Dirty Sock Puppets + Mofish + Fawn Breaks

Fri 30 OctDoors 20:00

Barricane + Doops + Beth Eliza

Common Ground · Oxford

A delicious three-course meal for the ears featuring -Barricane, Oxford's mighty folk-goth outfit weaving spells -Top-notch indie pop from Reading's Doops -Quality songs from newcomer Beth Eliza See www.gappytooth.com for more info in the weeks leading up to the gig, or use the contact box on the site to ask any questions. Also, find us on Facebook and Instagram, should that tickle your digital fancy. DON'T BE AN ARSE Our gigs are often highly eclectic, so there might be a wide variety of punters in our little venue. We want everyone to have a good time, so relax, express yourself and have a good gig, but be thoughtful of other people and don't ruin their night with your fun. Basically, just be considerate and nice, and everyone will be happy. Naturally, anyone who is actively aggressive, or who abuses anyone else on the grounds of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, Monster Munch flavour preference, or whatever the hell else might make a bigot irrationally angry, is out the door. WE'LL DO OUR BEST TOO In return, we'll make every effort to create a warm and pleasant environment, and we'll try our hardest to keep to the timetable (music starts at approximately 20.20, and will go on till a...

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Fri 6 NovDoors 19:10

Keith Fairbairn Jazz Quartet

Common Ground · Oxford

An evening of contemporary & Modern jazz quartet tunes by the likes of: Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw, Cedar Walton, Brian Blade, Kenny Wheeler as well as some of Hugh’s compositions from his latest album “Viewfinder” With: Hugh Pascall - Trumpet Liam Dunachie - Piano Dave Whitford - Double Bass Keith Fairbairn - Drums

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Wed 25 NovDoors 19:30

Philippe Nash + Repulsive Woman + Babe Martin + Heather Blether

Common Ground · Oxford

Exciting new show and huge bill for November at Common Ground Oxford - we welcome Philippe Nash back to town after he's thrilled audiences over the past year alongside New Zealand songwriters Repulsive Woman and Babe Martin who are touring together and local scene legend Heather Blether playing solo! Weds 25th Nov from 7.30pm! Philippe Nash's songs and live delivery are gripping, rageful, cathartic and fragile - there is an undeniable presence to Philippe’s voice and a unique style to his writing and he sites punk-rock, midwestern emo, experimental folk and a touch noise as his influences while deep diving into his own visual world of folk-art inspired drawing, collage, painted poems and ephemeral compositions. We first met Millie Lovelock of Repulsive Woman in 2018 as she played in her alt-grunge duo Astral Children for us - now based in Manchester we've been trying to do another show for many years so we're stoked to hear her delicate, folk-pop leanings in the flesh for the first time. Babe Martin, with a voice like velvet and an acerbic deftness to her lyrics, comes to Oxford for the first tme with warm washes of violin and seascapes of piano combining to create a sonic world...

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Thu 3 DecDoors 19:30

Swansea Sound

Common Ground · Oxford

Swansea Sound: a band that came into being during lockdown and decided that fast, loud, political indiepop punk was the answer to being stuck indoors. Who needs introspection? Hue Williams is reunited with Pooh Sticks singing partner Amelia Fletcher (ex- Talulah Gosh, Heavenly). Rob Pursey (also ex-Heavenly) and Ian Button provide the noise.

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Until Fri 25 Jun 20277 dates

Baselab presents Nottingham EMOM

The Mist Rolling Inn · Nottingham

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Until Fri 27 Nov4 dates

M2TM LONDON HEAT TWO

Camden The Dev · London

METAL 2 THE MASSES LONDON 2027 – YOUR VOTE COUNTS! Four bands. Two places in the Quarter Finals. One step closer to playing the New Blood Stage at Bloodstock Open Air Festival in August 2027. The journey starts here, and you can help decide who takes the next step. HOW IT WORKS Each advance ticket counts as one vote for your chosen band, with a percentage of advance ticket sales going directly back to the band to provide financial support. You then get a chance to vote again on the night, at no extra charge. Our panel of judges, representing London’s alternative music scene, holds 50% of the overall vote. The remaining 50% is in the hands of YOU, THE AUDIENCE. You should arrive for 7pm and watch all four bands as you will vote for two of them. Every ticket helps support the bands and the local underground metal scene. Get behind your favourites and help them take the next step towards Bloodstock 2027! Presented by Monsta Ents. Proudly sponsored by Tama Drums, Toxico Clothing, Raven Records, Iron Imperium, Temple of the Cat and Rage & Melodies. Hosted at The Dev, Camden. All enquiries: [email protected]

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Fri 27 NovDoors 17:30

Jazz At St Andrews presents; Brighton Bop

St Andrews Church · Hove

A welcome return from this quintet, led by saxophonist Simon Savage and featuring the music of pianist Roy Hilton, with tunes from well-known early be-bop composers such as Horace Silver, Dexter Gordon and Lee Morgan. Chris Coull – trumpet, Simon Thorpe – bass, and Joe Edwards – drums.

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Fri 27 NovDoors 18:00

1000MODS

Rescue Rooms · Nottingham

HEAVY OVER UK 2026

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