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Plus Face Vs Heel, Post Descartes, Youth Man & Caught In The Moment

ONLY AFTER DARK -OAD is a monthly club night based on the Bowie nights and the Rum Runner/Blitz Club nights of the late '70s/early '80s. The music played originates from the early '70s to the early '80s, although there may be the occasional track outside that timeframe.

MUSIC
There are normally half a dozen Bowie tracks added to which are a selection of tracks by artists such as Adam & The Ants, B52s, Blondie, Clash, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, Gary Numan, Grace Jones, Heaven 17, Human League, Iggy Pop, Japan, Joy Division, Kraftwerk, Magazine, OMD, Psychedelic Furs, Roxy Music, Sex Pistols, Soft Cell, Simple Minds, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Spandau Ballet, Sparks, T.Rex, Talking Heads, Ultravox and many other artists from the Glam Rock/Punk/New Wave/Electronic and New Romantic genres.

GUEST DJs

DJ ELECTRIC DREAM -Is the brainchild behind Londons premier synthpop/electropop club night,

BEDSITLAND.
Starting as an idea in her head, she brought it to life and soon built up the night playing the best in retro and modern synthpop music to a fun packed dancefloor, added to which were the best new and exciting live bands!
She is currently a resident DJ at Re-Make/Re-Model, and regularly guest DJs at other 80s/Alternative/Electronic events.

WIGGY STARDUST -Was a regular face at the early 80s London club nights likeThe Batcave, Camden Palace, Mud Club and Kit Kat.
Part of the team behind the fabulous dress up night Rockabaret and now spinning tunes at Bedsitland and Re-Make/Re-Model, the club night he co-founded with DJ Electric Dream.

VISUALS
The music is accompanied by use of video screens showing a combination of promos and miscellaneous videos.

DRESS CODE
The more individual and glamorous the better, but most important ... be yourself!!! See you there!

Jimmy Cliff,OM(bornJames Chamberson 1 April 1948) is a Jamaican musician, singer and actor. He is the only currently living musician to hold theOrder of Merit, the highest honour that can be granted by theJamaicangovernment for achievement in the arts and sciences. He is best known amongmainstreamaudiences forsongssuch as "Sitting in Limbo," "You Can Get It If You Really Want," and "Many Rivers to Cross" from thesoundtracktoThe Harder They Come, which helped popularize reggae across the world;[2]and hiscoversofCat Stevens' "Wild World" andJohnny Nash's "I Can See Clearly Now" from thefilmCool Runnings. Outside of the reggae world, he is probably best known for his film appearance inThe Harder They Come. Jimmy Cliff was one of five performers inducted into theRock and Roll Hall of Famein 2010.

1EYE are back with their exciting new Rocksteady sound. Taking influence from the likes of John Holt, Ken Boothe and The Heptones, their eagerly awaited second album is guaranteed to rock the dance-floor! 1EYE are recording at their Birmingham studio with final production completed by Soljie Hamilton (Channel One) in Kingston, Jamaica. 1EYEs first album Whiskey Business clearly shows their love for reggae music. This was only made possible by the diverse backgrounds of 1EYE's members who have worked with some of the most respected names in the business.

Alek and his brother AndySax occasionally feature as Plan Bs brass section and are in the official Love Goes Down video as well as the recent Hewlett Packard HP Beats advert. They also feature as Russian gangsters in the forthcoming movie Ill Manors, directed by Plan B and released in cinemas early 2012.

Andy toured with Plan B in 2010 upon the release of his hugely successful album The Defamation Of Strickland Banks. He played at a variety of venues and festivals including Royal Festival Hall, Shepherds Bush Empire, Glastonbury and Radio 1s Big Weekend and appeared on a number of TV shows including Later Live with Jools Holland and Alan Carrs Chatty Man. 1EYE have also supported UB40, Toots & The Maytals and Musical Youth.

1EYE s Whiskey Business enjoyed success with regular play on International radio stations and live support slots with Toots and the Maytals and Musical Youth. The exciting new Rocksteady set with its sweet sounds and skanking licks will take you back to late 60s Kingston and force you into shaking a leg or two!


www.1EYEuk.com
www.facebook.com/1EYEuk

Wheatusis an American rock group fromNorthport, New York. They are best known for their 2000 single "Teenage Dirtbag" which was featured in the movieLoser, as well as in theHBOminiseriesGeneration Kill.

Trivax is a four piece Thrash Black/Death Metal band formed in November of 2010 in Tehran, Iran which later moved to Birmingham, England.

Catapult Club presents

CASUAL AGENDA

PlusThe Tone Thieves, Venkman, plus The State of Things

The UK Cultare the UK's Number 1 tribute to the 80's rock band The Cult, the only tribute in the UK to have a singer that looks and sounds like Ian Astbury, the only tribute to have a guitarist that can pull off Billy Duffy's solo's note for note and whom is recognized by guitarists worldwide, AND the only tribute to be as authentic as the real band!

Rebel Yell (Billy Idol Tribute)- If you're a Billy Idol fan, or even if you're not,you are going to love this show.Richard Hagan's Tribute to Billy Idol, "Rebel Yell", has been touring the UK for 7 years,Richard's charisma and amazing voice together with his phenomenal interaction with the crowd ensures a spectacular evening's entertainment.

ZOMBIE CLUB - Brings classic and cult sounds from the era of the Batcave in London and flirts with those that played and danced at the Barrel Organ, The Power House, Steptoes and Zig Zag days of old.

Playing mainly classic Goth, New Wave, Synth and Punk with a splatter of cool glam thrown in. Nothing past 1990, which appeals to the original old skool crowd but also the new faces that are hearing these sounds for the 1st time. Not just a club night but a warm social gathering of friends, brought together by the scene. Ultra friendly and very welcoming for new faces. Always remembering that we class this event as a "wanker free zone" A place to dress up if you want. No one will stare....only admire!! We have a regular following of friends that attend from across the UK and even as far as Europe.

2 years since the birth of Zombie and still going strong!! Each event is planned with enthusiasm and real passion by the DJs Had and Dave because they are doing what they love most.

Visual delight and Ghostly Host Count Porl alongside Nong Fu Teresa have the job of introducing new faces, making people feel welcome and look out for The Count strutting his stuff around midnight.....a sight not to be missed! Steve Morgan doing a sterling Job with the Social networking and making friends with those who intend coming along.

Numbers have stayed solid throughout the 2 years. It's kept fresh with new faces at every event because it's a night worth waiting for.

As for the Zombie event flyers created by Had.......collected by many and a feast on the eyes before the night even begins. It's always been worth the effort as far as we are concerned.

Not only is THePETEBOX one of the world's finest human Beatboxers, he has spent the past two years crafting a whole new approach to using his vocal dexterity to create music.His performances are more similar to that of a full band as he builds each layer of his tracks live using a loop pedal to construct fully crafted songs before the amazed audience. They are taken on a journey of real time music production which builds up and delivers a full frequency spectrum of sound, from deep bass, to high pitched trumpets and multiple vocal harmonies - all made with his mouth!This pioneering endeavour won THePETEBOX a Channel 4Talent Award, placing him alongside some of the countrys most promising creative and innovative individuals and adding to his earlier gained title as Radio 1 Beatboxing Champion.He has taken his show around Africa and Europe as well as a host of UK performances, which have mesmerised crowds at Glastonbury, Isle of White Festival, Bestival, Creamfields and V Festival amongst many others.His breathtaking abilities to create, and re-create sounds and arrangements encompassing many styles of music from hip-hop to drum & bass, jazz, house, garage and rock have established him as an explosive live performer and seen him play at countless club nights and festivals around the world over the past three years.He has toured and collaborated with Jay Sean, Foreign Beggars and Diversity, leading to notable appearances on MTV, and E4 Music - while he has also supported heavyweights like Grandmaster Flash, Will Smith, Pendulum, Mystery Jets, Grooverider, Tim Westwood and even The Human League. Guest appearances on national radio Kerrang! and Absolute and across BBC radio and television have helped him gain widespread recognition, on top of a career highlight performance in front of over 10,000 people in Trafalgar Square at the World Free Running Championships, where he of course smashed it.He has also been showcased on television sets across Latin America after being flown over to Mexico to star in an advert for Telefnica Movistar - or 02 as its better known in the UK - which aired in Mexico, Panama and Guatemala.This year THePETEBOX will continue to push boundaries with his first solo studio project, more live shows around the globe and collaborations with a host of producers.He is also hard at work with the bands Swimming, and WeShowUpOnRadaR and is making beats and sounds for the new Phil Kieran album, due to be released on Cocoon run in technos German heartland by Sven Vth.Hold tight for yet another action packed year for THePETEBOX!

SUBCULTURE IS BACK!!

We are pleased to announce that our third night of Subculture is back at the Ballroom Birmingham (formerly the Carling Academy) on Saturday June 2nd2012 will be our 6thAnnual Ann Summers Party!

Once again as previous years well be giving away 1000 worth of Ann Summers goodies plus well have two top prizes of vouchers for Ann Summers for the sexiest girl in lingerie (100) and the hunkiest male (50) and of course well have a fashion parade of the latest in the Ann Summers range with our Sexy Sub-Girls!

All this and the best rock and alternative night in Birmingham!

So get it on and get along to the Ballroom on Saturday June 2ndfor your sexiest night out of the year at Subculture!

PRESLEY (Gary Numan, KIK, The Corporation-Sheffield, Edwards No.8-Birmingham, Reptile-London, DRAG Radio, Sanctuary Xposed Radio) is MACHINE's resident DJ. Plus we will be having guest Dj's too.

MACHINE is an alternative club night which will mutate synths, guitars, industrial, electro, rock and everything dancey and a bit gothy. Its home is at The End which is at the side of The Ballroom (the old Academy) on Dale End, Birmingham. The End is a brand new club. It looks great, has video screens as well as being smoker friendly with a heated sun terrace that has panoramic views over the city.

Strangle Kojak are back in their hometown of Birmingham and are ready to rock!After a great start to the year making it to the final 15 of the Red Bull Bedroom Jam the four piece rock band are heading out on tour with their soon to be released first single.It will be a night not to forget!

BETTY is a five-piece pop rock band fronted by Elizabeth Ziff, Alyson Palmer and Amy Ziff are from New York City. The band's unique sound is a blend of tight harmonies layered over rocking guitars and a solid rhythm section. Since 1986, BETTY has performed memorable live shows full of exciting, hook-laden songs, clever word play and manic energy in clubs, theatres and arenas all over the world.

BETTY has recorded seven albums, including their latest "not-so-happy-holidays" cd, Snowbiz. In addition to gigging and recording, BETTY wrote and starred in a hit Off-Broadway show, BETTY RULES (directed by Michael "Rent" Greif) now touring in other cities. They write music for television and films, including the theme songs for Showtime Television's most popular show The L Word, HBO's Real Sex and Comedy Central's Out On The Edge. Their acting appearances on The L Word have catapulted this deeply beloved cult band to wilder international recognition.

Activists originally from Washington DC, BETTY began as an edgy a'cappella/spoken word/techno-beat trio known for fighting fiercely for causes in which they believe. Fierce Elizabeth (vocals, guitar), funky Alyson (vocals, bass) and funny Amy (vocals, cello) are the songwriters and arrangers, while virtuoso guitarist Tony Salvatore and sizzling drummer Mino Gori complete the band.

Kunt and the Gang are responsible for some of the webs wrongest songs and videos.
With over a million YouTube views Kunt and the Gang has become Basildons most famous export -apart from Depeche Mode, Vince, Alison Moyet, Denise Van Outen, Terry Marsh and Brian from Big Brother (black, not gay).

In recent years Kunt and the Gang have played sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and won the Malcolm Hardee Cunning Stunt Award for encouraging people to deface pictures of comedians with stickers of a crudely drawn penis and testicles. They have featured on Channel 4s shoddy low-rent internet clip show RudeTube, won Album Title Of The Year in NME, performed as guests of drug-addled pop ponce Pete Doherty and received death threats from mental Michael Jackson fans over their YouTube tribute. They have been banned from Butlins, had their YouTube channel closed down and scored two of the most inappropriately titled top 75 UK hit singles of all time.

"Life-affirmingly puerile stuff, set to one of the most infectious and upbeat melodies imaginable."CHARLIE BROOKER IN THE GUARDIAN
" jaw-dropping, potty mouthed style."NME
"A one man filth machine..."BIZARRE

Website www.kuntandthegang.co.uk

Facebook -http://www.facebook.com/kuntandthegang

Among Brothers are a Cardiff-based six-piece, who have been compared to bands like Efterklang, Grammatics and Anathallo. They fuse electronic rhythms, theatrical chants and percussive flourishes to create vibrant pop-influenced arrangements anchored by narrative themes.

Their debut EP, Homes, was released earlier this year on their own label, Barely Regal Records. Homes features the song Sam, Isaiah and the Wolf, which was chosen by Bethan Elfyn as one of her top tracks of 2010, alongside bands like Warpaint, Foals and Islet. They have also featured on The 405s compilation: Heroes Of January And February 2011, which also featured Toro Y Moi, Vessels and Munch Munch.

Among Brothers were described as one of the festival highlights by SWN organiser John Rostron, after playing the Barely Regal stage at SWN Festival 2010 to a sold out venue. This year, the band have gone on to support prominent bands such as Jeniferever, Hjaltalin, and The Thermals. Shortly after returning from their Spring 2011 UK tour, Among Brothers played the Introducing stage at the Radio 1 Big Weekend in Carlisle.

Following their sold out show at The End in Birmingham The Musgraves have confirmed their next headlining show playing The Other Room at The Ballroom, Birmingham.

HEDUCATION 11THBIRTHDAY PARTY

PRESENT DJ MONEYSHOT

Ricta (Live) Official Album Launch, DJ Mylz, DJ Adios & DJ Cro

Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams
In 1998 Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams (AKA The Grand Slambvovians) emerged from the misty hills of Sleepy Hollow, New York State, and exploded upon the psycho-folk music scene with their stunning self-produced debut release,A Good Thief Tips His Hat. The quirky quartet toured throughout the USA, rapidly developed a fiercely loyal, all-ages following, before invading the UK. Festival appearances in 2010 at Glastonbury and Rhythm Festival raised the creative stakes. Featured recently inRelix Magazine, theNew York Timesand on the hit American show,Joan of Arcadia, the charismatic live performances of Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams and whimsical blend of folk, rock, hillbilly and pop have simply captivated audiences and critics alike. "Kind like a hillbilly Pink Floyd" come see for yourself what the world is talking about.

KJM Bookings Present

LEGEND (Rise Records)

Plus Demoraliser, The Elijah plus Supports

Johnny Kowalski and the Sexy Weirdos are a brass heavy gypsy punk band that formed in early 2009 after a fight in a music shop. With tuba, trombone, cornet, percussion and violin forming part of their musical attack along side the usual guitars, drums and vocals, the band quickly became a sensation on the midlands music scene, playing a wide variety of backstreet boozers, small festivals, burlesque nights and even an animal sanctuary. 2010 saw the band widen their sound to include Brazilian rhythms and New Orleans funk, as well as producing their first two music videos for the tracks Klezmer Prayer and The Morning After, ending the year on a euphoric note with a victorious Christmas party at the O2 Academy, Birmingham.

So far, 2011 has seen the band begin work on their debut album "Victory For The Monsters" and get booked for their first major festival slot at this year's Boomtown Fair, as well as further honing the intensity of their performances at a string of venues, picking up a small army of fans along the way. Rest assured, this show is not to be missed. This might be the first time you've heard the name Johnny Kowalski and the Sexy Weirdos but it certainly won't be the last.

Main support for this show comes from the wonderful Frutaloka, another Birmingham based band with a tried and tested reputation for making audiences dance with their Latino funk rhythms and beautiful female vocals. Also playing are Mad Apple Circus, a clown crazed ska punk quintet with members strewn from here to Bristol. Opening the gig are Nighties Of The Round Table, an all female folk trio making their Ballroom debut after wowing audiences with their pretty-but-not-pretentious take on modern folk.

After the show the party will continue with djs playing an eclectic mix of gypsy, reggae, mashups and whatever else keeps everyone dancing until 6am or the last man drops, whichever comes first.

Strangle Kojak presents

BEAT DOWN OPENING NIGHT

All Ages Clubnight Dubstep / 90s / Chart Music / Rock / Indie & Dance

ONLY AFTER DARK -OAD is a monthly club night based on the Bowie nights and the Rum Runner/Blitz Club nights of the late '70s/early '80s. The music played originates from the early '70s to the early '80s, although there may be the occasional track outside that timeframe.

MUSIC
There are normally half a dozen Bowie tracks added to which are a selection of tracks by artists such as Adam & The Ants, B52s, Blondie, Clash, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, Gary Numan, Grace Jones, Heaven 17, Human League, Iggy Pop, Japan, Joy Division, Kraftwerk, Magazine, OMD, Psychedelic Furs, Roxy Music, Sex Pistols, Soft Cell, Simple Minds, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Spandau Ballet, Sparks, T.Rex, Talking Heads, Ultravox and many other artists from the Glam Rock/Punk/New Wave/Electronic and New Romantic genres.

GUEST DJ
Martyn Ware (Human League / Heaven 17 / B.E.F) will be appearing at Only After Dark for the first time playing an exclusive 2 hour DJ set.

VISUALS
The music is accompanied by use of video screens showing a combination of promos and miscellaneous videos.

DRESS CODE
The more individual and glamorous the better, but most important ... be yourself!!! See you there!

"cementing his reputation as one of the best up and coming acts around" - Funny First Mondays

very sharp & funnybig personality good stuff! Monkey Business Comedy

Chis has a mountain of quality gags to punctuate his life so far. A very funny man with loads of moments of comic genius TeaHee Comedy

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Catapult Club presents

ACTION REPLAY

Plus Guests

Catapult Club presents

The Domino set

Plus ShockParade, Rebel Movie Maker, Only Route Out & The Arkhamists

Offering up to 60 STALLS, FOUR THEMED SHOPPING ZONES, 2 PERFORMANCE STAGES, plus a full programme of entertainment & installations throughout, a cabaret lounge, chill-out areas, seating booths, DJs, a modeling competition & photo studio, it is the UKs ultimate alternative shopping experience !

EVENT HI-LIGHTS

HeresyHarlots Hospitality Team
FREE sweeties from Bizarre Magazine Ultra-Vixens Bea Sinful & Morticiaa
FREE shopping goody bags
Twisted Cabaret & Burlesque performances feat Marnie Scarlet & Joe Black
Club DJs providing music throughout
Cabaret Lounge feat Ministry of Burlesque Movers & Shakers
Photographic/Modeling Studio

Face of the Fair modeling competition in association with Spirit Model Management
Walkabout Magic & Freakshow Performances
Full Disabled Access, Cloakrooms, Cash Machine, Private Smoking Area & 4 all day parking

PROGRAMME OF ENTERTAINMENT

There will be performances throughout the day on both the Burlesque Boudoir & Cabaret Lounge stages, produced byHeresynHeelz, featuring :

Marnie Scarlet : "Marnie Scarlet aka The Scarlet Diva, is one of the most unique performers in the UK today. As well as one of the worlds best known fetish models, and a latex fashion designer at Libidex London, her fusion of fetish slanted Twisted Cabaret & Burlesque makes her arguably one of the most original performers out there"

Joe Black : "Your host for the day Joe Black is the neo-vaudevillian, real life Disney villain, the gin-addled courtesan, the anti-christ of cabaret and the one and only waltzing cynic...Eccentric to international stages, Joe Black takes to shows in an almost cartoon-esque theatrical assault, sweeping the audiences through an array of show tunes, ballads, and a rather varied but fine selection of morally questionable entertainment. "

Ministry of Burlesque Movers & Shakers : "A performance feature, showcasing the up & coming performers from Kittie Klaw's Newcomer Workshops."

LOCATION & DIRECTIONS

Dress Code : None, but feel free to look FABULOUS whatever your style, cloakrooms are available

Disabled Access : All areas of the venue including all shopping zones & the main stage are fully accessible with exception of the Cabaret Lounge. Facilities are also provided in the main entry lobby.

For more information on this event, trader enquiries, etc visitwww.thealternativeandburlesquefair.com-info@thealternativeandburlesquefair.com Facebook :HeresynHeelzor call Jules on 07825 109111.

This event is brought to you byHeresynHeelzProductions Ltd and is kindly sponsored by Burlesque Salonwww.burlesque-salon.com, Libidex Latexwww.libidex.com& Midnight Moon Art & Apparelwww.midnight-moon.com

'Futureproof combine contemporary lyrical content with a polished, slick mainstream-ready sound.
Taking pride in their live shows as much as their accomplished studio work the guys aim to produce a close to the CD musical experience for their fans but with a fantastic live element tight, current and with the addition of a live drummer for added excitement this, together with Jonni working the crowd to the max it all makes for a great gig.The band spent the first part of last summer touring schools for three weeks and had a fantastic response. This was followed up by an appearance at the O2 with Tinchy Stryder and The Hoosiers and then a show at the Shepherds Bush Empire in August. The guys worked closely with Hart media resulting in two successful radio campaigns resulting in 50 playlists for single one with 400+ plays per week.
Their self-produced videos for the first three singles were shown on The Box, Chart Show TV, Starz,AKA . Online the band enjoyed appearing on thefront page of YouTube and were featured on Muzu, Popjustice, OurZone, RockSound and more. The video for Maniac has received 164,000 views on YouTube and the latest track How Low Can You Go has in excess of 115.000 views.

Only Sky presents

A DAY OVERDUE

Plus GuestsThe Call Back Academy, Relentless in Love, Escaping Vendetta & The Breaking Ties.

The Words are a 4 piece indie rock band based in Manchester who are developing an exciting reputation as one of the top up and coming bands in the country by combining an incredible passion for music with the ability to create music for the masses.

Drawing on an enormous range of influences from David Bowie through to The Strokes, The Words have managed to create their own unique style of musicthat both entertains and excites.

The Words have opened the Incoming Festival at The Fly in London, supported The Stranglers at the Wyeside Music Festival, played at Sound City Festival in Liverpool as well as playing top venues around the country including Proud Galleries, The Cavern Club and appearing many times at various Manchester Academy venues. The Words biggest gig to date was at the Stuttgarter Sternstunden festival playing infront of 40,000 fans supporting 30 Seconds to Mars and Placebo in Stuttgart city centre celebrating Mercedes-Benz 125th birthday.

The bands music has also been recognised with Drum for a Soul and Im not listening being licensed for independent films, Caroline being selected for Microsofts sponsored song program to promote Windows 7 My Silver Line featuring on Propeller TV, I Just Wanna Dance being used in Hollyoaks and both Under the Sun and FAG being featured by Mercedes-Benz. Under the Sun has been introduced by Tom Robinson on BBC 6 Music where he described the band as absolutely storming.

The Words have just released their debut album Truth & Faith through Phoenixx Records with the album being featured as album of the week on TunAthe Day, The Words being band of the month in Room Thirteen Magazine, lead single Everybodys With You being single of the week on Indie London, Demons receiving national airplay on Kerrang Radio, Everybodys With You play listing on All FM and culminating in a sell out headline show at Factory 251 in Manchester to launch the album.

The Words are currently working on brand new material and are looking for a record label for the new album, publishing deals and a booking agent to help secure more high profile support slots and tours.

JXC Promotions Present

AS CITIES BURN

PlusThe Elijah, Fallacies, Conduit & Violet

J.A Promotionspresents

WE ARE SAVIOURS

Renowned and celebrated performer Toyah willstep out onto the stage with her transatlantic rock band The Humans this July. Followingthe acclaimed albumSugar Rush,highlypraised international concerts in the UK, America andEstonia, THE HUMANS present their hybrid of haunting and sweet in a short run ofintimate, exclusive UK live dates.

Comprising TOYAH WILLCOX, BILL RIEFLIN(REM), CHRIS WONG and IGOR ABULADZE, the band will perform their intriguing"audio fairy tales for adults" in Birmingham (27 July), Derby (28 July) andManchester(29 July).

Songs from their albumsWe Are The HumansandSugar Rushwill feature in these upclose and personal live dates plus surprises as the band prepare material fortheir third album.After receiving4-star reviews (Financial Times) andstanding ovations in New York, USA for their headline giglast autumn, this is a chance to experience a powerful, commanding performancein an intimate setting.

the musical equivalent of adrive through a part of town youve never seen

an intriguing, oftenterrific, show

that record we might have gotten if Tori Amos& Trent Reznor had ever come together for a full album

The band played a series of gigs atManchester'sIn The Cityfestival. James Mudriczki, Neil McDonald, Anthony Szuminski and Kevin Matthews met on a bus on their way to watchThe Stone Rosesplay atSpike Island. Matthews watched The Stone Roses'Gary Mounfieldplay bass and Matthews bought himself abass guitar. The rest of the members followed suit and bought the necessary equipment to complete a band, although they had little to no musical experience or training.

Through much practice their music developed and they decided on the name Puressence, a name instantly identified by mostMancuniansfor the paper letters 'P'-'U'-'R'-'E'-'S'-'S'-'E'-'N'-'C'-'E', which were plastered around Manchester city centre, on derelict buildings, and on bridges (the most notable being the railway bridge oppositethe Haienda). Manchesterindependent record label2 Damn Loud released twosinglesand there was a further single withRough TradeSingles Club.

Mass Terror is a 3 piece punk band from Baja California. They originated in 2003 as DTOX and after line up changes in 2007 changed their name to Mass Terror. In 2009 they recorded their first album Break the System.Throughout the years Mass Terror has travelled to many cities and shared the stage with bands like UK Subs, Verbal Abuse, Attitude Adjustment, Total Chaos to name a few.Mass Terror is a band that wants to keep the punk spirit, attitude and music alive!They love to be loud, play everywhere any anywhere.

Infa Riot were formed in 1980 by Barry D'Amery and Lee Wilson, after becoming friends with the Angelic Upstarts at the Lordship pub in Wood Green north London.Their first gig was at the Lordship supporting the Upstarts. They then went on to support them on a UK tour.Two tracks were recorded for theStrength Thru Oi!compilation album in 1981 which reached No.51 in the national album chart.Soon to follow was their first singleKids of the 80'sproduced by Max Splodge which reached No.8 in the UK indie charts.

In 1982 the second single entitledThe Winnerwas released which reached No.9 in the UK indie chart. Also that year The trackPowerwas recorded for theWargasmcompilation album and the debut albumStill Out Of Orderwas released and spent a month in the national chart reaching No.42 receiving a top notch review in melody maker. This was followed by tours with the Exploited and also a one off trip to Greece to play in Athens.

In 1983, after pressure from the record company following trouble at gigs and negative press, they were advised to tone down the image and change their name to the Infas. (Mensi's nickname for them at the time).This seemed to spell the end for them as they felt they were no longer in control of the music which the fans loved and wanted to here so they reluctantly called it a day.

A couple of years later a comeback gig was organised. Unfortunately the drummer at the time thought it would be a great idea to get totally pissed to the point where he could barely stand before going on stage and let the rest of the band down badly.

And that was the end of Infa Riot..........UNTIL NOW.

KJM Bookings presents

SUMMER SLAM

DEMORALISER,DESOLATED,MARTYR DEFILED,ODESSA,CONTINENTS,MALEVOLENCE & GUESTS

Silent Filter presents

SOUND OF THE SIRENS

Plus Lottie Phazey & Guests

Taking Hayley present

TAKING HAYLEY

Tricks and Games UK Tour

Plus special guests The New Revolution, Nothing Personal & All So Reckless

The Toy Hearts continue to break the rules, after three completely acoustic bluegrass albums the band have decided to do something a little bit different for their 4th studio release this spring 2012

Birmingham based, sister fronted band the Toy Hearts have a reputation for delivering some of the most authentic performances of American Roots music this side of the Atlantic, and their forthcoming album Whiskey is set for release spring 2012. It is in part homage to their influences and inspirations from Western Swing, Rockabilly, Jazz and Blues, and also a collection of original new material steeped in Country and Americana sounds. Mixed in amongst their own compositions are songs by artists such as Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys, Wayne Hancock, Bessie Smith and Ronnie Self. The album was recorded in their home studio in Birmingham UK, but was edited and mixed by Grammy nominated engineer/producer Ben Surratt in his studio The Rec Room, Nashville TN.

Whiskey shows The Toy Hearts continuing to develop their own signature style of songwriting; catchy choruses, blood harmonies, hot guitar picking and as the album title suggests a healthy dose of good Country drinking songs. Multi instrumentalist Stewart Johnson really gets to exercise his talents, playing Banjo, Dobro, Pedal and Consol Steel Guitars on the record, while Sophia handles harmony vocals, electric and acoustic guitars. Hannah continues with the mandolin work, while also displaying a depth and maturity to her vocal style that is a significantly more assured than even the sultriness of the last record Femme Fatale. The Johnson family have also drafted in some musician friends to help complete the records line up: Whiskey features John Potter on double bass, Dean Beresford on drums (drummer for Richard Hawley) and Eamon McLaughlin on fiddle and harmony vocals (formerly of The Green Cards and now fiddle and harmonies for Nashville star Josh Turner).

The Toy Hearts have a growing fan base that now includes Bob Harris, Ronnie Wood and Imelda May and their previous work has won them accolades across the UK, Europe and the USA. Their forthcoming release is further evidence that they are successfully paving a path that no other UK act dares to tread.

THE TOY HEARTS BIOG:

This Birmingham based sister fronted outfit have been not-so-quietly carving out their own niche in the Americana and Roots music scene for a while now, so if you havent been to one of their shows before you are in for a real treat. And, although it may seem improbable that two young women from the Midlands would have the ability to produce authentic and innovative Country music, you really should leave those pre-conceptions at the door.

One thing about The Toy Hearts is clear: their love for the music they play and the conviction of their delivery far exceeds any simple mimicry of American music. They manage to tip their hats to their influences from Bluegrass, Country and Swing, while making their own mark, and having their own distinct style, which is quite different to that of those whom inspire them. From the heartbreak in Hannahs voice, to her sisters take-no-prisoners guitar playing, to their father Stewart's multi instrumental talents, this unlikely trio demonstrate what it means to really want to play this kind of music and truly love doing so.

Having toured extensively since making their first record in 2006, they have played gigs and festivals across the UK, Europe and USA, so they have paid their musical dues the old fashioned way by being on the road an awful lot! They have opened for the likes of Robert Plant, Imelda May, Kitty Daisy & Lewis, The Hot Club of Cowtown, Gene Watson & Ricky Skaggs. Their Nashville recorded 2010 release Femme Fatale received several plays from Bob Harris and the band went into BBC Radio 2 studios to record a live session with him in 2011.

Now on their fourth offering from their own label Wood Ville Music, new album, Whiskey is released on June 24th 2012, distributed by Proper. It was recorded in their home studio in Birmingham UK, but was edited and mixed by Grammy nominated engineer/producer Ben Surratt in his studio The Rec Room, Nashville TN. This is their first cd to be half original material half covers, and while previous recordings have been more acoustic and bluegrass orientated, this is an homage to some of the other genres that inspire the band, particularly Western Swing, Rockabilly, Jazz and Blues. As the album title suggests, there is a healthy dose of good ol drinking songs Whiskey, Pass The Jack, Me and My Gin.

It is an album about vices, drinking in particular, and coping with working in a world where the drinks are always flowing. Lyrically it deals with the fall out from failed relationships, heartbreak, lonesomeness and issues of self control, but despite this, the feel of the album remains determinedly upbeat, there is definite joy and even humour in both the playing and songs. The Toy Hearts continue to develop their own signature style of songwriting; with catchy choruses, blood harmonies, hot guitar and steel picking.

With an extensive UK tour Spring & Summer 2012, a return to the USA in October, and with fans in people as diverse asBob Harris, Robert Plant, Ronnie Wood, Rob da Bank,andImelda Mayisnt it time you saw them for yourself?

Yes it isCountryand we do like it!

THE TOY HEARTS - PRESS QUOTES:

'One of my favourite bands'.
- Imelda May.

'Influenced by the Nashville guitar pickers and singers, they are two very sweet girls'.
- Ronnie Wood - Absolute Radio, Dec 2011.

(On Femme Fatale) 'It's really lovely, I like it very much'.
- Bob Harris - BBC Radio 2, Sept 2011.

'Fronted by sisters Hannah and Sophia Johnson, there are sweet harmonies and commendable forays into hot jazz and old-time swing'.
- Rob Hughes, Uncut Magazine, Jan 2011.

'The UK Americana crown is The Toy Hearts' for the taking'.
- Sean McGhee, R2 Rock and Reel Magazine, Oct 2010.

Dead Skeletons(Iceland) came into being in 2008 as an accompaniment to an installation for a show at the Reykjavik art museum by Jn Smundur (Dead/Brian Jones Town Massacre).

Looking for a spiritual battle hymn for the show, Jn began recording with Henrik Bjrnsson(Singapore Sling/Brian Jones Town Massacre)and Ryan Van Kriedt (Asteriod #4). This initial song, Dead Mantra, became an underground hit, prompting the full length lp Dead Magick (A Records), released by the band in 2011.They have now put a live performance act together to tour internationally, beginning in spring 2012.

"From the opening drones, distorted organs and guitars wobbling from the effects of heavy-duty tremolo, 'Dead Mantra' is battle of life winning over death and the sonic palette that colours the struggle between fight and surrender is consistent throughout. In the middle of this hypnotic maelstrom come the otherwordly vocals. Bathed in echo and reverb, they attempt to find their way from a spiritual battleground that suggests a strange ambiguity over whether the desire for life can keep mortality away for just that bit longer.

'Dead Magick I' is the sound of Suicide transported to some infernal version of the Kit Kat Club as electronic pulses and throbs collide with off-kilter piano as elsewhere, most notably on'Lifu!/Live!', relentless motorik beats keep up the breathless sense of momentum. But there are more subtle moments here too. 'Om Mani Peme Hung' sees guitar lines crossing sequencers like warning shots across a ship's bow and in doing so offers more textures than would be imagined and with a total running time of 72 minutes, Dead Skeletons are masters of creating pace and drama. It's a long ride for sure but then again, reaching for the stars has hardly ever been a soft option."(The Quietus)

10th Anniversary of The Album From Hero To Zero

THE LAST MAN STANDING TOUR 2012

Triumphant return from one of the UK's best punk acts
Infectious, melodic, fast paced British punk rock.

. Formed in Cheltenham in 1996, 4ft Fingers quickly established
themselves as one of the essential household names that shaped
the British punk rock and ska punk scene in the early 2000s,
alongside bands such as [Spunge], King Prawn, Jesse James,
Lightyear & Whitmore.
Earning a reputation as the UKs hardest working band, playing
around 140 shows a year, 4ft Fingers were known for gigging
relentlessly, steadily building a strong and loyal following.
Now, 10 years after the release of From Hero To Zero and the
hugely popular Last Man Standing, 4ft Fingers are back for
an exclusive and one-off set of reunion shows,which will
be reaped in nostalgia as the band will rip through all
the favourites from their first 2 albums !! Prepare to be
fingered !!

The year was 1980. The UK slid into recession and inflation stood at 18 per cent. Amid the doom and gloom - a film that captured the era precisely and made an unknown singer-songwriter from Coventry into a star. Breaking Glass launched the career of Hazel O'Connor as Hazel won the Variety Club of Great Britain Award for Best Film Actor and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the BAFTA'S for the role of Kate in Breaking Glass - . Andy Bevan Central Television (ITV)This is the first time Hazel has ever performed all her Greatest Hits in one show!Live on stage with her full band comprising guitar, bass , drums, keyboards, sax and backing vocals Hazel will resurrect the magic of the original movie sound track...powering through hits such as the unforgettableWILL YOU, BIG BROTHER, D-DAYS AND EIGHTH DAY.

Quotes / Reviews

"They were fantastic, bringing the audience roaring to its feet"Daily Telegraph

"Its all there, that voice, soaring sax, layered drums and textured guitar riffs...timeless...Hazel certainly still Calls the Tune."Glastonbury Festival

Rock & Roll Ents presents

GET HIGH ON MAIDEN THIS HALLOWEEN!

UKs No1 TRIBUTE - IRONON MAIDEN

Performing the best of Maiden

Also Featuring Special Guest & Original IRON MAIDEN Guitarist DENNIS STRATTON

performing KILLERS in its entirety

Plus Special GuestsMETALLICA TRIBUTE - MENTALLICA

Plus DJs

Edward Christopher "Ed" Sheeran(born 17 February 1991) is anBritishsinger-songwriterwho is currently signed toAsylum/Atlantic Records.Sheeran broke through commercially in June 2011, when his debut single "The A Team" debuted at number 3 on theUK chart.

Edward Christopher "Ed" Sheeran(born 17 February 1991) is anBritishsinger-songwriterwho is currently signed toAsylum/Atlantic Records.Sheeran broke through commercially in June 2011, when his debut single "The A Team" debuted at number 3 on theUK chart.

Edward Christopher "Ed" Sheeran(born 17 February 1991) is anBritishsinger-songwriterwho is currently signed toAsylum/Atlantic Records.Sheeran broke through commercially in June 2011, when his debut single "The A Team" debuted at number 3 on theUK chart.

Sanctuary Music Limited presents..TOYAH - The Changeling Resurrection - Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Changeling & Warrior Rock - Halloween Special: Dress to Impress!

Cult figure, household name and music legend Toyah starred in the punk classic film Jubilee and The Who's motion picture of Quadrophenia before dominating both the indie charts and top 40 through the late 1970s and 1980s. To date Toyah has recorded twenty albums and is known for exuberant, energetic live shows filled with colour, drama and classic songs. Toyah's highly individual visual style was a forerunner of Lady GaGa and musically Florence & The Machine have recently been cited as "this generations's Toyah" (BBC Radio 6).

THE CHANGELING, often sited as the beginning of goth, was produced by legendary record producer Steve Lillywhite. Its accompanying tour of 1982 produced the live album
WARRIOR ROCK which has been critically acclaimed as one of the best of all live albums because of its powerful sound.

Following up the acclaimed 2011 From Sheep Farming To Anthem Tour, which saw Toyah perform songs from her first three albums in the original iconic 80s costumes, comes a brand new live Toyah show. Celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of The Changeling, Toyah & her full band, will perform a selection of songs from the album alongside classic material as heard on the Warrior Rock live album. THE CHANGELING RESURRECTION is a treat for Toyah diehards, 1980s fans & goth/rock music lovers. With only a handful of dates for 2012 of this show, it is not to be missed.

Keep it CASH are the original and No1 tribute to the late great Johnny Cash, credited by the music business, promoters and critics, as simply thebest sounding Cashtribute showavailable anywhere.

The band celebrate the life and music of one of America's greatest music icons with aprofessionally arranged and stunning multi-instrumental stage show, reproducing all theclassic hits including narrative and factual information about the man and the music.

THIS IS THE ONLY SHOW TO BE BOOKED FOR NATIONAL TELEVISION AS THE SOUND OF JOHNNY CASH.There are other CASH tributes around, before you pay to see them... compare their sound to Keep it Cash.Keep It CASH were chosen by 20th Century Fox as the voice of Johnny Cash at the launch of "Walk the Line"

The Band are currently featured as the sound of Johnny Cash on the British Telecom TV advert "Everywhere"The show was selected to open the 65th Edinburgh International Film Festival

They are the original UK Cash tribute and were touring around the country whilst Johnny Cash was alive.

What the professionals say about the show:

"the most accurate and faithful tribute to Johnny Cash" Steve Massam BBC Radio

"They have been Chosen to perform for launch of the film Walk the Line, Some honour indeed!"Peter Levey BBC Televison.

"In the depth of Dave Burnhams natural baritone voice, Cash lives on in one of his greatest admirers"Live music UK Magazine

"THE Johnny Cash Tribute "Neil Rudd BBC Radio Humberside and Lincolnshire

On Thursday, 16th October 1980, millions of living rooms across the UK,
were set on fire by the blazing performance on Top of the Pops by Adam
and the Ants. After 3 ferocious, minutes of Dog Eat Dog the phenomenon immediately began and they would dominate the charts for the following few years with extraordinary success. But this was no overnight success, Adam Ant had been working hard behind the warpaint and feathers for his moment. It had been the culmination of years of toil; the journey had started at Hornsey College of Art, where Adam had teamed up with some college friends to form the band Bazooka Joe. With Adam on bass guitar, they played the pubs and colleges around London and it was on a cold November night, in 1975, that Adam saw a group that was to change his life forever.
The Sex Pistols played their first ever gig, supporting Bazooka Joe, at St
Martins College of Art and the explosive punk band, inspired Adam to start something new. He formed The Ants and performed live repeatedly, at many venues including the Vortex and The Roxy before getting a Thursday night residency at the famous Marquee club in London. The band built a huge cult following despite being unpopular with the established music press, and in 1979 they released their debut album, Dirk Wears White Sx, which topped the independent chart. It has been said that if Adam and the Ants had got on television at this time, then they would have made it but the moderate success, made the rest of the band despondent and in early 1980, the Ants left Adam, after an offer to work with the former Sex Pistols manager, Malcolm McLaren.

With a new sense of freedom and clarity, Adam immediately put his ideas
for a new warrior sound into practice and within months had put together
a fresh band, including two drummers. The band signed a major label deal
and recorded the album Kings of the Wild Frontier which became a huge
hit, spending 12 weeks at number one and won a Best New Artist, Brit
Award. Antmania swept the nation and Adam Ant became one of the most publicised faces in Britain. Stand and Deliver, hit the number one spot for 5 weeks, winning Adam an Ivor Novello award, Prince Charming went straight to number one and a further 12 singles went top 30 . . . at one point, Adam had 8 singles in the top 40 in one week! Goody Two Shoes hit the number one spot in the both the UK and Australia. Adam celebrated his continuing success in the United States, with a Best New Artist Grammy nomination, in 1982. At a time when videos were the most popular way to promote music, Adams charismatic performances in some of the most lavish visuals of the period paved the way for his acting career.

His first solo album, Friend or Foe continued Adams success in the USA, delivering 3 top twenty hits on the Billboard Top 100 and in 1983 he
appeared on NBC Television Networks, Motown 25 Special, alongside
Michael Jackson. Second solo album Strip produced the top 5 UK hit Puss in Boots but the BBC banned both the video and the song for the follow-up single Strip. While recording his third solo album Vive Le Rock, with producer Tony Visconti, Adam set out on an acting career by appearing in a theatre production of Entertaining Mr Sloane by Joe Orton at The Royal Exchange in Manchester. In 1985 Adam performed Vive Le Rock at Live Aid and the next few years were spent concentrating solely on acting in a string of films including Nomads, Love Bites and Slam Dance as well as appearing in
several US TV shows such as The Equalizer, Tales from the Crypt and Sledge Hammer!

During the 1990s Adam, again, split his time between acting and music
chasing the performing roles whilst returning to the studio to record and
release the album, Manners and Physique, which included the UK top
20 hit, Room at the Top. The follow up album, Persuasion, remains in
limbo without an official release to this day, but in 1994 Adam set about
recording Wonderful, his next album, in Londons Abbey Road studios to
be issued the following year along with its self-titled single and the follow
up Gotta Be A Sin which were accompanied with successful tours of the UK and the United States. It would be twelve years before Adam would play live again, with an acoustic show, in 2006, at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London, where he read extracts from his recently released autobiography Stand & Deliver. The book laid bare Adams childhood and his well-documented public mental health battles. In 2008, Adam was presented with the Q Music Icon Award placing him alongside fellow recipients Paul McCartney and Bryan Ferry.

This rekindled recognition resulted in a series of low key, spontaneous gigs in 2010 which enabled Adam to select a new band and to perform several sell-out shows in London.

The Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse, played to thousands of people last year, and after his recent successful tour of Australia, the BlueBlack Hussar is due to appear at many festivals this coming summer, before taking his raw, raucous, raunchy campaign round the UK in November.

Rebellion Present

REBELLION XMAS 2012

FeaturingCOCKSPARRER, PETER AND THE TEST TUBE BABIES plus SECTION 5

Plus many more to be announced

DHP presents

FROM THE JAM

IN THE CITY

35th Anniversary 1977 2012 + Plus All The Greatest Hits