Hailing from Newry in County Down, Northern Ireland, Overgrown are relative newcomers to the live scene. They headline Nan Rices in NEWRY on Saturday 7 June 2025
The Girlfriend Complex (formerly Ultraviolet) are an energetic indie rock quintet hailing from Bangor, Northern Ireland. Relative newcomers to the live scene, they released their debut single Think last year, watch this space.
Hailing from Stirling, Joe Goodall is a definite one to watch. With a TV appearance on the BBC, filmed at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Single of the Week on BBC Radio Scotland, airplay via Amazing Radio, Clyde 1 and Artist of the Week in The Scotsman. He has performed at festivals like Youth Beatz, Edgefest, Doune the Rabbit Hole, Iona Fest and supported acts like McFly, October Drift, and Nati Dredd. The young musician has also collaborated with Ross Leighton of Fatherson writing live favourite This Town together. Catch Joe at the United in Music acoustic festival in Gateshead on 12 April 2025.
La Di Da are a band from Dublin, Ireland consisting of Niamh O’Raw, Sean Lay, D. Cullen and Leon McGrane. They headline Fibber Magees, DUBLIN on Sunday 23 February 2025
Hailing from the north west, Muddy Elephant are gaining a lot of momentum thanks to a loyal fanbase. They’ve sold out shows and supported artists such as The Darkness, Scouting For Girls, Busted, The Hunna, Reverend and the Makers and Jason Allan. They’ve also been championed by BBC Introducing, XS Manchester, ITV’s This Morning, Capital Radio and Radio X. They headline The Castle Hotel in MANCHESTER on Wednesday 19 March 2025 with support from Forgetting The Future and OCEANLESS
Hailing from Poland and France, Edy Forey consists of Edy Szewy and Guilhem Forey, now based in Edinburgh. They’ve showcased at Wide Days, Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival and enjoyed airplay on BBC Radio Scotland, Jazz FM, BBC London and several stations in the US. They headline The Mash House (Middle Floor) in EDINBURGH on Friday 14 March 2025
Hailing from Alloa near Stirling, Martin Mullady is a promising singer songwriter, creating masterful, three-minute pop rock songs, for fans of the likes of Stereophonics, and Foo Fighters. He was Artist of the Week in Scotland On Sunday, he’s been championed by Derek Murray on the BBC, Jim Gellatly on Amazing Radio, CamGlen Radio as well as the Alloa Advertiser and Stirling Observer. He headlines The Oakwood Lounge in ALLOA on Saturday 19 April 2025
Deni Smith is a Glasgow-based singer songwriter, mentor, and music tutor. She’s performed at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and toured as part of youth music initiative Hit The Road. Championed by Scotland On Sunday she has first class honours degree from the University of Glasgow. Deni supports Howling Home alongside Gary’s Rainbow Shop on 28 December 2024 at The Hug and Pint in Glasgow.
Key North are a five piece band from Aberdeen, Scotland. Formed in 2024 they recently released their debut single Granite Angels. They support The Sun Day at Cafe Drummonds, ABERDEEN on Sunday 24 November 2024
Split The Ticket have been described as “effortlessly danceable, seamless and thought-provoking” by NARC magazine. They also sold out multiple shows in 2024. The group blend indie and surf-rock inspired by artists like Wunderhorse and Fontaines D.C. They headline Little Buildings in NEWCASTLE on Sunday 16 March 2025 and support Forgetting The Future in EDINBURGH on Friday 14 March 2025
Hailing from Alloa in central Scotland, Pomme Frites are an alternative indie rock band. They support Deltamanic at The Oakwood Lounge in ALLOA on 23 November 2024 as part of the Off Axis / Sound of Belfast / Un-Convention tour.
Newcastle upon Tyne based band Rascal support Precious INK at Little Buildings in NEWCASTLE on Thursday 21 November 2024 as part of our Sound of Belfast / Un-Convention festival tour.
Tyne and Wear indie band Frogeggs support Precious INK at Little Buildings in NEWCASTLE on Thursday 21 November 2024 as part of our Sound of Belfast / Un-Convention festival tour.
Holly Murphy is a self produced singer / songwriter from County Cavan, Ireland. She is a creative individual with a particular interest in indie folk, pop and rock music. After picking up her first guitar at 8 years old, she has been playing and singing ever since. Holly plays live music in pubs across Ireland and she writes and produces her own tracks from her bedroom. Her first single Yours, was released in July 2024. She plays Spirit Store in Dundalk on 14 November 2024 alongside NoVendors, Forgetting The Future and Foreign Mornings
Precious Ink are a brat-rock band exploding out of the North-East. Their sound is a mix of alternative punk and indie rock influenced by artists like Paramore, Foo Fighters and Pretty Reckless. They headline Little Buildings in NEWCASTLE on Thursday 21 November 2024 as part of our Sound of Belfast / Un-Convention tour.
Hailing from Sheffield, Wicked Are The Branches blend the heavy alt-rock of Alice In Chains and Deftones, with the ethereal melancholy of Daughter and Jeff Buckley and the fierce, uncompromising spirit of PJ Harvey. They headline Hallamshire Hotel in SHEFFIELD on Friday 7 March 2025
Dead Wax Digbeth in BIRMINGHAM is a cool, gritty venue with live bands and DJs spinning tunes on vinyl located at 28 Adderley St, Birmingham, B9 4ED. This show will be the debut Off Axis x Bad Saint gig Friday 29 November 2024
Off Axis x Un-Convention showcase at Output as part of Sound of Belfast festival features Mark Hegan, Baroda, Monday’s Child and Mima Merrow on Tuesday 12 November 2024 at The Dirty Onion and Yardbird it’s FREE
20:00 – 20:30 – MIMA MERROW | 21:00 – 21:30 – MONDAY’S CHILD | 22:00 – 22:30 – BARODA | 23:00 – 23:30 – MARK HEGAN
Bangor-based Mark Hegan has crafted a songbook which has helped secure nominations for the Northern Ireland Music Prize, airplay courtesy of BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio Ulster/Introducing and praise from the likes of Hot Press and Chordblossom. Belfast natives Baroda aka lifelong friends Neil Goss, Michael Klontzakis and Christopher Parker have been championed by BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio and New Found Sound. Monday’s Child consists of McKay sisters Jen, Lauren and Clara alongside their friend Caitlin Lenfestey. They secured airplay courtesy of BBC Radio Ulster and RTE 2FM. Mima Merrow is a talented singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist championed by Scotland on Sunday, Amazing Radio, BBC Radio Foyle for her fantastic debut album Almost Home.
Hailing from Manchester, public Access consists of Keddy, Josh, James and Gerard, who create original songs mixing rock, indie, funk, and brit-pop influences. The band support Office for Personal Development alongside Mickey Nomimono at The Castle Hotel, MANCHESTER on 31 October 2024 in association with Bad Saint. Promotions
pedalo are an exciting proposition, expertly blending indie, dream-pop, and punk influences with catchy melodies and girl/boy vocals. They secured the coveted Single of the Week spot on The Afternoon Show on BBC Radio Scotland with Michelle McManus airplay via CamGlen, and Amazing Radio plus Artist of the Week in The Scotsman. The band has also made a number of festival appearances including King Tut’s Summer Nights and New Year’s Revolution, House Guest, and Tenement Trail.
Socialites are a promising young indie rock band hailing from Wick, Caithness. They support KATANES at Harpers Bar & Function Suite in WICK on Saturday 14 December 2024
Hailing from the far north of Scotland in the Caithness region, although KATANES are relative newcomers to the live circuit, the indie rock group come with experience if performing in various other bands. They headline Harpers Bar & Function Suite in WICK on Saturday 14 December 2024 with support from Socialites, Foosum and In Crisis.
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
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
Unit IV are a Manchester based indie rock quartet they support Ed Armeson at The Rat & Pigeon, MANCHESTER on 20 November 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 headline The Poetry Club at SWG3 on Friday 15 November 2024 as part of the Sound of Belfast / Un-Convention tour
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 Bennigans Bar in DERRY on Friday 8 November 2024 followed by a slot at the Oh Yeah Music Centre in BELFAST as part of Sound of Belfast festival on Friday 15 November 2024 supporting 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
Hailing from Glasgow, Flair are a promising young indie rock five-piece for fans of artists such as War On Drugs, Fontaine’s DC and Kings Of Leon. Over the past 18 months, they’ve amassed a loyal fanbase, with sold out shows at venues including Nice N Sleazy and The Old Hairdressers. The band consists of Jonathan Donald, Tony Collum, Callum McCarthur, Jonathan Wilkie, and Louis Collum they’ve secured airplay via Amazing Radio (both in the UK and US) and the coveted Artist of the Week spot in Scotland On Sunday. They headline The Poetry Club at SWG3 in GLASGOW on Friday 20 December 2024
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.
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 SOLD OUT The Tooth and Claw in Inverness and are heading to Glasgow to support Flair on 18 October 2024
Bangor-based Mark Hegan has crafted a songbook which has helped secure nominations for the Northern Ireland Music Prize, airplay courtesy of BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio Ulster/Introducing and praise from the likes of Hot Press and Chordblossom. His songs have also inspired comparisons to artists such as U2, Simon and Garfunkel and Bruce Springsteen.
Sonnet are a indie rock quartet hailing from Aberdeen, for fans of acts like The Snuts, The Verve, Ride and Oasis. Despite being relative newcomers, they released their debut EP Wishful Thinking in late 2024. They headline Cafe Drummonds in Aberdeen on Saturday 7 June 2025 with several support slots lined up across the UK.
Low Rise is the alias and writing project of David Bromham, an indie/alt rock singer songwriter from the Highlands now based in Edinburgh. Bromham and band have headlined venues such as King Tuts and Sneaky Petes as well as supporting acts like Courting and Mark Sharp & The Bicycle Thieves. Influenced by artists including Foo Fighters, Stereophonics, The Amazons and Royal Blood, they’ve also secured airplay thanks to John Kennedy on Radio X and Jim Gellatly on Amazing Radio. They support The Sun Day at Cafe Drummonds in ABERDEEN on 24 November 2024
ODDO’s GAZE are an alternative pop/rock quartet from Newcastle upon Tyne. They’ve sold out hometown shows and played festivals across the UK. They headline Little Buildings in Newcastle on Wednesday 23 October 2024 plus support from Belfast trio Foreign Mornings, London troubadour Ned Ashcroft and Nottingham native Keane Baldwin
Belfast natives Baroda consists lifelong friends Neil Goss, Michael Klontzakis and Christopher Parker. The trio have been championed by BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio and New Found Sound. The band headline The Union Bar at Queens University Student Union on Thursday 14 November 2024 and support Tomcat alongside Foreign Mornings on 8 November 2024 at Bennigan’s Bar in Derry.
Hailing from Thurso in the far north of Scotland, Forgetting The Future is Robbie McNicol, Cole Cummings, Jamie Mackay and Sam Cowan. They have toured the UK and Ireland several times including playing festivals like Isle of Wight, Liverpool Sound City and Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival. They recorded with the legend Edwyn Collins of Orange Juice and they’ve been championed by The Scotsman, Amazing Radio (both in the UK and the US) and more.
Foreign Mornings are a fast-paced alt. rock band from Belfast. They’ve been championed by RTE2XM, BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio, Hot Press and The Scotsman and take inspiration from artists such as Nirvana and Foo Fighters. They’ve toured the UK and Ireland and performed at festivals such as; Stendhal, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival and Sound of Belfast.
Originally from Ireland, but currently based in Glasgow, Mima Merrow is a talented singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. After releasing 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. Catch Mima Merrow perform on Tuesday 12 November 2024 at The Dirty Onion and Yardbird in BELFAST for the Off Axis / Un-Convention showcase at Output as part of Sound of Belfast festival