Iodynes

Iodynes are an alt-rock band from Inverness taking influence from the likes of Foo Fighters and Biffy Clyro to create there own unique spin on alt rock. They headline The Tooth and Claw in INVERNESS on Friday 3 October 2024

The Vandees

The Vandees consists of Garbhán Ó Somacháin, Mark McLaughlin, Jim Duffy and Ruairi Martin. They support Black Lanterns at Bennigans in Derry on Friday 25 April 2025

Black Lanterns

Black Lanterns are an alt-rock trio from Derry, consisting of Reece Nelson, Jack Meenan and Luke Sharkey. They headline Bennigans Bar in DERRY on Friday 25 April 2025 with support from Stout Talk plus The Vandees 

Raining in December

Raining in December is a post-hardcore rock band hailing from Dublin, Ireland. Known for blending Western and Asian musical influences together. They support Pretty Ltd at Fibber Magees on 30 March 2025

Sudden Impact

Sudden Impact is a rock band from Dublin, Ireland consisting of siblings Seán and Eve alongside Pearse and Bowden. Their influences range from Mötley Crüe and Queen to Jamiroquai and Sonic Youth. The support Pretty Ltd at Fibber Magees on 30 March 2025

Overgrown

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

Sheela

Sheela are a grunge punk band based and formed in Belfast. Having met at the Oh Yeah Centre, the group have taken major stylistic influences from bands such as Hole, Le Tigre, PJ Harvey, and Veruca Salt. Sheela have grown over the year and grasped a heavy punk sound to create their own original music, releasing their debut single ‘Anarchy in Versailles’ in October 2024. They support Stout Talk at The Union Bar at Queens University Student Union in Belfast on 28 March 2025

The Folk Drama

Based in Glasgow, The Folk Drama features one member from Los Angeles, and one from Edinburgh (guess which!) . Recording debut EP now!

Girl Upstairs

Hailing from the Scottish Borders, Girl Upstairs is a singer-songwriter currently based in Glasgow. Taking inspiration from artists such as Phoebe Bridgers, Joni Mitchell and Karine Polwart. She has been featured on BBC Introducing Scotland, Radio nan Gaidheal, TD4 Radio, Amazing Radio and played King Tut’s as part of their Summer Nights sessions. She supports The Marches on 8 March 2025 at The Poetry Club at SWG3

Sophia Grover

Sophia Grover is a 20-year-old alternative pop artist based in Edinburgh, originally from London. A multi-instrumentalist, she was originally classically trained in saxophone, now blending piano, guitar, and vocals.  Inspired by a variety of genres, expect to hear some Indian electronics (a testament to her heritage), orchestral soundscapes and heavy rock n roll. She headlines The Mash House (middle room) in EDINBURGH on Friday 9 November 2025 

Delirium

Delirium are a four-piece alternative rock band based in Aberdeen, consisting of Cameron Dalgleish, Billy Rundle, Samuel Cormack, and Freya Allan. The group have performed at HMV and The Tunnels in their native Aberdeen and McChuills in Glasgow.  They recorded and produced their self-titled debut album and headline The Tunnels in ABERDEEN on Friday 14 November 2025

Pretty Ltd

Pretty LTD are the newest grungey/poppy/ rocky/pop-rock/rock-pop band from Dublin, Ireland. The trio are influenced by acts including Jamie Lenman, Reuben, Biffy Clyro, Queens of the Stone Age and Motion City Soundtrack. They’ve toured Ireland, supported acts like Cherym and Robert Grace and been championed by The Unsigned Guide, Maximum Volume, Uber Rock, Today FM and more. They headline Fibber Magees in DUBLIN on Sunday 30 March 2025

SPRING

SPRING are a three-piece band that make original music, inspired from the 90s alternative scene: influences include Deerhunter, The Cure, New Order, and Radiohead. They support Wicked Are The Branches at the Hallamshire Hotel in SHEFFIELD on 7 March 2025

The Girlfriend Complex

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.

Joe Goodall

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.

Lewis Wiles

Lewis Wiles is an acoustic singer-songwriter hailing from Moray. A founding member of ceilidh outfit Footerin Aboot, who enjoyed success with a number 14 single, festival appearances and supporting acts such as Skerryvore. He went onto form trad trio Kilderkin who supported Manran, Skippinish and performed at Celtic Connections. Returning to live in Moray, Lewis has turned his attention to bringing his existing songbook to life alongside local session musicians and good friends, Lewis’ recordings represent the very best of Moravian music.

N19

North Nineteen (N19) is a vibrant, family-run pub with warm red decor, specialising in steaks, real ales and whiskies. Situated on the corner of Kingsdown Road & Sussex Way in Holloway N19, the pub hosts regular live music and open mic nights. Off Axis x North Nineteen (N19) in LONDON on Saturday 22 February 2025

Ellyn Oliver

Blending elements of folk, jazz, blues, pop, and gospel, Ellyn Oliver is Artist of the Week in The Scotsman secured airplay via BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio, Christian station UCB and Radio Wigwam. She has performed at festivals like Celtic Connections, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Orkney Jazz and Blues Festival, and Limivady Jazz and Blues Festival in Northern Ireland. Watch out for several launch parties to coincide with singles released from her Seaglass EP.

Ria Timkin

Ria Timkin is a cinematic alt-pop artist known for blending lush harmonies, intricate live looping, and heartfelt lyrics. Latest single The Difference was co-produced by Tom Wilding  (Melanie C, Gabrielle Aplin). Having performed at festivals like Glastonbury, Harbour Festival, and Redfest with airplay courtesy of BBC Introducing, Ria Timkin is definitely one to watch. She supports La Di Da alongside Mark Hegan at Fibber Magees in DUBLIN on 23 February 2025.

Corner Shop Prophets

Corner Shop Prophets is a ragtag bunch of professional musicians who needed the excuse to play a few songs that aren’t requested during the usual Saturday night sessions. Influences are pulled from every direction – from traditional country to Americana and punk rock. They support Scol at Bennigans Bar in DERRY on Friday 28 March 2025

PeaceGates

PeaceGates is an electrifying young indie rock band known for their high-energy sound and Passion. Blending classic rock, post-punk, and psychedelic pop, they aim to leave a lasting impact on Music Scene.They support The Scarlet Cavaliers on The Union Bar at Queen’s University Student Union, Belfast on Friday 31 January 2025

Quality Control

Quality Control are a female four piece hailing from Glasgow. Influenced by Riotgrrl, Sonic Youth, Amyl and the Sniffers also some heavier acts like Deftones and the current punk/post punk scene from Glasgow. They’ve played the King Tuts New Years Revolution festival other Glasgow institutions like Nice N Sleazy and with artists like alongside Leeds band Cherry Fuzz Club as and Glasgow group Dalmatic. They support Cupid Stunts alongside Forgetting The Future at The Poetry Club SWG3, in Glasgow on 21 February 2025.

Red Hot n Dizzy

Red Hot n Dizzy are a rock n roll band from Bangor, Ireland. They support The Scarlet Cavaliers on 31 January 2025 at The Union Bar @ Queens University Student Union

La Di Da

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 

Muddy Elephant

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

PILOSA

PILOSA is a Psychedelic rock project with an overarching narrative; set in a land of over-evolved sloths and anteaters, the PILOSA queendom is subject to great power struggles and philosophical debate. The Derry-based quartet, James Tomlinson, Rosa Walsh, Jack Quigg and Ryan Holmes reimagine modern life through the lenses of quirky characters and dramatic surrealist depictions of monopoly capitalism

Gary’s Rainbow Shop

Gary’s Rainbow Shop are from Paisley and are influenced by artists such as Biffy Clyro, Soundgarden, Foo Fighters and Alter Bridge. The band consists of Conar Girvan, Adam MacDonald, and brothers Connor Hepburn and Kieran Hepburn. They’ve been championed by Jim Gellatly on Amazing Radio and support Howling Home on 28 December 2024 at The Hug and Pint in Glasgow.

Key North

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

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

Pommes Frites

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.

Rascal

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.

Frogeggs

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.

Phonic Bloom

Hailing from Belfast, Phonic Bloom create powerful, driving, alt. rock. They support The Scarlet Cavaliers at The Union Bar at Queen’s University Student Union in BELFAST on 5 December 2024

The Scarlet Cavaliers

The Scarlet Cavaliers are a Northern Ireland based Rock n Roll band. They headline The Union Bar at Queen’s University Student Union in BELFAST on 31 January 2025 with support from Red Hot n Dizzy and PeaceGates

Precious INK

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.

Wicked Are The Branches

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

OCHISIA

Hailing from Newcastle Upon Tyne OCHISIA are influenced by artists including The Used, My Chemical Romance, Funeral For A Friend, Paramore, Alkaline Trio and As It Is. The band sold out The Globe earlier this year, the launch party for their debut EP Death Never Comes Easy and played shows in Sunderland, Gateshead and Stockton.

Dead Wax

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

Output

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.

Public Access

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

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.

Mondays Child

Monday’s Child are an alternative rock band consisting of the McKay sisters Jen (vocals), Lauren (guitar), and Clara (bass), alongside their friend Caitlin Lenfestey (drums).  Growing up in a musical household, their sound blends grungy, upbeat rock anthems with moody, ethereal pieces. Major influences on the band include The Breeders, Queens of the Stone Age, Hole, Jeff Buckley and Alice in Chains. They secured airplay courtesy of BBC Radio Ulster and RTE 2FM and with recording sessions booked towards the end of 2024. They play the Off Axis x Un-Convention showcase at Output and support Foreign Mornings at Oh Yeah Music Centre on Friday 15 November 2024 part of Sound of Belfast festival 

Gambit

Gambit are a rock & roll band based in Edinburgh, combining classic rock, blues and hard rock. The band consists of Emma Youmans, Chris Walker, Owen Morrow and Alistair Mackenzie, who come from a range of backgrounds and hometowns. Relative newcomers to the live scene, Gambit formed in early 2024. Listen to their debut EP Renaissance. They headline The Mash House (Middle Floor) in EDINBURGH on Friday 21 March 2025

In Crisis

In Crisis are a young rock trio hailing from Thurso. They support KATANES at Harpers Bar & Function Suite in WICK on Saturday 14 December 2024.

FOOSUM

FOOSUM are a five-piece alternative rock band hailing from Caithness. They support KATANES at Harpers Bar in WICK on 14 December 2024

Socialites

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

KATANES

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.

Above as Below

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.

Bees & Sawdust

Bees & Sawdust are a promising Dublin based post-hardcore band from Galway, Ireland. They support Ultraviolet at The Union Bar, Queens University Student Union in BELFAST on Thursday 3 October 2024

CAITYY

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

Stout Talk

Hailing from Omagh, Stout Talk are a promising Belfast-based, post-punk band who’ve enjoyed support from Hot Press and RTE. They released their debut EP  Songs About Water earlier this year with a sold-out launch party. The group headline The Union Bar at Queens University Students’ Union on Thursday 14 November 2024 as part of Off Axis at Sound of Belfast festival. Support acts will be discovered via artist discovery network Amplead.

The Marches

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

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

Unit IV are a Manchester based indie rock quartet they support Ed Armeson at The Rat & Pigeon, MANCHESTER on 20 November 2024.

Oscar Bryant and The Bluebirds

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.

Diving Horse

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

Tomcat

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

UnConvention

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.

Bad Saint. Promotions are a Manchester based promoter helping artists cut their teeth without the pain

Sound of Belfast

Sound Of Belfast 2024 x Off Axis the festival takes place throughout the city in November full details coming soon see https://soundofbelfast.com

Office for Personal Development

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

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 DonaldTony 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

Keane Baldwin

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

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

Drew Thomas

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

Boys Should Learn

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 

Skeeve

Alt-rock shoe gaze-inspired group Skeeve hail from Derby. They support The Roster at The Indie Night, The Victoria Inn, Derby on Friday 26 July 2024

The Roster

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

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

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. His songs have also inspired comparisons to artists such as U2, Simon and Garfunkel and Bruce Springsteen.

Sonnet

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.

Reliever

Formed in August 2023 and hailing from the Highlands of Scotland, indie rock band Reliever consists of Billy Goodall, Jamie Karnphan, Flynn Wilson and Ewan Campbell, Reliever take inspiration from artists such as Catfish and the Bottlemen, Oasis, Foo Fighters and The Stereophonics. They headline Upstairs, INVERNESS on Saturday 22 February 2025

Harry Miles-Watson & The Union

Harry Miles-Watson is refreshingly different, incorporating a varied melting pot of genres and styles, with aspects of post-punk, folk, country, rock, pop and even jazz. The Edinburgh-based artist has already sold out several shows in Scotland’s capital city, headlined Glasgow’s King Tuts and played gigs in Manchester, Leeds, and London. They’ve also secured the Artist of the Week spot in Scotland On Sunday 

OCEXNS

OCEXNS are a dynamic indie-rock outfit hailing from the heart of Scotland. They are draw from a diverse range of musical influences, to craft compelling soundscapes that blend traditional indie rock sensibilities with their own unique Scottish stamp. They support Flair alongside KATANES at The Poetry Club at SWG3 in Glasgow on 20 December 2024

Low Rise

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

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

Baroda

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.

Forgetting The Future

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

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.

Mima Merrow

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 AxisUn-Convention showcase at Output as part of Sound of Belfast festival