THIS THUNDERBOLT IS CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE PARTY
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE + Futile + Muzzle + Billie Screamz
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE: The Bristol-based Trash-Punk band Restorative Justice look to wow their hometown crowd with their exhilarating live show.
https://linktr.ee/restorativejusticeband
MUZZLE:
FUTILE:
BILLY SCREAMZ
TICKETS: £6Adv https://hdfst.uk/e118327 £7OTD
WE NEED BANDS X Synthetica Present:
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THE UNDERDOG 2025 · HEAT A (Indie/Alt) Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K2S
The Underdog returns in 2025 with a special ten-year anniversary series.
The Heats will see hundreds of local musicians battle it out for one of the twelve spots at the Thekla Semi Finals. Our finalists will be competing for our stacked prize table:
⭐️ £1,000 in no-strings-attached cash
⭐️ Two days recording with Orchard Studios
⭐️ PR deal with Headstrong
⭐️ 50 t-shirts printed by Pins & Knuckles
⭐️ Press shoot with Sam Habridge
⭐️ Bespoke mini-tour by We Need Bands
First launched in 2015, The Underdog quickly established itself on the Bristol scene as an alternative to the larger national competitions. Hundreds of local bands have competed at venues like o2 Academy, Thekla, The Fleece, Exchange, The Thunderbolt, and Zed Alley.
Seventy-two bands from around the South West and Wales will battle it out at the 2025 Underdog competition, our biggest-ever event series... but there can only be one winner!
Follow the competition by using the hashtag #UnderdogBristol on social media.
Please Note: Only one ticket can be claimed per person (you cannot buy multiple tickets for the extra votes).
The BANDS:
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Please note – the line-up will be determined on the night; bands are listed here in alphabetical order and do not reflect the running order.
✪ BAD WILLOW - Alt Rock · Funk
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3AjJuWT
WATCH: https://youtu.be/QqH8IdnbK0w
FOR FANS OF: Kate Bush, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Wolf Alice
✪ CANPANO - Alternative Rock
https://linktr.ee/canpano
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/4flXFcL
WATCH: https://youtu.be/_WQgDzHW0ps
FOR FANS OF: Ash, NewDad, Queens of the Stone Age
✪ INTRUSIVE - Hard Rock · Riff Rock
https://linktr.ee/intrusive_band
WATCH: https://youtu.be/udpR_pQNVhc
FOR FANS OF: Cleopatrick, Limp Bizkit, Stevie Ray Vaughan
✪ OBVIOUS REASONS -Hard Indie · Rock
https://linktr.ee/obviousreasons
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3BYtvOy
FOR FANS OF: Arctic Monkeys, Royal Blood, Cleopatrick
✪ STONEFACE - Punk · Jazz-Punk · Alt-rock
https://linktr.ee/stoneface.band
LISTEN: https://bit.ly/3YmQ5I0
WATCH: https://youtu.be/wfgAMQ_EfOg
FOR FANS OF: King Krule, Fontaines DC, Squid
✪ UNCLE RUSTY’S POCKET SAND - Garage Rock · Garage Punk
https://linktr.ee/unclerusty
LISTEN: https://bit.ly/3UPf0TR
FOR FANS OF: Zombina and the Skeletones, Cosmic Psychos, Stiff Richards
The INFO:
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Super Early Bird (4X Votes): £6.00 + BF
Early Bird (3X Votes): £7.00 + BF
General Release (2X Votes): £8.00 + BF
Final Release (1X Vote): £9.00 + BF
Please Note: Only one ticket can be claimed per person (you cannot buy multiple tickets for the extra votes).
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Search #UnderdogBristol on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with all The Underdog 2025 news, or follow us on social media via:
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The Underdog 2025 Series:
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Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K2S
--- THE LATER ROUNDS ---
Hall of Fame A · Saturday 22nd February · Exchange
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K2t
Overload A · Friday 28th February · Moor Brewery
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0Tfj
Hall of Fame B · Saturday 1st March · Exchange
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K1d
Overload B · Friday 7th March · Moor Brewery
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0Tfl
Semi Final A · Sunday 30th March · Thekla
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K2H
Semi Final B · Sunday 6th April · Thekla
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K2F
Grand Final · Saturday 7th June · o2 Academy, Bristol
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0Lc5
The Underdog returns in 2025 with a special ten-year anniversary series.
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K10
The BANDS:
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Please note – the line-up will be determined on the night; bands are listed here in alphabetical order and do not reflect the running order.
✪ THE ATOMIC YOUTH - Modern Alt Rock
www.instagram.com/the_atomic_youth/
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3ACLh9v
FOR FANS OF: Royal blood, Tigercub, Cleopatrick
✪ COSM - Shoegaze · Psychedelic Indie Rock
https://push.fm/fl/cosm
LISTEN: https://push.fm/fl/reverberate
WATCH: https://youtu.be/_teVbaK9GG8
FOR FANS OF: Slowdive, The Strokes, The Verve
✪ DARK BLOOM - Modern Rock · Alternative Rock
https://linktr.ee/DarkBloomUK
LISTEN: https://tr.ee/lAo_ItarHp
WATCH: https://youtu.be/xm6LBRhUnbU
FOR FANS OF: Panic! At The Disco, Don Broco, Bring Me The Horizon
✪ DRAIN SNAKES - Garage Rock · Post Punk · Punk
https://linktr.ee/Drainsnakesband
LISTEN: https://bit.ly/4f466Ke
WATCH: https://youtu.be/1YT7p6xnhyo
FOR FANS OF: Magazine, The Dead Milkmen, Pixies
✪ FLORENCE KNIGHT - Rock · Soul · Grunge
LISTEN: https://bit.ly/40otPjO
WATCH: https://youtu.be/GxggR1RIx8M
FOR FANS OF: PJ Harvey, Skunk Anansie, Jeff Buckley
✪ KODACHROME - Indie Rock
https://linktr.ee/kodachromeband
LISTEN: https://on.soundcloud.com/9HLKffND2odrqYkJA
WATCH: https://youtu.be/a5OhyyajHdQ
FOR FANS OF: Paramore, Jeff Buckley, Blondie
HOW MUCH? ⇾
Super Early Bird (4X Votes): £6.00 + BF
Early Bird (3X Votes): £7.00 + BF
General Release (2X Votes): £8.00 + BF
Final Release (1X Vote): £9.00 + BF
Please Note: Only one ticket can be claimed per person (you cannot buy multiple tickets for the extra votes).
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Search #UnderdogBristol on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with all The Underdog 2025 news, or follow us on social media via:
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THE UNDERDOG 2025 · HEAT C (Indie/Pop) Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K26
The Underdog returns in 2025 with a special ten-year anniversary series.
First launched in 2015, The Underdog quickly established itself on the Bristol scene as an alternative to the larger national competitions. Hundreds of local bands have competed at venues like o2 Academy, Thekla, The Fleece, Exchange, The Thunderbolt, and Zed Alley.
Seventy-two bands from around the South West and Wales will battle it out at the 2025 Underdog competition, our biggest-ever event series... but there can only be one winner!
Follow the competition by using the hashtag #UnderdogBristol on social media.
Please Note: Only one ticket can be claimed per person (you cannot buy multiple tickets for the extra votes).
The BANDS:
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Please note – the line-up will be determined on the night; bands are listed here in alphabetical order and do not reflect the running order.
✪ THE BEDSIDE MORALE - Indie Rock
https://linktr.ee/thebedsidemorale
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3YILeT3
WATCH: https://youtu.be/KO_ssqKrt74
FOR FANS OF: Arctic Monkeys, Blur, Bloc Party
✪ FACTOR 50 - Post-Art · Indie Rock
https://linktr.ee/factor50protectyourskin
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/4dYSXAE
WATCH: https://youtu.be/wy02mvLzytg
FOR FANS OF: Sparklehorse, Grandaddy, Arcade Fire
✪ THE MULES - Indie Rock
https://linktr.ee/themulesband
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3Tz0MVE
FOR FANS OF: The Libertines, The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys
✪ NINE TREE HILL - Pop Rock · Blues
https://www.instagram.com/ninetreehill/
FOR FANS OF: SuperTramp, Talking Heads, Daryl Hall and John Oates
✪ SAFF JUNO - Indie Rock · Pop
https://linktr.ee/saffjuno
LISTEN: https://bit.ly/3YH8H78
WATCH: https://youtu.be/K-sGhmTu780
FOR FANS OF: Wolf Alice, Florence + the Machine, The Last Dinner Party
✪ STREET ART - Rock · Indie Rock · Punk
https://linktr.ee/streetartmusic
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3UlNWLl
WATCH: https://youtu.be/sMBiaOqm4yw
FOR FANS OF: The Damned, Arctic Monkeys, The Wildhearts
HOW MUCH? ⇾
Super Early Bird (4X Votes): £6.00 + BF
Early Bird (3X Votes): £7.00 + BF
General Release (2X Votes): £8.00 + BF
Final Release (1X Vote): £9.00 + BF
Please Note: Only one ticket can be claimed per person (you cannot buy multiple tickets for the extra votes).
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Search #UnderdogBristol on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with all The Underdog 2025 news, or follow us on social media via:
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Heat D · Thursday 16th January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K3h
The BANDS:
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Please note – the line-up will be determined on the night; bands are listed here in alphabetical order and do not reflect the running order.
✪ AVA - Alternative Rock
https://linktr.ee/ava.band
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/4f0O0J0
FOR FANS OF: Queens of The Stone Age, Paramore, Amyl and The Sniffers
✪ CRYSTALLINE - Alternative · Melodic Rock
https://linktr.ee/crystallineband
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/4eZ2qJG
WATCH: https://youtu.be/KNHQ--OuH7U
FOR FANS OF: Paramore, PVRIS, Yonaka
✪ FOOLS TEETH - Hard Rock
https://linktr.ee/foolsteeth_band
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3BZw5DZ
WATCH: https://youtu.be/9vZ-oa_zuUo
FOR FANS OF: Queens Of The Stone Age, Muse, Tool
✪ GORZ - Queercore · Avant-Garde · Punk
https://linktr.ee/gorz.wrld
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3YitZX8
WATCH: https://youtu.be/I1F4sG6pQCo
FOR FANS OF: My Chemical Romance, Hole, Fifth Column
✪ HOLE TRIPPER: - Alt-Rock · Grunge
https://linktr.ee/holetripper
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/4e90Gfs
WATCH: https://youtu.be/hxX_qf3gDuQ
FOR FANS OF: Alice in Chains, Audioslave, Pearl Jam
✪ THE SCREAMING DOLLS - Doom-Tinted Punk
www.instagram.com/thescreamingdolls/
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/4hnLvSn
WATCH: https://youtu.be/lSYCrx77QbM
FOR FANS OF: Pigsx7, Black Sabbath, Deftones
Heat E · Friday 17th January · The Thunderbolt Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K3I
The BANDS:
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Please note – the line-up will be determined on the night; bands are listed here in alphabetical order and do not reflect the running order.
✪ ANDROMEDOUS - EDM · Metal
https://linktr.ee/andromedousmusic
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/48nt6B6
WATCH: https://youtu.be/sB4THcAESuQ
FOR FANS OF: Northlane, Pendulum and Enter Shikari
✪ CALVARIA - Metalcore · Melodic Metal · Hard Rock
https://mylinks.ai/calvariaband
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3UsCGgu
FOR FANS OF: Bullet For My Valentine, Trivium, Alter Bridge
✪ COLOUR OF BONE - Heavy rock · Metal
https://linktr.ee/colourofbone
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3YlHbKN
WATCH: https://youtu.be/h3zBIBRoScI
FOR FANS OF: Mastodon, Alice in Chains, Queens of the Stone Age.
✪ THE COSMIN PROJECT - Alternative · Nu-Metal
https://linktr.ee/thecosminproject
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3BVzPpN
WATCH: https://youtu.be/IXJ3BC3k8Jg
FOR FANS OF: Evanescence, Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit
✪ GROVE WARDEN - Metal · Metalcore
https://linktr.ee/grovewardenofficial
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3YgKJOk
WATCH: https://youtu.be/5LpUVUfAZzA
FOR FANS OF: Killswitch Engage, Parkway Drive, Bleed From Within
✪ THYLACINE - Alt Metal
https://linktr.ee/thylacineuk
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/40nJYWK
WATCH: https://youtu.be/deHBWkEIdEM
FOR FANS OF: Sylosis, Lamb of God, Killswitch Engage
WE NEED BANDS X Synthetica Presents THE UNDERDOG 2025 · HEAT F (Alt Rock/Punk)
Saturday 18th January · The Thunderbolt Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K3R
The BANDS:
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Please note – the line-up will be determined on the night; bands are listed here in alphabetical order and do not reflect the running order.
✪ BOZOS - Punk · Thrash Metal
www.instagram.com/bozos_uk/
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/4fgPf77
WATCH: https://youtu.be/UI_qIlOLrYg
FOR FANS OF: Motorhead, Black Sabbath, Ramones
✪ BRISTOL PUNK HEROES - Punk
www.instagram.com/bristolpunkheroes/
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/4e6fFGY
FOR FANS OF: Ramones, The Damned, Spiz Energy
✪ CALL OF THE VOID - Hardcore Punk
https://linktr.ee/callofthevoiduk
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3YrjKQx
WATCH: https://youtu.be/164zOF2Nm7A
FOR FANS OF: Soft Play, Turnstile, Black Flag
✪ LOW WAVE
Alt-Rock · Grunge
https://linktr.ee/lowwave
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/4eaRrvb
WATCH: https://youtu.be/4SOwFu51JvA
FOR FANS OF: Alice In Chains, Queens of the Stone Age, Superheaven
✪ THE ODD PROJECT - Alternative · Rock · Rap
https://linktr.ee/theoddprojectofficial
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3UqRDj6
WATCH: https://youtu.be/YjID6MDeqos
FOR FANS OF: Linkin Park, Skunk Anansie, No Doubt
✪ THE PRESSURE - Reggae · Ska · Punk
www.instagram.com/thepressuremakenoise/
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/4eZpFTX
WATCH: https://youtu.be/hI4q1iG1uFY
FOR FANS OF: Sublime, Misfits, The Specials.
FOR FANS OF: Sylosis, Lamb of God, Killswitch Engage
The INFO:
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WHERE? ⇾ The Thunderbolt
124 Bath Rd, Bristol, BS4 3ED
WHEN? ⇾ Saturday 18th January
WHAT TIME? ⇾ 7:00pm-11:00pm
HOW MUCH? ⇾
Super Early Bird (4X Votes): £6.00 + BF
Early Bird (3X Votes): £7.00 + BF
General Release (2X Votes): £8.00 + BF
Final Release (1X Vote): £9.00 + BF
Please Note: Only one ticket can be claimed per person (you cannot buy multiple tickets for the extra votes).
WE NEED BANDS X Synthetica Present: THE UNDERDOG 2025
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Heat G · Thursday 23rd January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K3Y
The BANDS:
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Please note – the line-up will be determined on the night; bands are listed here in alphabetical order and do not reflect the running order.
✪ BLOOMTIDE - Alternative Rock · Metal
https://linktr.ee/bloomtideband
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3YPvZHK
WATCH: https://youtu.be/TDLEjJ7ZPaM
FOR FANS OF: Enter Shikari, Calva Louise, Normandie
✪ ELEPHANTS WITH SHOTGUNS - Heavy Alt Rock
https://linktr.ee/ElephantsWithShotguns
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3YsONLE
FOR FANS OF: Tigercub, Queens of the Stone Age, Dead Poet Society
✪ HERE COME THE CROWS - Punk Rock · Blues
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3UAXrqc
WATCH: https://youtu.be/Cpe6CTyROhk
FOR FANS OF: Iggy pop, style council, Jim Morrison
✪ JORTS - Alt Rock · Punk
https://linktr.ee/jortstheband
FOR FANS OF: Frank Turner, Biffy Clyro, Weezer
✪ KURBSIDE VILLAIN - Alt Rock
https://linktr.ee/kurbsidevillain
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/4hqYOSp
WATCH: https://youtu.be/Jogq-CdfGgY
FOR FANS OF: Blink 182, Motorhead, Stone Temple Pilots
✪ REJECTSHUN - Plunk-Punk
https://linktr.ee/rejectshun
WATCH: https://youtu.be/L3ro4VktEI4
FOR FANS OF: Gang of Four, The Pixies, Morphine
HOW MUCH? ⇾
Super Early Bird (4X Votes): £6.00 + BF
Early Bird (3X Votes): £7.00 + BF
General Release (2X Votes): £8.00 + BF
Final Release (1X Vote): £9.00 + BF
Please Note: Only one ticket can be claimed per person (you cannot buy multiple tickets for the extra votes).
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--- THE HEATS ---
Heat A · Thursday 9th January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K2S
Heat B · Friday 10th January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K10
Heat C · Saturday 11th January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K26
Heat D · Thursday 16th January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K3h
Heat E · Friday 17th January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K3I
Heat F · Saturday 18th January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K3R
WE NEED BANDS X Synthetica Presents; THE UNDERDOG 2025 · HEAT H (Pop Punk/Pop Rock)
Heat H · Friday 24th January · The Thunderbolt Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K30
The BANDS:
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Please note – the line-up will be determined on the night; bands are listed here in alphabetical order and do not reflect the running order.
✪ 2AMTHEBAND - Pop Punk
2amtheband.com
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3Yx9BSc
WATCH: https://youtu.be/rWh8x40XyDU
FOR FANS OF: State Champs, Neck Deep, All Time Low
✪ HAVE A GOOD AFTERNOON - Post-Hardcore · Pop Punk
https://linktr.ee/haveagoodafternoon
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/40uZ64s
WATCH: https://youtu.be/FjvaJdoAO-w
FOR FANS OF: Four Year Strong, A Day To Remember, Three Days Grace
✪ POPPYSHOW - Rock · Punk · Pop
https://linktr.ee/poppyshowband
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3Azof3i
WATCH: https://youtu.be/j9pSxW7fOAw
FOR FANS OF: Coldplay, Audioslave, Radiohead
✪ SAY IT ANYWAY - Pop Punk · Pop Rock
https://linktr.ee/Sayitanywayuk
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/40x0YcV
WATCH: https://youtu.be/UTtpjAAWsa0
FOR FANS OF: Taylor Acorn, Taylor Swift, Say It Anyway
✪ SONIC SUNRISE - Pop Rock
https://www.instagram.com/sonicsunriseband/
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3Yx9JBa
WATCH: https://youtu.be/VLtKYXs7IG4
FOR FANS OF: Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Foo Fighters, Green Day
✪ SORRYPARK - Pop Punk · Easycore · Metalcore
https://linktr.ee/sorryparkuk
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/40whZUM
WATCH: https://youtu.be/kPegT8UUAAc
FOR FANS OF: Neck Deep, Fightstar, Four Year Strong
The INFO:
HOW MUCH? ⇾
Super Early Bird (4X Votes): £6.00 + BF
Early Bird (3X Votes): £7.00 + BF
General Release (2X Votes): £8.00 + BF
Final Release (1X Vote): £9.00 + BF
Please Note: Only one ticket can be claimed per person (you cannot buy multiple tickets for the extra votes).
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WE NEED BANDS X Synthetica Present: THE UNDERDOG 2025 · HEAT I (Indie/Rock)
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K38
The BANDS:
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Please note – the line-up will be determined on the night; bands are listed here in alphabetical order and do not reflect the running order.
✪ HAYTOR - Indie Rock
https://linktr.ee/haytor
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/4fhfHNJ
WATCH: https://youtu.be/yVexTQc8a-A
FOR FANS OF: Sam Fender, Nothing But Thieves, The Amazons
✪ HOASTER - Alt Rock · Prog
https://linktr.ee/hoaster
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/4ehZXsD
WATCH: https://youtu.be/YQ8lZJzk7no
FOR FANS OF: Foo Fighters, Weezer, ELO, Radiohead
✪ IGNOTIS - Indie Rock · Rock
https://ignotisband.wixsite.com/ignotis
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3Z15Tlx
WATCH: https://youtu.be/8Cgw1sdFLiA
FOR FANS OF: Lovejoy, A Luka Estate, Second Thoughts
✪ SAM SWANCOTT - Pop · Soul · Funk
https://linktr.ee/samswancott
LISTEN: https://bit.ly/4eFuwsu
WATCH: https://youtu.be/4o6ChMBt_DQ
FOR FANS OF: Olivia Dean, Lily Allen, Jorja Smith
✪ THE SONNET - Indie Rock
www.instagram.com/thesonnetuk
FOR FANS OF: The Stone Roses, The Smiths, Nirvana
✪ WYRD MONS: Psychedelic Rock · Garage Rock
https://linktr.ee/wyrdmons
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3NSSe9G
WATCH: https://youtu.be/ZeeZP0hi8vg
FOR FANS OF: Queens of the Stone Age, White Denim, Tame Impala
The INFO:
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HOW MUCH? ⇾
Super Early Bird (4X Votes): £6.00 + BF
Early Bird (3X Votes): £7.00 + BF
General Release (2X Votes): £8.00 + BF
Final Release (1X Vote): £9.00 + BF
Please Note: Only one ticket can be claimed per person (you cannot buy multiple tickets for the extra votes).
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WE NEED BANDS X Synthetica Present: THE UNDERDOG 2025 · HEAT J ( Indie Pop))
TICKETS/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K4e
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Please note – the line-up will be determined on the night; bands are listed here in alphabetical order and do not reflect the running order.
✪ BILLY DRISCOLL - Country Rock
https://linktr.ee/Billyjdriscoll
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/4f640cC
WATCH: https://youtube.com/shorts/txZ5YLTAEfQ
FOR FANS OF: Jackson Dean, Luke Combs, Zac Brown Band
✪ CHANDRA - Pop · Rock
https://linktr.ee/listentochandra
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3Yw1x45
WATCH: https://youtu.be/cubKS2kxr4A
FOR FANS OF: Pink, The 1975, Coldplay
✪ KAYBLE - Alternative
https://linktr.ee/KAYBLE_UK
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/4fd14uN
WATCH: https://youtu.be/XLNvIXQsWwo
FOR FANS OF: Muse, Radiohead, Amber Run
✪ THE PROXY YOUTH Alt Rock
https://linktr.ee/theproxyyouth
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3YU073R
WATCH: https://youtu.be/xCfJCuj79D0
FOR FANS OF: Nirvana, Sex Pistols, Oasis
✪ TALK IN CODE Indie Pop
https://linktr.ee/talkincodeband
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/48yqAZ4
WATCH: https://youtu.be/ali3GFmrAZM
FOR FANS OF: The 1975, Duran Duran, The Killers
✪ THE VINEYARD VENDETTA - Alt Rock
https://linktr.ee/thevineyardvendetta
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3Arwsqg
WATCH: https://youtu.be/vHwxQnAh784
FOR FANS OF: The Cure, T.Rex, The Cranberries
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Super Early Bird (4X Votes): £6.00 + BF
Early Bird (3X Votes): £7.00 + BF
General Release (2X Votes): £8.00 + BF
Final Release (1X Vote): £9.00 + BF
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WE NEED BANDS X Synthetica Present: THE UNDERDOG 2025 · HEAT K (Metalcore/Alt Metal)
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K4m
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✪ ALYRIS - Melodic Metal · Metalcore
https://alyris.uk
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/4ehkWvE
WATCH: https://youtu.be/3y7H_Owb22k
FOR FANS OF: Lacuna Coil, Dying Wish, Delain Song Link
✪ AUDIOFLUX - Rap Metal · Trip Hop
https://www.instagram.com/audiofluxuk/
WATCH: https://youtu.be/qTrT0o9n0Oc
FOR FANS OF: Nirvana, Gorrilaz, Massive Attack
✪ BRAVE ONES - Alt Rock · Metal
https://fans.link/4112308Vc86MZ
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/4aQOP4b
WATCH: https://youtu.be/qG1jQrEoQiA
FOR FANS OF: Papa Roach, A Day To Remember, Silverstein
✪ COBER MOUTH - Nu-Metalcore
https://www.cobermouth.uk/link-splash
LISTEN: kycker.ffm.to/beneaththehydrogen
WATCH: https://youtu.be/ai3e58bRmCI
FOR FANS OF: Slipknot, Architects, Suicide Silence
✪ HOPE THROUGH GRACE Metalcore · Nu Metal
https://linktr.ee/HTGband
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3Cm83D2
WATCH: https://youtu.be/uFH0Y2WqF0M
FOR FANS OF: Lamb of God, Killswitch Engage, Papa Roach
✪ THESE FOUNDATIONS - Progressive · Tech · Melodic Metal
https://linktr.ee/thesefoundations
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3CnRre7
WATCH: https://youtu.be/EtROiD0O34E
FOR FANS OF: Northlane, Erra, Spiritbox
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Super Early Bird (4X Votes): £6.00 + BF
Early Bird (3X Votes): £7.00 + BF
General Release (2X Votes): £8.00 + BF
Final Release (1X Vote): £9.00 + BF
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WE NEED BANDS X Synthetica Present: THE UNDERDOG 2025 · HEAT L (Blues Rock/Alt Rock)
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K4n
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✪ BUFFALO BROTHERS - Alt Rock
https://linkr.bio/BuffaloBrothersOfficial
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3FAX1tb
FOR FANS OF: The Front Bottoms, Benjamin Booker, The Graveltones
✪ CIRCLE OF CROWS - Alt Rock · Hard Rock
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/circleofcrows
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3Av81Z5
WATCH: https://youtu.be/-STDNJtyC8Q
FOR FANS OF: Alter Bridge, Biffy Clyro, Alice in Chains
✪ DISCONAP - Dance Punk
https://linktr.ee/disconap.band
FOR FANS OF: Idles, Yard Act, Viagra Boys
✪ PERCIVAL - Hard Rock · Alt Rock
linktr.ee/percivalbanduk
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/4egJ0Pl
FOR FANS OF: Therapy?, Foo Fighters, Himalayas
✪ THE TAPE BLOSSOMS - Garage Rock · Blues Rock
https://linktr.ee/thetapeblossomsband
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/48DPZ3E
WATCH: https://youtu.be/lIN576fmE5s
FOR FANS OF: Thee Oh Sees, The White Stripes, Coachwhips
✪ WRECKSHIP - Alt Rock · Punk
https://linktr.ee/wreckship
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/48CcG80
WATCH: https://youtu.be/MNfvzxLk9Vk
FOR FANS OF: At The Drive In, Alexisonfire, Movements
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Super Early Bird (4X Votes): £6.00 + BF
Early Bird (3X Votes): £7.00 + BF
General Release (2X Votes): £8.00 + BF
Final Release (1X Vote): £9.00 + BF
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Hailing from Bristol, Hellermen are a 3 piece alt rock band that blend
influences such as Pixes, Eels, Tomahawk, Radiohead and The Jesus
LIzard to form their own take on live guitar music.
https://www.instagram.com/hellermenband/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6kt1Bbl6xfTBkmn1Bl0PHd?si=IOJuqnxiQneHeOOXmqrvhw
TICKETS £6Adv https://hdfst.uk/e120502 from £7 on the Door
Fake Me Back To Dear Old Blighty”
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Still The Smiths, the UK’s freshest tribute to the legendary band that shaped a generation! This electrifying ensemble breathes life into the poetic brilliance, dark humour, and razor-sharp wit of Morrissey’s lyrics, while capturing the melodic genius of Johnny Marr.
Prepare for a nostalgic journey as they perform beloved hits like “This Charming Man,” “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now,” “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out,” and “Bigmouth Strikes Again.” They dive deep into the treasure trove of B-sides and classic album tracks, ensuring that every show is a delightful surprise.
✨ “Amazing!”
✨ “Wow, what a night! I wasn’t sure what to expect, but you guys were brilliant. The place was packed, and everyone was dancing. Please come back!”
✨ “They play all the best tunes and sound fantastic! I will definitely be out to watch them again. Great band!”
TICKETS: £6Adv £7 on the door https://hdfst.uk/e120350
ETON MESS:
UK based Punk Rock band emerging out of the South West. Our debut single ‘The End’ has been described as a ‘head banger’ & ‘feet stomper’ by fans, it features punky rhythms, melodies in the chorus, with harder punk rock sounds to bring it all together.
Fans have called us the future of Punk Rock. If you’ve got this far, have a listen decide for yourself.
For fans of: Idles, Slowthai, Viagra boys, The clash, Nascar Aloe, The Ramones, Maneskin, The Streets
Pull ur socks up!!
http://www.etonmessmusic.com/
http://band.etonmess/
https://www.tiktok.com/@band.etonmess
https://www.instagram.com/band.etonmess
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCWMoasVkosL4LCCHgOEbrNgeton-mess/1697554382
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Oy0lVKo8ShUaIH7EgXytd
TICKETS: 6 adv £7 otd https://hdfst.uk/e120511
FUBAR (ˈfuːˌbɑː(ɹ)) n.
1.Collective name for a group of musical creatures, often seen frequenting the West Country.
2.Loud rock noise, can cause crowd euphoria.
3.Probable cause for outbreaks of spontaneous dancing.
Fubar are a mix of high energy indie rock, pop and metal, these guys put everything into their live performances. Expect catchy lyrics, Blistering guitar solos and funky
Foreign Haze
Foreign Haze are an energetic alt-rock band based right here in Winchester, they deliver fast catchy guitar riffs and passionate performances. The band have hit the ground running with a successful lineup of gigs this spring, and are now working on releasing their debut EP.
Design Fault
Design Fault are a new and exciting, original art-rock four piece based in Dorset. With plenty of fresh ideas and a large plethora of diverse influences, mainly stemming from post-punk, Krautrock, noise-rock and totalism, Design Fault are keen to create unique music. ♫♪♪
BEAKER
Legendary late-90s Oxford indie group Beaker are to play the thunderbolt for the first time
The all-female group garnered a loyal following during the heady days of the late-90s Oxford rock scene.
Despite not having performed together since 1999, band members were brought together by the tragic death of bassist Kim Parsons in 2023. The mutual support they provided to each other in a time of sadness rekindled #social and musical relationships, and inevitably led to talk of getting the old band together.
The band will be formed by original members Clare, Teresa, and Sam, and they will be joined by the wonderful Hayley Wright on bass, formerly of Harry Angel and the fabulous Emma Hunter, who really needs no introduction as she is her own musical sensation
https://open.spotify.com/track/46wsjNTR0lJH60UGS0EAAa?si=eNxiagLPQjSfwc_J0GG78Q
TICKETS: 6 adv £7 otd https://hdfst.uk/e120509
HEATHER
The 4 piece alt rock shoe gaze band return to the bolt this time ready to take on the stage as headlinesrs bringing their sound to a new level and ready to bring their unique stylr of entertainment to everyonr there
https://www.instagram.com/heather__music/
TICKETS £6 adv £7 adv https://hdfst.uk/e120508
THE MICE
The Mice' aren't terribly influenced by modern bands, and instead have a retro sound taking inspiration from classic bands like the Beatles, the sex pistols, Roxy Music, the Clash, Madness, and even Phil Spector, combining them together to create their own unique sound. The songs have a catchy sound with punk attitude, including songs like 'Clair' , 'stars across the skies' and 'An Attack on Love.
THE MICE ARE POSSIBLY THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD' - NME (New Mice Express)
https://soundcloud.com/the-mice-music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KsVGpoU5gE
TICKETS: £6 adv £7 otd https://hdfst.uk/e120506
FALL OF THE WEST
after their fantastic support of FUBAR the alternative rock group are back to grace the stage again only this time theyre headlining and i proves to be a night not to be missed
https://www.instagram.com/fallofthewestband/
TICKETS: £6 adv £7 otd https://hdfst.uk/e120505
A return to The Thunderbolt for the "masters of Corby-creased mod punk, sharp operators" (c Stewart Lee) The Fallen Leaves.
The Fallen Leaves are:
- The Reverend Rob Green - Vocals with an English accent
- Sir Robert Symmons - Sniper Guitar
- Ian O'Sullivan - Garage Drums
- Barry Frost - Dive-Bomber Bass
WHAT DO THEY SOUND LIKE?
Punk / Mod / Garage / Beat
If you can imagine a cross between The Who and The Ramones you might get somewhere close….
WHAT DOES THEIR MANIFESTO SAY?
Simple Songs For Complex People.
Punk Rock For Gentlemen.
No Jeans. No t-shirts. No Cover-Versions.
The Fallen Leaves believe in the DIY Punk ethos.
Song, Sound and Performance are all.
Recordings are live, minimal overdubs.
As the self proclaimed champions of the glorious underachievers The Fallen Leaves ask you to remember … Simple and easy are not the same thing.
SUPPORT ACTS TO BE CONFIRMED
TICKETS
SMäLL
Bristol's top Clash, Bowie, Buzzcocks, Kings of Convenience, Peter Bjorn and John, White Stripes, Martha and the Muffins, Strokes, Magnetic Fields, Wire, Breeders, Pixies, Stooges, Velvet Underground, Beck, Camper Van Beethoven, Felt, Fall, Uncle Tom Cobbley . . . tribute band!
https://www.facebook.com/smallonthehill/
Doors: 7.30 pm
Tickets £5 CASH
Bizarro Promotions Presents; THE LOFT + The Lovely Basement & Gerard Starkie
TICKETS: https://wegottickets.com/event/635570
“Seminally seminal…” – Steve Lamacq
The Loft, original Creation Records legends, set out on a UK tour next March in support of their forthcoming, ‘debut’ album.
The original line up of Pete Astor, Dave Morgan, Bill Prince and Andy Strickland, embark on their first ever UK club tour, 40 years after the classic ‘Up The Hill And Down The Slope’, topped the indie singles chart.
Since their infamous onstage split at the Hammersmith Palais in ‘85, their status as one of the UK’s most influential guitar bands of the 80s continues to grow and to influence a host of younger artists.
“It’s incredibly exciting to not only be setting out on tour again, but now with a brand new set of songs to play alongside some of our, ahem, ‘greatest hits’, says drummer, Dave Morgan.
“The Loft has always been just the same four people and it’s a real thrill to be playing across the UK with the band again. We’re sounding better than ever…”
THE LOVELY BASEMENT
Bristol-based band the Lovely Basement play jangly indie pop-rock - think the Velvet Underground & Belle and Sebastian.Post-cool or too old to care?
Lovely beings in the Basement are:
Kevin Bache: guitars, vocals
Steve Dew: drums, percussion
Katie Scaife: guitars, vocals
Paul Waterworth, bass
GERARD STARKIE Former lead singer with Witness, the band signed to Island Records released two albums; Before The Calm (1999) and Under A Sun (2001). They both received the most extraordinary critical applause, some of which was especially reserved for Starkie's own performances.
Gerard now performs and records as both a solo artist and with Hazel Winter as The Jesus Bolt
THIS THUNDERBOLT IS CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE PARTY
THIS THUNDERBOLT IS CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE PARTY
THIS THUNDERBOLT IS CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE PARTY
THIS THUNDERBOLT IS CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE PARTY