Iration Steppas, the Leeds-based sound system, dub production duo, and live act are celebrating their 35th anniversary!
Founded by Mark Iration and Dennis Rootical, they’ve been a pioneering force in dub music, known for their futuristic, heavyweight sound and influence on the UK’s underground bass scene. They are marking this milestone with a tour, including a stop at Future Yard.
Tickets on sale now.
XTC’s legendary drummer, Terry Chambers, is back on the road with his band eXTC (named and approved by XTC frontman, Andy Partridge).
XTC fans could only dream of witnessing the sensational XTC songbook played live.
That dream has now become a reality with Terry Chambers eXTC.
Tickets on sale now.
Kantos Chamber Choir are back at Future Yard on Sunday 16th November with The Witch Trials.
A mirror to our callous hearts.
The infamous stories of the trials, torture and execution of witches are surely just abominable tales of a bygone era? Yet, with each and every unspeakable act we witness in the modern world, perhaps the Witch Trials tell us just as much about human nature today.
Music and spoken word sit alongside one another, offering an immersive reflection on the Lancashire Witch Trials of 1612. The programme gives us all a chance to grieve the senseless loss of life and confront some heavy truths while hearing some of the actual texts from the trials of 1612.
Featuring Camden Reeves’ haunting ‘Spells, Remedies & Potions’ – “think Black Sabbath and Metallica but for sopranos” – alongside music by Allegri, Byrd, Hildegard, Wainwright Johnston, and an arrangement of a 17th-Century Barbara Strozzi song by Ellie Slorach, this performance takes you on a captivating journey to a dark past and back again.
Doors open 4:30pm. Performance starts 5pm.
Tickets on sale now. Tickets on a ‘Pay What You Can’ basis.
The Dream Machine follow the release of their phenomenal second album Small Time Monsters with news of their biggest ever UK tour. The band hit the road in the autumn, taking in Future Yard on Saturday 22nd November.
Following recent support shows for The Coral, The Lathums and The Charlatans, The Dream Machine opened for Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds at his massive Cardiff Castle gig on Wednesday July 17th (alongside The Big Moon).
Small Time Monsters, released on Run On/Modern Sky, features the singles Frankenstein and Cindy’s Eyes alongside nine brand new songs, each of them a psychedelic story of everyday life set to the kind of indelible melodies you’d hear blasting out from the milkman’s radio.
Tickets on sale Friday 12th September @ 10am.
Grool exists as a result of a lack of governance. Blending industrial, alt rock, and trip-hop, they sound like queer body horror and taste like the name.
Grool has developed a cult name in the Liverpool alternative music scene since its formation in 2022. Composed of members of other local bands, Grool is the culmination of the darkest depths of the members music taste.
On the 26th November they present a rare in the round performance they have called their “Ritual Set”. It is a dark and contemplative set that deals with the complexity of queer identity.
“Transition is like rebirth”
All profits go to Protect Scouse Dolls
FFO: Nine Inch Nails, Sneaker Pimps , Bjork, Maruja, Massive Attack, Place To Bury Strangers, Model Actriz, Sonic Youth, Gilla Band
Tickets on sale now.
Join us for a truly memorable musical experience in the stunning surroundings of Norton Priory as we present an evening with the award-winning Cheshire Chord Company, led by the talented Joanne Braham.
This versatile and vibrant ladies a cappella chorus, based in the heart of Warrington, brings together singers from a wide range of backgrounds and age groups, creating a rich tapestry of talent, harmony, and joy.
Specialising in high-energy, captivating performances, the chorus delivers a diverse repertoire – from soul-stirring ballads to toe-tapping pop hits, and from contemporary favourites to the timeless harmonies of barbershop classics. Every performance is infused with passion, precision, and a shared love of music.
The Liverpool String Quartet return to the beautiful setting of Norton Priory with a concert full of energy, colour, and unforgettable melodies.
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons is one of the most popular pieces of classical music ever written, instantly recognisable and packed with drama, from birdsong and thunderstorms to icy winter winds.
After the interval, the quartet perform Dvořák’s American Quartet, a warm, joyful piece inspired by the wide-open landscapes and folk music of the USA.
With a pure silken voice and lyrics that inspire and captivate, Martha Tilston has gained a large and loyal following. She has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, released several critically acclaimed albums, gained a nomination for BBC best newcomer, appeared as a guest vocalist for Zero 7, toured internationally and worked with some of the world’s most inspiring performers. The past few years have seen Martha venture into the world of film making. She recently released her first feature film, The Tape, which is garnering much praise and excitement.
With her long-time collaborators and musicians Matt Tweed and Matt Kelly, she entwines raw vocals, sparkling melodies and thought-provoking lyrics with filmic movements and earthy baselines. To see them live is to connect with longed-for parts of ourselves…
Nadia Reid’s Enter Now Brightness is an album of departure and questioning, a reminder that songwriting can transform pain, joy, thoughts, and anger into something new. “I’m so much better off now that it exists,” she says. “Now feels like a new time.”
Moving further from her folk roots, Reid establishes a sound distinctly her own—poised and expansive. The title, drawn from a book passage, evokes light breaking through, the feeling of stepping onto a stage, of life beginning.
A record of great beauty and change, Enter Now Brightness captures Reid’s evolution, blending textural pop, country-leaning folk-rock, and striking emotional depth. The Guardian describes her sound as “halfway between Haim’s sophisticated pop sparkle and Sharon Van Etten’s full-throated songcraft.”
With support from Kevin Fowley
Reflections on minor league football, empty nest syndrome, learning to swim, Cook-in Sauce and of course, the Gecko as a metaphor for contemporary society!
Tom Robinson and Chris Difford are fans while Stick In The Wheel and The Unthanks look to him as an influence. In a world of soundbites and distractions Chris Wood is a truth seeker. His writing is permeated with love and wry intelligence, uplifting and challenging as he celebrates the sheer one-thing-after-anotherness of life.
Winner of 6 BBC Folk Awards, he’s played with The Royal Shakespeare Company and was a key member of The Imagined Village along with Billy Bragg, Martin and Eliza Carthy. A wise and soulful craftsman, his concerts are a cliche free zone.