Blackstar Promotions Ltd

EBB, The Gift and Planet Enid Collective (Featuring Enid Williams from Girlschool)
2025-11-21 19:30 - 23:00 UTC | The Water Rats, 328 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8BZ, United Kingdom
EBB were a band, the Erin Bennett Band who played pop-rock. But they kept straying off into Prog Rock and ruining it. So they finally listened to their own voices and went full Prog. You couldn’t get a happier bunch of puppies.
Writing and rehearsing within an arts collective makes impromptu, noisy jam sessions a little easier than, perhaps, for those who live with intolerant neighbours, families, dogs and hamsters. The resulting music performance and, these days, video and live actors, is best described as bespoke, rather than pleasingly generic. In other words, one likes it or one doesn’t.
Rest assured, the band members themselves will be having a great time! Living in Scotland but hailing from all around the world, the band get on with each other irritatingly well. Also, they can’t wait to meet you!”
EBB ARE:
Erin Bennett (Guitars, Lead Vocals, Trumpet), Suna Dasi (Backing Vocals, Synths),
Bad Dog (Bass), Nikki Francis (Hammond, Piano, Synths, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet),
Anna Fraser (Drums, Percussion), Kitty Biscuits (Backing Vocals, Percussion, Spoken Word Poetry)

The Gift—led by the insightful and emotive Mike Morton—is a London-based progressive rock band that blends ambitious symphonic epics with personal, socially aware narratives. Over four major albums (Awake and Dreaming, Land of Shadows, Why The Sea Is Salt and Antenna), their sound has evolved from grand prog statements to a mature synthesis of complexity and accessibility. Their soon-to-be-released 5th album ‘Seven Seasons’ tells the story of a life, inspired by Shakespeare’s ‘7 Ages Of Man’, and it will be performed live in its entirety later this year.
Planet Enid Collective was formed by Enid Williams, co-founder of Girlschool—the pioneering British all-female heavy rock band—alongside multi-instrumentalists Yair Katz and Audrey M. Enid’s musical journey spans decades, from chart success with Motörhead in the ’80s to performing operas in the West End and returning to Girlschool to co-write and record albums. The Collective’s current set features Girlschool tracks from the last 20 years, infused with a bold sonic mix of pop, punk, alternative and spacey heavy rock.
Their lyrics tackle themes of politics, feminism, and the climate crisis. Recent performances include the LOUD WOMEN festival in Brighton and an upcoming 50th anniversary tribute at The Carlisle in Hastings. Yair brings genre-spanning experience and two solo albums, while Audrey contributes her own original recordings, making Planet Enid a powerful fusion of seasoned talent and fresh creative energy.

999 at The Water Rats with special guests Menace, The Anoraks and Probe X
2025-11-15 19:30 - 23:00 | The Water Rats, 328 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8BZ, United Kingdom
999 need no introduction, formed in London in 1976 they are stalwarts of the punk scene and one of the only original bands from those days that are still treading the boards. From their earliest classic singles such as I’m Alive, Nasty Nasty, Emergency and Homicide through to their latest album Bish, Bash, Bosh! they haven’t let up, releasing numerous singles and albums and touring relentlessly. Catch them at The Water Rats this November.
Support comes from another band from the first wave of punk, Menace are also still turning out fine new music, nothing can keep these old buggers down.
Also on the bill we have snotty punk upstarts The Anoraks who will sit finely alongside 999 and Menace with a similarly 77 themed punk thrash.
Opening up the proceedings is Probe X, a new band comprised of seasoned musicians who have done their turn around the block and are now here to show today’s kids what it’s about.

Doctor and the Medics at The Water Rats with Guitar Gangsters and Daddy Those Men Scare Me
2025-10-26 19:30 - 23:00 | Hare and Hounds, King’s Heath, High Street, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 7JZ, United Kingdom
We are overjoyed to be bringing Dr and the Medics to The West Midlands, specifically The Hare and Hounds in King’s Heath. In addition we are delighted to welcome the best kept secret in punk rock Guitar Gangsters and the quirky stylings of Daddy Those Men Scare Me who bring dollops or pathos and humour in equal measures.

DR AND THE MEDICS
Dr and the Medics were created almost at the dawn of the 80’s, in 1982 by The Rev Dr. Clive Thomas Jackson.
The band has had a very colourful and successful career as both recording artists and performers. Undoubtedly they are been best known for their massive 1986 No 1 “Spirit in the Sky,” which sold over 24 Million copies world wide and was number 1 in 23 countries!! They are also recognized as a great live act, in 1985 the NME referred to them as “THE live band of the year.”
Often promoted as 1 hit wonders, the band claim to be the only 1 hit wonder to have had 2 hits as their next single “Burn,” got to number 21!! But as they don’t make documentaries or publish books about one and a half hit wonders, the Doctor keeps quiet about “The other hit,” and wears his “One Hit Wonder” badge with pride!!!
For anyone who witnessed their triumphant tour supporting The Damned at the end of 2024, you will know that there is a whole lot more to the band than a handful of covers, these days they are back to playing their own numbers, revisiting their back catalogue and playing tracks from their brand new album which, with a prevailing wind, will have been released by the time this gig happens.

GUITAR GANGSTERS
Imagine the band that you wished you were part of. Imagine the gang that you always wanted to join. This is the band that Guitar Gangsters has become – the band that knows exactly who they are and controls the stage from the first powerchord to the last. The studio recordings are packed full of passion, power and melody with lyrics that tell stories of love, hope, failure, frustration, winning and losing. On the stage these songs burst into three-dimensional life where the audience is not confronted but embraced and becomes part of the celebration of what punk could have been and where it could take us. Guitar Gangsters don’t attempt to change the world but after 60 minutes you’ll have your fist in the air feeling you can change it yourself.
With a 35 year history, Guitar Gangsters have drawn upon influences from the very best of the best of the first wave of punk and evolved into the tightest of live acts which never fails to deliver onstage. Formed in London in the late 1980’s, the band has played all over the world and shared stages with countless legends of punk and stand alongside the very best. Originally a three-piece fronted by brothers Pete and Phil on guitar and bass, a second guitarist, Ed Sonsino, was slotted in five years ago and the mighty sound got even mightier.
After so many years, many bands might rest on their back catalogue but Guitar Gangsters have never been a band to stand still. The release of their recent album “Fortune Favours The Brave” has seen the band reach new audiences and the 2024 EP “The Faithful” has become their most streamed track in the last six months. With new songs on the way, watch out for their next album release later this year.
Guitar Gangsters stick proudly to their inspirational punk rock guns and fire anthem after anthem from the stage with more than just a hint of rock’n’roll attitude. Acquiring a presence that is only achieved through years of experience, there’s never been a better time to see this band live and to be part of the ongoing story. The legacy is not yet complete.

DADDY THOSE MEN SCARE ME
Opening the night are another amazing and somewhat overlooked band from London, namely Daddy Those Men Scare Me. Don’t take our word for it, here’s what others have said…
“Prosaically down to earth and utterly English in their punk rock approach, the deliriously good Daddies have been honing their Stranglers/Members/Squeeze informed crafted, indeed crafty, punk pop round these ‘ere parts since oooooh 1994, wowsers. Better than ever too, ace band.”
BugBear Promotions
“The glorious English punk balladry of Daddy Those Men Scare Me! I am an unadulterated fan – great songs, powerful stage presence and laugh out loud funny lyrics. People whine on about the good old days, but the good days are here and now! Support your local bands!”
Bobby Moore, Those Naughty Lumps (and yes, that is his real name)

Doctor and the Medics at The Water Rats with Guitar Gangsters and Daddy Those Men Scare Me
2025-10-25 19:30 - 23:00 | The Water Rats, 328 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8BZ, United Kingdom
We are overjoyed to be bringing Dr and the Medics back to London, specifically The Water Rats in King’s Cross. In addition we are delighted to welcome the best kept secret in punk rock Guitar Gangsters and the quirky stylings of Daddy Those Men Scare Me who bring dollops or pathos and humour in equal measures.

DR AND THE MEDICS
Dr and the Medics were created almost at the dawn of the 80’s, in 1982 by The Rev Dr. Clive Thomas Jackson.
The band has had a very colourful and successful career as both recording artists and performers. Undoubtedly they are been best known for their massive 1986 No 1 “Spirit in the Sky,” which sold over 24 Million copies world wide and was number 1 in 23 countries!! They are also recognized as a great live act, in 1985 the NME referred to them as “THE live band of the year.”
Often promoted as 1 hit wonders, the band claim to be the only 1 hit wonder to have had 2 hits as their next single “Burn,” got to number 21!! But as they don’t make documentaries or publish books about one and a half hit wonders, the Doctor keeps quiet about “The other hit,” and wears his “One Hit Wonder” badge with pride!!!
For anyone who witnessed their triumphant tour supporting The Damned at the end of 2024, you will know that there is a whole lot more to the band than a handful of covers, these days they are back to playing their own numbers, revisiting their back catalogue and playing tracks from their brand new album which, with a prevailing wind, will have been released by the time this gig happens.

GUITAR GANGSTERS
Imagine the band that you wished you were part of. Imagine the gang that you always wanted to join. This is the band that Guitar Gangsters has become – the band that knows exactly who they are and controls the stage from the first powerchord to the last. The studio recordings are packed full of passion, power and melody with lyrics that tell stories of love, hope, failure, frustration, winning and losing. On the stage these songs burst into three-dimensional life where the audience is not confronted but embraced and becomes part of the celebration of what punk could have been and where it could take us. Guitar Gangsters don’t attempt to change the world but after 60 minutes you’ll have your fist in the air feeling you can change it yourself.
With a 35 year history, Guitar Gangsters have drawn upon influences from the very best of the best of the first wave of punk and evolved into the tightest of live acts which never fails to deliver onstage. Formed in London in the late 1980’s, the band has played all over the world and shared stages with countless legends of punk and stand alongside the very best. Originally a three-piece fronted by brothers Pete and Phil on guitar and bass, a second guitarist, Ed Sonsino, was slotted in five years ago and the mighty sound got even mightier.
After so many years, many bands might rest on their back catalogue but Guitar Gangsters have never been a band to stand still. The release of their recent album “Fortune Favours The Brave” has seen the band reach new audiences and the 2024 EP “The Faithful” has become their most streamed track in the last six months. With new songs on the way, watch out for their next album release later this year.
Guitar Gangsters stick proudly to their inspirational punk rock guns and fire anthem after anthem from the stage with more than just a hint of rock’n’roll attitude. Acquiring a presence that is only achieved through years of experience, there’s never been a better time to see this band live and to be part of the ongoing story. The legacy is not yet complete.

DADDY THOSE MEN SCARE ME
Opening the night are another amazing and somewhat overlooked band from London, namely Daddy Those Men Scare Me. Don’t take our word for it, here’s what others have said…
“Prosaically down to earth and utterly English in their punk rock approach, the deliriously good Daddies have been honing their Stranglers/Members/Squeeze informed crafted, indeed crafty, punk pop round these ‘ere parts since oooooh 1994, wowsers. Better than ever too, ace band.”
BugBear Promotions
“The glorious English punk balladry of Daddy Those Men Scare Me! I am an unadulterated fan – great songs, powerful stage presence and laugh out loud funny lyrics. People whine on about the good old days, but the good days are here and now! Support your local bands!”
Bobby Moore, Those Naughty Lumps (and yes, that is his real name)

Doctor and the Medics by the Sea with Guitar Gangsters and Daddy Those Men Scare Me
2025-10-24 19:30 - 23:00 | Dalton’s Brighton, Lower Promenade, Madeira Drive,, Brighton, BN2 1TB, United Kingdom
We are overjoyed to be bringing Dr and the Medics to Brighton, specifically Dalton’s on the seafront. In addition we are delighted to welcome the best kept secret in punk rock Guitar Gangsters and the quirky stylings of Daddy Those Men Scare Me who bring dollops or pathos and humour in equal measures.

DR AND THE MEDICS
Dr and the Medics were created almost at the dawn of the 80’s, in 1982 by The Rev Dr. Clive Thomas Jackson.
The band has had a very colourful and successful career as both recording artists and performers. Undoubtedly they are been best known for their massive 1986 No 1 “Spirit in the Sky,” which sold over 24 Million copies world wide and was number 1 in 23 countries!! They are also recognized as a great live act, in 1985 the NME referred to them as “THE live band of the year.”
Often promoted as 1 hit wonders, the band claim to be the only 1 hit wonder to have had 2 hits as their next single “Burn,” got to number 21!! But as they don’t make documentaries or publish books about one and a half hit wonders, the Doctor keeps quiet about “The other hit,” and wears his “One Hit Wonder” badge with pride!!!
For anyone who witnessed their triumphant tour supporting The Damned at the end of 2024, you will know that there is a whole lot more to the band than a handful of covers, these days they are back to playing their own numbers, revisiting their back catalogue and playing tracks from their brand new album which, with a prevailing wind, will have been released by the time this gig happens.

GUITAR GANGSTERS
Imagine the band that you wished you were part of. Imagine the gang that you always wanted to join. This is the band that Guitar Gangsters has become – the band that knows exactly who they are and controls the stage from the first powerchord to the last. The studio recordings are packed full of passion, power and melody with lyrics that tell stories of love, hope, failure, frustration, winning and losing. On the stage these songs burst into three-dimensional life where the audience is not confronted but embraced and becomes part of the celebration of what punk could have been and where it could take us. Guitar Gangsters don’t attempt to change the world but after 60 minutes you’ll have your fist in the air feeling you can change it yourself.
With a 35 year history, Guitar Gangsters have drawn upon influences from the very best of the best of the first wave of punk and evolved into the tightest of live acts which never fails to deliver onstage. Formed in London in the late 1980’s, the band has played all over the world and shared stages with countless legends of punk and stand alongside the very best. Originally a three-piece fronted by brothers Pete and Phil on guitar and bass, a second guitarist, Ed Sonsino, was slotted in five years ago and the mighty sound got even mightier.
After so many years, many bands might rest on their back catalogue but Guitar Gangsters have never been a band to stand still. The release of their recent album “Fortune Favours The Brave” has seen the band reach new audiences and the 2024 EP “The Faithful” has become their most streamed track in the last six months. With new songs on the way, watch out for their next album release later this year.
Guitar Gangsters stick proudly to their inspirational punk rock guns and fire anthem after anthem from the stage with more than just a hint of rock’n’roll attitude. Acquiring a presence that is only achieved through years of experience, there’s never been a better time to see this band live and to be part of the ongoing story. The legacy is not yet complete.

DADDY THOSE MEN SCARE ME
Opening the night are another amazing and somewhat overlooked band from London, namely Daddy Those Men Scare Me. Don’t take our word for it, here’s what others have said…
“Prosaically down to earth and utterly English in their punk rock approach, the deliriously good Daddies have been honing their Stranglers/Members/Squeeze informed crafted, indeed crafty, punk pop round these ‘ere parts since oooooh 1994, wowsers. Better than ever too, ace band.”
BugBear Promotions
“The glorious English punk balladry of Daddy Those Men Scare Me! I am an unadulterated fan – great songs, powerful stage presence and laugh out loud funny lyrics. People whine on about the good old days, but the good days are here and now! Support your local bands!”
Bobby Moore, Those Naughty Lumps (and yes, that is his real name)

Eastfield, Rage DC, Logoz, Ambition Demolition, Cherry&Peesh & Cherry B star in “Another one of those Sunday afternoons”
2025-08-24 14:00 | Hope and Anchor, 207 Upper Street, London, N1 1RL, United Kingdom
Yes folks, it’s another one of those Sunday afternoons where we take a raft of talent and bung them all on the stage of London’s iconic Hope and Anchor to entertain you lovely people. This time we’re over the moon to be bringing the brilliant Eastfield back to London, their first gig in the capital for some time. Adding to this we have the amazing Rage DC, along with Sunderland oiks Logoz, the great Ambition Demolition and Rebellion stalwarts Cherry and Peesh. This little lot is all packaged up nicely by the lovely Cherry B who will be acting as compere for the day and bringing you poetry and laughs to boot.

Eastfield
Eastfield deliver a high‑energy blast of “urban rail punk” that’s as raw as it is infectious. Born in Birmingham in 1996, they’ve built a reputation for three‑chord anthems delivered with tongue‑in‑cheek wit and a grounded, “down‑to‑earth” persona that rejects rockstar egos and pomp . Their catalogue spans decades of indie releases and festival sets—ideal for anyone craving loud, fast, unapologetically honest punk.
Rage DC
Rage DC fuse classic punk guitars with hard‑hitting energy and melodic sensibility, earning them a mainstay spot on the UK punk scene. Since forming in 1996, they’ve shared stages with legends like UK Subs, Stiff Little Fingers, Sham 69, GBH, The Undertones and more—and have rocked the Rebellion Punk Festival in 2013 . Their lineup triples on vocals, with Loric, Graham, and Chris each commanding guitars and lead duties—perfect for fans of gritty riffs and sing‑along choruses.

LoGOz
LoGOz burst out of Northumberland with short‑sharp bursts of catchy, Schizofrantic pop‑punk that refuse to sit still. Since Peesh formed the band in 2012, they’ve released their debut Psycho Radio (2013), crushed UK shows, and are even gearing up for their first overseas date at Benidorm Punk Weekender in April 2026 . Reviews praise their whirlwind live presence and melodic chops —LoGOz blend frenetic performance with earworm hooks, making them irresistible to both pogo pits and indie playlists.

Ambition Demolition
Ambition Demolition are a three piece hailing from Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. They came together in 2016 and have been going from strength to strength ever since. Their sound is raw, attitude driven punk reminiscent of late ’70s / early ’80s bands like The Lurkers, 999 and U.K. Subs, their steadfast DIY ethic is truly in step with that period of pure punk creativity.

Cherry & Peesh
Cherry & Peesh command the spotlight with provocative spoken‑word punk‑folk: think biting social commentary filtered through acoustic and electric firepower. Since launching in 2017 at Gateshead’s Black Bull—where their unapologetically intimate set earned them a slot at Rebellion—they’ve released three lyrically driven albums and toured UK festivals, even headlining Rik Mayall tribute stages this summer . Their unique blend of poetic storytelling, punk‐fueled ethos, and topical punch makes them a compelling draw for audiences craving substance with their surge.
Cherry B
Cherry B is a voice that cuts through the noise—equal parts punk provocateur, performance poet, activist, and psychotherapist. Described as “the Punk Pam Ayers” and “the Cockney Cooper Clarke,” she fuses razor-sharp verse with biting humour and incisive social commentary . A dyspraxic, vegan socialist from Harlow turned northeast stalwart, Cherry B re-emerged in 2017 after two decades away, launching her solo spoken-word career and co-founding acoustic punk‑folk duo Cherry & Peesh . Her debut collection, Job Lot of Rhymes, spans three decades of unflinching, politically charged poetics published by Flapjack Press , and her live presence—whether on stage or radio—is electric, fierce, and unmissable. With recent projects like her chilling memoir-poetry hybrid Back to Square One and a riotous punk tribute EP to Rik Mayall, Cherry B continues to stir, challenge, and inspire punk-loving audiences across the UK

Baby Seals, Eryx London, Ecto Peach & Iconoclasts at The Fiddler's Elbow
2024-07-11 19:30 - 23:00 | The Fiddler’s Elbow, 1 Malden Road, Camden, London, NW5, United Kingdom
A night of furious, female fronted punk rock, we are over the moon to bring The Baby Seals, Eryx London, Ecto Peach and Iconoclasts together in one fierce bundle. Tonight is going to be as high octane as it gets.
THE BABY SEALS
The Baby Seals are a punk pop garage three-piece from Cambridgeshire who have toured extensively across the UK and Europe, appearing at festivals like Rebellion and Manchester Punk Festival. Described as ‘like an all-girl New York Dolls’ and ‘a stoner-rock Sleater Kinney’, The Baby Seals make a big noise; songs with power, fuzz, distortion, attack and lush harmonies.
They sing about things that matter, and things that don’t matter. They might kick your arse, but also make you a cup of tea.
ERYX LONDON
Based in the Midlands, Eryx London are a loud 4-piece band with bags of energy and tunes to boot!
The ferocious lead- singer, Eryx Ward delivers snarl and growls over an onslaught of cathartic noise.
“Is it essentially original and that bodes well for the future. Album please. ” – Eugene Butcher, Vive Le Rock
ECTO PEACH
Ecto Peach have got the middle-aged angst and they’re not going to simply fade into the background quietly with their M&S slippers on (however much they like the quality and reasonable prices of M&S.. and the fact that their perfume is not tested on animals). They’re not a band trying to find themselves. No, they know who they are and they know who you are and with punchy music and catchy lyrics they’re gonna say things that really matter. No one cares that you’re mooning over someone you saw on a train, whilst standing in the rain. No, we’ve got the important subjects covered, like when trips to the blue and orange paradise of B&M turn sour or when someone hands you a cold cup of tea.
ICONOCLASTS
Female punk band the Iconoclasts have made a comeback – over 40 years on. The Merseyside band were popular on the Liverpool punk scene during the 1980s, inspiring many youngsters of the time with outrageously spikey hair and some marvellously customised clothes. They were angry and wanted to be heard.
The band started up in 1982 against a backdrop of riots and discontented youth. The four punks decided they wanted to start a band, make some noise, and most importantly have some fun!
Back in December 2022 they made their first comeback appearance, performing at Molly’s Chambers on the Wirral, supporting another blast from the past, Instant Agony. This was the first time the Iconoclasts had performed in 40 years.

The Countess of Fife featuring Fay Fife from The Rezillos
2024-07-05 19:30 - 23:00 | Hope and Anchor, 207 Upper Street, London, N1 1RL, United Kingdom
Another first from Blackstar Promotions as we bring the amazing Fay Fife and her alt country outlaws The Countess of Fife to The Hope and Anchor to perform their debut London gig. Along with support from the multi talented JohnEllis this one is unmissable.
THE COUNTESS OF FIFE
The Countess of Fife is the new insurgent alt-country outfit led by Fay Fife from The Rezillos.
Fay Fife writes from the heart… Of humanity, love, birth, life, death, and all things in between – with earthy lyrics grounded in a mature woman’s perspective.
The Countess delivers… Melody! Harmony! A whole load of soul, and some downright rambunctiousness! All in a unique, eclectic, country-orientated style.
These songs are songs that resonate with our times.
Fay Fife (of the Rezillos) channels urban, vintage but timeless vibes, “…coming on like a Celtic Ronnie Spector…”
Fiona Shepherd, Sample of Talent, The Scotsman Magazine, 26/11/22 .
Think of The Cramps, meeting Johnny Cash, in an unholy alchemy of country, punk and gospel.
Fay’s glorious vocals are rich, dark and powerful, creating a perfect storm to play with your emotions…
JOHN ELLIS
John Ellis has worked with many UK artists including:
THE STRANGLERS
PETER HAMMILL
PETER GABRIEL
THE VIBRATORS
He was a founder of the M11 Link Rd campaign, an influential environmental
movement based in East London.
He was the guitarist on the infamous JIMI HENDRIX Welsh National Anthem hoax.
He created and broadcast “International Ear’, a weekly ‘World Music’ radio show for
East London Radio.
In 2012, as a tribute to Charles Dickens, he created an infamous Facebook thread
that was almost turned into a film.
He has a lot of interesting stories to tell.

Eater - a slice of 1977 in Nottingham
2024-07-05 19:00 - 23:00 | The Old Cold Store, Queensbridge Road, Nottigham, NG2 1NB, United Kingdom
Here’s that rarest of gigs, original 1977 punks Eater are doing a couple of northern dates this year, one of which is at The Old Cold Store in Nottingham. Supported by the fabulous Jojo and the Teeth and local heroes Diablo Furs, where else can you spend a summer evening with such a legendary band?

The Great Spizzenergi Summer Party
2024-06-22 19:00 - 23:00 | The Water Rats, 328 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8BZ, United Kingdom
Blackstar Promotions are delighted to be hosting the Brand New Summer Party. SpizzEnenergi will be performing in London for the first time this year with very special guests The Screaming Dead and Headsticks. Once again we bring the rock ‘n’ Roll cabaret along to spice up the proceedings, anyone who has witnessed our previous parties knows exactly what to expect.

Matinee Madness Part II - Headstone Horrors, Dead Pollys & Steve Hooker at The Hope and Anchor
2024-06-09 13:30 - 16:00 | Hope and Anchor, 207 Upper Street, London, N1 1RL, United Kingdom
Have we got a Sunday afternoon for you? The amazing Headstone Horrors are coming to London supported by Dead Pollys and Steve Hooker’s Stripped Down Stomping Band.
HEADSTONE HORRORS
Headstone Horrors are a punk band based in Nottingham and Northants. Active since 2012, Headstone Horrors provide energetic performances with a fast and aggressive, yet melodic sound. To date, the band have released 3 full length albums, 2 EP’s and a live album.
DEAD POLLYS
Dead Pollys is a Swedish act of vintage rock and punk by vintage rockers and punx. It started in 2011 in Stockholm Sweden by Nizze (formerly Sighstens Grannar & Mansic) who is the singer (maker of noise). After a few years Juba (formerly Sir Reg) jumped in on bass. During 2022 Martin (De Lyckliga Kompisarna, formerly Sighstens Grannar) started beating the drums for a while until Miche came back. Clabbe (formerly Mansic) was taking over the lead guitar until he unfortunately passed away in september 2023. In November 2023 Lelle joined on guitar. Nizzes son Loke, the non-vintage member, is seen from time to time as a guest guitarist.
Dead Pollys toured with Down By Law in the US 2015 and The Vibrators in Sweden 2019. 2023 they made a Swedish tour with the legendary 999 in the spring and was invited to play with them in the UK in December. They have worked with the fantastic Riccardo Daga of Titans Lab Recording Studio (Italy)
STEVE HOOKER
Steve ex Heat, Shakers, Boz and the Bozmen, Rumble has burnt the black candle at both ends recording and touring the UK, Europe, Japan and the USA since 1977. He also played and recorded with Boz Boorer, Captain Drugbuster, Levi Dexter and Wilko Johnson and shared stages with Geno Washington, Chuck Berry, Steve Marriott, Johnny Thunders and Robert Gordon.
This Band is like nothing you’ve seen or heard before, an Elvis Mic, two amps and a snare drum. Their new limited edition CD and download “Seven Veils” features three originals, three instrumentals, two covers of Chuck and Otis Redding and a re mix of “Sadie Brown”. Recently they opened shows for the Vibrators, Skabilly Rebels, Daddy Long Legs, Glen Matlock and King Salami and feature on the soundtrack of the film “Rolling Stone”
They have made their mark at significant venues and festivals including the 100 Club with Robert Gordon, Gaz’s Rockin’ Blues, the Walldorf Rock ‘n’ Roll Weekender (Germany), headlined Chez Paulette (France) and the Secret Garden Party and Steve made a cameo appearance in the film “Looking For Johnny”.
Even in the strange Covid and post Brexit days they continued to work on new material, archive projects, a short music film “Opium Rose” and played around London and the UK. Now 2024 is lookin’ good, celebrating 40 years playing in Europe with exclusive appearances, airplay and press.

Denizens, Chaos UK, Cato Street Conspiracy and Loudmouth at the Hope and Anchor
2024-05-18 19:30 - 23:00 | Hope and Anchor, 207 Upper Street, London, N1 1RL, United Kingdom
Once again Blackstar Promotions are pleased to bring a slice of full on punk rock mayhem to The Hope and Anchor in Islington. 4 Top quality bands bringing street punk, hardcore and grunge together in a perfectly formed lineup. Denizens and Chaos UK are both tight outfits from London, Cato Street Conspiracy bring upstart streetpunk from Hampshire and Loudmouth are anchoring the whole thing with Sunderland based post grunge. All in all a perfect early summer night out for a measley 12 and a half quid ( Just over £3 per band is a bargain in any language).
If you’re quick there are 25 Early Bird tickets available at 9 quid a piece and when theyre gone, theyre gone. Get it in yer diaries, get ordering tickets and we’ll see you down the front for some fun.

Psychodahlias, Rich Atkinson and the New Billionaires and Fuzzy Head - Hope and Anchor
2024-05-17 19:30 - 23:00 | Hope and Anchor, 207 Upper Street, London, N1 1RL, United Kingdom
We are delighted to bring the amazing Psychodahlias to The Hope and Anchor in Islington on Friday May 17th. Even better they are supported by Rich Atkinson & the New Billionaires and Fuzzy Head.
The Psychodahlias emerged in early 2023.
Formed by Jim Penfold, singer/songwriter and former frontman for the Hollywood Killers the band consists of Jim Penfold (vocals/rhythm gtr), John East (bass) Simon Beard (lead gtr) Martin Atkins (keyboards) and Keef Harrison (drums). Niki and Lulu (The Psychodahliettes) (backing vocals).
The band are at present finishing recording their debut album to be released in April 2024.

Rich Atkinson is a Narrative Americana singer/songwriter from the Southwest of England. Story songs with a jazz influence and a lyrical twist are Rich’s speciality, in the style of Tom Waits, Randy Newman and the acoustic side of Springsteen.
Rich is joined by Rick Quintin on Tenor Saxophone, currently the only permanent member of ‘The Billionaires.’

Fuzzy Head : South London
3 piece Rock/ Punk 70’s and 90’s influences .
Together for 10 years as Fuzzy Blue ,played all over London including Brixton Academy for a ‘Stones convention .
Got back together 2 years ago !
Our live vids have received a great response with ” Ramona” on it’s way to 4000 views …been picking up local radio play as a consequence.
Recording next month in Scotland ..and playing The Hive Edinburgh on 11th May .
We are raucous ,loud ,full of energy and great songs ..very excited to be playing The Hope and Anchor

The Gift at The Fiddler’s Elbow
2024-05-13 19:30 - 23:00 | The Fiddler’s Elbow, 1 Malden Road, Camden, London, NW5, United Kingdom
We are delighted to be bringing The Gift back to London on June 13th. This time the will be ably abetted by IT and also Malcolm Galloway from Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate will be kicking things off for us.
The Gift are a contemporary rock band who blend memorable tunes with progressive flavours and a full frontal live assault.
IT play well crafted, incisive songs which speak to serious issues whilst moving the body as much as the heart.
As the main writer in artrock duo Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate, Malcolm Galloway performs literate songs which still have the capacity to rock out.
All this for £8.50! How can you possibly resist?

Spizzology, The Beautiful Game and Neovenator at The Fiddler's Elbow
2024-05-09 19:30 - 23:00 | The Fiddler’s Elbow, 1 Malden Road, Camden, London, NW5, United Kingdom
Fresh from a storming gig in Harlow we are over the moon to welcome the legend that is Spizz along to The Fiddler’s Elbow in Camden. Accompanied by guitar maverick Luca Comencini they will be performing a set of Spizzenergi classics and a handful of cherry picked covers. These two are a formidable team and promise to bring a smile to your face and a song to your heart. We dare you not to join in on the choruses.
Support comes from indie rock stalwarts The Beautiful Game, purveyors of brilliantly crafted songs with catchy as hell choruses, this lot wear their influences firmly on their sleeve.
Also on the bill are Steam Punk oddballs Neovenator. This lot are downright bonkers, they sing of subjects never before broached and need to be witnessed to be believed.
All in all a tenner brings you this eclectic mix of delightful tomfoolery all wrapped up in a tuneful curtain and stuffed ito a Fez. Intriguing isn’t it?
