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The Baby Seals are a punk garage band based in Cambridgeshire, made up of Kerry Devine, Amy Devine and Kate Shore.

Their debut album – “Chaos” – is slated to be released by Trapped Animal in 2024.

“The Baby Seals are a smart, talented group of girls who know how to shout back against oppressive patriarchal values; and have a shit load of fun at the same time” – Gigslutz

“A great lairy sound, I love people who promote the idea of being happy with your body during a time when people see whitened teeth and implant-filled arse cheeks as perfection” – Fresh Off the Net

Described as the closest thing to the real band, Mötley Crüde always blow the roof off wherever they go with their Lewd & Crued touring show.

With support from Röxxi Red

*Matinee show, 3-7pm*
1st set 3.30 – 4.30
2nd set 4.45 – 6.15

MOVING PICTURES – RUSH TRIBUTE
Playing the full Permanent Waves album and more.
“They had only been on stage for mere minutes and already my face was aching from the sustained grin.
These strangers who weren’t actually Rush made me feel as though I was finally attending a legitimate Rush concert.
The accuracy with which they all play while still maintaining a lighthearted approach to their performance is, well, it’s exactly as you’d expect from Rush themselves.”
Mark Reid – Rockfiend
Power trio MOVING PICTURES are a Rush tribute at the top of their game. Playing over 50 gigs in 2023 including Lakeside Park in Canada for Neil Peart’s family. 2024 sees their caravan ploughing on, including Rush fan events in BRAZIL and HOLLAND.
Favourites of Planet Rock’s Darren Redick – who has been known to join them on stage.
They have recordings on all 4 Songs for Neil tribute albums, including performances with Terry Brown, Hugh Syme and Jacob Moon.
On hearing their original arrangement of AFTERIMAGE, Alex Lifeson wrote “Very moving and beautifully done. Heartfelt thanks to the band for their kind tribute.”
This gig will feature the full PERMANENT WAVES album as well as songs from every other Rush era. Playing for over 2 hours – no support.
Here’s their XANADU from RUSHfest Scotland 2022 – https://youtu.be/4cu4Q-fuqWU
and FAR CRY with guest bassist Darren Redick from Planet Rock https://youtu.be/3zUgRbRCVMc
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www.MovingPicturesUK.com

Following the success of their debut album Forever Whatever, released at the start of 2020 and with a solid foundation built over years of touring and writing, October Drift affirmed their place as an important new presence, with their heavy, pop-inflected rock delivering a rejuvenating injection of fresh blood to the genre. The album was met with widespread critical acclaim on release, garnering praise from the likes of CLASH, Kerrang! Louder Than War and many more. 
 Their newly released sophomore album ‘I Don’t Belong Anywhere’ – via Physical Education Recordings – is a taut, visceral record, a step forward for the band into an even more powerful, brutal sound. Far less introspective than their debut, ‘I Don’t Belong Anywhere’ is October Drift’s totem for bringing us all together again. “A feeling of not belonging is something everyone feels or has felt,” explains vocalist and guitarist Kiran Roy

Having already thrilled audiences at festivals including Glastonbury’s John Peel Stage, Reading & Leeds and BST Hyde Park, as well as on a major European tour with Editors, We Are Scientists, Archive & Slow Readers Club, Forever Whatever, The Naked EP and the new album I Don’t Belong Anywhere together condense years of relentless touring and expertly crafted performance into showcases of flawless songwriting; statements of intent from a band more than ready to cement their place as future icons.

“Intermittent Fast Living”, the third studio release by PET NEEDS in as many years, is inspired by the relentless, breathless, stop-start lifestyle PET NEEDS have found themselves living in recent times.

Founded originally by brothers Johnny and George Mariott and later joined by Jack (drums) and Ryan (bass) only a matter of years ago, PET NEEDS’ career has been sky-rocketing ever since the release of their acclaimed debut “Fractured Party Music” back in 2021. From getting signed to sold out shows, rave reviews to rabid fans, and embarking on extensive global tours with the likes of Frank Turner, The Lottery Winners, Skinny Lister; demand for these four lads from Essex has been on a trajectory with the stratosphere.

Private event in venue, pub open as usual.

“Incredible… make sure you catch him live” -Gilles Peterson
“Immense vision… a fascinating artist.” -Earmilk
“It’s an exciting time for Dizraeli… tune in now” -Clash

4 years after the Worldwide Award nominated record The Unmaster, Dizraeli announces the release of his new album JOY MACHINE with a 15-date UK tour.
Recorded almost entirely in a single day at the legendary Total Refreshment Centre in London, JOY MACHINE brings together some of the most exciting musicians in London’s new jazz explosion. With vocals from Dizraeli (Worldwide Music Awards Best Album nominee), drums from Ben Brown (Alfa Mist, Mulatu Astatke), bass from UK jazz scene
favourite Daisy George, synths from Joseph Costi (Yusef Cat Stevens, Bahla) and
saxophone from free jazzer Ronan Perrett.
Ranging from the uplifting summer anthem Greek Summer to the fierce political commentary of Bored of What, JOY MACHINE is a record for our times, bursting with urgency, intensity and life, and one that cements Dizraeli’s position as a boundary-destroying wordsmith and musician.
Having spent 2023 deep in creative mode, Diz is on tour with the band around the UK across April and May 2024. Expect explosive energy, moments of tenderness and virtuoso musicianship.

Our regular night of mirth featuring top comics from the national circuit.

Headliner: TONY COWARDS

Tony is a rapidfire gag merchant with an arsenal full of one-liners, for laughs-per-minute he’s a tough act to beat!

His quick wit has made him a sought after act and compere by comedy clubs and promoters across the UK and even for gigs worldwide. Something of a Twitter sensation, Tony’s jokes turn up in all sorts of places, from greetings cards to The Times newspaper, even if you’ve never heard of him there’s a good chance that you’ll have laughed at one of his gags.

Tony’s likable ‘everyman’ character and wide ranging humour (mostly clean) means he is comfortable in front of any audience and is regularly booked to host comedy nights for the military (from the Irish Guards to the Royal Army Dental Corps to top brass at Norwood HQ), universities, football, rugby, golf and cricket clubs, festivals and for corporate and after dinner work.

Tony is also an accomplished MC and has had residencies at several clubs in London, Essex and the South-West, he expertly warms up audiences and sets up rooms so that everyone has a great night.

With VICTORIA HOWDEN, CHESTER CONSTABLE, ALEX HOWARD
And your MC: DAN HARDING

Advance tickets (saving £2 on the door) available from the bar or online from our store.

Note: acts liable to change without notice.

The UK’s BEST Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the eponymous Stone Roses Debut Album! If you love I Am The Resurrection, Made Of Stone, Fools Gold, Waterfall, She Bangs The Drums and many more then do not miss this exclusive opportunity to hear your favourite Stone Roses anthems performed live by the UK’s finest tribute!

Doors at 4.30pm then the fun starts with awesome acts to jump around to until 9pm’ish then you can go home to rest your sleepy heads.
This is a benefit gig raising much needed funds for our 10th year of the Portland Stage at the 50th year of Strawberry Fair at Midsummer Common, Cambridge on Sat 1 Jun 2024.

Thy Last Drop – Rogues and vagabonds, peasants and thieves…hanged for stealing the Last Drop of ale in the town in exchange for four magical instruments. Kicked out of Hell for makin’ a racket, they travel time and space to hurt your ears. https://www.facebook.com/thylastdrop/

For the Hornets – Genre Fluid Punk Metal Band – Pure Energy https://www.facebook.com/forthehornets/

The Scissors – Psych punk quartet – Warped guitars, DIY keyboards, B-movie style. https://www.facebook.com/thescissorsuk/

Shifty Statues – Gabby (from For the Hornets) and Helen (from Goddammit Jeremiah). https://www.facebook.com/shifty.statues

Leeds based band EEVAH began 2019 in the form of a classic 80’s electro pop duo, weaving etherial guitars and catchy pop hooks around epic synths and pre-programmed beats.

BELLIGERENT PROMOTIONS ARE PROUD TO PRESENT…
United in BlasTphemy tour, featuring:
CENOTAPH (Turkey)
https://cenotaph666.bandcamp.com/music
https://www.facebook.com/cenotaphtur
The most brutal band to ever come out of Turkey! We’ve been huge fans of the band for a long time now, and could not turn down the chance to bring them to Cambridge! Brutal death metal all the way!

DARKALL SLAVES (France)
https://darkallslaves.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/darkallslaves
French extreme greatness currently signed to New Standard Elite! Influenced by bands like Disgorge, Gorgasm, Origin, Disentomb, Hate Eternal, Unmerciful and Guttural Secrete

COPROCEPHALIC MUTATION (Uk)
https://coprocephalicmutationslam.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CoprocephalicMutation
We welcome our Mancunian brethren back with open arms! You know the score about these lads! Proper good stuff!
£11 adv
£15 OTD

Almost Nothing is a new band from Scottish musician and writer Roddy Woomble.

The debut album was written and recorded throughout 2021/22 in collaboration with four different producers: Scott Paterson (Protection), Andrew Wasylck, Le Junk, and Luciano Rossi.

Almost Nothing is an exercise in artistic freedom, the album shifts from electronica to moments of shimmering art pop – a genre fluid record – melodic, poetic, catchy and just confusing enough to escape full comprehension.

Bare Jams started out in 2011 with the aim of breaking their serial festival fence-jumping habit. Schoolmates Ollie and Sam hunkered down in Sam’s garden shed, later known as the Bare Jams cave, to jam and write original music, performing as an energetic acoustic duo.

After recruiting D-Slice on bass the band began to evolve into to a flamboyant, high energy ever-changing collective; finally settling on their current 6-piece line up in 2018: a sonically tight tour-de-force of experienced musical alchemists effortlessly cooking up a credible fusion of musical styles with a sound that is uniquely their own. They are a frequent must-see on festival aficionados’ lists with the band’s reputation for tight and exuberant, yet wholesomely candid performances frequently filling tents to their sweaty capacities.

Never ones to keep still, the band continues to delight fans old and new bringing a relentless energy that envelopes a core moral message to both their live performances and recorded music.