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Thousand Yard Stare are an English band from Slough, Berkshire, England, active during the early 1990s, prior to the Britpop explosion. Supporting popular bands on the indie circuit such as James and Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine, the band also released several EPs.

Floral Image + Guests Floral Image are a psychedelic pop band from the third-eye of Norwich, UK. Formed in 2019, their sound is the reincarnation of the summer sun, spun into a perpetual party twilight. They harness the noise and drive of early 70’s psychedelic titans Hawkwind - with a bright helping of neo-psych acts such as King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and Tame Impala - whilst still incorporating an acid house groove underneath their bright and luscious melodies. The band’s early demos were championed on BBC Introducing by both Huw Stephens and Jamz Supernova, featuring on the 2020 ‘Ones To Watch Show’ alongside Dry Cleaning and Porridge Radio. Following the release of their first singles, they have sold out shows across the country, including supporting Triptides, Flamingods and Flying Moon In Space, where their live show has proven to spiral audiences into trancelike, grooving hedonism. Their debut EP ‘So Synthesised’ released in April 2023 whereby tracks ‘Babe & The Devil’ and ‘Gallipoli’ were supported by Under The Radar, BBC 6 Music’s Amy Lamé and Tom Robinson, John Kennedy on Radio X and Shell Zenner on Amazing Radio. Join them in the neverending solstice. Forever. This is an 16+ event .

Niall McNamee is an Irish singer-songwriter and actor known for his own passionate, thoughtful and full-blooded songs. He has starred opposite Pierce Brosnan, fought with Jackie Chan and now is starring as the leading role in numerous feature films. Niall moved to London at 17 years old working on building sites whilst growing a devoted fan base playing gigs in pubs and music venues across London. He began his acting career on London’s West End as Romeo in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ before moving into film and tv and even having a major fight scene with Jackie Chan in ‘The Foreigner’.

Sabbotage is a Black Sabbath tribute band that was formed in 2014. The band is known for their authentic and powerful performances of early Black Sabbath classics.

Channelling South Yorkshire grit and a passion for north west guitar music, The Outcharms represent the best of both sides of the Pennines. The band began in Doncaster in 2014, and in 7 years they have worked their way up from support slots to headlining and selling out The Leopard in their hometown twice, as well as the Foundry and the Leadmill in Sheffield.

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Uncover Music presents Parliamo Parliamo are Jack Dailly (vocals), Finn Freeburn Morrison (guitar), Finlay Mcelnea (Bass), Fraser Nicholson (guitar), Mairi Sutherland (guitar, vocals), and Andrew Haxton (drums). Bringing together witty social commentary with a distinctive songwriting approach that is very much their own, Parliamo are one of Scotlands most exciting young prospects. Releasing their debut EP The Parliamo Manifesto in 2021, it saw the band employ a tongue-in-cheek approach to some of the darker aspects of life faced by young people and marked them out as a major emerging talent to watch. Turning heads with their self-proclaimed brand of underground pop, the band have since attracted praise from the likes of Clash Magazine, BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio 1, Radio Scotland, Radio X, KEXP and more.

Canned Pineapple is a 5-piece scuzz-pop and slacker rock group based in Brighton. The quintet consists of the songwriting partnership of Seán Drury and Oakley Gardiner alongside multi-instrumentalist and recording engineer Jude Allenby, guitarchitect visionary Gabe Rice and master of the rhythm stick Charlie Pringle A band of brothers waggin out. Canned Pineapple is the result of interplanetary telekinesis between the great beyond and the great norm. In 2023, they've had the honour of supporting renowned acts like The Wedding Present, The Love Buzz, Blood Red Shoes, Cardinals and Arxx along with a summer marked by three successful self-organized tours, selling out headline performances across the UK and Ireland. They've also released a 7" Orange Vinyl EP on Brighton's Goo Records, available at Rough Trade, Resident, Piccadilly Records, and more. The band head to New York City in March to perform at 'The New Colossus' festival and Rotterdam in October to play 'Left of the Dial'. Canned Pineapple's music found its way onto the airwaves, with a BBC Introducing Live Lounge as well as frequent plays on BBC Radio 6, Radio X, BBC Sussex and Surrey, Slack City, and Platform B, with BBC Introducing praising their fan engagement as "off the scale" and their track 'Shubadooba' was even added to the NME playlist. Presented by Psychedelia. This is an 16+ event

DHP Family presents Night Swimming Presented by DHP FAMILY. This is a 14+ event (under 16s accompanied by an adult)

Midnight Rodeo + Guests Nottingham formed psychedelic art-pop quintet Midnight Rodeo broke out in 2022 with 3 singles on Brighton's Fat Cat Records, accompanied by a relentless touring schedule around the UK, with trips to Europe, two sold-out hometown shows and prodigious slots at festivals such as The Great Escape, Dot to Dot & Kendal Calling. Their sound is unique in its combination of a powerful groove laden rhythm section, alongside jangly guitars, theremin-esque synths, booming organs all held together with the ethereal, honeyed vocals of frontwoman Maddy Chamberlain. Krauty & latin-esque grooves are juxtaposed with powerful psych-pop garage floor-fillers, hypnotic and chaotic in equal measure. This is an 18+ event

A powerhouse Indie Rock Band from the little town of Mansfield, The Publics combine catchy riffs with powerful choruses to create a stadium-worthy atmosphere. Boasting a chaotic yet captivating live show, the band have amassed an army of loud and loyal supporters following high-profile support shows with the likes of: The Reytons, Hard-Fi, The Lottery Winners and The Sherlocks.

Uncover Music presents Zoo2 - A Celebration of U2 Get ready to experience the soul-stirring melodies and electrifying performances that defined one of the world's greatest rock bands. Join us for an incredible evening as Zoo2 brings the legendary sound and spirit of U2 to life. From the anthemic choruses of "Where the Streets Have No Name" to the raw emotion of "With or Without You," this tribute band captures the essence of U2's music and stage presence with remarkable authenticity. Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering the magic of U2 for the first time, this event promises to take you on a musical journey through decades of chart-topping hits and iconic moments.

Eades’ sound is assembled somewhere within the shifting textures of rhythmic convulsions and low-fidelity rawness. It bounces with an after-hours hedonism. Lives on its wits. Snaps from the fingertips to the brain edges in a transmissible instant. Fidgety. Restless. Raw. Economical.

After the world collapsing, Sky Valley Mistress finally return to the stage to break it down again. Like an adrenaline shot in the hands of John Travolta, Sky Valley Mistress' line up has been slicked back and is more potent and concentrated than it ever was. Ready to hit you in the chest with a sound that will make you feel electrified, sexualised and spiritualised, there won't be any let up from this celestial comedown. With a revived set of alternate arrangements and fresh jams, Sky Valley Mistress are ready to walk among mortals once more

Thunderous tribal rhythms mix with massive guitar riffs and otherworldly vocals - it's a black, blacker sabbath, a howling sonic youth.

Uncover Music presents Magnetic Skies SYNTH POP/NEW WAVE Following a string of EPs and singles, synthpop outfit Magnetic Skies released their dramatic debut album Empire Falling in November 2023. Initially setting out as a duo in 2019, Magnetic Skies was born as a studio-based project created by lead vocalist and keys player Simon Kent and Jo Womar also on keys, driven by a shared love of 80s synth-driven post-punk. They began building their sound and continually released EPs throughout 2020 here, the seeds were sown with pulsing, vintage analogue synths and pumping bass to create a signature sound of evocative electronica mixed with darkwave, classic yet delightfully futuristic all at once. Eventually, the band began performing live, which led to guitarist Carlos Aguilar and drummer Lenin Alegria joining the lineup, and this is the group who have created the bands long awaited full-length release Empire Falling, out 3rd November. Production and mixing on the album were predominantly carried out in-house by Kent, with additional mixing duties performed by Rob Aubrey (sound engineer for Big Big Train/Asia/Tony Levin).

An idiosyncratic, challenging and richly lyrical singer/ songwriter, Junior Brother is the pseudonym of Co. Kerry, Ireland singer Ronan Kealy. Chosen as The Irish Times’ Best Irish Act of 2019 and nominated for the 2019 Choice Music Prize for Album of the Year, Junior Brother has built a rabid following thanks to unmissable live shows, and music both excitingly forward-looking and anciently evocative. His strange stories unfold with reckless abandon upon a distinctive guitar and foot tambourine accompaniment, influenced as much by the avant-garde as music from the Middle Ages and his home place in rural Ireland.

The trio plays folk/blues rock with rich harmonies, and a soulful sound in its rawest form.

A collection of brilliant musicians playing great original music. You'd be silly to miss it.

The Catapult Club presents Absent Identity / Hell for Leather / Rome is Burning / Upright & Conscious / Violet Square at the Victoria Birmingham on Sat 12 July 2025 open to ages 18+ from 7pm - 11pm