MP3 Chainsaw, Big Pigeon, Desperate + DJs at Exchange
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"Alternative popfest fundraiser at Exchange with a load of local DIY scene darlings: genre-mangling maximalism merchants MP3 Chainsaw, angular alt rock trio Big Pigeon (ft members of defunct jazz/punk cult faves Twisted Ankle) and indie-pop-punks Desperate, plus king of shoegaze funk Lawi Anywar on late night DJ duty. "

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A gig held at Exchange on Friday 30th August. The event starts at 20:00.


!!! All profits to Medical Aid for Palestine !!!

HBGM presents:

~ MP3 CHAINSAW (https://www.instagram.com/therealmp3chainsawz)
Maximalist pop/noise/post-punk milkshake FFO Elastica, Ann Lee, Will Smith's Men in Black

~ BIG PIGEON (https://www.instagram.com/big_pigeon_music)
Cacophonous weirdopunk ft members of cult faves Twisted Ankle

~ DESPERATE (https://www.instagram.com/desperateband)
Fuzzy pedal pop tarts FFO fun

+ a very special LAWI ANYWAR DJ set (pop/disco/dad rock/at least one BBL Drizzy remix)

£8 in advance, £10 OTD

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Exchange has a small ramp entrance from the street. Our bar and main event space are on the ground floor with level access throughout and we have an accessible toilet. If you need any other info on accessibility, please contact [email protected]

Entry requirements: 18+

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