check out Our Past Events:
Workshop: Frank Turner
We had the privilege of welcoming in Frank Turner to speak to participants about the beauty and madness of songwriting; through reflection and the deconstruction of his own music, Frank delivered a workshop that was undeniably unforgettable.
Workshop: We Bless This Mess
“Since 2014, We Bless This Mess have been pursuing its purpose of spreading consciousness – whatever life brings along the way, you can always find peace within you and be surrounded by your loved ones.
Originally founded as a solo project by the singer-songwriter Nelson Graf Reis, We Bless This Mess turns this positive way of living into frenetic, catchy and straightforward tunes that engage the crowd with the joy of being alive.” - Gunner Records
Astrid - V5, featuring:
Disguised on Mars & Oliver
Rock It Presented a night of brilliance through the musical musings of Astrid and Co. A packed out venue responding to ridiculously cool music.
CLEANUPCREW - DJ Night - V5
On the 30th April 2022, Sam McGregor and Matthew Jones brought the noise with their blend of Dance, Hardcore, Jungle, DnB, Alternative and Funk.
Sisters with Transistors - V5
Short films and artwork projected on to a
screen throughout the gig for your visual and audial pleasure - accompanied by an eclectic mix of music, this third V5 appearance of Sister with Transistors, knocked it out the park yet again.
Parka Monkey Presents: Andrew Cushin + Special Guests - V5
A night of indie with style, an intimate acoustic set supplied by Andrew Cushin, courtesy of Parka Monkey.
Dave Haslam, in conversation with Oliver J Lomax.
In the mid-80s Dave Haslam was running a fanzine, organising early shows for the likes of Primal Scream and Spacemen 3, and DJing twice a week at the Haçienda in Manchester. He has since DJ’d worldwide – from Geneva to Ibiza, Peru to New York.
The wide-ranging discussion covered Dave’s writing, DJing & life. With readings from both Dave and Oliver,
AND a book signing session at the end!
itoldyouiwouldeatyou - V5
Channelling experimental eclecticism through the nostalgic sounds of their youth, six-piece emo outfit itoldyouiwouldeatyou paint a vision of a better future for a maligned and oft-problematic genre.