Keg have toured the UK extensively, bringing their enthralling live show to the masses while sharing stages with the likes of Squid and Yard Act. ‘Girders’, set for release 2nd September via Alcopop Records/BMG, was recorded and produced with Daniel Fox of Gilla Band. First single ‘Kids’ has earned the support of DIY, NME, BBC 6Music and BBC Radio 1 among others. This summer they will play Latitude, Green Man, End of The Road and a host of other festival dates.
On KEG’s debut EP ‘Assembly’ (Alcopop: 2021) the band were finding their niche amongst each other, on ‘Girders’ they’ve settled into their sound, managing to capture the live feel of the recordings while experimenting sonically in every direction.

‘Girders’ doesn’t try to hide behind anything: whether it’s the death of a loved one, the feeling of not really knowing yourself, your body slowly crumbling around your brain or a mass cull, sonically and lyrically ‘Girders’ pushes and pulls the listener all the way through.

The themes of the EP “came about quite naturally on reflection, unconsciously they all seemed to line up, perhaps with the exception of Kids which is just a nice radio friendly song about hating your offspring”

KEG are: Albert Haddenham – (vocals), Will Wiffen – (synths), Joel Whitaker – (bass)

Jules Gibbons – (guitar), Frank Lindsay – (guitar), Charlie Keen – (trombone), Jonny Pyke – (drums)

“Leave all of your clothes on and ride your stead through Golgotha with us.” – KEG

Alien Chicks
This band Alien Chicks, they are a problem. Frenzied and evil. Constantly teasing total chaos, leaving you a little on edge in the process. – Jack Saunders

Brixton based Alien Chicks were in several ‘Ones to Watch for 2023’ lists, were named ‘one of the most talked about bands’ at The Great Escape 2023 by Rodeo magazine, and as ‘one of the bands at the heart of London’s DIY underbelly’ by DIY in recent DIY NEU feature, as well as 1 of 6 recommendations for their recent performance at Mutations Festival out of the hundreds of bands playing there. Queues were outside the door, much like their recent Left of the Dial showcases.

Only a year and a half into being a band, they have gained a buzzing grassroots following, always playing to packed crowds, with their London hometown following growing at an incredible rate! From a sold-out Lexington in April 2023, to a sold-out 100 Club, just 6 months later. They have had radio play from Jack Saunders (Radio 1), Steve Lamacq, John Kennedy and Tom Robinson from BBC Radio 6 and Honor Morrison from BBC Introducing and are loved by bands alike, with English Teacher recently choosing them for their UK Sold out October 2023 tour support (including London’s Scala) and Fat Dog, Opus Kink, Warmduscher all choosing them for hometown London supports.

They are a post-punk power trio, whose music explores a whole mix of genres including jazz, rap, bossa nova, and math rock. Their songs are a surreal social commentary packed with punchy rhythms and eclectic time signatures. Their youthful charisma, humour, passion, and sense of fun make for an addictively energetic live show.

GREEBO
Up and coming Colchester band playing music their dads would like to.

Heavily inspired by the melodic synths of the 80s and the loud guitars of the 90s they channel their passion for music into energetic live shows and catchy hook filled tunes.

Proudly having had every song released since July 2021 granted spins on BBC Radio Essex With most notably their latest double release “Mindgames + Sad Sunday” having plays on BBC Radio One on back to back weeks.

Currently with their sights on 2024, preparing a flood of releases, a run of intense gigs up and down the country and ready continue they’re success of 2023

Generation Feral
Generation Feral is the project of Izzy Liddamore, a female solo artist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based between two cities, Cardiff and Colchester. Your self-confessed ‘sad piano lady’, inspired by the likes of Fiona Apple and Kae Tempest.
Summers spoken word single ‘newborn adult’ saw play on BBC 6music and was championed by Tom Robinson, and since has gigged profusely in England and Wales, supporting artists such as Luke La Volpe, Pet Needs and The Meffs.

“IT’S AN EXTRAORDINARY AND DARING EPIC, THAT I HOPE YOU LOVE AS MUCH AS I DO” – TOM ROBINSON BBC 6MUSIC ‘NEWBORN ADULT’

“I SPOTTED SOMETHING REALLY SPECIAL IN THE WAY SHE MEANDERS AND HOLDS YOU THROUGH HER MUSIC” – JAKE PEACH BBC INTRODUCING IN ESSEX

“CAN’T STOP LISTENING TO HER. SOULFUL, LYRICAL HONEST PUNK FOR FANS OF KAE TEMPEST AND SELF ESTEEM” – JOHNNY MARRIOTT, FRONTMAN OF PET NEEDS

“HER WRITING WAS REALLY INTERESTING AND HER STYLE WAS REALLY COOL, JUST A UKULELE AND PIANO, WITH NO PRECONCEPTIONS OF WHAT SHE SHOULD BE WRITING” – ED TOWNEND, THE MOON, CARDIFF, LIVE ON BBC WALES WITH HUW STEPHENS

DISCLAIMER: Three Wise Monkeys Colchester (Top Floor) does not have a lift. There are five short flights of stairs with rest opportunities between each flight, ensuring everyone can enjoy the show. Viewer discretion is advised: This show may potentially contain flashing and strobing lighting effects. 18+ only event