Anachronistic and timeless in equal measure, the narrative of The Dear Hunter existed in both the past and the present, its detailed plot standing simultaneously as an age-old and new age fable. As that tale progressed, so did Crescenzo’s art, his experimental compositions blurring the line between different genres to create a sound that was – and still is – unique to the band.

The much-hyped Istanbul band Islandman continue their stratospheric rise. Islandman perform on stage as an electro-acoustic live trio. Their music can be described as a unique mix of mellow electronic structures & dance beats with spacey live guitars, backed up by shamanic rhythms. Their live performances bring Turkish Psychedelia and rhythms rooted in East African with a powerful, emotive focus on the electric universe. The band released their first long play 'Rest in Space' on the influential Copenhagen Music For Dreams label in 2017. This is an 18+ event.

Oklahoma's dream-pop duo Sports are announcing a long awaited headline tour across Europe in 2026 with a much needed stop in Leeds! Along with the news of tour dates, the band have also shared their latest single ‘Keep Falling In Love’, a track exemplifying their signature blend of lush psychedelic textures and dreamy pop melodies. Have a listen, grab your tickets, and look forward to October 2026 Presented by Super Friendz. This is an 14+ event

For folksinger Willi Carlisle, singing is healing. And by singing together, he believes we can begin to reckon with the inevitability of human suffering and grow in love. On his latest album, Critterland, Carlisle invites audiences to join him: “If we allow ourselves to sing together, there's a release of sadness, maybe even a communal one. And so for me personally, singing, like the literal act of thinking through suffering, is really freeing,” he says. Rooted in the eclectic and collective world of his live shows, Carlisle’s third album, Critterland takes up where his sophomore album, Peculiar, Missouri left off, transforming Peculiar’s big tent into a Critterland menagerie and letting loose the weirdos he gathered together. The album is a wild romp through the backwaters of his mind and America, lingering in the odd corners of human nature to visit obscure oddballs, dark secrets and complicated truths about the beauty and pain of life and love. Produced by the GRAMMY Award-nominated Darrell Scott and released Jan. 26, 2024 by Signature Sounds, Critterland considers where we come from and where we are going. On the album, he takes on human suffering through stories about forbidden love, loss, generational trauma, addiction, and suicide, believing that by processing the traits and trauma we inherit, he can reach a deeper understanding of what it means to succeed and to exist. Presented by Love Thy Neighbour. This is an 18+ event

Oh hey, I didn't see you there, I was too busy getting lost in Art School Girlfriend's cotton-candy-cloud soundscapes. Her daydream-inducing tracks are like lullabies for your wike awake mind. Despite being raised on new wave, she does an incredible job of making dream-pop her shtick. There are nods to her past life fronting a shoegaze band with darker, gothic elements creeping in here and there like a nightmare waiting to interrupt your coveted sleep cycle. This is an 18+ event (Photo ID required).

'Motor-psycho' guitar action, ethnic drones and throat singing from this cult Japanese psychedelic group.

Vancouver multimedia collective to some, many-headed BEAST to others. This (at the moment) seven-person-strong collective produce punk dance anthems that they use as a means of therapy for addiction. Restless punk and and explosive hip-hop narrative that's gonna go off live.

Acopia invites listeners to open their hearts and sink into their feelings, ushering them into a hazy dreamworld of sultry vocals, pensive synthesis, and smouldering basslines. The trio have crafted a collection of slow-burn anthems that rest in a fever dream between trip-hop, shoegaze, dream pop, and downtempo.

SHFTD & Strange Brew Present: Jarboe feat. Thor Harris & Joy Von Spain \+ Dawn Terry Tuesday 19th May 7pm - 10:30pm Seated show Jarboe feat. Thor Harris & Joy Von Spain Influential avant-garde artist Jarboe, and former member of the legendary Swans, will embark on a UK and European tour in May 2026, presenting a truly unique and powerful collaboration alongside multi-instrumentalist Thor Harris (ex-Swans, Shearwater) and vocalist/composer Joy Von Spain (Eye of Nix). Jarboe’s live set, an immersive experience forged across decades of boundary-pushing music, will draw from her deep catalogue of industrial, experimental and atmospheric works. The trio will also debut two ambient pieces from her forthcoming album, “Sightings”. The performance is a unique union of ritual, sound and raw emotion, showcasing three distinct voices from the experimental underground working in transformative harmony. Dawn Terry From the days of Bong to a host of collaborations; cranky lo fi Dungeon Synth to one of the most arresting and enveloping improvised solo drone projects around, Dawn Terry is a mainstay of the UK underground. She plays slow, melancholic, optimistic music for sad people. Based in Newcastle, she is a veteran drone artist, producing work that is heavy, dreamlike, open and hypnotic. In her recent music Dawn has turned towards acoustic resonances provided by accordion, hurdy-gurdy, and voice. Presented by SHFTD & Strange Brew 14+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio

Ska punk from the newly-reformed Lightyear.

Strange Bruise presents Primitive Man (USA) Kollaps (Aus) Sea Bastard (UK) Primitive Man Primitive Man is an American extreme metal band from Denver, Colorado, formed in 2012 and specializing in a punishing blend of death-doom, sludge, and noise metal. The band, known for its themes of hatred, misanthropy, personal trauma, and societal collapse, is characterized by its experimental edge, trance-inducing heaviness, and confrontational lyrics that challenge listeners with sadness, positivity, and brutal honesty, often recorded and produced by figures like Andy Nelson and Arthur Rizk. Over more than a decade, they have evolved their death sludge style while maintaining a core focus on extreme sonic assault, earning acclaim for albums that address contemporary ills with merciless precision. Kollaps Kollaps is an Australian post-industrial project whose history is inseparable from violence-both as subject matter and as physical methodology. Formed on the periphery of collapse and personal disintegration, the project has cultivated a reputation for performances that are confrontational, ascetic, and unwavering in their commitment to realism. The band has recently relocated to Iceland, a move that reflects its ongoing pursuit of isolation, severity, and a more unforgiving creative environment. Sea Bastard Sea Bastard are a brutal beast of heavy monolithic riffs rom Brighton. Blending Sludge, Doom and Stoner Metal to heavy and downright mean effect. Bleak, Loud and Angry. Presented by Strange Brew. This is an 18+ event

An iconic Saharan rock band, Tamikrest was formed in 2006 by Ousmane Ag Mossa, Cheikh Ag Tiglia, and Aghaly Ag Mohamedine in Tinzawaten, on the border between Algeria and Mali. Inspired by the musical heritage of Tinariwen, and driven by the desire to amplify the oppressed voice of the Kel Tamasheq (Tuareg) people, the group quickly made their mark.

Ella Megan McNamara, known professionally as Ellur, is a British singer-songwriter from Halifax, England. She is the daughter of Embrace guitarist Richard McNamara.

Hailing from Recife, Brazil, Coco dos Pretos have proven themselves as a symbol of resilience, and cultural significance. Since 2006, the group has pioneered an innovative approach to the traditional coco rhythm, expanding and refining its sound while staying rooted in ancestral heritage. Based in the Chão de Estrelas community, the group not only holds rehearsals but also leads a meaningful socio-cultural initiative dedicated to preserving and promoting Afro-descendant culture. Through their work, they challenge the stigmas often attached to popular traditions such as coco, and above all, they celebrate and strengthen Afro-Brazilian identity and expression. For the past 10 years, Coco dos Pretos has led the itinerant project “Onde é que Tá o Coco?” (“Where is the Coco?”), fostering exchanges with masters, teachers, and community groups of coco throughout the regions they visit. In 2023, the group launched the first edition of the Canjerê Project by Coco dos Pretos-a landmark gathering dedicated to encounter, communion, and exchange within Afro-Indigenous cultural traditions.. The Canjerê, aside from promoting and safeguarding culture, is a reunion, a grand meeting of exchange and ancestral knowledge where musicality, art, culture, theatre, and dance, whereby Coco dos Pretos reaffirm the sacred, historical and ancestral legaices of their community. The event brings together masters, teachers, cultural leaders, and guardians of popular traditions. Presented by Strange Brew. All Ages, Under 18s accompanied by a 21+ adult

Fusing traditional african sounds with western rhythm and blues, W.I.T.C.H (We Intend To Cause Havoc) will be bringing their psychedelic Zamrock to Bristol's Strange Brew. Presented by Magnetic Live. This is an 18+ event

Bloody Knees Presented by Outbreak Fest. This is an 18+ event

Working with Grace Jones, James Brown, Black Uhuru, Tom Tom Club, Gwen Guthrie, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Quincy Jones, Sly & Robbie, Robert Palmer, Fela Kuti, Manu Dibango and Marianne Faithfull, an honourary member of British jazz funk band Level 42, and author of some hugely influential solo records, Badarou’s personality is intrinsically part of ’80s music, his characterful keyboard runs and dreamy pads running like a flawless seam through many huge hits of the era. Whilst he never became a household name as a solo artist throughout the 80s-90s, Wally began garnering a higher profile in the 00s-10s thanks to the explosion of diggers culture, with many tastemaker DJs and record labels shining a light on his incredible work which has stood the test of time remarkably well. Tracks like 'Hi-Life', 'Chief Inspector' & 'Endless Race' are now all staples of many discerning record collections and widely regarded as timeless masterpieces. Elsewhere, his productions have spanned Afro, Reggae, Balearic, Disco, Funk, & even New Age. Many Bristolians will recognise his 1984 classic 'Mambo', which was sampled heavily by Massive Attack seven years later in their renowned track 'Daydreaming' (1991). A rare chance to see such an incredible talent in Bristol - do not miss! Presented by Strange Brew. 14+ event with all under 18s accompanied by a 21+ adult (1:1 ratio)

Hyperpop duo Frost Children ignite stages with boundary-pushing electronic anthems.

FORM Presents Dead calm \+ Special Guests Dead Calm is a band from Liam McCay... a young, prolific Irish musician from County Donegal, known for creating music under numerous aliases, most notably Sign Crushes Motorist, Dead Calm, and Take Care, exploring genres like slowcore and indie rock with poignant, introspective, and often melancholic themes, gaining significant online traction while maintaining a low-key, hobbyist approach to his rapidly growing career. He began with the fiddle, pivoted to guitar during the pandemic, and has since released extensive work, even turning down record deals to keep his creative process personal. Presented by FORM. This is a 14+ event (under 16s to be accompanied by an adult 18+)

DEYU is a Bristol-based collective reimagining the music of MF DOOM through the lens of experimental jazz, hip-hop, and raw live improvisation. Formed by members of Snazzback, Waldos Gift, and Binbag Wisdom, DEYU brings fearless musicianship and original lyricism to DOOMs iconic catalogue. Fresh off a revered mini tour, including packed-out shows at Hootananny Brixton (London), and The Jam Jar (Bristol). DEYU is fast becoming a must-see actin the UK underground scene. Expect deep cuts, live jazz fusion, surprise guests, and a high-energy tribute that goes far beyond covers - this is DOOM, reworked and redefined.

Conceived in a cabin overlooking the Delaware River in upstate New York, Son Littles latest album, Like Neptune, trades in the existential dread permeating previous work for unbridled joy and self-acceptance. In this verdant space of freedom, Son Little transmutes the chronic pain of self-doubt into a beautiful opus about overcoming generational trauma, decorating the altar of the primordial blues and elevating the labour of healing to high art. Noticeably confident from the opening note, Son Little prioritizes his signature rasp as the chief instrument of every song on a 12-track meditation on the mortal struggle to achieve inner peace. Doling out a pearl-strung collection of successive epiphanies he engages each of his re-invigorated parts, empowering them to finally speak freely, with him as the vessel.

Musician/songwriter known for her collaborations with synth specialist Stephen Hindman as well as for the dark atmospheres of her solo material.

Post-punk duo from Leicestershire featuring the eccentrically-named bassist House of Lords who count Tom Vek, The Futureheads and Gang of Four among their fans.

Billy Lockett is a boy who's lived in Northampton his whole life. Learning to play piano in his basement, a room apparently full to the brim of old slot machines, canvases, board games and band equipment, Billy started playing aged 8 and hasn't stopped since.

Black metal band from Quebec, Canada. Released debut album Terra Nullius in 2015 and their second album Infernal Decadence in 2018 with Vendetta Records.

Shabaka is a multi-instrumentalist and composer who came to prominence within the London scene playing bands Sons of Kemet, the Comet is Coming and Shabaka and the Ancestors. At the start of 2024, he announced a hiatus from the saxophone, and since then has been composing material for the various flutes he is engaged in studying. Collaboration and the idea of developmental change being central to artistic practice is the driving force behind Shabaka's live sets, which are constantly evolving and striving to reflect an up-to-date account of a creative mind in flow.

Disciples of planet Earth’s rock deities, space-time voyagers Klek and Khn de Poitrine gaze in wonder at hot dogs, pyramids, and rock music in all its glorious excess. Asymmetrical and dissonant, Angine de Poitrine’s music makes hearts race and bodies move with ecstatic abandon. Through tight, pulsing drum grooves and intricate tangles of double-neck microtonal guitar, the band summons swirling vortices of hypnotic sound and vision. Since the release of Vol. 1 in 2024, Angine de Poitrine are in the eye of an ever-growing storm of enthusiasm from audiences, critics, and music industry’s main actors. After delivering electrifying performances at Quebec’s major festivals, including the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, Angine de Poitrine now sets their sights on the prestigious Trans Musicales in Rennes. All these facts are strictly reserved to the humanoids: Angine de Poitrine are simply thrilled to play rock ’n’ roll.

Shady Nasty at MOTH Club Presented by Shady Nasty. This is an 18+ event.

JOY. + Strange Brew present JK FLESH + support: Mercy Room + TBC Saturday 27 June 2026 Strange Brew, Bristol 19:00-22:00 14+ (all under 18s to be accompanied on a 1:1 ratio) Presented by JOY. Under 18s to be accompanied

Stealing Sheep are an all-female electro-pop trio from the UKl formed in 2010. Their style is an amalgamation of psychedelic pop, folktronica, disco and post-punk, often featuring three-part vocal harmonies and synth-heavy beats matched by a theatrical, DIY aesthetic. GLO is their latest album which draws profound inspiration from their hometown of Liverpool and the eclectic musical influences that surround them. A kaleidoscopic journey that nods to the playful style of Mermaid Chunky, Katy J Pearson, Cosmo Sheldrake, Bethany Ley, Pip Blom, Thala & Laura Groves. Newly announced support comes from Saffron Records' HANAH who rides the gap between experimental R&B, lush ambient and folk - big tip! Presented by Strange Brew. 14+ event with all under 18's accompanied by a 21+ adult

Liverpool collective Ex-Easter Island Head bring their mesmeric guitar experiments to Bristol Beacon for BNM 2026. Using solid-body electric guitars, percussion and mechanical preparations, they build immersive soundworlds from repetition, resonance and touch - shimmering drones and pulsing patterns shaped through deliberate restraint. They’re joined by composer Jasmine Wood and electronic artist Pavel Milyakov for a collaboration spanning amplified grand piano, guitar and electronics, alongside singer-pianist Eliana Glass, whose intimate, jazz-rooted songs balance warmth with quiet adventure. Together, this is a night of exploratory sound: hypnotic, tactile and deeply attentive to texture, space and the possibilities of live performance. Presented by Bristol New Music. 14+ (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)

auntie flo (live w/ full band) Award-winning DJ, music producer and live performer Brian d’Souza aka Auntie Flo performs with a full live band with a talented group of musicians from around the world to perform tracks spanning five acclaimed albums worth of material. The band has closed the main stage of festivals such as Gilles Peterson’s We Out Here as well as sell out shows at the likes of London’s renowned Jazz Cafe. Expect free-flowing tastings of live percussion, jazz-tinged rhythms, vintage synths, environmental sounds from all over the world with a 4/4 backbone and house music poise which is perfect for both live gig intimacy and the club alike. moncaya (live) Moncaya is a singer-songwriter and composer born in Spain and currently based in Mexico City, whose creations traverse multiple genres, such as indie, trad folk, electronic and experimental. Moncaya is also in Auntie Flo's live band, we look forward to hearing her in both projects. Presented by Strange Brew. 14+ event with all under 18's to be accompanied by a 21+ adult

Bristol New Music opens its 2026 edition at Strange Brew with two essential projects from the contemporary US underground, each appearing in Bristol for the first time. Bill Orcutt (Harry Pussy), Steve Shelley (Sonic Youth) and Ethan Miller (Comets on Fire): a heavyweight US trio operating at the fault line between rock and free improvisation. Bill Orcutt, incendiary guitarist with seminal ‘90s noise-rock outfit, Harry Pussy brings a ferocious, deconstructed approach to guitar. Steve Shelley, best known as the drummer for Sonic Youth, and on bass, Ethan Miller who has been a central figure in psychedelic and outer-rock movements, and visionary guitarist and vocalist of bands like Comets on Fire. Oakland-based saxophonist, composer and improviser Cole Pulice joins them and crafts luminous, otherworldly compositions at the intersection of cosmic jazz and digital synthesis. See 2023’s soaring longform electroacoustic odyssey If I Don’t See You in the Future, I’ll See You In the Pasture or latest album Land’s End Eternal, which expands their compositional palette beyond signal-processed saxophone to include layers of electric guitar and lush choral arrangements Presented by Bristol New Music and Strange Brew No age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio)

Milkweed describe their sound as slacker-trad, which is both true and somehow insufficient. For three years Milkweed have refined a formula - taking existing source material (a folklore journal, a book on Welsh myths, another on bronze age human remains and most recently Thomas Kinsella’s masterfully stark translation of the Táin Bó Cúailnge), cutting up the words and feeding them through a woodchipper of lo-fi production and experimental folk music. On the face of it their musical concerns are transatlantic - they follow the rich creative line that runs between British traditional music and the songs and tunes of the eastern United States. In reality their scope is global, and rooted in deep time, with influences from prehistory bleeding into a troubled and troubling modern era. As a result their music doesn’t sit easily anywhere, but ricochets between bewitching folk music and disconcerting hauntological experimentation.

Her first foray into songwriting started with a geological expedition in China, where she served as translator. She was miserable and immersed herself into writing lyrics as a way of coping. Veirs is fascinated with the intersection of art and science and she explores that in her work. She has released 11 albums and has toured extensively in her 25-year career. She has collaborated with Neko Case, kd lang, Sufjan Stevens, Jim James of My Morning Jacket, The Decemberists and many others. She’s also a podcaster (Midnight Lightning, about musician parents), an award-winning children’s book author (Libba, about folk musician Elizabeth Cotten), a mother and a songwriting teacher through Stanford University.

Tokyo-based alternative/dream pop trio.

In November, the Montreal band Ought announced their break up after three critically-acclaimed albums and 9 years together. This news came with a silver-lining though, as Ought members Tim Darcy and Ben Stidworthy simultaneously announced a new project with drummer Evan Cartwright called Cola.

LIFT OFF! The stars have aligned, the cosmos has answered - Brakes are getting back together for the first time in 11 years, playing a handful of dates later this year - they will be in Brighton to perform two special shows in one night. Following an invitation by End Of The Road Festival and in support of the re-release of their debut album ‘Give Blood’ on Rough Trade Records - the guys land on earth for one more tour. Brakes are a cult indie rock band that make an irreverent blend of garage rock, alt-country and punk energy.

Enter the kaleidoscopic world of Lone - returning to Greco-Roman for his first album in five years, ‘Hyperphantasia’.

Author & Punisher is a one man band led by Tristan Shone. Utilizing custom fabricated machines, controllers and speakers called Drone Machines, the music draws heavily on aspects of industrial automation, robotics and mechanical tools and devices, focusing on the eroticism of the interaction with machine. In 2024 A&P celebrated two decades of honing in on his craft - meticulously inventing, machining, experimenting, and creating custom musical instruments for his incredible recordings and live performances, touring the world with artists like TOOL, HEALTH, Pertubator, Neurosis & many others. 2025 will see the release of his eighth full-length album via Relapse Records along with an even greater emphasis and rebirth of the visceral, live ritual. Presented by Old Empire. 14+ - under 18s must be accompanied by an adult

The dreamy, melancholic indie pop of Hannah Cohen emerged from the art and music scenes of New York City in the early 2010s.

PEACH are a Bristol-based band blending raw punk energy, grunge and the drive of early desert rock. Their self-titled debut album, released in September 2023, drew critical acclaim from figures including Daniel P Carter, BBC’s Adam Walton and Justin Hawkins (The Darkness). Hawkins went on to showcase the band’s video for ‘I’m Scared’ (directed by Lee Kiernan of IDLES) at his Justin Hawkins Rides Again live show in March 2024, hailing it as simply “f★★king awesome”. The band have earned coveted support slots with the likes of Mclusky, Heavy Lungs, LIFE, Chiyoda Ku, Crows, Skin Failure, Every Hell and CLT DRP, alongside appearances at festivals including 2000 Trees and ArcTanGent. Their highly anticipated second album ‘ONLY LOVE’, produced by Peter Miles at Middle Farm Studios (whose credits include Architects, Petrol Girls and TesseracT), is due for release in Spring 2026. Presented by Gravy Train. This is a 14+ event (14-17’s must be accompanied by an adult).

We started our events to create a space to play our music and hear the music we love on a loud sound system in a sick club and to create a community of our people. Music heads. Joining the dots between Hip Hop, RnB, Dancehall, Afrobeats, UK Rap, Reggae, Neo Soul, Amapiano, Grime, Future beats, soundsystem culture and global bass music. We want to connect genres, scenes and eras. At our events, alongside the biggest bangers, you will also hear the blends, the edits, the soulful stuff, the exclusives, the dubplates, the tunes that you won't hear anywhere else. And now we’re bringing the family back together once more. Reload Sound & Friends is about Good people. Proper selectas. No ego. Just deep music and joyful energy from start to finish. Playing alongside Reload Sound on Friday April 10th is DONCH, a DJ who's been smashing up the London scene, going viral on social media and is a resident at Chuckie & Tazer's sensational event "RnB & Slow Jams", his trademark quick mixing and DJ skills are sure to turn the party over. Expect “Banger after banger, after bludclart banger". As well as APRTMENT LIFE co-founder PARISMATIQ, a returning champion to our events, back in 2024 he played an imma culate set for us. If you've heard any of his "Welcome to the Aprtment" mixes you will know what to expect, a mix of soulful music, edits, and blends guaranteed to get you dancing. If you’ve been to one of our dances before, you already know. If you haven’t... this is the one to pull up to. Presented by Reload Sound. This is an 18+ event

Since their inception, Gnod’s musical trajectory has been one of constant fluctuation borne out of an incessant need to discover new sonic worlds. Beginning life as a shamanic drone ensemble, at times fitting up to 15 members on stage, these early rituals informed the core ideals that have come to define the group in their years of activity; community and trance-inducing repetition. Throughout a discography that has amassed dozens of CD-R’s, cassettes and vinyls for labels like Rocket Recordings, Trensmat, Krokodilo (Blackest Ever Black) and their own Tesla Tapes imprint, a restless yet organic need mutate their music into new realms has had critics clawing for comparative touch stones. Acts as far ranging as Hawkwind, Popul Vuh, Pan Sonic, Sunburned Hand of the Man and Pharaoh Sanders have all been referenced in attempt to pinpoint their output, one that has historically never aped any genre but with each record furthered their own unique place in truly independent music. It is the exact same dedication to the live arena that has seen Gnod become one of the most celebrated live bands in the UK and secured them multiple tours and festival appearances throughout Europe. In these times of cash in hand ‘glory days’ reunions and bands simply rehashing their recorded material pitch perfect live, Gnod are a stark and welcome anomaly. Presented by Gravy Train. This is a 14+ event (14-17’s must be accompanied by an adult).

Sans Froid disengage you from the shackles of modern madness. Their intent is clear, to make you feel like you’re not the only one going crazy. In 2024 Sans Froid released their debut album ‘Hello, Boil Brain’, and steadily gained plaudits from a host of music tastemakers including BBC 6Music, PROG Magazine, & Everything Is Noise. With performances at ArcTanGent, 2000Trees, Strangeforms and Portals Festivals, as well as supporting Maybeshewill and Foxing, their live performances get you as close to real magic as you can get. In 2026 Sans Froid will be releasing their second album 'Back Into the Womb' via Church Road Records, supported by multiple UK/EU tours and festival appearances. “Easy to see why their progressive art-rock has been turning heads...on the cusp of something great” - The Scene “Bristolian art-prog quartet stepping boldly into the future” - Noizze “Absolutely mystical” - BBC 6Music “A kaleidoscopic brain-bender wrapped in avante-garde joy and wrapped again in post-punk curiosity” - Everything Is Noise Presented by Gravy Train. This is a 14+ event 14-17’s must be accompanied by an adult).

SHE PAST AWAY is a dark wave / post-punk duo, consisting of Volkan Caner (vocal, guitars and songwriting) and Doruk Ozturkcan (drums, synths and production). Experimenting old/new aesthetic of synth music into their core guitar stuff, She Past Away forged a sound, an attitude, and a sensibility, conveyed through a minimalist poetry sung in Turkish, which sweeps the audience through a dense, continual epic trip in both their recordings and live performances. Presented by DM Generation. This is a 14+ event (14-17’s must be accompanied by an adult).

Japan’s most internationally acclaimed DJ and producer, DJ Krush has been shaping the sound of hip-hop for over three decades. From early releases on the legendary UK label Mo’Wax to collaborations with Mos Def, DJ Shadow, and Guru, he’s renowned for his atmospheric breakbeats, genre-defying productions, and turntable artistry. Melding jazz, soul, and traditional Japanese instruments into hypnotic, cinematic rhythms, he continues to push the boundaries of sound. Fresh from his 2024 album Saisei and its Europe & Asia tour, DJ Krush brings his masterful sets for a night of immersive sound. This is an 18+ event

Nutritious and delicious. Another instalment of Breakfast Records' annual red hot jamboree. Jam-packed with some of the brightest and boldest artists this country has to offer. Blind Yeo, The Family Matters, The None, Ohtis, Polhawan, Sidney Jones & The Murmuration and many more still tba. Previous years we've hosted the likes of Getdown Services, Lambrini Girls, Melin Melyn and Los Bitchos. Catch all your future favourites here before they blow up! Presented by Breakfast Records. This is an 18+ event

Superchunk + Oblivians (14+ under 16's with and adult) Superchunk After the shocking, and for many, demoralizing result of the 2016 election, “I didn’t buy the silver lining some were promoting that ‘well, at least art and music will be great now!’,” says Superchunk co-founder and frontman Mac McCaughan. “Obviously, any sane person would gladly trade four to eight years of terrible music for not having our country dismantled to satisfy the whims of a vengeful child and his enablers.” That said, good music and art still have a lot to say, and the urgency of current events gave Mac, Laura, Jim, and Jon the momentum to make something new sooner than later. “It would be strange to be in a band, at least our band, and make a record that completely ignored the surrounding circumstances that we live in and that our kids are going to grow up in.” Enter What a Time to Be Alive, Superchunk’s first album in over four years. It’s a record, says Mac, “about a pretty dire and depressing situation but hopefully not a record that is dire and depressing to listen to.” Indeed, like so much of Superchunk’s music in the band’s nearly three decades together, the songs on What a Time to Be Alive meet rage and anxiety head-on with the catharsis and exhilaration of loud punk fire and vulnerable pop energy. Like 2013’s I Hate Music, which focused on death, loss, and the role of music in an aging life, the new record brings spirit to the frontlines of pain—it’s as defiant as it is despairing, as much a call to arms as a throwing up of hands.

Dorian Electra is an American singer, songwriter, and performance artist known for experimental hyperpop, gender-bending fashion, and queer aesthetics.

Crosstown Presents... Billy Fuller (Beak>) Presented by Crosstown Concerts. This is an 18+ event

Live African dance music, fusing Congolese guitar + Gambian kora virtuosity with UK electronic sensibilities to create uplifting, dancefloor- friendly new music for a new generation of music fans. Afriquoi are an underground sensation, bringing an uplifting fusion of African music and live electronics. The masterful 5-piece live show combines Gambian kora, Congolese guitar + Mandinka percussion styles with electronic music drawing on house, garage, disco, soul + jungle to create something entirely unique. Based in London, Afriquoi is a UK afro supergroup, with every musician a band leader in their own right. With members ranging in age across 3 decades, originating from Africa, the Carribean and the UK, Afriquoi is true fusion music in the best sense of the word, bringing together a vast depth of musical knowledge, culture and life experience. Presented by Strange Brew. 14+ event with all under 18s to be accompanied by a 21+ adult (1:1 ratio)