Eat Your Own Ears presents Pitou at The Waiting Room. "Amsterdam-born artist Pitou has one of the most arresting voices to emerge from this year, drawing comparisons to the likes of Laura Marling and Julia Holter, crafting intelligent folk-pop that balances the darkness and light of human emotion." - The Independent Dutch songwriter and composer Pitou has unveiled new single “Too Good To Go”, a wonderfully scattershot song brimming with mania, mischief and cacophony - somewhere in the vein of Björk, Meredith Monk, Jockstrap, and (especially rhythmically) Orchestra Baobab. Age restriction 18+ Presented by Eat Your Own Ears. This is an 18+ event

DHP Presents : The saxophones Presented by DHP FAMILY. This is an 18+ event.

DHP & FOOTSTEPS FESTIVAL Presents: Milo korbenski Presented by DHP FAMILY & Footsteps Festival. This is an 18+ event.

Delighted to be hosting the London leg of this extended weekender for the brilliant Felicette from London, Trust Club from the midlands and our very own Sinews! Saturday 9th May will be a night of chunky 90s inspired rock tunes and good times! Named after the first cat in space), Felicette (pronounced Felli-set) are a London quartet formed of Soph, Rose, Milly and Jay making what they describe as 90s-inspired-alternative-grunge-pop-rock. Think big guitars, sticky riffs, and deadpan lyrics about break ups, panic attacks, and small-minded men. Bringing together members of Cheerbleederz, Supermilk and Painter, their debut EP Go to Hell has earned BBC Radio 6 airplay and their first full-length album is set to arrive in 2026. Fans of Juliana Hatfield, The Breeders, Nirvana and Veruca Salt clear your diaries; these guys are not to be missed. Trust Club are a three piece indie/slacker rock band from the Midlands. Unapologetically goofy live, but tight and melodic as they are dissonant, band members Ali, Matt and Noah take the lofi and grunge elements of classic alternative, but with fresh inspiration from peers in the indie punk sphere, Trust Club have a sound of their own. With two EPs under their belt, Trust Club are working on new material in preparation for their debut album. Having played numerous headline shows and having shared the stage with Speedy Ortiz, Weakened Friends, Snake Eyes, Supermilk and Me Rex, Trust Club have established themselves as an exciting live act. There is something so inviting and euphoric about seeing Trust Club perform live; their gleeful grins and effortlessly fun set always makes for a satisfied crowd. Daisy Taylor, AltEscape. FFO: Weezer, Superdrag, Pavement, Title Fight, Speedy Ortiz Sinews is a band from Oxford, playing unsfashionable post-hardcore rock music. Never macho - this is heavy music made with a humble heart. The band released their debut EP 'Reanimated' in January 2024, and a follow up EP 'Choreography' in February 2025, which Nightshift Magazine said 'stands true to post-hardcore's original ideals and finds the sweet spot between thoughtful intricacy and musical violence. Live the band have shared the stage with the likes of Mclusky, Fucked Up, Thank, The None, Cassels, Objections, and Other Half. FFO: Fugazi, Drive Like Jehu, Helmet, Modest Mouse, Unwound, Pavement.

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.

Alternative rock outfit Fool Nelson deliver explosive hooks and anthemic live energy.

Presented by Futuresound. This is an 16+ event

We are excited to announce that our next REFORMATION event will feature KÜHLE MATROSEN making their UK debut, with support from London's NOTHING NEW Kühle matrosen DIY - Minimal - Synth Wave - Neue Deutsche Welle - Post-punk Based in Hamburg , Kühle Matrosen (KM) features Hubert Kühl (vocals), aka Lars Trombose, and Marc Trose (machines). Their name pays tribute to “Blaue Matrosen” by Der Moderne Man (1982). After years exploring rap, electro, and techno, Lars Kühl took a new direction in 2018, inspired by Andreas Dorau’s performance at Hamburg’s “Hanseplatte.” He shelved his techno records to create a raw DIY sound inspired by early ‘80s acts like DAF. The result: their first tracks “Bräutigam”, “Gold”, and “Theoretisch Magnetisch”, followed by releases on Kernkrach / Hertz-Schrittmacher, Ölband, and Young & Cold Records. With support from NOTHING NEW. Nathan Nothing started a new project in 2019, with the aim of producing synth music that wasn't trying to be anything new. As it has taken over three years to finish any music, this is also not such a new project. There are also several other bands with this name, which fits the theme, but luckily they don't play electronic music. Expect minimal wave and synthpop, with some elements of EBM. Presented by REFORMATION. This is an 18+ event

Broken Chanter is the adopted name of David MacGregor. MacGregor spent the past decade as the principal songwriter of Scottish Alt-Pop darlings Kid Canaveral – a band that could get you to dance, laugh, and weep all in the space of a set.

FORM Presents MILO KORBENSKI \+ Special Guests Presented by FORM. This is an 18+ event.

Gotobeat is excited to present JAY10! live at The Waiting Room. Prepare for an unforgettable night of incredible music! Presented by Gotobeat. This is an 18+ event

heylucas is a French electronic musician whose sound blends emotional storytelling with uplifting, dance-focused energy. In 2025 he sold out his first headline concert at the POPUP! in Paris and released his debut album hey, capturing a year of personal moments. With this album now out in the world, heylucas is embarking on his first European tour to share his vibrant and heartfelt live show. Presented by Hey Records. This is an 18+ event

Celebrate spring with Ben Belward and his band of nephews plus special greek uncle Mario Lottari. There will be new songs, old songs, covers and maybe even some requests...

Big softy headline the waiting room on Saturday May 16th. Presented by Percolate Live. This is an 18+ event

In May, we're super happy to have total faves Junk Whale over to headline for us after sadly having to cancel our February gig due to illness. Following last year's gorgeous EP, 'See you around, I guess?' (included in our top albums of 2025!), they'll bringing their energy-fuelled, grunge-tinged pop with a raw emotion. Main support comes from twee queercore supergroup Tomboy Grandpa (featuring members of Fightmilk, adults and Jen Denitto) plus special guest Fiona Kohrman (Dim Wizard, Geese Tooth) is coming all the way from Washington, D.C to kick things off playing a unique set with Swiss slowcore artist Fallan. It's going to be a pretty special night! The Waiting Room is an inclusive space with gender neutral toilets, accessed via a small flight of stairs. Presented by Get In Her Ears. This is an 18+ event

Two wandering souls on a train to nowhere. Yes and Maybe are a Scottish-French duo that blend instinct and precision to craft music that feels both familiar and unpredictable. Meeting online, the French multi-instrumentalist "Yes" and the Scottish producer/vocalist "Maybe" create songs grounded in introspection, storytelling and the indie sounds of the 2000s. Embracing a remote collaboration, their debut album ‘Train to Nowhere’ was written and produced entirely over WhatsApp. It captures raw emotion through intricate melodies, atmospheric vocals and sharp lyricism. For Yes and Maybe, it's all about capturing authentic feelings and creating music that resonates on a deeper level.

Blending sounds of folk and home, Conleth Mc Geary has been pursuing the dream of making music which connects with people - both at home and away.

THE FALLEN LEAVES - serving 'Punk Rock for Gentleman', this classic band traces its roots all the way back to The Subway Sect. Their sound has been described as "Somewhere between The Who and The Ramones and they will be showcasing their latest album: "Simple Songs for Complex People. BRUNO AND THE OUTRAGEOUS METHODS OF PRESENTATION - Doo-wop punk / garage-pop and much more "If Mark E. Smith, Captain Beefheart, and Kim Fowley were all raised from the grave by a tweaking necromancer and charged to raise a babe from infancy to teenhood, you might get something akin to Bruno Wilkinson."

An evening of immersive and exploratory sound at The Waiting Room, Stoke Newington. Emerging from the cracks between drone, ambient and noise, London-based improvisational duo Bone Folder create music of raw emotional weight and sonic intensity. Their sound hovers between stasis and slow transformation - a tensile surface where faint melodies drift, dissolve and re-form in the shadows. Their self-titled debut is released May 1 via GND/LFT. “Explores time and space as highly resonant, fragile and only briefly melodic, synaesthetic dimensions.” - Salt Peanuts Joining them are KGB - “team building exercises through the medium of scary music with friends” . Presented by Folklore (Label). This is an 18+ event

Having cemented itself as a home for experimental, boundary-pushing artists, with a focus on highlighting undiscovered talent from the North of England, Rainy Miller's FIXED ABODE presents their debut London party on April 10th, bringing along a spectacular showcase of new and established friends & family Line up below Felix Lee Mnwa echs Moseley Rainy Miller Shauwdii Siren Tommy seven Presented by Snap Crackle & Pop. This is an 18+ event

You Are Cordially Invited to The Coronation of Apocalypse Queen Roxanne de Bastion - Full band headline show @roxannemusic Www.Roxannedebastion.Com Presented by Paperhouse Music This is an 18+ event

SC&P & Human Endeavour team up once again to bring you the second installment of the Pleasure Unit club night, with special Guest djs Thomass Jackson and Meg Paine joining residents Harry James & Rosie Ama. Presented by Snap Crackle & Pop. This is an 18+ event

Communion ONE presents George Erith Presented by Communion ONE. This is an 18+ event.

WE HEARD YOU: After a huge, sold-out London debut with Pop Never Dies in 2024, the New York-based DJ and production trio ADVENTURE\[s\] iconic, beloved This Party Is Killing You!: The Robyn Party is bringing the sweat, the euphoria, and alllll the feels back to LDN for another Pop Never Dies night, at The Waiting Room. Come dance to brand new tracks and remixes from Robyn's Sexistential, all the Robyn hits, b-sides, remixes, lost tracks, stuff from Robyn's catalog you have definitely never heard before, and more, along with some femme pop favorites by Romy, Charli, Carly, Gaga and more...and then of course MORE ROBYN. Featured everywhere from Robyn's Honey-era launch film "Missing U" to the recent cover story on Robyn in The Face, This Party Is Killing You!: The Robyn Party is the longest-lasting and the original night of Robyn worship, pleasure, and joy. They'll have exclusive Robyn merch giveaways and surprises, and, most importantly, they'll be bringing you the Sexistential vibes exactly as they're meant to be felt: on the dance floor, with all of your brand new best friends. Tickets are extremely limited to this one, so do NOT miss out on a rare London night by the one and only This Party Is Killing You!: The Robyn Party. ADVENTURE[s] x Pop Never Dies This is an 18+ event