This week's top pick comes from your ex girlfriend's favourite band (and mine too), as Los Campesinos! return to Troxy for a Valentine's two night stand.

Other highlights include Three Trapped Tigers' last ever London show, festival heavyweight 2000Trees and an intimate pub gig with Norwich's best export, Other Half.

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Rough Trade East is very excited to present an in-store live performance and Signing from The Horrors. This unique event celebrates the release of 'Night Life' released via Fiction.

Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic new album on your format of choice to be collected at the door from Rough Trade East on the day of the show.

More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/en-gb/product/the-horrors/night-life-3

Accessibility:

For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access.

All ages

Rough Trade

The Horrors: Live + Signing

The Horrors - More Than Life

The Horrors

Gigs

London

Rough Trade East

DHP Presents:

Panchiko

\+ support from Mei Semones.

This event is 14 and over. 14s to 16s must be accompanied by an adult.  Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 14 years of age will not be admitted to this event and will not be eligible for a refund.

DHP FAMILY

DHP Family

Panchiko

D>E>A>T>H>M>E>T>A>L

Mei Semones

Electric Ballroom

Known for their infectious melodies, hooky guitar parts, and captivating live shows, Long Island’s Macseal emerged in 2015 with the release of their debut self-titled EP. Following a series of subsequent releases and a rigorous touring schedule, the band took a breath, got to writing, and reckoned with the aspects of life that inspired them to start a band in the first place.

The resulting album, Permanent Repeat, is the self-composed coming-of-age movie soundtrack to their own lives. Late 1990s and early 2000s pop-rock artists such as Fountains of Wayne, Michelle Branch, and The Goo Goo Dolls served as sonic and emotional benchmarks. The band throws in technical twists along the way, all while providing wistful anecdotes about touring, falling in love, and longing. Each song marries the glee felt as kids listening to those artists and the fulfilment felt as adults finally figuring out what is most important to them. The amalgamation makes for Macseal’s most catchy and heartfelt record yet.

It’s also the first album they’re bringing live to the UK, this being their first-ever London show. If that’s not exciting enough, they’ll be joined by Sheifield’s Jetski, and another awesome band that we’re going to announce in just a little bit. Don’t snooze pals, hit that buy button.

This is an 18+ event

Pink Mist

Macseal

Next to You

Jetski

SUDS

The Lexington

Michael Cera Palin are an emotive indie-punk trio from Atlanta, GA. The band are noted for consciously vulnerable lyrics, a cathartically catchy sound, and an impassioned live show, all forged through a decade of cutting teeth in the genre-fluid arts landscape of their home. MCP released two EPs from 2015-2018 before a premature hiatus. After derailed ambitions for their 2020 return (now to a notably larger listenership than they had previously left behind), the band retreated from the social dimension of the community to begin carving their new chapter, and finding a voice of their own. They then released 2 singles, before starting toward an accelerating tour ethic since 2022, diligently assuring fans along the way that a debut full-length album would be with them in due time. Whether owed to or despite their limited output, Michael Cera Palin’s work continues to accrue fervent support, with mounting anticipation of their new material.  

*All tickets are subject to a £1 ticket levy*

This is a 14+ event (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

Beth Shalom Records

Michael Cera Palin

Michael Cera Palin - If It Makes You Happy

Michael Cera Palin - Portrait of a Woman on a Couch With Cats

The Dome

FORM Presents

SOCCER MOMMY

\+ Bored At My Grandmas House

Please email events@hackney.church to purchase your Ground Floor Accessibility ticket as well as a free Companion ticket.

Venue accessible information can be found at https://hackney.church/event-faq/

This is a 14+ event (U16s accompanied by an adult). 

FORM

Please email events@hackney.church to purchase your Ground Floor Accessibility ticket as well as a free Companion ticket.  
  
Venue accessible information can be found at https://hackney.church/event-faq/

Accessiblity

FORM Presents

Soccer Mommy

Your Dog

Soccer Mommy - Your Dog

Bored at My Grandmas House

Hackney Church

Dinosaur Jr. was founded in 1984 and the group emerged among the most highly regarded in alternative rock. By reintroducing volume and attack in his songs, Mascis shed the strict limitations of early 1980s hardcore, becoming an influence on the burgeoning grunge movement. Mascis' body of work continues to inspire a generation of guitar players andsongwriters today.

When the original line up of Mascis, Lou Barlow on bass and drummer Murph re-formed in 2005 for select live dates, it was apparent that the years apart had not eroded any of their vitality. Restoring the sound established by the opening hat-trick gambit of Dinosaur, You're Living All Over Me, and Bug, 2007's Beyond continued the band's march into rock greatness by making old ears smile and new ears bleed afresh. The original lineup has now released five studio albums since their reunion, most recently 2021’s “Sweep It Into Space” on Jagjaguwar Records.

Booking fees include a £2.25 venue restoration levy per ticket.

**Accessible Bookings:**

Tickets for Troxy’s step-free seated accessible area are available directly from this listing as Accessible Area tickets. If you’ve purchased Accessible Area tickets for this event and haven’t done so for a previous event at Troxy, please email accesstickets@troxy.co.uk with a copy of your proof of eligibility. We accept PIP letters, Access Cards, Blue Badge, Doctor's notes, etc. Please ensure that this is sent to us within 7 days of your purchase, as failure to do so could result in your ticket being cancelled and refunded. Please direct all other accessibility enquiries to accesstickets@troxy.co.uk.

For more information about Accessible bookings and example proof of eligibility, visit https://troxy.co.uk/accessibility/.

This is a 14+ event.

Troxy

Dinosaur Jr. Celebrating 30 Years of ‘Without A Sound’

Dinosaur Jr. - Feel the Pain

DINOSAUR JR.

Wide Awake is an independent festival for music fans looking to discover something different. We aim to showcase some of the best up-and-coming talent around, alongside some of our favourite bands.

Expect leftfield Indie, Post Punk, Electronica, Techno and more across a line-up you won’t find anywhere in London.

Wide Awake is brought to you by Bad Vibrations, LNZRT and some of the original Field Day founders and the people behind MOTH Club and The Shacklewell Arms.

This is a 17+ event.

Wide Awake London Ltd

Wide Awake

Wide Awake 2025

Get Your Brits Out

KNEECAP

CMAT

English Teacher

SPRINTS

Gaye Su Akyol

Brockwell Park

Portals Festival will return for it's seventh edition to EartH (Hackney) in 2025 on the weekend of the 24th & 25th May.

Bands announced:

Foxing

Julie Christmas

Kalandra

Brontide

Mouse on the Keys

Long Distance Calling

Totorro

FAZI

EXXASENS

Cats and Cats and Cats

The Fierce and the Dead

I Hear Sirens

Poly-Math

The None

Joliette

Lys Morke

Spurv

Thot

God Alone

PEACH

Mountainscape

Giant Walker

Love Rarely

Codices

Teiger

Fly Fly Triceratops

Black Aleph

Oavette

The Brackish

World Coda

Other Half

Noelle

TRANSPORT: 5 minute walk from Dalston Kingsland Overground Station and Dalston Junction Overground Station. The nearest London Underground Station is Highbury and Islington, and Liverpool Street Station is a short bus ride.

Major bus routes: 149 (24h), 242 (24h), 67, 76, 488

There is a cloakroom, and two smoking areas. Re-entry will be allowed up until 5pm. First time entry up until 11pm. A one-way system will be in place around the building, to help everyone move quickly from room to room.

EartH Hall and Theatre are wheelchair accessible venues. Hall has a lift with carrying capacity of 250KG; Theatre has access for wheelchairs via a motorised stairclimber with a capacity of 250KG. EartH Bar does not have stair-free access.

This is a 16+ event. Each under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult who is over 21 (1:1 ratio). In order to verify your age, ID may be requested. For this reason, we advise that all customers bring valid ID. For further information see Age and ID in FAQ’s. Right of admission reserved.

Portals

EartH

Portals Festival 2025

Dash And Blast

Foxing

Julie Christmas

Brontide

mouse on the keys

Yndi Halda

Make your trip to the Palace extra special with the new Lounge Upgrade. Enjoy access to an exclusive lounge and bar with a dedicated entrance (so you can skip the main queue), dedicated toilets and complimentary cloakroom and drink upon arrival.

If you'd like to learn more about the venue's story and mission, along with how you can play your part to support them - please head here: https://bit.ly/support-ally-pally

Venue terms and conditions can be viewed here: https://www.alexandrapalace.com/terms-and-conditions/#

Price includes a £2.25 venue restoration levy.

This is a 16+ event.

Alexandra Palace

Iggy Pop

Iggy Pop - The Passenger

Bob Vylan

Joe & The Shitboys

2000trees is a multi award winning music festival set in the stunning Cotswold Hills just outside Cheltenham.

Join us for the 2025 edition. – Winner of ‘Best Medium Festival’ – UK Festival Awards 2018, 2022 & 2023. **VIP TICKETS** Include priority entrance, VIP parking, backstage camping, exclusive VIP bar, a glass of bubbly, a bag of exclusive merch from the concierge team upon arrival and so much more.

**4 DAY TICKETS** Come join us for an intimate party before the main event of 2025. The Forest & Word stages will be open with special guest performances & a silent disco till late in The Forest. The Forest bar & a select group of traders will be open to keep you fed & watered, but the main advantage is you can pick the best camping spot before everyone else arrives. Then you can wake up Thursday morning in the festival site rather than getting stuck in traffic. This way you're guaranteed to not miss a single minute of our epic Thursday bands... (unless you sleep in that is).

This is an all ages event (U18s to be accompanied by an adult 18+). 

2000trees

2000trees 2025 Weekend

PVRIS

Taking Back Sunday

Coheed and Cambria

Alexisonfire

Cheltenham

Upcote Farm

It lurks in the shadows: a five-ton, red-eyed monster ready to crush its prey. It's Cheekface and Martha with special guest Fresh: the high-flying, awe-inspiring megastars of modern rock!

Watch Cheekface and Martha with special guest Fresh's toughest competition do their talking on and off the stage with wild, song-to-song action!

It's Cheekface and Martha with special guest Fresh comin' atcha in this all-new, never-before-seen concert spectacular! Buy tickets now!

By purchasing a ticket to this event you are agreeing to adhere to Islington Assembly Hall's terms and conditions: https://islingtonassemblyhall.co.uk/customer-terms-conditions-2022/

Stage times are posted at 11am on the day of the show on our website.

All tickets to shows at Islington Assembly Hall are subject to a Venue Levy of £1.50 + VAT. As a Grade II listed building, this levy will be reinvested into Islington Assembly Hall and its services, meaning the customer experience can continue to be enhanced.

Accessible and carer ticketing information: http://islingtonassemblyhall.co.uk/about/accessibility/

This is a 16+ event – you may be asked to prove your age and if you are not able to show valid ID, you may be refused entry. Valid ID includes passports, driving licences, over 16+ zip oyster photocard and citizen cards. Photocopies will not be accepted.

Islington Assembly Hall

Cheekface and Martha (and Fresh)

Hope Gets Harder

Cheekface

Martha

Fresh

ArcTanGent is a critically acclaimed independent festival and since 2013 we’ve been delivering line-ups you won’t find anywhere else on Earth.

Collection

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