Seattle Thrift Store bring the MTV Unplugged Show, with an Unplugged 1st half conjuring up the atmosphere of the legendary MTV Unplugged series by Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam and others. Expect candles, flowers, a fully faithful recreation of an MTV Unplugged show with a full band. The 2nd half brings the Full Live Experience! Over an hour of anthemic Grunge hits from all your fave bands of the era; Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains as well as, Stone Temple Pilots, Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters as well as female fronted bands like Hole and L7! Come as you are - SEATTLE THRIFT STORE are guaranteed to get you up and singing along like it's 1991!

Desert Storm come to 229 on the 20th May for their album release show! This show has moved from The Dome. Original tickets remain valid.

Albion return to The Flapper with their unique blend of folk, rock and metal. The set will include songs from their EP and debut album as well as brand new material.

Loose Articles aren't your typical punk band. Living the 9-5 as many of us do, but once it hits beer O'clock, a different animal emerges. They began their musical escapades by aiming (& evidently achieving) to “make music because we wanted to prove a point that women can do it just as well as men.

Metalcore, nu metal grooves and math metal double headline tour.

BEAR is a heavy music project built around volume, physicality, and presence. Blending crushing metal with theatrical performance, BEAR focuses on how music feels in a room not lore, not symbolism, not distance from the audience. This first live show is about impact: dense riffs, deliberate pacing, and a performance that leans into tension, repetition, and release. The mask isnt a character to understand its a way to strip things back, remove expectation, and let the music and movement do the work. August 1st at The Flapper marks the starting point. No mythology, no initiation, no required context. Just a loud, confrontational debut built for people who want heavy music that feels intentional and unfiltered. The Flapper, Birmingham

ULTRA:Foxx are the UK's only tribute to both the Midge Ure and John Foxx eras of Ultravox, as well as Foxx's influential solo material.

MC Devvo often raps about life on the streets of Doncaster and the rest of Yorkshire - Drugs, Sex and violence play a large part in their music. Up tempo rap with easy to learn and funny lyrics. No-one can be quite sure if devvo takes his music seriously.

Supericonic Presents : Catfishing the bottlemen An Iconic Tribute to Catfish & The Bottlemen Taking the best tracks from The Balcony, The Ride and the Balance, get ready for a massive night of indie anthems with Catfishing The Bottlemen, the ultimate UK Catfish and The Bottlemen tribute bringing you the raw energy we’ve been missing. WE NEVER SKIP ON TYRANTS! Also joined by the brilliant Sam Pretender, paying tribute to Sam Fender! All the hits. All the energy. An unforgettable night! Presented by DHP FAMILY. This is an 14+ event.

New Cross Live presents Oasis Forever Oasis Forever are the ultimate tribute to one of Britain's most iconic bands. Capturing the swagger, attitude, look and unmistakable sound of Oasis. The band delivers a high-energy performance packed with the anthems that defined a generation from Wonderwall to Live Forever and Champagne Supernova. They are no stranger to the stage having played sold out shows at some iconic venues across the UK. Whether youre a die-hard fan or discovering the Britpop legends for the first time, this tribute is a must-see celebration of the Gallagher brothers legacy. https://www.oasisforevertribute.com/

Two of Birminghams finest Indie bands Clockwork Orange & The Detached collective return to their hometown for a one off show at The Flapper on Friday 24th July.

Pinkshift - Punk rock from Baltimore, Maryland. & Heart Attack Man - Punk and alternative rock band from Cleveland, Ohio.

Harry Springer may have composed, produced and performed all of Moon Walker's first album in his bedroom, but the electrifying and uniquely eclectic sound undeniably feels more fitting for a stadium. Thanks to sudden viral success on Tik Tok, the album quickly established Moon Walker as one of rock's most promising acts.

Baest is a Danish death metal band formed in 2015 in Aarhus. Their name was initially spelled Bæst, the Danish word for "beast" or "brute". Since signing to Century Media Records in March 2018, the band has released four studio albums: Danse Macabre, Venenum, Necro Sapiens, and Colossal.

Sounds of Seattle bring you hits from some of the biggest bands to perform out of Seattle USA. The set will include the greatest hits from Pearl Jam, Audioslave, Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden & Stone Temple Pilots.

Lungs - Performing the Music of Florence + The Machine bring the drama, power and raw emotion of Florence Welch's catalogue to life in an electrifying live show - elevated further by the addition of a live harpist, echoing the cinematic textures that define the originals. Expect soaring vocals, cinematic crescendos and thunderous rhythms, moving effortlessly between euphoric festival anthems and spine-tingling, stripped-back moments. From the rapture of Dog Days Are Over to the haunting intensity of Cosmic Love and beyond, this is a celebration of the music that defined a generation. Faithful to the spirit rather than a carbon copy, Lungs channel the energy, freedom and emotional release that makes Florence + The Machine such a force on stage. A must for fans who want to feel every lyric, every beat, and every goosebump-inducing chorus - loud, immersive, and built for a live room.

EDO WAVE is anannual international music festival held in Tokyo, Japan, specifically at the Shinjuku LOFT venue in Kabukicho, running since 2021. It is a multi-genre event featuring local Japanese bands and international artists, aimed at bringing together diverse generations of music fans, including performances from punk/rock bands like VAIWATT!

Supericonic Presents : Nontaines S.C. The World's First & Best Tribute to Fontaines D.C. The world’s first Fontaines D.C. tribute band, Nontaines S.C. Expect a razor-sharp celebration of the Irish post-punk heroes. Get ready for all the intensity, poetry and energy of Fontaines D.C. brought to life. Presented by Supericonic. This is a 16+ event (under 18’s accompanied).

This band is a tribute to the Punkrock & New Wave era BUT performed by pro musicians that are either in or have been in the bands that had the hits including Rezillos/The Vapors/ UK Subs/ Eddie&theHotRods/ Department S & Ruts DC .

Psycho Mosher Crossover thrash insanity from Colombia! Https://www.Instagram.Com/psychomosherband/ \+ Support from Emergency Broadcast Straightedge Hardcore Https://www.Instagram.Com/emergencybroadcastband/ Forced To Run New London metalcore riffs Https://www.Instagram.Com/forced_to_run/ And more... Real Life 14+ under 16's to be accompanied by an adult

Sumo Cyco is an independent female-fronted punk rock and heavy metal-based band from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The band launched in March 2011 and has released two albums, sixteen singles, and seventeen official music videos.

Alpha Wolf is an Australian Nu Metalcore band from Burnie, Tasmania. The band currently consists of Sabian Lynch, Scottie Simpson, Mitch Fogarty, John Arnold and Lochie Keogh. The band released their debut album, Mono, in 2013 with original vocalist Aiden Ellaz and original drummer Jackson Arnold. Arnold parted ways with the band following the album and vocalist Ellaz was removed from the band over sexual assault allegations. Koegh and Fogarty would replace both men on vocals and drums, respectively. Based out of the tenacious and musically rich blue-collar city of Flint, Michigan, King 810 specialize in effusive slabs of nu-metal-infused modern hard rock with elements of hip-hop and dark jazz. Emerging in the early 2010s, the band inked a deal with Roadrunner ahead of the arrival of their Billboard-charting sophomore effort, 2014's hard-hitting Memoirs of a Murderer. They went the independent route for 2020's apocalyptic AK Concerto No. 47, 11th Movement in G Major.

The UK's premier Tool tribute band.

Psych presents: Grey FLX + Guests Presented by Psychedelia. This is an 16+ event

Eddie and the Hot Rods began life in 1976. They had three hit albums and four top forty UK singles including the Top Ten hit ´Do Anything You Wanna Do´. They have toured alongside The Ramones, Tom Petty, The Police, and Squeeze (and more recently Status Quo).

The Five Hundred, a formidable force in the British heavy metal scene, hail from the industrial heartland of Nottingham. Emerging in the early 2010s, the band quickly established themselves with a sound that blends the brutal intensity of metalcore with the intricate ferocity of djent and progressive metal. Their name, a symbol of unity and collective strength, mirrors their tightly knit and powerful musical synergy. ​ The band’s lineup—John Eley on vocals, Mark Byrne and Paul Doughty on guitars, Andy Crawford on bass, and Kelsey James on drums—unleashes a maelstrom of sound characterised by crushing riffs, haunting melodies, and lyrics that cut deep into the soul.

Brighton metal heads! Get ready for an evening of chaos! Supported by Sea Bastard and Crowgod, join us for non-stop riffs and relentless energy! TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Presented by Divergent Promotions. 14+ / U18's must be accompanied by 18+

A massive triple-bill of contemporary Progressive Rock comes to the legendary basement of The Flapper!

Live Nation presents... LUNA KILLS https://www.instagram.com/lunakillsband/ Plus guests... Presented by Live Nation This is an 18+ event

HAWXX are a shapeshifting, punk infused alt-metal band made up of Anna (lead vocals/ guitar), Hannah (guitar / backing vocals), Jess (drums/ backing vocals) and Julia (bass/ backing vocals).