Supported By: Same Streets + As December Falls + Beth McCarthy + Vanity Box
On Sale: Tickets Open
THE RATELLS
From their facebook…
// In the last 12 months The Ratells have played everywhere from trams to a library’s theatre, and train stations to O2 Academy’s up and down the country – upsetting British Transport Police along with way, see here.
With a sound variously described as “post punk indie pop”, “sparklingly melodic” and “epic”, The Ratells have quickly gained the reputation as THE must-see band in the vibrant Yorkshire music scene.
The Ratells work hard, very hard. Already on their 3rd UK tour, the band have attracted a large and growing fan base to venues across the country, including sell-out shows in Nottingham, Manchester, Leeds and their hometown O2 Academy Sheffield (1500 cap), all within the first half of 2013.
The band, hotly tipped by BBC Introducing’s Christian Carlisle, Iain Hodgson and recently mentioned on Huw Stephen’s Radio 1 show, are perhaps best known for their close relationship with fans and relentless self-promotion; the guerilla gigs on public transport, the constant blogging, regular newsletter updates to their 1,000 strong mailing list and and their insane efforts at personally replying to their ever growing Twitter (4,500 followers) and Facebook (2,800 likes) followers.
A quick glance The Ratells’ Twiter and you could be forgiven for being duped into thinking we have another boy band on the cards. Their followers, many of whom are teenage girls, increase by the hundred every day, creating their own ‘‘fan accounts’’, designing home made merchandise and requesting shows all over Europe & North America.
Over the last year, the band have kept their adorning fans close with a constant stream of acoustic demo’s, free singles, Ustream shows from their front room and even exchanges over SnapChat. It’s not hard to see why the band are constantly branded the ‘nicest’ band around.
The bands latest single ‘F∆CES, released June 2013 went viral, with a video solely featuring pictures of their beloved fans racking up 10,000 views on YouTube within it’s first week. With previous support slots with the likes of Kaiser Chiefs, Reverend and The Makers and The Courteeners, upcoming shows with Bob Geldof’s Boomtown Rats, a summer support tour with Room 94 and their 4th tour of the year and second single release planned for Autumn 2013, it looks very likely this will be the year of The Ratells. //
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SAME STREETS
AS DECEMBER FALLS
BETH McCARTHY
VANITY BOX
THE RATELLS
From their facebook…
// In the last 12 months The Ratells have played everywhere from trams to a library’s theatre, and train stations to O2 Academy’s up and down the country – upsetting British Transport Police along with way, see here.
With a sound variously described as “post punk indie pop”, “sparklingly melodic” and “epic”, The Ratells have quickly gained the reputation as THE must-see band in the vibrant Yorkshire music scene.
The Ratells work hard, very hard. Already on their 3rd UK tour, the band have attracted a large and growing fan base to venues across the country, including sell-out shows in Nottingham, Manchester, Leeds and their hometown O2 Academy Sheffield (1500 cap), all within the first half of 2013.
The band, hotly tipped by BBC Introducing’s Christian Carlisle, Iain Hodgson and recently mentioned on Huw Stephen’s Radio 1 show, are perhaps best known for their close relationship with fans and relentless self-promotion; the guerilla gigs on public transport, the constant blogging, regular newsletter updates to their 1,000 strong mailing list and and their insane efforts at personally replying to their ever growing Twitter (4,500 followers) and Facebook (2,800 likes) followers.
A quick glance The Ratells’ Twiter and you could be forgiven for being duped into thinking we have another boy band on the cards. Their followers, many of whom are teenage girls, increase by the hundred every day, creating their own ‘‘fan accounts’’, designing home made merchandise and requesting shows all over Europe & North America.
Over the last year, the band have kept their adorning fans close with a constant stream of acoustic demo’s, free singles, Ustream shows from their front room and even exchanges over SnapChat. It’s not hard to see why the band are constantly branded the ‘nicest’ band around.
The bands latest single ‘F∆CES, released June 2013 went viral, with a video solely featuring pictures of their beloved fans racking up 10,000 views on YouTube within it’s first week. With previous support slots with the likes of Kaiser Chiefs, Reverend and The Makers and The Courteeners, upcoming shows with Bob Geldof’s Boomtown Rats, a summer support tour with Room 94 and their 4th tour of the year and second single release planned for Autumn 2013, it looks very likely this will be the year of The Ratells. //
plus guests: THEM BALLOONS
From their Facebook… “We are a Nottingham based band called Them Balloons, we don’t really have a particular genre, but we could class ourselves as Indie/Alternative/Pop. We formed in 2010 for a school performance, and since then we have stuck to what we do best; perform! We play covers and write our own songs, and someday hope to make it big.
So far we have released 2 EP’s which can be bought from one of the band members. Currently we are hoping to do as many gigs as possible and maybe one day even tour. Thank you for all of your support – Them Balloons.”
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ALASKAN FACTION
From their Facebook… “We are Alaskan Faction, a band from the University of Nottingham. We are influenced by the new wave of art rock/indie/shoegaze pop music from bands such as Bombay Bicycle Club, Maccabees, Foals, Peace and Two door cinema club.”
“The soundtrack to the summer of 2013 with airy sunshine laden riffs and a hook to die for” • Dean Jackson, BBC Introducing East Midlands
“Art Indie, Shoegaze Pop from one of Nottingham’s most sublime bands. They take upbeat melodies, big guitars and a whole load of charm to make something utterly addictive.” • Nusic
“Alaskan Faction prove that even in today’s musical climate four boys in a band can tear up the dancefloor with the ease of any big name producer.” • Oxjam
“This Nottingham-based 4-piece are exhilarating live. Reminiscent of Two Door Cinema Club, the energy is truly unmissable.” • Uni Music League
“If the night’s crowd was anything to go by, easily skilled at attracting the eyes and ears of young ladies, Alaskan Faction are ones to keep a close watch on.” • Nottingham Live
“drummer, Charlie gets a good work out on a gig night and has the best body.” • The Tab
plus THE AGE OF STELLA
Alternative Funk Rock via Southwell, with influences of; Chilli Peppers, Gaslight Anthem, Biffy Clyro, Foo Fighters & Black Keys
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