The Memepunks are back! Masters of the mashup, The Memepunks bring our musical mischief south of the river to the Cavendish Arms. Mirth and merriment are guaranteed, with support from the newest and quirkiest acts in London: NOTHING NEW -- Minimal synthwave featuring Nathan Clemence, better known as DJ Nathan Nothing, and Jordi Vision of Blinded By Passion. This will be the duo's second ever performance featuring tracks such as "Nothing Is Original" and the relatable "Hot And Old." https://nothingnewuk.bandcamp.com/ ULTRARABBIT -- An all-new electronic side project featuring Flesh Tetris's Andy Heintz and Eva Menon. We can't wait to see what the team behind songs like "Slimy Garnish" and "Landfill Cindy" have come up with! Following the bands, DJ LANDMINE provides tunes until midnight.

abs plays the Cavendish Arms in London on 24th May in celebration of the release of her brand new EP Learning To Know Myself . With fusions of neo-soul, contemporary R&B, and electro-pop music, abs creates a unique sonic experience for her listeners. Her soulful melodies romanticise her life-story, with a message of empowerment and self-confidence. abs' unmatched energy on stage draws live audiences in, including her performances at Glastonbury, Tramlines, and her UK Tour Supports: TBA

The Cav Presents Day Sleeper and Bottlemoth on the 26th June 2026. In the heart of Leith, among remnants of factories and mills, Day Sleeper can be found hewing pop gems from slabs of sonic abrasion. https://daysleeper.bandcamp.com/ Bottlemoth Masters at beautifully crafted indie-folk music that tugs on the heartstrings with tender vocals, sparkling compositions, and captivating lyrics. https://bottlemoth.bandcamp.com/ More support to be announced. Presented by The Cav Presents. This is an 18+ event

Micah Sage is an alternative-pop artist from Calgary, Alberta, recognized for her signature blend of dreamy, soulful, and cinematic sounds. Over the pond for a Great Escape festival appearance and a Cav Presents debut, she has recently released her third glitter-pop EP 'GIRLFRIEND' in November 2025. https://linktr.ee/micahsage Vital Throw is the musical project of Niall Rush, a Northern Irish studio rat based in London. Written after a period of injury and recovery, the songs lean into intimate, intricate, hook-filled pop shaped by anxiety and personal experience. Think power pop for nerds. Now, with a killer (also queer) live band, Vital Throw are slowly lowering themselves into the very hot bath of releasing stuff and playing shows and all the other things. https://www.instagram.com/vitalthrowband/ Girl dramatic is the alt-pop project of London-based artist Fay. She has received strong support from BBC Radio, with Jodie Bryant naming her “one to watch,” while her single bedroom floor has earned continued airplay, a Future Hits A-List Top 10 spot, and a live premiere at The Waiting Room in Dalston. https://linktr.ee/girldramatic Count Jaakola is a DIY pop singer-songwriter originally from Finland. Their debut album, released in November via Tip Top Recordings, has received support from BBC 6 Music and The Line of Best Fit. Live, they perform with a full band featuring members of Allo Darlin’ and Green Seagull. https://countjaakola.bandcamp.com/ Presented by The Cav Presents. This is an 18+ event

Join us for a mixed bill night of incredible stand-up comedy and spoken word performances in support of Medical Aid for Palestinians. All proceeds will be donated to MAP to aid their crucial efforts in Palestine and Lebanon. Hosted by Bróccán Tyzack-Carlin Dec 9, 7:30pm, The Cavendish Arms, Stockwell, SW8 2HJ

Bandmates and dear friends Sylvie Grey (the alias of songwriter Maya Bovill) and Claremont (Stockport-based musician James Green) co-headline The Cavendish Arms in June as part of a trio of dates around the UK. Grounded in lo-fi, folk-rock soundscapes, Sylvie Grey's debut double-track single Odes & Shadows was released on 12 May 2024. Written, arranged and recorded alone on a Tascam Porta 2 tape machine in quiet moments on her bedroom floor in Bristol, it introduced her intimate, DIY approach to sound creation and storytelling. 2026 opens a new chapter in Grey's career with the release of her debut EP, produced by Ali Chant [PJ Harvey, Aldous Harding, Katy J Pearson] and funded by Help Musicians' Next Level Award. Leaning into a richer, darker, and more electronic-infused sound, these upcoming tracks hint at the evolving landscapes waiting in Sylvie Grey's future work. Claremont has been a long-time creative outlet for James' electronic writing whilst studying and performing in a myriad of different outfits, including indie-rockers Spring King and Meadow Meadow. Now joined by bandmates Kieran Joyce (guitar) and James Holt (keys), James is able to get behind the drums and breathe new life into tracks that span the last decade and a half, inspired by the likes of Four Tet, Floating Points, Machinedrum and more.

UTOPIA GHOST × Thread Snake Collective Presents... Omam Dawn: Launch of Lions Do Swim Utopia Ghost release 004. Omam Dawn is a songwriter that brings weird worlds to life. Lions do swim is a gently surreal album of songs about dark saltwater and the upper sky, pink painted houses and the bus stops of romance and a diver who might never come up for air. This will be the first time performed live. cottonbeast & RJ Fusion of transglobal beats from the electronic undergrowth and the exotica of multi-instrumentation. London based duo cottonbeast and ~RJ bring a wrought and riveted experience of original music and soul stirring tonepoems. Victoria Major London based singer-songwriter. Her often impressionistic songs are like a nostalgic, mud-made, lonely-cut, version of The Sound of Music. Meandering, sometimes lost, but holding on tightly - heartbroken and in love all at once. Presented by The Cav Presents. This is an 18+ event.

We're super excited to be hosting indie-pop legends Trash Kit for a dreamy night to mark their return to our ears, with a revived sound and line-up, now featuring Clementine March on bass. They last played for us back in 2018, so we cannot wait to have them back again with their quirky, uplifting sounds. Support comes from wonky post-punk supergroup Sassyhiya (whose first gig we hosted back in 2022) and Lebanon-born, London-based creator of jangling layered soundscapes, Nastazia Bazil. It's going to be a very lovely evening! The Cavendish Arms is an accessible, inclusive venue with step-free access and gender-neutral toilets. Presented by Get In Her Ears. This is an 18+ event

To kick off the summer, we're super excited to have long-time faves and First Timers alumni Breakup Haircut bring their scuzzy, emo-tinged, energy-fuelled indie-pop to headline for us at our favourite venue. Support comes from Belgium-based twee-pop band Capsuna with all their fuzzy, lo-fi goodness. More TBA soon. We can't wait! The Cavendish Arms is an inclusive, accessible venue with step-free access and gender neutral toilets. Presented by Get In Her Ears. This is an 18+ event

The Cav Presents Civil Villains, Pictures of Fish and Blisssymbols on the 14th May 2026. Civil Villains are an alt-rock/post-hardcore trio from southern England, known for blending intricate, off-kilter structures with raw, honest emotional weight. Their forthcoming second album, A Sleeper, Underneath (mid-2026), marks a shift toward something more open and instinctive. While still rooted in the band’s characteristic contrast - angular guitars, dynamic structures, and unpredictable rhythms - the new material leans into clarity, space, and emotional immediacy. Renowned for their raw live performances, Civil Villains have shared stages with Sparta, Listener, Poly-Math, Bellevue Days, and Kid Kapichi, and have toured independently across the UK and North America, including festival appearances in London, New York, and Quebec City. www.Civilvillains.Com Blisssymbols are an alt-rock two-piece forged on the South London scene. Their evolving sound bridges avant-garde experimentation with grounded, traditional songwriting. https://blisssymbols.Bandcamp.Com/ Pictures of Fish are an indie/ alt-rock band from Brighton with psychedelic and experimental influences. https://picturesoffish.bandcamp.com Presented by The Cav Presents. This is an 18+ event.

Charley Stone (she/they) is a solo #Artist who also performs with an Actual Band. Debut album Here Comes The Actual Band is packed with garage-rock riffs and whimsical tales of procrastination and romantic yearning. It's available on Bandcamp and on other streaming platforms. Charley Stone's "totally solo" songs have a wistful quality with lots of reverb and layered harmonies gazing out of windows. With the Actual Band these songs gain a Modern Lovers garage-rock energy, as sung by someone like Tanya Donelly or Susannah Hoffs... or Moe Tucker... probably. Other as yet unfinished and unreleased albums include: quiet grrrl, End Times, and Fear Yourself. Also known as a touring guitarist, most recently with Sleeper, Art Brut and Desperate Journalist, the #Artist known as Charley Stone has been in all the bands, including but not limited to Salad, MX Tyrants, Gay Dad, Keith Top of the Pops & His Minor UK Indie Celebrity Baking Band, Linus, Fosca, Spy 51, Ye Nuns, Joanne Joanne, The Deptford Beach Babes, The Fallen Women, The Angry Bees, The Dumb Blondes, The Hive Fives, etc, etc, ad lib to fade... Lo-fi-Indie-Retro-popsters Spinster are an all-female four piece from London. Playing original songs that are instantly memorable, Spinster have been described as the missing link between Small Faces and Stereolab. Murder Bridge Drums and guitar. Angry and ridiculous. Shouting and shouting. @murderbridge Presented by The Cav Presents. This is an 18+ event