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.
Glasgow-based group, Pedalo are creating a genuine buzz, with sold out shows at The Poetry Club (SWG3), Nice N Sleazy, McChuill’s, The Old Hairdressers, The Tooth and Claw and Sneaky Pete’s. 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 and take influence from artists including Wolf Alice, Radiohead, Alvvays, and Beach House.
Matilda Rowe is a singer songwriter born and raised in London. She learnt to sing and performing and touring in a Camden-based session band taking influence from and imitating the styles of her idols Amy Whinehouse, Nina Simone and Jill Scott. She joins the line up supporting Ned Ashcroft and Irish act Foreign Mornings at The Waiting Room in LONDON on Saturday 26 October 2024
Little Acres consists of singers Emilie Boyd, Cariss Crosbie and Rachel Lightbody who combine alt-pop, indie, neo-folk, contemporary jazz, neo-soul and influences. They’ve performed and collaborated with an impressive roster of artists including; Corinne Bailey Rae, Natasha Bedingfield, Rachel Sermanni, Siobhan Miller, Admiral Fallow, Kathryn Joseph, Rebecca Vasmant, Tom McGuire and the Brassholes, Adam Holmes, Fat-Suit, Kris Drever and Lewis Capaldi. They’ve been championed across BBC Radio Scotland including on The Afternoon Show, The Quay Sessions with Roddy Hart, the Iain Anderson Show and The Jazz Show with Seonaid Aitken
Hailing from Kent, Iona McBain is a promising new artist who released debut single Hello in Summer 2024. Catch Iona live supporting The Worry People at The Coachworks on Friday 8 November 2024
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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
Inverness-based seven-piece The Tuesday Accord combine both electric and acoustic instrumentation along with strong three-part harmonies. They support Seán R McLaughlin & The Wind-Up Crows at The Tooth and Claw in INVERNESS on Saturday 21 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.
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
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
And The Animal is an up-and-coming, female fronted, cinematic electro-pop trio from Chicago, USA. They’ve toured across the globe, from their hometown Chicago to Memphis, Los Angeles, New York and Mexico City, to Italy, Australia and the UK. Their sound incorporates the sonic hues of house beats, to synth pop and the raw rock guitars. They are currently on their second European tour catch them at Sneaky Pete’s EDINBURGH supporting PELOWSKA on Thursday 22 August during the Edinburgh Festival
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 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
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
Bad Saint. Promotions are a Manchester based promoter helping artists cut their teeth without the pain
Sound Of Belfast 2024 x Off Axis the festival takes place throughout the city in November full details coming soon see https://soundofbelfast.com
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
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.
Slow Flame have enjoyed airplay thanks to BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio and secured the coveted Artist of the Week spot in Scotland On Sunday. The duo is Joseph Hegazy and Glen Farris, who combine elements of electro, pop, rock, R’n’B and hip-hop. They recorded, produced and self-released their debut album Never Closer To The Sun last month, with launch gigs at Nice N Sleazy in GLASGOW on Wednesday 21 August 2024 followed by a slot at Sneaky Pete’s in EDINBURGH part of their Central Belters festival during Edinburgh Festival on Thursday 22 August 2024 both shows with PELOWSKA and guests
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
Emerging from Nottingham, now based in London, Drew Thomas has been championed by BBC Introducing one of their Top Ten most played artists), Amazing Radio, Spotify. Taking inspiration from noughties rock, Drew pens tales of rejection, sexuality, broken relationships and addiction. They support The Worry People at The Coachworks in ASHFORD on Saturday 13 July 2024 plus The Young Hearts
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.
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 northern Scotland, Forgetting The Future is Robbie McNicol, Max Paul, Jamie Mackay and Sam Cowan. They’ve been affectionately dubbed “Scotland’s most northerly indie-rock band” and have toured the UK several times including playing festivals like Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Isle of Wight and more. They recorded with the legend Edwyn Collins of Orange Juice and are signed to InTime Records releasing their debut album Broken Phones & Hormones, which clocked-up hundreds of thousands of streams and saw them featured by publications including The Scotsman, as well as securing airplay on Amazing Radio (both in the UK and the US).
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, 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