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"Static spills across The Old E as local art punk outfit Year of the Rabbit deliver knotty, slow-burn noise scrapes, raising money for female-led neurodivergence-celebrating zine Neon Daisy. If you caught ‘em tearing the roof off Sportsmans at Simple Things, you’ll know they’re not one to miss. Bruised euphoria FFO: DITZ, Sonic Youth, Gilla Band, Dream Wife."
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A gig held at The Old England Pub on Thursday 4th December. The event starts at 20:00.
Year of the Rabbit, Limited Ltd, Mess, and No Empire bringing their racket to the Old England.
Year of the Rabbit - Bristol’s answer to Sonic Youth, since forming in May 2025 Year of the Rabbit have been carving a name for themselves in the city’s alternative scene. Their debut EP “LIVE GIRL IN ONLY FLESH,” released in July, was described as a “really skilful blend of eloquence and blunt punk rage” (Highbar Indie) and the group have played sets supporting Spectres and most recently at the iconic Simple Things festival. Catch them now before they move on to bigger things. FFO: DITZ, Heartworms, Lydia Lunch, The Velvet Underground, Wych Elm.
Limited Ltd - DIY Bristol Punk
Mess - Somerset Grunge Punk
No Empire - Brighton Alt Rock
Entry requirements: 18+
Year of the Rabbit - Bristol’s answer to Sonic Youth, since forming in May 2025 Year of the Rabbit have been carving a name for themselves in the city’s alternative scene. Their debut EP “LIVE GIRL IN ONLY FLESH,” released in July, was described as a “really skilful blend of eloquence and blunt punk rage” (Highbar Indie) and the group have played sets supporting Spectres and most recently at the iconic Simple Things festival. Catch them now before they move on to bigger things. FFO: DITZ, Heartworms, Lydia Lunch, The Velvet Underground, Wych Elm.
Limited Ltd - DIY Bristol Punk
Mess - Somerset Grunge Punk
No Empire - Brighton Alt Rock
Entry requirements: 18+
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