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Fresh off the summer festival circuit, two big hitters from this year's Decolonise Fest Takeover at Shambala share the stage.
STEEL: are a female-led postpunk band from the Scouse underground.
Touted as the premier postpunk band in Liverpool’s underground scene, and named ‘ones to watch’ by Future Yard they are DIY, unsigned and completely independent. Championed by scene legends like Steph Phillips (Big Joanie/ Decolonise), Get In Her Ears and LOUD WOMEN
“ A band SUB POP probably needed to discover…about 40 years ago“ Boot Music
“ Brooding majestic splendour“ Get In Her Ears
“ Blinding bass heavy set with vocals reminiscent of Dry Cleaning“ LOUD WOMEN
LGBT POC DIY PUNK
BONA RAYS: Feisty female fronted new-wavers from London Town.
The origins of Bona Rays dates back to the original 'year zero' punk times of 1977, when singer Chas was one of the first black woman to front a punk band.
A long-lost single (that was only a demo disc) resurfaced and was subsequently issued by Flashback Records in 2020.
The track looked set to fly, receiving press attention from the likes of The Quietus & Fear And Laothing, and a live band was put together to promote the single, but COVID struck. And well, that was that!
Post COVID, the new band have released three singles (No Connection, Bad Men, TV-1), written a brand new set and have played regularly across London.
Recent shows include an appearance at the prestigious Decolonise Festival (founded & curated by Big Joanie & celebrating poc in punk culture), the legendary Hope & Anchor (along with Spizz), The Waiting Room (supporting Cult Figures), Paper Dress Vintage (along with Quick Romance), and The Lexington (supporting Theatre of Hate).
The band return to the stage for their first London show after a busy summer of festival appearances; Alice's Wicked Tea Party, Shambala, Paris Pop Fest.
Adv - £6.60
OTD - £8
Doors - 7.30pm +18 w/ ID
Live music curfew - 11pm
STEEL: are a female-led postpunk band from the Scouse underground.
Touted as the premier postpunk band in Liverpool’s underground scene, and named ‘ones to watch’ by Future Yard they are DIY, unsigned and completely independent. Championed by scene legends like Steph Phillips (Big Joanie/ Decolonise), Get In Her Ears and LOUD WOMEN
“ A band SUB POP probably needed to discover…about 40 years ago“ Boot Music
“ Brooding majestic splendour“ Get In Her Ears
“ Blinding bass heavy set with vocals reminiscent of Dry Cleaning“ LOUD WOMEN
LGBT POC DIY PUNK
BONA RAYS: Feisty female fronted new-wavers from London Town.
The origins of Bona Rays dates back to the original 'year zero' punk times of 1977, when singer Chas was one of the first black woman to front a punk band.
A long-lost single (that was only a demo disc) resurfaced and was subsequently issued by Flashback Records in 2020.
The track looked set to fly, receiving press attention from the likes of The Quietus & Fear And Laothing, and a live band was put together to promote the single, but COVID struck. And well, that was that!
Post COVID, the new band have released three singles (No Connection, Bad Men, TV-1), written a brand new set and have played regularly across London.
Recent shows include an appearance at the prestigious Decolonise Festival (founded & curated by Big Joanie & celebrating poc in punk culture), the legendary Hope & Anchor (along with Spizz), The Waiting Room (supporting Cult Figures), Paper Dress Vintage (along with Quick Romance), and The Lexington (supporting Theatre of Hate).
The band return to the stage for their first London show after a busy summer of festival appearances; Alice's Wicked Tea Party, Shambala, Paris Pop Fest.
Adv - £6.60
OTD - £8
Doors - 7.30pm +18 w/ ID
Live music curfew - 11pm
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Where is it happening?
The Waiting Room, The Three Crowns, 175 Stoke Newington High Street,London, United Kingdom
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