Fronted by Buster Bloodvessel (born Douglas Trendle), the band was formed in 1976 while the members were at school together, and among their early incarnations were known as Stoop Solo and the Sheet Starchers. None of the members had any formal musical training, not even the ability to play any instruments. They were popular during the late 1970s and early 1980s, a period when lots of similar ska bands filled the charts. Some of their hits include 'My Girl Lollipop', 'Lip Up Fatty', 'Special Brew' and 'Ne-Ne-Na-Na-Na-Na-Nu-Nu'. One of the main reasons for their notoriety was because of their outlandish, larger-than-life, huge-tongued & shaven-headed front man. Buster´s exploits got them banned from the British TV chart show Top of the Pops (which included dressing as Henry VIII and singing to a blow-up doll for the song 'Lorraine', pouring a large can of baked beans over his head, and dressing in a can-can dancer´s dress to promote their single 'Can-Can').

With hits like ‘Digging Your Scene’ and ‘It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way’, The Blow Monkeys epitomised the glamour of mid-80s pop at its most graceful and sophisticated. In the band’s frontman Robert Howard (aka Dr. Robert), they possessed a tall, charismatic singer who was both camera-friendly and clever, who appeared to be just as much at ease on the catwalk that is pop’s conveyor belt as he was penning witty, incisive songs. While quite clearly Robert’s band, though, the Blow Monkeys were also gifted three immensely talented musicians in bassist Mick Anker (he of the trademark bowler hat), saxophonist Neville Henry and drummer Tony Kiley. Behind the band’s stylish veneer lay something else, which became increasingly apparent from Robert’s lyrics. While some of the Smash Hits generation avoided politics with a capital P, The Blow Monkeys openly criticised the policies of the Conservative government, railing against social injustices and adopting an openly left-of-centre stance on issues of the day. From openly endorsing the gay community “Digging Your Scene” to an outright attack on Margaret Thatcher ‘Celebrate (The Day After You)’ – a duet with the late, great Curtis Mayfield, The Blow Monkeys were always the thinking person’s pop group. As the 1980s progressed, so too did the band’s musical style, from a sound once dubbed “jazz punk” by Robert to a more soulful, jazzy style and an ever-increasing adoption of dance music. The Blow Monkeys of their rare, indie debut single ‘Live Today Love Tomorrow’ (recorded on a shoestring in 1981) would be barely recognisable to those who bought the Balearic remix of ‘La Passionara’ from 1990. And yet a soulful, spiritually uplifting strain has continued to run through their music – and, indeed, that of Robert’s solo recordings – to this day.

Devoted to recreating the atmosphere of a live Joy Division gig, Transmission emulate the sound of one of the most inventive, evocative and influential groups of their era. Joy Division were formed in the late 1970s and dissolved in 1980 after the suicide of lead singer Ian Curtis. The remaining members went on to form New Order and have achieved much critical and commercial success. The influence of Joy Division, however, was far reaching. They were considered the pioneering band of the post-punk movement of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Forty three years on you can relive the dark, cavernous sound of Joy Division through Transmission - the UK's number one Joy Division tribute act.

The Specials Ltd are the UK's most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Legends, The Specials. When the original line up of The Specials split in 1981 they left behind a legacy which has been unrivaled by a single band since. The group were integral to promoting an anti-racial ethos, created a unique image and combined punk, ska and reggae music while lyrically commentating on the state of Britain in the late 70's and early 80's. They formed their own 2-Tone record label which launched the recording careers of Madness, The Beat and The Selecter. The Specials Ltd recreate the passion and enthusiasm of The Specials, bringing back memories of those who were there first time around and showing younger fans what they missed. The Specials Ltd are a 9 piece band full of energy, excitement and accuracy, performing Specials favourites such as Gangsters, Too Much Too Young, Do The Dog, Message To You Rudy, Stereotype, Rat Race, Do Nothing, Monkey Man, and Ghost Town.

Malcolm, and the two Johns go for a drink in "The Roebuck", 354 Kings Road, and chat to the other members of the band, Steve, Paul and Glen. They then went to "Sex" boutique shop where John mimed to 'Eighteen' by Alice Cooper from the Jukebox inside. John Lydon was invited to rehearse with the band the next day at The Warehouse Theatre (locally known as The Crunchy Frog), 99 Rotherhithe Street, SE16 4NF, London. Although the term Punk had existed well before this pivotal moment, we have chosen to celebrate this point in the history of music with a series of dates, commemorating 50 years of Punk, featuring Sex Pistols Exposé and Ultimate Green Day, two of the best bands to pay tribute to two originals who played a huge part in the growth of Punk in the 70s and its resurgence in the 90s, paving the way for Pop Punk. Punk rock (also known as simply punk) is a music genre that emerged in the mid-1970s. Rooted in 1950s rock and roll and 1960s garage rock, punk bands rejected the corporate nature of mainstream 1970s rock music. They typically produced short, fast-paced songs with hard-edged melodies and singing styles with stripped-down instrumentation. Lyricism in punk typically revolves around anti-establishment and anti-authoritarian themes. Punk embraces a DIY ethic; many bands self-produce recordings and distribute them through independent labels. The term "punk rock" was previously used by American rock critics in the early 1970s to describe the mid-1960s garage bands. Certain late 1960s and early 1970s Detroit acts, such as MC5 and Iggy and the Stooges, and other bands from elsewhere created out-of-the-mainstream music that became highly influential on what was to come. Glam rock in the UK and the New York Dolls from New York have also been cited as key influences. Between 1974 and 1976, when the genre that became known as punk was developing, prominent acts included Television, Patti Smith, and the Ramones in New York City; the Saints in Brisbane; the Sex Pistols, the Clash, and the Damned in London, and the Buzzcocks in Manchester. By late 1976, punk had become a major cultural phenomenon in the UK. It gave rise to a punk subculture that expressed youthful rebellion through distinctive styles of clothing, such as T-shirts with deliberately offensive graphics, leather jackets, studded or spiked bands and jewelry, safety pins, and bondage and S&M clothes. In 1977, the influence of the music and subculture spread worldwide. It took root in a wide range of local scenes that often rejected affiliation with the mainstream. In the late 1970s, punk experienced a second wave, when new acts that had not been active during its formative years adopted the style. By the early 1980s, faster and more aggressive subgenres, such as hardcore punk (e.g., Minor Threat), Oi! (e.g., Sham 69), street punk (e.g., the Exploited), and anarcho-punk (e.g., Crass), became some of the predominant modes of punk rock, while bands more similar in form to the first wave (e.g., X, the Adicts) also flourished. Many musicians who identified with punk or were inspired by it went on to pursue other musical directions, giving rise to movements such as post-punk, new wave, thrash metal, and alternative rock. Following alternative rock's mainstream breakthrough in the 1990s with Nirvana, punk rock saw renewed major-label interest and mainstream appeal exemplified by the rise of the California bands Green Day, Social Distortion, Rancid, the Offspring, Bad Religion, and NOFX. Authenticity has always been important in the punk subculturethe pejorative term "poseur" is applied to those who adopt its stylistic attributes but do not actually share or understand its underlying values and philosophy. Scholar Daniel S. Traber argues that "attaining authenticity in the punk identity can be difficult"; as the punk scene matured, he observes, eventually "everyone got called a poseur". Sex Pistols Exposé Website - https://www.sexpistolsexpose.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sexpistolsexpose/ Experience the raw energy of punk with Sex Pistols Expose. Our talented musicians deliver an electrifying journey, from snarling vocals to frenetic riffs. Our ultimate tribute to the band that revolutionise music and culture is a high-octane celebration that will leave you breathless. Approved by all members of the Sex Pistols, the 'Sex Pistols Exposé' are the worlds number 1 and only professional tribute which brings high expectancy where ever they perform, Branding the well known clobber with Johnny Rotten's snarling persona and Sid Vicious's gimmick, It will bring back the highly loved spirit of 77'. With 2000+ shows between them all, 15 years plus experience and having played all over the world like USA, Brazil, Japan, Australia and all across Europe including the famous 100 club & Longhorn Ballroom, The fans will get the chance to experience what all the excitement was about. Occasionally used for TV and film work the contentious quartet will be heard belting out classics like Pretty Vacant, God Save The Queen, Holidays In The Sun and Anarchy In The UK and a few extra's. With a plethora of witty stage banter and raw energy the Sex Pistols Exposé will have any crowd cheering for more! Ultimate Green Day Website - https://5da5cae68c428.site123.me/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Greendaytributeuk/ Ultimate Green Day is more than just a tribute bandits a full-blown Green Day experience. Since 2010, these three best friends have been ripping through Green Day's biggest hits, capturing the raw energy and rebellious spirit of one of Americas greatest punk rock legends. From the gritty anthems of Dookie to the larger-than-life rock opera American Idiot, Ultimate Green Day delivers the perfect mix of nostalgia and adrenaline. With nearly three decades of Green Days music in their setlist, Ultimate Green Day nails the vibe, sound, and attitude that made the original band famous. Whether you're a longtime fan or just discovering the magic of Green Day, this is your chance to relive the madness and excitement of a real Green Day concert. Expect non-stop hits, singalongs, and the most authentic tribute out there. Ready to feel like its 1994 all over again? Ultimate Green Days got you covered! Mutant Movement Website - https://mutantmovement.com/punkat50 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DJMutantMovement Mutant Movement is a Leeds based DJ/Promoter who has been working with tribute bands for 7 years, as well as hosting events on his own. Having first booked Sex Pistols Experience back in 2019, as they were called back then, they have built and amazing working relationship together, playing most years since then across the UK. With a history working and owning record shops, Green Day were a favourite since their early independent releases 35 years ago and booking Ultimate Green Day has been on his to do list for some time, the first of which being a SOLD OUT date in Derby. Three of the cities on this tour were actually supposed to be part of the Anarchy in the UK tour but on 1/12/76 the Sex Pistols shocked the nation by swearing on Bill Grundys Today programme which led to gigs in Norwich, Derby and Newcastle being cancelled. Leeds Poly on 6/12/76 was the first show to be allowed to go ahead. Make sure you have tickets for these shows as some, if not all have a good chance of selling out with this pairing of the best in the business, accept no substitute!

Now resident in Scotland, the respected Geordie songwriter performs with his band The Daintees. For Martin Stephenson, it’s not a career, it’s a lifetime calling, and his restless troubadour spirit has now amassed an extraordinary catalogue of 40 albums.

Come celebrate with us in the new immersive multimedia tour by The Crazy World of Arthur Brown. 'A Human Perspective'. The show that Kingdom Come always wanted to do in the 70s. Now possible with the latest developments in technology. A full evening of 'psychedelic individuality, ingenuity and madness.' Featuring great musicians, iconic dance, stunning visuals, and sonic adventure. This is your chance to be part of the whole genuine psychedelic experience. Come dressed as elaborately, creatively, flamboyant or low key as you feel.... All of life is there. Come celebrate!

The Chords were, along with The Jam & Secret Affair, one of the biggest bands of the late 1970's Mod Revival scene. Their debut single Now it's Gone was released in 1979 followed up by Maybe Tomorrow which got the band their first appearance on Top of the Pops. Their debut album So Far Away reached number 55 in the national charts in 1980. The Chords broke up the following year in 1981. The Chords UK feature original band member Chris Pope on guitar and vocals along with Mic Stoner, Kenny Cooper & Sandy Michie.

Glasgow power-ballad legends Heavy Pettin' are back. Start backcombing your mullets now and dig that denim waistcoat out of storage because there are gonna be some serious 1980s vibes. Rock ain't dead, guys. This is a 14+ event. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Diablo Productions Presents The Troops of Doom formed in 2020, during the pandemic, by the original SEPULTURA guitarist Jairo “Tormentor” Guedz. He recorded the albums “Bestial Devastation” (1985) and “Morbid Visions” (1986). Jairo left the band in 1987, making way for Andreas Kisser, who continues with the band to this day. THE TROOPS OF DOOM’s lineup also includes other significant figures from the Brazilian metal scene, such as guitarist Marcelo Vasco (Patria, Mysteriis), a globally renowned graphic artist known for his work with bands like Slayer, Dee Snider, Kreator, Machine Head, Soulfly, and many others. The vocalist and bassist Alex Kafer, former live guitarist for Matanza, and drummer Alexandre Oliveira, a former member of the band Tianastácia, complete the lineup. Currently, the band is about to release their highly anticipated second album, “A Mass To The Grotesque,” produced by André Moraes, a multi-talented musician known for his work on Sepultura’s “Dante XXI” and the soundtrack of the film “Lisbela e o Prisioneiro,” at Audio Porto studio in Porto Alegre/RS. The mixing and mastering of the album were done by Jim Morris at the legendary Morrisound Recording in Tampa, Florida, known for producing some of the greatest Death Metal classics of the 80s and 90s. The cover art was painted by the acclaimed artist Dan \+ Support TBA 14 + (Under 16s with an adult) £20 Adv £25 OTD This is an 14+ event

MARK BRZEZICKI'S BIG COUNTRY \+ support: THE CUZA Mark Brzezicki joined Big Country in 1981 and continues the sound and spirit of the band along with Simon Hough, Big Country’s vocalist for over a decade, Gil Allen, Big Country and The Skids bassist and Ken Nicol on Guitar. Steeped in a stunning catalogue of songs such as ‘Fields of Fire’, ‘Chance’, 'East of Eden’, 'Look Away’ and signature song ‘In A Big Country’ along with massive albums ’The Seer’, ’Steeltown’, ’Peace In Our Time’ and the tripe-grammy nominated ’The Crossing’, Mark Brzezicki’s Big Country will perform the songs we know and love. As well as being the foundation and backbone beat behind Big Country, Mark has held centre stage on the drum throne behind Eric Clapton, Midge Ure, The Cult, Procol Harum, Bruce Foxton, Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey and many more. He has performed beside Roger Taylor of Queen and Phil Collins of Genesis at the Princes Trust Concert. Mark Brzezicki - Drums Simon Hough - Vocals/Guitar Gil Allen - Bass Ken Nicol - Guitar An AGMP Concerts presentation. Access Information: https://229.london/access/ This is a standing event. We operate a No Readmissions policy. Presented by AGMP. This is an 18+ event

Snot is an American punk band from Santa Barbara, California, originally formed in 1995. Known for blending punk rock, hardcore, and funk influences, featured Lynn Strait as the charismatic lead vocalist, along with the lead guitarist Mikey Doling, bassist John Fahnestock, drummer Jamie Miller, and later, Sonny Mayo on guitar. The first full-length album, Get Some, released in 1997, became iconic for its aggressive sound and Strait's raw, confrontational lyrics. The album received praise for its energy and distinctive fusion of punk and metal elements, positioning Snot as part of the emerging nu-metal scene, alongside bands like Korn and Limp Bizkit, with whom they often shared the stage. Unfortunately, the band's career was cut short in 1998 when Lynn Strait tragically died in a car accident, along with his dog, Dobbs, who was featured on the cover of Get Some. Following Strait's death, the band dissolved, but Snot's impact continued, and Snot developed a devoted cult following. In 2000, Mikey Doling produced Strait Up, a tribute album that featured guest vocalists from various bands performing unreleased Snot tracks as a tribute to Strait's memory. Over the years, SNOT's music has maintained its influence within the punk and metal communities as the legendary punk band.

Did you grow up on My Chemical Romance? Do you miss Myspace? Do you get backaches at gigs? Do you want to be in bed before midnight? Then this night is for you! We invite you for a night made by Elderly Emos for Elderly Emos! DJs who grew up in the scene who were around when the songs came out. Expect all your favourites by: My Chemical Romance/ The Used/ Taking Back Sunday/ Fall Out Boy/ Panic! At The Disco/ Paramore/ Yellowcard/ Blink 182/ From First To Last / Underoath/ Senses Fail/Hawthorne Heights/ The All-American Rejects/ Dashboard Confessional/ New Found Glory/ 30 Seconds To Mars/ Motion City Soundtrack/ Cute Is What We Aim For/ Finch/ Funeral for a Friend/ From First To Last / Mayday Parade/ Story Of The Year/ Silverstein and many more

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Delivering an infectious blend of soul, jazz and rhythm & blues, the Delvon Lamarr Organ trio proves to be a band on the rise.

The Watch is a five-piece band that started on their way in 2001, releasing six studio albums and one live album of pure melodic progressive rock. For their studio work they are a hugely talented symphonic prog unit, playing compositions that are heavily inspired by the classic 70s style of progressive rock (mainly Genesis), with melody, energy and top-class playing always at the forefront of the band’s music. T For live shows however The Watch becomes one of the finest (Peter Gabriel period) Genesis tribute bands in the world today! With a vocalist that really is the nearest you will ever hear to the young Peter Gabriel, and instruments that replicate the sound of early 70s Genesis to a tee, you are taken on a fantastic trip down memory lane when, to an incredible degree of accuracy, they perform Genesis classics.

Pop-rock five piece from Arizona.

In 2026, CHOP SUEY - Europes BIGGEST tribute to System of a Down - hits the road with their blistering, high-energy performances alongside Slip-NOT - the UKs premier Slipknot tribute act!

A vital component of the infamous ‘Madchester’ movement, Inspiral Carpets formed in Oldham in 1980. Known for hit singles such as ‘This Is How It Feels’, ‘Saturn 5’ and ‘She Comes in the Fall’, they remain much-loved not only in Manchester but across the UK.

Detroit's Slum Village have carried the old-school, funk, and soul-filled hip-hop torch of genre pioneers A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, and the Pharcyde. The group debuted in the early '90s as Ssenepod, later changing their name to Slum Village for the release of their debut album.

Portal: Ill-conceived: MCMXCIV “Misconducted & Malpracticed by The Curator &Horror Illogium”Foremost captures brooding the death of the 20th Century Olde-Worlde, entitiespossess, echoing yesteryear.Seepia the very livelihood of the Vint-Age in which this aural/visual frequency bleeds, the Steeping Arc Sweyy malignment calibrating the Omenknow.Foremost Parasites to woken worlds, born of mephitic seeds, made fertile by luredexpendables - namely mere sapien. With the growth phase conclusive, The End Mills uproot, aviating outré, seekingfresh soils to spoil, tendrillic roots dredging neath draining plains.As above / sow below, ectodermic membranes imbue Atmosblisters & Werships.The Glumurphonels doom fraught calling summoned the mishappen doppelganger in the form of Aphotic Mote; seven more reasons for death & horror. The creative three decipher malign code, the Silage continues.Stagnant light voids Immure Ignis Fatuus Quaking with Omenous Fugue Pulsingever woven into the cosmic Horror’s Fabric. Ruin: The Verdict! 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.

From catchy rock’n’roll high-energy rock songs to shamanic psychedelia, a Dirty Sound Magnet show represents an amazing experience for any music lov

Mark Brzezicki joined Big Country in 1981 and continues the sound and spirit of the band along with Simon Hough, Big Countrys vocalist for over a decade, Gil Allen, Big Country and The Skids bassist and Ken Nicol on Guitar.

Ace Records 50th Anniversary Concert Series presents THE SEEDS + special guests: THE STING-RAYS Direct from the USA, Psychedelic Garage Rock legends THE SEEDS fly in for exclusive UK shows to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ace Records. Formed in 1965, THE SEEDS originally featured Sky Saxon, Jan Savage, Daryl Hooper and Rick Andridge. Along with contemporaries The Doors, Love and the Electric Prunes, THE SEEDS pushed a pyschedelic garage rock sound on their releases. Now classic singles 'Can't Seem To Make You Mine', 'Pushin' Too Hard' and 'Try To Understand' brought the band success outside of California. THE SEEDS have been named as influences by Iggy Pop, Smashing Pumpkins, R.E.M., Animal Collective, Ramones, Garbage, Frank Zappa, The Bangles and many more. Original band member Daryl Hooper brings the latest incarnation of THE SEEDS to the UK for rare concerts this summer.

Coming from a Punk Rock background Delilah fuses Nu-Metal guitar riffs and screaming vocals with Melodic Rap and trashy Hip Hop beats, creating a sound that's hard to categorise. 'The music I make is like Cardi B fronting Slipknot, it's a mesh of all the styles that have influenced me leading up to now. I flow between two personas - sometimes I'm sweet and sassy, sometimes I'm screaming at you with an axe'.

A band notorious for redefining what it takes to stand out amongst the pack in crushing and cinematic fashion, Melbourne's own Thornhill will perform their first UK headline dates this November including stops in both Brighton and Bristol. Support from Graphic Nature and Love Is Noise.

Ace Records 50th Anniversary Concert Series presents THE SEEDS + special guests: THE STING-RAYS Direct from the USA, Psychedelic Garage Rock legends THE SEEDS fly in for exclusive UK shows to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ace Records. Formed in 1965, THE SEEDS originally featured Sky Saxon, Jan Savage, Daryl Hooper and Rick Andridge. Along with contemporaries The Doors, Love and the Electric Prunes, THE SEEDS pushed a pyschedelic garage rock sound on their releases. Now classic singles 'Can't Seem To Make You Mine', 'Pushin' Too Hard' and 'Try To Understand' brought the band success outside of California. THE SEEDS have been named as influences by Iggy Pop, Smashing Pumpkins, R.E.M., Animal Collective, Ramones, Garbage, Frank Zappa, The Bangles and many more. Original band member Daryl Hooper brings the latest incarnation of THE SEEDS to the UK for rare concerts this summer.

The former Murderdolls frontman from California performs his rock and metal style.

The Liverpudlian pop-punk quartet tour in support of their debut album Red, Green Or Inbetween, just released on No Sleep Records. Growing up in close proximity to the better-known Neck Deep in Wrexham they have inevitably been compared with them, but are now busy finding their own sound. With support from You Know The Drill and Coast To Coast.

As It Is – completed by frontman Patty Walters, guitarist and singer Benjamin Langford-Biss, guitarist Ronnie Ish, drummer Patrick Foley and bassist Ali Testo – take the listener on a journey which delves into every aspect of arguably the most prevalent social ill of our time. From public perception to internal war, the quartet unflinchingly confronts the most difficult questions around depression, the value of life over death, and whether the rhetoric around ‘reaching out to talk’ is ostensibly hollow, if no one is prepared to hear those words.

Hard-hitting! That’s the only way to describe this fearless group. There’s no poetry, no ambiguity - just direct, raw honesty as the Bristolian quartet tackle some very uncomfortable subjects head on. This is heavy in the most evocative sense of the word. The blunt lyrics are equally as important as the music. Whilst refining their distinctive blend of euphoric black metal, post-rock and d-beat, Svalbard have incorporated a few more surprising influences along the way. From soft, mournful singing to progressive guitar leads, it showcases a sensitive dynamic that lends impact to their most crushing moments - of which there are undoubtedly many.

Ace Records 50th Anniversary Concert Series presents The seeds \+ special guests: THE STING-RAYS Direct from the USA, Psychedelic Garage Rock legends THE SEEDS fly in for exclusive UK shows to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ace Records. Formed in 1965, THE SEEDS originally featured Sky Saxon, Jan Savage, Daryl Hooper and Rick Andridge. Along with contemporaries The Doors, Love and the Electric Prunes, THE SEEDS pushed a pyschedelic garage rock sound on their releases. Now classic singles 'Can't Seem To Make You Mine', 'Pushin' Too Hard' and 'Try To Understand' brought the band success outside of California. THE SEEDS have been named as influences by Iggy Pop, Smashing Pumpkins, R.E.M., Animal Collective, Ramones, Garbage, Frank Zappa, The Bangles and many more. Original band member Daryl Hooper brings the latest incarnation of THE SEEDS to the UK for rare concerts this summer. Presented by AGMP. This is an 18+ event

Scotland's Ska Juggernaut is coming... The 9-piece group has been named Scotland's best part-time band, as a nod to the energy and emotional created in each of their performances.

In certain circles, Full of Hell needs no introduction. This young band has made a name for themselves in a short amount of time, racking up a prolific touring and release history while exploring a gamut of sounds within the spectrum of extreme and avante garde music. Formed in 2009, the embryonic beginnings of Full of Hell display their palette at it’s most primitive, d-beat and blast ridden hardcore punk with spats of noise and caustic rhythm, and within a few short years, they have bloomed into a true force to be reckoned with within the punk and metal communities.

Whether you're a die-hard scene kid, a pop fanatic, or just looking for a night of unforgettable covers and chaotic energy, this show promises moshing, sing-alongs, and plenty of nostalgia. Expect killer guitar riffs, screaming vocals, neon lights, and maybe even a surprise cover that breaks the internet Dress to distress band tees, eyeliner, and attitude encouraged. Lets tear down the Top 40 punk style.

Pygmy Twylyte bring the music of Frank Zappa back to MacArts! So prolific was Frank Zappa's output, that it is nearly impossible to present a representative sample of his work in just one concert. Over the course of his life, and since his death in 1993, over one hundred official Zappa albums have been released, alongside countless bootlegs. These range from 60s psychedelia with the Mothers of Invention, Jazz and Rock material tinged with Zappa's own inimitable spin, through to orchestral compositions performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, among others. Navigating the vast Zappa oeuvre then is no mean feat, but Scotlands Pygmy Twylyte have embraced the challenge with gusto. Since their inception in 2018, the band have selected a core body of classic material, complemented with a rotating offering of more obscure cuts, and blasted this to delighted audiences across the UK.

Wormrot plays Grindcore and was signed to Earache Records (UK) in 2010. Ever since Wormrot was formed in 2007, they have been doing months-long tours in the US, EU and the neighbouring Asian countries.

As 2012 came to a close, George Clarke and Kerry McCoy were living off of food stamps in a small apartment in the Mission District of San Francisco with six other roommates. They slept in closets and partitioned corners, licking their wounds after a year of touring with their band Deafheaven. While their debut album Roads To Judah was met with high praise, there wasn't a large audience for their signature hybrid of black metal, shoegaze, and post-rock. Consequently, the band amassed a mountain of debt on the road and lost 3/5ths of their members to the financial security of full-time employment. In the rare moments of solitude within those cramped quarters of the Mission apartment, Clarke and McCoy began piecing together musical fragments that would become their sophomore album Sunbather, an album thematically fixated on the un-punk dream of climbing out of poverty and living among the leisure class. Despite the underground's aversion to such open pining for comfort, stability, and luxury, Sunbather was a massive critical success and an unexpected crossover hit. With their new bandmates Dan Tracy (drums), Stephen Lee Clark (bass), and Shiv Mehra (guitar), Deafheaven began selling out clubs and landing high profile festival slots across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. No one could have anticipated a band that drew from equal parts Weakling and My Bloody Valentine ascending to such heights, and that incomprehensibility added to the band's singularity and allure. Two years later, George Clarke and Kerry McCoy were living in their own apartments in LA. They no longer had to worry about where their next meal was coming from, and they could begin working on their new album, New Bermuda, in a proper rehearsal space as a full band. In many ways, it was an ideal scenario, but doubts lingered in the back of Clarke's mind. Sunbather yearned for something better. New Bermuda focuses on the idea of false promise, achieving something and wondering if it's what you really wanted in the first place. Moving to LA, living with the person you love, meeting new peopleyou're inexplicably let down by the situation, or let down by your own perception of it because you thought it was everything you wanted, but yet you still feel displaced. McCoy shares that sentiment: Sunbather sounds like people who have nothing but are satisfied with life. There's an uplifting quality to it. But New Bermuda is a very tense record. That tension can immediately be felt in the opening charge of Brought To The Water, where McCoy excises the triumphant melodicism that typified Sunbather for bleak chord changes set against Clarke's howled first line: where has my passion gone? McCoy cites death metal demigods Dissection and Morbid Angel, the blackened death pioneers Behemoth, and Cliff Burton-era Metallica as influences on the new album. Within the ten-minute span of Brought To The Water, you can hear the ferocity, discord, and dexterity of those heavier predilections, but you can also hear the electrified melancholy of post-hardcore and post-rock. As New Bermuda progresses, Deafheaven travels further outside of their comfort zone, feasting on other niches of underground metal and offsetting the blunt force of their feral rage with more complex and nuanced beauty. On Luna, the band storms out of the gate with a snarling thrash riff, barrels through their trademark barrage of decimating drums and corrosive guitars, and seamlessly drops down into a morose clean-picked breakdown that would make Johnny Marr proud. A similar sophisticated and subdued pop element kicks off Baby Blue, before the band abruptly shifts into an amalgam of NWOBHM's anthemic urgency and thrash metal's racing chugs. There's a brief comedown where the band veers into the musique concrete soundscapes and hushed melodrama of early Godspeed You! Black Emperor before Come Back resumes the band's merciless assault of stampeding drums and vitriolic guitar harmonies, only to shift mid-song into the somber territories of 4AD's early catalog. Clarke says that the he came up with the idea of a New Bermuda to describe a new destination in life, a nebulous point of arrival, and an unknown future where things get swallowed up and dragged into darkness. It's a premise most aptly demonstrated on the album closer Gifts For The Earth, where Clarke opens the song with the harrowing lyric I imagine the gracious, benevolent ritual of Death before describing a fatalistic descent to the ocean floor. Despite the morbid theme and tortured vocals, the song is perhaps the biggest musical departure for Deafheaven, with metal instrumentation largely excised in favor of lush, stately indie rock. Given Deafheaven's inverse relationship with real world hardship and creative beauty, it's only fitting that the most musically uplifting song on the album is the track about suicide.

Formed on Canvey Island in Essex in the early 1970s Dr. Feelgood remains one of the most popular and exciting live rhythm and blues acts in the world. The raw and uncompromising style of their performance resulted in the album Stupidity that immediately went to the number one position in the U.K. charts. Dr. Feelgood have also enjoyed global success with a string of hit singles including Roxette, Back in the Night, Milk and Alcohol, Down at the Doctors, She Does it Right, Going Back Home and See You Later Alligator - which gave the group their first gold record. The last album to feature Lee Brilleaux - Down at the Doctors, was recorded live at the Dr. Feelgood Music Bar on Canvey Island, (now the site of the Oysterfleet Hotel) just two months before he died. The current line up features the rhythm section Kevin Morris on drums and Phil Mitchell on bass (both 38years), the return of legendary Gordon Russell on guitar, and Robert Kane (formerly of the Animals) who joined in 1999. Julien Temple’s film Oil City Confidential released on 2nd February 2010 tells the story of the bands formative years featuring the Wilko Johnson era. May 2011 saw the digitally re – mastered re release of Chessmasters originally released in 2000 on EMI Records … the band’s tribute to the Chess label, home to many of the finest blues artists of the 20th century and the first Dr Feelgood album to feature Robert on vocals. April 2021 saw the release of Greatest Hits on Grand Records. The band continues to tour extensively throughout the World.

Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the The Specials' classic #1 single 'Ghost Town' with a live set from The Specials Ltd., the world's most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Records Legends, The Specials. When the original line up of The Specials split in 1981 they left behind a legacy which has been unrivaled by a single band since. The Specials formed their own 2-Tone record label which launched the recording careers of Madness, The Beat, The Bodysnatchers and The Selecter. The Specials Ltd recreate the passion and enthusiasm of The Specials, bringing back memories of those who were there first time around and showing younger fans what they missed. The Specials Ltd perform classics and fan favourites such as Gangsters, Do The Dog, Message To You Rudy, Stereotype, Rat Race, Do Nothing, Monkey Man, and Too Much Too Young. An AGMP Concerts presentation. Presented by AGMP. This event is 14 and over. 14s to 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 14 years of age will not be admitted to this event and will not be eligible for a refund.

The legendary Rainbow frontman returns in a rare show. The No.1 rock smash hits "Since You've Been Gone" and "All Night Long" performed by the man himself plus Eyes Of The World, Lost In Hollywood, Solo classics such as Nightgames, God Blessed Video + many more Rainbow hits The Graham Bonnet Band, the new band formed by ex-Rainbow / Alcatrazz / MSG / Impellitteri vocalist Graham Bonnet.

Blending Cloud Rap, Trap, and alternative hip-hop, EsDeeKids sound is chaotic, yet precise, distorted bass, offbeat flows, and a thick Scouse accent driving his punk-charged take on youth rebellion. His gritty early-2000s camcorder visuals match the musics raw energy, offering fans an unfiltered look into his world. After gaining momentum in Liverpool, EsDeeKid linked with London-based artist-producer Fakemink. Together with close collaborator Rico Ace, they dropped the underground anthem LV Sandals, putting all three on the map in the alt-rap scene.