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"Biiiig find for fans of the Windmill scene avant-garde as breakout Belfastian noise boys Stratford Rise take the wheel for the latest Cellar Door. Jostling in the backseat: warm-blooded power-emos Pushbike, grubby dance-punks Why Horses, fried dream-rockers New Build and Bristol’s own art pop oddities The Scuttlers, PLUS a multimedia showcase for good measure. Stacked!"
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A gig held at The Louisiana on Saturday 29th November. The event starts at 18:30.
Saturday 29th November – The Louisiana
A full-venue takeover across 3 floors with a special multi-media exhibition in the cellar. The night features Stratford Rise (noise-rock from Belfast), Pushbike (emo power pop), Why Horses? (post-punk/dance-punk), Newbuild (dream pop and noise-infused hyper-rock), and Bristol's sweethearts - The Scuttlers (art-rock).
Stratford Rise
Stratford Rise is a Belfast-based noise-rock quartet known for their explosive live shows, experimental sound, and genre-bending style, blending harsh noise with melodic pop and jazz elements. They released their self-titled debut EP in 2025, featuring singles like "Gunshow" and "World's Fair," which garnered critical acclaim and support from BBC Radio 6 Music. The band's sound is often described as a visceral, theatrical experience reminiscent of bands like Gilla Band, The Jesus Lizard, and This Heat
Pushbike
pushbike are emo power pop ffo: teenage fanclub & capnjazz
Why Horses?
"Why Horses? are a brand new five-piece collective channelling post-punk grit, post-disco rhythm, and dance-punk urgency into something raw, romantic, and completely their own.
Loud, weird, and wired with poetic energy, their sound pulses with tension and release—equal parts intimacy and chaos"
Newbuild
newbuild are a five piece band formed in late 2024, drawing influence from the electronics of the 90s, dream pop and noise.
described by pindrop zine as 'hyper-rock', they have developed their sound through unrelenting live shows across london and brighton.
The Scuttlers
A four-piece art rock band operating out of the DIY Bristol scene. The Scuttlers have technical playing mixed with loose fast flourishes with a focus on combining traditional songwriting with the experimental. They are known for a unique and unpredictable stage performance with a one-of-a-kind frontman who has gained a wide variety of comparisons from Ian Curtis to Damo Suzuki. Their reputation has grown fast since their first gig in 2024 leading them to play sold out shows across Bristol, London and Manchester.
ART EXHIBITION (in the cellar)
A multi-media exhibition featuring painting, photography, ceramics, film, soundscape, illustration, and more.
Featuring:
Adam Ibrahim, Alisa Lehtinen, Anna Dallas, Apolline Derrien, Charlie Bramhill, Dylan Barrows, Evan Allen, Evan Langdale, Ethan Griffin-Mcleary, Evie Callaghan, Hyein Lee, India Robinson, Molly Casares, Myer U Clark, Natalie Corner, Nora Casey, Ruby O’Sullivan, Sally Thomas, Samuel Gurden, Joesph De Sousa, Vasiliki Reppa.
Entry requirements: 18+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
A full-venue takeover across 3 floors with a special multi-media exhibition in the cellar. The night features Stratford Rise (noise-rock from Belfast), Pushbike (emo power pop), Why Horses? (post-punk/dance-punk), Newbuild (dream pop and noise-infused hyper-rock), and Bristol's sweethearts - The Scuttlers (art-rock).
Stratford Rise
Stratford Rise is a Belfast-based noise-rock quartet known for their explosive live shows, experimental sound, and genre-bending style, blending harsh noise with melodic pop and jazz elements. They released their self-titled debut EP in 2025, featuring singles like "Gunshow" and "World's Fair," which garnered critical acclaim and support from BBC Radio 6 Music. The band's sound is often described as a visceral, theatrical experience reminiscent of bands like Gilla Band, The Jesus Lizard, and This Heat
Pushbike
pushbike are emo power pop ffo: teenage fanclub & capnjazz
Why Horses?
"Why Horses? are a brand new five-piece collective channelling post-punk grit, post-disco rhythm, and dance-punk urgency into something raw, romantic, and completely their own.
Loud, weird, and wired with poetic energy, their sound pulses with tension and release—equal parts intimacy and chaos"
Newbuild
newbuild are a five piece band formed in late 2024, drawing influence from the electronics of the 90s, dream pop and noise.
described by pindrop zine as 'hyper-rock', they have developed their sound through unrelenting live shows across london and brighton.
The Scuttlers
A four-piece art rock band operating out of the DIY Bristol scene. The Scuttlers have technical playing mixed with loose fast flourishes with a focus on combining traditional songwriting with the experimental. They are known for a unique and unpredictable stage performance with a one-of-a-kind frontman who has gained a wide variety of comparisons from Ian Curtis to Damo Suzuki. Their reputation has grown fast since their first gig in 2024 leading them to play sold out shows across Bristol, London and Manchester.
ART EXHIBITION (in the cellar)
A multi-media exhibition featuring painting, photography, ceramics, film, soundscape, illustration, and more.
Featuring:
Adam Ibrahim, Alisa Lehtinen, Anna Dallas, Apolline Derrien, Charlie Bramhill, Dylan Barrows, Evan Allen, Evan Langdale, Ethan Griffin-Mcleary, Evie Callaghan, Hyein Lee, India Robinson, Molly Casares, Myer U Clark, Natalie Corner, Nora Casey, Ruby O’Sullivan, Sally Thomas, Samuel Gurden, Joesph De Sousa, Vasiliki Reppa.
Entry requirements: 18+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
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