Southern California native Cory Hanson isn't the sort of musician to let the grass grow beneath him. The singer/guitarist played an auxiliary role in numerous bands before settling into a more stable gig making rugged psychedelia with Wand. In addition to his full-time work with Wand and occasional toned-down duo work with Ty Segall, Hanson released solo albums like 2021's bucolic Pale Horse Rider.

Oklahoma's dream-pop duo Sports are announcing a long awaited headline tour across Europe in 2026 with a much needed stop in Leeds! Along with the news of tour dates, the band have also shared their latest single ‘Keep Falling In Love’, a track exemplifying their signature blend of lush psychedelic textures and dreamy pop melodies. Have a listen, grab your tickets, and look forward to October 2026 Presented by Super Friendz. This is an 14+ event

The three friends Michael Spieler, Timothy Lush and Kerim Öke grew up together and evolved their distinctive sound through closeness, freedom and ease. Since the start in 2015 KYTES have grown organically and developed an ever strengthening fan base.

The Bevis Frond (guitarist and songwriter extraordinaire Nick Saloman) have ultimately become the UK's leading underground psychedelic rock band. Their music is an iconoclastic collision of distinctly British psychedelia, space-rock, grunge, slow-burning soulful laments, even grizzled folk and more than occasional moments of sublime pop genius.

Formed in 2016 by Southern California-based Filipino-American brothers Christian and Louie Baello. Known for their cult hit “welcome and goodbye”, which as of October 2024 has amassed over 200 million Spotify streams (mostly within 2023-2024) and was certified Gold by the RIAA on July 31, 2024, the band originally existed in the shoegaze and dreampop corners of the indie world but expanded their sound with pop-punk and alt-rock influences in their 2022 debut record ‘About A Boy’ (released via AWAL). Currently the band is wrapping up a new record that they look to release in 2025. On the upcoming record: "With our upcoming album, we let our instincts take control of what we made - the sound itself guided us in a way. We took our time with this one, allowing us to really delve into new styles. We also revisited our older production techniques in order to capture some of the emotion of our older music, such as mixing and pedal combinations, etc. Louie's bass lines have more of an intricacy to them while still maintaining it's signature melodic drive. Christian's guitar lines are stacked and sweet. Our music is sounding as dreamy as ever, but with a small bit of the grit we heard on the last album."

Alice Costelloe is breaking free on her upcoming EP 'When It's The Time'. The first release under her full name (previously operating under the Al Costelloe abbreviation) and her first having signed to much-heralded indie label Moshi Moshi Records, 'When It's The Time' - out 25th October finds Costelloe skilfully rendering nuanced emotions rooted in desire, and death. Sonically, the EP presents a captivating progression - introducing elements of art-pop (in no small part due to the EP's producer Mike Lindsay's "treasure chest of synths") to her optimistic, soothing indie-pop. Thematically, the EP poses questions about mortality, and "how to make yourself a better life in a world that often feels apocalyptic".Balancing a playful sense of optimism against the looming spectre of death; pillowy synths and celestial organs provide a warming backdrop for Alice's pristine voice and deft examinations of humanity. Presented by Communion ONE. This is an 18+ event

American indie folk musician Helen Ballentine.

Birmingham grunge-pop quartet Swim Deep's own brand of fuzzy grunge influenced pop has been making waves across the UK, putting them at the forefront of the blossoming West Midlands music scene.

Makthaverskan are a Swedish post-punk band from Gothenburg, formed in 2008. Led by vocalist Maja Milner, the band combines post-punk with elements of dream pop, jangle pop, gothic rock and shoegaze.

White Flowers present an evening of new material. Trialling out new works as well as a previously unseen audio-visual performance, tickets for these intimate shows will sell out quickly. Upon arrival, attendees will also have the opportunity to access two unheard tracks. These will be limited solely to the event. Special guests to be announced in due course. Presented by Now Wave. This is an 18+ event

SLAG formed in Brighton, late 2023. SLAGs guitar riffs are actually kind of crazy when you think about it. SLAG wear some really cool outfits on stage sometimes. SLAGs singer could be a man if you closed your eyes and listened closely, but she isn’t. SLAG released the song Ripped in September and everyone seems to really like it. SLAG released a workout video on YouTube. SLAGs live shows are awesome - lots of people have said so. SLAG have plans. SLAG are most cheerful math rock you will ever hear This is an 14+ event

2charm is an emerging Australian indie-techno-pop duo formed by Brisbane-based musicians Tim Nelson (of Cub Sport) and Sam Netterfield.

Formed in 2001 in London, alternative and indie rock five-piece The Veils are known (and beloved) for their energetic live performances. The release of the fifth studio album, Total Depravity, marks a dramatic shift in style for the band fronted by Finn Andrews into musical territory laden with mutilated loops and sonic contrasts.

Soulful and emotionally charged vocals meld perfectly on top of vintage jazzy chords and groovy rhythms. With two EP releases under their belt, GeeJay have garnered widespread critical acclaim from the likes of The Guardian, Fearne Cotton (BBC Radio 2), BBC Radio 1, BBC 1Xtra, Jack Saunders, and CLASH to name but a few. After the birth of their child in July 2023, the pair took to the studio to finish their debut album 'What's the Sun Without the Rain?', whilst the baby slept at the back of the studio. The baby’s cries sometimes landed onto the recording, adding a real-world depth to the record. An unmissable melting pot of jazz and soul.

Real Farmer is a Dutch (post-)punk band from Groningen, known for an energetic, gritty, and DIY-focused sound.

Nuovo Testamento - the Los Angeles based trio consisting of Chelsey Crowley (vocals), Giacomo Zatti (drums) and Andrea Mantione (synth) - has spent the last several years seizing dance floors across the world with their blend of dark Italo-disco and synth drenched pop. Think of all of your favourite synth-era throwback hits mixed with a modern pop sensibility and songs that will carve their way into your synapses...and stay there.

Ultimate Power is a night playing nothing but the greatest power ballads ever written, celebrated by the friendliest clubgoers around, creating a night of pure euphoria. Expect to hear the likes of: Queen / Bon Jovi / Meat Loaf / Whitesnake / Bonnie Tyler / Foreigner / Whitney Houston / Phil Collins and all of the other greatest songs ever written! See you down the front!

German Duo Digitalism are back once again, with their hard hitting bass lines and transfixing synths, taking us on a journey through an array of genres.

British-Greek singer, songwriter and producer.

Liverpool-born singer and songwriter Andrew Gower formed Gustaffson in 2020 with lifelong friend and guitarist James Webster (‘Webbo’). The formation of Gustaffson was serendipitous. While on a film set, Gower met Elbow musician and producer Craig Potter, sparking a musical collaboration.

CQ Wrestling are a British Grunge band led by two best friends and songwriters Charlie Woods and Jake Mac, delivering a fierce and melodic 90's sound.

Harry Springer may have composed, produced and performed all of Moon Walker's first album in his bedroom, but the electrifying and uniquely eclectic sound undeniably feels more fitting for a stadium. Thanks to sudden viral success on Tik Tok, the album quickly established Moon Walker as one of rock's most promising acts.

Offering gimmick free parties up and down the UK; Deptford Northern Soul Club is a new breed soul night for the next generation of party goers.

LIFT OFF! The stars have aligned, the cosmos has answered - Brakes are getting back together for the first time in 11 years, playing a handful of dates later this year - they will be in Brighton to perform two special shows in one night. Following an invitation by End Of The Road Festival and in support of the re-release of their debut album ‘Give Blood’ on Rough Trade Records - the guys land on earth for one more tour. Brakes are a cult indie rock band that make an irreverent blend of garage rock, alt-country and punk energy.

Enter the kaleidoscopic world of Lone - returning to Greco-Roman for his first album in five years, ‘Hyperphantasia’.

The dreamy, melancholic indie pop of Hannah Cohen emerged from the art and music scenes of New York City in the early 2010s.

Keli Holiday is the indie-pop solo alter ego of Adam Hyde, one half of the Australian electronic duo Peking Duk.

Little Barrie return with a new album.

ALRIGHT + special guests

East Los Angeles quartet Levitation Room's floaty, cosmic songs are always a trip. Since forming nearly a decade ago, they've self-produced dizzying, otherworldly music that's connected with fellow travellers in the hallucinogenic world of outré rock music. Led by singer and guitarist Julian Porte along with founding members Gabriel Fernandez (lead guitar) and Johnathan Martin (percussion), the band has enchanted live audiences at Desert Daze and on tour with like-minded groups Post Animal and Psychedelic Porn Crumpets.

Superchunk + Oblivians (14+ under 16's with and adult) Superchunk After the shocking, and for many, demoralizing result of the 2016 election, “I didn’t buy the silver lining some were promoting that ‘well, at least art and music will be great now!’,” says Superchunk co-founder and frontman Mac McCaughan. “Obviously, any sane person would gladly trade four to eight years of terrible music for not having our country dismantled to satisfy the whims of a vengeful child and his enablers.” That said, good music and art still have a lot to say, and the urgency of current events gave Mac, Laura, Jim, and Jon the momentum to make something new sooner than later. “It would be strange to be in a band, at least our band, and make a record that completely ignored the surrounding circumstances that we live in and that our kids are going to grow up in.” Enter What a Time to Be Alive, Superchunk’s first album in over four years. It’s a record, says Mac, “about a pretty dire and depressing situation but hopefully not a record that is dire and depressing to listen to.” Indeed, like so much of Superchunk’s music in the band’s nearly three decades together, the songs on What a Time to Be Alive meet rage and anxiety head-on with the catharsis and exhilaration of loud punk fire and vulnerable pop energy. Like 2013’s I Hate Music, which focused on death, loss, and the role of music in an aging life, the new record brings spirit to the frontlines of pain—it’s as defiant as it is despairing, as much a call to arms as a throwing up of hands.

From the academy of deep soul and no ego, Reverend Baron delivers visions of liquor store East LA, the off-the-freeway dry mirage of slow motion graffiti and lonely seagulls. A nylon stringed zen fog with themes of woozy love, layered dimensions of nostalgia and glazed neighbourhood tales that roll in with a natural ease. After notching a permanent status in the skateboarding orbit as Danny Garcia, he transferred his effortless style, dedication and authenticity into music. Practicing a philosophy of demystifying the process and doing it yourself, he has become a proficient multi-instrumentalist, engineer, and producer of his own and other artist's music. All streams of curiosity converge into the river. An enigma, Reverend Baron emerges from the proverbial grey overpass with no sense of urgency. He takes a sharp gaze at his surroundings and processes them through a factory of depth and gentle swag to yield a sound that sits as easy as fallen molasses on the bodega shelf. The songs are an unassuming invitation to either walk through the doorway or lean on the wall outside, either way something beautiful and rare.

Seductive, sticky, and meticulously designed, GLU is the new hip \-hop anchored solo project hand \-built by ‘Queens of the Stone Age’ bassist Michael Shuman. Blending disparate influences from Gorillaz and Mac Miller to Depeche Mode, the ‘Mini Mansions’ front \-man layers a precision vocal flow with driving pop and angular guitars to create a complex sound that is as threatening as it is accessible. This is an 16+ event .

Rosa Walton is one half of the kaleidoscopic, pioneering future pop duo, Let's Eat Grandma. Special Guests Presented by FORM. This is an 18+ event

Presenting GIFT. They’re a Brooklyn psychedelic-rock quintet that invite you to share the present with them, celebrating the eternal now and each moment’s richness, complexity and singularity through the medium of their music. Can you open yourself up and appreciate it in its fullness — the present’s ugliness and confusion as well as the beauty and joy? GIFT believes you can.

New Constellations is an indie-pop duo based in Portland, Oregon, featuring lifelong friends Harlee Case (vocals) and Josh Smith (production).

Pinpointing the specific catalyst for an avalanche can be slippery - any combination of classic elements, human interference, or freak accident can trigger disaster - and documenting these precise moments often rests on serendipitous reflexes. On Two Wheels Move the Soul, Robber Robber offer themselves as ignition and capture every sound in the wake. Involuntarily thrust into the throws of rootless nomadism, Robber Robber ringleader Nina Cates collects a series of pressurized vignettes to assemble the Burlington quartet’s thrillingly explosive sophomore album. Two Wheels Move the Soul was written and recorded throughout the winter of 2024 and 2025, a season of Cates’ life characterized by near-constant upheaval. In January of 2025, Cates (and Robber Robber co-founder) Zack James were displaced from their longtime home at the behest of a landlord’s call to have their building demolished. In a moment’s notice - and amidst a particularly brutal Vermont winter - Cates and James were left to fend for themselves. Luckily, the two were able to tap a deep well of support within their community, finding respite on the couches of Lily Seabird, Greg Freeman, and Thus Love’s Echo Mars. An unused attic provided their longest arrangement. The personal and economic chaos of living at the mercy of nameless powers-that-be redirected into a hyperfocused attention on Two Wheels Move the Soul. Returning to Little Jamaica Studios - one of the sites for their acclaimed debut Wild Guess - Cates, James, guitarist Will Krulak and bassist Carney Hemler hunkered down with their trusted engineer Benny Yurco. The familiarity between the cast of characters allowed the studio to become a sanctuary, and foregrounded Two Wheels Move The Soul’s constant foray into sonically adventurous terrain. “Everywhere else that we had to be, we were very much visitors,” James recalls. “When we were working on the record, it was nice because it felt like this is our space.” Still, an overwhelming sense of impending doom hangs over Two Wheels Move the Soul. Every scribble on the guitar thins the air, each stab of percussion and wave of distortion makes it that much harder to breathe. On Two Wheels Move the Soul, landslides come early and the news of their arrival is just as chilly. Propelled by Cates’ nonchalant bars - inspired by the effortlessly-cool cadence of Gucci Mane and Lou Reed - Two Wheels Move the Soul saunters in and out of frame with the implicit assurance that any gaze will follow. Album opener and lead single “The Sound It Made” rattles into existence, eschewing exposition to plunge directly in the deep end. The polarized extremities of Robber Robber’s sonic palette fuse throughout Two Wheels Move the Soul, spanning post-punk scorchers, burnt-out slacker anthems, and melodies that sweeten the bitter pills stomached along the way. “Yes I know, gotta work for my pay,” Cates exhales on standout “New Year’s Eve,” a swaggering depiction of life’s myriad impediments. “I’m tired, so is everyone - how can I complain?” Cates wastes no time indulging in the miseries of late-stage capitalism, opting instead to resolve casual disappointment with a cool composure. “What more is there to do?,” Cates asks on “Pieces,” the slow-burning b-side intro that plainly lays out what happens when your life falls apart: “you’ll end up with a piece.” Working through the discomfort of class, upheaval, and catastrophe is a central philosophy on Two Wheels Move the Soul. “You can leave it, but it follows you home,” Cates buries beneath incendiary bursts on “It’s Perfect Out Here in the Sun.” Easy to miss, it is a possible catalyst nonetheless. In the midst of the avalanche itself, the sparks ignited throughout Two Wheels Move the Soul fall by the wayside, and all that’s left is the wreck. “Upend, upend,” Cates intones atop kinetic and relentless instrumentation. Then the pressure cracks again. “So we dance.” Brudenell Presents... This is a 14+ event (Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)

BBC Radio Young Folk Awards Nominee, UKE Magazine Best Newcomer winner and now English Folk Expo Mentor Scheme participant, Amelia Coburn is a truly stunning solo performer who bears comparisons to Kate Bush and Nick Drake with beguiling original folk and jazz influenced songs. Amelia has performed at Cambridge Folk Festival, Costa Del Folk in Ibiza and numerous other national and international events including sell out solo shows in her native North East and elsewhere as well as supporting a diverse range of artists including The Wedding Present, Steve Harley and the late folk legend Vin Garbutt.

Widowspeak is an American indie rock band based in Brooklyn, New York, formed in 2010.

Pansy Division is a gay pop-punk formed in San Francisco in 1991.

Since 2020 and their success "Keep Your Eyes Peeled", the duo from Brussels has won unanimous support by performing concerts all over the world (Europe, South and North America). ULTRA SUNN expresses a desire for modernity through its themes, sounds and collaborations (Kontravoid, Kris Baha, Zanias, Curses, Sarin) while being in line with classical EBM and Belgian electronic music. Ultra Sunn quickly saw itself playing alongside Front 242, Nitzer Ebb, DAF and even A Split Second. Sam's deep and dark voice unfolds over Gaelle’s carefully tailored setup of analog synthesizers and industrial drum machines. Active in classical arts and fashion shows, these inspirations are reflected in their work. The couple is haunted by a Coldwave, New Beat and modern EBM energy. Witnesses of their time, the band creates dancing and luminous hymns about self improvement, fight against anxiety and gender equality always with an inclusive, powerful and positive spirit. Presented by Grey Lantern. This is an 18+ event

The Courettes is an explosive rock duo from Denmark and Brazil who found the perfect blend between garage rock, '60s Girl Group, Wall of Sound, surf music and doo wop. Like The Ronettes meet The Ramones at a wild party at Gold Star Studios echo chamber.

Indie newcomers Day We Ran deliver anthemic melodies, emotive vocals, and electrifying live energy.

Francis of Delirium is a Luxembourg-based indie rock duo formed by Canadian-born singer-songwriter Jana Bahrich and drummer/producer Chris Hewett.

The Datsuns are a New Zealand hard rock/garage rock band formed in 1998, known for their high-energy 1970s-influenced sound and intense live performances.

Tooth is a London-based four-piece alternative rock band composed of Tom Pollock (vocals/guitar), Ben Ashley (lead guitar), Charlie (bass), and Roy Lowe (drums).

There’s an alternate reality where everyone makes a living wage and the cleanest buses you’ve ever seen arrive every other minute. Where the most intense songs are about confessing your love to a crush at the apple orchard, and where gentle feelings and chaotic energy are inseparable best friends. This is the timeline where cootie catcher is right at home. This Toronto based four-piece exudes both vulnerability and unbridled excitement, creating a sound that hypercharges the open-hearted tenderness of twee pop with spiraling synths and giddy electronics. Their new album Something We All Got is the clearest and most vibrant reading of cootie catcher’s vision yet, with songs of sweetness, nervousness, and expectancy that beam out unguarded. After releasing music made primarily in basements, Something We All Got is the band’s first flirtation with studio recording. The edges are still sharp, however, with some parts assembled from time-honored lo-fi methods and fun, personally-sourced samples seeping into the production. The sound is explosive and upbeat, with euphoric guitars, bubbly synth lines, speedy live and programmed drums, and all other manner of sound constantly colliding. cootie catcher has three songwriters-Sophia Chavez (vocals, synths), Anita Fowl (vocals, bass), and Nolan Jakupovski (vocals, guitar)-all of whom have distinctive voices but manage to overlap in their writing on shared concerns like navigating the lines of romantic and platonic relationships, their city’s social scenes, and struggles in both the microcosmic experience of playing in a band and the zoomed-out challenges of living through late-stage capitalism. Joy still touches every surface of Something We All Got. “Quarter Note Rock” bounces around the room in a fit of jangling guitar chords, scratched samples, and interplay between breakbeat loops and somersaulting live drums. It’s a blast of positivity despite lyrics about how disappointing it can be to meet your heroes. A smiling electro pop instrumental supports having to step painfully away from an almost realized love on “Gingham Dress,” a song that subverts themes of domesticity as a backdrop for the dashed wilt of hopeless devotion. The ‘non-confrontational anthem’ “Puzzle Pop” cascades and soars through an examination of needing to ask more from others before concluding in a swirl of samples. Cootie Catcher rolls down hills and jumps through flaming hoops throughout Something We All Got without ever muting the visceral emotions that drive these songs. There’s a palpable tension between the band’s exhilarating sonics and the raw, often uneasy sentiments expressed, but it’s an integral part of what makes them unique. Rather than hide, cootie catcher is instead fearlessly direct, running full-speed toward every confusion and excitement, and embracing the reality they’re in. Presented by FORM.

An Ellaville, Georgia native, singer/songwriter Caylee Hammack has racked up almost 275 million career global streams to date, won an ACM Award for Musical Event of the Year (“Fooled Around And Fell In Love” with Miranda Lambert), and picked up Artist to Watch accolades from The Bobby Bones Show, Rolling Stone among other honors. Penning the must-read counterpart to her album, the songstress expanded her creative horizons with Bed of Roses, a romance novel co-authored by Hammack and New York Times-bestselling author Carolyn Brown, each chapter correlates to track titles on the album, taking readers on a journey from heartbreak to healing. Hammack has shared stages with Stevie Nicks, Eric Church, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Reba, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne and more and has performed multiple times to international audiences in Europe.

The music from Wes Anderson’s films performed live. A musical tribute to one of the most unique and idiosyncratic directors of our generation. Expect original score & deep-cut soundtracks. In case you've been living under a rock for the last 20 years, Wes Anderson is the auteur behind the iconic films The Grand Budapest Hotel, Fantastic Mr Fox, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The Royal Tenenbaums, Moonrise Kingdom, Isle of Dogs and many more. Now you can sit back and experience the music of these iconic films live, from the original score music to some of the amazing and obscure needle drops, all performed by a four-piece multi-instrumentalist band led by composer/director Adam Znaidi.

Carlow’s bi-lingual, mutli-instrumentalist maverick SexyTadhg announces their 14-date, community binding, culturally defining ‘SLUTTRAD’ UK & IRE Tour for October / November / December 2026. In tandem with the release of their genre blurring “TADHG” EP which demonstrates a unique vision of Traditional Irish music, that is intrinsically entwined with queer culture, resulting in total redefinition of the modern Irish identity. The SexyTadhg live show has been described as a “euphoric blend of big band jazz, theatrical soul, and dazzling pop, bursting with brass, keys, layered harmonies, and a groove-rich rhythm section, that channels the grandiosity of the SexyTadhg personna, while showcasing their magnetic, commanding vocal presence.” (1883 Magazine), with Hotpress remarking that the live show is “theatrical disco music at its finest, Tadhg's performances are an exhilarating blend of musicianship and creativity.” Tadhg's commanding vocals and virtuoso piano skills have mesmerized audiences internationally, as their big band extravaganza elevates Irish musicianship to unprecedented heights. Their performances often draw comparisons to legendary icons like David Bowie, Elton John, Lady Gaga, and Freddie Mercury, yet SexyTadhg artfully intertwines this majestic persona with the uplifting joy of Traditional Irish folk and intimate narratives that explore themes of gender, sexuality, and mental health. Presented by 432 Presents. This is an 18+ event.

A jazzer, metalhead, R&B man and a punk walk into a bar ... and start a band. Big Truck is the result, they make life affirming abstract guitar pop. The band are fronted by Laurie Vincent (Soft Play) and completed by Sam Cox (Ladybird), Asa Thallon and Justin Myles. The band are based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. 2026 will see the band release their debut record on Marshall Record and make their first festival appearance at 2000trees Festival Presented by Glasswerk. 16+ Under 18's to be accompanied by an adult

We were raised on cattle ranches where we learned how to play traditional country music because that's what everyone wanted to hear. The music Kacy and Clayton make is inextricable from where they grew up. They sing about the kind of people you'd find in Wood Mountain, Saskatchewan (population very few). The hills, barns and remoteness of the area are in these songs, with a bittersweet acknowledgement that this music has taken them far from home. Kacy Anderson and Clayton Linthicum's new album Carrying On follows the international acclaim for their previous records Strange Country (which Q magazine called, A beautiful album that nudges a classic past into a brave future.) and 2017's The Siren's Song described by Uncut as Ageless and beguiling. A classic record for this or any other time. Their sound is equal parts homespun, coming from a family and community where playing music is an ever present part of social gatherings, and the rare country, blues and English folk rock these second cousins obsess over and collect. For Carrying On, Clayton cites as influences: Bobbie Gentry's The Delta Sweete, Hoyt Axton's My Griffin Is Gone, Cajun fiddle music, and the steel guitar of Ralph Mooney who played on many of the records that defined the Bakersfield country music scene of the 1950s. Sixties psych has also woven its way into these new songs; Kacy enjoys telling people that they live 250km from the mental hospital that coined the term 'psychedelic'. Having toured almost nonstop for the last two years, Carrying On was conceived and honed on the road and recorded immediately after a jaunt across Western Canada, mostly as live takes with the minimum of overdubs the songs having been tried and tested before audiences each night. The album was produced once again by Jeff Tweedy of Wilco and Uncle Tupelo fame, at his Loft studio in Chicago. The result is a sharpening of what Mojo magazine summed up as A beautiful mix of Kacy's crystalline vocals and Clayton's inventive, deep-groove country guitar. And a greater attention to detail in their songwriting; with narrative tales of loss, regret and yearning alongside vivid portraits of the Northern Great Plains and its isolated inhabitants. The songs The Forty-Ninth Parallel, The South Saskatchewan River, Providence Place and That Sweet Orchestra Sound were all written with local settings in mind - with the latter a tribute to the rural dance bands of the area, who referred to themselves as 'orchestras.' One such band, the Romansky Orchestra from Fir Mountain featured Kacy's Grandpa Carl in their line-up when he was in his teens. Of Carrying On, Jeff Tweedy said "When I first heard Kacy and Clayton, I was struck by how much detail and nuance they had absorbed from what sounded like a large swath of my record collection. When I told them that they were as good as the artists they were drawing from, I'm not sure they believed me. On this record I don't hear those influences as much as I hear them taking the things they love so intimately and telling their own story. I think they're a truly great band. Our songs for this album are inspired by rural living of the past and present, highlighting the toll that urban dwelling can take on first generation kids moving out of the country into the city.

Greg Freeman thrives on finding emotional catharsis and present-day resonance in the eccentric ugliness of the past. His songs all have a palpable sense of place thanks to his urgent delivery and evocative lyricism, which mines history for character-driven tales of violence, loss, and epiphany.

Banks Arcade is a Melbourne-based metalcore band, originally from New Zealand, known for blending heavy, downtuned guitars with pop melodies, electronic elements, and hip-hop influenced vocals.

London-based Lauren Auder is a British-French singer-songwriter, record producer and composer who stitches together elements of classical, experimental, emo, and rap music into her own strange and hypnotic form of orchestral pop music. With the likes of Celeste, Vegyn, Caroline Polachek, Mura Masa, Boris and Jeshi all on her credits list, as well as composing music for Virgil Abloh's Louis Vuitton campaigns, and modelling for Marni, Mui Mui, Gucci and Celine, Auder has cemented herself as an auteur across the worlds of music and fashion.

Ben Quad is an Oklahoma City-based "post-emo" band formed in 2018, known for blending emo, pop-punk, math rock, and screamo.

Born where the dust bowl never died, the West-Texas raised trio that is Shallowater - Blake Skipper (guitar/vocals), Tristan Kelly (bass) and Ryan Faulkenberry (drums) - combine slowcore, post-hardcore, country, and Americana elements that defy genre labels. Quickly establishing themselves as ones to watch in the alt-country/slowcore scene, the power trio’s self-described “raw West Texas dirtgaze” has positioned the band as an evocative and distinctive force amongst current alternative genre-blending projects.

John Craigie adapts moments of solitude into stories perfectly suited for old Americana fiction anthologies. Instead of leaving them on dog-eared pages, he projects them widescreen in flashes of simmering soul and folk eloquence. On his 2022 full-length album, Mermaid Salt, we witness revenge unfurled in flames, watch a landlocked mermaid’s escape, and fall asleep under a meteor shower. After selling out shows consistently coast-to-coast and earning acclaim from Rolling Stone, Glide Magazine, No Depression, and many more, his unflinching honesty ties these ten tracks together.

Hollow Hand is the DIY psych-pop and UK folk music project of Brighton-based multi-instrumentalist Max Kinghorn-Mills. Known for a melodic, 60s-influenced sound.

Sparta is an American rock band from El Paso, Texas, formed in 2001. The band currently consists of Jim Ward (vocals, guitar) and Matt Miller (bass), who are touring as a three-piece with rotating session drummers. Founding members Ward, Paul Hinojos, and Tony Hajjar were members of post-hardcore group At the Drive-In, forming Sparta in 2001 after the break-up of their former band. The band entered a hiatus from 2008 onwards for Ward to focus on his solo career and side projects, reuniting from 2011 to 2013 for a series of shows.

No Band is an Island. A new music night focused on community, solidarity and direct action. Three music acts and a guest speaker.

Strange Days presents Terra Twin live in Manchester. This is an 18+ event

Based in Sydney, Australia and lead by Kel Mason, Gee Tee was born in 2016. The project started in Kels garage on the Gold Coast where he would write and record. Kel relocated to Sydney in 2019 and put together a band which included Michael Barker, Ishka Edmeades, Ryan Ellem and Campbell Payne. Since 2021, Gee Tee have been selling out records and selling out shows in Sydney and Melbourne. Gee Tee have earnt headlining spots at Gonerfest in Memphis and Anti Fades Jerkfest in Geelong. After covid 19 ended, Gee Tee embarked on their first international tour in the USA for 8 shows in 2022. This then lead to a Europe tour with 23 shows in 2023. In 2024, Gee Tee return to the USA with another headline spot at Gonerfest and a 21 show run across the country. This most recent tour was met with warmth and admiration as 9 of the 21 shows were sold out. Gee Tee have also received praise from Pitchfork for the latest album Goodnight Neanderthal which received a rating of 7.7 by Evan Minsker.

Charlie Worsham is an American country music singer and songwriter.

Robbie is a veteran of the industry, with an ‘Emerging Artist’ award, 3 studio albums, several released co-writes and many festival and showcase appearances under his belt, but Robbie’s unwavering focus on staying true his identity as an artist has kept him current, fresh and popular through a decade as a full time touring musician.

London-based punk and grunge four-piece known for high-energy, DIY performances and sharp, humorous social commentary. Presented by Signature Brew. This is an 18+ event

Jim returns with material from his forthcoming 2nd album

Hailing from the seaside communities surrounding Enoshima, a small island located 50 km southwest of Tokyo, maya ongaku is a ragtag collective of local musicians whose brand of earthy psychedelia transcends widely beyond the roots of their inner souls. The name derives not from any kind of ancient civilization, but rather a neologism defined as the imagined view outside one’s field of vision. The band-currently a trio of Tsutomu Sonoda, Ryota Takano, and Shoei Ikeda-finds sanctuary at the Ace General Store, a beachy vintage shop and salon-like space just hidden from sight from the bustling, touristy riverside Subana Street. Between discussions on music and art, curating the vinyl section and manning the register, and chatting up with locals young and old, the members find time to jam and record their spontaneous ideas in the studio tucked away in the back. It’s in this unlikely setting where maya ongaku finds its origins, the culmination of what Sonoda describes as 自然発生 (shizen hassei), meaning spontaneous generation, or the supposed production of living organisms from nonliving matter.

Big Dork Summer. Dork Magazine takes over this summer in Manchester and beyond throughout this July & August. Bringing Dork favourites together for nights never to be repeated, summer plans are officially sorted. Down. With. Boring. The first ever Dork's Day Out MCR brings Hatchie to Yes Pink Room. More acts TBA. Presented by Dork, CloseUp & Scruff of the Neck This is an 18+ event

The alternative duo - also known as Lancashire born pals Ben Fletcher and Tom Higham - originally met through rival bands. However, their mutual love of electro-pop convinced them to work together and they have subsequently released five EPs. Catch them as they cast a spell with their dreamy dream-pop songs.

Mould is a Bristol-based punk power trio, featuring Joe Sherrin, Kane Eagle, and James Luxton, known for creating high-energy, "chunky" indie-rock.

Wasuremono is the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist William Southward, who meticulously creates and records the music in his shed studio. Initially a solo project, William enlisted friends, Madelaine Ryan, and siblings Isaac and Phoebe Phillips, to complete the live band. The atmospheric pop songs filled with four part harmonies, layers of warm fuzzy synths and soundscapes, have hooky melodies and are led by Williams distinctive songwriting and vocals which soar from a warm baritone to full falsetto.

Hailing from the Isle of Man via the uncomfortable shingles of Brighton beach, Penelope Isles resurface shimming in sunlight and shadow. Three years since their last show, life has quietly reshaped everything. Two solo records released into the world, new bands formed, old rhythms broken, and a magnetic pull back toward each other that couldnt be ignored Penny Isles sound remains unmistakable fuzz-drenched, melody-rich, and charged with feeling. Now expanded into a true three-piece with drummer Joe Taylor, Penelope Isles sound bigger, looser, and more alive than ever. Guitars shimmer and collide, harmonies ache and lift, drums crash like eerie weather rolling in fast off the coast. The Wolter siblings write songs like postcards from somewhere just out of reach Brighton seafront flats, off-kilter restaurants, memories half-burned in the sun. Beautiful, fragile, and always on the edge of slipping away. Still obsessed with love, heartbreak, and what lingers after, Penelope Isles are at their most open, luminous, and unsteady. And everything feels like it's moving again. PLEASE NOTE: The ticket price includes a 50p venue levy.

The Dead Wells Pinstripe. Pomona Presented by Now Wave. This is an 18+ event.

Formed in 2020, Glasgow’s doom cabaret collective, OMO, blends the intensity of sludgy doom with Sabbath style grooves. Featuring members of iconic Scottish acts like Mogwai, The Twilight Sad, Desalvo, Aereogramme, and Stretchheads. Their sound is an intricate balance of ferocity and nuance-an unrelenting exploration of bleak, crushing power. OMO’s music is as much about creating an emotional landscape as it is about sheer sonic aggression, drawing on a wide spectrum of styles from sludgy, doom-laden riffs to explosive, cathartic outbursts.

Gently Tender is a British indie band featuring Sam Fryer, Pete Mayhew and Will Doyle (previously all in Palma Violets, alongside Celia Archer (from The Big Moon) and guitarist Adam Brown.

Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend, Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep. Hundreds of grassroots music venues across the UK – from Inverness to Penzance – will unite for one extraordinary weekend, hosting major artists, touring acts and the most exciting emerging talent in the rooms that have launched generations of musicians. This isn’t a festival in a field. It’s a festival on your doorstep, no tent required. Forget the trek, the traffic and the campsites. Instead, experience live music in the intimate spaces at the heart of your neighbourhood. Supported by The National Lottery, the festival is delivered by Music Venue Trust, Save Our Scene and the AIP, reaffirming a shared commitment to grassroots music and the communities it serves.

Indie folk singer Pa Sheehy recently released his EP titled "Lost In A '90s Arcade," which has caught the attention of many new fans around the globe. Off the back of its success he has secured slots at various major festivals across Europe, including an invitation to support Bruce Springsteen.

Fancy Hagood has one of country music's most expressive and agile voices, a fearless sense of storytelling, undeniable charisma, a strong artistic identity, and a support system packed with some of music's biggest stars. He's also one of Nashville’s most prominent and trailblazing Queer artists.

Cloud Nothings was founded in a Cleveland basement, the one-man recording project of Dylan Baldi, an unassuming, then 18-year-old student of song with a remarkable ear for melody. Prolific from the start, Baldi's early work was rough but immediate: crudely recorded, spring-loaded spasms of Buzzcocks-informed pop that quickly found an online following among the lo-fi-inclined. When an opportunity presented itself to open a small show in Brooklyn, Baldi abandoned a still-in-progress final project to be there. The gamble paid off. In 2010, Carpark unveiled Turning On, a retrospective introduction that combined early 7″ singles and the full-length debut (a limited release on cassette and vinyl) from which it took its name. The following year, Cloud Nothings made its proper Carpark debut with a thrilling self-titled LP that found Baldi in a studio for the first time, shedding the many layers of hiss and distortion that had once obscured (or enhanced) his every hook. What followed was an unexpected breakthrough, 2012's Attack on Memory, an album that very loudly (with the help of producer Steve Albini) announced the arrival of Cloud Nothings as the sound of more than just Baldi: Caustic and cathartic, it marked the first time Baldi wrote with and for his longtime touring band, drummer Jayson Gerycz, bassist TJ Duke and since departed guitarist Joe Boyer. While its rightly acclaimed and hastily recorded follow-up, 2014's Here and Nowhere Else refined and expanded upon the volcanic interplay that galvanized its predecessor, it also found Baldi realizing his potential as a singer and the leader of an undeniably great rock band. Smart, nuanced, and immensely listenable, this is guitar-driven pop as it should beconceived by a songwriter who continues to sound like one of the finest of his generation.

Superfan is the songwriting veil of Kali Priya Flanagan, Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist, producer and prodigal son. Kali began studying music at age four and writing songs at age eleven, signing his first record deal at age fourteen while refining his singular musicality across piano, drums, bass, upright, and violin. Now twenty-one, and having just signed with London based label AD93 (Joanne Robertston, YHWH Nailgun, Dagmar Zuniga), Superfan is set to release the sophomore album My Piledriver Heart (MPDH). The album marks the birth of “Acousticello”, the extensive live collaboration between Flanagan and cellist Omeed Almassi, which has defined Superfan’s performances and recordings over the past two years. MPDH captures the duo’s ambitious string arrangements with naturalistic intent and pop magnetism. If Superfan’s critically acclaimed 2024 debut, Tow Truck Jesus \[The FADER, Office, Flaunt, Alt Press\], captured the raw immediacy of emotions surrounding the throes of his transition in direct and deeply personal terms, this sophomore album operates differently. MPDH operates differently. Spanning ten tracks, MPDH is a mature and melancholic record that explores aspects of the interpersonal and intrapersonal from the vantage point of a man no longer in transition. Presented by The Beauty Witch. This is an 18+ event

Zinadelphia is a spiritual maximalist who sees her life as one big art project. The Philadelphia singer- songwriter embodies that “more is more” approach through her colorful (and proudly thrifted) wardrobe, her hand designed merch, and, especially, her music. Inspired as much by Aretha Franklin and Amy Winehouse as she is by Quentin Tarantino and James Bond films, she crafts intimate songs about love and self growth that project Motown warmth at cinematic scale her honeyed rasp elevated by lush layers of horns, strings, and timpani. “I just want to feel emotions to their fullest,” Zina says. Brick by brick, note by note, lyric by lyric, she’s built an immersive world that’s wholly her own, guided by the mantra that what you seek is seeking you DHP Family 14+ (Under 16s with Adult)

Tokyo Tea Room are a band from Margate who strive to create music inspired by human emotions, exploring themes of longing and the ephemeral nature of existence. A dreamy, moody and groovy sound with introspective lyrics. With their dreamlike visual direction and introspective music, Tokyo Tea Room is one of those timeless projects whose message transcends the music itself. The band arouses passions and emotions, taking listeners on a journey within a tender, comforting bubble. With their debut album No Rush, the band have solidified their reputation as one of the most compelling new acts in alternative music.

Schur is a rising alternative and indie-rock artist whose sound blends atmospheric production with emotionally charged lyricism.

Big Fear is a rising London-based alternative pop and indie rock trio known for their dystopian, theatrical, and synth-soaked sound. Formed by vocalist Alice Edwards, guitarist Jack Wilkinson, and synthesist Ben Crone, the group explores modern anxieties, contemporary culture, and generational angst.

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Now Wave presents: Hot Take Summer Series 2026 Hank Bee Topsoil Disgrace Presented by Now Wave. This is an 18+ event

Chrissy Chlapecka is an American pop musician, activist, and internet personality.

Karma with support from Levitation Room, Magick Mountain, Jellyskin and Magic Seas.

Way Dynamic is the solo moniker of Melbourne, Australia-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dylan Young. His music blends indie-pop, folk, and art rock, featuring breezy, 1960s- and 1970s-inspired melodies. His sound is defined by lush vocal harmonies and witty, introspective lyrics.

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Flock of Dimes is the acclaimed indie-pop and folk solo project of multi-instrumentalist, singer, and producer Jenn Wasner.

Quiet Houses is an Edinburgh-born, Manchester-based indie-pop and alt-folk duo consisting of multi-instrumentalist Hannah Elliott and Jamie Stewart. Known for their dream-pop soundscapes, glistening guitars, and vulnerable storytelling, their music blends contemporary production with folk and traditional Scottish influences.

Martin Luke Brown is a multi-talented artist, songwriter and producer based in London and originally hailing from Leicester, who released his debut album ‘Damn, Look at The View!’ before launching straight into surrealist superband FIZZ alongside dodie, Orla Gartland and Greta Isaac. They went on to released their album ‘The Secret to Life’, achieving top 40 UK chart position.

Pop Mutations & Freakender present: C.O.F.F.I.N + special guests Sydney, Australia's hard biting rock & roll band C.O.F.F.I.N (Children Of Finland Fighting In Norway) are returning to the UK this May for The Great Escape (Brighton) and a string of headline/fest dates. After a tremendous run across the globe supporting best mates Amyl and The Sniffers, C.O.F.F.I.N have since returned to the Pet Food Factory recording studio run by Jason Whalley (Frenzal Rhomb) and recorded their most potent album yet. Expect new music, classics and the good-times-all-the-time formidable spirit that C.O.F.F.I.N pour into every single stage.

Jasmine Jethwa’s journey to singing began in a melting pot of Western and Indian culture, influenced by the personal stories of her London upbringing and with a mesmerising, natural command for melody and harmonies.

Born out of an impromptu post-pub jam session in Margate, the 5-piece group Pigeon swoops onto the scene with their blistering debut EP Yagana. As the tracks cross effortlessly between Afro-disco, grunge, no wave and jazz, the cohesive symbiotic relationship of the band members is obvious from the start. The powerful vocals of Guinean singer Falle Nioke are complemented by a wealth of talent from Graham Godfrey on drums, Steve Pringle on keys, Tom Dream on guitar and Josh Ludlow on bass. Having moved to the UK from West Africa in 2018, Falle Nioke has recently been in the spotlight with EPs heavily supported by indie radio and BBC 6 Music playlisters. On Yagana, he continues to sing in a multitude of languages, but this time shifts towards a more organic musical direction, showcasing his incredible versatility as a vocalist. This new path can be attributed to the pedigree of the rest of the group – veteran musicians Steve Pringle and Graham Godfrey are key members of Michael Kiwanuka’s band, the latter also performing with Little Simz, Cleo Sol and SAULT, among others. Furthermore, Tom Dream and Josh Ludlow are electronic artists in their own right – with a number of artistic projects in the works, as well as having performed together as ambient duo Soma World. Both used to play in metal and grunge bands in earlier years, an influence which has made its way into Pigeon’s distinctive sound. As a teenager, Nioke would train his voice by the great river Rio Nunez in Boké, among the remnants of the slave trade, pathways and crumbling buildings being swallowed up by the forest. While most Western teenagers grew up with traditional pets, Nioke disclosed to his band members that his closest animal friend in West Africa was the pigeon – and so the name of the group was chosen.

Marked by a one-of-a-kind, powerhouse voice and a spellbinding stage presence, Sebastian's music is reminiscent of artists like Hozier, Jeff Buckley, and Ben Howard. His work is sincere, gritty and intensely dynamic. Embracing you with a delicate intimacy in one moment, it’ll completely knock you off your feet in the next.

Cosmic exploration. Spiritual transformation. Unbridled spontaneity. These are the guiding principles of Pigeon, a psychedelic five-piece rooted in the English seaside town of Margate, yet making music that transcends borders. Their debut album, OUTTANATIONAL, is a thrilling collection of party songs without limits: think William Onyeabor in outer-space or early Hot Chip making motorik afrobeat in a 70s New York loft. Building on a string of acclaimed EPs that have been playlisted on 6Music and led to coveted live slots at UK festivals like Glastonbury, Pigeon have evolved out of Afro-disco territory into something moodier. It’s an expansive record laced with heady krautrock, post-punk and punk-funk, indebted to the power of the groove and questing to find the meaning of home. Pigeon must fly.

Crosstown Concerts Presents wilt With Special Guest ugly ozo Rough Trade Bristol Saturday 21st November 2026 In three short years since their first show, wilt has become one of the buzziest bands in LA’s emerging alt rock scene, with over 12m streams and 100m views on Instagram and TikTok. With an ever-growing following, their debut single, “gwen” was met with great enthusiasm, rapidly reaching a global audience through the band’s viral content. wilt’s follow-up singles in 2023 and self-titled EP in 2024 accelerated their vertical trajectory. The outfit counts Hole, Radiohead, Weezer, and Mannequin Pussy among their influences, and dynamic frontwoman Chelsea’s vocal prowess have drawn comparisons to Hayley Williams, Debbie Harry, and Joan Jett. Over the past two years, the band has cut their teeth supporting the likes of The Warning, Destroy Boys, and Lovejoy. However, this year has seen wilt selling out headline shows across major cities in the US in their own right. With a debut album and more tour dates on the horizon, wilt is primed for an explosive 2026. Crosstown Concerts 14+ (Under 16s with Adult)

In three short years since their first show, wilt has become one of the buzziest bands in LA’s emerging alt rock scene, with over 12m streams and 100m views on Instagram and TikTok. With an ever-growing following, their debut single, “gwen” was met with great enthusiasm, rapidly reaching a global audience through the band’s viral content. wilt’s follow-up singles in 2023 and self-titled EP in 2024 accelerated their vertical trajectory. The outfit counts Hole, Radiohead, Weezer, and Mannequin Pussy among their influences, and dynamic frontwoman Chelsea’s vocal prowess have drawn comparisons to Hayley Williams, Debbie Harry, and Joan Jett. Over the past two years, the band has cut their teeth supporting the likes of The Warning, Destroy Boys, and Lovejoy. However, this year has seen wilt selling out headline shows across major cities in the US in their own right. With a debut album and more tour dates on the horizon, wilt is primed for an explosive 2026. With support from Ugly Ozo. For accessibility information please see the accessibility information button/link below. Presented by Live Nation This is an 16+ event