Outbreak Fest 2021 has announced their first bands.
The event will be held at Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester and will take place June 25th – 27th 2021.
Knocked Loose were announced as the first headliners of it all where frontman Bryan Garris says:
“We are excited to be a part of the Outbreak Fest line up. I’ve watched tons of videos from this fest and I’m stoked to experience it first hand.”
The first bands also on the announcement include Higher Power, All Out War and Broken Teeth.
Remember the other week when Manchester venues Gorilla and The Deaf Institute announced that they would be closing?
It came after the news that the grassroots venues will shut their doors permanently after suffering a huge financial hit due to the covid 19 pandemic.
Well, now…. they aren’t! They’ve been saved at the eleventh hour after Greater Manchester’s Night Time Economy Adviser Sacha Lord told NME originally that the venues were on the verge of being saved after early talks and now, Tokyo Industries, who owns several other Manchester properties including The Factory and South have purchased both venues the Manchester Evening News Reports.
Staff will keep their jobs as part of the terms agreed between the company and the venue’s current owners Mission Mars.
In a joint statement, the venues will operate: “in much the same way as they have done in the past”.
Aaron Mellor, founder of Tokyo Industries, said: “These are extremely difficult times for all grassroots music venues around the UK. It’s vital venues like Gorilla and The Deaf Institute are kept alive, the cultural fabric of our city centres depends on venues like these.”
Hello everyone, and welcome to a brand new monthly post here on Almost Anything Media. I’ve wanted to make a new post for a while. A monthly post that’s inclusive of the local area of York as well as its outlying and other areas of the country and showcases the talent I know there is around here. One way was to write a post about the latest singles you need to listen to, but I thought I might need to reach out to more people before that does happen. In truth, there’s nothing I enjoy more than getting right out there to meet some new people and to listen to some great music and discover bands along the way, so without further ado, I welcome the monthly post of the Mondo Monthly Gigs. This is all the recommended gigs I’m looking forward to in a particular month. Now, of course, there will be one’s I won’t always have the chance to get to but they’ll always be a few local to me around the Yorkshire and outlying areas.
Similar to the weekly Music Video countdown list, this list will compromise of ten gigs I’m sure will be a fun treat for all those involved so let’s dive straight into a local show that’s happening within the Yorkshire area.
1.Foxhaunt. The Crescent, York, 09/08/19
Support: inFade, Avenoir, Pray For Hayden
It’s a showcase of some of the best talents within York for the Alternative scene as the celebration for Foxhaunt’s latest single is being released down at one of the best venues in The Crescent. Armed with inFade, Avenoir and Pray For Hayden as their supports the Alternative outfit are sure to put on a unique night for fans of the genre.
Link To Facebook event.
Tickets cost £6.60 in advance.
Other Tour Dates:
August 11th 2019 – O’Riley’s, Kingston Upon Hull
Tickets for the gig at The Crescent on the 9th August are on sale now for £6 in advance.
2. This House Is Haunted. The Crescent, York. 16/08/19
Support: Amongst Thieves.
This House Is Haunted are a three-piece from York. Zak, Dom and Jenn blend influences from post-hardcore and metal with influences from Alexisonfire and Deftones alongside narratively styled instrumental bands such as Mew, Mogwai and Explosions In The Sky.
This House Is Haunted have the sensibilities of melodic, hooky vocals and guitar lines, with post-rock bass and drums. Often This House go in tangential directions to reveal rich sonic landscapes to crushingly heavy riffs.
With Amongst Thieves as their main support for the evening, everything is set to go off as one of the best nights for the local scene in recent memory.
Link to Facebook event.
Tickets are £6 in advance.
3. Better Days – Eiger Studios, Leeds. 23/08/19
Support: WRTHLESS, Pray For Hayden, Without Andrew.
Embarking on their first steps in their new lineup, Better Days are set to kick off a new era for the band as they embark on a mini-tour of the UK.
The band have been described as a fresh new take on pop-punk which combines all the elements of the early 2000’s era and the upcoming new breed, all eyes will be on them as they look forward to the future with brand new music in mind.
Link to Facebook event.
Tickets cost £6 in advance.
Other Tour Dates:
August 2019
21st – Glasgow Broadcast
22nd – Sheffield Mulberry Bar
24th – Newcastle Think Tank
4. Stand Atlantic. The Deaf Institute, Manchester. 28/08/19 (SOLD OUT)
Support: Royls, Superlove
The Aussie up and comers absolutely ripped through their debut UK headlining tour with their fresh and energetic ‘Skinny Dipping’ just a short insight to what goes into their shows. With a few dates set around their Reading and Leeds festival appearances, the band are set to storm across some larger stages than when they came across earlier in 2019.
Adding to this, with their now full-time bassist Miki, the Australian Pop-Pinks will come forth with a clear vision so fans will get a glimpse of just what to expect the second time around.
I was at their last UK tour for the Leeds date, their output was a little sub-par but from what I’ve heard since then, there’s going to be absolutely no stopping this band coming forward in the future.
Link to Facebook event.
SOLD OUT.
Other Tour Dates:
August 2019
23rd – Leeds Festival
25th – Reading Festival
26th – Brighton The Haunt
27th – Birmingham Mama Roux’s
29th – Liverpool Zanzibar
30th – Swansea Sin City
5. Frank Iero, Laura Jane Grace & The Devouring Mothers. Manchester Academy 2, 28/08/19
Support: Moving Galore
I think the only way to truly describe this lineup is Punktastic! That’s the only true adjective that does come to mind as two of the heads of the scene come together for a joint UK tour.
With festival season up and running, it seemed cruel not to mention two of the best bands, Frank Iero and the Future Violents and Laura Jane Grace and the Devouring Mothers as they’re on a mission to reclaim Manchester for their true punk heritage. Both projects have new music out and fans to devour them at the ready so everyone better be primed just for what’s going to go down on the tour.
Link to Facebook event.
Tickets cost £22.50
Other Tour Dates:
August 2019
26th – Glasgow St Luke’s
27th – Edingburgh Liquid Room
29th – London Scala
30th – Bristol O2 Academy
31st – Birmingham O2 Institute 2
6. Black Tongue. Leeds Key Club. 30/08/19
Support: Loathe, Clawhammer, Malign
I think when independent bands come down to the Key Club, it just goes off and is a little more special. I say this because when I went to see Sumo Cyco and Blood Youth, the atmosphere just transforms and elevates the show to new heights. With the metalcore troupe in Black Tongue coming across to Leeds and their EU shows in full swing, things are just going to be sweaty and rough if things are to be believed.
Link to Facebook event.
Tickets cost £12.10 (£11 Face Value).
7. The Faim. Sheffield Corporation. 31/08/19
Support: Woes, Charming Liars
Another Aussie group straight onto this list, the up and coming rockers are embarking on a lengthy UK stint in celebration of their upcoming release, ‘State Of Mind’ and it’s interesting to see what will occur on these shows coming up as you have the varying bands supporting them on their UK tour. For example with Woes, they’ve modified themselves into an experimental rock outfit but that makes them all the more enjoyable to watch and with The Faim, their transference to more Poppier sounds but with all the meaning int their lyrics shows just how much they’ll be rooted into their ways. Obviously, it’s a departure from the ‘Summer Is A Curse’ EP, but with their rhythmic sections on current singles, it shows that the crowd is going to love them all the same.
Tickets cost £13.20.
Other Tour Dates:
August 2019
27th – Dublin Academy 2
28th – Belfast Oh Yeah
29th – Edinburgh Sneaky Pete’s
30th – Liverpool Arts Club
31st – Sheffield Corporation
September 2019
1st – Norwich Epic Studios
8. Skunk Anaise. O2 Academy Leeds. 30/08/19
Support: Queen Zee
Skunk Anaise are a once in a generation band but unlike some older and well-respected bands, they’re one of the most consistent groups who are still in the scene and that’s just the only reason people still enjoy them. But it’s more than that here, as they’re continuing the experience and going further with their latest headline tour as they visit more cities following the release of their 25th anniversary live album, 25LIVE@25. As they’re hailed as one of the most exciting and greatest live acts across the globe, these shows will see the band hit a huge milestone in their career, so don’t miss out.
Link to Facebook event.
Tickets cost: £31.70
Other Tour Dates:
August 2019
16th – Beautiful Days Festival, Devon, UK (Headline)
17th – O2 Academy Brixton, London (SOLD OUT)
18th – Academy, Manchester (SOLD OUT)
19th – O2 Academy, Bristol (sold out)
25th – Camper Calling Festival, Warwickshire (Headline)
26th – Brighton Centre, Brighton
27th – O2 Academy, Bournemouth
28th – Corn Exchange, Cambridge
30th – O2 Academy, Leeds
31st – O2 Academy, Glasgow
SEPTEMBER
1st – O2 Academy, Newcastle
3rd – Rock City, Nottingham
4th – Cardiff University, Cardiff
9. Talk More. The Fulford Arms, York. 09/08/19
Support: Saytr Play, Beth McCarthy, Red Yeti
For fans of Local Natives and The Japanese House, the new outfit Talk More are heading over to The Fulford Arms in York for the release of their two brand new singles, ‘Planned Fights’ and ‘Heart Again’. With the three-piece band all collectively being involved in the scene for a while, this will be a true test to see what the band are capable of.
Link to Facebook event.
Tickets cost £5.
Another venue is sadly going to be closing in 2019. This time, it is Manchester’s The Ruby Lounge.
The news came following a statement from the venue management themselves which was issued via their official Facebook page.
“We have an update that will finally provide some clarity regarding our future. As most of you are aware, for some time the owners of the building have been discussing plans to redevelop the entire site.
Those development plans are now quickly moving forward – see here: https://www.highstreetmanchester.co.uk
It has recently been confirmed to us that works are due to begin late 2019. And with that, due to being some way apart in our views, plans and depth of wallets, it looked like unfortunately we would be forced into closing the doors for the very last time this Christmas.
But we are now pleased to say that at the very last minute we have at least managed to come to an agreement with the landlords to remain until the very end when the wrecking ball finally comes along.
We’ve had a marvellous time over the years and as one of the few remaining independent live music venues in Manchester, have fought incredibly hard to stay open despite constantly rising costs and teetering on the brink of viability more often than seems possible.
We’re not done just yet…
Love, hangovers and tinnitus;
Team Ruby Lounge”
At the time of writing, it’s uncertain what The Ruby Lounge‘s final date of operation will be.
After the recent closure of the Manchester Arena because of the recent terror attacks, the venue has confirmed it has cancelled all shows until September. This meant that Linkin Park and Blink 182 have had to cancel their upcoming shows.
Although the show must go on and now Blink will be playing Machester Castlefield Bowl on July 14th. The same date as the original show.
Tickets will go on sale at 9AM on June 23rd (Next Friday) but tickets for the Manchester Arena show will not be valid and fans need to contact the point of purchase for a full refund for their tickets.
The almighty Knuckle Punk have announced a small run ok UK shows for June.
They’ll be playing these dates with Wallflower.
JUNE
07 – LONDON Old Blue Last
09 – KINGSTON Fighting Cocks
11 – MANCHESTER Deaf Institute
12 – GLASGOW Audio
13 – BRISTOL Exchange
Here’s one of their most recent music video for Evergreen.
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