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

The Monochrome Set are an English New Wave band, original formed in 1978. They are one of the best kept secrets of the music business and having reformed with original band members continue to produce cutting edge music and live performances which are not to be missed. They make a welcome and overdue return to the Greystones.

Night Flight is the brainchild of singer-songwriters Sam Holmes and Harry Phillips. Formed in 2017, they make melodic, experimental indie-folk that blends contemplative lyrics, joyful melodies, and sometimes jagged, often glassy guitar-led textures.

DHP presents Haggard Cat plus support.

Accomplished and aggressive playing style to back up Darran Charles unique vocal sound and Dan Nelsons driving bass. Their fifth full length studio album Inescapable was released via Kscope in February 2020.

The three friends Michael Spieler, Timothy Lush and Kerim Öke grew up together and evolved their distinctive sound through closeness, freedom and ease. Since the start in 2015 KYTES have grown organically and developed an ever strengthening fan base.

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 Queen of Psychedelic Prog and her superb band are back out on the road! Picking up where they left off when they were rudely interrupted by a certain pandemic, they'll be touring the UK in September and October playing songs from her 2019 self-titled album, some choice Purson cuts and a selection of material from the upcoming second solo album.

Dallas alt-country/cowpunk band blending punk energy and country swagger into rollicking, heartfelt songs and unforgettable live shows.

16+ (under 18s to be accompanied by a responsible adult). As heard on BBC Radio 1 and Kerrang! Radio, downcast is an emo four-piece band from the United Kingdom. They have shared stages with artists such as WSTR, As December Falls, Trash Boat and The Haunt. On 28th August 2026, downcast will be performing songs from their latest EP 'NOTHING LEFT TO GIVE', which features WSTR and Jessie of Dream State, at The Louisiana, Bristol with support from Stay Safe and special guests to be announced. "The sheer effort, execution and honesty here mark downcast out as a treat for those with lost souls and broken hearts." - Kerrang! Magazine "With poetic lyrics and powerful, melodic instrumentals, they'll hit you where it hurts and make you love every second of it" - Alternative Press "Intense and intricate songwriting control that will stick with you long after the curtain has come down." - Rock Sound "Truly emotional pop-punk" - Alex Baker, Kerrang! Radio

Jamie Grey is a singer songwriter with quite the story to tell. Having started his career later at the age of 23, in 2013 Jamie spent his early years building a brand and a reputation in and around his local area of Teesside as-well as London.

Hailing from the heart of Birmingham, this powerhouse 3-piece band unleashes a seismic fusion of Riff based Melodic Blues Rock, crafted from a reservoir of iconic influences. Fronted by a mesmerizing vocalist, Blue Nation's songs are delivered with soul and passion, showcasing the remarkable talents of three accomplished musicians who have mastered their craft.

FORM Presents Case oats \+ Special Guests Baseball caps and horsetails, porch swings and “all else that fails”-these are the lyrical stomping grounds of Case Oats, the group led by Casey Walker and Spencer Tweedy. Transplanted from Missouri to Chicago, Walker has a knack for getting to the “gooey heart” of relationships and experience, of bringing a city-dwelling life back down to earth. With an unadorned delivery and an unflinching eye, Walker relates songs about moving on, about growing up in the Midwest, and about loyalty to desperately flawed people and gratitude for pain, for the way things end up. Case Oats’ yet-to-be-announced debut album is a well-defined, inviting labor of love. Light on pastiche and heavy on intention, their arrangements, backed by a group of longtime collaborators, put Case Oats on a continuum of porch-sitting, familiar songwriters. Presented by FORM. This is an 18+ event.

The Fierce & The Dead album release show in support of Regional Theatre, their second vocal-led album, due for release in autumn 2026. Support TBC. The October dates mark a focused run of performances celebrating the new record, following the band's continued evolution towards a heavier, more vocal-led sound.

Makthaverskan are a Swedish post-punk band from Gothenburg, formed in 2008. Led by vocalist Maja Milner, the band combines post-punk with elements of dream pop, jangle pop, gothic rock and shoegaze.

Over the last five years of eclectic releases and impassioned live performances, The Slingers have cemented themselves as one of the most unique and hyped bands of the Australian alternative scene. The band signed to Flightless Records in 2020 (King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard), releasing a double A-side immediately in collaboration with Melbourne icon Spike Fuck. Then 2023 saw the release of their debut LP, Sentimentalism, which peaked at #4 for ARIA’s Top Aus Albums and #5 on Top Vinyl Albums and instantly sold out of physical copies. The band opened 2025 with a sold-out double headline show in Melbourne with visiting Irish artist, Susan O’Neill. In September, the band will release, ‘Payphone Man’, along with a video clip shot with London filmmaker Archie Chew. This will be the first single of their incoming sophomore album, True Believers. The launch will be celebrated with an East Coast tour in Australia, followed by the band’s first foray into the UK and Ireland.

The Australian troubadour performs deep and soulful folk-rock with melodic alternative country and blues-rock.

Since the release of her first single Drive in 1996 – a top ten hit when she was just twenty – Bic Runga has been awarded the most New Zealand music awards by any individual, ever (twenty so far). Her first three studio albums all debuted at number one on the New Zealand Album charts, with Drive being certified seven times platinum and featuring the enormous hit, Sway, and Beautiful Collision being certified an incredible eleven times platinum and featuring the hits Get Some Sleep, Something Good and Listening for the Weather. In January 2006, Bic was awarded a New Zealand Order of Merit for services to music and in 2016 she was the recipient of the Legacy award at the New Zealand music awards and was inducted in to the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame. Bic recently worked with Sir Tīmoti Kāretu and Hinewehi Mohi to translate and rerecord her international hit Sway, creating the te reo Maori version - Haere Mai Rā/Sway - for the Waiata/Anthems album which debuted at number one in September 2019. This will be her first European show since 2012 and her only UK show in 2020.

chest. is a post-punk/noise rock band from Paris, France. This group of five friends offers their vision of the music scene they love the most, influenced by all the artists they encounter in their daily lives. United by their love for noisy effects and loud decibels - without sacrificing catchy choruses and melodies - their shows are cathartic parties where everyone is invited to dance, mosh, and sing along. Having opened for prestigious international acts such as DITZ, KNIVES, or Heavy Lungs, and played on stages ranging from Rock en Seine to La Maroquinerie or Dublin, these five are set on making their music resonate with the widest possible audience. Presented by JOY.. This is an 18+ event

We're bringing our dark, foot-stomping, junkyard blues - raw, loud, and real as hell. Expect the full force of our self-built instruments, deep grooves, swamp-soaked riffs and that immersive, shamanic live energy we've become known for. Right up close. No polish.

GIMMY (pronounced "gimmie") is fast becoming renowned for her authentic spin on modern indie-rock with her effortless blend of garage rock, new wave, punk rock and folk. As the pseudonym of Byron Region female artist, Gemma Owens, GIMMY creates music with no boundaries. Eccentric and emotional, GIMMY is a singer-songwriter that wears her heart on her sleeve. She is unafraid and unapologetic in her lyrics and sound - yelling down the microphone in your face one moment, making your skin tingle with her stunning vibrato the next. Alongside her band consisting of Samson Radici (guitar), Kyle Aubrey (bass) and Barclay Israel (drums), GIMMY’s live shows are energising, raw, beautiful and sweaty. Much like her recorded songs, the live experience implores us to “feel” everything and to be connected as humans. Presented by JOY. 14+ (Under 18s to be accompanied)

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.

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.

SWANSEA SOUND Hue from the Pooh Sticks, Amelia and Rob from Heavenly, Bob from The Dentists and Ian from a whole bunch of bands, by their powers combined, creators of two albums of sardonic takes on the music industry and attendant nostalgia in the classically melodic indiepop setting and now launching their thuird album. Don't miss this. QUCIK ROMANCE If the bass line from The Rezillos Flying Saucer Attack married the vocal line from X-Ray Spex's Oh Bondage, Up Yours!, with The Shangri-Las as bridesmaids; that's Quick Romance. Singer, Matilda Scotland and her bandmates are real mean teens, in love with clothes, music and Brian Jones's hair. Despite their tender years they combine raw talent with a knowledge of old school 77 punk that manifests itself in a tight set that nods in the direction of X-Ray Spex. Definitely ones to watch. EUROPEAN SUN Steve Miles released his second album as European Sun earliuer this year,accompanied by Ian Button (drums), Rob Pursey (bass) and Elin Miles (additional vocals). If one LP could act as a refutation of the toxic culture of masculine energy and the tech bro-sponsored whipping up of hatred that blights our lives - this is it. Utterly devoid of that grim modern male quality 'swagger, sometimes echoing the casual, intimate, fragile tones of the TV Personalities, the songs are bluntly emotional but shamelessly catchy. On other occasions - louder occasions - the echo of an angry Wreckless Eric riff can be heard. . This hand-made music is the opposite of AI-generated crud. Every bit of it, even the chaotic bits especially the chaotic bits - are deliberate and meticulously thought through

British-Greek singer, songwriter and producer.

DHP Presents : Crash of rhinos Presented by DHP FAMILY. This is an 14+ event

Jaguar Sun is a Canadian solo project created by multi-instrumentalist Chris Minielly.

Born in Detroit, raised in New York City and currently living in Asheville, North Carolina, Caitlin Krisko has been influenced by the sounds of East Coast rock and roll, Motown and roots music. Krisko has been stunning audiences across America and Europe touring relentlessly with her own brand of roots rock filled with soaring vocals, powerful grooves, emotional lyrics and undeniable songwriting. The band consists of Caitlin Krisko (Lead Vocals), Aaron Austin (Guitar, Background Vocals), Michael W. Davis (Drums), William Seymour (Bass, Background Vocals) and Tyler Housholder (Percussion).

ACIDFEST started as a 3-day festival in Iceland back in 2022. It's a travelling psych fest curated by psychedelic visionaries Thee Lucifer Sams from Liverpool, who took this concept around the UK and occasionally the world (besides Iceland, it also had an instalment in Austin, Texas during SXSW 2023). Thee Lucifer Sams are true visionaries, refusing to put their music on platforms such as Spotify or having social media. Their mix of semi-improvised psychedelic noise draws equally from the abstraction of Syd Barrett-era Pink Floyd, Lemmy's Hawkwind and Sonic Youth noise - with no songs just a full-on psychedelic rollercoaster of sound. Oscillator are an amazing psych trio from Northampton, offering exciting, chaotic psychedelia, and playing Bristol for the very first time. Madonovan is the best shoegaze artist you've never heard before, and an unique concept - a tribute to itself, covering songs written, but never released, over 30 years ago. A cathartic ode to lost youth, dreams and rock'n'roll itself. Dominoes is a brilliant, solo artist who's equal parts Ivor Cutler and Syd Barrett. Rich in melody, ideas and whimsy, you are sure to enjoy his set. ACIDFEST also features a killer, exclusive psych playlist to keep you in the mood before and after each act, as well as trippy visuals to create an unique atmosphere.It is more than just a "gig", but a true happening. This is what the Liverpool Psychedelic Society always offers at our events: an unique experience, something that the mainstream is unable to offer, truly grassroots and open to all. This is not about any "scene", we just create our own culture and everyone is welcome to enjoy... so come and join the society!

WARREN JAMES James Kirk and Warren McIntyre are "Warren James" James Kirk is a founding member of Glaswegian indie legends Orange Juice and his jangly, melodic guitar riffs were integral to the Sound Of Young Scotland, which in turn gave birth to indie music as we know it and inspired countless guitar players. He also wrote their jangletastic song 'Felicity". Last year his old bandmate Edwyn Collins asked him, alongside original Orange Juice drummer Steven Daly, to join him for a sort of OJ reunion on his farewell shows in Glasgow and Londonand they sounded fabulous! James has joined forces with Warren McIntyre of melodic pop folk-rockers Starry Skies, after he was asked to play Glas-Goes Pop (an inspired indie fest held in Glasgow) in 2022. They have become a prolific songwriting duo with their 1st single, limited edition double AA side Miss Green Tea and Costa del Culzean released (GGP-001 vinyl) in the Summer of 2025 to coincide with Glasgow Goes Pops 4th outing. On stage they are joined by Hal on bass and Michael (V-Twin/1990s) on drums.' Support THE LOVELY BASEMENT Bristol-based band the Lovely Basement play jangly indie pop-rock - think the Velvet Underground & Belle and Sebastian.Post-cool or too old to care Lovely beings in the Basement are: Kevin Bache: guitars, vocals Steve Dew: drums, percussion Katie Scaife: guitars, vocals Paul Waterworth, bass THE CHARLIE TIPPER REBELLION The fourth incarnation of a band who's prolific nature has seen them release nine LPs in just over a decade. Compared to everyone from Luna and Pavement to Belle and Sebastian and the Go Betweens, the band have doggedly ploughed their own furrow. Guitars always to the forefront, their latest LP 'Second Time Around' (Old Bad Habits) was released in summer 2024 and showcased a slightly more polished sound than previous offerings - but as ever with the songwriting at the centre. The band have always shared the vocals around, but singer Linda is now taking a more prominent position, handling main vocal duties on some of the band's new material for the first time.

Hot from our Feb/Mar '26 support tour for Hayseed Dixie we're coming back to Bristol, get tickets early and get ready for a mighty shindig!! Tickets £12.50 adv or £15 otd.

Lip Critic’s 2024 Partisan debut Hex Dealer was one of the most-hyped experimental releases of that year and signaled the Brooklyn band’s arrival as a borderline-batshit creative force. Theft World is their next chapter, built again from the chaos of two drummers locked in psychic combat, a sampler that sounds like it was struck by lightning. Presented by Outbreak. This is an 18+ event

Communion ONE presents Darryl Rahn.

Hsp Prsnts: Eera + My Precious Bunny.

Pinpointing the specific catalyst for an avalanche can be slippery - any combination of classic elements, human interference, or freak accident can trigger disaster - and documenting these precise moments often rests on serendipitous reflexes. On Two Wheels Move the Soul, Robber Robber offer themselves as ignition and capture every sound in the wake. Involuntarily thrust into the throws of rootless nomadism, Robber Robber ringleader Nina Cates collects a series of pressurized vignettes to assemble the Burlington quartet’s thrillingly explosive sophomore album. Two Wheels Move the Soul was written and recorded throughout the winter of 2024 and 2025, a season of Cates’ life characterized by near-constant upheaval. In January of 2025, Cates (and Robber Robber co-founder) Zack James were displaced from their longtime home at the behest of a landlord’s call to have their building demolished. In a moment’s notice - and amidst a particularly brutal Vermont winter - Cates and James were left to fend for themselves. Luckily, the two were able to tap a deep well of support within their community, finding respite on the couches of Lily Seabird, Greg Freeman, and Thus Love’s Echo Mars. An unused attic provided their longest arrangement. The personal and economic chaos of living at the mercy of nameless powers-that-be redirected into a hyperfocused attention on Two Wheels Move the Soul. Returning to Little Jamaica Studios - one of the sites for their acclaimed debut Wild Guess - Cates, James, guitarist Will Krulak and bassist Carney Hemler hunkered down with their trusted engineer Benny Yurco. The familiarity between the cast of characters allowed the studio to become a sanctuary, and foregrounded Two Wheels Move The Soul’s constant foray into sonically adventurous terrain. “Everywhere else that we had to be, we were very much visitors,” James recalls. “When we were working on the record, it was nice because it felt like this is our space.” Still, an overwhelming sense of impending doom hangs over Two Wheels Move the Soul. Every scribble on the guitar thins the air, each stab of percussion and wave of distortion makes it that much harder to breathe. On Two Wheels Move the Soul, landslides come early and the news of their arrival is just as chilly. Propelled by Cates’ nonchalant bars - inspired by the effortlessly-cool cadence of Gucci Mane and Lou Reed - Two Wheels Move the Soul saunters in and out of frame with the implicit assurance that any gaze will follow. Album opener and lead single “The Sound It Made” rattles into existence, eschewing exposition to plunge directly in the deep end. The polarized extremities of Robber Robber’s sonic palette fuse throughout Two Wheels Move the Soul, spanning post-punk scorchers, burnt-out slacker anthems, and melodies that sweeten the bitter pills stomached along the way. “Yes I know, gotta work for my pay,” Cates exhales on standout “New Year’s Eve,” a swaggering depiction of life’s myriad impediments. “I’m tired, so is everyone - how can I complain?” Cates wastes no time indulging in the miseries of late-stage capitalism, opting instead to resolve casual disappointment with a cool composure. “What more is there to do?,” Cates asks on “Pieces,” the slow-burning b-side intro that plainly lays out what happens when your life falls apart: “you’ll end up with a piece.” Working through the discomfort of class, upheaval, and catastrophe is a central philosophy on Two Wheels Move the Soul. “You can leave it, but it follows you home,” Cates buries beneath incendiary bursts on “It’s Perfect Out Here in the Sun.” Easy to miss, it is a possible catalyst nonetheless. In the midst of the avalanche itself, the sparks ignited throughout Two Wheels Move the Soul fall by the wayside, and all that’s left is the wreck. “Upend, upend,” Cates intones atop kinetic and relentless instrumentation. Then the pressure cracks again. “So we dance.” Brudenell Presents... This is a 14+ event (Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)

Renny Conti is a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer from the San Francisco Bay Area. With influences including Will Oldham and Harvest-era Neil Young, a sense of play colors Renny's music—bridging the gap between the experimental and the organic.

Department S Bristol present Steve Pilgrim at The Louisiana, Bristol. As many will know Steve has been long term member of Paul Weller's band providing drums, guitar and vocals. He has also released a string of beautiful solo albums, the latest being the critically acclaimed 'Let The Love Be Found' He played for us back in 2021 days after Covid restrictions had been lifted and anyone at that gig will remember what a magical evening it was. PLUS support from Academy Award winning director Steve Box (Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit) More TBC. STEVE PILGRIM Steve Pilgrim is an artist and musician with over 25 years global touring experience. Starting out as a drummer with Liverpool 'Bandwagon' band The Stands (alongside bands like The Coral and The Zutons), Steve went on to play with John Power and Cast. Over the last 18 years Steve has been touring as part of Paul Wellers band, providing vocal, acoustic and drums, and sharing the stage with the likes of Noel Gallagher, Johnny Marr, Corrine Bailey-Rae, Tom Jones, The Who and Kelly Jones (to name a few). As a solo artist and singer-songwriter he's produced 6 studio albums (his latest, Let The Love Be Found released earlier this year), receiving the praise of fellow musicians and critics alike. The material sits proudly in the song-writing idiom of the acoustic folk/pop artists of the 60s while exploring the challenges of living and loving in the 21st century. Steve's songs are simultaneously celebratory and melancholy, intimate and honest, bringing into focus the struggles we all face and the humility that unites us. "When Steve Pilgrim takes to the stage its like a spell has been woven. His voice is nothing short of perfect and although many know him as Paul Weller's drummer, his guitar abilities sincerely match his songwriting skill" "Steve Pilgrim is the music industry's best kept secret. He's an exceptional songwriter" Dylan Jones - GQ Magazine "One of the great understated modern songsmiths. I love Pilgrims voice, his lyrics, his sense of melody. I hope people get to hear his music, it's really something special" Paul Weller "A soulful ache of a voice and a brave wide-open lyrical stance..." Rob Fitzpatrick - Word Magazine STEVE BOX Steve returns to his first love of music, last year's brilliant album 'The Speedwell Wonder Annual' showcases his distinctive narrative style chamber- pop approach to songwriting.

Sarah Julia are a Dutch indie-folk sister duo (Sarah and Julia Nauta) based in Amsterdam, known for intimate, harmony-driven songs exploring vulnerability, grief, and sisterhood.

Carlow’s bi-lingual, mutli-instrumentalist maverick SexyTadhg announces their 14-date, community binding, culturally defining ‘SLUTTRAD’ UK & IRE Tour for October / November / December 2026. In tandem with the release of their genre blurring “TADHG” EP which demonstrates a unique vision of Traditional Irish music, that is intrinsically entwined with queer culture, resulting in total redefinition of the modern Irish identity. The SexyTadhg live show has been described as a “euphoric blend of big band jazz, theatrical soul, and dazzling pop, bursting with brass, keys, layered harmonies, and a groove-rich rhythm section, that channels the grandiosity of the SexyTadhg personna, while showcasing their magnetic, commanding vocal presence.” (1883 Magazine), with Hotpress remarking that the live show is “theatrical disco music at its finest, Tadhg's performances are an exhilarating blend of musicianship and creativity.” Tadhg's commanding vocals and virtuoso piano skills have mesmerized audiences internationally, as their big band extravaganza elevates Irish musicianship to unprecedented heights. Their performances often draw comparisons to legendary icons like David Bowie, Elton John, Lady Gaga, and Freddie Mercury, yet SexyTadhg artfully intertwines this majestic persona with the uplifting joy of Traditional Irish folk and intimate narratives that explore themes of gender, sexuality, and mental health. Presented by 432 Presents. This is an 18+ event.

We were raised on cattle ranches where we learned how to play traditional country music because that's what everyone wanted to hear. The music Kacy and Clayton make is inextricable from where they grew up. They sing about the kind of people you'd find in Wood Mountain, Saskatchewan (population very few). The hills, barns and remoteness of the area are in these songs, with a bittersweet acknowledgement that this music has taken them far from home. Kacy Anderson and Clayton Linthicum's new album Carrying On follows the international acclaim for their previous records Strange Country (which Q magazine called, A beautiful album that nudges a classic past into a brave future.) and 2017's The Siren's Song described by Uncut as Ageless and beguiling. A classic record for this or any other time. Their sound is equal parts homespun, coming from a family and community where playing music is an ever present part of social gatherings, and the rare country, blues and English folk rock these second cousins obsess over and collect. For Carrying On, Clayton cites as influences: Bobbie Gentry's The Delta Sweete, Hoyt Axton's My Griffin Is Gone, Cajun fiddle music, and the steel guitar of Ralph Mooney who played on many of the records that defined the Bakersfield country music scene of the 1950s. Sixties psych has also woven its way into these new songs; Kacy enjoys telling people that they live 250km from the mental hospital that coined the term 'psychedelic'. Having toured almost nonstop for the last two years, Carrying On was conceived and honed on the road and recorded immediately after a jaunt across Western Canada, mostly as live takes with the minimum of overdubs the songs having been tried and tested before audiences each night. The album was produced once again by Jeff Tweedy of Wilco and Uncle Tupelo fame, at his Loft studio in Chicago. The result is a sharpening of what Mojo magazine summed up as A beautiful mix of Kacy's crystalline vocals and Clayton's inventive, deep-groove country guitar. And a greater attention to detail in their songwriting; with narrative tales of loss, regret and yearning alongside vivid portraits of the Northern Great Plains and its isolated inhabitants. The songs The Forty-Ninth Parallel, The South Saskatchewan River, Providence Place and That Sweet Orchestra Sound were all written with local settings in mind - with the latter a tribute to the rural dance bands of the area, who referred to themselves as 'orchestras.' One such band, the Romansky Orchestra from Fir Mountain featured Kacy's Grandpa Carl in their line-up when he was in his teens. Of Carrying On, Jeff Tweedy said "When I first heard Kacy and Clayton, I was struck by how much detail and nuance they had absorbed from what sounded like a large swath of my record collection. When I told them that they were as good as the artists they were drawing from, I'm not sure they believed me. On this record I don't hear those influences as much as I hear them taking the things they love so intimately and telling their own story. I think they're a truly great band. Our songs for this album are inspired by rural living of the past and present, highlighting the toll that urban dwelling can take on first generation kids moving out of the country into the city.

Birdvox is an innovative Scottish electro-folk band blending folk, pop, and electronica with rich vocal harmonies and bespoke beats.

Greg Freeman thrives on finding emotional catharsis and present-day resonance in the eccentric ugliness of the past. His songs all have a palpable sense of place thanks to his urgent delivery and evocative lyricism, which mines history for character-driven tales of violence, loss, and epiphany.

South Summit is a fast-rising Australian five-piece band from Perth, formed in 2020, known for a vibrant blend of indie-rock, reggae, and psychedelic influences.

London-based Lauren Auder is a British-French singer-songwriter, record producer and composer who stitches together elements of classical, experimental, emo, and rap music into her own strange and hypnotic form of orchestral pop music. With the likes of Celeste, Vegyn, Caroline Polachek, Mura Masa, Boris and Jeshi all on her credits list, as well as composing music for Virgil Abloh's Louis Vuitton campaigns, and modelling for Marni, Mui Mui, Gucci and Celine, Auder has cemented herself as an auteur across the worlds of music and fashion.

Born where the dust bowl never died, the West-Texas raised trio that is Shallowater - Blake Skipper (guitar/vocals), Tristan Kelly (bass) and Ryan Faulkenberry (drums) - combine slowcore, post-hardcore, country, and Americana elements that defy genre labels. Quickly establishing themselves as ones to watch in the alt-country/slowcore scene, the power trio’s self-described “raw West Texas dirtgaze” has positioned the band as an evocative and distinctive force amongst current alternative genre-blending projects.

For accessibility information please see the accessibility information button/link below. Presented by Communion ONE 14+ (U16's must be accompanied by an adult)

Family Stereo is the indie-folk project of London based singer-songwriter Blake Watt, established in 2018. With several self-released EPs to his name, his sound combines rich lyrics and an intricate, finger-picked style with distorted folk-rock, alt-country and dreamlike soundscapes. Family Stereo's debut album is set for release in Summer 2026.

Multi-faceted singer-songwriter and internet personality Talia Mar has amassed thousands upon thousands of followers on various social media platforms. Having conquered the entire digital spectrum, it was inevitable her soul-searching brand of dance-pop would go on to conquer the charts.

Pebbledash are a 6-piece shoegaze indie band from Cork, Ireland. The band incorporates elements of noise rock and dream pop to create textured and melodic soundscapes. Grumbling basslines and cries of guitars juxtaposed with a wash of synth submerge you in their introspective lyricism, stirring up emotion and catharsis.

Kneed presents: GB (ad93) \+ support We're over the moon to be welcoming GB to Bristol for the first time. GB is an artist from Copenhagen who crafts texture-heavy, adventurous guitar music cut with a pop sensibility. His debut record, the collage-based cult hit Gusse Music, which was released via storied CPH label Posh Isolation in 2024 - the final vinyl LP the label issued before they closed down. The following year saw the release of his double-EP, Ressed / Falter, on London's untitled (recs). His newest release, Herzsprung, will be out August 21 on AD 93. \ Https://www.Instagram.Com/skrrtbike/ Https://kneed.Live/ Presented by kneed. This is an 18+ event

There’s very little, if anything, known about the Limerick band, THEATRE, who seem to be moving in the shadows of Ireland’s explosive music scene. The five piece, made up of Dara, Oscar, Gerry and Sean, have whipped up a storm of excitement through their outstanding live shows; gorgeous, emotive melodies; and the stunning vocals of lead singer, Maeve. Blending ethereal rock music with folk and shoegaze, the music is understated yet feels timeless, and their songs seem to enter your body, trance-like, and never leave. Despite the spotlight shining so heavily on Irish music at the moment, they have spent a year writing and building their live set and have quietly become the ones to look out for on any line up. Now breaking their silence and set to release their first single ’The Fall’ the tension is certainly rising and there is a sense that finally, all will be revealed.

Zoh Amba is a composer, saxophonist, and flutist from Tennessee whose music blends avant-garde approaches and devotional hymns.

Hollow Hand is the DIY psych-pop and UK folk music project of Brighton-based multi-instrumentalist Max Kinghorn-Mills. Known for a melodic, 60s-influenced sound.

Tia Gordon plus Special Guests. Presented by Metropolis Music. This is an 16+ event

Kneed presents: Wendy Eisenberg \+ support Wendy Eisenberg has spent the past decade as a fixture of independent music and an artist of inspired multiplicity. As a singer-songwriter, improviser, and virtuoso guitarist, the coordinates of their artistry are ever-shifting, from art-rock to jazz to blistering free improv and eloquent folk. On catalog highlights including 2020’s Auto and the 2024 free-jazz sprawler Viewfinder, they’ve made a signature of ambition. After spending the past five years experimenting in different bands, genres, and creative challenges, and following a period of self-confrontation that they liken to a personal exorcism, Eisenberg has arrived at a milestone. The poetic and formally daring folk songs of Wendy’s self-titled new album (Joyful Noise) comprise their most certain vision yet. These songs began to take root in 2020 when Eisenberg moved from Western Massachusetts - where they’d lived for a few years after attending Boston’s New England Conservatory - and relocated to Brooklyn. Longing for the pastoral feel of their former home, Eisenberg gravitated towards the warm sounds of country and folk. “The songs are genuinely folk songs,” Eisenberg says of their record. “The production is less about seeing what the guitar might be capable of and more accepting the inherent strangeness of the languages it has spoken for the last century and a half". \ Https://www.Instagram.Com/wendyeyes/ Https://kneed.Live/ Presented by kneed. This is an 18+ event

Born and raised in Nashville, Alyssa has spent the past decade fine-tuning a sound for her critically acclaimed solo career that leverages her Nashville roots while reaching far beyond. Her sound is every bit as diverse as her own story as evidenced by any number of both esteemed and rising artists who’ve sought her talents in collaboration. A lifelong road warrior who grew up on a tour bus with her country music parents Baillie & The Boys, she recorded a duet with Kenny Rogers at 10 years old and received her college diploma from Sir Paul McCartney at LIPA in Liverpool. Alyssa has performed on many international stages, from legendary venues around the globe (Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry, Royal Albert Hall) to international arena & stadium shows worldwide (Glastonbury, Bonnaroo, C2C, CMA Fest, Highways, Pilgrimage, SXSW, Summerfest, Sundance Film Festival). Performing with and opening for legendary artists, Rod Stewart, Charles Kelly (Lady A), Ringo Starr, Billy Joel, Cyndi Lauper, Katy Perry, P!nk, Sheryl Crow, Alison Krauss and Toby Keith. Presented by Live Nation This is an 18+ event

Wings of Desire is an art-rock and dream-pop duo from Stroud, UK, formed by James Taylor and Chloe Little. The band creates soaring, fuzzy indie music and electronic-laced pop hooks, tackling themes of modernity, 20th-century counterculture, and the human condition.

David Ramirez is the Austin Texas based acclaimed singer-songwriter with the deep and reverberant baritone voice. David decades-long career has seen six full length studio albums, three EPs, countless collaborations. Most of Ramirez music contain themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, love, and redemption. He was awarded Songwriter of the Year in 2020 by The Austin Chronicle. The man's a legend. His new record All the Not So Gentle Reminders comes out late March 2025 & its his most ambitious, lush, and exuberant record to date.

Maddy Haenlein, better known by her stage name, Gretel (formerly 'Gretel Hänlyn'), is an English singer-songwriter from West London.

DHP Presents : Pisse \+ Güner Künier Presented by DHP FAMILY. This is an 16+ event (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)

Dumbo Gets Madis a psychedelic pop project founded in 2011 by Luca Bergomi, a songwriter, producer, and sound designer from Emilia.

Communion ONE presents: Dogpark Presented by Communion ONE. This is a 16+ event

John Mouse (real name John Davies) is a Welsh musician and songwriter celebrated for his inventive blend of indie-pop, alternative rock, and more recently, electronic music. Known for his witty, self-aware lyricism and emotive storytelling, he has become a distinctive voice in the Welsh and UK indie music scenes. Hailing from Cardiff, Wales, John MOuse first gained recognition with albums like The Death of John MOuse and Replica Figures, which showcased his knack for combining infectious melodies with a sharp, often humorous lyrical perspective. Over time, his music has evolved, embracing electronic elements while retaining the raw emotional depth and storytelling that define his work. Recent releases have seen John MOuse exploring darker, more experimental electronic sounds, expanding his sonic palette with synthesizers, drum machines, and atmospheric production. Albums like The Goat have marked this transition, blending introspective themes with danceable beats and layered textures. This shift has drawn comparisons to artists like LCD Soundsystem and Hot Chip while maintaining his uniquely Welsh sensibility. Presented by JOY. This is an 18+ event

Gently Tender is a British indie band featuring Sam Fryer, Pete Mayhew and Will Doyle (previously all in Palma Violets, alongside Celia Archer (from The Big Moon) and guitarist Adam Brown.

Jamie McIntyres rise from busking on the streets of Galway city to stages across Ireland and the UK is one of Irelands latest growing success stories. Writing since the young age of 15, McIntyres musical journey began on Shop Street, busking during his college years. His early traction on social media helped to build a loyal following where he caught the eye of Gavin James who selected McIntyre to join him as support in Paris on his European tour as part of Threes City Stages initiative to find up and coming grassroots musicians and champion them. That groundwork paid off in the summer of 2024 when McIntyre released Over Galway Town, a viral hit garnering over 50 million views on TikTok and has since amassed over 7.5 million streams on Spotify, and sitting alongside some of the worlds biggest artists in the viral charts, reaching listeners from across the globe. That summer, McIntyre had the opportunity to work with Imelda May and performed at Electric Picnic as an add on to his Three City Stages experience, having impressed on his initial appearances with Gavin James. Sell-out support shows followed with Liverpool songwriter Jamie Webster at 3Olympia in Dublin and The Telegraph Building in Belfast, showcasing he was more than capable of holding his own on bigger stages. Last year saw McIntyre take his first steps as a headline artist, selling out shows in Dublin, Limerick and his hometown of Galway on his debut Irish tour. His EP Chapter 23 continued to grow his fanbase, with tracks West is Home and Grá quickly becoming live favourites and amassing over 250,000 streams in their first week alone (now sitting at over 2.3 million streams each). The For Folks Sake EP followed in October, accompanied by a sold-out Irish and UK tour that underlined just how quickly his audience has grown and introduced the world to arguably his most popular song to date, Melbourne a tried and tested story about love lost to the far side of the world. 2026 has continued that trajectory honing his live show across a sold out ten-date regional Irish tour and growing that UK presence with headline shows at The Camden in London and King Tuts in Glasgow while joining Florida beach-folk act The 502s across an eight-date UK and Ireland tour, including shows at Vicar Street in Dublin and The Limelight in Belfast, all sandwiched between new songs 17 Again and Off to America. McIntyre is one of the most exciting independent voices to emerge from Ireland in years. His songs are relatable and driven through lived experience and a Grá for home, familiar to those having had to watch as their loved ones leave for a new experience across the world and a comfort for those who are living it. If this is a breakthrough year for the Galway songwriter, by any measure, 2026 could be the year it becomes something more than a breakthrough. An artist built on authenticity, community and the kind of songwriting that turns strangers into sing-along crowds and songs into anthems for a new generation.

Dutch Criminal Record are an indie surf band from Chichester on the south coast of the UK, whose signature sound is guitar-driven, energetic, and packed with nostalgia. Consisting of Joe Delaney-Stone (vocals, guitar), Sam Thrussell (vocals, guitar), and Joe Frampton (drums), they take influence from '60s giants' pop vocals while lacing each track with narratives of living in 21st-century Britain with blooming harmonies and dreamy instrumentation.

past self is a k-goth band from Las Vegas, Nevada consisting of Sung (Vocals/Guitar), æther (Keys) and Spektor (Bass). They use darkwave, post punk, and ethereal soundscapes as their sonic medium. Taking aesthetic cues from visual kei and pulling heavily from bands like The Cure, Molchat Doma, and Slowdive, they blend Korean and English lyrics to bring you what they call “k-goth”. Presented by DM Generation. This is an 16+ event (16-17’s must be accompanied by an adult).