Headfirst Editor's Pick
"WHY HAVEN’T YOU BEEN TO THE OLD ENGLAND YET THIS WEEK? It’s back on the musical map with a big bang from garage-grunge brainbombs Holy Popes + more. Huge apocalyptic noise FFO: The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster, Drive Like Jehu, Ditz, Pigs x 7."
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A gig held at The Old England Pub on Saturday 27th July. The event starts at 20:00.
- Sunglasses After Dark & Klyphex Presents:
- Old E DIY Music Revival Week: Night 6
- HOLY POPES + TAIPAN + BIGBYRD
- All proceeds to: War Child | Bristol Mind | Bristol Redistro
- Sat 27th July
- The Old England, Montpelier
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- HOLY POPES -
Bristol-based post-garage/punk trio. Formed by Knight and drummer Luke Bujniewicz in 2020, the band’s acerbic, over-driven first offering is as good a window as any into the gritty, distorted world of HOLY POPES.
Newly signed to Hull-based independent label Man Demolish Records (NEWMEDS), Holy Popes’ visceral debut album reflects a twitching, erratic take on post-garage punk.
- TAIPAIN -
Post-punk band hailing from the Feeder Road, blending elements of shoegaze, punk and much more into a eclectic mix guaranteed to keep you on your toes for the duration of any set. Taking influence from bands like Title Fight, More Than Life, TRAAMS and much more we guarantee this is a band you don’t want to miss. Having supported the likes of Grove Street, Heriot, Oversize and more, make sure to keep an eye on these lot in 2024
- BIGBYRD -
Bigbyrd flies freely within the triangle of jazz, psych-rock and post-punk, swinging from lazy grooves and winding progressions to raucous riffs and heavy breakdowns. Their live show, which includes elements of open improvisation, is as dynamic as it is high-energy, as smooth as it is frenetic, and leaves audiences never quite knowing where they will be soaring to next.
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Old E DIY Music Revival Week celebrates the spirit of DIY music
- Local live music every night for a full week
- Mon 22nd - Sun 28th July
Our mission:
- Putting this essential venue back on the live music map
- Welcoming and nurturing Bristol’s freshest creativity and talent
- Raising funds for 3 very worthy causes
Entry requirements: 18+
- Old E DIY Music Revival Week: Night 6
- HOLY POPES + TAIPAN + BIGBYRD
- All proceeds to: War Child | Bristol Mind | Bristol Redistro
- Sat 27th July
- The Old England, Montpelier
-●-●- -●-●- -●-●-
- HOLY POPES -
Bristol-based post-garage/punk trio. Formed by Knight and drummer Luke Bujniewicz in 2020, the band’s acerbic, over-driven first offering is as good a window as any into the gritty, distorted world of HOLY POPES.
Newly signed to Hull-based independent label Man Demolish Records (NEWMEDS), Holy Popes’ visceral debut album reflects a twitching, erratic take on post-garage punk.
- TAIPAIN -
Post-punk band hailing from the Feeder Road, blending elements of shoegaze, punk and much more into a eclectic mix guaranteed to keep you on your toes for the duration of any set. Taking influence from bands like Title Fight, More Than Life, TRAAMS and much more we guarantee this is a band you don’t want to miss. Having supported the likes of Grove Street, Heriot, Oversize and more, make sure to keep an eye on these lot in 2024
- BIGBYRD -
Bigbyrd flies freely within the triangle of jazz, psych-rock and post-punk, swinging from lazy grooves and winding progressions to raucous riffs and heavy breakdowns. Their live show, which includes elements of open improvisation, is as dynamic as it is high-energy, as smooth as it is frenetic, and leaves audiences never quite knowing where they will be soaring to next.
-●-●- -●-●- -●-●-
Old E DIY Music Revival Week celebrates the spirit of DIY music
- Local live music every night for a full week
- Mon 22nd - Sun 28th July
Our mission:
- Putting this essential venue back on the live music map
- Welcoming and nurturing Bristol’s freshest creativity and talent
- Raising funds for 3 very worthy causes
Entry requirements: 18+
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