Tag: Punk

Charity Gig w/ Open Fly, CLITSPIT, Blondine and Femicide Zine.

A high-octane night of live music raising money for Safe Gigs For Women. Also showcasing work from Femicide Zine.

Featuring Open Fly (@openflyband) , a buzzing female 4-piece punk group based in Manchester. Incredible energy combined with infectious songwriting makes for a captivating experience each time they play.

Also featuring CLITSPIT (@cltspit) another all female powerhouse hailing from Leeds. Equally as intense, the group are screaming their way to Manchester to give you an unforgettable live performance.

The riot grrl infused electro-grunge Blondine (@blondineband) will also be tearing up the stage. Their unique blend of genres makes some heavy tracks that we can’t wait to see live.

Alongside an incredible night of punk fuelled performances, we will be joined by Femicide Zine (@femicidezine), a riot grrrl, intersectional feminist, arts and culture print zine.

There will be time provided before the bands play to purchase the zines with a portion of the proceeds being donated to charity. All ticket sales will also be donated alongside any contributions made at the events.

Early Bird (Limited): £4
General Admission: £5

Ticket link available in bio or £5 OTD.

DOORS OPEN 7PM
FIRST BAND 8PM

Make sure you get down early for a chance to interact with the creator of Femicide Zine!

Scroll for additional information on useful information on crisis helplines as well as organisations and charities worth supporting!

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Idle Hands + The Public Eye + guests

Idle Hands are a 4-piece heavy alternative band from Newcastle. This will be a night full of punk/ alternative music, including local support from The Public Eye.

Tickets £7

(Cancelled) Tempo Magazine Presents: Ones To Watch 2025


Get ready for an intimate night with the rising stars of the future, curated by Tempo Magazine!

This show is now cancelled.

Featuring music from Holly Nicholson, Labyrinthine Oceans, Valentyne, and Precious Ink, with resident Tempo Magazine DJ drewalemon, this isn’t one to miss.

Wednesday 12th March 2025 | Aatma, Manchester | Holly Nicholson | Labyrinthine Oceans + Support from Valentyne + Precious Ink + drewalemon |

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.

Llama Llama Presents: SLACKRR + Frank & The Beats

A veritable haberdashery of all things heavy and weird, join us in ritual headbanging and general tom-foolery.

LLLAMA LLAMA – Two-piece Psycadelic-Dance-Punk, bringing an equal amount of sock-knockoff-able heavy riffs, and knee high dance beats, all under a generous sprinkling of the fantastical. Don the googly eyes and prepare the primal screams.

SLACKRR – SLACKRR are easily one of the most talked-about bands to have emerged from the UK underground scene in recent years. The pop punk trio are armed with huge sing-along choruses combined with big danceable riffs and heartfelt, relatable lyrics covering day-to-day life, mental health awareness whilst echoing their message of hope for the future and an energetic, chaotic and fun live show. High profile festival appearances such as Isle of Wight Festival, The Fest (USA) Rebellion Punk Festival, SBAM Fest and Punk Rock Holiday has lead to high praise from the likes of BBC Radio One, Kerrang! Rock Sound and a feature on Sony Playstation video game VR Skater. This is a party you don’t want to miss.

FFO: Neck Deep, Taking Back Sunday, The Story So Far.

Frank & The Beats – Frank & The Beats, formed in Manchester, are rising on the Manchester scene. Mixing post-punk with elements of blues, folk and psychedelia, the band’s songs combine deep mystical lyricism with infectious hooks, leaving listeners wanting more. After forming in late 2024, the band has some exciting gigs booked in and around Manchester’s finest grassroots venues and aims to spread its wings further to the rest of the UK throughout the year.

All tickets purchased go DIRECTLY to the BANDS, not a single penny spent on promoters.

A MOLEHILL SHOWCASE FT. RAREBOY, CAPSULE, THE FAITH ESTATE & YER UNCLE

To celebrate their new AATMA residency, The Molehill have gathered an extremely eclectic bunch of musicians to cut the red ribbon.

The Faith Estate, Yer Uncle, Rareboy & Capsule, all under one roof, all raising said roof. This is not one to miss.

The Faith Estate are a 6-piece outfit originating from the East Midlands taking inspiration from classic bands such as The Fall, The Stooges & The Velvet Underground.

Yer Uncle, fresh with a new lineup, declined the opportunity to include a bio in this event description-  ”Biographies are Yakubian trickery” says Mister Pears, their newest member.

Capsule

Rareboy are a three piece punk/noise rock group formed by Cole Corr-McNicholl (guitar/vocals), Patrick Rogers (bass/vocals), and James Watson (drums/percussion). The group have heavy influences from multiple alternative genres such as, Sonic Youth, Big Black, and The Pixies. the bands primary sound is made up of screeching guitar riffs accompanied by melodic basslines and thrashing drums.

ELEPHANT AND THE RIDER with support from Murks, Midscale, and Sweet Gene Vincent

On Wed Feb 12, Picky New Promotions are proud to present ELEPHANT AND THE RIDER with support from Murks (Marburg, DE), Midscale (Paris, FR) and locals Sweet Gene Vincent, at Aatma in Manchester.

Elephant and The Rider are a 4-piece independent band birthed in Cheadle. Creating ripples in the local Manchester music scene, their first year of releases saw them amass over 20k streams, as well as receiving various notable radio attention in the UK and USA. Upcoming EP ‘Forever Didn’t Last That Long’ is set to release this year, making 2025 a very exciting time to be following Elephant and The Rider.

Support comes from German garage surf punk band Murks and French shoegazers Midscale. Both bands are making their Manchester debut! And opening are locals Sweet Gene Vincent.

Tickets £4 + bf

CANCELLED HOSTILE TAKEOVER (Rash Decision, Headcount) – MANCHESTER

This show is now cancelled.

HOSTILE TAKEOVER TOUR!

MANCHESTER INVASION!

Cornish punk rockers, RASH DECISION, will be taking over Manchester on Fri 7th March with crossover new bloods HEADCOUNT + 1 TBC🔥

Tickets £8 + bf

The Buoys

The Buoys are an all-woman rock band from Sydney, Australia, celebrated for their high-energy performances and compelling songwriting. Emerging from the local DIY scene, they’ve swiftly become one of Australia’s most exciting and dynamic live acts. Blending gritty rock, punchy punk, and honest lyricism, The Buoys’ music resonates with fans both domestically and internationally.

 

Tickets £13.75

KING PARROT

It’s been 15 years since the formation of King Parrot over in Australia, and they’re here to bless our drowsy soil with their nonsensical noise once more. Having these guys back again in our little city for a backstreet shindig, up close and personal, is going to be a blast!

Support from

Carnal Rot

Moonflower

Hideous Crawling Abomination

 

Tickets £25 + bf