Ages 18+ free entry. Anthemic indie compared to THE NATIONAL, DRY THE RIVER, SHEAFS, BRIDGES, THE HOWL & THE HUM, SWIM SCHOOL..
China Bears teamed up with FIERCE PANDA RECORDS for their debut EP ‘I’ve Never Met Anyone Like You’ receiving airplay from 6 Music, Radio 1 and Radio X, and performing a live session on STEVE LAMACQ’s show.
“fully in command of a big, vibrant sound that calls on its influences - just about any anthemic indie-rock band of this century - while still sound distinct” - NPR
“tapping into those bright vocals, relatable lyrics and some delicious guitars, they're ready to fill big venues” - Gigwise
CHINA BEARS on Bandcamp, Spotify, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube
DUSTY CUT: wistful project of Phil Jones & band, crafting songs about friendships and loves gained and lost, fights in restaurants, Scottish islands and the sea. They started playing indie folk songs at house parties and have since developed a warm sound incorporating moody folk, 70s rock and a hint of strangeness inspired by Gruff Rhys, Arthur Russell and Big Thief. For fans of Belle & Sebastian, Big Thief, Sufjan Stevens. DUSTY CUT website, Spotify, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter
PARCS: electronic trio from South Wales. “heartfelt recollections of love, loss, and restlessness, while punchy drum machines, washed-out synth textures and gently modulating guitars explore sounds across dream pop, new wave indie, and disco” - Circuit Sweet. PARCS Bandcamp, SoundCloud
MURIEL: first gig from this brand new Cardiff band! Muriel Instagram
Venue opens 11am, vegran food served 11am-2pm (brunch) + 4-8pm (dinner). Bands start 7pm. DJs after playing alternative bangers til 3am (last new entry 2am). Please note soundcheck is 5-7pm but you’re still welcome to pop in for drinks/food during this time.
Please bring ID - we operate Challenge 25.