Despite being banned from any and all public spaces, Evil Scientist continues to terrorise the city of cork through alt-rock psychedelic indie pop funk jazz inspired songs. They headline Fred Zeppelins in CORK, Ireland on Saturday 11 April 2026
Homework are a four-piece rock band from Glasgow. Santiago, Michael, Lizzie, and Andrew make volatile, lo-fi informed loping fuzz pop informed by a lifelong devotion to indie heroes like Pavement, Teenage Fanclub and shaped by the shoddy acoustics of budget practice spaces and temperamental gear. Self-described slackers with full-time jobs, the band have built a reputation for chaotic, yet melodic live shows and earned international radio play from their two EPs. They support Lemon Drink at McChuills in GLASGOW on Friday 20 March 2026
Animal Animal are a fiercely independent and proudly Irish, heavy post-rock quartet that always brings the noise. With punching riffs, dancing grooves, and a captivating energy, you will be immersed in their sound from the get go. They headline Pharmacia in LIMERICK in Ireland on Friday 10 April 2026
Inver are a brand new indie rock band from the Highland capital. They support KATANES at Central Hotel in THURSO on Saturday 28 February 2026
Hailing from Aberdeen, Saint Disco are a high energy, rock and roll indie guitar band. They play Cafe Drummonds in ABERDEEN on Saturday 8 August 2026
Myshkin’s Ruby Warblers is the project of award-winning US songwriter and multimedia artist Myshkin, now based in the Scottish Highlands thanks to a prestigious UK Global Talent Visa. They kicked off 2026 as the Artist of the Week in The Scotsman and clocked-up airplay via Amazing Radio (in both the US and the UK). They’ve won the New Orleans Music Industry Award for Best Folk Album and performed at major festivals including Vancouver Folk Festival, Pickathon, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Brooklyn Americana Fest and Joshua Tree Music Festival. They perform at Nice N Sleazy in GLASGOW on Wednesday 22 April 2026 and support Mike West at The Castle Hotel in MANCHESTER on Thursday 23 April 2026
Mike West is the singer songwriter behind legendary Manchester band The Man From Delmonte, who performed a reunion show at The Ritz in December 2025. Support comes from award-winning US songwriter and multimedia artist Myshkin’s Ruby Warblers now based in the Scottish Highlands thanks to a prestigious UK Global Talent Visa. Join them at The Castle Hotel in MANCHESTER on Thursday 23 April 2026
Hailing from Derry in Northern Ireland sensory overload. are a noisy grunge influenced 4-piece group. They headline Bennigans in DERRY on 3 March 2026 with support from Belfast band Foreign Mornings and Northwest Emo
Sean By Mercy is the music project of multi-award-winning poet, filmmaker and singer-songwriter Sean Lionadh, whose haunting, powerhouse vocal drives dramatic, emotionally charged dark pop-rock influenced by Patti Smith, Nick Cave and Florence and the Machine. They began 2026 as Artist of the Week in Scotland on Sunday, secured airplay via Amazing Radio, and they’ve previously enjoyed support across the BBC and featured in The Glasgow Guardian, with sold-out performances at LGBTQ+ night Queer Theory and Sofar Sounds. Live, they perform as a powerful six-piece band consisting of Kyle Stewart, Ewan Laing, Dorian Cloudsley, Rachel Wilson, Dylan Kilgour and Dean Cargill. Lionadh first rose to prominence with his viral short film / poem Time For Love, confronting homophobia in modern society. They launch their new EP at The Old Hairdressers, Glasgow, on Thursday 5 March 2026
For fans of artists like Billie Eilish and Wolf Alice > ivies are an indie folk trio based in the north east of England. Since their original releases as a 5 piece band, their music has similarly become more intimate – introspective lyrics supported by stripped back, haunting ambience. Early success with previous singles having airplay on BBC Radio 1, their new songs offer a matured sound, sure to resonate with existing and new listeners alike. They perform alongside The Painting at Little Buildings in NEWCASTLE on Saturday 7 February 2026
Brittle, formerly known as Cameron Ferguson, are a band with roots across Scotland, from The Highlands to the central belt. They blend shoegaze with alt-rock and have supported Declan Welsh and the Decadent West, performed at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival and Glasgow’s iconic King Tuts. They headline The Tooth and Claw in INVERNESS on Saturday 6 June 2026
Lemon Drink are a five-piece from Glasgow, blending infectious hooks, killer choruses and bold, sassy energy. Their sound is an intoxicating blend of gritty indie rock and alt-pop charm; modern yet nostalgic, with echoes of ‘90s and early 2000s indie reimagined through a fresh and rebellious lens. They’ve supported acts including Carla J. Easton, Cloth, Lazy Day, Our Girl and Poster Paints, and headlined Glasgow’s iconic King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut. Their debut EP Better Run earned spins on BBC Radio Scotland, Amazing Radio and Track of the Week on RAPAL, in addition to Spotify playlist support. They headline McChuills in GLASGOW on Friday 20 March 2026
Consisting of brothers Ciaran and Jordan Murray plus Jonny Emerson, Marta Leslie, Lewis Taylor and Cameron Roxburgh, Glasgow-based sextet The Painting boasts members from Shetland, Oban, Clydebank and Glasgow. For fans of The 1975, Sam Fender, Fleetwood Mac they secured Artist of the Week in Scotland on Sunday, airplay via BBC Introducing on BBC Radio Scotland and thanks to John Kennedy on his X-Posure show on Radio X. They headline Little Buildings in NEWCASTLE on Saturday 7 February 2026
Mossy are a four-piece shoegaze / alternative rock band based in Cork City, Ireland. The band consists of Brian McDonnell, Catriona Murphy, Joe O’Reilly and Kate Dunlea. Their music blends subtle yet charged lyricism with ethereal soundscapes, lush guitars, swirling vocals, and hard-hitting post-punk tones shaping their signature sound. Mossy’s recent releases include 1990 and Unconditionally. They headline Fred Zeppelins in CORK in Ireland on Saturday 14 February 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.
Manchester band The Falls have risen quickly, building a reputation for sharp songwriting and high-energy guitar pop inspired by The Courteeners, The Kooks and Jake Bugg. After selling out their hometown headline show at The Deaf Institute, the band took their sound on the road, playing key venues across Glasgow, Edinburgh, Sheffield and London. National radio support followed on John Kennedy’s show on Radio X, helping propel their debut EP Viva La Falls past 100,000 streams in under six months. That momentum continues into 2026, when The Falls return home to headline Manchester’s iconic O2 Academy for another sold-out show, alongside the release of their second EP in partnership with development label Revo Pro. They headline Gullivers in MANCHESTER on Saturday 7 November 2026
Hailing from Fife, Scotland, Arienas are an Indie- Rock band oozing energy and passion. From their live shows to their releases, they have shown nothing but swagger and pure rock n roll adrenaline. With songs carried by powerful guitar riffs and catchy hooks. They support Eyes of Home at Sneaky Pete’s in EDINBURGH on 14 November 2025
For fans of New Order, St Vincent and Japanese Breakfast, Beauty Sleep consists of producer / songwriters Cheylene Murphy and Ryan McGroarty. The Derry duo’s debut album Be Kind was shortlisted for Best Album at the Northern Ireland Music Prize earning the pair support via BBC Radio Ulster, Radio One, 6Music, RTE2fm, Amazing Radio, Hot Press, Get In Her Ears, Nialler9 and The Belfast Telegraph. They’ve also clocked-up over one million streams and performed at festivals including SXSW and The Great Escape. They headline The Union Bar at Queens University Student Union in BELFAST on Thursday 12 February 2026
For fans of The Cure, DIIV, DMA’s, and Alvvays. Moody Moody are an alternative band from Aberdeen, weaving together shoegaze and dream pop textures to create alternative bangers. Songwriters Levi Kelman (vocals, guitar) and Jack Nisbet (guitar) craft the noisy sonic tapestry on guitars, while the rhythm section of Marc Culley (bass) and Phil Collingbourne (drums) lay down a powerfully warm backbone. They headline Cafe Drummonds in ABERDEEN on Saturday 4 April 2026
BRSR are an alternative rock band from Glasgow. They’ve earned support on Amazing Radio both in the US and UK and they have performed in some of Glasgow’s most iconic venues, including King Tut’s, Wah Wah Hut and McChuill’s. Their third single, Portals, arrives 30 January 2026, offering a darker, more expansive evolution of their sound with their debut album, A Field of Manmade Fires, set for release on 27 February 2026 with an album release party at Roccos in GLASGOW on 13 March 2026
The Suite are an exciting new young band from Derry bringing an energetic and youthful rock sound. Channeling an alternative rock sound in their first year of releasing music they accumulated over 39,000 streams on Spotify. Influenced by the likes of Inhaler, Oasis, The Strokes, and the Arctic Monkeys, The Suite blends nostalgic melodies with modern flair. They headline The Union Bar at Queens University Student Union in BELFAST on Friday 28 November 2025
Fern Strachan is a dynamic young Caithness musician with a distinct voice and an eclectic range of musical influences. Fern has been honing her craft and building a local following in the north of Scotland in and around Caithness and has now recruited four talented musicians to craft a fresh, compelling sound. Combining original works with a selection of established songs. They support Socialites at Harpers Bar & Function Suite in WICK on Saturday 8 November 2025 alongside KATANES
With members hailing from Scotland, England, Spain and Italy, Clay Rings bring a pop of colour to the Glasgow scene. They’ve been championed by The Scotsman, SNACK Magazine, Sunny G Radio, and performed at Stag and Dagger festival, King Tuts and Eden Festival. They support Sean By Mercy at The Old Hairdressers in GLASGOW on Thursday 5 March 2026
Alice Sloan is an 18 year old singer-songwriter from Bangor in Northern Ireland, influenced by artists such as Fiona Apple, Jeff Buckley, Adrianne Lenker and Haley Heynderickx. Her debut EP Borrowed Not Bought is raw and personal, with uncompromising lyrics touching on themes of self-discovery and paving your own path. She joins Sheela at The Union Bar at Queens University Student Union in BELFAST on Thursday 25 September 2025
Hailing from the Scottish Borders, The Shambles are reigniting the spirit of raw, authentic guitar music for a new generation. They headline MacArts in GALASHIELS on Saturday 28 March 2026
JOYFUL is a singer-songwriter hailing from Aberdeen, Scotland. His music packs a punch with his unique voice and guitar playing. Alongside this, his bald head and big beard make him hard to forget! His songs are always lyrically raw and touch on his on-going war with mental health problems, especially depression. Through his pain and struggle, he really hopes that he can give others a sense of JOY and HOPE in the midst of their struggles. He supports Florence Jack at Cafe Drummonds in ABERDEEN on 25 September 2025
FAEDA are a four-piece indie rock band hailing from Thurso (Scottish Highlands), consisting of Robbie McNicol (Singer), Sam Cowan (Drummer), Cole Cummings (Bassist), and Jamie Mackay (Lead Guitarist). Known for their captivating and relentlessly energetic stage presence, they have quickly carved out a name for themselves in the UK music scene. Their electrifying performances have seen them share stages with notable acts such as Sam Fender, The View, The Lottery Winners, THE HARA, The Luka State, King Charles, Peat and Diesel, and many more. The band have also Sold Out back-to-back headline tours across Scotland and have made waves at major festivals, including the Isle of Wight Festival (55,000 cap arena), Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival – playing the main stage (25,000 cap arena) – Liverpool Sound City, earning them a feature in NME, and many others
Florence Jack is an electro-pop artist from Aberdeenshire. She’s been championed by BBC Introducing, BBC in the Afternoons, BBC Radio nan Gàidheal, The Skinny, Scotland on Sunday Ireland’s national TV and Radio broadcaster RTÉ and scores of regional stations like CamGlen. She performed at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival on the Off Axis stage, She supports Aurora Engine at Sneaky Pete’s in EDINBURGH on Friday 17 October 2025
The Nohans are an indie quartet hailing from Glasgow, featuring Ewan McKenna, Callum Edwards, Tom Haley and Darren Green. They’ve performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and they’ve been championed by Lomond Radio and the Strathclyde Telegraph. They headline The Poetry Club at SWG3 in GLASGOW on Thursday 31 July 2025
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
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 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 headline The Union Bar at Queens University Student Union in BELFAST on Thursday 25 September 2025
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 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 are a four-piece alternative rock band from Scotland, comprised of Cameron Dalgleish, Billy Rundle, Freya Allan and Samuel Cormack. Since playing music together as childhood friends, the band have compiled an array of original alternative rock music, beginning with their debut album Home Recordings which – as suggested by the title – they recorded, mixed, and mastered on their own from home. The group have performed at HMV and The Tunnels in their native Aberdeen, McChuills in Glasgow and release new single Sisyphus in November with a headline gig at The Tunnels in ABERDEEN on Friday 14 November 2025 to coincide. Support from Sick Pay and Sonnet
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.
Lewis Wiles is a singer-songwriter hailing from the picturesque Speyside town of Elgin in Moray. He’s toured extensively throughout Europe and presented his own music show on local radio. A founding member of Scottish folk/ceilidh outfit Footerin’ Aboot and the band Kilderkin he’s been championed by Scotland On Sunday, Roddy Hart on BBC Radio Scotland, Jim Gellaty on Amazing Radio, and played festivals such as Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Celtic Connections and the Eden Festival. Alongside his band he headlines ETH at Elgin Sports & Community Centre in ELGIN on Saturday 22 November 2025
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, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, 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 is a cinematic alt-pop artist known for her unique fusion of lush harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and catchy beats. Her latest single, The Difference, co-produced with Tom Wilding (Melanie C, Gabrielle Aplin), explores the power of taking that first step toward your dreams, even when the full path is still unclear. Having performed at festivals like Glastonbury, Bristol Harbour Festival, and Redfest, with airplay courtesy of BBC Introducing and several local radio stations across the UK, Ria Timkin is definitely an artist to watch.
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 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 headline The Union Bar at Queens University Student Union in BELFAST on Thursday 12 March 2026
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.
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
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.
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 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 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 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.
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
In Crisis are a young rock trio hailing from Thurso. They support KATANES at Central Hotel in THURSO on Saturday 28 February 2026.
FOOSUM are a five-piece alternative rock band hailing from Caithness. They support KATANES at Harpers Bar in WICK on 14 December 2024
Socialites are a promising young indie rock band hailing from Wick, Caithness. They headline Harpers Bar & Function Suite in WICK on Saturday 8 November 2025
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 from performing in various other bands. They’ve played the Off Axis stage at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival and toured across Scotland. They headline Central Hotel in THURSO on 28 February 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.
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
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 are a fearless all female four-piece rock band, hailing from the West of Scotland. Despite being relative newcomers, forming in 2024, they’ve already hit some significant milestones. The group headlined King Tuts Wah Wah Hut for their debut gig, returning to the iconic venue earlier this year for the New Year’s Revolution Festival. They’ve been Artist of the Week in Scotland On Sunday, secured airplay via BBC Introducing, Radio Wigwam, Amazing Radio, Lomond Radio plus some international attention. They’ve also performed at Pavilion Festival, Prestfest, and Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, where they played both the Seedlings stage and the intimate Tomatin Bothy Sessions with Netsounds. They headline Nice N Sleazy in GLASGOW on Saturday 6 December 2025.
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!
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
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
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 Sonnet at Elgin Town Hall in ELGIN on Saturday 9 May 2026
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. He headlines Ulster Sports Club in BELFAST on 27 February 2026
Sonnet are an 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 clocking up over 10,000 streams, supported acts like Kyle Falconer (The View) and performed at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival. They headline ETH at Elgin Sports & Community Centre in ELGIN on Saturday 9 May 2026
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
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.
Foreign Mornings are a fast-paced alt. rock band from Belfast and Bangor. They’ve been championed by Radio 1, RTE2XM, BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio, Hot Press and The Scotsman. Taking inspiration from artists such as Nirvana and Foo Fighters. They’ve toured the UK and Ireland several times and performed at festivals such as; Stendhal, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival and Sound of Belfast. They headline The Belfast Barge in BELFAST on Saturday 18 April 2025
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