Event type: Performance

Alain Johannes & Earl Of Hell return to the UK in May 2025, performing at Future Yard on Friday 16th May.

His last trip over the pond in 2024 was such a success that he’s back again just a year later, once again be joined by Edinburgh based fuzz rockers and adopted nephews Earl Of Hell as his backing band and tour support, they’ll also be hot off the heels of the release of their debut album, co-produced by none other than Uncle Alain.

With a musical career spanning decades, the list of musicians that Alain Johannes has worked with reads like an encyclopaedia of California rock history. In high school he was in bands with the likes of Flea and Anthony Kiedis, later Alain forming Eleven with Natasha Shneider and Jack Irons, going on to tour with Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, and for several years recorded and toured with Queens of the Stone Age.

As a writer, touring musician, producer and engineer, Alain has worked with Chris Cornell, Them Crooked Vultures, PJ harvey, Sound City Players, No Doubt, Mark Lanegan, Jimmy Eat World, Queens of the Stone Age, Brody Dalle and Arctic Monkeys.

Blood of Achilles supports.

Smoove & Turrell are back at Future Yard!

The ‘Northern Funk’ outfit return to Birkenhead on Saturday 1st March 2025 for one hell of a good time!

Expect a contemporary fusion of funk, soul, northern soul, hip-hop and electronica put together expertly by a group of working class lads with a shared passion for soul; theirs’ is a gritty realism doused in dancefloor euphoria that’s more relevant than ever.

DHP presents punks Millie Manders and the Shutup at Future Yard on Friday 2nd May.

They join us as part of their ‘Choose The Bear’ Spring 2025 Tour, a band known for their ferocious and joyous live shows, having graced stages at such notable festivals as Slam Dunk, Bearded Theory, North West Calling, Kendal Calling, Rebellion and Boomtown, and have previously toured with the likes of Less Than Jake and Ferocious Dog. The band explore themes of loss, betrayal, heartbreak, anxiety, environmental concern and political unrest – all while exuding the punk attitude and prowess that helps set them apart – and have been championed by the likes of the BBC Radio 1 Rock Show, BBC Introducing and Radio X alongside press coverage from Devolution, Fireworks, Powerplay and Vive Le Rock magazines.

Irreverent and idiosyncratic, the out-there northern crooner comes to town!

Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip performs at Future Yard on Saturday 10th May.

A poet, performer, artist and comedian, Mik spouts lyrics, creates chaos, plays air-crook lock(!), and all-out entertains over the top of an exquisite layer of rock, soul, funk, and punk created by partner in crime Jonny Flockton on guitar. Delightful, frightening, strange and hysterically funny, Mik throws shapes and straws, and croons like a dream – sometimes.

Expect to be delighted and unnerved in equal measure as we present one of the most interesting, unpredictable, and exciting acts you’re likely to see this side of the Mersey.

A spellbinding collaboration between two musical powerhouses.

Finch and Ní Bhriain create a spellbinding musical dialogue where traditional and contemporary elements converge in a breathtaking celebration of musical synergy, taking listeners on a captivating journey on the wings of the bees across the Irish Sea, inspired by the cultures of their home countries.

An experimental folk songwriter, singer and producer, Joshua takes influence from alternative electronica and Irish folk, chopping and blending them with a mixture of found sounds, world music and unorthodox production methods.

His third album, ‘Teeth Of Time’ (out 17.01.25), sits comfortably and confrontationally between the alt-folk realms of Bon Iver and Sufjan Stevens while retaining the indie singer-songwriter and traditional folk elements of Josh’s signature songwriting.

FFO: Lorkin O’Reily, Lankum, Ye Vagabonds.

VF Concerts bring musician, composer, writer, photographer and filmmaker Barry Adamson to Birkenhead, as part of the tour for new album Cut To Black. The former member of Magazine and The Bad Seeds has released a string of acclaimed albums under his own name, including the Mercury-nominated 1992 LP Soul Murder.

Having released nine studio albums, including the 1992 Mercury Music Prize nominated Soul Murder, 1996’s Oedipus Schmoedipus, and Know Where To Run, which was in part inspired by a US tour, back playing with Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds after 23 years, Adamson’s talents are as much demand by new generations of artists as he was after his first solo release, with collaborations in recent years across a variety of art forms, including an Olivier Award winning ballet performance by Sylvie Guillem and the Ballet Boyz scored by Adamson.

Future Yard welcome acclaimed indie outfit Gengahr on Sunday 30th March 2025. Their debut album A Dream Outside turns 10 in 2025, and to celebrate they are heading back to some of the first venues they played as well as some other vital grassroots venues across the country.

Alice Costelloe supports.

Fresh off release of their explosive new album, Kill The Silence (to be released January 2025), the band is set to bring their signature high-energy sound, fiery harmonies, and raw emotion to stages across the country. With their genre-blurring mix of country, rock, and americana, Morganway are known for their electrifying live performances that leave audiences wanting more. Get ready to experience a sonic journey full of heart, grit, and a few surprises along the way.

Future Yard are delighted to welcome two Belgian prog-metal titans to Birkenhead as they unite for the Serpent And Colossus tour.

April 2025 will mark an electrifying chapter for progressive metal fans as two of Belgium’s most prominent heavy music acts, Hippotraktor and Cobra The Impaler, join forces for the highly anticipated Serpent And Colossus UK Tour. This dynamic co-headlining tour promises a sonic experience of crushing riffs, intricate melodies, and visceral energy that will captivate audiences across the United Kingdom.

Hippotraktor have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with, blending technical prowess with an emotive depth that resonates deeply with fans of modern progressive music. Their live performances are a tour de force, delivering complex compositions with precision and raw power. In addition, they have performed at the prestigious Arctangent Festival for two consecutive years, further solidifying their reputation as a premier act in the progressive metal scene.

Cobra The Impaler, known for their high-energy shows and unique blend of thrash-inspired riffs and epic vocal arrangements, continue to ascend in the global metal scene. Following the success of their 2024 tour supporting Katatonia, and ballbreaking performances at Arctangent and Bloodstock, Cobra The Impaler are set to solidify their status as one of Europe’s rising stars in heavy music.

The Serpent And Colossus tour represents a significant milestone for both bands, showcasing the depth and innovation within Belgium’s vibrant progressive metal scene. Fans can expect a seamless blend of styles, where the distinctive sounds of each band complement and amplify the other’s intensity.