I am planning a trip to England in July. Would love play a couple shows there. Most likely solo (but I am open to other arrangements!).
Does anyone have any suggestions for venues (friendly to DIY) and bands to get in touch with?
My band is The Spatulas.
Where are you looking at going? Hopefully London. This is a promoter and not a venue or band, but hit Bad Vibrations up. I played and went to a lotta cool gigs that they've put on over the years. I moved away 4 years ago but they live on.
here's their upcoming gig listings to give you a feel.
I only moved across the pond a year ago so I don't really know what's what yet but for London maybe check out heatwavemagazine on instagram. Also the Another Subculture person posts on the see-saw forums, I don't get the impression that they book shows but maybe can put you in the right direction.
For Bristol maybe check out the Specialist Subject / shittyfuturespresents / bristolspop folks.
Sheffield also seems pretty happening - maybe check out deliciousclamstagram.
Brighton seems to be another hub - not sure who's booking there but I get advertised a lot of stuff at the Hope & Ruin.
Cambridge, where I'm based, has Crushing Death & Grief, which is a bit more on the avant/noisey side. There's not really a big DIY scene here.
Will do some research on these hot tips, THANKS! Definitely planning on London, York, Oxford and/or Newcastle as well...
Lubber Fiend is the place for you in Newcastle. Smirk, Alien Nosejob and Pyrex have played there since it's been open, of the Total Punk bands. I was there tonight to see Negative Gears. Good people, good venue. Gimme a nudge if you make it up here!
Allez Al Cool, I hit Lubber Fiend up -- Thanks! Will let you know if I end up playing. What record store are you working at there? We'll stop in!
tapeurchin Also the Another Subculture person posts on the see-saw forums, I don't get the impression that they book shows but maybe can put you in the right direction.
i love Another Subculture guy! I met him at the final Not Dead Yet fest, definitely recommend hitting him up to help.. true DIY spirit which seems hard to find in UK/EU these days since whenever the booking agent paradigm took over the DIY networks???
I work at Beatdown, just over the road from the station. Please say hi!
