Category: Live Music
Deadbolt Live hosts Dead Harts’ Manchester’s live date
Deadbolt Live will be hosting the Manchester date of Dead Harts‘ mini tour on September 2nd at Retro Bar. Support comes from Only The Righteous, Golden Deathmask, Stitched and A Lost Cause.
Post-hardcore band Dead Harts will be playing a mix of their older and newer hits including “Tired Of Living”, released earlier this year.
Black Country based hardcore band Stitched have been playing gigs across the UK this years – including Metal 2 the Masses and supporting Hacktivist – and have released two new singles.
Manchester based metalcore band A Lost Cause are back for their second Deadbolt gig, they debuted at the 11th birthday party and hve released their first single since.
Advance tickets are available for £8 via See Tickets, Skiddle, Fatsoma, Ticketline, Ticketweb and our website. Entry on the door will be £10.
Stay up to date with announcements on the Facebook event.
Deadbolt is celebrating its eleventh birthday at The Bread Shed
Alternative party Deadbolt is celebrating their eleventh birthday on Saturday April 2nd in Manchester at the venue where it all began – The Bread Shed (then known as The Zoo).
Deadbolt is known in Manchester and Liverpool as a chaotic clubnight where people can enjoy a party vibe a little different from the traditional clubbing experiences. Deadbolt creates a house party atmosphere with live performances, interactive games and giveaways – and all of this is to a mix of emo, metal, rock, pop punk and alternative anthems.
Even though Deadbolt currently operates in Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield and Nottingham, Deadbolt has been involved with events in other cities including London, Edinburgh, Bangor, Dublin, Bristol, York, and Charlotte (North Carolina, USA). They have seen guest appearances from many acts within the alternative scene including Funeral For A Friend, Benji Webbe (Skindred), Tek-One and Hot Milk amongst many others.
The birthday party will once again feature live music from a varied selection of the very best up and coming acts the UK has to offer, followed by a huge clubnight with guest DJ sets and giveaways all night from several of the best independent brands in the alternative scene.
The event kicks off at 6:30pm, with live performances from Downcast, Where Oceans Burn, Death & Taxes, Hometruths, Aleya and A Lost Cause.
The huge clubnight will immediately follow the live show, with guest DJs and Deadbolt favourites Bury Tomorrow, the return of Sean Smith and a takeover from Skull & Bones Boys Club clothing. They will be joined by normal Deadbolt residents LJC, Bekkiness and Ronnie B.
Former Manchester rock night staple Rock Kitchen will once again be resurrected for a reunion set playing a selection of favourites from the much-loved Saturday tradition.
In true Deadbolt spirit, brands who have worked with the night will also be showcased with stalls scattered over the venue supporting the independent brands that make the alternative scene what it is. Companies such as Unusual Horror, Catch Pro Wrestling, Main Events, Good Omens Tattoo, Blasphemy Cult and Kadupuluk will have a presence on the night.
Liam Connolly, founder and director of Deadbolt said : “It’s going to be so much fun for everyone being back in the room where we started. Since then they’ve had so much investment into the production side so we’re hoping to put on a really good show for the loyal crowd as well as newcomers alike. We’re excited to welcome back Deadbolt legends Bury Tomorrow and SABBC for this birthday, as we’ve been asked to get them back so many times over the past few years.”
He added : “I wanted to really support the independent brands we’ve worked with and those from the local area, we’ve always had that mindset from day one and I feel that has always separated us from the same old, same old nights and the endless stream of hollow nostalgia nights. We’ve always wanted to give people more than the same songs, a dance floor and a bar. A night out can always be more than that. I’m confident this birthday will be an absolute blast, we certainly have the bill for it!”
Tickets for this event are available via the Red Cardinal Music website, See Tickets, Skiddle, Fatsoma, Ticketweb and Ticketline. To find out more, visit the Deadbolt’s social media pages below.
www.instagram.com/deadboltclub
Deadbolt’s Manchester Halloween Special has been announced – All Hallows Eve
Halloween may not be on Saturday this year, but it’s not stopping Deadbolt from throwing a party at Night People on 30th October.
The event will start with a live gig with performances from Junior, Downcast and Passionflower.
Welsh pop punk band Junior are back for another Deadbolt gig! Since playing the Deadbolt Festival in 2017, they released their second album – Beautiful Life – and have toured all over the UK. Their catchy pop punk sound and the charisma of the frontman Mark Andrews (who you may know for his high flying wrestling in WWE/NXT) are guaranteed to get a crowd bouncing.
Bristol based alt band Downcast have been storming the scene since 2018 and plan to release their debut album next year. This July they released Britannia Mills to a great reception, Kerrang! Magazine said “the sheer effort, execution and honesty here mark downcast out as a treat for those with lost souls and broken hearts.’
Warrington based post-emo acoustic act Passionflower has been appearing at Deadbolt gigs for many years and always managed to stun our crowd with his soulful voice. His debut album “To Bloom Is To Grow” is due to be released on November 5th so this is a great chance for fans to get a sneak peak of what is to come.
All Hallows Eve will see the return of two Deadbolt favourites – Jon Mahon and Sean Smith. When he’s not DJing on Kerrang! Radio during the day, or leading teams on Rock The Week, Jon Mahon’s high energy clubnight sets get everyone up moving without fail with his mix of alternative and EDM music. With Sean Smith’s natural charisma as a frontman for The Blackout and Raiders and as a host for Sappenin’ Podcast, it’s no wonder he can get a crowd dancing. Both guest DJs will be in the main room helping the Deadbolt DJs to bring the party with the best in emo, pop punk, metal and alternative anthems in the main room. In Room 2 the Deadbolt DJs will be playing nothing but the heaviest tunes all night.
As per Deadbolt tradition, there will be games throughout the night to win prizes. Deadbolt All Hallows Eve is sponsored by Fireball who will be providing giveaways to win on the night!
Our friends at Modern Streets have the Pop Punk aesthetic DOWN, and will be selling items during the night as well as hosting a game where you can win one of FIVE prizes.
Lou’s Hot Sauce will be making their way down to Deadbolt to host a hot sauce challenge!
Lou’s Hot Sauce collaborates with some of the biggest alt bands, including Deadbolt favourites such as Bring Me The Horizon, While She Sleeps and You Me At Six, so check out their delicious range and prepare for the hottest challenge around.
Manchester-based brutal Horror-inspired merch is PERFECT for this time of year, right? Our buddies at Unusual Horror will be with us all night throwing out freebies and partying like Lucifer himself.
On the night there will be prizes for the best costumes, but don’t worry if you don’t find an outfit in time, we will have an SFX artist on hand to help you to get spooky!
Join the Facebook event to make sure you don’t miss the next bands to be announced and to make song requests. If your birthday is in October, contact the Deadbolt Facebook page to be added to the birthday list for free goodies.
Advance tickets for the event can be purchased from See Tickets, Skiddle, Fatsoma, Ticketline, Ticketweb and our website for just £7 for combined gig and club tickets or £4 for club only.
Tickets can be purchased on the door during the night for £10 for the gig and club or if you would like club only it will be £5 before midnight and £6 after.
Deadbolt is an 18+ event and ID will be required to enter.
Alternative Party Clubnight Deadbolt Celebrate Their Tenth Birthday With Guest-Filled Parties In Manchester and Liverpool
Alternative party clubnight, Deadbolt, are celebrating their tenth birthday with a two room party at Night People in Manchester on Saturday 7th August and a double venue party at The Shipping Forecast and Jimmy’s in Liverpool on Friday 30th July.
Deadbolt is known in Manchester and Liverpool as a chaotic clubnight where people can enjoy a party vibe a little different from the traditional clubbing experiences. Deadbolt creates a house party atmosphere with live performances, interactive games and giveaways – and all of this is to a mix of emo, metal, rock, pop punk and alternative anthems.
Although their main clubnights are based in Manchester and Liverpool, in the last ten years, Deadbolt has been involved with events in other cities including London, Edinburgh, Bangor, Dublin, Bristol, York, Sheffield and Charlotte (North Carolina, USA). They have seen guest appearances from many acts within the alternative scene including Benji Webbe (Skindred), Tek-One, Bury Tomorrow, All Time Low and Hot Milk.
As with previous years, Deadbolt’s birthday will be celebrated with live music from some of the UK’s best upcoming alternative bands followed by club nights jam-packed with giveaways and guest DJs.
In Manchester, the birthday celebrations will start at 5.30pm with live performances from Raiders, Where Oceans Burn, Hometruths, Our City Fires, Medlock and Aleya.
In Liverpool, the birthday celebrations will begin at 7pm with live performances at The Shipping Forecast from Raiders, Rosen Bridge, Decay, Passionflower and Overset.
For both cities, the main clubnight will feature Deadbolt resident DJs with guest sets from some of Deadbolt’s most energetic returning guests – post-hardcore giants Funeral For A Friend, Kerrang! Radio DJ Jon Mahon and Sean Smith (ex-The Blackout, Raiders and Sappenin’ Podcast).
During both events there will be opportunities for party goers to participate in party games to win goodies from friends of Deadbolt. In Manchester, giveaways will come from Reap What You Sow Clothing, Fireball Whisky, You’re So Cool Prints and Good Omens Tattoo. In Liverpool giveaways will come from Fireball Whisky, You’re So Cool Prints and NRTH.
The Manchester birthday party will see the launch of Deadbolt’s new second room – Catalyst. Catalyst’s music policy is pure nostalgia with an aim to remind people of the music that introduced them to the alternative scene. For the debut outing, Deadbolt have reunited several DJs from the legendary Manchester rock club Rock Kitchen to take over the room for the night.
While Deadbolt and guests celebrate at Jimmy’s in Liverpool, Deadbolt’s sister brand Boneyard will be throwing the second Liverpool clubnight in The Shipping Forecast. Resident Boneyard DJ Mike Harper Lee will be playing the best in metal, hardcore, nu metal, industrial, metalcore, progressive and other metal subgenres.
Liam Connolly, founder and director of Deadbolt, said: “When we started out, our main aim was to create a chaotic night that stood out from other alternative nights by pulling together the best brands in the scene for games, fun challenges and giveaways. Our music policy has always been to play a mix of the classics whilst also championing the newer bands on the scene, which is why it’s so important for us to mix the live and party elements for our birthday bashes. The last decade has given us some fantastic memories and these birthday events are our way of celebrating those by bringing together our friends for a huge party!”
He added: “We’ve always had a loyal and fun loving crowd and without them we wouldn’t be celebrating such a big milestone. Since the birthday parties are our first events of 2021, we wanted to make sure we pulled together something extra special for them. Luckily for us, we have some extremely talented friends within the alt scene that are always up for helping up to create the party vibe! We look forward to more exciting events going into our eleventh year.”
Tickets for this event are available via the Red Cardinal Music website, See Tickets, Skiddle, Fatsoma, Ticketweb and Ticketline. To find out more, visit the Deadbolt’s social media pages below.
www.instagram.com/deadboltclub
The Faces of Sarah are warming up for their 20th anniversary show at Star & Garter
The Faces of Sarah will be warming up for their huge 20th Anniversary Show in London with a Red Cardinal Music gig at The Star & Garter in Manchester on Friday 11th October. Support comes from Manchester based bands Woski, Oxbloods and A Lake of Ayes.
Formed in 1999, London based rock band The Faces of Sarah released their debut album 24 and Misery Turns E.P on Spiky Black Cat Records to a fantastic media reception and worldwide plays in clubs. After a few years of being on hiatus, the band are returning for their 20 year anniversary.
Woski are an alternative folk rock band with a psychedelic edge. They have spent the last two years building a fan base by gigging across North England and releasing their EP “Where Are You Now?”
Oxbloods combine alternative rock with hints of pop to create their sound – for fans of Lower Than Atlantis, Bring Me The Horizon and Nothing But Thieves. Their debut EP “Collisions” was released to a great reception from reviewers naming them as a band to be watched.
A Lake of Ayes are a post rock/shoegaze instrumental band formed earlier this year. Despite only releasing one official single, they have played several gigs in the Midlands and North.
Advance tickets are available for £4 via Ticketline, Ticketweb, See Tickets, Skiddle, Fatsoma and our website. Entry on the door will be £7. This is an 18+ event and ID will be required to enter.
Deadbolt DJs are opening up for The HU at Manchester Academy
Deadbolt DJs Liam Connolly and Tomm Thomas are opening up for Mongolian heavy metal band The HU at Manchester Academy on Wednesday 12th June.
The HU is a band that blends heavy metal and traditional Mongolian throat singing. Their first two videos “Yuve Yuve Yu” and “Wolf Totem” immediately went viral garnering the band over 18 million views.
During their DJ set, Liam and Tomm will be playing a mix of rock and metal to warm up the crowd before the headlining act.
The HU at Manchester Academy is completely sold out with no tickets available on the door. Doors are at 7.30pm and all ages are welcome. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18 at all times.
This is a DHP Family Event – find out more about their events on their website.
Read moreOaths return to the live music scene with Red Cardinal Music
After an 18 month hiatus, Manchester based post-hardcore band Oaths are returning to the live music scene. Red Cardinal Music is welcoming them back with gigs in Manchester and Liverpool with support from Venatici on both dates.
At the start of the year Oaths shared a video for Sick, a song recorded during their hiatus before teasing a comeback in August.
The Manchester gig will take place at Zombie Shack with support from Passionflower and Animal Omens.
Passionflower, a Warrington based acoustic act with Emo/ Pop Punk and Post-Hardcore influences and a huge soulful voice will be playing his second Red Cardinal Music gig.
Animal Omens are a Manchester based 3 piece alternative rock band at the start of their musical journey.
Advance tickets are available for £4 via See Tickets, Skiddle, Fatsoma and our website. Entry on the door will be £6.
The Liverpool gig will take place at Outpost with support from Storm Harbour and Pysonia.
Storm Harbour, a Manchester based pop punk band, released Fool Me Twice earlier this year from their EP “First Place For Faking Friendship”.
Pysonia have been a main stay in the Liverpool scene with their unique metal sound.
Advance tickets are available for £4 via See Tickets, Skiddle, Fatsoma and our website. Entry on the door will be £6.
Deadbolt Live hosts Luke Rainsford “I Feel At Home With You” Manchester date
Deadbolt Live, in association with Pop Punk Takeover, will be hosting the Manchester date of Luke Rainsford‘s “I Feel At Home With You” Tour on December 9th at Zombie Shack. Support comes from You Know The Drill, Hover Bored, Cave Canem and Passionflower.
Acoustic Emo / Pop Punk artist Luke Rainsford will be playing his second album “I Feel At Home With You”, released earlier this year, in its entirety with a full band.
Midlands based pop punk band You Know The Drill, who are currently working on a new acoustic EP will be playing in Manchester for the first time since Deadbolt Festival.
Cave Canem, a solo acoustic pop punk/alternative artist from Birmingham, has recently recorded a split EP with Gilmour.
Passionflower, a Warrington based acoustic act with Emo/ Pop Punk and Post-Hardcore influences will be opening the show for his first Manchester performance.
Advance tickets are available for £3 via See Tickets, Skiddle and our website. Entry on the door will be £5.
Stay up to date with announcements on the Facebook event.
Deadbolt Festival announces bands, including Holding Absence, and stage splits
Deadbolt Festival have announced that Holding Absence and Carry The Crown have joined the line up for the weekend along with the stage splits and names.
This announcement also comes at the same time that, unfortunately, Oceans Ate Alaska have had pull out of this year’s Deadbolt Festival due to personal reasons.
Due to the huge response for our competition to play, we have chosen two winners. Safeguard will be joining the bill on Saturday and Sworn To Secrecy on Sunday.
The stage splits for the event reveal a pop punk Fireball Stage at Bread Shed on both Saturday and Sunday; a metalcore stage dedicated to Sophie Lancaster at Factory on Saturday; an alt-rock Pabst Blue Ribbon stage at Zombie Shack on Saturday; a mixed Deadbolt stage at Gorilla on Sunday; and a heavy Live Without Regret Stage at Underdog on Sunday.
Stage Splits are as follows:
SATURDAY
Fireball Stage
WSTR, Weatherstate, Coast to Coast, Tuskens, Catch Fire, Better Than Never, Montroze, Luke Rainsford, The Young Hearts and Safeguard
Sophie Stage
Martyr Defiled, Carcer City, Continents, Borders, All At Sea, I Cried Wolf, Valliers, From Inside, Everyday Sidekicks, and Recovery.
Pabst Blue Ribbon Stage
Kamikaze Girls, Dearist, Dire Bloom, Peur, Hover Bored, Altar Flowers, Elevator Lady, Happy Animal and Garsoons.
SUNDAY
Deadbolt Stage
Shields, Holding Absence, Inklings, Call Me Amour, Carry The Crown, Sweet Little Machine, Veridian, Parting Gift, Cascade, Autumn Ruin, and Midnight Drive.
Fireball Stage
Junior, Home Wrecked, You Know The Drill, Deadset Dream, As December Falls, Victory Lane, Maypine, Better Days, Storm Harbour and Tirade.
Live Without Regret Stage
Carbine, Black Coast, Cove, Lifetight, Invisions, The Temple, Illusions, Lotus Eater, Remenitions, Sworn to Secrecy, and Chainsaw Castration.
Weekend tickets for the festival are available to purchase in advance £26 or on the door for £30 and will include entry to the afterparties for over 18s. Day tickets are also available to purchase for £15 in advance or £18 on the door.
Buy tickets from our website, Fatsoma, Skiddle, See Tickets and Ticketline.
Keep up to date with announcements on the Facebook event page.
