Dreamwave // Bite The Buffalo // The Dead Royals at Wiper and True Brewery & Taproom
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"Free entry! Dreamwave’s spellbinding stoner-surfbeat’s sent them stratospheric. Indulge in their Nuggets-grade garage-pop and fuzz-guitar frenzies, with all $ raised going to Caring in Bristol. Essential local act FFO: Ty Segall, Syd Barrett, Night Beats, Osees, King Gizzard."

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A gig held at Wiper and True Brewery & Taproom on Saturday 30th May. The event starts at 20:00.


Bristol’s neo-psych heavyweights Dreamwave headline a massive night at Wiper and True. Fresh from Glastonbury and a sold-out UK/EU tour, they bring their signature blend of garage-rock and dream-pop to the taproom. Joined by the raw, riff-heavy duo Bite The Buffalo and Bristol’s newest alt-rock energy, Dead Royals.

FFO: Tame Impala, Thee Oh Sees, and fuzzed-out garage-rock.

- Dreamwave -

Fresh from supporting Frankie & The Witch Fingers and selling out London’s The Garage, Bristol’s own Dreamwave are hitting their stride. With their latest EP ‘Drifter’ receiving heavy rotation on BBC 6 Music and a spot on Danger Mouse’s personal jukebox, the band has become a cornerstone of the UK’s Neo-Psych scene. Expect a hypnotic tug-of-war between high-octane Garage-Rock and lush Dream-Pop.

- Bite The Buffalo -

This UK garage-rock duo is built on monstrous riffs and stomping drums. Renowned for their "raw and uncompromising" live sets, they bring a macabre melodic edge that has earned them a reputation as one of the most dynamic live acts on the circuit.

- The Dead Royals -

Opening the night are emerging Bristol trio The Dead Royals. Combining grunge-inspired drops with infectious pop-style vocals, this is high-energy alternative rock at its finest. Featuring members of The Hangover Club and Black Wendy, they are the city’s newest "must-watch" act.

This is a free event, no tickets are required - 100% of the proceeds of fundraising tickets will go to Wiper and True's charity partner for 2025, supporting their work in homelessness prevention in Bristol. Read more about their work here - https://www.caringinbristol.org.uk/.



Entry requirements: 18+

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