A bubbling swamp curse of unholy ass shake, Jim Jones All Stars is the latest project from garage godfather Jim Jones.

Jangley indie pop from Manchester's Pins.

Omar Lye-Fook MBE is without doubt, one of the greatest soul music talents the United Kingdom has ever produced. His deep baritone vocals sit perfectly on multi-instrumental productions for beautifully soulful music. Majorly self-produced works have inspired collaborations from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Leon Ware, Erykah Badu, D’Angelo, and Estelle. A truly unique and original voice accompanied with musicianship and song-writing talent, establish Omar as a pioneer in British soul. A precursor to neo-soul and acid jazz movements, he outlasted the peak of these tags to continue to deliver his own inimitable brand of soul music. Omar received an MBE in 2012 for services to the British Music Industry. The father of neo-soul has a career spanning over 3 decades, garnering wide respect within the worlds of soul, jazz, funk and R&B.

Chinese American Bear is a lighthearted and quirky mando pop duo from Seattle, WA creating fun & eclectic bilingual English/Chinese ear candy. Composed of Anne Tong and Bryce Barsten, the couple creates groovy, and “not too serious, food loving” tunes in their home studio together. They’ve been described as the child of Melody’s Echo Chamber, The Flaming Lips, Dusty Springfield, The B-52’s, and Care Bear, and their live show is like “a punk show for toddlers.”. The duo’s racked up a few million plays, and have been featured in VOGUE+, Paste Magazine, Under The Radar, DORK Magazine, praised by BBC Radio, KEXP (#1 album), #30 in Top 200 NACC, featured on the cover of Spotify Editorial Playlist Fresh Finds (#1), along with Front Page Indie, New in Indie, Chill Vibes, Bedroom Pop, Stay in Bed, Chinese Indie Picks and more. Chinese American Bear’s sophomore album, Wah!!! (released October 18 via Moshi Moshi & Modern Sky in China) exposes new listeners to Chinese flavors in their indie pop delicacy. They toured the US, Canada, UK, and China at the end of 2024, and are set to be touring throughout 2025. Presented by Psychedelia. This is an 16+ event

Twenty years after the release of Well Well Well, Joe Carnall Jnr returns to the songs that helped define a generation of Northern indie rock. As frontman of Milburn, Carnall's sharp storytelling, kitchen-sink wit and anthemic hooks captured the restless spirit of mid-2000s Britain and Well Well Well became a landmark debut that still resonates today. Now, two decades on, Carnall is marking the anniversary with an intimate run of shows that strip the record back to its raw essence. These special performances revisit the album's sharp-edged charm and emotional punch, offering fans a rare chance to experience the songs up close louder in feeling, closer in connection. From the wry observational lyricism to the punchy, melodic urgency that defined Milburn's early sound, Well Well Well remains a snapshot of youth, grit and ambition.

Bleech 9:3 is a London-based Irish four-piece band playing emotive, 90s-influenced heavy alt-grunge, featuring distorted guitars, raw vocals, and themes of recovery and addiction.

Born out of a love for southern soul, blues and roots music and a passion to create a powerful and moving experience for listeners, Bywater Call was formed by singer Meghan Parnell and guitar player Dave Barnes in 2017. The 7-piece outfit is completed by Bruce McCarthy on drums, Mike Meusel on Bass, Alan Zemaitis on Keys, Stephen Dyte on Trumpet and Julian Nalli on Tenor Sax. In the short time since its inception, and prior to the recording and release of their debut album, the band made waves in the Toronto Blues scene and the Festival Circuit, playing Main Stages at festivals such as Tremblant International Blues, Donnacona Blues, TD Toronto Jazz, Toronto Beaches Jazz and the Orangeville Blues, to name a few… A true testament to the band’s strong, stirring and inspiring live performance. With elements of jam band, traditional blues, soul and rock and roll, with touches of New Orleans, Alabama and small town Ontario, with influences from The Band, Duane Allman, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Black Crowes and the Tedeschi Trucks Band, with solid musicianship based in jazz, and with gritty, raw and emotional vocals, Bywater Call seeks to strike to the core of all who list

It’s been a long road, but Baltimore’s Have Mercy know how to keep it life-affirming. Threading the needle of making deeply confessional music without making a voyeur of the listener, they have honed a fully realised, grown-up brand of emo across five albums and numerous DIY tours of the States. Their debut album The Earth Pushed Back, was released by Topshelf Records all the way back in May 2013. The album was well received by critics and fans alike, and in 2014, Have Mercy signed with vaunted indie Hopeless Records, which released their second LP, Place of Our Own, later that year. Working with producers Paul Leavitt (All Time Low) and Brian McTernan (Thrice), Swindle and a rotating crew recorded the band’s Hopeless follow-up, Make the Best of It, which was released in early 2017. Have Mercy returned with The Love Life in 2019, which charted Swindle’s tumultuous personal life over the previous three years. In 2023 they released the stunning NUMB, which as frontman Brian Swindle puts it was “influenced by my sobriety, new marriage, and repairing/disconnecting from relationships with people”. It’s the sound of a band with two feet firmly on the ground, perfectly braced for some very big feelings indeed.

Admiral Fallow (Louis Abbott, Kevin Brolly, Phil Hague, Sarah Hayes and Joe Rattray) released their much-beloved debut album, Boots Met My Face, in 2011 and its widely acclaimed successor, Tree Bursts In Snow, the following year. Their extraordinary third record, Tiny Rewards, was released in 2015. Heartbreakingly beautiful, sonically audacious and lyrically bewitching, it heralded a true progression in their creative approach. Over their 13 years together, the band have taken their music around the world, touring the UK, Europe, North America and Australia. They have never been known to rest on their laurels; further career highlights include numerous festival appearances, a commission from Glasgow Film Festival, performing with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and creating an ambitious new chamber opera. Navigate The Blood was co-written with Gareth Williams and Sian Evans and toured eight Scottish distilleries in November 2018. A group of versatile musicians all uniquely in demand for their skills, the individual band members also find the time to tour and record with renowned artists such as King Creosote, Emma Pollock, Field Music, Kris Drever, Karine Polwart and many others.

Communion ONE & Eat Your Own Ears presents The Tullamarines Presented by Communion ONE and Eat Your Own Ears. This is an 18+ event.

The Rabbitts craft music that blurs the lines between folk, alternative, and atmospheric pop. Known for their delicate harmonies, immersive arrangements, and a sound described as “ethereal and understated” (BBC Radio 6), they create songs that feel both intimate and cinematic. Critics have called their work “hypnotic... crafting a meditative spell” (Obscure Sound) and “intricately lush and completely captivating” (Podcart). The Norwich-based band began 2026 with an immersive and isolated creative retreat in the mountains. They now have a new album set for release on November 13th 2026. This show is part of their UK album release tour, where songs from the new album will be performed for the first time alongside a few old favourites. This tour follows on from their 2025 tour which sold out multiple shows around the UK, and the release of ‘Orbital Collection’, a series of four EPs the band released over the course of 12 months. The Rabbitts are an ever-evolving group who are constantly creating and rarely staying still. Presented by Silver Birch Sound. All ages. Under 16's must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Martha Fay and her band take to Yellow Arch, Sheffield as part of her first UK Tour. Support TBA.

Teen Mortgage is a Washington, D.C.-based garage-punk duo consisting of James Guile (guitar/vocals) and Ed Barakauskas (drums).

Blending folk pastoralism with swampy 60s Americana, The Hanging Stars sound like the missing link between the California desert sun and the grey skies of London Town. The album was recorded between LA, Nashville and Walthamstow, with each of these vastly different places leaving an indelible mark on the songs. Their debut album Over the Silvery Lake came out in March 2016. The band is made up of songwriter, singer and guitarist Richard Olson, Sam Ferman on bass, Paulie Cobra on drums, Patrick Ralla on banjo, guitar, keyboards and assorted instruments, with pedal steel courtesy of Horse and Joe Harvey Whyte.

In a place where music holds the charm of the past, and the optimism of what's to comeCinema Stereo steeps in the balance. This Nashville based, high-energy alternative rock band brings vibrance and vintage musical backbone to the modern world that needs it most. Originally from Orlando, FL, the band draws from a diverse range of influences. Queen, The Police, Tame Impala, Aerosmith, and The Killers have lined this musical highway that guides the band's raw emotion, driving rhythms, and captivating lyrics. Constantly evolving from a fearless approach to creativity; drawing from diverse genres to craft a sound that's uniquely their own, Cinema Stereo are making their mark as one of the most exciting new voices in rock music today. Cinema Stereo is: - Ian Rayha - lead vocals / bass guitar / keys - Seb Borysek - guitars / backing vocals - Jeff Lageveen - drums / backing vocals

What would Migration Matters Festival be without our usual fare of opening party madness!

We close the festival as we start, back at the stunning Yellow Arch! With more incredible global sounds, tasty food and a return of Sheffield based groovemasters DiaspoRIDDIM to take us dancing into the early hours!

An emerging, independent band led by singer-songwriter Stuart Wolfenden, featuring Darren Duffy, Molly Duffy, and Dave Foz. Presented by Futuresound. This is an 16+ event

Can you believe we made it this far 26 years, more than 200 parties and a Zogg Family that continues to inspire us to new events. Z O G G V O R T E X Liquid Ross Glowbones Wiggleweaver Dill greg zogg D I S C O O F D O O M Jigny M Eclectic, magnificent, funky grooves Cirque Du Bleurgh Cafe Suprises...

Sonic Sheffield presents: Crunk Up the Funk! Following a sell out success at the Hallamshire Hotel, we are back for round two! Bringing together an electrifying, funk filled line-up of bands, with Khamra, Goldivox, and Gents and Ginger, at the phenomenal Yellow Arch Studios. Get ready for a night of endless grooving and dancing, as we celebrate some of our favourite music in Sheffield. With Khamras dazzling dance, Goldivoxs fantastic funk and Gents and Gingers rocking rhythms, this will be one you really dont want to miss! Get your tickets now!

Powerful, energetic and soulful songwriter Sam Scherdel has been penning music since his early teens. With his gravelly waites-esque signature soulful voice contributing to his blueprint; his music is never too far strayed from the Britpop resonances that were the background of his youth. Having began releasing music in March 2022 following a partnership working with Producer Aidan Thomspon (Steelworks Studios/Alvarez Kings) he proceeded to release a catalogue of singles including Balloon which caused a stir within the industry and a series of sell out shows across Yorkshire.

Gathering inspiration from 60s and 70s soul greats across the Atlantic to modern R&B and Jazz, MT Jones evokes a sound that is both contemporary and timeless. His crooning vocals transport you straight back to a smoke-filled speakeasy, while somehow feeling fresh and innovative.

A glitchy psychedelic project featuring members of the Fat White Family and The Eccentronic Research Council.