O2 Institute3 Birmingham

ChuggaBoom are back with their annual festive show, if you think you’ve seen it all, you haven’t.

Miss this, and you’ll miss a moment that rewrites the ChuggaBoom story… and maybe metalcore itself.

With very special guests Overthrone and Drearleader.

Championing the local music scene since 1989 – The Catapult Club has a great track history of showcasing the best in local talent – your first-stop-shop to see the bands of tomorrow, today.

Championing the local music scene since 1989 – The Catapult Club has a great track history of showcasing the best in local talent – your first-stop-shop to see the bands of tomorrow, today.

Celebrate Hilary Duff's return to music with a club night dedicated to Hilary Duff.

Expect to hear the best of Hilary Duff, Lizzie McGuire, and A Cinderella Story soundtrack.

DJ's will also be playing a mix of all the best early 2000's including Lindsay Lohan, Hannah Montana, Kelly Clarkson, Jojo, Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, Ashlee Simpson and more.

Curfew 12am

New York’s Combust channels the raw energy of classic NYHC with relentless modern grit. They return with their latest LP Belly of the Beast, Delivering thick riffs, streetwise vocals, and pit-commanding presence. No frills, just straight-up hardcore the way it was meant to be.

Combust will be joined a huge hardcore line up made up of Stockholm’s Speedway, Parisian unit Sorcerer, Brighton band Imposter and emerging Brighton outfit No Relief.

Born and raised In Chicago, Illinois, Shawn James fuses folk, blues, R’n’B, gospel, rock and all things in between to create his signature sound. 

The main constant amongst all the genres would be that it’s all done with emotion, feeling, heart and a lotta soul.

Hailing from Zurich, Singer and songwriter Eileen Alister writes songs about raw emotion and experiences, blending traditional and modern elements.

British South Asian girl group Girls Like You are redefining what it means to take up space in pop music. 

Blending vibrant South Asian roots with the sharp edge of UK pop, the group represents a new generation of women who are unapologetic, empowered, and ready to be heard. 

Putting a fresh spin on soul, Samm Henshaw isn’t afraid to feel out loud. His music reflects a palpable ebb and flow of emotions. He might lean back into a moment of reflection with a soft croon, only to let out all of his pain through a booming chorus. His vocals can drip at a slow pour or surge with emotion and energy over a homegrown sonic distillation of soul, alternative, indie, R’n’B and funk.

As always, he holds nothing back on his second full-length offering, It Could Be Worse. The record is the sound of coming out of heartbreak even stronger, and it’s the sound of a lifelong creative coming into his own as a vital voice.

Emerging in the vibrant music scene of the historic naval town of Portsmouth, energetic indie rock band Crystal Tides quickly captivated audiences with their catchy melodies, lively performances, and heartfelt lyrics.

With each release, Crystal Tides continue to define themselves as a modern indie powerhouse - blending emotional depth with festival-ready energy. Their latest album Toothpaste cements their identity and their headline tour takes them to new heights, the band are poised for a huge year ahead.

Rising Dublin-based alt-rock band Basht. head out on their ‘UK + Ireland spring 26’ tour.

Hailing from Leicester, rising star Sekou burst onto the music scene in 2023, and now steps into a new chapter. 

He has found his musical identity and a sound that authentically represents him, highlighted in his mixtape ‘In A World We Don’t Belong’, a collection of music which firms his stamp to the world on who he is as an artist and more importantly who he’s always been as a person. 

Born in Ibiza to German parents and raised in Antigua, Au/Ra’s powerful, genre-blending sound has created an immersive space where dark themes meet atmospheric production and emotional resonance.  

Across her music and visuals, Au/Ra crafts a vivid universe that mirrors the complexities of her inner world, using storytelling as an escape and a means of connection. Her lyrics explore mental health, digital-age anxiety, and the fragility of identity - she has become a voice for a generation navigating an overwhelming world.