First Timers Festival Fundraiser 2023

Schedule

Sun Feb 12 2023 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Location

The Cavendish Arms | London, EN

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About this Event

First Timers season is once again upon us, and this time its (mostly) in real life. To celebrate, we are putting on a gig about it! Check out some bands that played First Timers Fest in previous years, meet the some of the organisers, and say hello to our new venue The Amersham Arms! We hope it'll be inspiring.


The bands:

Sksie - a band of shy punks making spooky, analogue, dance music.

Melhole - Lyrics, music and synthesis by Mel. Live show by Mel and Lily. https://melhole.bandcamp.com/track/shxtter-the-eyes-of-the-gxds

Gross Misconduct - formed from ex-First Timers bands K*ll Joys and Strong Arm

Bulkwash - noise rock four-piece, released first EP late 2022

Tickets are a fiver but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please email us at [email protected] for a free ticket.


What is First Timers Fest?

First Timers fest is an annual series of workshops that ends in a Fest where every band plays its first show! Our aim is to diversify and demystify DIY music.

People of any musical experience and of any identity can attend our workshops, though they are largely aimed at beginners. To play the fest itself your band needs to meet two or more of the following criteria:

- One or more people have never been in a band before

- One or more people have never performed that role in a band before (e.g if a drummer is having a go at vocals)

-One or more people belongs to a marginalised group, for example, they are a woman, a person of colour, LGBTQIA+, disabled, working class, neurodivergent.


Covid Policy

We cannot provide any assurance that this is a covid-free zone. Masks will be provided and we encourage attendees to take a lateral flow test within the 48 hours before the gig. If you’re feeling sick, please stay home.


Accessibility

The venue has step-free access and the gig will be taking place in the back room of the venue. The smoking area has a very narrow entry point. No strobe lighting will be in use at the gig. There is an accessible toilet in both the gig room and the pub itself, and we will be making all toilets gender neutral. Chairs will be provided next to the stage for anyone who needs one. The pub serves food, including vegan food. If you need any more information, please get in touch with us at [email protected].


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Where is it happening?

The Cavendish Arms, 128 Hartington Road, London, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 5.00

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