CAITYY is a pop artist from Northern Ireland. Her debut single Bad Company is out now. See her live supporting Mark Hegan and Mima Merrow at Oh Yeah Music Centre in BELFAST on Thursday 12 September 2024
Ultraviolet are an energetic indie rock quintet hailing from Bangor, Northern Ireland. Relative newcomers to the live scene, they released their debut single Think earlier in 2024. They headline The Union Bar, Queens University Student Union in BELFAST on Thursday 3 October 2024
Tonedeaf from Dublin support Jet Black Tulips and Madrai at The Union Bar, Queens University Student Union in BELFAST on Thursday 5 September 2024
The Marches are a Scottish female pop-rock band, with members based across Ayrshire and Paisley. Heavily influenced by some of the greatest female fronted bands of the past, Fleetwood Mac and The Bangles, the group have been busy working on new music. Their debut single, In Comes The Fear, was released in July 2024 and is the perfect introduction to this promising quartet.
NoVendors are a dynamic four piece rock band from Cavan, Ireland consisting of Dara Cunningham, Callum Kelly, Adam Kelly, and Gearoid Doherty. They’ve performed at Cavan Arts Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Sing for Me Fest, Culture Night, Cavan Music Industry Week, HMV and The Soundhouse. Additionally, the group collaborated with the Cavan Sinfonia Orchestra on several projects, adding a unique orchestral dimension to their rock sound. Upcoming shows this year include at the Galway Fringe Festival, Edinburgh Festival and Forest Fest 24. They headline the legendary Spirit Store in DUNDALK, Ireland on 14 November 2024 as part of Off Axis Sound of Belfast festival tour plus support from Forgetting The Future and Ned Ashcroft
Hailing from Belfast, Madrai are an indie / rock quartet they support Jet Black Tulips at Queens Union Bar on 5 September 2024
Sam Maya MacAdam performs as Maya’s Radio Orchestra specialising in expertly crafted Johnny Marr inspired indie-pop meets classically trained harp. Championed by Scotland On Sunday, SNACK magazine, BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio Scotland, Amazing Radio and Celtic Music Radio, she’s also performed at festivals including Edinburgh’s Hogmanay and Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Celtic Connections, Kelburn Garden Party, and Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival. Sam also performs in symphonic metal band Catalyst Symphony, Flichterin’ and The Willow Trio. New single Hobbyist Pharmacologist, features Edwin McLachlan from indie-rock duo neverfine
Unit IV are a Manchester based indie rock quartet they support Oscar Bryant and The Bluebirds at The Castle Hotel, MANCHESTER on 12 September 2024.
Manchester act Oscar Bryant and The Bluebirds take inspiration from the likes of Kings of Leon, U2 and Blossoms and to date have headlined Manchester Club Academy, Night & Day Cafe and support 80s Manchester band The Chameleons. They headline The Castle Hotel, MANCHESTER on 12 September 2024.
With influences ranging from LCD Soundsystem to The National, Glasgow sextet Diving Horse are an exciting proposition, with artful indie rock combining poetic lyrics with masterful pop hooks. They’ve been championed by Scotland On Sunday, Jim Gellatly, via Amazing Radio (with spins both in the UK and the US), as well as support from Sunny Govan, scores of community radio stations and online blogs such as Scots Whay Hae! They support synth-pop duo Slow Flame + PELOWSKA at Nice N Sleazy GLASGOW on 21 August 2024
With members from Donegal and Derry, TOMCAT are creating their own brand of Sour Pop Punk. Niamh O’Raw, Emer McLaughlin Jason Feenan and Liam Bradley pen songs with catchy riffs and sardonic lyrics. The quartet have performed at festivals such as Stendhal and released their debut single It’s Not Always Gonna Be Like This. They headline Bennigan’s Bar in DERRY on Friday 8 November 2024 with support from Foreign Mornings
Bexhill-on-Sea startup, Office for Personal Development have hosted headline seminars including at The Heavenly Social, secured prestigious slots at Truck, Tramlines and YNOT festivals, in addition to being live session guests for John Kennedy on Radio X, Additional radio support from Riley and Coe, Craig Charles and Chris Hawkins on BBC Radio 6 Music. Join the company and Off Axis at The Castle Hotel, MANCHESTER on 31 October 2024 in association with Bad Saint
Flair are a promising indie rock quintet from Glasgow. Their debut EP Run Away is scheduled for release in October 2024 and will coincide with a series of live shows. They headline The Old Hairdressers, GLASGOW on 18 October 2024 and perform at The Bongo Club in EDINBURGH on 17 October 2024
Talking About Ray are a dynamic female fronted three-piece rock band hailing from the heart of Scotland. The trio consists of Sarah Monteith-Skelton, Ronan Guy and Reece Ryan and they draw inspiration from artists such as Wolf Alice, Black Honey, and Pale Waves
Hailing from Nottingham but studying in Newcastle, Keane Baldwin is a self-taught pianist, heavily inspired by the legend Elton John. His debut EP, In Spite of Everything tells an autobiographical story of loss and grief, but with a twist of positivity, optimism and most importantly love.
Delicia are an indie rock pop band from south east England they support The Worry People at The Coachworks, ASHFORD on Saturday 13 July 2024 alongside The Young Hearts
Boys Should Learn are a three-piece rock/alt-rock/indie band hailing from Speyside in Morayshire consisting of Fraser MacDonald, Luca Iannetta and Rowan MacDonald. The group take inspiration from acts like Foo Fighters, Royal Blood, Ash and Skunk Anansie. They support Cameron Ferguson at The Tooth and Claw in INVERNESS on Saturday 28 September 2024
The Roster are an indie rock quartet from Derby. They’ve been championed by BBC Introducing, securing the coveted Artist of the Week spot, Indie Central Music and they’ve performed at festivals such as Y Not? The group have sold out numerous headline shows in Derby and Nottingham and support The Skinner Brothers in November. They headline The Indie Night at The Victoria Inn, Derby on Friday 26 July 2024 with support from Skeeve and guests
Cameron Ferguson is a songwriter from Tain in the North of Scotland, his music encapsulates a punchy guitar style with lush synth sounds and cutting vocals. They’ve played legendary venues such as King Tuts and The Garage and supported acts like Declan Welsh and the Decadent West. After opening the main stage at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2024, Cameron and the band are ready to deliver a high energy performance at The Tooth and Claw in Inverness on Saturday 28 September 2024 plus support from Boys Should Learn and guests
Hailing from Stirling, Joe Goodall has sold out local venue The Tolbooth, and played festivals such as Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival (on the Off Axis stage) Doune the Rabbit Hole, set a new record for the number of people in the local HMV record shop and toured with youth music project Hit The Road. Joe supports Eyes of Home at Sneaky Pete’s EDINBURGH on 19 September 2024
Originally from Ireland, Mima Merrow is a Glasgow-based singer songwriter who released her excellent debut album Almost Home in 2023. She secured airplay via BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio Foyle, BBC Radio Scotland, Amazing Radio and was featured in Scotland on Sunday, and SNACK magazine. Admiral Fallow’s Louis Abbott plays drums and percussion, Jill Lorean plays strings, with Ali Hendry on trumpet, James Lindsay on bass, and Inge Thomson on electronics, backing vocals, percussion – she also produced the record. Mima Merrow supports Mark Hegan on 12 September 2024 at Oh Yeah Music Centre, BELFAST