DIRTY SUNBEAMS’ GIG OF THE MONTH:
GANS, The Trades Club (Hebden Bridge) – Tuesday 18th, November, 2025
Big chums with Big Special, GANS are a noisy two-piece from Birmingham who have been gaining fans by the bucketload thanks to their explosive live shows. Known for their heavy, raucous sound that blends punk-rock riffs with elements of industrial rock and danceable synths, the band, inspired by dark rum, dark literature and bleak skylines, bring to the fore topics such as mental health, love and hate. More>
GEORGIAN + MARIE FRANC, The Grayston Unity (Halifax) – Friday 7th, November, 2025
A mouth-watering Mancunian double bill, with the dreamy pop of Marie Franc supporting another one to watch… Georgian. Writing out of Manchester and recording in Amsterdam, Georgian’s output is a soft bloom of sullen 60s psychedelia and folk horror peppered with southern gothic inclinations. They somehow splice early Nick Cave, spaghetti westerns and Mazzy Star into one velvety, succulent mix. More>
NOISE IN THE VALLEY, Various Venues (Sowerby Bridge) – Saturday 8th, November, 2025
A whopping 19 bands across four SB venues in one action-packed, noise-filled day. Featuring Pyncher, Eva Kiss, Scouge, WHINGE, Wot Gorilla? Dan’s Girlfriend Band, Wolforna, Jawas, TCCL, Tiger Island, Moose Knuckle, [slab], Boss Madra, Oliver is going to die soon, Atlas, Bite The Hand, Sicarii and Madeleine May. More>
BILLY MAHONIE + A.P.A.T.T., The Golden Lion (Todmorden) – Friday 14th, November, 2025
Formed in the first wave of British post-rock alongside the likes of Mogwai in the late 90s, John Peel favourites Billy Mahonie return with the first new music from their original line-up in some 24 years. A Dark Matter Promotions event. More>
SONIC BOOM + PALMA ADA, The Golden Lion (Todmorden) – Friday 21st, November, 2025
Sonic Boom meets Club Zukunft from Zurich. Peter Kember, also known by his stage name Sonic Boom, was founding member of the almighty psychedelic band Spacemen 3 . His other projects include Spectrum and Experimental Audio Research (E.A.R) and various musical collaborations with a number of artists such as Panda Bear, Stereolab, Britta Philipps & Dare Wareham, MGMT, Beach House, Cheval Sombre, Sinner DC and others. It will be his first ever live show at the Lion. More>
WESTSIDE COWBOY, The Trades Club (Hebden Bridge) – Wednesday 26th, November, 2025
Surrounded by 1978 Fender Twin Reverbs, well-thumbed Wem catalogues, a four-track recorder and spools of cassette tape the Manchester four-piece are Aoife Anson O’Connell, James (Jimmy) Bradbury, Paddy Murphy and Reuben Haycocks. With a sound raw as a carpet burn, they ride a thrilling lo-fi boxcar tuned to the melodic precision of Teenage Fanclub and held together with the slacker cool of Pavement. More>
THE CRAZY WORLD OF ARTHUR BROWN, The Trades Club (Hebden Bridge) – Saturday 8th, November, 2025
Best known for his flamboyant theatrical performances and his powerful, wide-ranging operatic voice, Arthur Brown is considered a pioneer of shock rock. He is associated with Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Frank Zappa, Hawkwind, Klaus Schultze and Alice Cooper – and made a cameo appearance in the cult films The Committee and Tommy. His countless collaborations include The Alan Parsons Project, The Stranglers and The Prodigy. More>
LAZLO BABY, The Puzzle (Sowerby Bridge) – Saturday 29th, November, 2025
A rabble-rousing fusion band that seamlessly blends the vibrant melodies of Balkan music, the heartiness of folk, the energy of ska and the rebellious spirit of punk. More>
B.A. JOHNSTON, The Grayston Unity (Halifax) – Thursday 13th, November, 2025
A good friend of The Burning Hell, on tour from Canada, B.A. Johnston is your deep-fryer daddy, the chairman of cheeseburgers, the Stompin’ Tom Connors of a new era. He’s shirtless and self-deprecating, and as virile as Gremlins in water. Armed with an acoustic guitar and backed by the technological genius of his Discman, he’s as punk as they come. With abrupt honesty, B.A. will serenade you from the back seat to the gutter. More>
YOUNG KNIVES, The Golden Lion (Todmorden) – Thursday 20th, November, 2025
People Like Us Present… Juicy, revved-up, agit-rockers Young Knives, plus John Mouse and DJ Richard Hector-Jones. Young Knives hail from Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Formed in 1998, the band consists of Henry Dartnall on guitar and vocals, Thomas Dartnall on bass and vocals, and Oliver Askew on drums. Lead singer Henry affectionately refers to his younger brother Tom as ‘The House of Lords’ due to his knack for vetoing his ideas. Together, they create a unique sound that has captivated audiences since their inception with their catchy melodies, energetic performances and infectious hooks. More>
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