£5 on the door.
£5 on the door.
Conspiracy MCR Presents: [Filth] A Night of Queer Disruption w/ Taurine + Cosmic Ninja + Sourflake and community stalls.
Taurine
Taurine (formerly Floor 4) are a heavy, energetic, queer fronted emerging force in the Manchester music scene. Since therelease of their third song, original members Mars (they/them) and Aidan (they/them), have welcomed new additions to the lineup, drummer Evan (they/them) and rhythm guitarist Jack (he/him)
https://www.facebook.com/taurineband
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Cosmic Ninja
Cosmic Ninja are a powerhouse of energy with their unique fusion of rock, rave and punk sounds; combining an anti establishment message with joyful exuberance and positivity.
https://linktr.ee/Cosmicninjaband
https://www.youtube.com/cosmicninja
https://open.spotify.com/album/4FRKr3wTIMwPsYeALIDHpy?si=BUYqH8mIQDqrQkDUpw7otg
https://www.facebook.com/cosmicninjaband
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Sourflake
Post Punk from Liverpool.
Artist line-up
– MK9SLIM
– M3riDianne
– N!NE
– im2yung2understand
– ALIENVERT
– CHEWY
– PINK CHIMPS (HEADLINER)
They all have their own sound sure to take you away, allowing there to be a wide variety of music genres. From Rap to Punk to DnB and Witch House, these artists will show you how it really done.
Disrupting your usual festival circuit we bring you breakout festival: INTERMISSION.
We find our home in the Northen Quarter in Manchester with two of the best grassroots venues.
Breaking the black & white mold and hosting a rainbow of genres, across the road is 33 Oldham Street. Our most eclectic stage, audiences can find delight from watching pioneers of synth-pop, indie, folk and more. Curated with one thought in mind, to display the best of contemporary music.
Finally we have AATMA, and fitting with the name, the musicians you will find here are queens- rather noisy and loud ones. This stage highlights the artists who do not shy away from harsh melodies and heavy guitars, bringing with them vivacious performances with a punky edge.
FREE NOW X AATMA Presents:
Midland Railway have proven themselves to be punk stalwarts on the Manchester music scene. Lovers of both punk and indiepop, the band proudly categorise themselves as ‘geek – rock’ (May the 4th be with you!), with influences ranging from Weezer to Bright Eyes. Those of a certain age may remember an animated series called The Mysterious Cities of Gold. The band’s recent single is a cover version of this series’ theme song and, suitably encapsulating the band’s aesthetic, has become a surprise mini hit. Check this out and more of the band’s recorded output on Spotify.
We’re delighted to add War Stripes to this bill. The Manchester four-piece punk band knows exactly how to send a message to politicians; ‘bills are going up, but wages going down, they’re treating us like bugs, they’re taking us for clowns’, from their track Gas Prices, hits the nail on the head, with IAMUR magazine saying they “remind us that our rage shouldn’t be directed at a window, but at those in power. It’s so bloody refreshing to hear lyrics like this. No metaphor, no trying to appeal to a wide audience, just calling it as it is.” In addition to an EP and single in 2022, the band’s recent single ‘Always Unafraid’ has been remixed as Spitting Teeth (Teef Club Mix). The band will be releasing more material later this year. Check them out on Spotify.
Very special guests Hollyhead and John Rental will be taking the stage to present their selection of original and exquisite music.
This show is sponsored by FREE NOW, working in conjunction with The Music Venue Trust.

Tickets £5
Floridian punk rock superstars The Attack are back with support from Kicked In The Teeth (Hardcorey Punk Types) and GAS Kunst (Garage, Psych, Punky greatness)!
A trans fundraiser featuring local Manchester Punk bands!
HEADLINER – Slap Rash
with support from
And art being sold by Posh W**k.
Tickets available at fatso.ma/XeSe or available for £5 OTD.
Presented by Coronation Class Promotions + UoM RockSoc
Midland Railway play a form of nerdy folk-punk, influenced by the likes of Weezer, Bright Eyes, and The Smiths. Their songs cover important topics such as Pokemon, serial killers, and online football management. They are based in Manchester, UK. Social media @midlandrailwayband Their ‘hit’ singles can be found on Spotify.
This will be Midland Railway’s first headline show in Manchester of 2023, and we have some outstanding bands supporting us.
Happy Athletic – American-inspired alt-indie. @happy_athletic on social media. Music available on Spotify.
Warlock A.D. – Epic Power Metal from Britannia.
@warlockadbanduk on social media. Music available on Spotify.
Drat -Psych-punk for broken hearted party people
@dratband on social media. Music available on Spotify and Bandcamp.
That Old Quiet Lighthouse – Alternative emo-folk singer-songwriter band, lyrical, introspective and quizzical. Fusing orchestral influence into the nostalgic and the bittersweet. @thatoldquietlighthouse on social media.
Well Rid – Upbeat Melodic Rock Band from Manchester, fresh off the back of their EP, Pattern Disrupt. Just search ‘Well Rid’.
In Heather – Five-piece alt-rock band, inspired by Sonic Youth, Joy Division, Pixies, and Stone Roses. All based in Manchester [The In Heather band members, not their influences.] @inheatherband on social media.
Shopfront – Queer alt-indie band from Wigan
Music available on Spotify
Forest Fawn – Electronic alternative-pop
@forestfawnofficial on social media.
Tickets available at https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Aatma/Midland-Railway–Happy-Athletic–Warlock-AD–Drat–others/36230018/
Main event page https://www.facebook.com/events/1204635170090868