Big one to watch

Tide Lines formed in Glasgow in 2016 but are deeply rooted in rural Scotland.

American rock band We Are Scientists debuted in the early aughts with the angular post-punk edge

Rebellion Fringe Festival

Unofficial Rebellion opening party!

Post-punk minded quartet KIEFF combine their love for sonic onslaught, chaotic harmonies and the unusual to create exuberant and fierce songs

Post-Punk/Goth icons Spear of Destiny perform live at the Bootleg Social in Blackpool

Monthly open mic sessions

“In a world that attempts to make young women feel small, Green finds the fuel to make herself sound huge.” – Pitchfork

Hailing from Yorkshire, now South London rooted, DEADLETTER channel the droll fury of The Fall and the lopsided rhythms of LCD Soundsystem into a strain of vehement post-punk, exploring the darker side of existence through a lens of narrative-driven levity. With members being firm friends from birth, there is an instinctive understanding of movement and… Read more »

John Bramwell is perhaps best-known for his time as the songwriter and frontman of Manchester three-piece, I Am Kloot

The Blinders return to Bootleg as part of an exclusive three date album release.

Returning to Blackpool in support of their debut album

Sydney alt rock band, for fans of The DMA’s, The Lemonheads & Oasis

Wolski’s open mic returns

Deja Vega take it seaside!

metalcore co-headline

Hollie Cook combines her unique vocal talent with charming charisma to craft her own dynamic strand of lovers rock with enduring tropical vibes

“Every song LIFE put their name to has electricity coursing through it’s veins’’ CLASH

Tom Lumley & The Brave Liaison have been tipped by Radio 1, BBC Introducing and This Feeling for big things

SHEAFS are a post-punk five-piece from Sheffield.

‘Skittering rhythms, bloody synths and psychedelic harmonies’ – The Independent

Saloon Dion formed in May last year from the remnants of some of Bristol’s most well-loved post-punk and surf-rock outfits.

His powerful & haunting tones have been likened to musical greats Eddie Vedder & Nick Drake

A night of experimental/psych music in Blackpool’s favourite basement

Freshly signed to tastemaker London label Hand In Hive (TV Priest, Wyldest, Blackaby), Nottingham newcomers Divorce fizz into life with their debut single coming soon

Liverpool singer songwriter Jamie Webster

Dischord, Eye Scream Men & Hot Pink Sewage takeover Bootleg

Lead singer of Gomez on an intimate solo acoustic tour.

Culk folk legend

Jonny Brown of Twisted Wheel returns to Bootleg for a one off solo acoustic show!

4 piece Rock Band who have recently signed to Alan McGee’s Creation 23 Label.

Definitely Oasis are regarded by many Oasis fans and promoters alike as the best Oasis tribute band there is!

Receiving glowing reviews and airplay from the likes of NME, Music Glue, Radio X, BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio and Kerrang

Sell out shows throughout the UK and headliners at the official Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party, this is a night you DO NOT want to miss

Welsh Indie quartet The Royston Club follow up their sold out 2021 dates with a nationwide headline tour kicking off in Blackpool

Two of Ska Punks best emerging bands

Sick Joy’s ‘noise-pop’ blood is dirtied with echoes of Pixies and Nirvana among many others.

The band have been featured on Radio 1, 6, X and XS and honoured to play on Radio 1’s Big Weekend this year. Two singles have reached No. 1 in the iTunes rock chart

Steve Lamacq “A band I immediately like”

“…They’ll rip a hole in the Space-Time Continuum…” – Jack Saunders

Wednesday 16th February we’re relaunching our open mic night which will be hosted by our good friend Wolski 🎤

Hailing from Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, they are the next to emerge from the contagious ‘Calder Sound’, alongside Working Men’s Club, The Orielles and WH Lung

“This is thrilling, possibly visionary pop” Uncut 8/10


Recently signed to Alan McGee’s new label, Creation23

One off intimate show with The Coral

A blistering, rhythmically intricate UK trio that flit between math-rock and post-punk

Scruff of the Neck presents The Hara

As part of Independent Venue Week and in celebration of their second album Blanket will be returning to Bootleg for a special hometown show.

Emerging from humble DIY beginnings in Manchester, having spent years honing their craft by self-recording and self-releasing their own take on alternative, grungy alternative rock

Georgia native Molly Parden has been part of the touring band for artists such as Faye Webster, Sam Outlaw, and David Ramirez

The UK’s BEST Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage after a brief 16 month, covid-induced hiatus

Blacklist & Octopus Montage team up for the Xmas Co-Headline

Two of Blackpool’s finest tribute bands, celebrating the music of USA’s most versatile bands – Sublime and Beastie Boys.

Manchester-based indie 4-piece Fauna make their triumphant return to Blackpool for a long-awaited homecoming show

STRANGE BONES HOMETOWN SHOW

The band’s live shows are now renowned for their uncompromising nature

“a catchy dose of ’90s shoegaze and grunge worship” BROOKLYN VEGAN

Parka Monkeys performing 2 live sets

London-based indie/punk outfit Feet went from their post-punk leaning early singles to taking a slanted view on Brit-pop revivalism

Sheffield quartet The Sherlocks established themselves as key contenders in a new wave of British bands keeping alt-rock

The Smyths present “The Queen Is Dead“

Wolfgang Flur a key member of German electronic pianoeers Kraftwerk

“Pushing the boundaries, breaking the mould!” – Jack Saunders, BBC Radio1

Their music is nostalgic, colourful, both melodically and lyrically

Influenced by the hardcore punk and noise rock of the 80s and 90s

Daybreaker return to Bootleg Social after the release of their recent EP “Sanctuary”.

Folk-meets-jazz twisting and turning at the outer reaches of the singer-songwriter role, his music is confessional in the most explicit way

“Post-punk-informed pop with whooping vocals and driving bass” MOJO

20 year old British, alt-pop producer & singer/songwriter

West London five-piece with a landslide of critical acclaim from the likes of Pitchfork and Rolling Stone for their debut album ‘Speed Kills’

Influenced by coldwave, early-’80s synth pop, and the mighty bass playing of New Order’s Peter Hook

“the future of Rock and Roll” Danny Fields (The Ramones manager)

‘Brooklyn new-wave tinged with northern psych’

Coasting between ‘70s rock and blue-eyed soul

TV Priest are one of the most exciting new acts to step into a well supported and exciting punk genre

“Think Wire meets Joy Division distorted through an LSD wash.” – So Young Magazine

Formally of Working Mens Club Julia Bardo now embarks on her debut headline tour!

‘Cult heroes in their native Dublin, the band’s crunching sound and intense live shows are shot through with a dynamic, ultra-infectious sense of energy.’ CLASH Magazine

Estevans are a 4 piece Alternative Indie band from Guildford

“One of the must uniquely brilliant bands in the UK today” – Louder than War

“The most astonishing album of the year” – BBC 6 Music

As part of Revive Live Little Comets make their Blackpool debut! Limited capacity show.

British indie pop quartet Kashmere formed from suburban Manchester towns

The Lottery Winners can be found pottering somewhere in-between the blithe of the Beach Boys and the suffering of the Smiths

Plaudits from The Guardian, The Sunday Times, Vice, and NME confirm Pizzagirl’s status as a unique, quick-witted and vital energy

thrash metal group Blacklist return to headline Bootleg Social alongside Hellfekted & Thrasherwolf

Sin Circus return to the stage alongside long time friends Phantom Sea and Twisted Obsession!

Multiple viral internet videos, a rapidly increasing following from all over the world, a well- received debut album and now playing Bootleg Social!

Showcase of three upcoming bands

The Soul Food DJ’s monthly session. Playing the best of Northern Soul, Funk, 60’s, Mod and Ska.

Celebrating the BEST breakthrough bands of 2017. Pink Rabbit present: Tiger Tribe, Jacobi & Big Bear.

Electric Six front man Dick Valentine Acoustic show. Support from Owen Holt, Rhys Watkins & Megan Rowe.

Unofficial after-show party, playing the best indie alternative hits from 10pm till 4am.

Three great original bands from across the North West coming together at Bootleg Social