Mary of Silence is an alternative grunge/rock band based in Glasgow. Formed by Sinéad Miren and Lennon Haughan, the band take inspiration from the likes of Deftones, Nirvana, Alice in Chains and many more. They headline The Record Factory in GLASGOW on 28 October 2026
Hailing from the rural lowlands of the Solway Firth, NORTH ATLAS have supported some of the biggest names in rock from Skindred to Enter Shikari. They’ve also performed at festivals including Download, Kendal Calling, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival and Glasgow’s legendary Barrowland Ballroom.
BRSR are building a loyal following with a fiercely DIY approach. Championed by Jim Gellatly on Amazing Radio (in both the UK and the US), they’ve also attracted support from Tenement TV, Resonate, Radio Wigwam and Germany’s Kickdrum. They’ve performed ar Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival in Beauly near Inverness, and play shows at The Castle Hotel in Manchester on 24 September, Star of Kings in London on 25 September plus an Irish tour in October visiting Limerick, Dublin and Belfast. In November, the group embark on their debut European tour with dates throughout France and Italy and they headline Nice N Sleazy in GLASGOW on Friday 6 November 2026
Above as Below is the fantastic new solo project from ex-Snow Patrol member Paul Wilson – a key member and multi-instrumentalist in the group for 20 years. At the beginning of the pandemic, he swapped a fast-paced LA lifestyle for the tranquility of the Scottish Highlands and began writing and recording from his home studio as Above as Below. Wilson finally left Snow Patrol in 2023 to pursue a new musical path, and he has also performed in bands like Lieutenant with Foo Fighters’ Nate Mendel, and recorded with acts including Film School, featuring Colm O’ Ciosoig from My Bloody Valentine. He has secured airplay on BBC Radio 1 and Amazing Radio and featured in Rolling Stone and Artist of the Week in The Scotsman / Scotland On Sunday.
Founded in 2008, Un-Convention is a series of music conferences, showcases and events that have brought together thousands of artists and music professionals, both nationally and internationally. Grassroots events and conferences have taken place on 5 continents with organisations and partners from 25 countries including England, Africa, India, Ireland, Brazil, Spain and more. UnConvention Manchester 2024 takes place 21–22 November 2024 at Band on the Wall, and across the city, bringing the independent music sector together to share ideas, collaborate and discuss the future of music https://www.unconventionhub.org