Music showcase provided by Platform One College of Music.

Students FREE // General Public £2 on the door

www.platformone.org

Three piece Isle of Wight Punk band The Appalled supported by Everyone Lies . . .

This is a PAY WHAT YOU WANT ON THE DOOR event

The gift that keeps on giving . . . Vote Pedro are back for what is sure to be another sell out show! 

We know you love them! Get tickets soon as this will sell out! 

The duo of DJ Moneyshot and Rackabeat have been delighting dancefloors and lighting up the radio airwaves since forming The Allergies and releasing their debut album in 2016.

As usual, the Bristol-based beatmakers have assembled a crack team to help bring their loops to life. LA rap legend, Andy Cooper(Ugly Duckling) is back on board, alongside the mighty pipes of Marietta Smith (House Gospel Choir). And British sax institution, James Morton – Also all staples of The Allergies live show act.

Plus, guest spots from some super special MCs and vocalists from both sides of The Pond including Brooklyn’s own hip-hop heavyweight, Ohmega Watts. Mercury Prize winner, Dynamite MC. Afro futurist, K.O.G. Welsh rap talent, Skunkadelic. And British hip-hop veteran, Dr Syntax.

It's quizzing for the 21st Century. No waiting until the end of the round to find out if you're right. Automatic marking (so no need to swap papers) and a live leaderboard so you always know how you're doing against the other teams.

All you need is the FREE SpeedQuizzing Virtual Buzzer app on your smartphone or tablet (see below) and a £5 cash entry fee per team;

Cash pot (made up of the £5 per team payments) & drinks & sweets prizes;

Bring your smartphone or tablet with the app pre-installed to save time.

Download the Speedquizzing Smartphone Virtual Buzzer app from Play Store or Apple Store via this link:-

https://bit.ly/speedquizzing

Music showcase provided by Platform One College of Music.

Students FREE // General Public £2 on the door

www.platformone.org

A reincarnation of the MADCHESTER era bringing the Pills & Thrills to you…

The Madchester Experience recreate the iconic sounds of BRIT bands such as THE STONE ROSES, THE HAPPY MONDAYS, OASIS, THE VERVE, THE FARM,
JAMES, THE CHARLATANS, INSPIRAL CARPETS and many more…

Taking their audiences on a trip back to the 90’s indie era with the attitude and baggy fashion.

Multi instrumentalist and producer Morris “Mo” Pleasure has been at the forefront of American popular music for the last three decades and his CV reads like a ‘Who’s Who?’ of popular music.

Mo began his professional career playing with Ray Charles before moving on to working with the likes of George Duke, Christina Aguilera, Chaka Khan, Mary J Blige, Natalie Cole, Roberta Flack and David Foster to name but a few, and he is currently Musical Director for the iconic Bette Midler.

Mo was also approached by Michael Jackson to play keyboards in his band for the ‘This is it’ tour that sadly never took place. 

Rascal Raves are a big family that consist of a group of djs ranging from age 12 to mid 40’s! They play house, garage music, and more. ‘Familles that rave together stay together!

Maintaining his status as one of the most acclaimed voices in the UK Americana scene, Robert Vincent’s new songs represent a left turn for an artist who is ready for something more. 

Live stand up featuring some of the UK’s best up and coming comedians . . .

April’s edition will include Alex Leam, Alex Toye, James Beckett and George Coppen. Hosted by the island’s very own Bobbin Dixon.

British crossover jazz, funk, and pop outfit Shakatak are a sophisticated ensemble who have enjoyed a long career. With a sound steeped in contemporary jazz and R&B, they found success with both instrumental albums and pop vocal productions.

It's quizzing for the 21st Century. No waiting until the end of the round to find out if you're right. Automatic marking (so no need to swap papers) and a live leaderboard so you always know how you're doing against the other teams.

All you need is the FREE SpeedQuizzing Virtual Buzzer app on your smartphone or tablet (see below) and a £5 cash entry fee per team;

Cash pot (made up of the £5 per team payments) & drinks & sweets prizes;

Bring your smartphone or tablet with the app pre-installed to save time.

Download the Speedquizzing Smartphone Virtual Buzzer app from Play Store or Apple Store via this link:-

https://bit.ly/speedquizzing

Welly have been described by Dork Magazine as “one of the most exciting new acts in ages” as they crash together the best bits of escapist pop, indie-disco, punk and DIY electronics. The group have also received huge support across 6Music and Radio X, all whilst playing runs of sold-out shows and festivals.

Leeroy Thornill touches down at Strings in Newport on Thursday 17th April 2025!

Ex The Prodigy founding member will Wind It Up with an electrifying set of Old Skool Club Classics to kickstart the Bank Holiday weekend.

Leeroy spent 10 years with The Prodigy before leaving in Spring 2000 to concentrate on his own productions and re-launching his DJ career.

Now he is inviting Everybody in the Place to join him for an ear-bending two-hour onslaught of all your favourite beats, bass and bangers - with plenty of The Prodigy classics thrown in for the Voodoo People!

Music showcase provided by Platform One College of Music.

Students FREE // General Public £2 on the door

www.platformone.org

The Dunwells are an English rock band, formed in Leeds in 2009. The group consists of brothers Joseph Dunwell (vocals) and David Dunwell (guitar, vocals), along with friends Adam Taylor (drums, vocals) and Rob Clayton (bass, vocals).

From a caravan in the sticks to venues and festival stages across the country, Born Ina Barn was forged in the type of blast furnace only a group of schoolhood mates could put each other through.

Ultimate Coldplay are the UK's finest and most accurate live tribute to Coldplay. Featuring an incredible lookalike front man and live band.

It's quizzing for the 21st Century. No waiting until the end of the round to find out if you're right. Automatic marking (so no need to swap papers) and a live leaderboard so you always know how you're doing against the other teams.

All you need is the FREE SpeedQuizzing Virtual Buzzer app on your smartphone or tablet (see below) and a £5 cash entry fee per team;

Cash pot (made up of the £5 per team payments) & drinks & sweets prizes;

Bring your smartphone or tablet with the app pre-installed to save time.

Download the Speedquizzing Smartphone Virtual Buzzer app from Play Store or Apple Store via this link:-

https://bit.ly/speedquizzing

Ben Ottewell is a singer-Songwriter, best known for being in the successful British indie-rock band Gomez. 

Tankus have built their reputation on unforgettable song writing, spectacular live performances and relentless hard work, playing hundreds of shows across Europe and building a devoted fan base along the way. Buy the ticket, take the ride.

John Bramwell is an English singer-songwriter, best known as the frontman for the former three-piece alternative rock band I Am Kloot. Prior to forming I Am Kloot, Bramwell had previously issued solo material under the guise of "Johnny Dangerously"

Johnny Hates Jazz, comprising Clark Datchler (songwriting, vocals, keyboards) and Mike Nocito (production, engineering, guitars), achieved prominence in the late 1980s with a string of hits, notably "Shattered Dreams."

Newton Faulkner is a rare commodity; an acoustic musician who has enjoyed massive mainstream success – his debut album Hand Built By Robots has been certified double platinum, topping the UK Album Charts on its release in 2007.

Since then, Faulkner has completed a series of studio album recordings, and toured regularly to huge acclaim.

It's quizzing for the 21st Century. No waiting until the end of the round to find out if you're right. Automatic marking (so no need to swap papers) and a live leaderboard so you always know how you're doing against the other teams.

All you need is the FREE SpeedQuizzing Virtual Buzzer app on your smartphone or tablet (see below) and a £5 cash entry fee per team;

Cash pot (made up of the £5 per team payments) & drinks & sweets prizes;

Bring your smartphone or tablet with the app pre-installed to save time.

Download the Speedquizzing Smartphone Virtual Buzzer app from Play Store or Apple Store via this link:-

https://bit.ly/speedquizzing

Originally from Saskatchewan and now based on the east coast of Canada, The Deep Dark Woods take up a deep tradition of forlorn storytelling, drawing lines from Celtic folksongs to country blues, John Fahey to Shirley Collins. Lush and devastating, Boldt’s gothic surrealism is stark in detail and full of emotion, a murder balladeer for our time.

Following hard in the footsteps of their 80s heroes, King Awesome is a high energy, full stadium scale show fusing blistering riffs, anthemic choruses and an incendiary live show full of high kicks, fists pumps and very 80s metal and rock, where extreme decadance was only matched by extreme showmanship.

On a three-man crusade to set dance floors alight with their inimitable brand of razor-sharp funk and disco, High Fade can already count Jack Black, Cypress Hill, Deep Purple’s Glenn Hughes, and Brad Wilk from Rage Against The Machine as fans.

Mark Chadwick is an English singer, songwriter and musician, best known as the co-founding frontman and lyricist of the British band Levellers, who were once considered the most popular Indie band in Britain. The band saw their popularity culminate in their record breaking headlining act at Glastonbury Festival in 1994 when they played to a crowd of over 300,000. Besides his work with Levellers, Chadwick has also enjoyed a successful solo career.

Covers Band From The South Coast. Playing All The Kerrang, Scuzz and grunge bangers.

A great way to spend the May bank holiday weekend!

Demi Marriner, the winner of Whispering Bob Harris' Emerging Artist Award at the 2021 UK Americana Awards, will perform at Strings on Sunday 25 May.

For those of you that recognise this name, you may have seen Demi and her band perform on the MainStage at Rhythmtree Festival back in 2022.

It's quizzing for the 21st Century. No waiting until the end of the round to find out if you're right. Automatic marking (so no need to swap papers) and a live leaderboard so you always know how you're doing against the other teams.

All you need is the FREE SpeedQuizzing Virtual Buzzer app on your smartphone or tablet (see below) and a £5 cash entry fee per team;

Cash pot (made up of the £5 per team payments) & drinks & sweets prizes;

Bring your smartphone or tablet with the app pre-installed to save time.

Download the Speedquizzing Smartphone Virtual Buzzer app from Play Store or Apple Store via this link:-

https://bit.ly/speedquizzing

R.E.M. from Athens, Georgia are widely credited as pioneers of alternative rock, influencing countless bands who would follow, including Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Radiohead.

This much-loved band remain a model for young musicians everywhere: a band who always did things on their own terms, a band committed to doing the right thing for each other (such as splitting royalties equally), and never compromising on their artistic independence. They called it a day, on their own terms, in 2011, and have repeatedly ruled out ever reuniting.  

Smells Like Nirvana UK “ is a high-energy homage to the iconic grunge band that revolutionised the music scene in the 90s. From the raw power of “Smells Like Teen Spirit” to the haunting melodies of “Come As You Are,” this tribute band captures the essence and spirit of Nirvana like no other. With blistering guitar riffs, thunderous drums, and vocals that echo the angst and passion of Kurt Cobain, Smells Like Nirvana transports audiences back to the heyday of alternative rock.

Get your cowboys hats ready!

Join us for an unforgettable day filled with the chart-topping tracks of Morgan Wallen, Dolly Parton, and many more, combining the best of the old school and modern country hits. Whether you’re a die-hard country fan or just looking for good vibes, this is the ultimate party. 🤠🌵💃

It's quizzing for the 21st Century. No waiting until the end of the round to find out if you're right. Automatic marking (so no need to swap papers) and a live leaderboard so you always know how you're doing against the other teams.

All you need is the FREE SpeedQuizzing Virtual Buzzer app on your smartphone or tablet (see below) and a £5 cash entry fee per team;

Cash pot (made up of the £5 per team payments) & drinks & sweets prizes;

Bring your smartphone or tablet with the app pre-installed to save time.

Download the Speedquizzing Smartphone Virtual Buzzer app from Play Store or Apple Store via this link:-

https://bit.ly/speedquizzing

It's quizzing for the 21st Century. No waiting until the end of the round to find out if you're right. Automatic marking (so no need to swap papers) and a live leaderboard so you always know how you're doing against the other teams.

All you need is the FREE SpeedQuizzing Virtual Buzzer app on your smartphone or tablet (see below) and a £5 cash entry fee per team;

Cash pot (made up of the £5 per team payments) & drinks & sweets prizes;

Bring your smartphone or tablet with the app pre-installed to save time.

Download the Speedquizzing Smartphone Virtual Buzzer app from Play Store or Apple Store via this link:-

https://bit.ly/speedquizzing

Our Friends Electric returns with a night 80s synth pop and new romantic classics!

Mumma Mia! bring you the music of ABBA in live band form. Dancing, singing and a great time will be had by all.

Hailing from the swamps of Hampshire, The Ogretones are the UK's #1 musical tribute to the Shrek film soundtracks. Featuring multiple vocalists and a full brass section, this 9-piece band will have you singing, dancing and partying like it's still 2001...

We are ‘Ultimate Madnezz ’, the Madness tribute act, Bringing ska to the stage in a bowler hat!  We love nothing more than storming the stage! 

A fully immersive and mental showcase of all the best songs of The Darkness, by The Darkniss - The UK's No.1 Tribute!

Global music legends, multi-platinum selling artists, Grammy Hall of Famers, and one of the most successful-iconic music acts of all time The Sugar Hill Gang are coming to Strings!

The Rifles are an indie rock band formed in Chingford, London, England in 2004. They are heavily influenced by The Clash, The Jam and 90s Britpop.

Don’t miss their first visit to Strings on Bank Holiday weekend!

Kyle Falconer is a solo singer-songwriter and founding member and lead vocalist of Mercury Prize-nominated band The View. 

(This is the rescheduled date for this show.)

Artful Dodger is an English R&B / garage duo from Southampton, who became famous through their 2-step hits, giving Craig David's career a boost after he appeared on their No. 2 hit, "Re-Rewind", in December 1999.

This will be a night full of big tunes so don's miss out! Tickets will not last long!

Formed by a group of friends who were themselves Oasis fans, Oasis Maybe have progressed to be one of the most in-demand Oasis tribute bands on the scene.  Focussing firmly on those early years and albums, this is a recreation of the '94 to '97 era when Definitely Maybe and Morning Glory owned the album charts.

If you're an Oasis aficionado and loved those raw, honest early years and the great songs that came out of them, then this is definitely for you.  Transport yourself back to the sounds of that period with the odd later single thrown in for good measure. What's not to like?

The South are an impressive 9 piece band who feature former members of The Beautiful South including singer Alison Wheeler and lifelong sax player Gaz Birtles. Since Dave Hemingway, the original singer, left the group at the end of 2016, Gaz has moved across to front the band with Alison and taken on vocal duties. Now, in keeping with the 2 male singers of The Beautiful South, trumpet player Gareth John takes over some vocal duties on a few songs whilst Gaz goes back to his old job of being a Sax player!

Rediscover the golden years of the much loved and much missed true legend

Aladdinsane, The Sound & Vision of Bowie, widely acclaimed as the best Bowie tribute in the UK

 They have played theatres, festivals and venues throughout the UK for the many years, with Paul Henderson performing as David Bowie, with audiences commenting how eerily close his voice, moves and mannerisms are to that as Bowie.

(This is the rescheduled date for this show.)

Martin Turner and his band return to the concert stages during 2025 to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the formation of the original Wishbone Ash.

The music of the classic line-ups of Wishbone Ash continues to delight audiences worldwide through both live performances and a rich legacy of recorded work that continues to be enjoyed by fans old and new.

Hayseed Dixie are the undisputed creators of the musical genre “Rockgrass”. The group began in 2000 and hit the road soon after. 25 years, 1,576 live shows, and 16 albums later, they still haven’t stopped!

Luke Concannon has early memories of falling asleep at Irish family parties to the sound of guitars, singing, and dancing.  He’s been playing music in community ever since. Lead singer and co-writer with No1 chart act Nizlopi (best known for the “JCB Song”) who deeply influenced a young Ed Sheeran; Luke is now a solo artist, who’s 2022 album ‘Ecstatic Bird In The Burning’ debuted at No12 in the UK and US folk charts and received rave reviews.

The Scribes are a multi-award-winning hip hop three-piece whose unique blend of beatboxing, off the cuff freestyling and genre-spanning music has created a live show quite unlike any other on the scene today, with appeal ranging far beyond traditional hip hop fare.

The twelve-strong Electronic Dance band is made up of a 7-piece brass section, mind-bending vocalists and killer live drums & synths.  From packing out main stages and wowing audiences new and old at the UK’s finest festivals, to charting multiple albums; the Dirty Dozen are easily becoming one of the hottest live acts in the industry and their show is pure proof as to why. A non-stop barrage of bass music, jazz, grime and hip hop, guarantees one of the most memorable nights you will have this year.

John Otway is an English singer-songwriter who has built a sizeable cult audience through extensive touring, a surreal sense of humour and a self-deprecating underdog persona.

With their unique brand of progressive rock, Focus manifested themselves at the start of the '70s as the most successful and appreciated of all the Dutch pop-rock exports. Fronted by founding member Thijs Van Leer, and best known for their hits "Hocus Pocus", "House of The King" and "Sylvia", as well as critically acclaimed albums 'Moving Waves', 'Focus 3' and 'Hamburger Concerto', the iconic Dutch music masters are back with their tenth album, which is guaranteed to please their legions of fans!