Girls to the Front - Launch Night (Newcastle)
Schedule
Thu, 16 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
The Bridge Hotel | Newcastle Upon Tyne, EN
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Join us for an evening in conversation with North East author Lucy Nichol, to celebrate and discuss her new feminist revenge thriller Girls to the Front - a gripping blend of 90s nostalgia and punk rock fury.ABOUT THE BOOK:
She’s with the band.She wants them dead.
A dead body. A woman with blood on her hands. Will footage on an old videotape and some dark magic uncover the truth?
When Roma finds an old VHS tape in a house clearance box, she’s drawn into a deadly crime that took place over 30 years ago.
Roma’s discoveries lead her towards a rock band with a bad reputation – and a meeting with a mysterious woman named Kat. But are the crimes on the tape really confined to the past?
A revenge thriller teeming with feminist fury and 90s nostalgia.
"A dark, feminist thriller with a punk protagonist exacting her revenge like a real life Martha Splatterhead." —Adem Tepedelen, co-author of Mud Ride: A Messy Trip Through the Grunge Explosion
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Lucy Nichol (also writing as Lucy Roth) is a fiction and nonfiction author whose work blends comedy, nostalgia, music, and a fierce commitment to busting mental health myths. A freelance writer, PR consultant, and mental health advocate, her bylines include The Independent, NME, Red, HuffPost, Den of Geek, and many more.
With over 18 years’ experience in media and marketing, Lucy brings real-world insight to her storytelling - especially around addiction and mental health stigma. She’s passionate about challenging stereotypes and giving a voice to those often misunderstood.
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Join Opt Indie Books for a special evening at The Bridge Hotel, Newcastle, as Lucy Nichol discusses Girls to the Front in conversation with music journalist Molly Tie, author of the upcoming book Rebel Grrrls: The Real Story of Women and Punk.
Expect an electrifying conversation about feminist rage, revenge, 90s music scenes, and writing fiction rooted in real-world issues. We'll explore the questions at the heart of the book: how safe are women and girls at gigs? Has anything changed since the 90s? And how can storytelling help expose, challenge, and shift cultural norms?
There’ll be time for audience questions and a book signing. Copies of Girls to the Front will be available to purchase at the event or ahead of time by selecting the ‘Book & Ticket’ option.
When: Thursday 16 October, 7-9pm
Where: The Bridge Hotel, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Where is it happening?
The Bridge Hotel, Newcastle Castle, Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1RQ, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
