Aynsley Lister is one of the UK's hottest contemporary blues guitarists. His unique brand of blues-based rock delivers contemporary song writing, fueled with heart and soul. With over 100,000 albums sold, lashings of critical acclaim and years of high profile touring, Lister's resumé speaks for itself and firmly secures his position as a leading light in the resurgence of British blues-infused music.

A very special acoustic show with Mark Morriss & Adam Devlin of Britpop legends The Bluetones. The band, formed in 1993, had an impressive run of hit singles throughout the late 90's/early 00's, including ’Bluetonic’, ‘Slight Return’, ‘Marblehead Johnson’, ‘Solomon Bites The Worm’, ‘If’ and ‘Keep the Fires Burning’. They scored thirteen Top 40 singles and three Top 10 albums in the UK charts before splitting up in 2011. Join frontman Mark Morriss alongside band mate Adam Devlin as they "Cut Some Rug" on stage together at this very intimate show.

With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us. We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today. Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year!

Three times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards Megson draw heavily on their Teesside heritage to create a truly unique brand of folk music. The husband & wife duo bring an infectious mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars. Comprising Debs Hanna (Vocals, Whistle, Piano Accordion) and Stu Hanna (Guitar, Mandola, Banjo) Megson have gained fame on the British folk scene, not only for their arresting & intelligent songwriting, but for their exquisite musicianship and northern humour. As fRoots Magazine puts it ‘if you don’t like the music here then you have a problem’ .

Formed in 1990 Ezio are Singer/songwriter Ezio Lunedei and guitarist and best friend Booga (Mark Fowell). Since forming theyve released many studio and live albums from the critically acclaimed Black Boots on Latin Feet( Arista/Ariola produced by the late Rupert Hine), Diesel Vanilla (MCA Universal produced Peter Van Hooke and Rod Argent) to the most recent release Daylight Moon. In this time Ezio have toured and performed around the globe gaining a reputation for dynamic and exciting performances delivered with energy, humour and emotional beauty. Because of this they have sustained a large and loyal international long term following that was built mainly through word of mouth.

The Furrow Collective is an award-winning and critically acclaimed English/Scottish band consisting of four distinctive and talented performers: Lucy Farrell (viola, voice & saw), Rachel Newton (harp, fiddle, voice), Emily Portman (banjo, concertina, voice) and Alasdair Roberts (guitars, voice). Formed in 2013, drawn together by a shared love of traditional song and balladry of England, Scotland and beyond and an open, intuitive approach to collaboration, the Furrow Collective were awarded the accolade of 'Best Band' at the 2017 BBC Radio Two Folk Awards, hot on the heels of the release of their second album, Wild Hog (Hudson Records). Each band member leads a song, moving with ease from jaunty stories of ailing horses, to poignant laments and sparsely adorned supernatural ballads. Touring extensively throughout the UK and Europe the Collective consistently delight audiences with their unique, beguiling approach to traditional song.

Host of hit political podcast The Political Party Matt Forde (Spitting Image, Have I Got News For You, The British Scandal, The Last Leg, The Royal Variety Performance) explores the dark comedy horror that is British politics, ahead of the next election. Plus silly voices.

This is the story of Homo sapiens… us Host of BBC landmark show ‘Human’, Ella Al-Shamahi, palaeoanthropologist, TV presenter, explorer and stand-up presents a talk on our remarkable origin story. Once upon a time we shared this planet with many species of human – it has been said that our world was a bit like Lord of the Rings. To start with we Homo sapiens weren’t that remarkable, our origins were in fact rather humble and yet somehow today we are the only ones left. But we didn’t just survive against all odds, we thrived, innovated and travelled like no other species of human - becoming the explorer species who built cities, iPhones and painted the Sistine Chapel. Our success was profound, but how on Earth did it happen and at what cost? Ella Al-Shamahi started studying evolution as a creationist and so she interweaves her own story demonstrating the power of tribalism not just in the past, but also in the present. Expect a talk that draws on the latest discoveries, heart, humour and wild expedition stories. Al-Shamahi is a National Geographic Explorer specialising in searching for fossils in Palaeolithic caves in politically unstable, hostile and disputed territories. She is the presenter of HUMAN, a flagship BBC/PBS science series as well as other TV and radio shows. She is also author of a Times/Sunday Times book of the year ‘The Handshake: A Gripping History’ Reviews for Human BBC Two The Guardian ★★★★★ “She is the best teacher you never had” Financial Times ★★★★ “Infectious enthusiasm”

Police Dog Hogan are a high-energy and eclectic eight-piece, combining fiddle, trumpet, mandolin, drums and guitars with four-part harmonies in an exuberant and genre-defying fusing of country, pop, folk, and rocking urban bluegrass. Much-loved Guardian columnist Tim Dowling adds his banjo to the musical mix. The Sunday Times has described them as “wonderful”; the Telegraph named them one of its ‘favourite new bands”; Mark Radcliffe on Radio 2 said a “great night out was guaranteed” at their joyful shows; and veteran DJ Johnnie Walker praises their gigs as “a really good, fun time”. Eliot James (of Kaiser Chiefs, Bloc Party, Noah and the Whale, and Two Door Cinema Club fame) produced the band’s second CD, and Al Scott (Seth Lakeman, Oysterband, The Levellers, Asian Dub Foundation) oversaw the new album, ‘Wild By the Side of the Road’, which spent several weeks in the official UK Americana charts. Police Dog Hogan were one of only three UK bands invited to Nashville to perform at the prestigious Americana Music Association Awards, where DJ Bob Harris – in town for the awards – snapped them up for a recording that has become one of the most-watched YouTube videos on his “Under the Apple Tree Sessions” channel.

Bruce Foxton is a part of the English Rock and Roll establishment. A musician who is most commonly recognised as the bass player in legendary bands The Jam and Stiff Little Fingers.

Have you ever forensically over-thought your life choices? Are they all somehow connected to a passing comment your Spanish teacher made when you were 15? Has it impacted everything from your love life to your career? Following sold-out shows across the UK, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Soho Theatre, Celya AB (One of the most gifted joke writers of her age - Chortle) is back with a new show with her brand of exceptional, not to mention impressively original (British Comedy Guide) jokes and sharp observations. This is a show about breaking free from shame, and what ensues when you do.

Daliso shot to fame on Britain's Got Talent and has gone on to amass over 100 million YouTube views, write and star in his critically acclaimed Radio 4 show Citizen of Nowhere, and appear on QI, The Apprentice: You're Fired, News Quiz and The Now Show. In his hilarious, daring new show, Daliso looks at disgraced, blacklisted celebrities and historical figures we're ashamed we once admired. There's also the small matter of family member arrests, exploding buildings in his home country and the enterprising Malawian who tried to blackmail him.

What if all your dreams come true and you’ve still got the hump? Laura Smyth has had a meteoric rise in comedy! Her debut tour ‘Living My Best Life’ sold out up and down the country; she has supported Jack Whitehall, Michelle de Swarte, Alan Davies, and Jason Manford and appeared on multiple panel shows. She’s even beaten cancer; she’s done all the alternative healing shit you could shake a stick at – and she still thinks everyone’s a dkhead. It can’t just be her, can it?

Tom Bailey is the lead vocalist of the new-wave band The Thompson Twins, who are widely regarded as one of the most iconic bands of the 1980s and provided the soundtrack to many peoples lives during that incredible era of music.

Pierre Novellie is known for his award-winning comedy/observations which you might have enjoyed on The Frank Skinner Show on Absolute Radio, the hit podcast BudPod with Phil Wang, World’s Most Dangerous Roads and The Now Show on Radio 4. He can’t stress enough that he thinks these thoughts are normal and reasonable – it’s you people that don’t make sense. He is the normal one, definitely, but that does raise an important question: Why Are You Laughing? Age guidance 4+

With two successful years behind us, Shiny New Model's third instalment comes to Cambridge Junction in 2026! Our first announced artists for 2026 are: KLOYD Yorkshire-raised, London-based producer Kloyd crafts cinematic, downtempo electronics blending trip-hop textures with emotive song-writing. Backed by BBC Radio 1 and 6 Music and heading into a breakout 2026, her debut mixtape New Love marks her as one of the UK's most exciting emerging artists. THE MOTOR SHOW The Motor Show deliver a gritty collision of garage fuzz and backcountry twang, a chaotic, high-octane ride drawing comparisons to Fat White Family and Viagra Boys. Known for feral live shows, theyve earned support from BBC Introducing and key underground tastemakers. THE ORCHESTRA (FOR NOW) A word-of-mouth phenomenon turned sold-out force, The Orchestra (For Now) fuse avant-garde rock, baroque indie and jazz-tinged chaos into their self-styled London prog. Following acclaimed EPs and major festival slots, theyre fast becoming one of the UK's most ambitious new bands. TTSSFU Manchester's TTSSFU channels shoegaze, indie and lo-fi experimentation into a dark, immersive sound world. Fronted by Tasmin Stephens, her rapid rise includes sold-out shows, major support slots and the visceral "Blown" EP, a raw, uncompromising statement from a compelling new voice.

Coming straight out of Newport The GLC are officially Britain’s biggest rap group. Known for classics like “Guns don’t kill people rappers do”, The GLC started almost by accident around the turn of the century with Eggsy’s impromptu rap about his tracksuit over a serious piece of music Rhys was working on in the studio. Adam Hussain, Billy Webb, Mystkal, the Maggot, 2hats and Mike Balls convinced Rhys to record the rap. Fuelled by Lambrini, fags, Chicken Tikka Massala and weed they all took to the mic and The GLC’s first album “Don’t Blame the Chain” was born. And so it began, the journey which has so far seen The GLC rise to the top of the charts, perform around the world and at every major festival in the Western Hemisphere and make millions of people laugh along the way. Now many years since that first rap about Eggsy’s tracksuit, the boys are still keeping it real in the rap game and hold the title of the most successful UK rap act ever. To date The GLC have released 18 albums… and amazingly none of them have died yet. You knows it! GLC (Live) plus special guests

After Morgan and his partner went on separate holidays - one to a Mathematics Forum in Coventry and the other to a Bear Party in Barcelona - a massive revelation forced Morgan to re-evaluate everything. Being banned from Great Western trains, being fired as a Naked Butler, and ghosting Paul McCartney were they really his fault? Has that got you hooked? Good, because thats the only stuff appropriate enough to include in the blurb. A stand-up show about the trials and errors of falling in love and keeping the spark alive, the spiral-inducing limbo of awaiting a diagnosis, and the experience of being a white Welsh valley boy integrating into a proud Guattari family. Oh, hes got plenty to talk about. As well as garnering millions of views online and rave-reviews for his live shows, Morgan has supported Joanne McNally, Rhys James and Jayde Adams on tour, appeared as a finalist in the BBC New Comedy Awards, and hosts hit podcasts My Bad and Chatting With Cherubs alongside Josh Jones and Gearid Farrelly.

The Isle of Skye’s Peatbog Faeries are the outstanding act in Celtic dance music, undisputed trailblazers in their field. Their music is high octane stuff, not for the fainthearted: pipes, flutes and fiddle swirl in a blizzard of electronic beats and hypnotic instrumental workouts. Several times a year they burst out from Skye at full throttle, electrifying audiences and festival stages wherever they go, whether in the UK or across the world, before retreating to the island to recover and brew up yet more instrumental wizardry.

Harriet’s life has been in constant chaos for as long as she can remember. So what happens when things start to go right for the multi-award winning stand-up comedian?  Following her eye opening appearance on Last One Laughing UK, Harriet is back on tour with a new show about dating, mushrooms and how she’s trying her absolute best to be a bit of a floozy.  As seen and heard on Live at the Apollo, Would I Lie to You?, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and co-host of the wildly successful Single Ladies In Your Area podcast.

Described as a master of the guitar by Sean Rafferty, BBC Radio 3 In Tune; as 'nothing short of phenomenal' in a recent review, and as a highly recommended artist by Celtic Connections, Iago Banet creates stories without words, enthralling audiences as he does so. Banet has built a reputation as a solo artist in what is known as fingerstyle'; showcasing new levels of skill and complexity, and receiving outstanding reviews as he does so. He has appeared on BBC Radio 3 In Tune twice and has featured on BBC Radio 2's The Blues Show with Cerys Matthews. His versatility and immense talent is reflected in his fusing of styles, including fingerstyle, gypsy jazz, blues, rock, country, dixieland swing, Tex-Mex, pop and folk; and he has performed at renowned festivals and collaborated with multiple artists. He is a "one man band" on acoustic guitar not to be missed.

The Dunwells are a successful Leeds based Indie-folk / Americana band with strong vocals, powerful melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Their debut album “Blind Sighted Faith” was released in 2012 following which they have released a further 6 albums/EP’s. The Dunwells have found favour with audiences across the world having toured extensively in USA, Europe and the UK as well as having supported artists including Mumford and Sons and Elbow on UK tours. They are passionate and prolific singer-song writers having written material for joint collaborations as well as other high profile up and coming artists.

Catherine Bohart loves control, hates change and is a serial planner. It’s been an interesting couple of years… A blisteringly funny new stand-up show filled with horrendous life advice, cheery nihilism and reluctant self-discovery from one of the UK and Ireland’s most exciting comics.

The Yamabiko calls Will you answer? An exciting evening of encapsulating drumming awaits, celebrating the energy and creativity of the mischievous Japanese yokai the yamabiko. According to Japanese folklore, the yamabiko is a spirit which inhabits mountains, echoing the calls made across the valley. When you shout across the mountain and the echo takes on a life of its own, it is the yamabiko mimicking your call. With over three decades of drumming experience between them, this young taiko group have put together their first complete stage show and want to share the love they have for taiko with you. The performance is energetic and dynamic, with meditative, introspective moments that allow the audience to appreciate the versatility of these reverberant drums. Come and join Yamabiko at Cambridge Junction and share in traditional Japanese rhythms, alongside new creations, in celebration of this wonderful artform. Approximate run time 90 minutes including an interval.

Don’t miss this internationally renowned and critically-acclaimed comedian who regularly sells out tours all over the world with his unique brand of observational story telling.

Rough Trade is very excited to present an outstore intimate performance from Blue at Cambridge Junction, Cambridge. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album "Reflections" released via Cooking Vinyl. Please note this is an album release show so performances are usually around 45min. Tickets and album bundles available from dice.fm.

The Clann tour continues into 2026! Voted Best Band in Prog magazine's latest annual Prog Awards, Solstice have been riding a wave an exuberant wave of positivity in the latest chapter of a story that began in the early eighties Neo-prog scene at London's Marquee club. I loved them then and I love them now... it's a life affirming, joyous sound Steven Wilson (solo, Porcupine Tree) With new album Clann completing a trilogy of albums begun with 2020's critically acclaimed Sia and 2023's Light Up, Solstice have been busy touring throughout the UK and Europe, including high profile festival appearances at Glastonbury, Cropredy, Maastricht and Milan. Solstice are THE band to catch live this year!! www.solsticeprog.uk Plus support from Leoni Jane Kennedy, a multi-award-winning singer songwriter, often described as 'haunting' by her audiences. With intricate guitar riffs alongside powerful, soulful vocals, Leoni is a musical polymath creating a new wave of rock with progressive influence in her rhythmic and melodic structures, offering lyrics that surpass her years.

After reigning over the Suffolk countryside for countless moons, the horde is converging in full force to seize control of the city of Cambridge! Prepare to be thrilled by an expansive new outdoor venue, where thousands of zombies will gather across four HUGE fully immersive Halloween-themed arenas, plus an exclusive R.I.P. zone. Get ready for a hair-raising experience where some of the world's biggest DJs and Live acts will deliver mind-blowing performances in: • The Haunted House (House) • Drum & Bass-ment (Drum n Bass) • Satan’s Church (Hard Dance & Trance) • The Grave Yard (90s & 00s) • The Tomb (Exclusive R.I.P. zone) For a truly haunting experience, V.I.P.s can step into the macabre elegance of the R.I.P. zone, where chilling beats echo through this undead realm, shrouding privileged guests in shadows. This year, Zombie Fest will move from an all-night event to an afternoon and evening extravaganza, starting at 12:00 and continuing until midnight, catering to the preferred choice of raving times in 2023 for all the busy zombies! The new location offers better accessibility with improved public transport links, convenient driving/drop-off options, on-site parking, and within walking distance for some! While camping won't be available, fret not, as there are numerous hotel and B&B options within crawling distance. Additionally, a shuttle bus will be provided to and from Cambridge station (Full details to follow).

A rambunctious evening of comedy and music from TikTok's favourite lovable rogue.

Olga Koch has one good story. Only it’s not really her story. Do you wanna hear it? In Fat Tom Cruise, see the Melbourne and Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated star comb through recent history in an immersive and genre-defying new show. Directed by Jet Vevers.

Multi-award winning musical comedy duo (and sisters) Flo & Joan are climbing out of their pits, armed with a piano and percussion section to bring you a brand new show of their critically acclaimed songs and comedy. Their unique, sharp-tongued style has taken them around the world with multiple sell-out tours and appearances at the Just For Laughs Festival Montreal and Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Now they are back with their biggest ever UK national tour, poking around all the classic topics of the day: over-thinking, alien lovers and fringes. As seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC2), The Royal Variety Performance (ITV), The Russell Howard Hour (Sky), Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club (ITV), online with over 50 million views of their viral songs, in your personal nightmares, and in ‘Alive on Stage’, their own special available worldwide on Amazon Prime.

Michael Spicer, the online sensation who brought you the award-winning viral hit The Room Next Door, brings another hilarious and brilliantly entertaining satirical stage show packed with sketches, short films and stories about why we’re witnessing such a gigantic political and global shitshow, featuring characters from his BBC Radio 4 show ‘No Room’ as well as some old friends too. Photo credit: Rebbeca Willow

Showman, Jester, Attention Chaser, come with Chris on the ultimate hometown holiday night out. From your 1.5 star hotel, he’ll give you a hilariously fun soirée and have you tucked up back in bed at a sensible time. Christopher Hall, once first on the dancefloor and last on the night bus is now in his early mid 30s (very different to the late early's) and reflecting on his younger life-of-the-party self. This theatrical showboy started out putting on shows in the front room for his parents then spent his early and late mid 20s have danceoffs in Soho’s gay bars and performing in musicals on cruise ships. Background Singers featuring collabs with Sugababes, Natasha Bedingfield, Sophie Ellis Bextor and Shania Twain shot him to fame on Instagram and TikTok. Now Chris is back IRL with his new, brilliantly hilarious stand up show, with a high possibility of an outbreak of dancing. This chorus boy takes centre stage for a fun, glamorous and unforgettable night, don't miss your chance to get your dose of ‘Pizazz’. Presented by Mick Perrin Worldwide. Suitable 18+

Nik Kershaw exploded onto the UK pop scene in 1984. A string of global hit singles including Wouldn’t it Be Good, The Riddle and I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me saw him languish for 62 weeks on the UK Singles Chart, making him the UK’s biggest-selling solo artist that year. In 1985, he performed at Live Aid. After stepping out of the limelight to concentrate on writing and producing, Nik wrote Chesney Hawkes’s The One and Only and collaborated with Elton John, Lulu, Petula Clark, The Hollies, Ronan Keating, Jason Donovan, Let Loose, Sia, Imogen Heap, Gary Barlow and Bonnie Tyler. In 1998, Nik returned to performing and has been crafting critically acclaimed albums ever since.

Formed on Canvey Island in Essex in the early 1970s Dr. Feelgood remains one of the most popular and exciting live rhythm and blues acts in the world. The raw and uncompromising style of their performance resulted in the album Stupidity that immediately went to the number one position in the U.K. charts. Dr. Feelgood have also enjoyed global success with a string of hit singles including Roxette, Back in the Night, Milk and Alcohol, Down at the Doctors, She Does it Right, Going Back Home and See You Later Alligator - which gave the group their first gold record. The last album to feature Lee Brilleaux - Down at the Doctors, was recorded live at the Dr. Feelgood Music Bar on Canvey Island, (now the site of the Oysterfleet Hotel) just two months before he died. The current line up features the rhythm section Kevin Morris on drums and Phil Mitchell on bass (both 38years), the return of legendary Gordon Russell on guitar, and Robert Kane (formerly of the Animals) who joined in 1999. Julien Temple’s film Oil City Confidential released on 2nd February 2010 tells the story of the bands formative years featuring the Wilko Johnson era. May 2011 saw the digitally re – mastered re release of Chessmasters originally released in 2000 on EMI Records … the band’s tribute to the Chess label, home to many of the finest blues artists of the 20th century and the first Dr Feelgood album to feature Robert on vocals. April 2021 saw the release of Greatest Hits on Grand Records. The band continues to tour extensively throughout the World.

As a multi-instrumentalist, symphonic progressive rock quartet, The Emerald Dawn combine elements from classical music, jazz and rock to produce their own original, distinctive and exciting sound—a sound that is cinematic, experimental and powerful. Usually haunting, often stunningly melodic and always highly atmospheric, the music of The Emerald Dawn paints images or tells stories that stimulate the imagination and takes the listener on unforgettable journeys.

At the forefront of the UK’s world and roots music scene matching fiery intensity with exquisite finesse.

Lime Garden are a four-piece band jumping over genre boundaries to create a sound that is uplifting yet somehow laid-back. They achieve this neat trick by harnessing catchy melodies and earworm hooks into an almost nonchalant net of lo-fi sounds, which is then sprinkled with a dry-wit to bring their world to life. It's a world of late-night conversations and observations that strike a chord. Lime Garden are signed to So Young Records. This is an 18+ event. (Photo ID Required)

Robert Jon & The Wreck is comprised of Robert Jon Burrison (lead vocals, guitar), Andrew Espantman (drums, b. vocals), Steve Maggiora (keyboards, b. vocals), Henry James (lead guitar, b. vocals), & Warren Murrel (bass, b. vocals). Robert Jon & The Wreck has been writing songs and releasing albums since the band’s conception in 2011. During this time, this quintet of follicular proficient gentlemen has been busy fine-tuning their sound playing to packed houses across Europe and the United States. RJTW has received accolades and rave reviews for years now, from nominations of “Best Rock” and “Best Blues” and winning the title of “Best Live Band” at the Orange County Music Awards in 2013, to numerous top 10 chart placement on Southern Rock Brazil’s Top 20 Albums to being praised as “Classic and fresh at the same time,” by Rock The Best Music, “Raising the bar for the Southern genre” by Blues Rock Review, and “keeping the history of classic 60’s and 70’s rock alive for newer generations” by blues guitar legend Joe Bonamassa.

Stand-up and characters from the hilarious Derek Mitchell, whose online sketches have generated over 250 million views and a dedicated following. Right off the back of a 44-date European tour and a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe 2024 run, the show is about the journey from being an outsider to a sort-of insider, and making sense of all the cultural nonsense and confusion in between.

An unholy musical melting pot, Detroit’s Electric 6 blitzed their way to worldwide success with 2003’s ‘Danger! High Voltage’.

The Blues came calling first, but rock was always waiting around the corner. Well it would be, wouldn’t it? Coming from the deep south, it was inevitable, but living in the deep south of a major Yorkshire City, there’s a gritty hard edge to life! ​ A female guitar prodigy, Chantel was told by a major label that she had a "great voice, but girls don't play guitar like that!" Wisely ignoring their comments, she enrolled at the Leeds College of Music and became the first student in the college’s history, to achieve a 100% pass mark at BTEC, with 18 distinctions. Chantel then pursued further education and left with a First Class Honours degree in Popular Music and a coveted prize, the college’s musician of the year award. ​ Chantel released her highly anticipated second album, Lose Control, in October 2015 on her independent boutique label Tis Rock Music, this being the follow up to her critically acclaimed 2011 debut album, Like No Other.

The Wedding Present, formed from the ashes of Lost Pandas, were founded in Leeds, England, in 1985. The only constant member throughout the group's history was singer/songwriter David Gedge. The initial line-up included guitarist Peter Solowka, bassist Keith Gregory, and drummer Shaun Charman.

See legendary British Blues guitarist Robin Trower as he graces audiences with his incendiary back-catalogue that saw the British music scene shift from a pop to rock prevalence. Heralded as one of the most influential guitar players, hear the signature sound and style of the man who was tagged by the press with the nickname of ‘The White Hendrix' back in the 70's. Expect a mix of Trower's solo work as well as celebratory performances of certain Procol Harlem tracks. This is a night in the rock calendar not to be missed.

JAZZ EMU is the viral comedy character sensation from award-winning writer, actor, musician Archie Henderson. Garnering over 70 million views, 430k followers on YouTube, 10 million views and 258k followers on TikTok and over 74k monthly listeners and 20 million streams on Spotify, Jazz Emu has developed an ever-growing avid fanbase over the past couple of years.  Following runs at the Soho Theatre & Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Jazz Emu will be touring his hotly anticipated brand-new show, Knight Fever alongside his full live band, The Cosmique Perfectión. Knight Fever sees Jazz and The Cosmique Perfectión’s dreams come true when they secure the coveted slot to perform the headline slot at The Royal Variety Show; at long last, Jazz Emu has a chance to secure his long-coveted Knighthood. But there’s bad news; a series of recent criminal allegations are threatening to snatch the coveted prize from before his very, very, very eyes. Will Jazz and his Contractually-Less-Talented-Than-Him band, be able to put on a Heck Of A Show and secure a Royal Pardon? Or will Jazz’s next performance be in the canteen at Wormwood Scrubs? The only way to find out is to settle in and watch the musical fever dream that is Jazz Emu: Knight Fever.

HBO and Netflix star Ahir Shah (Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, QI) is back with his new stand-up show Golden. His last show, Ends, won the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show, sold out shows across the world and was recorded as a comedy special for Netflix. Ahir has also been seen and heard on shows including Ahir Shah: Dots (HBO), Jurassic World 3, Foundation (Apple TV), Richard Osman's House of Games (BBC2), The Last Leg (C4), The Mash Report (BBC2), Frankie Boyle's New World Order (BBC2) and The Now Show (BBCR4).

After two sell out tours, Josh Pugh is back performing stand up comedy to the best of his ability for an hour and a bit. Josh is known for his appearances on the small screen (TV) Live at the Apollo, Big Fat Quiz of Everything, Mock the Week, Would I Lie to You, The Last Leg as well his appearances on even smaller screens (your phone) with his weekly viral videos.

Jason Byrne is back and "Byrning" brighter than ever, celebrating 30 glorious years of stand-up with his brand-new show, 30 Years Byrning. Byrne delivers a riotous night of high-energy storytelling, surreal tangents and unstoppable laughter. From razor-sharp observations to gloriously unhinged audience interaction, brave improvisation, that has made Jason a festival favourite for three decades. This anniversary special is a hilarious return to props and stunts of the past decades, a fearless leap forward and a masterclass in pure comic mayhem. Do not blow it by missing this show, get tickets early, it makes sense.

The King of New York, Mr Huey Morgan is back with a his new brand band – Huey Morgan The Fun Lovin Criminal. Having sold over 10 million record’s, The former Fun Lovin Criminal frontman, will hit the road to play a mixture of those old classics such as The Fun Lovin Criminals, Scooby Snacks, King of New York, Big Night Out, Love Unlimited, Loco, Couldn’t Get it Right, along with the promise of new music.

Hayseed Dixie began in the summer of 2000 in the fertile valley of Deer Lick Holler, deep in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee USA. In this area which was completely isolated from outside cultural and musical influence, the boys grew up playing the traditional music of their forefathers on banjo, fiddle, mandolin, acoustic guitar and acoustic bass. All of this changed abruptly one afternoon when a stranger crashed his car into a stately old oak tree on a particularly dangerous curve, which the locals refer to as the Devil's Elbow. Sadly, the stranger expired, but his legacy lives on! As the boys searched through the wreckage looking for identification, they discovered several vinyl AC/DC albums. After playing these back on an old Edison 78rpm Victrola, everyone agreed that the songs were right fine country music . . . and that the Lost Highway of Brother Hank Williams and this Highway To Hell of AC/DC were indeed the exact same damn road! And the rest is now enshrined in musical history. Most recently, Hayseed Dixie are exploring the inspired catalogue of the stadium rock of the 1970's and 1980's. This interest began during a 2014 Spring tour of Germany, in which the band heard the song Eye of the Tiger 6 different times on 6 different German radio stations in a single day while driving between Dortmund and Frankfurt. As the seed is planted, so the tree shall grow - this very quote appears on the inner sleeve of the 1980 album Escape by Journey. How very true indeed.

Rock folk band Flint Moore don't believe in doing music by halves it must be ferocious and raw, or delicate and emotional. When people try and describe their sound, they reach for many different names from Pearl Jam to Mumford and Sons, Audioslave to Dave Matthews Band. Whatever their choice, it always speaks volumes of Flint Moore's powerful and honest performances. In 2018 with their last EP 'Reign', they toured across the country and played at some of the UKs most notable festivals. Now they're back again putting on their biggest Cambridge show to date, featuring brand new never before heard songs. Flint Moore is grassroots in their attitude and grounded in their worldview. They believe music is best experienced when everyone in the room feels fully connected. If you've seen them before, it's never been like this; if you haven't, this is the time.

Seamus Heaney described his friend, the poet Michael Longley, as: 'a keeper of the artistic estate, a custodian of griefs and wonders'. On this very special tour, Duke Special will be performing songs and music based on the poetry of this influential and renowned Belfast writer. Longley's poems are full of gentleness, honesty, mischief and love and are peppered with a cast of artists, animals, flowers, friends and long forgotten soldiers. As ever, Duke Special is mining a new seam of inspiration, hunting for treasures and what it means to be a human being.

Recently married, emotionally feral.  The Gallus Glaswegian Goon returns with a riotous show about refusing to grow up.  As seen on SNL, Live at the Apollo, QI and The Royal Variety Performance. 

Militarie Gun can’t be stopped. In just two short years since their inception, the Los Angeles-based group have been turning heads with a menacing-yet-melodic sound that’s impossible to ignore and a creative drive that borders on obsession. Formed in 2020, Militarie Gun is defined by the musical restlessness of vocalist/mastermind Ian Shelton. “I’ve always been the kind of person who’s very compelled to do things,” he explains. “Everything suddenly becomes urgent, and that’s how I feel about songwriting—it’s just something I have to do when the inspiration comes.” The band–whose lineup has expanded to include guitarists Nick Cogan and William Acuña, drummer Vince Nguyen, and bassist Max Epstein–draw on a wide range of influences to make something that sounds combative yet accessible, and undeniably their own. There’s the unhinged guitarwork of Born Against, the propulsive cadences of hip hop, the up-front bass of Fugazi–and most importantly, the hooks. Militarie Gun’s songs are instantly memorable, employing a melodic sensibility that’s just as informed by the work of Robert Pollard and Paul McCartney as it is by Black Flag. All Roads Lead To The Gun (Deluxe) marks the culmination of the group’s first two years but the 12 songs make it clear that Militarie Gun’s caustic-yet-catchy sound can’t be easily contained within just hardcore or pop songwriting. This is an ever-evolving band can go in any direction they might want–and Militarie Gun are just getting started.

From the Jam features Bruce Foxton from the original Jam line up. He also spent 15 years playing bass with Stiff Little Fingers. Bruce is joined by Russell Hastings on lead vocal and guitar. From The Jam have gained a reputation for the kind of incendiary ‘live’ performances that sealed the reputation of The Jam all those years ago. Audiences can expect to hear classic The Jam hits such as Down In The Tube Station At Midnight, Going Underground, Town Called Malice and The Modern World as well as some live favourites and songs from Bruce’s solo career.

Scottish indie band known for their infectious hooks and soaring harmonies

Aurie Styla is one of the most naturally charismatic and hilarious comedians around. Following his acclaimed 100+ date worldwide tour, he’s back on the road with his brand new show ‘MAVERICK’. ‘MAVERICK’ looks at life from the end of ‘The Aurator’ Tour onwards, and although everything seems nice and ‘cushty’, something is throwing off the scales of wins and fails. The show hilariously explores his bad work-life balance, family influence, relationships, health and more. Aurie has appeared on 'Richard Osman's House Of Games' (BBC), ‘Comedy Central Live’, ‘Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club’ (ITV), ‘Don’t Hate The Playaz’ (ITV), multiple seasons of ‘The Stand-Up Sketch Show’ (ITV2), and many more shows. He’s the host of his very popular BBC Radio 4 show ‘Tech Talk’ which is returning for a second series. In 2025 he was selected as a New Face Of Comedy at the prestigious Just For Laughs Montreal festival, and in 2026 will debut at the Netflix Is A Joke Festival in Los Angeles. “Masterful Entertainment” - British Comedy Guide “Perfect & Polished! There is an effortlessness to his style that’s rare.” - ITalkTelly “Energy was on another level... polished, virtuoso performance!” - TimeoTalk “There’s a natural warmth to his presence that’s intoxicating and makes for one of the most moreish hours.” - Chortle “Combines laughs and vulnerability to winning effect” - The Times Run-time: 110 mins approx inc. interval. Age guidance: 14+ live stand-up. Photography Credit: Garry Carbon

Channel One return with their full sound system!

Joe and his wife are having a baby. He's autistic so statistically it's quite likely the baby will be too. In this new show, critically acclaimed comedian Joe Wells explores fatherhood through the lense of neurodiversity. Plus, there's a really good joke about a parrot. As seen on: Rosie Jones Disability Comedy Extravaganza, BBC Two's Ouch Storytelling Live and Channel 4's Jokes Only a Neurodivergent Can Tell.

Marking 40 years of bringing the best of bass, reggae and spirited energy London's music scene.

Acclaimed Brooklyn songwriter Joan As Police Woman announces rescheduled tour dates for 2022 with her trio featuring drummer Parker Kindred (Antony & The Johnsons, Jeff Buckley) and bassist Jacob Silver (Lee Fields). Joan has spent lockdown making and releasing new music including her second album of covers and her first live album. Joan also appeared on the Afel Bocoum album "Lindé" (World Circuit) and wrote and recorded "Simplicity" with Damon Albarn for the recent Gorillaz "Song Machine" album. A new Joan As Police Woman studio album is expected Autumn 2021 via PIAS. Sessions for the new record began in Paris in November 2019 with Dave Okumu and Afrobeat legend Tony Allen, who we lost 5 months later. For the 2022 tour, Joan and her trio will perform music spanning her career, including songs off the new albums and reworked classics.

Best known as frontman of the Stranglers, one of the most long-lived and internationally popular bands from the original wave of British punk, Hugh Cornwell also enjoyed a moderately successful solo career, beginning with his debut solo album, Nosferatu, in 1979 and continuing long after he left the group in 1990.

The Specials Ltd are the UK's most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Legends, The Specials. When the original line up of The Specials split in 1981 they left behind a legacy which has been unrivaled by a single band since. The group were integral to promoting an anti-racial ethos, created a unique image and combined punk, ska and reggae music while lyrically commentating on the state of Britain in the late 70's and early 80's. They formed their own 2-Tone record label which launched the recording careers of Madness, The Beat and The Selecter. The Specials Ltd recreate the passion and enthusiasm of The Specials, bringing back memories of those who were there first time around and showing younger fans what they missed. The Specials Ltd are a 9 piece band full of energy, excitement and accuracy, performing Specials favourites such as Gangsters, Too Much Too Young, Do The Dog, Message To You Rudy, Stereotype, Rat Race, Do Nothing, Monkey Man, and Ghost Town.

The son of television warm up man Bobby Bragg, Matt has been performing stand up all over the country for the last 7 years. With a unique, low energy, deadpan style and meticulously crafted material he has been gaining critical acclaim from audiences, promoters and comedians alike. As well as performing at some of the largest clubs in the UK, he is tour support for Ricky Gervais, Harry Hill, Lloyd Griffith (Soccer AM), Suzi Ruffell, Jason Manford, John Bishop, Phoenix Night’s Clinton Baptiste and Scott Bennett. He was also selected for Just The Tonic’s Big Value showcase at Edinburgh Festival in 2019 and finished runner up in Leicester Mercury’s Comedian of The Year 2020.

Rosie Holt: The Illegal Aliens Have Landed! Rosie and her MP alter-ego are back, fighting their biggest foe yet. Labour are trying to continue the Conservatives work of stopping the boats while also still appearing left wing," but they have an even bigger problem when UFOs arrive. Will the government stand strong? Or insist they are just waiting for the facts as aliens start to abduct and eat the British public? A sci-fi streaked satire.

Oxford favourites play the hometown finale of their ‘StorNoMore’ tour. Having recorded & toured together for over a decade, the quartet will bring their unique brand of homegrown "hebridean headrush" indie folk back to the town where they first honed it, and which their lyrics describe.

Old Man Luedecke is the recording name of two time JUNO award winning and Polaris prize nominated singer songwriter Chris Luedecke. A multiple East Coast Music Award winner known for his high energy banjo driven stompers, touching guitar ballads and dry humorous stories, Luedecke has been making a soundtrack to an authentic life for nearly twenty years. Born in Toronto and long time resident of the country near Chester Nova Scotia, Luedecke began recording in the early 2000's DIY folk scene of Halifax. He made his two JUNO winning albums for Black Hen Music in the late 00s with Steve Dawson as producer at Vancouver's famed Factory studio. While on a tour of England in 2009, he met and supported folk roots legend Tim O'Brien who produced Luedecke's next two albums. Tender is the Night was recorded at John's Prine's Butcher Shoppe Studio in Nashville in 2012 and 2015's Domestic Eccentric was recorded in a cabin Luedecke built himself at his home in NS. 2019 saw Luedecke recording Easy Money at both the Banff Centre in Alberta and at Hotel2Tango in Montreal. Presented by Folklore Sessions This is an 18+ event

Award-winning indie-folk band from the Highlands of Scotland.

The Lemonheads were formed in 1986 in Boston, Massachusetts, by Evan Dando, Ben Deily, and Jesse Peretz. Initially inspired by punk and hardcore, their early music was characterized by its high energy and raw sound.

Christopher Alan Helme is an English singer-songwriter, formerly the frontman of John Squire's post-Stone Roses band The Seahorses.

Gentleman’s Dub Club is a nine-piece band that formed in Leeds in early 2006. With a style based in dub, ska and roots reggae, GDC have burst onto the UK circuit, rocking gigs and festivals up and down the country with their super high energy show. Combining tight grooves and a heavyweight sound, Gentleman’s Dub Club bring the party to crowds of all ages hungry for a dance floor workout, with their gigs often ending in a frenzied mosh pit reminiscent of a mid 80’s ska night. Live effects and mixing make for a crystal clear sound, and the band’s larger than life stage presence makes for a mesmerising experience.

The award-winning stand-up and star of Saturday Night Live UK heads out on tour with a brand new show. You’re born alone, you die alone. That’s true enough. But what happened to that part in the middle?

Folk-rock from the fiddle player, guitarist and singer-songwriter.

Amy Gledhill has appeared on the biggest comedy shows on TV, won the most prestigious award in live comedy AND starred in a Netflix blockbuster. Then why can't she nail just one first date, social interaction or trip to the spa. (She is now banned.) Join the Taskmaster alumnus, Last One Laughing's cruelest red card, and co-host of smash-hit podcasts Single Ladies In Your Area and Northern News on her brand new stand-up tour, as Amy Gledhill says Thanks For Having Me to audiences up and down the country. Amy won the Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2024, is triple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, National Comedy Award nominee and 1/3 of cult double act The Delightful Sausage. She's also appeared on Live at the Apollo (BBC) Would I Lie To You (BBC), The Jonathan Ross Show (ITV), Never Mind The Buzzcocks (Sky), Run Away (Netflix), Alma's Not Normal (BBC) and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (C4). Presented by Plosive Live in association with United Agents.

Explore the hidden similarities of ADHD & autism and discover how to manage your symptoms effectively. Followed by Q&A. ADHD and autism often co-occur, commonly referred to as ‘AuDHD’, and the lived experience of AuDHD can be very different from ADHD or autism alone. But what’s actually going on in the brains of people with both autism and ADHD? Join Professor James Brown for a deep dive into the neurobiology of ADHD and the emerging evidence that AuDHD may represent a distinct brain profile, not simply a diagnostic overlap. In this talk, we will explore the shared genetic, neurological, and development roots of AuDHD, the internal conflicts it can create, and how it may be a leading pathway to burnout. We will also examine how executive function, emotion regulation, and sensory processing are influenced by real, measurable differences in brain connectivity and dynamics. Finally, we'll learn why stimulant ADHD medications can work differently, why support strategies need to be tailored, and how future research may reshape diagnosis and treatment. Doors open at 6pm, talk starts at 6:15pm - come down early to grab a good seat! Follow us on IG @seedtalks Speaker Bio: Professor James Brown is an academic researcher and science communicator. James was diagnosed with ADHD in 2021. Presented by Seed Talks This is an 18+ event

Digest the latest research on the gut-brain axis and discover how to holistically nourish your physical and mental health. Followed by Q&A. We all hear about gut health. But what is actually happening inside the body and why does it affect how we think, feel, and behave? This talk breaks down the gut-brain axis: the two-way communication between the gut, brain, immune system, and hormones. It explains what the gut microbiome is, why gut bacteria matter, and how signals from the gut influence mood, focus, cravings, brain fog, and emotional regulation. Drawing on psychoneuroimmunology, Natasha Draycott explores why gut health is linked to ADHD traits, addiction, stress, and hormonal balance and why mental health is not just a brain issue. She will also demystify the world of supplements. Are probiotics actually worth it? When do supplements help, when are they unnecessary, and why is more not always better? This is a practical, science-led explanation of why gut health sits at the centre of modern mental health and behaviour, without hype, fear, or food rules. Doors open at 8:15pm, talk starts at 8:30pm Speaker Bio: Natasha Draycott is a nutritionist with nearly a decade of clinical experience, specialising in the brain, epigenetics and nutrition. Her work spans GB athletes, mental health, cognitive performance and addiction recovery, combining nutritional science with neurobiological research to support emotional and cognitive wellbeing. Presented by Seed Talks This is an 18+ event

Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Li Jin Hao is bringing his latest show “Falling From A Moon” on his first ever UK tour. "I wanna go back in time. Not too far, not Pangea. The present feels too heavy, the past feels like the moon - with less gravity, I was lighter. Meet me on the moon." As seen on Mitchell & Webb Are Not Helping (Channel 4), DMs Are Open (BBC Radio 4), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), ITVX Presents: Live Comedy From The Edinburgh Fringe (ITVX) and Comedy Central Live (Comedy Central).

What?! Mark Thomas has been ‘standing up’ for 40 years? Impossible!! But how old does that make you…? Alas it is true; one of our oldest surviving alternative comics celebrates 40 years at the mic as he takes his brand-new show on the road this autumn. So, here’s what he has done so far in numbers; performed comedy for 40 years, won 8 awards for performing, 4 for human rights work and 1 he invented for himself, made 6 series of the Mark Thomas Comedy Product (Channel 4), written 6 books and 5 play scripts, made 5 series of the Manifesto for Radio 4, made 3 Dispatches for Channel 4, sued the police (and won) 3 times, curated and authored 2 art exhibitions with artist Tracey Moberly and had 1 Guinness World Record for holding 20 protests in 24 hours. If that’s not enough, he’s also walked 724km around the length of the Israel Wall in the West Bank, been credited with changing the law on tax avoidance, started a comedy club in Palestine with Dr Sam Beale and campaigned successfully for things like trade union recognition for cinema workers and getting multinationals to change their practices. You’re right, there’s more, but your attention is running out and we’re running out of space. So, let’s just say he’s generally mucked about trying to have fun and upset the right people…which he is really, really good at. This is a taster menu of political and personal mayhem, jokes, rants and a state of the nation broadcast as he tries to turn ‘what the hell is going on’ into a cogent evening of stand-up.

Grace Campbell is a contradiction: loud and anxious, spiritual and materialistic, graceful and… a disgrace. When the world wants her to be easily defined, nuance can feel like a pipe dream. In The Lady is a Tramp, Campbell stops trying to fit into the teeny tiny boxes she’s felt she has to contort herself into her whole life and instead asks: why can’t she be everything at once? With the energy of your loudest friend holding court at a dinner party, this show is a messy, self-examination from a woman who’s had many breakdowns and rebirths, and has truly stopped giving a fuck what strangers on the internet think about her. Grace Campbell is a comedian, writer, director, and actor from London. Grace’s sharp wit, uncompromising honesty, and provocative tone have established her as one of the most interesting comics of her generation and an accidental voice for Gen-Z women.

Huddled round a single microphone, singing intimate duets with just mountain dulcimer, dobro and guitar Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage are a folk duo that look & sound classically timeless, yet feel refreshingly unique. A chance meeting at their local Black Fen Folk Club in Cambridge uncovered Hannah and Ben’s shared musical passions and sympathies, that over time has developed into a unique and intimate show of American roots and English folk music. Fleetingly, they may evoke a memory of Gram & Emmylou, Shirley & Davey, or Gillian & David but their warm distilling of influences from both sides of the Atlantic produces a refined sound that is decidedly their own. Their unique unplugged presentation creates a widescreen, cinematic soundscape with open spaces and atmosphere, giving their beautifully pure vocals room to share the songs’ emotion and narrative. The material is as joyful and fun as it is intense, but the common factor is the duo’s warmth and confidence in each other; their natural ease and connection is clearly evident on the recorded music, and a genuine pleasure to witness on stage.

Sometimes you hear a track that makes you pause. It’s the lyricism, the atmosphere or the presence. In Antony Szmierek’s case, it’s all three: the fly-on-the-wall, street-lamp-lit aesthetic of his incredibly hopeful breakthrough “Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Fallacy” is smooth and clear. The club-ready roller coasted into view with absurdist everyday-isms, flashing-light feelings and late-night philosophies, all told atop a looping piano that seemed to be coasting off day-after euphoria. 
 What Szmierek does is document incredibly specific details from his life, and others. It’s about making music that tells stories and makes him feel good. Having spent time working as a teacher throughout his twenties, he’s learned the value of “communities, people and empathy. All of these things I value as part of my personality now, I learned while teaching.” Szmierek says the ultimate mission of his music is to let others know that this is all possible.

Traditional music from master flautist McGoldrick (Flook, Lunasa and Capercaillie), McCusker (Battlefield Band) and guitarist Doyle.

Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend, Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep. Hundreds of grassroots music venues across the UK – from Inverness to Penzance – will unite for one extraordinary weekend, hosting major artists, touring acts and the most exciting emerging talent in the rooms that have launched generations of musicians. This isn’t a festival in a field. It’s a festival on your doorstep, no tent required. Forget the trek, the traffic and the campsites. Instead, experience live music in the intimate spaces at the heart of your neighbourhood. Supported by The National Lottery, the festival is delivered by Music Venue Trust, Save Our Scene and the AIP, reaffirming a shared commitment to grassroots music and the communities it serves.

Scottish composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Liam Shortall, aka corto.alto has had an incredible couple of years: his debut album Bad With Names was shortlisted for the iconic Mercury Prize (2024), won 'Best Album' at the Scottish Jazz Awards. In 2025, he won 'Act Of The Year' at the Jazz FM Awards, public vote with Ezra Collective and Nubya Garcia the other two nominees, as well as UK Independent Breakthrough at the Aim Awards Now signed to Ninja Tune, he's released singles DON'T LISTEN, VANDAL and APRIL feat. anaiis which continue to showcase his natural ear for cross-pollination of styles. The tracks have received enormous radio support with over 3000 plays globally in less than 6 weeks as well as being on BBC 6 Music's A-Playlist. DON'T LISTEN was also included in the iconic 'FC26' soundtrack. This is music on his own terms. Music that speaks not just to his time spent as part of the burgeoning and fertile music scene in Glasgow; but equally to an eclectic mix of influences that draw as much on his affinity with club-culture and all its forms of Electronic Music, or to his love of classic Hip-Hop, Soul and Funk. Support TBA This is a 14+ event, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Explore the shadowy history of folk horror and its connection to ancient customs and rituals on the British Isles. Followed by Q&A. Why do stories of ghosts, witches and shapes in the night continue to haunt our imaginations? What is it about those ancient landscapes, ruined churches, mist-shrouded moors and lonely country lanes which so frequently feature in folk horror tales? In this talk, Professor Marisa Linton uncovers the strange and compelling history of folk horror in the British Isles - from eerie legends rooted in pagan belief to tales shaped by the land itself, its forgotten rituals, sacred sites and unsettling past. Tracing a line from whispered folklore through the chilling ghost stories of M. R. James and Arthur Conan Doyle, and on to Gothic classics such as Bram Stoker’s Dracula, we will explore how folk horror has continually reinvented fear for new generations. From The Wicker Man and Witchfinder General, to modern stories of outsiders stumbling upon remote communities still ruled by “old ways,” the genre has never stopped evolving. Today, folk horror is experiencing a revival, as writers and filmmakers breathe fresh life into ancient legends, revealing that the uncanny is very much alive and thriving in the twenty-first century. Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7:30pm - come down early to grab a good seat! Follow us on IG @seedtalks Presented by Seed Talks This is an 18+ event

Yard Act formed in Leeds in September 2019 when Ryan Needham found himself temporarily living in James Smith's spare bedroom. The two had been pub associates for years, but their new living circumstances served as a catalyst for their friendship and creative partnership which saw them fuse James' interest in spoken word with Ryan's primitive proto-punk demos using an ancient drum machine and borrowed bass guitar. They released their first material in March 2020, coinciding with you-know-what, and with just three singles (The Trapper's Pelts, Fixer Upper and Peanuts) and three gigs to date, Yard Act have staked out a territory all their own. Setting up their own imprint Zen F.C. they released their debut 7 which can now only be found for exorbitant sums on Discogs, they've scored two 6music playlists, and they've won a growing fanbase with their coruscating, narrative driven, spoken word dance-punk. Now girding their loins for a 2021 filled with new music, new recordings, debut novels, and (fingers crossed) plenty of live shows, Yard Act have most definitely marked our cards as one of UK's most exciting prospects.

The Amazons are a blistering, melodic rock quartet from Reading. Fusing the sheer force of Nineties punk and grunge (Nirvana and Rage Against The Machine) with the melodic sensibilities of more contemporary acts like Bombay Bicycle Club and Tame Impala, The Amazons are beauty and aggression wrapped together harmony.

Stone Foundation are a British soul band known for their energetic fusion of classic soul, jazz, and rhythm and blues, woven with socially conscious lyrics.

Reef are an English band from Glastonbury, England. The band members include Gary Stringer on vocals, Kenwyn House on guitar, Jack Bessant on bass and Dominic Greensmith on drums.

Bossa Nova = Nouvelle Vague = New Wave. This transliteration was the starting point for Marc Collin and Olivier Libaux’s unique project, which, by appropriating the punk and post-punk cannon and running it through the Bossa Nova filter, reinvented the cover band genre, revealing new and brilliant talents along the way: Camille, Phoebe Killdeer, Nadeah, Mélanie Pain, and Liset Alea. The group’s first two albums, Nouvelle Vague (2004) and Bande A Part (2006) defined their unique sound with Bossa versions of New Wave Classics. Their third album NV3 (2009) featured collaborations with Depeche Mode's Martin Gore, Ian McCullouch from Echo and the Bunnymen, Terry Hall from The Specials, Barry Adamson, The Saints & Minimal Compact.

Since being named Best Newcomer at the 2020 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Sam Carter has been stirring audiences from Camden to Canada, and has been described as "the finest English-style finger-picking guitarist of his generation". Sam's last solo album, How The City Sings, was characterised by The Guardian as a "bittersweet electric-folk concept album" in their glowing 4-star review. His new album, Home Waters, is a return to his softer side, pairing his virtuosic guitar playing with an exquisite string quartet backing to explore the search for a sense of belonging in a transient, constantly changing world.

Forged in Scotland and Ireland’s traditional music scene, but drawing on the music of the Balkans and North America, Dallahan take their listeners on a journey. Traversing styles and countries of the world in a dazzling live show, they create their own unique brand of World-folk delivered with stunning virtuosity.

Multi-instrumental, pan-European folk ensemble. The Rheingans Sisters make playful, powerful and richly connecting music that is wholly contemporary while deeply anchored in folk traditions. The award-winning multi-instrumentalists, composers and folk scholars are nominated for Best Duo/Group at 2019 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

The Alarm was founded in Wales, and by the time of 1981's debut single 'Unsafe Building', featured a daring mix of amped-up acoustic guitars, harmonica and passionate vocals that invited the enduring description Bob Dylan meets The Clash. This is the sound of The Alarm that has been heard around the world ever since, with 17 Top 50 UK singles, a host of successful albums and over 5 million sales worldwide.

Since emerging on the UK folk scene with her 2022 debut album Dwelling by the Weir, Ellie Gowers has captivated audiences with songs rooted in folklore, ecology and the nuanced stories of her hometown, Warwick. Lauded by The Guardian as 'full of delicacy, precision and gentle delight,' the album established her as a compelling new presence on the UK touring circuit. Ellie joins us this autumn as part of her UK tour, celebrating the release of an extended edition of her celebrated 2024 EP - You The Passenger. This expanded release builds on the critical success of the original EP, which earned national airplay on BBC Radio 2 (Mark Radcliffe), BBC 6 Music (Lauren Laverne's Fantastic Beats), and RADMAC, alongside the KLOF premiere of her video A Moment and multiple major playlist features. Inspired by the likes of MIPSO and Jeff Buckley, Ellie’s new material sees her pushing into more emotionally spacious and contemporary territory - while retaining the grounded storytelling that first brought her acclaim with 2022’s Dwelling by the Weir. These songs explore the aftermath of life on the road: themes of absence, longing, and emotional duality woven through rich acoustic textures and lyrical craft.

Transvision Vamp was formed by Wendy James and co-writer and guitarist Nick Christian Sayer. In West London they teamed up with Dave Parsons and Tex Axile. The band was signed to MCA records by Dave Ambrose, the notorious A&R man from EMI records who had also signed the Sex Pistols. They recorded their first LP album ‘Pop Art’ and released a first single ‘Revolution Baby’ and then charted with their second single, a cover version of Holly & The Italians ‘Tell That Girl To Shut Up’, followed by a third single ‘I Want Your Love’ which went to No.5 on the UK singles chart. The album ‘Pop Art’ was released later in 1988 and went to No.3 in the UK album chart. Extensive touring of the UK and Europe continued throughout this year as their success grew, starting on the University circuit and ending with playing two sold out gigs at the London Town And Country Club, taking in the Marquee Club along the way with queues two-fold around the block of Wardour Street, London Presented by CHALK. This is an 14+ event

Kim Blythe is back with her brand new show Puzzle, and listen, she hates writing copy, it's really difficult. So here's a silly puzzle pun then some nice facts about me but the show is funny, honestly. Sold out Edinburgh Fringe 2025. Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Nominee 2025 & 2026.

Formidable psychic warriors, channelers of the mystic and proponents of a spiritual quest that transcends this realm, Goat remain a band shrouded in mystery. Travelling from their inscrutable origins in the Swedish village of Korpilombo across the stages and festivals of the world in the last decade, this band has created their incendiary music entirely according to their own co-ordinates, and conducted their affairs strictly by their own code.

Adam F brings a rare live show from one of drum & bass’s most influential names. The mind behind “Circles” and “Brand New Funk” delivers a set that bridges soulful liquid, rolling breaks and the full-spectrum DnB. A unique opportunity to experience his heritage sound, reworked live on our stage. This is an 18+ event

Big Country Redux Evan Peters presents The Alarm Saturday 21st November, Doors 7.30pm This is a standing show Guitarist Bruce Watson was one of the founding members of the legendary Scottish rock band Big Country, alongside guitarist, singer and songwriter Stuart Adamson. Together with bass player Tony Butler and drummer Mark Brzezicki, their classic debut album The Crossing (1983) sold over 2 million copies and earned them 3 Grammy nominations in the USA. Second album Steeltown (1984) went straight to Number 1. In total, Big Country had 17 top 30 UK singles and made gold and platinum status albums. Hit singles like In A Big Country, Wonderland, Chance, East of Eden and Look Away made them Top Of The Pops regulars, and they toured with Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, David Bowie, and the Rolling Stones. Mick Jagger called them one of the best opening bands we ever had. Tragically, on the 16th of December 2021, Stuart Adamson took his own life. Watson reunited with Butler and Brzezicki in 2007 to celebrate the band's 25th anniversary. For their 30th, The Alarm's Mike Peters joined on vocals to pay tribute to the music of Stuart Adamson (whose usual space at the centre of the stage was left symbolically vacant). Big Country members have come and gone over the years (Tony Butler left in 2012, Mike Peters in 2013, Brzezicki left in 2025) but Bruce Watson will continue to pay tribute to his friend and the music they made together in 2026 and beyond as Big Country Redux. Big Country Redux & Evan Peters presents The Alarm Following on from Big Country's guest appearance at The Alarm's Gathering weekend earlier this year at Cardiff Great Hall, Evan Peters is announced as Support on the forthcoming Big Country Tour (April & June 2026) Evan Peters aged 19 is the youngest son of Mike Peters, lead singer of The Alarm. Mike sadly passed away on April 29th last year, after receiving a shock diagnosis of Richters Syndrome, (a rare and aggressive lymphoma), on the eve of a two month American Alarm Tour. Mike Peters became the lead singer of Big Country between 2011 and 2013, after Stuart Adamson's untimely passing and so Evan grew up travelling to Big Country shows across the UK and USA. Evan first toured with Big Country in the USA in 2013, aged six, travelling on the tour bus and choosing Stay Alive as his Big Country anthem. Upon the tragic passing of Evan's own dad almost one year ago, Evan immersed himself in The Alarm songbook and his favourite Big Country songs. In December 2025 Evan joined Big Country on stage at Manchester Academy to perform Chance with the band and a couple of months later, Big Country joined Evan on stage at The Alarm's "The Gathering' in Cardiff, Wales to perform Chance' and 'In a Big Country. Last year, Mike met with Bruce Watson at The Red, Dyserth, the village pub owned by The Peters Family. Sat outside The Red, Bruce and Mike made a pact to tour together as The Alarm and Big County, once Mike had got through to the other side, after pioneering Car-T Therapy at the Christie Hospital in Manchester. Sadly, Mike passed away on April 29th last year in 2025 after a valiant and well lived life, living with blood cancer for 31 years. It is a fitting testament to the relationship between Big Country and The Alarm that Evan now carries the torch and flies the flag to honour and celebrate the special legacy between Big Country and The Alarm. Evan explains I grew up on the songs of Big Country and The Alarm. It's in my DNA. I remember my Dad driving me and my brother Dylan all the way to Killarney, Ireland from Wales and we made him play Stay Alive; on repeat all the way there! So for me it's a fantastic feeling to get up on stage with Big Country and play alongside Bruce and Jamie especially as when I was six I used to wake up on the tour bus with them in America! Reflecting on the last time Bruce and Mike met up at The Red in Dyserth. Evan says "I hope we get the chance to play Angels and Promises from the Big Country album The Journey. Dad and Bruce were planning to perform these songs together in the future so Im looking forward to exploring this further." Thanks to Big Country for giving me this opportunity. Im looking forward to meeting up with all the Big Country fans some of whom Ive known since I was very young. My first ever Big Country Gig was New Years Eve in Glasgow, a gig Ill always remember as dad drove us back to our apartment on the east coast of Scotland after the show and the fireworks were exploding overhead. I hope we will do my Dad proud who we miss every day. Hopefully he will be watching down on us. Dad taught me all I know and Im determined to honour his dying wishes for me to continue playing his songs." "Stay Alive Evan Peters April 2026

MC Hammersmith (posh West London’s leading freestyle rapper with over half a billion views online) presents his new show: “Ice Ice Nepo Baby”. When MC Hammersmith turned 18, his parents (MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice) shockingly revealed he was adopted. His two famous dads helped him ascend to the top of the rap game. He now embarks on a quest to find his biological family, the only way he knows how: by performing an evening of improvised hip hop comedy based on audience suggestions. Lightning-fast freestyle raps, explosively funny rhymes, and utterly captivating genealogical investigation. Featuring brand new routines for 2027!

James Yorkston is a Scottish folk-pop singer-songwriter, author, and multi-instrumentalist from the East Neuk of Fife. Known for his tender, vivid songwriting and warm brogue, he emerged in the early 2000s as a vital part of the Fence Collective and has since built a highly acclaimed, globe-spanning career.