British Birds + Severe Girls + Adam Hopper

Hatched in 2023 via tape loops and cheap nylon stringed guitars, Chorley-based British Birds soar from the depths of psych-tinged melancholy to the heights of disco-doused dystopia and back. From within the precariously soundproofed walls of their inconspicuous makeshift arthouse they meticulously craft their sound; dedicating themselves to the whole craft from recording, producing and releasing their records, to screenprinting their merch.

Ellie’s grab-you-and-don’t-let-you-go basslines, Mikey’s thumping drums which cut like Keith Moon’s poltergeist and Emma’s earwormy synth and sweet n shriek harmonies bolster frontman Bobby’s cathartic vocals and staunchly stylistic guitar which jangles like Harrison’s inner demon. The four-piece have impressed fans around the country and beyond during tour support slots for The Lovely Eggs, Pale Blue Eyes and The Bug Club and their three live sessions for BBC 6 Music’s Marc Riley.

Main support comes from Severe Girls. Severe Girls is the solo moniker of North West musician Andrew Richardson: drummer-come-frontman making melodic alternative indie rock with his band of brothers.

Opening the show is Adam Hopper. Adam Hopper & his Wimps provide anti-folk tinged songwriting, equal parts heartwarming and heartbreaking. During 2024 the band released a string of singles via Sheffield cult label Bingo Records, and released their debut EP Remember to Have Fun in May 2025. Adam will play solo to open this show.

Presented by Hey! Manchester.

This is an 18+ event