THE MOLEHILL BLOCKBUSTER: Wet Man, Open Fly & Merlo

The summer’s (just about) here. What better way to celebrate the arrival of the sunny season than entering into a darkened room and watching a blockbuster? Or, entering into an even darker room (Aatma) for the Molehill’s latest line-up of D.I.Y delight?

The Molehill invite you to their fourth event of the Aatma residency. This month hosts one of their most eclectic lineups yet.

Wet Man believes in lizard men – so should you. The electronic Dadaist headlines the night. Think Soft Cell – if they were one man. And from Sheffield, not Leeds.

Main support is OPEN FLY – Manchester’s femme-punk phenomena. As loud as they are catchy.  And opening the night is MERLO – newcomers with fire in their bellies. Soft goths with a point to prove.

See it…. before you go swimming.

The Jack Snipes, Merlo, Still Life

Eagle & Salmon presents:

Still Life 8:20 pm
“A fresh indie rock band influenced by the likes of Jeff Buckley and Elliot Smith. They play covers and originals within the indie/alt-rock style.”

Merlo 9:05 pm
“A melodic blend of interwoven guitars and eluding lyrics, set against a backdrop of atmospheric rock and hazed post punk. ”

The Jack Snipes 9:50 pm
“A melange of different genres, fusing blues, folk, country, bossa-nova, power pop, surf rock and making something uniquely their own.”

INTAKE, THE DIRTY LOOKS, THE BRIDGEMEN

Get ready for a night of loud riffs and raw unfiltered energy – Grab your tickets now!

This isn’t just another gig. it’s a night for the community. Three killer bands, one room, and a crowd that actually cares. Grassroots music thrives because of people like you, so bring your mates, and let’s keep this scene alive.

We’ll see you there, be there or be square! April 23rd, AATMA 7:30pm.

8pm – The Bridgemen

8:45pm – The Dirty Looks

9:30pm – Intake

Tickets £5 + bf

The Eye of Bon, The Stride, Karma Cartel

Eagle & Salmon presents:

Karma Cartel 8:15 pm
The Stride 9 pm

The Stride are a 4 piece Rock ‘n’ Roll band from Burnley. They bring their attitude and look from the football terraces of the north west. From playing small gigs around the pubs of Burnley, The Stride have moved into playing bigger venues around neighbouring areas such as Manchester, London, Sheffield and many more.
 Harrison Baldwin – Vocals / Rhythm Guitar Jack Simpson – Lead Guitar Ryan Gilmour – Bass Cain Buck – Drums

The Eye of Bon 9 45pm

 Wizards and Warlocks, Creature of the cult. We are The Eye Of Bon.

 

Who Let The Moles Out? Rollups Release Party

Celebrating the debut EP ‘Now, in a Minute’. Out 27th March !

🚨 TICKETS ON SALE NOW (£4) 🚨

Special guests …

the delightful, alt-rock answer to The Monkees @inheatherband

the sparkling splendour of @leons_comet

& last Molehill’s breakout cult heroes @capsuleband_ , their psychedelic sounds floating in the most peculiar way indeed.

Visuals, as ever, from @maybeadesigner

FOREVER A PHASE’S SECOND ANNUAL BIRTHDAY PALOOZA

🚨 11 BANDS FOR UNDER £20🚨

🔥 MANCHESTER | 16TH AUGUST 2025 | AATMA 🔥

We’re turning TWO and throwing a big summer UK pop punk & alternative showcase to celebrate! 🎉🎶

FULL LINE-UP

Headliners… Scottish pop punkers, Misplaced, and main support.. Stockport’s Emo band, Matter of Mind.

Plus:- Goldstate, A Night In November, Hometruths, WNSDY AT 7, Chasing the Fall, Decade & a Day, Skeletons In The Closet, Just Guy, Endings

🎟️ TICKETS:

🎫 STANDARD – £19.75 inc Booking Fee

🎫 ACCESSIBLE – £19.75 inc Booking Fee

🎫 Under 18 – £19.75 inc Booking Fee

🎫 Under 14 – £8.50 inc Booking Fee

This is an all-day show packed with high-energy sets, nonstop vibes, and a community that lives for music. Don’t sleep on this—last year was wild, and this year will be even bigger!

TICKETS NOW ON SALE! 🖤🔥

WeAre8 presents Petrichord, Caiman, Retroview and Any Ideas

Four new bands take the Aatma stage for a special showcase gig sponsored by WeAre8.

Stage times:

Any Ideas 8:00 pm
Retroview 8:45 pm
Caiman 9:30 pm
Petrichord 10:10 pm

Tickets £5 or £6 on the door.

Local Showcase with Moon Before Dawn, Recovery Park and Alroys

Stage times:

Alroys 8:15 pm

Recovery Park 9 pm

Moon Before Dawn 9:45 pm

Presented by Eagle and Salmon Events

Lavender, Concorde, Overdrive

Stage times:

Overdrive 8:15 pm
Stopfordians Overdrive have so far released two singles on Spotify, ‘Petty Talk’ and ‘Leech’, both presenting delicious bass and swirly sounds. Check them out.

Concorde 9:00 pm

Concorde is a five piece alt-rock group from Manchester. They have an eclectic setlist which embodies their range of influences. Songs vary between uptempo anthems to slow ballads soaked in reverb

Lavender 9:45 pm

Lavender make a return to the Aatma stage, bringing their infectious riffs and big-sound anthems.

Tickets £6 or £7 on the door.

The Look Back Bores

A celebration of Mark E. Smith and The Fall.

 

Tickets £14 + bf