NARWHALS / CIVIL SERVICE / SCATTERCHILD & MORE

THIRTY-TEN - Narwhals Presents a Mancunion musical extravoganza!Join us on 12th December for a Birthday Party like no other. Bringing together an ecletic range of Manchester's finest underground and emerging acts - help us toast Jacob's big day in style.Narwhals:Manchester's indie-alt rock ensemble - the brainchild of Jacob Patrick - deliver heartfelt ballards stitched over effects-drenched guitars. Building from debut record Two Dark Windows, 2026 has brought a string of singles, leading into the impressive New Years Drunk In A Cocktail Bar to the repetoir. Likened to The National, Frightened Rabbit, The Twilight Sad and Manchester Orchestra - and equally comfortable performing stripped back or as the full quartet, Narwhals always produce a considered and arresting live performance.Civil Service: Instrumental 4-piece Civil Service have been on a wild ride in 2026. From a run of headline shows across the north of England, to an ever-expanding list of festival appearances, the band graced the sold out ArcTanGent stage in August, as well as being invited onto several high profile support slots with staples of the genre Bruit, Din of Celestial Birds and hubris.The band even made their debut Asian appearance at April's CAN festival in China. November will see their European debut in Munich - and they are celebrating 1 year of sophomore record Dark/// with one final UK show in Salford. Civil Service release DARK///ER - November 27th - Dark/// remixed and reimagined by friends across the experimental music world, in support of Ukranian humanitarian aid. Scatterchild: Defined by a unique blend of complex instrumentation, soft harmonies and their now patented 'sad yelling', Scatterchild bring angular emotional music to the warm up a cold winters evening. The prolific act have an impressive bumper back-catalogue of releases to accompany 2024's An Everyday Landscape and upcoming follow-up record. Unique, beautifully twisting stories are blended perfectly with striking guitars and soaring keys - their live performance has already merited a live record - and is a performance not to be missed. Fire Blanket: Levemshulme's premium noise-rock / post-hardcore ensemble, Fire Blanket bring their comination of DIY and post punk energy to the Bill. Gaining a reputation for striking artwork and cohesive releases - a string of singles through 2026, recorded at Pressure Drop Studios in Stockport promises an ever-expanding catalogue of perfectly crafted songs.Beyond the music, a common theme has been raising money and awareness of causes they champion - from releases to shows, the quartet have supported some terrific charities with their work to date - and the sme adds another layer to the profound nature of the music.Michael Webster:Head honcho at Bread Records, Michael can be found championing, supporting or featuring on any number of artists from across the labels growing stable. Hailing from the North-West of England, Michael is a singer-songwriter inspired by a multitude of artists, ranging from the folk legends such as Bob Dylan and Neil Young, to 90's alternative like Pixies and Nirvana, to modern-day singer-songwriters such as Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile and Phoebe Bridgers. His unique guitar playing style, combined with lyrical imagery makes for relatable songs that pertain to various modern-day topics, including politics, society, love and rejection.Mike & Phill: A debut show from brother's Mike and Phill Ward. As contributing members of Narwhals, their talents and ear for great parts are already on display - we eagerly await hearing what they've cooked up for this one!