Moretallica are the most exciting Metallica tribute in the UK, delivering the most authentic musical performance and the most energetic show. Moretallica was formed in 2012, determined to perform the music of Heavy Metal legends Metallica to the highest standard, immediately setting them at the top level of UK tributes. A Moretallica show includes songs old and new from every era of Metallica's career, and is the most energetic spectacle and display of top quality musicianship, as you'd expect from a band with 50+ years of gigging experience across the UK and Europe. Using the same equipment as Metallica themselves ( ESP, Jackson, Mesa Boogie, Tama, Zildjian etc.) you'll only hear a more authentic performance from Metallica themselves.

Brain of J is a London-based Pearl Jam Tribute Band that was created in 2016 by five Pearl Jam fans. Since their formation, Brain of J has been thrilling crowds in packed venues across the UK with their high-energy performances of Pearl Jams greatest hits, from Alive and Jeremy to Better Man and Even Flow. Brain of J brings an unparalleled energy to their shows and an impressive knowledge of the nuances of Pearl Jams music. Fans can expect to hear beloved classics as well as deeper cuts from Pearl Jams vast catalogue. Brain of Js performances are as passionate as they are accurate, and they strive to recreate the genuine spirit of Pearl Jams live shows. Brain of J is dedicated to providing an unforgettable experience to fans of any age.

The UK's first and only Tony Hawk's Pro Skater cover band. They have even performed live onstage in the UK with Tony Hawk himself! Expect to hear... AFI, Alien Ant Farm, Bad Religion, Black Flag, CKY, Dead Kennedys, Goldfinger, Green Day, Lagwagon, Less Than Jake, Millencolin, Motorhead, NOFX, Papa Roach, Powerman 5000, Rage Against The Machine, The Ramones, Refused, Suicidal Tendencies, System of a Down and many more.

The biggest line up in CC history. And CC's 60th birthday. Party time .

The Los Fastidios sound is a powerful melodic streetpunk which mixes classical 80’s British Punk-OI! sounds with a lot of skanking moments, and more rock'n'roll and hardcore rhythms, sung in Italian with some touches of english, french, spanish and german languages. The lyrics come from the most cheerful street situations to more serious and involved matters which deal with social problems, such as battles against racism-fascism and any form of discrimination, for the animal rights, for freedom and against the capitalistic system

Club Velocity/New Mind Promtions presets Los Fastidios The Los Fastidios sound is a powerful melodic streetpunk which mixes classical 80's British Punk-OI ! sounds with a lot of skanking moments, and more rock'n'roll and hardcore rythms, sung in Italian with some touches of english, french, spanish and german languages. The lyrics come from the most cheerful street situations to more serious and involved matters which deal with social problems, such as battles against racism-fascism and any form of discrimination, for the animal rights, for freedom and against the capitalistic system Support Juliet & The Raging Romeos

As the singer-songwriter in I Am Kloot from 1999 to 2014, John Bramwell achieved a Mercury Prize nomination for 2010's The Sky At Night, a Top 10 chart position for 2013's Let It All In, numerous UK and European tours and a triumphant farewell at the Queen Elizabeth Hall with an orchestra in 2014. Now, as a solo artist, he's travelling a very different path, his stunning new album The Light Fantastic is almost a complete U-turn from his Kloot-days. Darker clouds have been banished, there are now strings and four-part harmonies and a dozen gloriously exhilarating, beautifully crafted observed songs about life, humanity, the universe and everything else. A unique both literally and metaphorically Lauren Laverne My favourite songwriter of all time Cate Blanchett [who chose Bramwell-penned Proof as her Desert Island Disk on the BBC Radio 4 show] The UK's finest export New York Times Bramwell's new songs are spellbinding The Guardian

Club Velocity/New Mind presents A CHRISTMAS KNEES UP WITH JOHN OTWAY JOHN OTWAY is an English singer-songwriter who has built a sizeable cult audience through extensive touring, a surreal sense of humour and a self-deprecating underdog persona. From the age of 9, John Otway knew he wanted to be a pop star. But even at that young age, having listened to his sister's Beatles and Stones records, he knew he would never be able to do what they do. However, when his sister got the latest Bob Dylan album, he knew there was a place for him and he set about learning how to play guitar. A visit to a fortune teller would have a profound effect on the young Otway. After gazing into her crystal ball, she confirmed that Otway would indeed be a star and would have success with a blonde-haired musician. Otway took this prediction very seriously and teamed up with Wild Willy Barrett (the only musician he knew who fitted the fortune teller's description). In 1972, the pair released their first single. Gypsy/Misty Mountain was a dedication to the fortune teller who had assured Otway that fame and stardom was just around the corner. The single would be the first of a string of flops, but it did capture the attention of The Who's Pete Townshend who offered to produce a number of tracks for the duo. Despite Townshend's involvement, the duo remained on the fringes of the music scene, but continued to gain a live following with their frenetic, raucous and often chaotic performances in the pubs and clubs around the UK. Otway had to wait until 1977 and the rise of punk before his dream of fame and fortune would finally become a reality. Having caught the eye of the producers of the BBC's Old Grey Whistle Test, Otway's performance on that show would grab the attention of the watching audience. Otway, ever the showman, decided to jump on to the amplifier of his colleague during a performance of Bob Lind's Cheryl's Going Home. (Un)fortunately for Otway, he misjudged his leap and sent the amplifier tumbling as he crashed down straddling the box under the amp. The full force of the impact was absorbed by the most tender part of his body, but in doing this one simple act of recklessness and his wanton disregard for his own safety, Otway was the talk of everyone who watched that ev ening's programme. Not only did he see a surge in his audiences, sales of Otway's sixth single, the half-spoken love song Really Free increased dramatically and reached number 27 in the UK Singles Chart. An appearance on the BBC's flagship music programme Top of the Pops, where Otway & Barrett were introduced by Elton John later, Otway was finally a star. It would however, be his greatest success for some time. By 1990, his musical career had flatlined and acting work had all but dried up, Otway tried his hand at writing a book. His autobiography Cor Baby, That's Really Me (subtitled Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure) was an honest, heart-on-sleeve appraisal of his career so far and this study in self-deprecation soon found him climbing his way back to the top as the book quickly outsold all of his albums. First, he teamed up with Attila the Stockbroker touring as Headbutts and Halibuts with whom he wrote a surreal rock opera called Cheryl. He also teamed up with a talented musician from Harlow called Richard Holgarth. Holgarth soon got to work on putting together a band from a pool of musicians he had worked with in his hometown. In January 1993, the band, featuring Murray Torkildsen, Adam Batterbee and Seymour, played their first gig in the Concorde, Brighton. By the end of the year, Otway celebrated his 2,000th gig with an electrifying performance with his band in a sold out show at London's Astoria. The gig set a record for the most number of people in attendance and the most beer sold at this sadly no more venue. Encouraged by this, Otway looked at bigger and bolder ways in which he could harness this new found success. In 1995, he released the album Premature Adulation, his first album of new material in over ten years and then, in 1998, after a concerted publicity campaign, packed over 4,000 fans into the Royal Albert Hall. The show also saw him re-united with his first ever band The Aylesbury Youth Orche stra. Realising he could use his fanbase, Otway began to engage in minor publicity stunts. In 2000, a grassroots campaign saw his Beware of the Flowers Cause I'm Sure They're Going to Get You, Yeah beat the likes of Paul Simon and Bob Dylan in a BBC poll to find the greatest lyrics of all time. Voted in at number seven, Q Magazine declared the result a fix and questioned the integrity of the Otway fans. By now, Otway had been receiving birthday presents from his ever-loyal fans. Presents included a set of bagpipes, a skateboard and a Theremin. Ever the enthusiast, Otway instantly took to the Theremin - it was the instrument he was seemingly born to play - and he quickly incorporated the instrument into his set. Coming up to his 50th birthday, Otway was asked what he would like to receive. The answer was "a second hit". The success in the greatest lyrics poll had given Otway and his fans a taste of blood and there was one poll that they all really wanted to crack - the UK Singles Chart. It had been 25 years since Really Free had got to number 27 and many felt it was time for Otway to get a taste of chart glory once more. A concerted drive, including a poll scrutinised by the Electoral Reform Society saw the Barry Upton produced Bunsen Burner (with music sampled from The Trammps' song Disco Inferno and lyrics devised to help his daughter with her chemistry homework) selected as the song for Otway's triumphant return. To encourage fans to buy more than one copy of the single, he released three different versions including The Hit Mix. The B-Side to this version was a cover of The House of the Rising Sun. The song was recorded at Abbey Road studios and featured over 900 of his fans on backing vocals. Otway credited them all by name on the single's sleeve thus ensuring that many would buy several copies for families and friends as well. On 6 October, prior to his birthday gig at the London Palladium, Otway and his fans gathered outside a pub on Argyl Street to hear the chart countdown. Not knowing if they had been successful, many in the crowd feared the worst as number 10 was read out as Girls Aloud. Stood on a barrel, holding a transistor radio, Otway celebrated with the crowd as Bunsen Burner was announced at number nine. After 25 years, Otway was back in the charts and back on Top of the Pops. He was also finally able to release his Greatest Hits album. Commenting on the fact that the ti tle of this album is now in the plural, Otway was justifiably very proud of it for having Not satisfied with having two hits, Otway's next scheme would see him plan an ambitious world tour for 2006. He proposed hiring his own jet to take his band, 300 of his fans and some special guests to some of the most prestigious venues around the world. The lure of seeing their hero in places like Carnegie Hall and Sydney Opera House saw encouraging numbers signing up to join Otway on his trip, but after the initial enthusiasm rescinded, only 150 signed up and the tour was cancelled as the cost of the plane spiralled. Despite the failure of the world tour, Otway is still touring in various formats. In 2009, he was re-united with Wild Willy Barrett for The Incompatible Otway and Barrett UK tour, the duo now perform together regularly and even recorded a new album in 2011 called 40-Odd Years of Otway and Barrett consisting of re-workings of old songs and a new, previously unrecorded song The Snowflake Effect. Otway also tours as a solo act; as a duo with Richard Holgarth; and often with his band. He regularly performs Glastonbury Festival and has been a stalwart of the Edinburgh Fringe - most recently appearing in Peter Buckley Hill's Free Fringe. In 2010, Otway published his second autobiography. Also subtitled Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure, I Did it Otway was another humorous look back at the years that followed on from Cor Baby That's Really Me. In order to celebrate his 60th birthday in 2012, Otway booked the Odeon Leicester Square to show the documentary of his life. Titled Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie, the sell out screening saw cinematic history made with the final scenes of the movie being filmed from the red carpet on the morning of the film. The film was funded by fans becoming producers who, as with the Hit campaign, were all individually credited in the movie credits. Following the success of the producers' premiere, 2013 has seen Otway take the completed movie to the Cannes Film Festival and it has been screened in cinemas throughout the country. Unlike his albums, the film has been critically acclaimed - receiving a four star review from The Guardian newspaper - and has been put forward for several BAFTAs including "British Outstanding Debut" Support Damien A Passmore

Seattle rockers The Drowns have unleashed their latest salvo of blue-collar punk rock n roll: Blacked Out. Returning to the studio for this LP with longtime producer Ted Hutt (Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, The Gaslight Anthem), the band have laid down a collection of songs that fuse their varied influences brilliantly from the boogie-woogie shuffle roots of original 50s rock n roll, to the strutting swagger of 70s glam & bovver rock, to the gritty rabble-rousing of 77 style anthemic street punk into a laser-tight, cohesive sound that is unmistakably theirs. On Blacked Out, the imagery and storytelling in their songwriting is stronger than ever on standout tracks like 1979 Trans Am & The Way She Goes. There's a ripping rendition of Mud's 1973 classic Dynamite, and bucketloads of other bangers, providing proof of life for rock n roll itself! And of course, amidst all the bluster, a humanitarian concern for the struggles & stories of working-class people remains at the center of the conversation, lyrically. With this album, The Drowns have crafted a rallying call to punks, rock n rollers, and good-hearted misfits of all stripes! This album stands poised to be a game changer and the next stage of evolution for a band that has built a rabid worldwide fanbase the old-fashioned way: with killer records and relentless touring! With a band whose onwards and upwards trajectory has never wavered, this album is the next big step, aimed at launching them into the hearts of even more adoring fans, onto even bigger stages, and into even more corners of the world! Whether youre booking a punk show or a massive festival (or just going to one), youll want them on your stage! In short, if you havent joined The Drowns party yet, now is the time! Everybody's invited! Most recently, the band whose pedigree already included former members of noted acts such as Time Again & Success has recently added guitarist Christian Martucci to the lineup, whose impressive resume includes stretches with Corey Taylor's CMFT, Stone Sour and punk rock legend Dee Dee Ramone's band (just to name a few), adding another layer to The Drowns guitar heroics! Support DxSxA Local grreeeeaaaattt punkncore chaps OTUK - the Green Man A must see band. Do not miss.

Miki Berenyi Trio are Miki Berenyi on vocals/guitar (Lush), Kevin ‘Moose’ McKillop on guitar (Moose) and Oliver Cherer (Gilroy Mere, Aircooled). The three musicians first worked together during Piroshka’s 2021 tour. Miki and Kevin being founder members, Oliver coming in on bass to replace Mick Conroy (Modern English) who had moved to the US. When the global pandemic made touring impossible, Miki spent the lockdown months writing her memoir, Fingers Crossed, released in 2022 to widespread acclaim. To provide some musical accompaniment for the string of book events and signings, Miki Berenyi Trio was formed.

Double header punk banger - Remones and Painted Bird - A tribute to Siouxsie & the Banshees

Formed in 2019, AKA The Syndicate are a dynamic seven-piece band descending from the various home counties of South-East England. Known for their captivating fusion of ska and reggae, they create a vibrant sound marked by soaring melodies and an electrifying brass section, all driven by a relentless rhythm. Their music not only entertains but also offers insightful social commentary on the everyday challenges faced by people in 21st-century Britain. Releasing their debut LP, AKA The Syndicate, in 2021, showcasing their impressive versatility and a diverse array of influences. The album features guest appearances from 2 Tone legend Roddy Radiation of The Specials on two tracks. With relatable social commentary, infectious hooks, and a blend of genres, the LP received rave reviews from fans and garnered airplay on independent radio stations worldwide. Following the album's success, fans eagerly called for live performances, leading to their first gig in 2021. Since then, the band has played across the UK and even secured a festival slot in Germany. They came onstage and launched straight into Two Sides of The City which set the stall out for the night ahead. Infectious and catchy soul grooves were on offer. There must be a big interest in the band as the hall was already three quarters full - Brighton and Hove news (on AKA The Syndicate supporting Bad Manners at Concorde 2) A pop-tinged reggae album that brings to mind a wide variety of other bands, from Madness at their most successful to very early UB40, and maybe even a hint of No Doubt for good measure Scootering Magazine Just got a wee snippet of AKA The Syndicate. I know I shouldnt swear but it's f★★★ing good! The best British ska / soul / reggae band going Jim Paterson, Dexy's Midnight Runners The Skavengers are a 6 piece crew based around the urban sprawl of Reading Scavenged together from other bands, we play a mix of ska, reggae and punk, with original Skanks and classic covers. High energy favourites to get your head nodding and your feet tapping, and before you know it you'll be moonstompin too!!

Red Hot Tribute Peppers will be bringing their powered-up-funkadelic show to The Cryer Arts on 29th May! RHTP are the ultimate tribute to the Chili Peppers, performing all the biggest hits from one of the best-selling bands of all time. Delivering a dynamic show with a deep appreciation for the Peppers' unique sound and style, they strive to recreate the bands’ legendary vibe . Igniting the stage with all of your favourite Chilli Peppers’ tracks from their vast discography, as well as deeper cuts for the die-hard fans, this is an evening that you don't want to miss!

Conflict the Punk Band a Group of People Anarchists a Voice of Rebellion Hardened. Cynical. Bastards. an Activist Organisation a Way of Life Conflict. a Part of A Movement the Movement of All Movements the Ungovernable Force

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.

Culture Shock are an English ska punk band formed in Wilshire in 1986 by Dick Lucas previously of the Subhumans Culture Shock have played hundreds of gigs, including frequent appearances at free festivals, and released six studio albums on the Bluurg record label. Lucas' lyrics were mostly concerned with social and political issues, from cruelty to animals, Northern Ireland, war, and social alienation , but were far from angry rants, often finding a positive and empowering perspective. Culture Shock split at the end of 1989, as Bill and Nige both had young families to support. Dick went on to form Citizen Fish with Jasper, the bassist on Culture Shock's final album, and two other former members of the Subhumans. Support Ill Gotten Gains from Basingstoke deal in ace/great skacore for the (pop) kids

Subhumans (formed in 1980) is an English anarchist punk collective best known for their quintessential debut LP, The Day The Country Died hailing from Wiltshire, England. Prior to the formation of Subhumans in 1980, vocalist Dick Lucas had played in the local band, The Mental. Lucas was then joined by guitarist Bruce Treasure and drummer Andy Gale, before former-Audio Torture bassist Grant Jackson joined the fold. Initially performing under the moniker Superhumans at the request of Bruce's mother, by the end of 1980 Subhumans was cemented with Trotsky replacing Gale on drums. In 1981 the band issued a debut demo tape which caught the attention of punk band Flux of Pink Indians, who offered Subhumans a record release on their Spiderleg Records label. That record surfaced in December 1981 as the EP Demolition War. Whilst failing to significantly raise the band's profile, the record led to the subsequent EPs Reasons for Existence and Religious Wars in 1982. The same year Subhumans formed their own label Bluurg Records, which focused on cassette recordings. In 1983, once again released on Spiderleg Records, Subhuman issued their debut, studio album The Day The Country Died. Now considered a classic and quintessential release of the anarcho-punk genre, the record has its thematic roots in George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four, epitomised on the single Big Brother. Marking the band's first solo release on their label Bluurg, Subhuman's subsequently released the EP Evolution in 1983. The full-length From the Cradle to the Grave followed the same year, as did the EP Time Flies but Aeroplanes Crash, featuring both live and studio tracks. Following the release of their third full-length Worlds Apart in 1985, the band split citing differences in musical direction. Far-removed from the band's initial hardcore recordings, the band's final release 29:29 Split Vision, showcases Subhumans more melodic, sung aesthetic. Dick Lucas went on to join Culture Shock in 1986 and subsequently form the ska-punk outfit Citizen Fish in 1990. A brief Subhumans reunion occurred in 1990, before a fully-fledged reunion tour in 1998 of the UK and U.S. In 1998 the band release an EP of previously unreleased recordings Unfinished Business, before issuing the live album Live in a Dive on Fat Wreck Chords. The band's fifth studio album Internal Riot arrived in 2007, followed by a tour of Europe and the U.S. Support BarrelHaus

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.

Cydonia Knights are a tribute band from Southampton, England to one of the world biggest rock bands 'Muse' who have sold over 20 million albums worldwide & won multiple Grammys, NME & MTV live music awards. Formed by Muse fans, for Muse fans, we have been playing UK music venues & festivals since the beginning of 2015. Since the start our goal has been to give Muse (& live music) fans exactly what they want from a tribute act, an unparalleled Muse experience as close to the real thing as possible!

The DekkerTones are a 9 piece covers band playing authentic ska and reggae from the late 60's Trojan and Bluebeat to the 2tone era.

The Monsters Of Rock Live is thundering into town... With unparalleled energy and showmanship, the award-winning thunder hammer present a truly immersive 2-hour live experience, celebrating the greatest hits of the last 50 years of rock and metal. A night of authentic monster rock anthems featuring hits from Acdc, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Bon Jovi, Black Sabbath, Guns N Roses, Iron Maiden, Journey, Kiss, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Whitesnake and of course, Queen. This is the feel-good party you've been waiting for! Find your favourite band t-shirt, call your friends, and experience the magic & majesty of The Monsters Of Rock, alive on 2025. Search Thunder Hammer On Spotify And Youtube Music.

Born of the voices of past lives and baptized in the dust bowl dirt, the Gothic Americana music of the Heathen Apostles harkens back to a bygone chapter of American history. Using contrasting influences such as Bauhaus, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds and The Pogues along with Howlin’ Wolf, Loretta Lynn and Bessie Smith, the Heathen Apostles have created a style of music that at once conjures both angels and demons, and will enlighten a darkened soul. Gothic Americana is a genre that is fast taking hold around the world, in that it combines the sub-genres of gothic country & bluegrass, dark blues, murderfolk and depression-era jazz. The Heathen Apostles are amongst the first to inject all four into their incendiary music.

The Croupiers are a 10-piece Northern Soul Revue band from Brighton, England. They specialize in classic and rare soul, funk, and disco from the 1960s and 70s. The band is known for their energetic live performances and tight musicianship, featuring a full horn section and multiple vocalists.

Dem Boyz featuring the brilliant Buggy Nhakente, bringing the party vibes straight from Barbados!!

Insanity, insanity! Welcome back to DEMENTED ARE GO, Welcome Back To Insanity Hall! What is there to say about DEMENTED ARE GO that hasnt already been said or invented They are a band that has inflicted their twisted version of rock n roll on the world for 3 decades, from the legendary Klub Foot via clubs, squats and festivals all over the world. They have built up a loyal following of Psychobillies, Punks, Goths, Geeks and Freaks who just cant get enough of DAG's sound. Always a live act not to be missed, their catalogue of releases over the years is proof that the band is always evolving and never restricted to one scene. The reason for the bands longevity and popularity is down to one man, Sparky. A one-man riot who sold his soul for RocknRoll! Uncompromising, unpredictable with a voice that sounds like he's been gargling hot gravel he is instantly recognizable as one of rock n rolls true leaders. How he has kept the band going for 30 years is beyond explanation. On June 27th, 2025 their new album Psychotic Mutilation will be released on Sunny Bastards Record Label. Support Uncle Peanut

Hailing from the swamps of Hampshire, The Ogretones are the UK's #1 musical tribute to the Shrek film soundtracks. Featuring multiple vocalists and a full brass section, this 9-piece band will have you singing, dancing and partying like it's still 2001 They've been hard at work watching (and re-watching) the films and picking all their favourite tunes to pack into the setlist expect hits from Smash Mouth, Counting Crows, Led Zeppelin, Buzzcocks, Wolfmother, Heart, The Monkees, The Proclaimers, Lipps Inc, Bonnie Tyler, David Bowie, Willie Nelson, Joan Jett, Paul McCartney, Ricky Martin and more! Support Damien A Passmore doing his TV/Film set of tunes

Fronted by UK's leading Bon Jovi impersonator, The band have not only toured lengthily around the UK, for clients such as Harley Davidson, Sony, Vodafone, Butlins, Chicago Rock Cafes, Yates, Walkabouts, Mecca Chain, British Motorcycle Federation and Jack Daniels, but have also performed in over 31 countries, which includes most of the Middle East, 3 week tours of Russia, Romania, Slovenia, Lithuania, Austria, Cyprus, Turkey, Greece, Holland, Germany, Belgium, Spain, France and Ireland to name but a few. Bon Giovi were also the ONLY UK tribute act to be asked to make a guest appearance on the New Jersey tribute album "Garden State Of Mind Vol. 1", A celebration of Bon Jovi musical career to date. Covering every aspect of Bon Jovi's extensive career, BON GIOVI perform all the greatest hits such as Living On A Prayer, It's My Life, Wanted Dead or Alive, as well as many others from every album ever produced in one amazing stage show which include all these hits and more, not too mention performing rare tracks that even Bon Jovi havent performed for many years. So if youre ready to Runaway on One Wild Night down that Lost Highway for a taste of the some of the world's greatest Stadium Anthems, then book BON GIOVI with confidence now! for the closest youll get to the Real Thing.

Born and raised in Dublin, MERYL STREEK remembers his childhood in Ireland fondly. Growing up it was great, he says. I had a lot of family around me and things were good, we were a working class family of independent screen printers. During the leaner and more difficult years that followed, he grew up and the world changed around him. He lost several family members, and austerity closed in on the country. As the recession hit and work became steadily thinner on the ground, he moved to Canadaa 7 year experience that shaped MERYL STREEK both as a person and as an artist, as he explains, Seeing how countries work outside of Ireland, and seeing how unfair Ireland's work ethic and living situations are, I came back here fuelled to try and make a change. With his father a talented drummer in his own right, and the call of punk rock's ethics and morals so strong, it was perhaps an inevitability that he would eventually fall into that same world. My dad was an unbelievable drummer, I was raised being around punk bands like Crass and anarcho-punks Rudimentary Peni. I remember seeing him play growing up as a kid and that was the start of my growth as a musician. Following in these parental musical footsteps, MERYL STREEK began in earnest when he finally quit his former band to try and give a voice to those he saw struggling in his home country. I just said I need to do my own thing and try to help the ordinary people in Ireland who've been suffering, he says. I do it for my father who has now passed on. I know what it's like to feel betrayed and hurt, and I want to devote my life to helping others as best I can. The music may sound vicious to some, but times are changing and the government here in Ireland arent. Mostly recorded at home in his Vancouver apartment over the best part of a year, his debut album '796' arrived on 4th November 2022 and cemented itself as one of the most visceral, important political records of the decade so far. It shone a light on the 796 bodies of children found in a septic tank at Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Taum, Ireland, a maternity home for unmarried mothers and their children run by Catholic nuns. Armed with just a microphone and a laptop, in less than a year MERYL STREEK went from playing his first show in a Dublin squat to performing live at Kentish Town Forum supporting post-punk pioneers Public Image Ltd. The combination of news samples, rumbling bass and a front-man marching through crowds spitting out truth like his life depended on it cemented the Irish poet as the punk scene's new saviour, embodying the essence of the genre while simultaneously reinventing it. Much like the first album, Songs For The Deceased saw MERYL STREEK enter the Dublin recording studio Darklands Audio with producer Dan Doherty (Fontaines D.C.). The album came about in bits and pieces due to the amount of gigging. I got so carried away with playing live I forgot about the recording side of things and what matters the most to me.. To push the music into new spaces, guest musicians were invited to collaborate on tracks along the way. Benefits front man Kingsley Hall provides spoken word to the album's Interlude, Cal Graham from UK punks The Chisel appears on forthcoming single Dogs and influential musician Oliver Ackermann from A Place to Bury Strangements contorts his guitar sound for a truly experimental outro on the song Murder. I'm delighted to have some of my favourite artists on this record with me and very thankful that they are. The songs move from the deeply personal (Paddy is a tribute to his uncle Paddy, a unique individual who chose to live life by his own terms), political (Bertie directly targets controversial Irish politician Bertie Ahern), social (Gambling Death deals with gambling addiction head on), to tragedies from Irish history (Stardust remembers the victims of the fire that took place at the Stardust venue Feb 14th 1981, killing 48 people and leaving families begging for answers as to why the disaster happened in the first place). It was only when I finished recording the new album I realised I had made a record that revolved around people and events around my hometown of Dublin. Now, I admit it's not always a pretty picture I'm painting, and it probably never will be, but these are cases that desperately need awareness. For MERYL STREEK it's business as usual. This is a collection of stories about Betrayal, Murder, Injustice, and Corruption. It's not just happening in Ireland, it's happening around the world and were supposed to just take it lying down. Songs For The Deceased isnt just about his hometown, it's an album about people and their relationship with a society that continues to let them down. It's a tale as old as time, on a global scale. There will always be stories to tell and injustices to highlight, and MERYL STREEK wont let us forget quickly. Support Soapbox Glasgow Punks

Lab4 (Les Elston, Adam Newman) are multi award winning writers and producers of Hard Dance, Trance and EDM . With a career spanning two decades and ten studio albums for labels inc Avex, Resist, Tidy Trax.Lab4 have also worked on many high profile advertising campaign for the likes of Bacardi, Reebok (Superbowl), Pepsi, BBC, Coca Cola and Auto Modellista by Capcom.During this time Lab4 toured extensively gaining huge followings in Japan, Australia, The Netherlands and of course the UK.As a result of the extremely popular live shows Lab4 received many awards and accolades including Best Live Hard Dance Awards PA 2004 2006 and Top 20 Most Influential Electronic Bands of All Time in Loud Magazine Japan. In 2009 Lab4 were approached by GodsKitchen to work on the sound design for the Boombox Global tours for 2009 and 2010.n November of 2013 Lab4 also secured their first major motion picture track placement for the upcoming Sci Fi Movie Time Lapse starring, Danielle Panabaker (Mad Men, The Flash).2014 witnessed Lab4 headlining and co/headlining huge international events along side Showtek, Steve Aoki, Yoji, Sean Tyas, ASYS in Japan, Australia and the UK. An Ep titled "Ctrl_Alt_Destroy" came out in 2018 through Hard Trance Europe / Black Hole Distribution along with various remixes and other works running up to 2019 Plus DJ sets by Tim Samsara/Cybernaut/Tasha KP

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In support of his upcoming single, My Kinda Girl, Scott Lavene has announced an 11 date UK tour throughout September. My Kinda Girl is the third in a series of singles put out this year that will pave the way for his forthcoming debut album in 2019. Born in Essex, Scott Lavene was raised on power ballads, punk and swearing. In bands since his teens, Scott travelled about, scratching out a living with deadbeat jobs trying to find something to cling to. After couple of years in France and a brief stint in New York, including a playing at the infamous CBGB's Scott returned to London and came close to a major label deal with his sordid songs. Instead Scott disappeared on a rusty old boat, a floating shed, for five years. Hiding from the world. Broke and bemused. Solitude and lonely debauchery. After five years of this Scott went kaput, so spent some time in a house for the bewildered where he emerged full of life and songs. A self released album in a band called Big Top Heartbreak led to being signed to Funnel Music as a solo artist. The first single, 'It's All Gonna Blow' has been played by Steve Lamacq on his BBC 6Music show and Scott had a residency at the Brighton Fringe as well as a sell out show at Crofters Rights in Bristol for the 7inch vinyl release show.

Benefits are an issues-based music collective from Teesside in the North East of England. They write songs about the urgencies that concern them, and they play them loud. Forming in 2019 and consisting of Kingsley Hall on vocals, Robbie Major and Hugh Major on synths and noise, and Jonny Snowball on drums they quickly evolved from a fairly standard IDLES-lite shouty punk rock outfit to a politicised group that merges noise, hip hop, industrial rock, garage and an angry twitter feed to get it’s point across.

Folk legend Beans on Toast is coming to town. A travelling troubadour for the ages, Beans is an entertainer, singer, songwriter, storyteller and a master of his art. His songs celebrate the human spirit, from the beauty of the everyday to the dilemmas of the modern world. They connect with listeners in a unique and powerful way, earning him a devoted following across the globe and making him a staple on the UK festival circuit. This winter, hell be visiting towns and cities often overlooked on the UK touring map bringing his legendary, unpredictable, and always uplifting live show to a venue near you. Expect crowd favourites from years gone by, alongside fresh new songs about the state of the world. "A master of his art" Full Pelt "Genuinely life-affirming Louder Than War A proper folk singer Frank Turner

Ghost Dance...... Anne Marie Hurst was the backing vocalist for the Goth Rock group the Elements in Keighley UK (until 1982). In December 1982, she helped form Skeletal Family. After departing from Skeletal Family in 1985, she co-founded Ghost Dance with Gary Marx (formerly of The Sisters of Mercy). Ghost Dance released several indie chart hit singles through Karbon Records, which were later compiled on the 'Gathering Dust' album. In 1989 they signed to Chrysalis Records and released the 'Stop The World' album and two more singles, with 'Down To The Wire' peaking at no.66 in the UK singles chart. In 2019 Anne Marie reformed Ghost Dance with ex Harlequyn members, Tim Walker, Phil Noble and Dave Wood, then in 2020, Stephen Derrig (formally of Original Sin) completed the line up and work commenced on a new album. Both Harlequyn and Original Sin had played several support gigs to the original Ghost Dance line-up in the late 80's. The new single 'Falling Down' was released on Voltage Records in August 2021. The Claytown Troupe were formed in 1984 in Bristol by lead singer Christian Riou, who claimed in an NME interview that a local clairvovant advised him to form a band called "the Clayton Troop" who would have success internationally and spend time in America The Go Go Cult Reading living local legends

King Awesome finally hits Reading! Following hard in the footsteps of their 80s heroes, King Awesome is a high energy, full stadium scale show fusing blistering riffs, anthemic choruses and an incendiary live show full of high kicks, fists pumps and very 80s metal and rock, where extreme decadance was only matched by extreme showmanship. With an all killer: no filler greatest hits set list of Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, Guns N Roses, Poison, Whitesnake and all the other hair metal heroes, King Awesome have their crowds in the palm of their leather-gloved hands and partying like it's 1989!