Roman Candle brings Japanese rock n roll royalty to Birkenhead as Guitar Wolf perform at Future Yard on Monday 7th July.
“Don’t move the needle, just the red zone” – this quote from Guitar Wolf during a recording session immediately shows what they’re all about: three men and their dedication to true Rock’n’Roll!
Unlike many other rock bands, Guitar Wolf have truly embraced Rock’n’Roll as a way of life, like no one ever has before, and you can hear it in their songs: sweat, blood, tears and pure energy. Wild, destructive Rock’n’Roll anthems! But Rock’n’Roll isn’t enough for a band like Guitar Wolf. In fact, they are the inventors of an entire genre, “Jet Rock’n’Roll”, which best illustrates their skilful blend of punk, rock and noise!
Tickets on sale Wednesday 5th March.
WAX + GEARS RETURNS! Our pedal-powered, off-grid Music Carnival is back for 2025, and this time we’re welcoming along Stealing Sheep to headline!
WAX + GEARS, a one-day festival of emerging music, sustainable practice and climate activism, takes place in an off-grid, pedal-powered arena within our large outdoor garden space at Future Yard. Drawing together the ideas of music discovery, vinyl culture, cycling, DIY, analogue and with an eco-conscious aesthetic, Wax + Gears will be a platform based around community, collective enrichment and celebration.
The event will be completely off-grid, with all power generated by a bank of dynamo bikes adjacent to the stage. The audience will be encouraged to ‘keep the pedals turning so the records keep on spinning!’ throughout the day.
This year we’ll be joined by headliners Stealing Sheep, with Ruby Duff, Disco in Sochi, TIERNY, Clockwork Gibbons, Emily Baron + Dance 4 Plants DJs.
Tickets on sale now.
Credited as Far Out Magazine’s Best Live Band of 2023, London-based slowcore quartet deathcrash will bring their visceral, intense, and precise live show to Future Yard on Wednesday 18th June 2025.
Despite coming to prominence with other South London sensations such as Black Country, New Road, Jerskin Fendrix, Sorry and Black Midi, deathcrash have always had a distinctly mysterious energy about them, the shy kids in the corner quietly constructing something grand.
Their previous album, Less, released in 2023, earned high acclaim from Pitchfork, Line of Best Fit, Brooklyn Vegan, and other notable publications. It’s a record that is as powerful and potent as it is tender and introspective, featuring arrangements that feel both refined and detailed, with a deep emotional resonance at its core. The band glides effortlessly from delicate, skeletal arrangements that emphasize reflective pauses and contemplative silences to moments of fierce, punchy dynamism.
Thalia’s Grace and gladness supports.
Tickets on sale now.
FFO – caroline, Duster, Horse Jumper of Love, American Football.
EVOL brings former Wicked Whispers frontman Michael Robert Murphy to Future Yard, Birkenhead on Friday 20th June to celebrate the launch of his brand new album Chaos Magick (out the very same day). Described by Michael as “A Scouse lo-fi autobiographical psychedelic odyssey”, it will feature some of Liverpool’s finest musicians including Echo and The Bunnymen’s Will Sergeant and The Coral’s Ian Skelly, Paul Molloy and Ian Mac.
Joining Michael in his live band for the night’s performance are Edgar ‘Summertyme’ Jones (The Stairs, Free Peace), Mark Rice (The Heavy North), Matthew Gray and Gary Moonbirds, plus special guest performance from Liam Power (By The Sea).
The Poachers, The Stamp and Marvin Powell join on the night in support.
Tickets on sale now.
A pioneer of the birth of dance music in the UK, Hacienda regular and ‘electro-funk’ innovator, New Brighton’s own Greg Wilson takes over Future Yard during Spring Bank Holiday weekend, headlining an extended party in Birkenhead on Sunday 25th May.
Special guests Derek Kaye + Jill Thompson join Greg on the day.
Tickets on sale now.
Future Yard is pleased to announce POP3: A Climate Conference; a day of debate, performance, celebration, and dialogue as we explore how the DIY music sector is responding to the climate emergency.
POP3 will explore the power of music in the climate debate and the impact of live touring, whilst shining a focus on emerging collective action in the creative space.
Taking place on November 20th – during the COP Climate Conference – we will be hosting a series of workshops throughout the day, exploring how various venues, businesses, and musicians navigate sustainability, audience engagement, developing networks, and the climate crisis as a whole. People in attendance will range from local artists and businesses passionate about sustainability, to representatives from nationally significant arts organisations.
This will be followed in the evening by a live show, with the full line-up TBA..
The daytime conference takes place in Future Yard’s Live Room and workshop spaces.
The evening live show starts following the conference in Future Yard’s Live Room.
Tickets on sale soon.
On the 8th April, we collaborate with BBC Radio 1, BBC Introducing and BBC Radio Merseyside for our open mic night to find the most exciting new artists from Merseyside, ahead of Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Liverpool this May. Come down on the 8th April to showcase your songs and you could be played on Radio 1!
KEY INFO:
Open Mic starts at 7pm and runs until 10pm. You can join in at any point throughout.
Our open mic is for singer/songwriters and is not appropriate for band setups. There is a limit of two performers per slot.
There will be two vocal mics and inputs for up to two instruments. If you have any special requests that you wish to be accommodated, please email openmic@futureyard.org and we can advise if we can do it.
All performers are invited to play two-three songs, preferably with at least one original song.
A drinks token will be given to each performer which can be used on soft drinks, hot drinks and house alcoholic drinks.
Performers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
All skill levels of performers are welcome.
The open mic night will be held in our live room
Open Mic is free entry and open to anyone to come down. Register your interest below.
If you are looking for opportunities to showcase a longer set or to perform as a bigger group, we recommend our Sunday evening events which are booked in advance. Please email iwanttoplay@futureyard.org to enquire about available slots.
The next date after this is Tuesday 13th May 2025, full details TBC.
Black Uhuru take over the Future Yard Garden on Friday 27th June, the pioneering second generation roots Reggae outfit perform on our outdoor stage under the Birkenhead sun this summer before they make their way down to Glastonbury.
For over 50 years Black Uhuru has remained one of the most popular recognized prolific reggae band from Jamaica. Still lead by their founder, Derrick “Duckie” Simpson the living legends have earned several achievements in the music industry including winning the first ever Grammy Award for reggae music. They’re long success along with having the highest reggae record sales after Bob Marley and the most songs sampled by other artist over the years has allowed them to become ambassadors of reggae.
André Jahnoi supports with Keith Marley + The Oliphant Man on hand behind the decks to get you in the groove.
Tickets on sale now.
Seattle’s finest funk and soul powerhouse, True Loves, are bringing their electrifying energy to Birkenhead on Sunday 28th September. Known for their infectious grooves, tight horn arrangements, and unstoppable rhythm section, True Loves transforms every venue into a full-blown block party.
Formed in 2014 by drummer David McGraw, bassist Bryant Moore, and guitarist Jimmy James, the band has grown into a global sensation, featuring percussionist Iván Galvez, trombonist Greg Kramer, and saxophonists Gordon Brown and Skerik. Their live performances have earned them widespread acclaim and millions of streams worldwide.
Tickets on sale now.
Counter Culture presents XGENERATIONX at Future Yard on Wednesday 19th November, featuring Mark Laff (Generation X), Steve Norman (Spandau Ballet) and Elizabeth Westwood (Westworld).
Legendary punk musician and Generation X drummer Mark Laff is set to makes an electrifying comeback in 2025 with his new project, XGENERATIONX, performing the songs of Generation X that he played such a key role in creating with Billy Idol.
Mark Laff looking forward to the tour commented: “For those who kept the faith, I promise not to disappoint with this new exciting line up. I feel it’s important that XGENERATIONX bring new life to the iconic songs from the 1st and 2nd Generation X albums.”
XGENERATIONX is poised to capture the spirit of Generation X and its songs while pushing the boundaries of their sound in exciting new directions.
Tickets on sale now.
