Cosmic Carnage is proud to present: Smash it Out at The Windmill, The Shits - Deranged noise punkers from Leeds. Sophrosyne - One man industrial metal show. Top class entertainment for the entire family. Especially your weird cousin Black Shape - Lets just admit they are the greatest band of all time. FFO Lovely cans of Stella Sex Germs - Furious heavy fastcore from Leicester. Be prepared to fall over Skintern - Absolutely fucking terrifying. Pleasure - Hardcore punk from Leeds. You might lose a tooth or three. Grandad - Absolutely brutal local grindcore. FFO Werthers Originals Woodworm - Heavy alt psych/garage rock. Sick in the Head is one of the best tricks Ive ever heard Day of the Naysayer - Cosmic Carnage Legend Con Cremin doing some doom noise stuff. I think? + Noise in Shed

Ribbon Skirt is a Montreal-based post-punk band led by Anishinaabe musician Tashiina Buswa and lead guitarist Billy Riley. The band released their debut album, Bite Down, on Mint Records in April 2025. Produced by Scott Munro (Preoccupations) and mixed by Greg Saunier (Deerhoof), the album marks a shift toward a darker, more introspective sound, exploring themes of memory, grief, and Buswa’s connection to her Indigenous identity and cultural practices. Ribbon Skirt has performed at major festivals across North America, including SXSW, New Colossus, Sled Island, Sappyfest, and Pop Montreal, sharing the stage with artists like Dehd, Ombiigizi, Packs, Wombo, Marnie Stern, Enumclaw, and Chad VanGaalen. Presented by Windmill Brixton. This is an 18+ event

TRUCK VIOLENCE - https://linktr.ee/truckviolence Truck Violence (Montréal, QC) is a medley that wails its way through the bitters of modern Western Canadian hardcore and folk, an honesty and shamelessness in disappointment that is both a comfort and a stern regard. Presented by FORM and Windmill Brixton This is an 18+ event

Ragingly bright post-punk quartet Ringlets emerged from Aotearoa’s musical ether in 2021; carving out space with their distinct blend of delicate wit, grit and evident sonic technicality. With a highly durable, machine-tested rhythm section and two of Auckland’s leading lyrical & melodic consultants, Ringlets have been fast-building a solid reputation. Catching the eye of former Pitchfork editor Chris Ott, Autumn 2023 saw the band release their eponymous debut under Ott’s label Mutual Skies. Produced by De Stevens (Office Dog, Erny Belle) and the band themselves, the 10-track album is a sporadic and riotous introduction to this exciting musical offering. Cut to the year 2025, and few post-punk records from Aotearoa would have been more anticipated this year than the band's sophomore offering The Lord Is My German Shepherd (Time for Walkies), which saw the four-piece return to The Lab with Olly Harmer and usher in Michael Logie (The Mint Chicks) to produce alongside. Mixed later at Abbey Road Studios by Isaac Keating, the result is a collection of songs more cohesive and controlled - yet constantly changing and re-composing itself, totally deserving of the ‘Flying Nun Records’ alumni position it’s earned them. Presented by JOY.. This is an 18+ event

TRUCK VIOLENCE - https://linktr.ee/truckviolence Truck Violence (Montréal, QC) is a medley that wails its way through the bitters of modern Western Canadian hardcore and folk, an honesty and shamelessness in disappointment that is both a comfort and a stern regard. Presented by FORM and Windmill Brixton This is an 18+ event

DHP & FOOTSTEPS FESTIVAL Presents : Office dog Presented by DHP FAMILY & FOOTSTEPS FESTIVAL. This is an 18+ event

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.

SCARSDALE FATS - driving drum lines and twin-lead guitars creating a blend of psych, grunge, and modern rock - https://linktr.ee/scarsdalefats HEADSEND (Australia) - fast emerging Byron Bay trio featuring brothers Rasmus King (vocals/guitar) and Kyuss King (bass), along with drummer Bon Soric. Known for raw 90s-inspired grunge and high-energy live performances, they have supported major acts like Tool and AC/DC. https://linktr.ee/headsend CHERKI - rocks Presented by Windmill Brixton. This is an 18+ event

Windmill Brixton & FORM present: HIDING PLACES - https://hidingplaces.band/ Shortly after forming, the members of the New York-via-North Carolina indie rock band Hiding Places noticed a secret power. During their live sets, no matter the loudness, scuzziness, or mayhem of the venues they played, their tender, atmospheric sound became the focus of the room, quieting their surroundings as audiences became hypnotized by their steady, rhythmic interplay and bittersweet vocal melodies. From these experiences, the band developed a credo of close listening. If one member plays too fast, they won’t try to nudge down the tempo; if someone’s volume rises above the rest, they adapt their levels accordingly. The goal, always, is togetherness-to maintain a unified whole, always in sync. This philosophy is part of what makes the quartet’s cozily intricate and hard-hitting Keeled Scales debut, The Secret to Good Living, feel like a bold introduction as much as a well-worn mixtape, passed down from a trusted friend. They embrace music as a means of communication, identity-forming, and deeper understanding of human nature. Songwriters/guitarists Audrey Keelin and Nicholas Byrne alternate between fronting the band. Rounded out by a rhythm section of drummer Henry Cutting and bassist/producer Michael Matsakis, they’ve developed a forward-thinking sound with a sense of nostalgia built into it: a blend that draws from Yo La Tengo, The New Year, Drive-By Truckers, and The Microphones. Presented by Windmill Brixton and FORM. This is an 18+ event

FORM Presents SAILOR HONEYMOON \+ Special Guests Presented by FORM. This is an 18+ event.

A celebration of the existence of aurelie - it is time for froggieland 1 With VANITY FAIRY - https://linktr.ee/VanityFairy DURA MATER - https://linktr.ee/duramaterband DAN LYONS - https://linktr.ee/danlyons ALFREDA - https://linktr.ee/alfreda LAST APOLLO - https://linktr.ee/_Last_Apollo_ CHERRY I\] - https://www.instagram.com/cherryiband/ Presented by Windmill Brixton. This is an 18+ event

Proper, round the table folk music. All musicians and all styles welcome. Irish, Welsh, English and Scottish, American old time, bluegrass and western swing, French, Yiddish, East European, Scandinavian, Greek, Turkish, Balkan and more. All abilities tolerated. Swap tunes and songs, meet people and learn stuff. Or, do what most people do and just get a pint and enjoy the music. Presented by Windmill Brixton. This is an 18+ event

Grand electric X sticky floors present: the greatest hits Grand Electric and Sticky Floors present their GREATEST HITS: the North meets the South for one night only in Brixton, hosted by two of the most formidable zines either side of England. MPTL MICROPLASTICS - industrial folk. Everything they touch is uniquely weird. - https://www.instagram.com/mptlmicroplastics/ WEHMUT - gritty, abtruse, and horrid, they bring a seething brand of noise rock spawned from the North - https://www.instagram.com/wehmutband/ SODDEN PELT - bog-trawl folk. Dark and progressive. Droney and sharp - https://linktr.ee/sodden.pelt GRRACE - shimmering shards of indie shoegaze and post-rock - https://grrace.komi.io/ \+ midnight karaoke Presented by Windmill Brixton. This is an 18+ event

LOUD WOMEN presents a London warm-up and preview of some of the bands heading on the annual punk pilgrimage to Blackpool’s Rebellion Festival the following week - a half-dayer at Brixton’s iconic grassroots venue, The Windmill. With: Breakup Haircut (London) Sometimes-pop, sometimes-punk with boppin’ basslines, sharp humour and deeply relatable lyrics, rooted in the London DIY scene. I, Doris (London) Menopunk pop-tarts delivering big tunes, radical kindness and zero tolerance for fascists. Nell Davies (Cornwall/Liverpool) DIY ‘bubblegum punk’ blending riot grrrl attitude with jangly indie-pop hooks, sharp wit and bittersweet storytelling. Mona Freaka (NYC, USA) Teen riot grrrl trio from Woodstock, NY bringing attitude, hooks and serious next-gen energy. Whoremones (LA, USA) Los Angeles riot grrrl punk band making passionate, politically charged music that challenges societal norms. Witch Spit (Australia) Loud, no-apologies riot grrrl punk from Australia - one band, two wives, and a whole lot of attitude. Presented by LOUD WOMEN. This is an 18+ event

BATHING SUITS - Leeds based industrial dance icons - a super energetic and totally frantic live show, https://www.instagram.com/bathingsuitsband/ LTTL MORT - https://www.instagram.com/lttlmort/ BUFFEE - https://www.instagram.com/buffeeeeeee/ Presented by Windmill Brixton. This is an 18+ event

BATHING SUITS - Leeds based industrial dance icons - a super energetic and totally frantic live show https://www.instagram.com/bathingsuitsband/ Guests tba KIOSK - https://www.instagram.com/kioskband/ THE CHILDMINDERS - https://www.instagram.com/thechildmindersnorthyorkshire/ \+ midnight karaoke with Private Reg Presented by Windmill Brixton. This is an 18+ event

Irish electronic live act and producer MOUNT PALOMAR - https://linktr.ee/Mountpalomar - launches his new residency at The Windmill Brixton, following six playlist additions on BBC Radio 6 Music. Known for seamlessly blending genres into a distinct signature sound, he’ll perform and curate a series of nights reflecting his wide-ranging influences. Joining him for the inaugural event is JELANI BLACKMAN - https://www.instagram.com/jelaniblackman/ - one of the UK’s most distinctive voices in underground hip-hop and grime. With collaborations spanning Gorillaz and Kneecap, alongside his own acclaimed releases, this is a rare chance to catch him live in an intimate setting. All proceeds from the night, including artist fees, will be donated to Mothers Against Genocide (MAG) a volunteer-led, non-partisan collective supporting humanitarian aid in Palestine. Funds will go towards the Water & Life Appeal in Al Mawasi Camp, providing essential supplies such as clean water, blankets, and shelter, with full transparency on how donations are spent. Palestinian merchandise from MAG will also be available on the night, with all sales contributing further to the appeal. Https://mothersagainstgenocide.Mychannl.Com Presented by Windmill Brixton. This is an 18+ event

THE WHEEL 2! - Agitprog post-band - https://www.instagram.com/thewheel2exclamationmark/ SPIRITED FOLLOWERS - experimental folk band from Cardiff that combine Appalachian folk, Indian classical, Greek, Post- rock and Avant-Garde music. https://www.instagram.com/spiritedfollowers/ RAMPRESSURE - Family-run Noise/Garage Rockers https://www.instagram.com/rampressure/ PLATONICA EROTICA - Pop reimaginings, a joy to behold. https://www.instagram.com/platonica_erotica/ Presented by Windmill Brixton. This is an 18+ event

The Some Weird Sin all dayer + BBQ returns! Headliner tba soon! JEANIE & THE WHITEBOYS: "both theatrical and visceral: a punk-glam cabaret of sound, sweat, satire and soul... part raw noise, part performance art, and entirely unmissable." PIGEON DOG: Gritty, filthy, chaotic, and bursting at the seams with jaunty earworm melodies, big spiky riffs, and tongue-in-cheek lyrics charged with outrage. NOT RICHARD & HER MAJESTY: "This project is a diary of personal, professional, sexual, financial & gender ruin. So if you enjoy violent oversharing set to a disparate overture of 60s sunshine pop...THIS the band you’ve been waiting for... If not, you have great mental health. Well done!" RED PERIL: dystopian disco RETROPUSSY: An active figure in the London punk rap scene, retropxssy explores womanhood in the middle of the moshpit. COMAFIELDS: 4 piece London shoegaze act SHA SHA SHANIMALS: "Lene Lovich eating a nutella sandwich. This is not a project, it's a way of life" SCREAMING VIOLETS: three piece West London based Garage/Punk band in the vein of Buzzcocks, Stooges, Ramones and the Slits Presented by Some Weird Sin. This is an 18+ event

FAT CONCUBINE - https://linktr.ee/fatconcubine - unhinged dance music OMERTÀ - https://www.instagram.com/omertabandmusicverycool/ - ugly noise for ugly people And more tba Presented by Windmill Brixton. This is an 18+ event

PINK EYE CLUB - single launch for Mysterion Arts Lab, a track from the forthcoming album EDM (Emotional Dance Music) https://www.instagram.com/pinkeyeclub69/ SLEAZE - postpub kebab shop glam rock https://ffm.bio/sleaze SODDEN PELT - bog trawl folk https://linktr.ee/sodden.pelt DREAM SLUGS - MPTL electronics https://www.instagram.com/dreamslugs/ Plus midnight karaoke Presented by Windmill Brixton. This is an 18+ event

The New Colossus Festival London Showcase featuring: PEER PLEASURE - https://linktr.ee/peerpleasure STERLING PRESS - https://linktr.ee/sterlingpress BLACK BORDELLO - https://linktr.ee/blackbordello Plus headliner tba on 18 May. New Colossus is an international showcase festival in New York City that celebrated it's seventh year in March. Presented by Windmill Brixton. This is an 18+ event

JONIQUE - Formerly of alt-rock duo Fräulein, Jonique writes music grown from the gut. Songs about memory, identity and belonging play out in front of you, each like a distinct scene from the world she’s carving out for herself. Her solo project - backed by a cracking band - retains the edge of alt-rock, while weaving in the atmospheric influence of 90s trip-hop and electronica. https://www.instagram.com/graciouslymarie/ DRURY HILL - Currently Leeds-base, Drury Hill are an offbeat but consistently tuneful quartet that flickers seamlessly through soft rock, post folk and indie pop sounds. https://linktr.ee/druryhill DOGSBODY - The brainchild of Mimi Jones, whose songwriting has been likened to Jeff Buckley, Elliott Smith and Mazzy Star, Dogsbody craft honest songs with grungy chord progressions; every note is purposeful and every lyric deliberate. Mimi’s jazz-imbued vocals and raw delivery bring the songs into their most intimate form. https://linktr.ee/dogsbodypart HARRY KLAUS - multi-instrumentalist artist combining disorder with pop sensibilities to create an authentic, dark, outsider folk sound - ranging from simplistic electro-baroque songs to expansive country ballads. https://www.instagram.com/harry_klaus7/ Presented by Windmill Brixton. This is an 18+ event