Ellur
Oct
5
7:00 PM19:00

Ellur

Yorkshire artist Ellur writes soaring indie guitar songs about growing up and acceptance. Every word counts in eachEllursong, the Halifax artist is a storyteller and lets listeners further into her world with every track.Having already spawned lead singles including its title-track, ‘God Help Me Now’and latest single‘Yellow Light’(BBC Radio 1’s Track Of The Week),Ellur’s new EP (produced by Joel Johnston of Far Caspian) showcases her anthemic sensibilities to perfection, taking influences from contemporaries including Sharon Van Etten, Sam Fender and Dora Jar.Over the past year,Ellurhas certainly established herself as a strong force within the emerging indie landscape with festival appearances at SXSW in Austin Texas, Reading & Leeds Festivals and shows with Robbie Williams and Blossoms. The gifted songwriter has also drawn plaudits throughout the press community (NME, Consequence of Sound, Dork, DIY, The Line of Best Fit, Clash), BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6 Music with plays from Steve Lamacq, Chris Hawkins, Emily Pilbeam, Sian Eleri,Ellurand her fantasticlive band are not ones to miss! “Her sound is majestically taking shape with every new release”NME“A mastery of personal storytelling through song”DIY“A swooning vocal you can almost wallow in”TheLine Of Best F

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Odhran Murphy
Oct
6
7:00 PM19:00

Odhran Murphy

Hailing from the lush landscapes of County Armagh, Northern Ireland, Odhran Murphy’s music is steeped in the spirit of his homeland. With 25 years spent soaking in the region’s natural beauty, rich culture, and tight-knit local music scene, his artistry is a reflection of the place that raised him. Dosed in this local culture, his infatuation with music sprung as early as Primary School

Sharing his own material, now, for just under 3 years, it was one track in particular that sparked his vast trajectory. A year after his debut release, “Limitless Love” rose through TikTok’s algorithm and quickly went viral. Now sitting at 7.5 million streams on Spotify alone & with over 500k monthly listeners, Odhran Murphy has gained an ever-growing fanbase who are eagerly awaiting for the release of his debut EP . Now signed to 10K Projects, home to hit-makers Ice Spice, Trippie Redd, Aminé, Artemas and many more, Odhran has crafted his own lane within Country-Folk that he describes as “very uplifting, energetic, fun ,and great for a road trip”. Hoping to bring this happiness, encouragement, and love to his fan-base.

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Dirty Sound Magnet
Oct
11
7:30 PM19:30

Dirty Sound Magnet

With an impressive track record of over 500 shows throughout Europe, UK, and Mexico, three studio albums, and a
captivating live record since 2017, Switzerland’s Dirty Sound Magnet is an unstoppable, unbreakable force of rock.
The uniqueness of their mesmerising music and kinetic live performances has won audiences the world over. Their
show is unpredictable; shamanic stage presence, rock star charisma, instrumental prowess, poetic vocals, tantalising
dynamics. Expect the unexpected.
As teenagers hailing from Fribourg, Stavros Dzodzos (guitar, vocals), Marco Mottolini (bass, backing vocals), and
Maxime Cosandey (drums, backing vocals) devoured hundreds of albums, while rehearsing with great intensity. Their
passion rapidly turned into an addiction and total dedication to their art. Years of experimentation and practice led to
the creation of the DSM sound, and the DSM way of life. The plan has always been the same and is quite simple:
“There is no plan B”.
The DNA of this award winning Swiss act can be traced back to the ancestral ‘Golden Age of Rock’ (60s, 70s), but
instead of copying past heroes, Dirty Sound Magnet worked hard on breaking new ground. Their music has been
likened to a fusion of Led Zeppelin's energy and instrumental virtuosity, the raw energy of Iggy Pop, and the mysticism
of The Doors. By infusing modern psych influences like Tame Impala and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, along
with thought-provoking lyrics reflecting contemporary social turmoil, Dirty Sound Magnet have created their own
distinct musical formula.
Since the release of the band’s third and most successful studio album ‘DSM-III’ (Hummus Records, 2022), Dirty
Sound Magnet have performed over 130 shows including sold out tours in the UK, Germany, and Mexico, and
received the award for ‘Best Swiss Rock Band’ in 2022 - winning it for a second time after 2017. The group began to
attract attention with their 2017 debut album ‘Western Lies’, released under Berlin-based label Noisolution, and
winning the ‘Best Swiss Rock Song’ award for ‘Homo Economicus’. Following on, they toured Europe extensively
throughout 2017 to 2020, establishing themselves within the continent’s burgeoning psychedelic rock scene. Festival
performances ensued such as Switzerland’s Montreux Jazz, Gurten, and Caribana, together with supporting rock
heavyweights such as Wolfmother and Monster Magnet. 2019 saw the band release their ambitious concept album
‘Transgenic’, further solidifying their status. With the world at a standstill during the Covid-19 pandemic, the group
utilised their downtime to record live session album ‘Live Alert’ (2020) - showcasing their other-worldy improvisational
skills. Recorded in just 1 session, the album was a huge success and gained the band many new fans worldwide.
Dirty Sound Magnet's music is in a constant state of evolution, and their upcoming record due in late 2023 with
Australian label Wild Thing Records, is a testament to their artistic progression. As the band continues their ongoing
tour since 2022, this new record will propel them to new continents and connect with diverse audiences.

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PYNCH
Oct
12
7:00 PM19:00

PYNCH

Pynch are a true 21st century DIY band that have built up a dedicated global fanbase through a combination of tenacity, wistful lo-fi and life affirminglyricism.On their 2023 debut album, Howling at a Concrete Moon, they have followed through on their vision and delivered ten stunning tracks thatoffer a snapshot of what it is to be young and adrift at this strange junction of history.

To record the album, the band enlisted Stereolab’s Andy Ramsay as Co-Producer and Tom Carmichael (Porridge Radio/Matt Maltese) as mixer who both helped to magnify and enhance Spencer’s home recordings while preserving their lo-fi aesthetic. The result is Pynch exactly as they weremeant to be heard; intimate and introspective yet widescreen and danceable. 

Sonically, Pynchserve up a heady concoction ofmotoric beats (Julianna Hopkins), drivingbasslines (Scott Enock), soaring guitars (Spencer Enock) and melancholic synths(James Rees)to create a sound that is steeped in indie and electronic history yet still vitally present. In his lyrics, Spencer combines ayearning for meaning with dry observations about pop-culture, conspiracies and McDonalds;juxtaposing the celestial with the everyday, to the tune of a slacker Gameboy rhapsody.

Since forming at university, Pynch have toured the UK and Europe, supported The Libertines, released their debut single on Speedy Wunderground and amassedover 3 million streams. With Howling at a Concrete Moon, they finally have an LP that captures this journey and delivers their full artistic statement

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Vigilantes
Oct
16
7:00 PM19:00

Vigilantes

After a lot of introspection and staring into the mirror, Vigilantes have independently achieved success and fought their way out of a cultural desert to perform at Radio 1's Big Weekend, Isle of Wight Festival, SXSW and support acts like Circa Waves, The Libertines and Reverend & the Makers.

Vigilantes craft a thoughtful, melodic style of indie rock that's as anthemic as it is atmospheric with thoughtful lyricism and explosive choruses. They do it so well that they have been placed on Radio 1's Best Of BBC Introducing playlist and had repeat airtime on BBC Radio 1, Radio 6 & Radio X. Noted by Fresh on the Net’s Tom Robinson as ‘On a mission’, Vigilantes were part of National Lottery/MVT's Revive Live Tour in 2022 and releasing their debut album ‘Golden Record’ in 2025.

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Cat Ryan
Oct
18
7:00 PM19:00

Cat Ryan

Cat Ryan is the musical creation of songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mary-Anne Murphy alongside band mates Jake Waller-Doyle (lead guitar), Charlie Radford (drums), and Dan Wright (bass/keys). The band made a distinctive & lasting impression on their home city of Newcastle upon Tyne when they released their debut single 'Mannerism' in March 2020.

Cat Ryan’s unique brand of Indie-Pop has earned them acclaim, with features on BBC Radio 1, Radio 6 and Radio X, as well as performances with Sundara Karma, Alfie Templeman and Sprints. Having previously performed at Y NOT, Kendal Calling, and Truck Festival, the band are set to return to the Y NOT main stage in summer 2025.

Following the success of their debut EP ‘King of the World’ in 2023, Cat Ryan have cemented their status as one of the most exciting emerging acts on the scene, paving the way for their upcoming single ‘Amsterdam’, out on 11th July.

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Infirm of Purpose - Courtyard
Oct
26
7:30 PM19:30

Infirm of Purpose - Courtyard

Coming from the Midlands, UK, Infirm of Purpose have been breaking through the underground scene with their unique blend of metalcore and electronic music. Being local headliners since their sold out EP release show in 2023, the 4 piece band don't leave any room for breath in their chaotic live set. Expect a dynamic, interactive show that pushes the boundaries of the Metalcore and Rave scenes with a high energy performance and synced light show. 

‘It’s giving me Enter Shikari, just chaotic and iconic. I love it!’ - Alyx Holcombe (Radio 1) 


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An Evening with Charlotte Campbell, Danny Gruff & Dave Giles
Oct
28
7:00 PM19:00

An Evening with Charlotte Campbell, Danny Gruff & Dave Giles

An intimate night of heartfelt storytelling, rich harmonies, and infectious charm. Blending their unique songwriting styles, the trio will share songs and stories that span love, loss, travel, and laughter—offering a warm, acoustic experience that brings the audience closer to the music. Expect a relaxed, feel-good atmosphere, plenty of onstage banter, and melodies that stay with you long after the final chord.

Danny Gruff:

In 2024, he released his 3rd studio album, ‘The Circus Is In Town’, which was the first album he’s recorded with his band ‘The Peacemakers’. This album is influenced by the likes of Bruce Springsteen, The Killers, The Beatles, Bleachers, all of the bands that have had an impact on his 15 year career in the music industry. His unique live performances has meant he’s been invited to share the stage with the likes of Bowling For Soup, Busted, Frank Turner, McFly and Bastille. Expect crowd participation and witty anecdotes throughout Danny’s set. 

www.dannygruff.com

Dave Giles:

Over the last 10 years, Dave has established himself as a reputable singer/songwriter who has developed his own brand of British-infused Americana. Dave is as authentic as they come, and his music, live shows and personality have attracted a loyal community of music lovers. Dave’s loyal following and passion for music has lead him to do some pretty spectacular things. In 2018, he raised £23,000 to record an album in Nashville. And more recently, he raised over £50,000 to record an album in Abbey Road Studio 2. This album is set for release early next year, so expect to hear snippets from it on this upcoming tour. 

www.davejgiles.com

Charlotte Campbell:

Charlotte's upbeat and chirpy originals and covers of pop classics are a hit with all ages. Often found busking along the river Thames and in London's busiest train stations, Charlotte's street performances have led to sold out shows in London and tours across Europe. Her musical message is to embrace happiness in all its forms and find the joy in the world.

Building an online fanbase through street art, Charlotte has released her music independently. In 2021 her original songs were featured on ITV's Love Island, along with her cover of The Killers' Mr. Brightside. She is a playlisted artist in every UK Caffe Nero and singles Stay Like This and Blur have gained attention from BBC Introducing. In 2016, her single Free The Night was crowned the official song of the TFL Night Tube.

https://www.charlottecampbell.co.uk/


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Joel Sarakula
Oct
30
7:30 PM19:30

Joel Sarakula

70s influenced Aussie soft-rocker Joel Sarakula presents new album 'Soft Focus' at Dead Wax, Birmingham on Oct 30th as part of his first UK tour in 15 years. Sarakula has graced the stages of Primavera, SXSW and Glasto over the years and has been championed by the likes of Craig Charles, Mary Anne Hobbes and Lauren Laverne on 6 Music and Radio 2, so don't miss this chance to see Joel Sarakula with band on a rare headline UK show. Expect 70s influenced soft-rock, funk and disco grooves.

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Imagine if Ray Manzarek was the frontman for the Bee Gees... It’s a neat visual introduction to Joel Sarakula, a UK-based Australian artist who writes, producesand sings Soulful Pop, gazing out at a contemporary world through vintage glasses, vintage threads and long blond hair. His music is informed by a rich, 1970s-inspired palette, drawing on soft-rock, funk and disco influences: sunny, uptempo jams for darker times. Self-aware that he looks and occasionally sounds like the love child of Ray Manzarek and the Gibb brothers, his self-deprecating sense of humour is always there just below the fringe.

Born in Sydney, based in UK and international in outlook Sarakula is a songwriter who has travelled the world in search of his muse, experiencing everything from being a victim of Caribbean carjackings to performing in the remote fishing villages of Norway before finally establishing his career in the UK and Europe. Since then he has released albums such as “Island Time” (2023), “Companionship” (2020), “Love Club” (2018) and “The Imposter” (2015) that have racked up plays on rotation across national UK and European radio and got him noticed in The New York Times, The Independent (UK), The Irish Times, Rolling Stone Germany, El Pais (Spain) and Sydney Morning Herald. It’s- been a long road finding his current cult status starting out at the piano from a young age in suburban Sydney, writing and singing songs by the time he was a teenager and onstage by fifteen years old playing jazz standards in his local golf club. “I came from humble beginnings, it’s best not to mention” as he sings in his 70s boogie influenced song “I’m Still Winning”. Joel Sarakula is a fixture on the festival and club circuit having previously performed at SXSW, Primavera Sound and Glastonbury festivals. Ever the internationalist, he tours with pickup bands sourced from each territory he plays in: a Barcelona band for Spain, a Berlin band for Germany and so forth. This cross-cultural exchange is another echo of the 1970s when world travelling soul and pop artists from the US did the same and guarantees that his live shows remain fresh, exciting and absolutely contemporary.

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Lakes
Oct
31
7:30 PM19:30

Lakes

Indie/emo ensemble Lakes are set to release their new album Slow Fade, their fourth since

their inception in 2018. Widely known for their self-coined ‘glock-rock’ sound and mainstays of

Watford’s DIY scene and beyond, the six piece have explored a wealth of sonic shifts: from

midwest emo inspired by their heroes American Football to math-rock time signatures and

post-rock guitar melodies teeming with dark and vulnerable undertones. Now the band are

finding contentment within themselves by shifting the narrative to characters unknown using an

array of vivid yet nostalgic lyricism.

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Bleach Lab
Nov
13
7:30 PM19:30

Bleach Lab

At the end of 2024 Bleach Lab shared ‘Drown’, the first single from their upcoming fourth EP ‘Close to the Flame’ (due July 2025). The EP will be the first body of work the band have shared since their critically and commercially acclaimed debut album ‘Lost In A Rush Of Emptiness’ which DIY called “A debut of dreamy loveliness” and went on to receive 5* and 4* reviews across the board. 

 

‘Close To The Flame’ is Bleach Lab’s first self-produced project. The EP explores the hardships of love from the band's personal experiences, capturing the messy reality of trying to hold onto love, whilst dealing with self-doubt, regret and the fear of losing yourself in the process. 

 

Further elevating their reputation with their dynamic live shows - which have included a headline show at London’s Scala and international festivals across the US and Europe - Bleach Lab are gearing up for another UK tour this November, which concludes with a London headline show at Bush Hall.


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Neon Dreams
Nov
14
7:30 PM19:30

Neon Dreams

Neon Dreams is a Canadian alt-pop duo consisting of vocalist Frank Kadillac and drummer Adrian Morris. They write and produce their own music with long-time collaborator Corey Lerue. They defy genre pigeonholing, as they draw freely upon pop, rock, folk, EDM, hip-hop and reggae elements

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Humour
Nov
25
7:00 PM19:00

Humour

Bio: Humour live together in Glasgow. They formed across the 2021 lockdowns, writing and recording their material at home, with the music intended as a backdrop to Andreas' lyrics. Sometimes they’re about letting people down, sometimes they’re about pets dying, sometimes they’re about trying to say something when you don’t have anything worth saying.

Signing to SoYoung Records off the back of a few rough demos, it was clear Humour had a unique sound. Their first release ‘Yeah, Mud!’ gained critical acclaim from NME, Clash Magazine, DIY, Dork and more. Following multiple plays on Radio 1, BBC Radio 6, and BBC Scotland, the band eventually released their debut EP, ‘Pure Misery’, which quickly established Humour as one of the most exciting acts in the country. They were featured in NME’S 100, BBC Scotland’s Top 25 for 2023, and three tracks from Pure Misery featured in The Herald’s Top 100 Tunes from Scotland in 2022.

The band immediately began to tour extensively off the back of the Pure Misery EP, supporting Do Nothing, Folly Group, Egyptian Blue, and Enumclaw at gigs and festivals across the UK, France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. The band were then invited across the Atlantic to showcase at SXSW, where they packed out venues across Austin, TX. They followed this up with a debut UK headline tour, including shows in Brighton, London, Margate, Leeds, and Newcastle. Summer 2023 saw the band perform at Leopalooza, Truck Festival, 110 Above and Connect festivals in the UK, as well as a trip to Belgium for Leffingeleuren festival and a support show with Geese at Botanique in Brussels. An autumn tour supporting DoNothing followed, taking the band to new cities and venues across the UK and Europe.

The band released second EP 'A Small Crowd Gathered to Watch Me' at the end of 2023, exploring new sonic territories, again to critical acclaim. The songs have received extensive airplay on Radio 1, BBC Radio 6 and BBC Radio Scotland, as well as being featured in Spotify’s All New Punk, Melomania, Hot New Bands, All New Rock and more. Following this, Steve Lamacq selected Humour as the spotlight artist on his New Music Fix show on BBC 6 Music.

The band have since been holed up in the studio with Rod Jones of Idlewild, recording some new music - details of which will be announced soon…

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Lewis Poole
Oct
3
7:00 PM19:00

Lewis Poole

This will be unavailable to purchase on the evening of the event.

We’re so excited to come back to Birmingham for the In Wonderland tour!

Celebrating the release of our brand new third album; In Wonderland we’re touring the UK with 5 headline shows playing plenty of brand new tracks from the new album, such as Do You Like Me Or Not?, Meltdown and the emotional In Wonderland.

As well as songs from the brand new album, we will also be playing classic tracks such as You’re All That I Want, Recovery and Anything.

Tickets are only £7 online, but will be £10 on the door so get your tickets fast.

Joining us during the evening will be two incredible support bands.

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Helms Alee
Sep
15
7:00 PM19:00

Helms Alee



Seattle three-piece Helms Alee has announced a new album Keep This Be The 

Way available April 29th via Sargent House. Across the span of their first 

five studio albums, the trio zeroed in on different aspects of their sound 

- a blend of lilting siren songs, crushing Northwest thunder and sludge, 

angular econo-rock, and heady guitar pop while retaining their no-frills, 

meat-and-potatoes approach in the studio. But with this Helms Alee expanded 

have their palette by delving into the production possibilities afforded by 

recording the album themselves, creating their most dynamic and 

technicolored work to date. This new approach is immediately evident on 

first single and album opener “See Sights Smell Smells,” where reverse 

cymbal crashes, fragmented piano, layered drums, woozy drones, saxophone 

freak-outs, and trippy vocal treatments transport the listener to an 

altered state of exhilarated anticipation. The song is accompanied by a 

video created by Allen Watke whose video art consists primarily of analog 

equipment with an emphasis on VHS dubbing, glitching & manipulation. 



When the pandemic hit, guitarist/vocalist Ben Verellen, bassist/vocalist 

Dana James, and drummer/vocalist Hozoji Matheson-Margullis found refuge in 

their music and bunkered down in a makeshift studio in Verellen’s amplifier 

shop. Through the remainder of 2020 and into early 2021, the band wrote an 

album as a distraction from the surrounding turbulence, recording songs 

with the assistance of Ron Harrell as they were writing them, composing the 

material with the added benefit of hearing them come together from the 

engineer’s chair. Keep This Be the Way still very much sounds like a Helms 

Alee record, but it’s their first album that diverts from the faithful 

recreation of their live sound and delves into a vibrant tapestry of 

surreal sounds and invented spaces.


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The Viz
Sep
12
7:00 PM19:00

The Viz

The Viz is a four-piece Indie Rock band from Stafford that has built a growing audience over the past year. Their sound draws comparisons to bands like Arctic Monkeys, The Jam, and other Britpop icons. The band has already achieved notable milestones, including selling out shows in Birmingham and performing at iconic venues like The Sugarmill. Known for their electrifying live performances, The Viz delivers a dynamic and engaging experience that leaves audiences wanting more.

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Shearling
Sep
6
7:00 PM19:00

Shearling

Serving as a spiritual continuation of the now-defunct Sprain, Shearling exhibits the reunion of a now decade-old collaborative force between guitarists Alexander Kent and Sylvie Simmons. A subsequent recruiting of percussionist Andrew Chanover, bassist Wesley Nelson, and keyboardist Elizabeth Carver filled out their orchestrally-minded roster. Shearling’s aggressive live performances and meticulous recordings demonstrate an ambition, audacity, and emotional vulnerability that few contemporary bands can parallel. 

Back in 2023 when Sprain released their sophomore album ‘The Lamb as Effigy’, there was a huge anticipation for how the band would follow it up next. Over its sprawling 90+ minute runtime, the band offers an intense blast of experimental and boundary pushing noise rock, delving into dark themes alongside ambitious structures. Shortly after the release, the band suddenly announced its split to the shock of fans and critics alike. This left a huge wonder in the air for what the band and its members would go on to do following such a big record.

Not too long after we heard first word of ‘Shearling’ a new group formed with frontman Alex Kent and guitarist Sylvie Simmons and eventually the announcement of their debut album ‘Motherfucker, I Am Both: “Amen” and “Hallelujah”…’ Running over an hour in length with a singular title track, the record goes even deeper into the darker themes they have explored before. It’s a crushing listen with explosive noise and intense performances from everyone involved.

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REVIVECHIZL PRESENTS: REVIVE THA RAGE VOL.6: THATICEKIDD + SPECIAL GUESTS
Aug
8
5:00 PM17:00

REVIVECHIZL PRESENTS: REVIVE THA RAGE VOL.6: THATICEKIDD + SPECIAL GUESTS

🔥 REVIVE THA RAGE VOL. 6
📍 DEADWAX, BIRMINGHAM
📅 FRIDAY 8TH AUGUST - NEW DATE / DOUBLE CAPACITY
🕔 5PM - 12AM

DOORS 5PM

LAST ENTRY 8PM


🎧 SOUNDS BY DJ JACKYP

The UK’s most raw and rebellious underground showcase returns, and it’s bigger than ever. REVIVE THA RAGE VOL. 6 is going down in Birmingham, and this one’s HISTORIC. 💥

After lighting up every REVIVE THA RAGE to date, THATICEKIDD & BANDINISTA finally takes the spotlight for his first-ever headline show, in his own city. This is his moment. Don’t blink. 🎤🔥

Alongside a stacked lineup of special guests and co-headliners:

⚡ REVIVECHIZL
⚡ WHOISPDP
⚡ LONESTAR
⚡ PURPLEXXKHALI

  • special guests appearing on the night 👀

Featuring live sets from:

BANDINISTA • SICNTWISTD • SLEEPYC • BANDSII • WMB • TYREE • SYMI • DJ SCATTYSOPHIIE • KASH KAZ & JVR • TAIYOS KINTAROS • BBYGLO! • UCHIEEES • 1NLYKAYY • RESTRIPELM • T HILL • AK! • DAMAKI • TRVPPKIDD • VANI MELO • ZEN BLACK • 354 • DRAUSII • T5 • MARLO!

🎧 DJ JACKYP bringing the energy all night

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The Sanctum
Jul
26
to Jul 27

The Sanctum

After several years of carving their name into the Birmingham alternative music scene, progressive-metalcore band Assurance – operating as Sanctum Promotions when hosting live music events – are proud to present THE SANCTUM: MODERN METAL FESTIVAL 2025. A two-day DIY celebration of modern metal, THE SANCTUM will be taking place at Dead Wax Digbeth on Saturday 26 – Sunday 27 July 2025. The independent venue will be opening their stellar 250-capacity outdoor stage for the event, whilst the welcoming indoor space will be utilised for a band merchandise market, complete with stalls for small independent creatives, a kitchen to cater the event and a plentiful bar area.


This year’s edition follows on from the success of THE SANCTUM’s one-day pilot event, which took place at The Flapper in July 2024. THE SANCTUM offers an expansive and ambitious lineup, brimming with many esteemed and innovative UK metal bands. Cambridge progressive-metallers Exist Immortal will be playing an exclusive headline set on the Saturday, whilst Sunday’s headliner will be unveiled soon. Included among the first wave of acts are InRetrospect, Overthrone, Recall The Remains, Aleya, Vanitas, Veiled, Assurance themselves and many more bands to be announced in upcoming waves.


Joe Hammond (Owner/Promoter of The Sanctum and Guitarist for Assurance) says: 


“The Sanctum was created to materialise our vision of celebrating the vastness of modern metal with those who share our belief that the future of music is in community and the coming together of ideas and sounds that challenge and change us.


Deeply inspired by their soul-stirring offerings, The Sanctum welcomes progressive-metal pioneers Exist Immortal (EXIM) as the headlining act for Saturday 26 July, the first of two sprawling modern metal lineups taking place over the weekend.”

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What's Happenin'? Digbeth
Jul
19
12:00 PM12:00

What's Happenin'? Digbeth

On the 19th of July 2025, Birmingham's cultural playground Digbeth will come alive as 700 passionate music fans immerse themselves in a full day of live music. 

Across 4 dynamic stages, in 3 of Birmingham’s most influential independent venues Mama Roux’s,The Night Owl and Dead Wax Digbeth. Festival organisers promise music lovers a day that celebrates the raw energy, talent, and creativity fuelling vibrant music scenes. From rising local talent to breakthrough national acts, this alternative all day music festival kicks off at 12pm allowing the chance to see 30+ acts of different genres, backgrounds and stories all within a 10 hour period. 

“Liverpool has ‘Sound City’, Manchester has ‘NBHD’, Leeds has ‘Live at Leeds’, now Birmingham has ‘What’s Happenin’? Digbeth’. We want to grow it every year into something the City can be proud of, that offers more opportunity and more incredible memories as it naturally evolves.” - Festival Curators.

The Line-up so far: Tom A Smith, M60, Keyside, The Manatees, Good Health Good Wealth, Zo Lief, Cusp, Alright, Luca Simian.

Believing that live music should be accessible for everyone, the festival offers a cheaper alternative to majors priced at just £20 for a first wave ticket, working out at 66p per artist. With early-bird tickets selling out in 2 weeks before even having an artist announced, you’d be best snapping up your tickets quickly for this event.
Celebrating the best of Birmingham culture, the festival is partnering and working with many incredible creatives, including local Universities, Brumbox, The Not So Rock Show, Birmingham Updates, local DJ’s and more. With plans to grow further in 2026, what are you waiting for? Get in there early to say “I went to the first one”.


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BEX - Courtyard Show
Jul
4
7:00 PM19:00

BEX - Courtyard Show

Hailed as punk’s newest daughter, BEX is a force to be reckoned with.

A proud advocate of the DIY ethos, BEX is a punk rocker crafting bass-heavy anthems drawn from her lived experience as a woman navigating a world still steeped in inequality.

On stage, she sings, screams, and unleashes an electrifying presence that’s both uncomfortable and impossible to ignore. Dancing, laughing, jumping, and kicking - BEX commands the room with raw, unfiltered energy. Her fans are her purpose, and together they create a world of safety, solidarity, and joy - even if only for one night.

This summer, she’ll continue the chaos at Download, Boomtown, Pride Rock and Rebellion Festival. Catch her live in Birmingham on Friday 4th July.

She’s also recently brought her ferocious live energy to support slots with tiLLie and ALT BLK ERA, further solidifying her place as one of punk’s most exciting rising acts.

Named one of NME’s 100 essential emerging artists, BEX is gaining attention for all the right reasons - and she’s only just getting started.

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The Mucks
Jun
28
7:00 PM19:00

The Mucks

The Mucks are a 5-piece indie rock band formed in the heart of Coventry back in 2022. They have made a name for themselves in the west midlands indie music scene with a sold out headline shows in Coventry at HMV Empire and multiple Birmingham gigs. The Mucks have taken fans by storm with their effortless take on modern indie rock that will for sure turn anyones head when they are turning it up to 11 on stage. They combine a mix of fast-paced, heart-felt, relatable sounds that can be understood by listeners of all ages.

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Revive Tha Rage - SOX
Jun
20
6:00 PM18:00

Revive Tha Rage - SOX

1 YEAR of REVIVE THA RAGE.

CEO REVIVECHIZL birthday.

And to celebrate, we had to bring out the biggest and best in grime…

SOX HEADLINES, with special guests and an exclusive cypher LIVE produced by REVIVE’s own ELLSDON

From the stacked lineup of our core roster to the grime legends touching the stage—this is a true celebration of Birmingham and the UK underground.

Every artist repping the 0121.

Every set bringing energy.

One night. No skips.


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Vigilantes
May
31
7:30 PM19:30

Vigilantes

After a lot of introspection and staring into the mirror, Vigilantes have independently achieved success and fought their way out of a cultural desert to perform at Radio 1's Big Weekend, Isle of Wight Festival, SXSW and support acts like Circa Waves, The Libertines and Reverend & the Makers.

Vigilantes craft a thoughtful, melodic style of indie rock that's as anthemic as it is atmospheric with thoughtful lyricism and explosive choruses. They do it so well that they have been placed on Radio 1's Best Of BBC Introducing playlist and had repeat airtime on BBC Radio 1, Radio 6 & Radio X. Noted by Fresh on the Net’s Tom Robinson as ‘On a mission’, Vigilantes were part of National Lottery/MVT's Revive Live Tour in 2022 and releasing their debut album in 2025.


"Vigilantes are a world class band" - Gordon Raphael, Producer of Is This It? & Room on Fire 

"Not the first Vigilantes, but the best Vigilantes" - Carl Barât, The Libertines 

"In this country we have an obsession with the Libertines, so there's a lot of stuff sounds that sounds derivative of that. Whereas this is different. It's very slick. It's a goer" - Mike Skinner, The Streets 

"American influences with British hearts" - Huw Stephens, BBC Radio 1 

"There's good and there's very good. They are very good" - Phil Taggart, BBC Radio 1

"The power and tightness of the playing. Vigilantes will blow your socks off live" - Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6

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Cheap Dirty Horse and Myles Mullen
May
30
7:30 PM19:30

Cheap Dirty Horse and Myles Mullen

Cheap Dirty Horse are a big rowdy queer trash folk-punk band from Nottingham. Blending acoustic and electric guitar with banjo, accordion, bass, drums, and sometimes mandolin, they write energetic, joyful protest music. They sing about trans rights, dead billionaires, and the importance of doing the things you love. They sing about grief, washing machines, and stealing shit. Angry, but always empowering.

Myles Bullen is a rainbow-colored rapper whose performances capture playfulness, healing, grief, and recovery. Myles’ music is influenced by indie rock bands, underrated rappers, spoken word poets, and soft folk melodies. Myles has toured throughout 40 states in the US and parts of Europe performing at music venues, colleges, recovery centers, prisons, festivals, coffee shops, and opera houses. They have released several EPs, and multiple albums on the internet. Myles loves touring his music, breaking bread, ocean swimming, his dog Finn, and being vulnerable in front of living people.


Sunny Side Down are a queer band who make indie-emo-pop for people who stop to pet cats on the street!! You can expect punchy basslines and journal-style lyrics that balance weighty melancholy with hopefulness.

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Under the Surface
May
22
7:30 PM19:30

Under the Surface

NO CIGAR is gearing up for their next musical adventure as they prepare to hit the road for a series of shows across the northern hemisphere. Fresh off the success of their European debut tour, which saw them play sold-out venues in Paris, Amsterdam, Manchester, and London, NO CIGAR is ready to share their unique sound with even more fans worldwide.

With a string of successful tours in Australia and Aotearoa under their belt this year, NO CIGAR is excited to continue spreading their music to new audiences.

As part of their upcoming northern hemisphere tour, NO CIGAR will be treating fans to a sneak peek of some unreleased music, giving listeners a taste of what's to come in the next chapter of their musical journey. Expect to hear fresh tracks alongside fan favorites from their recent album, 'The Great Escape,' which has been making waves in charts and playlists worldwide.

So, get ready to join NO CIGAR on this exciting journey across the globe. Stay tuned for tour dates and ticket information.

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JC Stewart
May
18
7:00 PM19:00

JC Stewart

John Callum ‘JC’ Stewart has packed a lot into his 27 years. A self-released single when he was 18. A record

deal with Warner Music, signed after an old-fashioned bidding war, when he was 21. A Number One single in

the Czech Republic in the teeth of lockdown, underpinned by gold-selling success in Eastern and Northern

Europe. A touring and writing partnership with good friend Lewis Capaldi – the Irishman co-wrote ‘Hollywood’

(current Spotify streams: 84 million, give or take) from the Scotsman’s blockbuster debut album, Divinely

Inspired to a Hellish Extent. A co-write with Niall Horan on his own 2021 song ‘Break My Heart’. An EP with

Tom Odell, one of JC’s North Stars and true heroes. A proper viral moment with his parodic cover of Friends

theme ‘I’ll Be There For You’, which went from TikTok to ABC News to an American media storm after Jennifer

Aniston reposted it. A deep-seated creative bond with Foy Vance, aka the patron saint of modern Irish

songwriters. Now, JC Stewart returns - rebooted, refreshed, realigned and stronger than ever - with his new

record label Stanley Park, to continue his musical journe

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Lucca Mae
May
17
7:00 PM19:00

Lucca Mae

“As far as I’m concerned The London scene is Lucca Mae, Laurie Wright & The Molotovs” - Steve White (Paul Weller/Style Council Drummer)

Lucca Mae is a rising star on the burgeoning London Soul/Rock ‘n’ Roll scene. Taking cues from the likes of Sam Cooke, Amy Winehouse & Paolo Nutini, her singing, songwriting, and performance is second to none. With sold out gigs under her belt in the UK, Australia & Canada, alongside her solo weekly residency at the legendary Marquis Covent Garden, Lucca Mae is well underway and is taking over the UK, one gig at a time. 

“Outstanding, I want to play drums on her album.” (Alan White - Oasis drummer).

“She's got a beautiful voice... tell her to Holler when she comes out to LA"- Tom Brenneck, Dunham Records

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Nameless Friends
May
15
7:30 AM07:30

Nameless Friends

Nameless Friends think big. Big music. Big sound. Big ideas. Go big or go home. Which is why the ferocious band from London, Ontario, wrote their debut, original album Blasphemy (2023) about some of the biggest problems facing the modern world: right-wing bigotry, gendered violence, climate change, and economic inequality.

Fun times, right? But Nameless Friends is not a dour band. Far from it. This is also the band who put out a live record of Queen covers, recorded in front of a sold-out crowd at Toronto’s Horseshoe Tavern—because they’re the kind of band that can actually pull off a Queen cover set, with all the musical chops and sense of camp that requires. 

This balance of grandeur and frankness has the female-fronted, diverse, queer band striking powerful chords with their original tunes. They’re likely the only commercial rock band in the world to write a song about reproductive and menstrual rights (“7 Years of Blood”), and have amassed hundreds of thousands of views online for an epic “feud” with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe over the rights of transgender children.

“We’re trying to make music about the justice we want to see in the world, that’s also really bloody fun to listen to” says the lead singer, producer, and founding member known only to the outside world as Number One. “We have been described as modern glam, prog punk, metal-adjacent, hysterical pussy shit, and your new favourite band.”

Nameless Friends' first EP, 2018's Mezzanine, received glowing reviews in Canada and Serbia, and single "The Flood" was featured on the City of Kingston's #YGKMusic Municipal playlist in 2022. Their self-produced debut album, Blasphemy, released in May 2023, was mixed by Andrew McLeod (Sunnsetter, Paper Bag Records) and mastered by Darcy Proper (Porcupine Tree, The Eagles). Blasphemy and its singles have amassed hundreds of thousands of views on Tiktok and Instagram, and garnered PR attention for the band’s politically active “knack for turning spite into rocket fuel” (Next Wave Magazine). The official music video for single “Sympathy for Lilith” was also an Official Selection at the 2023 Forest City Film Festival.

Nameless Friends has performed regularly across Canada since 2018, including Indie Week 2019 in Toronto, ON; the 2019 #JunosWeekend in London, ON; and showcases for the City of Markham and Western University. They opened for the The Flatliners at the Horseshoe Tavern's sold-out Stranded Fest in 2019, which is available online in audio/video as "Nameless Friends, Live At Stranded Fest". They were recently featured on the main stage at both Deep River Summerfest 2022 (3,000+ people) and London's UNESCO Music City NYE 2022 (15,000+ people), showcased at Bitchfest Toronto in March 2024 and Regina Pride in June 2024, and completed four successful legs of the “Blasphemy Release Tour”: central Canada in summer 2023, western Canada in fall 2023, eastern Canada in spring 2024, and the UK and Ireland in summer 2024. Nameless Friends next gets back on the road for the fifth leg of the BRT (fall 2024, TBA) and a showcase at VENUExVENUE 2024. They are delighted to share the stage on these tours, almost exclusively, with femme/queer-inclusive local bands.Nameless Friends think big. Big music. Big sound. Big ideas. Go big or go home. Which is why the ferocious band from London, Ontario, wrote their debut, original album Blasphemy (2023) about some of the biggest problems facing the modern world: right-wing bigotry, gendered violence, climate change, and economic inequality.

Fun times, right? But Nameless Friends is not a dour band. Far from it. This is also the band who put out a live record of Queen covers, recorded in front of a sold-out crowd at Toronto’s Horseshoe Tavern—because they’re the kind of band that can actually pull off a Queen cover set, with all the musical chops and sense of camp that requires. 

This balance of grandeur and frankness has the female-fronted, diverse, queer band striking powerful chords with their original tunes. They’re likely the only commercial rock band in the world to write a song about reproductive and menstrual rights (“7 Years of Blood”), and have amassed hundreds of thousands of views online for an epic “feud” with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe over the rights of transgender children.

“We’re trying to make music about the justice we want to see in the world, that’s also really bloody fun to listen to” says the lead singer, producer, and founding member known only to the outside world as Number One. “We have been described as modern glam, prog punk, metal-adjacent, hysterical pussy shit, and your new favourite band.”

Nameless Friends' first EP, 2018's Mezzanine, received glowing reviews in Canada and Serbia, and single "The Flood" was featured on the City of Kingston's #YGKMusic Municipal playlist in 2022. Their self-produced debut album, Blasphemy, released in May 2023, was mixed by Andrew McLeod (Sunnsetter, Paper Bag Records) and mastered by Darcy Proper (Porcupine Tree, The Eagles). Blasphemy and its singles have amassed hundreds of thousands of views on Tiktok and Instagram, and garnered PR attention for the band’s politically active “knack for turning spite into rocket fuel” (Next Wave Magazine). The official music video for single “Sympathy for Lilith” was also an Official Selection at the 2023 Forest City Film Festival.

Nameless Friends has performed regularly across Canada since 2018, including Indie Week 2019 in Toronto, ON; the 2019 #JunosWeekend in London, ON; and showcases for the City of Markham and Western University. They opened for the The Flatliners at the Horseshoe Tavern's sold-out Stranded Fest in 2019, which is available online in audio/video as "Nameless Friends, Live At Stranded Fest". They were recently featured on the main stage at both Deep River Summerfest 2022 (3,000+ people) and London's UNESCO Music City NYE 2022 (15,000+ people), showcased at Bitchfest Toronto in March 2024 and Regina Pride in June 2024, and completed four successful legs of the “Blasphemy Release Tour”: central Canada in summer 2023, western Canada in fall 2023, eastern Canada in spring 2024, and the UK and Ireland in summer 2024. Nameless Friends next gets back on the road for the fifth leg of the BRT (fall 2024, TBA) and a showcase at VENUExVENUE 2024. They are delighted to share the stage on these tours, almost exclusively, with femme/queer-inclusive local bands.

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