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RnB vs Garage is a playground for grown-ups who thrive on epic parties, top-notch DJs go back to back, dishing out the crème de la crème of old-school R’n’B and garage tracks. 

Whether you like to shout Booo to Ms. Dynamite or sing along to Destiny’s Child, it’s time to rally your squad, snag those tickets and get ready for a night of unforgettable vibes.

Del Water Gap, the musical project of singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer born S. Holden Jaffe, embarks on an extensive 42-date world tour across North America, Europe and the UK, in support of his third album Chasing The Chimera.

Steadfast and straightforward creative conviction has guided Thrice since they emerged in the late '90s with a sound that combined hardcore grit and progressive ambition, establishing themselves as pioneers among their post-hardcore peers. 

Horizons/West, their 2025 full-length studio album, arrives as a companion to 2021’s Horizons/East. The album finds Thrice further exploring and incorporating immersive atmospheres, cinematic guitar tones, and expansive dynamics without sacrificing the sense of urgency that propelled their classics. 

Remy Bond creates timeless pop anthems steeped in nostalgia and cinematic allure. Blending vintage aesthetics with contemporary lyricism, her music invites listeners into a world where the golden age of Hollywood meets modern-day sensibilities.

So you know, this show has been rescheduled from Saturday 14 June and Sunday 2 November 2025. 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.

INDI is Callum Beattie’s first fully independent album, a bold step outside the major label system that captures his rawest and most personal songwriting to date. Built on themes of inner struggle, self-discovery, and the pursuit of genuine love, the record channels the freedom of true creative expression. 

The album pairs heartfelt lyrics with unfiltered honesty, offering a deeply intimate portrait of Callum’s journey, being lost in thought, searching for clarity, and ultimately finding strength through vulnerability.

Infected Rain return with their most visceral and unpredictable tour yet: The Mutation Phase Tour. Offering fans a raw, unfiltered experience that will not repeat, expect tracks from across their discography, alongside whispers of new material surfacing.

Joining them as co-headliners are Las Vegas metal powerhouse Butcher Babies, renowned for their aggressive style and high-octane performances.

Support comes from Lithuania’s Black Spikes, who bring their heavier modern metal sound and striking stage presence to the tour.

Throw it back to the early 2000’s with this Britney VS Gaga early club night special – expect to hear all the Britney/Gaga hits all night long, as well as similar artists from this era.

The night will also feature two drag shows from well-known Britney/Gaga impersonators - Baby Lisxous and Ashley Fox.

Curfew 12am

Formed in late 2012 by vocalist Matt James and drummer Nathan Gillis, Blacktop Mojo’s fiery blend of sludgy grooves, classic rock guitar riffs, and southern metal shredding falls somewhere between Soundgarden, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and ZZ Top to form a sound deemed by some as ‘Texas Grunge’. 

The music draws on a multitude of genres and styles to form a hodgepodge of dirty, heavy rock and roll mixed with sensual and at times even, carnal blues. 

On of Ireland’s leading folk groups, The High Kings embark on their ‘Rocky Road Tour 2026’. As global ambassadors of Irish heritage and storytelling, The High Kings have consistently brought the timeless tradition of folk music to audiences worldwide, earning them chart-topping success and widespread acclaim. 

With their signature blend of classic tradition and modern edge, the ‘Rocky Road Tour’ promises to be a vibrant showcase of Irish culture, energy, and musicality. 

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.

Hailing from Dublin, singer Aaron Rowe anchors himself behind the mic, broad shouldered and wide eyed whilst telling stories. Song histories, personal anecdotes or just random thoughts and funny observations are blurted out with erratic but effortless charm. 

His ability to blend timeless songwriting is truly part of what will make Aaron Rowe a touchstone for his generation, and will ensure he’ll always be sat on that wall, straddling the line between Ireland’s culturally rich past and trailblazing present.

GRAMMY-nominated rapper GoldLink blends hip hop, house, electronic and R’n’B to create a colourful, head-spinning sound that made him stand out instantly.

GoldLink's sound represents an ever-broadening sense of what hip-hop and dance music can do, where affiliations of genre and region bow to the music's overall feel and what GoldLink has playfully called ‘future bounce’ - and he's making it right now.

So you know, this show has been rescheduled from Sunday 5 October 2025 and Monday 6 October 2025. 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.

One of the UK’s most exciting new live prospects The Mercians. Hailing from the Midlands, the band have built a fiercely loyal grassroots and a growing national reputation.

Spring 2026 sees The Mercians return with their biggest tour to date, with proven ticket-selling power, a fanbase that turns out in numbers, and a relentless work ethic on and off stage, The Mercians are positioned as one of the most exciting independent acts ready to break through nationally.

Singer, songwriter, producer and director Wesley Joseph, shares his 13-track debut album Forever Ends Someday, drawing inspiration from soul and R’n’B that soundtracked his upbringing, the omnipresence of rap, and the alternative electronic and psychedelic records discovered during hours spent online as a teenager.

Magazine’s keyboard player and guitarist Dave Formula and Noko hit the road with ‘Songs From Under The Floorboards’.

Wicklow four-piece Florence Road are a band writing and performing music that is both enigmatic and compelling.

Having teased their sound through a fast run of back-to-back singles and viral clips, Florence Road have already shown flashes of the lyrical depth and musical prowess that define their songwriting. Their music explores the multifaceted nature of youth—its anxieties, intensity, humour, and heartbreak—with arrangements that shapeshift between indie rock, grunge, and alt-pop, always grounded in feeling and fearlessness.

This Is Country Music is a high-energy live show celebrating the rawness and spirit of modern country music presented by The Reckless Breed.

The show is a high-energy celebration of the rawness and spirit of modern country music, featuring the epic The Reckless Breed, a powerhouse eight-piece band who are quickly building a strong reputation for their soaring vocal harmonies, gritty guitars and stadium-size sound.

Expect the biggest country songs from artists including Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Cam, Lainey Wilson, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Rascal Flatts, Post Malone, Maren Morris and many more.

London-based quintet XO, made up of Emmy, Shali, Summer, Reanna and Zoe, encapsulate the indefinable British spirit.

The first taster of what XO have been cooking up arrived at the start of 2025 in the shape of six-track debut EP, Fashionably Late. Six songs that show every aspect of the pop they're keen to deliver – feisty, unpolished, attitude-heavy, leftfield.

British rock band Vent 414 is the project of Miles Hunt (The Wonder Stuff), Morgan Nicholls (Senseless Things) and Pete Howard (The Clash, EAT).

Existing for only two short years the band made one album, self-titled, now Vent 414 return to the road with a UK tour in support of new music. 

From The Jam head out on their 2026 UK tour, marking 20 years since their formation.

Audiences can expect to hear enduring classics such as “Going Underground”, “Start!”, “Town Called Malice” and “That’s Entertainment”, delivered with the same precision and energy that made The Jam one of the UK’s most influential bands.

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.

So you know, this show has been rescheduled from Monday 18 May 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.

Nottingham-born, London-based singer Liam Bailey marks a new chapter with his latest studio album Shadow Town.

Shadow Town sees the singer reconnect with his roots as a songwriter, while drawing on the depth and range of a career that has quietly shaped British soul, reggae and electronic music for over two decades.

Eleine hit the road for their biggest headlining tour to date, no longer a rising star, they are a proven headlining powerhouse. 

This isn't just a concert; it’s an empowering experience, this tour is about raw energy, crushing riffs, and a dark immersive atmosphere only Eleine can deliver. 

They are bringing a new production to the stage with new and highly anticipated songs - harder, louder, and more empowering than anything they’ve ever done before. 

Hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, rising reggae artist Jah Lil’s music is defined by its depth, soulfulness and conscious messages. 

Following his 2024 album Can a Man Cry, Jah Lil stays true to his mission of inspiring hope, love and resilience through reggae. 

So you know, this show has been rescheduled from Saturday 8 November 2025. 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.

Zimmer90 is an alternative electro-pop duo from Germany, consisting of best friends and creative partners Finn and Joscha. The duo blends soft, danceable beats with Joscha’s warm voice, creating a modern indie-pop sound.Their design-led vision merges music with immersive experiences, combining aesthetics and visual storytelling across digital content, live shows, and collaborations.

Zimmer90 is an alternative electro-pop duo from Germany, consisting of best friends and creative partners Finn and Joscha. The duo blends soft, danceable beats with Joscha’s warm voice, creating a modern indie-pop sound.

Their design-led vision merges music with immersive experiences, combining aesthetics and visual storytelling across digital content, live shows, and collaborations.