Four-piece indie-punk outfit hailing from County Durham.

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.

Contemporary folk by the singer-songwriter from Leamington Spa and former member of Nizlopi, Luke Concannon was born to an Anglo-Irish home, full of folk and soul music. In his teens he got in to hip-hop, and today, his songs tell stories about social justice, spirituality, and intimacy.

Everywhere At Once is a nationwide grassroots music festival spearheaded by the Music Venue Trust (MVT) and The National Lottery. It will feature over 1,200 gigs across 500+ UK grassroots venues, acting as a festival on your doorstep during Glastonbury's 2026 fallow year, aiming to support local venues.

Come celebrate with us in the new immersive multimedia tour by The Crazy World of Arthur Brown. 'A Human Perspective'. The show that Kingdom Come always wanted to do in the 70s. Now possible with the latest developments in technology. A full evening of 'psychedelic individuality, ingenuity and madness.' Featuring great musicians, iconic dance, stunning visuals, and sonic adventure. This is your chance to be part of the whole genuine psychedelic experience. Come dressed as elaborately, creatively, flamboyant or low key as you feel.... All of life is there. Come celebrate!

When Bob Log III was a child, he lost his left hand in a boating accident. It was soon replaced with a monkey paw, and a new guitar style was born. 'It's my own personal style, see,' Log says, 'the paw moves much quicker than a normal hand, so my real hand has to flop around a lot to compensate.'" Bob Log III, one man band crown prince of punk blues from Tuscon, Arizona. Witnessing Bob Log live is an unmissable and unforgettable experience. By rights he should be a punk blues stadium super star. He takes to the stage with his face masked in a crash helmet with a black visor and a telephone wired in it for a mic and wearing a blue jump suit. Bob then unleashes a torrent of hardcore Mississippi Delta blues, hip hop beats and punk rock. The crash helmet telephone distorts the vocals and his hands, arms, legs and feet become a blur of jump suit clad limbs as he plays slide, triggers drum machines and drums with his feet simultaneously. Bob then adds extra ingredients to this punk blues bouillabaisse with his unique version of audience participation. More often them not he’ll bounce a couple of audience members on his knees while playing, and then bring on the infamous Boob Scotch. The audience are invited to literally stick their boob in his scotch which he then drinks. If Bob feels satisfied, he will then launch into his anthem Boob Scotch! Everyone has to look out when the rubber dinghy makes an appearance.

Come and join us for an evening of Musical Entertainment live at the Trades Club

Gans is a 2 piece from Birmingham, England.
They write music about love and hate.
Inspired by Dark Rum, Dark Literature and Bleak Skylines.

Incorporating her love of all things music with a sassy social consciousness, Millie creates cross-genre punk that is hard to ignore. With lyricism that pokes fun, draws you in or leaves you questioning social norms teamed with incredible vocal dexterity, grinding guitars, irresistible horn hooks and a pumping rhythm section. The Millie Manders Music Machine churns out more raw punk fusion than you can shake a stick at, and she won’t be fading into the background of anyone’s memory any time soon. The live shows are renowned for their power and contagious energy and 2026 sees MMATSU looking to release their highly anticipated third album.

We are thrilled to welcome Grace Petrie in her Happy Valley Pride debut. For a decade and a half,Gracehas been one of the UKs most urgent and passionate songwriters. Coming of age amidst the coalition government, her politically charged folk music quickly gained national attention and propelled her to the main stages of folk festivals from Cambridge to Vancouver to the Blue Mountains of Australia. Characterised by razor-sharp lyricism and the unmistakable passion of her stage presence, her live shows have become synonymous for fans with a unique atmosphere of hope and solidarity, while the LGBTQIA+ anthem Black Tie has racked up 1.5 million streams and provided the soundtrack of expression for young queer folks all over the world. An irrepressible live performer, Grace has toured relentlessly to build loyal audiences in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, as well as providing tour support for Billy Bragg, Frank Turner and Emmy-winner Hannah Gadsby. She has appeared on ITVX, Channel 4, Sky Arts, BBC Radio 2s Folk Show and been a regular guest on The Guilty Feminist podcast, and has performed live BBC sessions for Tom Robinson (BBC 6 Music) and Jo Whiley (BBC Radio 2). The release of 2024s album Build Something Better, produced by Frank Turner, topped the UKs Official Folk Album Chart and cemented her place as one of Britains most respected independent artists.

Its a Happy Valley Pride show bonanza, two for the price of one. First up: Dhamaka Arts present KHANDAN Family: The Shame Generation. Written and performed by Sid Akbar Every sip of tea takes you somewhere new Sid Akbar's solo show travels through time, memory and belonging -- drawn from his own experience of growing up queer in a Pakistani Muslim family in Bradford. From fear in his Mum's cosy kitchen to hope in a sparse Manchester bedsit, join Captain Sid's continuing voyage of self-discovery. "The Wrath of Khandan" explores family duty, clouds of shame, queer spaces that feel like home and the complicated truth that the chosen family can hurt you too. Funny, tender and bracingly honest, this is a story of love. A queer South Asian story. A Bradford story. Honestly, a bit of everyone's story. Our second show of the night is Bourgeois & Maurice Everythings Fine Theyve been part of our festival since the second year back in 2017 and, after what feels like eons, theyre back! Yes, cult-cabaret stars Bourgeois & Maurice return to Happy Valley Pride for a new night of glamour-soaked nihilism and anarchic musical comedy.Known for original, razor-sharp satirical songs with a gleefully dark edge, the critically-acclaimed duo present brand spanking new material (and some old faves) for a riotous musical journey through the state of the world - frivolous, unhinged, and impeccably doomed.Their unique brand of pop-satire and far-fetched fashion, has won them legions of fans around the world. From New York to Kettering, from an ex-public toilet to the Royal Opera House, it doesnt matter to them as long as theres a piano to bash, a lick of clear mascara to apply and a (semi) willing audience watching.Come for the laughs. Stay for the darkness. Leave humming something you probably shouldnt. Modern-day Music Hall stars The Guardian Absurdly ingenious, clever, spiky and humane The Scotsman ★★★★★

Two prominent DIY/indie-rock bands co-headlining shows across the UK.