-punk outfit formed in Birkenhead, back in 1984, are on the road again with their cutting social satire and esoteric song titles.
The Sisters of Mercy

The Sisters of Mercy

18 Sept 2026 - 19 Sept 2026

Formed in 1981 the band has a back catalogue spanning five decades and regularly performs new songs along with their well-known hits during live performances. The Sisters of Mercy are Andrew Eldritch, Ben Christo and Kai -- plus one additional key member, Doktor Avalanche, a drum machine/sampler/synth.
The Macc Lads

The Macc Lads

25 Apr 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Human Punk proudly presents the long awaited return of The Macc Lads! The Macc Lads are an English punk rock band from Macclesfield, Cheshire, England. Self-proclaimed the "rudest, crudest, lewdest, drunkest band in Christendom", the Macc Lads have typically used irreverent, foul-mouthed and politically incorrect lyrics; common themes have been binge drinking, sex and fighting. With special guests.
The Narrator

The Narrator

10 Apr 2026 - 15 Oct 2026

DHP Presents... The narrator Https://www.Instagram.Com/thenarratorhc/ Plus guests... Presented by DHP This is an 18+ event
Earl Sweatshirt

Earl Sweatshirt

25 Aug 2026 - 3 Sept 2026

Known for a creatively languid style that has swung lyrically from highly personal alt-rap to morbid horrorcore, Earl Sweatshirt helped launch Odd Future into hip-hop prominence around the turn of the 2010s and has since remained among the most unique rapper/producers around. Since making his solo debut with the acclaimed mixtape Earl (2010), his first two albums, Doris (2013) and the seriously (and descriptively) titled I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outside (2015), have placed in the upper reaches of the Billboard 200 chart. By the time he released his third album, Some Rap Songs (2018), Earl had either produced or appeared on tracks by most of the Odd Future affiliates, including Tyler, The Creator and Frank Ocean, as well as similarly left-field artists such as Danny Brown and Denmark Vessey. His fourth album, the tightly focused Sick!, arrived in January 2022, and the drill-influenced single "Making the Band (Danity Kane)" surfaced in 2023.
The Pogues

The Pogues

28 Nov 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

The Pogues are a Celtic folk rock band from London, formed in 1982 and fronted by Shane MacGowan. The band reached international prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. MacGowan left the band in 1991 but the band continued first with Joe Strummer and then with Spider Stacy on vocals before breaking up in 1996. The band reformed in 2001, and has been playing regularly ever since, most notably on the US East Coast around St Patrick's Day and across the UK and Ireland every December.
New Model Army

New Model Army

29 Aug 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

In October 1980 three musicians took to the stage in their hometown of Bradford to play a gig under the name New Model Army. Led by frontman and songwriter Justin Sullivan, this was the start of a remarkable journey which, 40 years on, has seen New Model Army develop a fervent worldwide fanbase and reach multiple milestones of both creative and commercial success. Members have changed over the years and musical styles have evolved but at the heart of the band Justin has remained, along with a distinct and sincere belief in the power of music to inspire and effect change on a personal and political scale, both locally and globally.
Dead Pony

Dead Pony

26 May 2026 - 4 Jun 2026

Dead Pony are an electrifying rock band from Glasgow, Scotland, known for their high-energy sound and genre-blending style. Fronted by the powerhouse vocals of Anna Shields, alongside Blair Crichton (guitar), Liam Adams (bass), and Euan Lyons (drums), they fuse elements of alt-rock, punk, and nu-metal into a sound that is both raw and infectious. Bursting onto the scene in 2020, Dead Pony quickly gained attention for their ferocious riffs, punchy rhythms, and anthemic choruses. Singles like "Sharp Tongues" and "23, Never Me" cemented their place as one of the most exciting new bands in UK rock. Their debut EP, War Boys (2022), showcased their ability to blend driving guitar hooks with gritty, attitude-packed vocals, drawing comparisons to Paramore, The Prodigy, and N.E.R.D. In 2024, Dead Pony took things to the next level with the release of their debut album Ignore This, a hard-hitting collection of tracks packed with energy, attitude, and undeniable hooks. The album’s success fueled their 'Ignore This' headline tour, which saw several dates sell out. Renowned for their explosive live performances, Dead Pony have played Reading and Leeds, Glastonbury, TRNSMT and are set to make their Download Festival debut in 2025. They have shared stages with Black Honey, Against the Current, The Mysterines, Kid Kapichi, The Warning, Mother Mother, The Blackout, and are currently joining You Me At Six on select dates of their final UK tour. With relentless energy both on stage and in the studio, Dead Pony are proving to be one of the UK’s most thrilling rising rock bands. Presented by AEG This is a 14+ event. 14 and 15 year olds MUST be accompanied by an adult (18+) / All ticketholders under the age of 25 will be required to carry PHOTO ID.
The Levellers

The Levellers

4 Jun 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Sell-out tours and 25 years in the ‘business’ are powerful proof of the power of the underground and the power of great live music. Renowned for their energetic live show, longevity has not diminished the Levellers’ ability to put in a performance and get everyone in a room, or field, dancing. Brighton folk-rockers Levellers have long been and still are, one of the best live bands around. But, often overlooked is their impressive back catalogue of recorded music. The Levellers sold more platinum, gold, and silver albums in the 1990s than any other act.
From the Jam

From the Jam

3 Apr 2026 - 23 Dec 2026

From the Jam features Bruce Foxton from the original Jam line up. He also spent 15 years playing bass with Stiff Little Fingers. Bruce is joined by Russell Hastings on lead vocal and guitar. From The Jam have gained a reputation for the kind of incendiary ‘live’ performances that sealed the reputation of The Jam all those years ago. Audiences can expect to hear classic The Jam hits such as Down In The Tube Station At Midnight, Going Underground, Town Called Malice and The Modern World as well as some live favourites and songs from Bruce’s solo career.
Sweet

Sweet

9 Dec 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Melodic glam rockers with infectious hooks and brutal riffs, who scored a series of smash hits in the '70s culminating with "Ballroom Blitz."
Red Rum Club

Red Rum Club

19 Jun 2026 - 16 Oct 2026

Red Rum Club are a sextet from Liverpool, combing sounds of old and new channelling 'Tarantino-esque' wild western vibes with the help of a solitary trumpet. Liverpool influenced they deliver a modern twist of poetic yet catchy lyrics and melodies that blend to make the sound that is unmistakably, Red Rum Club.
The Charlatans

The Charlatans

24 Apr 2026 - 6 May 2026

Since breaking through in 1990 The Charlatans have become one of the UK’s most beloved and enduring bands, their indie roots the focal point of a sound that has taken in everything from psychedelia to soul and funk via country rock.
Skindred

Skindred

23 Apr 2026 - 13 Nov 2026

Skindred is a Welsh rock band from Newport. The band was formed in 1998 following the disbandment of vocalist Benji Webbe's previous band, Dub War. Skindred's musical style mixes alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock and reggae. The band also integrate elements of dancehall, jungle, hardcore, ska, hip hop, drum and bass, dubstep and various other influences into their music.
Riding The Low

Riding The Low

15 May 2026 - 15 May 2026

Riding The Low were formed in 2006 by Paddy Considine, after he had a revelation watching indie rockers Guided By Voices. The band are named after a quote from a Lee Marvin biography that Considine had given his father as a gift. Upon reading the book after his father's death, Paddy knew instantly that this would be the name of his band. All he needed now was to find the other musicians. Richard Eaton had been in bands with Considine since they were teenagers so it was a given Eaton would play bass. Through Eaton came Chris Baldwin and then Dan Baker on guitars, and with a revolving seat of drummers Riding The Low was born. Considine had written the bulk of what became their first EP ‘They Will Rob You Of Your Gifts’ but it was the opening track ‘Easy On Our Own’, punchy power pop with notes of R.E.M., that kicked off the songwriting partnership between Considine and Baldwin. ‘Easy’ gained airplay on Radio 2 and 6 Music, and culminated in a live Janice Long Session. The EP was put out on their own label ‘Clinical Finish’. Their debut album ‘What Happened To The Get To Know Ya?’ Was recorded in a day under a railway arch in their hometown of Burton On Trent. The band then recruited Chris Slusarenko, formerly of Guided By Voices and now Eyelids OR, to produce the album. Vocals and overdubs were done in Portland, Oregon and contributions included members of The Decemberist’s on strings and percussion. The album combined the bands love of punchy pop anthems with psych rock songs like ‘The Dizzly Doo Dah Man’ alongside more sprawling and ambitious cuts such as ‘His Love Affair With Americana Is Over’ which explores themes of disillusionment with working class life and the pointlessness of buying into the idea of ‘the system’. The track ‘Rocky 99’ became a fan favourite, and it’s instant appeal gained the band more radio play. Their next album ‘Here To Help The Neighbourhood’ was intended to be a step up in terms of recording. This time the band flew Slusarenko to Wales to the famous ‘Rockfield’ studios, where they spent more time laying the foundations. The resulting album was indeed a step up sonically, but the band were still struggling to find their sound, and learning to navigate the studio. The album produced some fan favourites like ‘Piss Parade’, ‘Bleeding Eyes At Breakfast’ the ode to hope ‘Beer Tears’, and what became a spectacle of their live show, ‘The Greatest Blast’. But it was the rolling stomp of ‘Heed’ that got the band more attention and more radio play. Their latest album titled: ‘The Death Of Gobshite Rambo’ saw the band finding their studio groove. Produced by Gavin Monaghan at Magic Garden studios. ‘Gobshite Rambo’ is their most complete work to date. With songs like ‘Black Mass’, and fan favourite ‘Carapace of Glass’, the band sonically and lyrically explore themes of triumph and loss and have expanded their repertoire by introducing beautiful string arrangements and punchy brass. The album is galvanised by huge anthems ‘Wake Me Up When It’s Over’, ‘A Crisis Common Stuck’, and ‘Tommy Hawk’; the latter pays homage to Adam and the Ants with its Native American chanting on the chorus.
Fear Factory, Butcher Babies

Fear Factory, Butcher Babies

1 Oct 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Fear Factory is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1989. Throughout the band's career, they have released ten full-length albums and have evolved through a succession of sounds, all in their main style of industrial metal. Butcher Babies is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, consisting of dual frontwomen Heidi Shepherd and Carla Harvey, guitarist Henry Flury, bassist Ricky Bonazza, and drummer Blake Bailey.
Kid Kapichi

Kid Kapichi

12 Nov 2026 - 20 Nov 2026

It’s Kapee-chee It’s Ben Beetham (guitars, vocals), Eddie Lewis (bass), George Macdonald (drums), and Jack Wilson (vocals, guitars). Four twenty-somethings with big personalities from Hastings who’ve been making music together for over half their lives, in various configurations. Working in pubs, construction, motorcycle trade, anything. Driving nightshifts just to keep playing. Eight years of non-stop graft. “The bands that make it are the ones that don’t give up,” says Eddie. “We’ve sacrificed everything. Normal jobs, settling down, we put our lives completely on hold for our dreams.” And the four have dreamed up something special as Kid Kapichi. A behemoth of a band on and off stage thanks to the Hastings scene that nurtured them, until they got their big break from Frank Carter - he invited them to play his birthday party and then join him on a major tour. Their best songs explore racism, in-work poverty, mental health, violence, frustration, and all-consuming love with honesty and humour. All their songs come studded with barbed wire hooks, bristling with the juddering shock of lived experience, the cathartic thrill of a balled-up fist relaxing into an air punch.
Ferocious Dog featuring the Celtic Folk Orchestra
Ferocious Dog takes the traditional instruments; fiddles, whistles, mandolins and mixes them up with a bit of, raw, buzz saw rock'n'roll attitude. With their unique, aggressive yet feel-good music they tear up venues across the country often bringing their faithful Hell Hounds along for the ride.

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