THE HALF TERM HOOTENANNY

Name: THE HALF TERM HOOTENANNY
Start: 2025-10-26T15:00:00+00:00
Location: The Joe Longthorne Theatre North Pier Blackpool

Schedule

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025 at 03:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

The Joe Longthorne Theatre North Pier Blackpool | Blackpool, EN

CIRCUS
Circus are an indie rock band from Blackpool, UK. Their debut single ‘Talk’ was released April 12th, 2024, followed by ‘Keep Me In Line’ in June & ‘In The Mist’ in September. Initially playing support slots at Bootleg Social, they have gone on to secure a headline slot in June 2024. Their most notable support slot was Birmingham for Indie giants Swim Deep on their 2024 tour. The lads released their debut EP, ‘I'm Outside’ in December 2024.
‘Their clever use of guitar hooks and riffs captures the sounds of The Smiths and The Cure in the early 80s, whilst their powerful vocal delivery and harmonies bring us bang up to date, echoing the sounds of The Strokes and the DMAs’. - Pete Rooney, RGM Magazine.
CIRCUS play Kendal Calling and Victorious Festival in 2025 after releasing Losing Time & Cuckoo's Corner as their first two singles of the year.
BLUESHELL
Blackpool’s favourite acoustic duo Blueshell played at the top of the tower & now they’re gearing up to release original music of their own! This team up of local legends Daisy Atkinson & Rhy Grooves is 100% not to be missed.
'THE REMEDIES
The Remedies are a 4 piece band who originally formed in 2001 with a shared love of rock and roll guitar music. The band played their songs extensively at shows and festivals across the UK and quickly established a loyal following whilst recording and generating radio-play. After breaking up in 2009, the band re-formed in 2024. They released a new single 'Murder in Kind' with Steve Gorman (Black Crowes, Stereophonics) in 2025 ahead of their next single 'Britannia' in summer 2025'. A great live act, not to be missed'
APOLLO'S CHARIOT
Apollo's Chariot, Blackpool's own high-energy four-piece band! Comprising of a powerhouse rhythm section, fronted by a captivating blend of male and female vocals. Apollo's Chariot delivers an electrifying live experience that's all about speed, upbeat vibes, and infectious stage presence. They seamlessly blend their own original material with an eclectic mix of covers, putting a playful rocky spin on pop, country and hip-hop as well as honouring some rock icons such as Blondie, Nirvana and Black Sabbath!
BETTY LOU
Edgy and enchanting. Armed with rich, resonant vocals and an acoustic guitar, Betty Lou blends traditional folk/blues with alternative rock. 2024 saw her debut single ‘You’re Mine’ gain her recognition as one of ‘BBC introducing Ones To Watch 2025’ artists. Now releasing new music and performing with her band, she is fiercer - and more formidable - than ever.
SEMINALS.
Fusing together some of Blackpool’s finest musicians on “the scene”, Seminals bring a plethora of classic tunes to their set. Featuring the likes of local hero Marcus Bell on drums and Dave Drury of the Parka Monkeys on bass, they are a band not to be missed.
THE MANDRILLS
The Mandrills are a young and up-and-coming indie rock band from the Blackpool area. They are known for their raw energy and alternative rock sound. They released their first EP electronically and on vinyl on 24 August 2025. It’s called Where to Begin and is available on all major platforms.