Whether through friendship and camaraderie or adoration and respect, when you make a vow, you put your heart and soul into everything that encompasses. There is no in-between. This is a sentiment Rabea Massaad, Josh Mckeown, Rory McLean, Joe Gosney and Liam Kearley found themselves drawn to when fate brought them together. With over a decade of touring, working, and becoming acquainted with one another in some way, shape, or form during their time in Toska, Palm Reader and Black Peaks, respectively, the last few years have allowed them to harness their experience and passion in a way they never thought they would be able to before. The result is Vower, a project that serves as a new form of expression within heavy music for its five members. It is a vessel where nothing is impossible, and everything feels fun, fresh and incredibly fulfilling. Serving as a light through the darkness as much as a new close-knit community to confide in, it has become a platform for remembering why they fell in love with crafting such gargantuan sounds in the first place. Presented by Lout. This is an 18+ event

Come join us for the event the Manchester Evening News called "one of the biggest fan gatherings of its kind in the world". Morrissey and Smiths fans will unite for the best weekend of the year with live music followed by a disco until the early hours. 'Frankly, The Smiths', one of the best tribute acts around, will headline the Mozarmy Meet 2025 with a mix of Smiths and Morrissey solo tracks. They will be supported by Conor McLoughlin, a familiar face at these meets, with a short acoustic set. We'll also make time for Mozaoke (karaoke + Morrissey) and the traditional Meet Raffle. And, do you think you have a touch of the Morrissey about you Borrow your mother's blouse and blow-dry your quiff because there's a prize for the best Morrissey lookalike. And to top it all off, DJ RustySpanner will play the best of The Smiths and Morrissey until 3am. Looking for something to do on the Saturday daytime Chris and George from the 'Morrissey and Wine' podcast are recording a live episode at the Star & Garter. Your Mozarmy ticket gives you access and there's a free glass of wine in it for you. Please arrive at 12pm for a 12.30pm start. Last, but not least, the world-renowned Morrissey Smiths Disco is taking place the day before the Mozarmy Meet, on Friday, May 9. Tickets sold separately (£5 on the door - no online tickets available). But if you want to make a weekend of it, there's no better place to be on the Friday. All proceeds from this event go to Feed My City in Manchester, providing emergency vegetarian food to those in need. Unfortunately we cannot offer refunds on tickets. Stay handsome.

Following their nationwide desecrations across 2024, London/Hastings crossover kings Inhuman Nature return to raid the UK. Roaming the endless highways, these road warriors have spent the last 5 years sharpening their steel and becoming a formidable live force in the UK and Europe. The band have toured with such diverse and heavy hitting allies as Crowbar, Green Lung, Heriot, High Command, Grove Street, Puppy and more, with festival appearances at Bloodstock, Damnation and 2000 Trees, among others. With a new album on the horizon, these servants of aural annihilation will bring their singular attack to the UK, harnessing the classic crossover sound of their debut LP, and incorporating a melange of extremity, with influences from hardcore to crust, death and doom metal. Live victims will be possessed to headbang - or die! \+ support Presented by New Cross Live, in association with Atonal Music Agency. This is an 14+ event

The incredible Catbite are playing their first ever headline show in Manchester. Presented by Moving North. 14+ with an adult

From London via Portsmouth, five-piece Hotel Lux are influenced less by bands and more by the world around them, and the film works of Shane Meadows. Hotel Lux design a landscape of council flats, riots, Job Centre Plus and pints of Guinness, whilst their music lends itself to social commentary and picking holes in those who deserve it.

Steel Droid Promotions proudly presents: Iron Void & Cardinals Folly (FIN) - Witchfinding In The UK Tour 2025 IRON VOID was originally formed in Wakefield, UK in November 1998 in order to create an old-school Doom Metal band worshipping at the altar of doom legends such as Black Sabbath, Saint Vitus, Pentagram, Trouble, The Obsessed & Cathedral with a strong NWOBHM influence. https://ironvoid.bandcamp.com/ CARDINALS FOLLY (FIN) FINNISH PSYCHOTIC HEAVY DOOM METAL CULT - Originally formed as The Coven back in 2004, laughing at stoner/retro trends as Cardinals Folly since 2007. This tour will be their live debut on UK stages! https://cardinalsfolly.bandcamp.com/ Doors - 6.30pm £10 ADV. / £15 OTD DOOM ON!!

The Hyperjax Explosive Punk Rockabilly Mayhem, the band have been rocking the hard way since 1996 Support comes from Hotrod Hooliganz Psychobilly influenced band, with a dark edge... From the deepest depths of hell... Wakefield, West Yorkshire....

Greyline Presents The Jins This is an 18+ event

With our good friends over at Old Empire, Desertscene will be bringing Maryland's finest The Obsessed Official, following what will be a guaranteed killer performance by Scott "Wino" Weinrich and co. at DF London. Tickets available now. All doom, all the time.

Bodyjar are an Australian Pop Punk band which formed in 1990. They began performing under the name Bodyjar in 1994; their previous names included Damnation (1990-91) and Helium (1992-93). The latter group released an album, You Can't Hold Me Down, in October 1992. As Bodyjar their original line-up were Cameron Baines on vocals and guitar; Ben Petterson on vocals and guitar; Grant Relf on vocals and bass guitar; and Charles Zerafa on drums. In 1995 Ross Hetherington (ex-Bastard Squad, Swamp Rats) replaced Zerafa on drums. In 1999 Tom Read replaced Petterson on guitar and in 2004 Hetherington made way for Shane Wakker on drums. Bodyjar released six studio albums, Take a Look Inside (1994), Rimshot! (1996), No Touch Red (1998), How It Works (2000), Plastic Skies (2002) and Bodyjar (2005), before disbanding in September 2009. After a hiatus they reformed in March 2012, their next album, Role Model, appeared on 18 October 2013, together with corresponding tour dates. 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.

Co-headline tour featuring TERMINAL SLEEP and SPACED, with support from STILL IN LOVE. Presented by Moving North. This is an 18+ event

Intense grindcore action from Corby's most delinquent sons.

Red Knot Chili Peppers Live at Star & Garter, Manchester Manchester! Red Knot Chili Peppers, the UK's premier Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute, are hitting the Star & Garter for the very first timeand it's shaping up to be a massive night of pure energy. Expect all the iconic hitsBy The Way, Scar Tissue, Cant Stopplus some deep cuts for the die-hards. If youre a Chili Peppers fan, this one's unmissable. Limited tickets available grab yours now! The Star & Garter 18-20 Fairfield St, Manchester, M1 2QF Doors 7:30PM | Ages 18+ Let's make our Manchester debut one to remember!

Sparta is an American rock band from El Paso, Texas, formed in 2001. The band currently consists of Jim Ward (vocals, guitar) and Matt Miller (bass), who are touring as a three-piece with rotating session drummers. Founding members Ward, Paul Hinojos, and Tony Hajjar were members of post-hardcore group At the Drive-In, forming Sparta in 2001 after the break-up of their former band. The band entered a hiatus from 2008 onwards for Ward to focus on his solo career and side projects, reuniting from 2011 to 2013 for a series of shows.