The Bees
A gig held at The Trinity Centre on Friday 1st March. The event starts at 19:30.
The Bees is an indie rock band from the Isle of Wight.
Although their sound is generally classified as indie rock or psychedelic rock, the band have a colourful range of styles and influences, such as 1960s garage rock, country, reggae and Jazz.
They started out as the duo of Paul Butler and Aaron Fletcher releasing their first album Sunshine Hit me’, which was nominated for the coveted Mercury Music Prize in 2002. The nomination and album’s critical success let to the assembly of an actual band. When the smoke cleared, the bees were officially a sextet with everyone writing songs and switching off on instruments.
+ support: John Stapleton is a Bristol based DJ, playing mostly records.
1900: Doors
2000: John Stapleton
2100: The Bees
Please note this is a standing event, accessible seating is available.
Last entry: 2 hours before curfew
Venue levy: Trinity is introducing a £1 Restoration Levy on every event ticket sold. This income will be used to create a dedicated fund for critical building works that will protect and maintain the Trinity Centre building and grounds.
Entry requirements: 14+, any under 18s accompanied by an adult
Although their sound is generally classified as indie rock or psychedelic rock, the band have a colourful range of styles and influences, such as 1960s garage rock, country, reggae and Jazz.
They started out as the duo of Paul Butler and Aaron Fletcher releasing their first album Sunshine Hit me’, which was nominated for the coveted Mercury Music Prize in 2002. The nomination and album’s critical success let to the assembly of an actual band. When the smoke cleared, the bees were officially a sextet with everyone writing songs and switching off on instruments.
+ support: John Stapleton is a Bristol based DJ, playing mostly records.
1900: Doors
2000: John Stapleton
2100: The Bees
Please note this is a standing event, accessible seating is available.
Last entry: 2 hours before curfew
Venue levy: Trinity is introducing a £1 Restoration Levy on every event ticket sold. This income will be used to create a dedicated fund for critical building works that will protect and maintain the Trinity Centre building and grounds.
Entry requirements: 14+, any under 18s accompanied by an adult
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