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Chart topping folk group The Longest Johns are known the world over for their rollicking harmonies and raucous energy that are blowing new wind into the sails of traditional sea shanties and work songs.

The band return with their tenth album to round up the Pieces of Eight project – an EP a month for eight months culminating in the 24-track compilation.

Wirral indie rock band The Way Off are made up of frontman Dan Kirk (vocals, guitar), Jevan Hughes (guitar), Max Colison (bass), and James Stratton (drums).The four piece, formed in 2023, are known for their lively performances, lyrical story telling, and catchy choruses.

Wirral indie rock band The Way Off are made up of frontman Dan Kirk (vocals, guitar), Jevan Hughes (guitar), Max Colison (bass), and James Stratton (drums).

The four piece, formed in 2023, are known for their lively performances, lyrical story telling, and catchy choruses.

Jon Spencer has been an innovative force in the independent music scene since the mid-1980s. An acclaimed live performer, he has toured all the continents except Antarctica and has amassed a dizzying discography as the leader of Pussy Galore, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Heavy Trash, and Jon Spencer & the HITmakers.

Siouxsie & the Banshees member and sonic dynamo John McKay is known for creating a wholly new guitar sound that was harsh and brittle, yet melodically intoxicating, now he returns to live performance with his band John McKay’s Reactor.

 John McKay’s Reactor will be joined by co-headliners Miki Berenyi Trio, fronted by lead singer of shoegaze icons Lush, Miki Berenyi.

Philadelphia's premier Pogues cover band, Bar Dust feature members of Modern Baseball, The Menzingers, Foxtrot and the Get Down and more renowned acts. 

Bar Dust performs rollicking, career spanning sets of the Pogues catalogue, from lesser-known gems to their biggest hits. With multiple sold-out gigs under their belt, the band bring an energetic, Celtic punk tribute to venues and festival stages across the USA and overseas. 

Internationally recognised singer of Queen’s music, Gareth Taylor is known for his remarkable and uncanny resemblance to the vocals of Freddie Mercury.

Gareth Taylor and His Queenies head out on tour for a series of UK dates for what will be their most exciting shows to date. This world-class band have their own image but specialise in performing deep cuts as well as all the greatest hits.

So you know, this show has been rescheduled from Friday 30 January 2026. If you’ve already got tickets, they’ll still be valid, so hang on to them; your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.

Tribute band, Erasured recreate the timeless magic of Erasure’s synth-pop sound, performing fan-favourite hits including “A Little Respect” and “Chains of Love” with passion and authenticity.

Known for their energetic performances that capture the essence of Erasure’s live shows, delivering a nostalgic experience that transports audiences back to the 1980’s synth-pop era.

Critically acclaimed Southern roots rock band Robert Jon & The Wreck head out on the second leg of their 2026 UK Tour in support of their latest album Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes.

Since their inception in 2011, these native Californians have been captivating audiences all over the world with their soaring guitar leads, rich vocal harmonies, and memorable tunes. 

The Bar Stool Preachers are back with their fourth offering, combining the best of brit-pop, ska, rock and indie, Party Eternal is exactly the tonic for the times.

Irish trio Chasing Abbey are known for their groundbreaking fusion of electronic production and Celtic influences, in particular Irish traditional music. At the forefront of the Irish language revival, Chasing Abbey use this beautiful ancient language to deliver their lyrics with maximum weight. 

Their live show is just as much a spiritual awakening as it is a concert performance - soaring energy mixed with a message of unity and social justice drives home the feeling that this is not just a show, this is a movement. 

The Prince Experience: Endorphinmachine has been performing funky Prince jams since 2005 and are now firmly established as one of the world’s leading purveyors of Prince’s stunning songs. Also featuring the vocal talents of The Voice UK runner up Jolan, they are taking their show to another level, prepare to be amazed.

The Southmartins are a talented crew of musicians fronted by a vocal dead-ringer for Paul Heaton. They produce a lively take on the back catalogue of The Beautiful South and The Housemartins; expect to be treated to the likes of “Happy Hour”, “Perfect 10”, “Rotterdam”, “Don't Marry Her”, “Me and The Farmer”, “Song For Whoever”... and many more.

So you know, this show has been rescheduled from Saturday 28 February 2026. If you’ve already got tickets, they’ll still be valid, so hang on to them; your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.

German metal band Soulbound take their heavy guitars and aggressive synths out on the road, as they team up with Swiss dark rock band Hell Boulevard for a co-headline tour.