Event type: Music

Future Yard presents London-based prog rock band – The Orchestra (For Now).

Following the release of their latest EP, Plan 76 , released in October of last year, saw The Orchestra (For Now) continuing to develop on their maximalist approach to what they have self-described as “London prog”, combining avant-garde rock theatrics, intricate classical interplay, pastoral baroque indie, post-hardcore dynamics, jazz-tinted freakouts, and everything in between. The elements that made their debut a breakthrough success are still there, the compositions unpredictable yet unmistakably hook infused, and there are the droll references to pop culture and the world surrounding them, but everything is levelled up, the underpinning fragility wrapped in a shroud of musical confidence that can only come with such wide-eyed ambition.

The last couple of years have seen the band on the kind of ascent that most new acts can only dream of. The Orchestra (for now) have several accolades behind them such as: playing the main stage at Green Man Festival, appeared at End Of The Road Festival, and played several sold-out headline dates before even officially releasing a single. The band sold out the Rough Trade exclusive version of their EP in less than 12 hours, earned widespread plaudits from the likes of NME, DIY, Rolling Stone, So Young, Clash, DORK, and Billboard, and sold-out their release show at London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts.

The band rounded off 2025 by selling out their first ever UK run of headline dates, with more dates lined up for 2026 as well as a much anticipated return to the studio, with their debut album in their sights.

FFO: Black Country New Road, Geordie Greep, Arcade Fire. 

2021 JUNO Award nominees Rum Ragged take a bold approach to the distinct folk music of their home, the Eastern Canadian island of Newfoundland.

With a reverence for their roots and a creative, contemporary edge, this young band has quickly become known as the finest performers of their great, living, musical tradition. Boasting bouzouki, fiddle, bodhrán, banjo, guitar and button accordion, these new champions of East Coast music enliven and enlighten audiences with their signature brand of Newfoundland folk.

Always honest, thought-provoking and often humorous, it’s Rum Ragged’s live show that makes them a fast favourite with any audience. Their combination of striking vocal harmonies, staggering musicianship and captivating storytelling gives concertgoers an experience they won’t forget.

Since their inception in 2016, they’ve maintained a rigorous tour schedule, performing at some of the world’s premier folk, Celtic and roots venues, all while managing to record four acclaimed, award-winning studio albums. Rum Ragged is not your run-of-the-mill folk band, they are the genuine article.

On October 3rd, London artist Naima Bock released a digital EP titled Live in Toulon, featuring five exquisite live versions of songs from Bock’s 2024 album, Below a Massive Dark Land, and her 2022 debut, Giant Palm. 

Following summer performances at UK festivals like Deer Shed and Green Man, and opening for legends like Dinosaur Jr., and Neil Young and Chrome Hearts at Hyde Park, Naima will headline a nine-date UK run this October and January. 

Martyn Joseph is a completely unique and mind-blowing artist. Take everything you think you know about singer songwriters and rip it up. For one man and a guitar he creates a performance with a huge far-reaching sound that is energetic, compelling, and passionate.  Be it to two hundred people or twenty thousand, he blows the crowd away night after night. 

2024 kicked off with the release of a new “masterful and career-defining” (Fatea UK) studio album, This Is What I Want To Say. The album was followed by a sell-out UK tour and shows in mainland Europe and North America.

He is gifted with the rare ability to speak to the soul with his expressive and poignant lyrics and has a career spanning over 40 years, 27 studio albums, over a half a million record sales and thousands of live performances.

Compared to Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews, he has created his own style and reputation as a mesmerising live performer and stands in his own right, built on a reputation for giving what thousands have described as the best live music experience of their lives.

He is hailed as a raconteur weaving tales on topical concerns, as well as stories on the fragility of love, with a magical ability to reach out to his listeners through his passion and humour. Stunning reviews single him out as an unmissable solo performer whose music stays with you long after the show has ended.

For over three decades, legendary musician Afel Bocoum has been a guardian of Mali’s Niger River musical soul. A musical companion to Mali’s late great desert blues pioneer Ali Farka Touré, he launched a solo career with debut album in 1999, Alkibar (The Messenger), and gained international recognition through collaborations with Damon Albarn, including 2002’s Mali Music. Now, as one of the Sahel’s most beloved artists and ambassador for endangered instruments like the njurkel lute and njarka fiddle, Bocoum is set to release singles from his new album Harber in October 2025, accompanied by a 13-date UK tour in January 2026.

In partnership with Africa Oyé

In January 2025, brilliant singer-songwriters Tom Speight and Alistair Griffin lit up the iconic Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room performing in front of a packed house!

You asked! They answered! They’re back!

The hugely talented duo return in January 2026 with another night to remember and a host of new songs to enjoy!

Tom will be showcasing his fourth studio album Perfect Strangers which has been released to great critical acclaim. Alistair’s latest album Kings & Queens has also hit all the right notes on his musical journey.

And the show will also see Tom and Alistair roll back the years to play some of their best loved tunes. The pair have enjoyed great chart success, featuring many times on the Radio 2 playlist and their songs are regularly used as soundtracks to sporting events and TV shows.

Between them their superbly crafted songs have been streamed millions of times and another two-and-a-half hours to remember is guaranteed! Join us for another special night from two great British singer-songwriters