Babe Haven + Latter + The Menstrual Cramps
"Angry grrrrrl maximalist thrashing headbangers! Unapologetically political hardcore-nu-noise-metal-punk hailing from North Carolina, Babe Heaven are giving the current crop of fuckbois a Bikini Kill sized shot in the arm. The revolution is imminent FFO: Die Spitz, Couch Slut, System of a Down, Hole (first album)."
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A gig held at Strange Brew on Thursday 12th November. The event starts at 19:00.
Strange Brew & Joy Concerts present a triple bill of high-energy queer punk with:
Babe Haven
Latter
The Menstrual Cramps
7pm - 10:30pm
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Babe Haven
Babe Haven is a queer punk band known for their riot grrrl attitude and nu-metal edge. Formed in Boone, NC by Lillie Della Penna and Naomi Poesel, the band creates anthems of empowerment and resistance brimming with raw aggression. With a mission to uplift femme, queer, and BIPOC voices, Babe Haven turns every show into a space of radical inclusion and catharsis.
Babe Haven has been setting stages ablaze and selling out shows, quickly becoming an iconic staple in the modern punk scene, shared stages with the likes of Mannequin Pussy, Otoboke Beaver, Soft Play, Teen Mortgage, Pinkshift & Pollyanna. They have also appeared at popular tastemaker festivals such as L7’s Fast and Frightening Takeover, Punk Rock Bowling & Jorts Fest.
Their sophomore album, Nuisance, showcases a bold evolution in sound—blending nu-metal, thrash, and punk into a visceral, genre-defying statement that cements their place as one of punk’s most vital rising voices.
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Latter
Latter is a Chicago-based noise rock project formed by chance in 2022 by Philadelphia-born sound artist Meredith Haines and drummer Jonathan Alvarado (Beach Bunny). After a decade in the Philadelphia DIY scene, Haines had stepped away from music entirely — burned out and building a new life as a sound artist and college advisor. A spontaneous connection with Alvarado sparked weekly jam sessions that quickly evolved into a raw and unique collaboration. Drawing from Haines’ background in both sound art and modern dance, the band’s performances blur the lines between noise rock, performance art, and sound art, pushing beyond genre through a volatile mix of tension and vulnerability.
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The Menstrual Cramps
The Menstrual Cramps is a queer punk band from Bristol, UK. Formed in 2017, the band is known for its feminism, anti-fascism, and political activism. Their music, being loud, raw, and unapologetically queer, makes a powerful statement that has shaken up the punk scene and earned them spots at major festivals. In 2023, they signed to Alcopop! Records and took 2024 by storm with the release of their EP ACAB. In 2025, they released a queer women’s football anthem, ‘Kiss On The Pitch’ and supported both The Linda Lindas and Amyl and The Sniffers, on their biggest UK headline shows to date! Their live shows are known for their high-energy performances and rebellious style, leaving audiences both inspired and exhilarated.
Having played prominent slots at Manchester Punk Festival, Safffo Festival in Rome, Burn It Down, Bearded Theory, Bristol Pride, Green Gathering, Greenbelt, 2000 Trees, Truck Festival, Boomtown, and Shambala Festival, they continue to refuse to take any shit!
Entry requirements: 14+, any under 18s accompanied by an adult
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