THE MAGIC Es + BLACKMAIL BOX
Wednesday July 18th
The King Billy, Northampton
Blistering, melodic guitar rock from Norwich [think Stones, Who, Clash, Jam]. Also playing are a Nottingham band who trade in rockabilly/surf-flavoured garage punk. Doors 8.30pm, free entry
SHARKTEETH GRINDER + DRINSIPA + ACOLYTES + LA FOLIVORA
Thursday July 19th
The Garibaldi Hotel, Northampton
The gang are back. Another ‘core night; that being mathcore, hardcore, synthcore. ‘Core blimey, it’s gonna be sweaty! Doors 8pm, free entry
DK + SEVERE + BIG G + MORE [LAY IT DOWN]
Thursday July 19th
The Lab, Northampton
After the immense success of the launch night Lay It Down brings NN another instalment of the rap, spoken word, and singing showcase. The talent is strong, go check it out. Doors 8pm, free entry
CORNERSTONE
Thursday July 19th
The King Billy, Northampton
Melodic rock from Austria. Regular festival players, in 2016 the band released their third studio album Reflections. Doors 9pm, free entry
SCREAM BLUE MURDER + THE WEIGHT OF ATLAS + DARKEST DAYS + THE CREATURE WITHIN
Friday July 20th
The Lab, Northampton
Headliners are a four-piece metalcore band from Coventry. Also: Scottish emo, East Midlands metalcore, and NN weird grunge-punk. Doors 7.30pm, £6 entry
STORMBRINGER + HAEMA + REDNECK JESUS
Friday July 20th
The White Hart, Corby
A band on a roll after many successful years of gigging [including shows at Download and Bloodstock], Stormbringer are still plugging latest album Born A Dying Breed. Support from ShoeCounty industrial groove merchants and Corby stoners. Doors 8pm, £3 tickets
BUG JAM FESTIVAL
Friday July 20th – Saturday July 21st
Santa Pod Raceway, Podington
A celebration of all things VW, they have five arenas of live music and DJs. Friday night sees The South [a Beautiful South spin-off band] performing, whilst Saturday welcomes Noisettes, Doctor & The Medics, and Killa Kela to the various stages. Weekend tickets are £70 with a VW, or £90 without
HANNAH FAULKNER + TIM JON BROPHY + REBECCA RYAN + THE BLUE FOUNDATION
Friday July 20th
The Shire Horse, Kettering
An acoustic showcase of talent from around the county congreagte in Kettering. Music from 8.30pm, free entry
SIXFIELDS ROCK FESTIVAL
Saturday July 21st – Sunday July 22nd
Duston Mill Sixfields, Northampton
Born in 2016, it consisted of a one day event with a trailer stage and a small beer tent. In 2017 it expanded drastically and the organisers consolidate its position on the rock calendar in this its third year. 18 bands over two days, including Oliver/Dawson Saxon, Stormbringer, White Coast Rebels, Over The Influence, Spreading The Disease, Empyre, Via Dolorosa, Numb [Saturday], Austin Gold, Sacrilege, Satan’s Empire, Family Of Noise, and The Hero Dies First [Sunday]. Gates 11am: £15 for a single day, £25 for both. Tickets here
THE SOAPGIRLS
Saturday July 21st
The Prince of Wales, Kettering
On their ‘Stinks Like Punk’ tour 2018, the duo return to Kettering with their own brand of punk rock and merchandise. The SoapGirls provide unforgettable melodies and catchy choruses. Performing continuously, these fearless French Born sisters Millie and Mie have slayed countless countries and earned a dedicated group of follower known as the ‘The SoapSuds’ who follow them all over the UK and Europe. Doors 9pm, free entry
SKIRT + THE BARRATTS + MUNDAYS + TOUCAN
Saturday July 21st
The Hut, Corby
The Corby indie punk trio throw their own birthday bash, with their besties on board too. It’s at the reopened Hut too, which might well be cause for further celebration. There’s an after party too, with Flash Peasants playing. Doors 8pm, £5 tickets
THE TOUCH
Saturday July 21st
The Three Cocks, Kettering
More live entertainment from the 80s rock stlyings of The Touch. Doors 9pm, free entry
