Get ready for another awesome weekend of live music around Swindon! We have one of the best, if not the best live music scenes in the South West, with venues like MECA, The Vic,

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Thursday

The Vic

Formed by Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy sadly before he passed away – GRAND SLAM Top tier hard rock with support from MIKE ROSS

Back in the post-Lizzy days, Laurence Archer wrote and performed with Phil Lynott. Grand Slam was cut short in it’s prime, leaving a hole in the fabric of rock music. Laurence has nurtured a long-term plan to rebuild the Grand Slam machine, and here it is, blue printed and ready to race.

This new band (Laurence along with compadres Mike Dyer, Benjy Reid and Rocky Newton), honours the traditions of rock and Laurence’s song writing dynasty, but also looks to the future – the classic tracks sit alongside a set of brand spanking new rock anthems that embody the same ethos of freedom, positivity and adrenalin that ran through Grand Slam in 1984.

With this pedigree, it is no surprise that this band is a live monster, ready and raring to ransack stages around the world. Look out for tour announcements soon.

The brand new album Wheel Of Fortune was released to critical acclaim on Silver Lining Music June 7th 2024.

On tour with SAXON from February 2025

• Tickets: £15 adv

• Doors open: 7:30pm

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The Castle

FLO & THE ESCAPE LANE (Trio)

The excellent Flo & The Escape Lane are back at The Castle this Thursday night!

The trio experience is a night of semi-acoustic versions of Flo’s indie-folk-rock-something songs, lyrical story-telling against a backdrop of artful piano and ambient lead guitar

Support from Heron Island, an indie-folk project comprised of Chaz Thorogood and Giles Nuttall – two friends and musicians who grow up by the sea in south Devon and have come together to create honest music they love. Built around melodic guitar and raw vocals, it is music for being outdoors, for self-reflection and growth, for travelling and returning home – all recorded off-grid in a houseboat on the River Avon.

• Live music from 8.30pm.

• Free entry but bring cash for the artists tip-jar.

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The Tuppenny

Swindon Electronic Music Open Mic Nite.

It’s not long now until the relaunch of the EMOM nights at the shiny new venue of The Tuppenny!!

**** Thursday 4th September ****

Time: 8:30pm

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Bakers Arms Stratton

Jam Nite

Thursday jam sesh back round again, friendly jam open to everyone with full backline and PA provided

8:30pm

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Friday

The Vic

Get ready for the amazing street punk rock n rollers all the way from Seattle USA, The Drowns! With support from Charred Hearts & Hot Flab.

Seattle rockers The Drowns have unleashed their latest salvo of blue-collar punk rock ’n roll: Blacked Out. Returning to the studio for this LP with longtime producer Ted Hutt (Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, The Gaslight Anthem), the band have laid down a collection of songs that fuse their varied influences brilliantly – from the boogie-woogie shuffle roots of original 50s rock ’n roll, to the strutting swagger of 70s glam & “bovver rock,” to the gritty rabble-rousing of ’77 style anthemic street punk – into a laser-tight, cohesive sound that is unmistakably theirs.

Tickets: £10 adv

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Brown Jack

THE DIMENSIONS

Love reggae, Motown and soul? Then Brown Jack is the place to be this Friday for live music from The Dimensions.

Time: 8:45pm

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Village Inn Shaw

BSF are ready to bring their acoustic 12 string covers and the soaring vocals of Sarah to Swindon, with songs from Allanis Morrisette, Queen, Pink and many more.

Time: 9pm

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Fox & Hounds Wroughton

GLAMARAMA

Get on over to the Fox & Hounds this Friday for another fantastic evening with Glamarama playing all the best from the 70’s Glam and Old Fashioned Party & Cheesy Singalongs.

To book your table call us on 01793 815415 or visit: www.thefoxwroughton.com/bookatable

8:30pm

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The Tuppenny

Get ready for the Ursa Way album launch

It’s often The Tuppenny has a gig on a Friday night but they’ve made an exception for these guys for their Yesterday’s Tomorrow album launch.

Welcome alt-rock band Ursa Way for the first time to The Tupp stage. They will be showcasing their new songs and a few covers thrown in to the mix.

DJ set to follow to carry on the party – DJ Randon Rules with an indie set of dreams

Time: 7:30pm

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King & Queen Highworth

This Friday night karaoke is back!

George Andrews Karaoke

Time: 8pm

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Honky Tonk Bar

CLINT FISHER – BACK IN THE SADDLE! 

Hold onto your hats, folks – Clint Fisher is ridin’ back into The Honkytonk Bar for another night of pure country magic!

From boot-scootin’ anthems to heart-stealin’ ballads, Clint’s got the voice and the charm to keep you singin’, clappin’ and two-steppin’ all night long.

Come early, grab yourself a cold one, and stake out your seat – ‘cause when Clint hits that first note, you’re gonna want a front row spot to soak it all in.

No ticket needed – just your boots, your friends, and your love for live country music!

Time: 9pm

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The Castle

Get ready for the awesome Dragon Eye

Singing a mix of original and rock covers. A must see!

Time: 9pm

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Woodlands Edge

Joining us this Friday is Fran Daisy singing songs from the 60s through to modern day. Free entry from 9pm, don’t miss out!

Time: 9pm

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Queens Tap

STATIC MOVES

Time: 9pm

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Westcott Place Working Mans Club

PHOEBE MADDISON

Join us at Westcott Place for an unforgettable evening with the amazing Phoebe Maddison.

Phoebe Maddison appeared on The Voice Kids UK (2018) – a major launchpad for her career and recognised as a Best of Swindon Winner (2016) for her outstanding local talent.

This Friday, Phoebe will be live at Wescott Place WMC.

Time: 8:30pm

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Sun Inn Coate

ANDY ADONIS as Elvis

The very, very best of The King! Don’t miss it!

Time: 8pm

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Barrington Arms Shrivenham

TANYA TAMLA & STEVIE SOUL

Time: 8:30pm

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Saturday

The Vic

One of Swindon’s most popular indie/pop/rock covers band GETCARTER

Modern rock/pop/indie covers, including, Kaiser Cheifs, Snow Patrol, Foo Fighters, The Killers, Two Door Cinema Club, Stereophonics, Arctic Monkeys etc.

Free entry

Time: 8pm

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Bakers Arms Stratton

FABULOUS MISS BRIDY & THE 2 NOTES

A night of fun & frolics…with all your favourite songs.

A night not to be missed!

Time: 9pm

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Queens Tap

SHUT THE FRONT DOOR

Shut The Front Door return to the QT!

Time: 9pm

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Blunsdon Arms

AMAYA GRACE

Time: 9pm

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Cross Keys – Royal Wootton Bassett

METSON LIVE

Time: 9pm

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Coleview Community Centre Members Bar

2TRONIX

Two man spin off from the hugely popular Syntronix

Time: 9pm

Tickets: Non members £2 otd

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Plough Inn Old Town

STRIPPED

Music from The Cure, James, Oasis, Thin Lizzy, U2, Green Day, The Clash and many more…

Time: 8pm

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Woodlands Edge

Robbie Williams tribute Marc Hopkins will be providing the entertainment this Saturday from 9pm! Make sure you join us early to grab your table!

Free entry, all welcome!

Time: 9pm

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Haydon Wick Club

DREW BRYANT

Time: 9pm

Non members £2 otd

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Swindon Conservative Club

Rock & Roll Nite

It’s time to rock ‘n’ roll! Our Rock ‘n’ Roll Night is back, and we’ll be playing all the best classic rock anthems to get you on the dance floor. Plus, get into the spirit, optional fancy dress theme.

“Elvis Is in the Building.”

Non-members are welcome! Entry is just £2 at the bar.

Time: 8:30pm

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Phoenix Bar RWB

EVOLUTION

Time: 9pm

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New Century Club

MOVE IT

‘Move It’ Live at the New Century Club Swindon, Saturday 13th September 2025 8:30 to 11:30pm

Playing the best Rock & Roll and popular Music from the last 70 years

Time: 8:30pm

Non members £2 otd

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Jubilee Club 77 Cirencester

OPERATION 77

Time: 9pm

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The Ashford Road Club

MEAN AS CUSTARD

Welcome back with open arms the magnificent MEAN AS CUSTARD, Christian and the boys will be rocking the club from 9pm great band, great music, great night

Time: 9pm

Non members £2 otd

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Sunday

Richard Jefferies Museum

JASMINE GRACE

Jasmine is a Grade 8 vocalist from Old Town. In the last year she has performed regularly as part of an acoustic duo, in a RnB girl band, and as a backing vocalist in a eight-piece soul band for twin sensations Billie and Louie.

SEE JASMINE PERFORM LIVE FROM 2PM

Jasmine has an unforgettable voice, and her solo set comprises a beautiful selection of soulful, jazz and pop covers in her own style.

Cash and cards are accepted at our cafe, where you can enjoy a cream tea, cakes, and hot drinks. Please park at Coate Water.

• Gates open 1pm

• Music 2pm

• Free entry

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Liden Arms

CHLOE MARIE

Time: 4pm

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Plough Inn Old Town

The Shudders front man DANNY MOODY doing a solo set…

An evening of live music from singer songwriter Danny Moody.

5pm

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The Moonrakers

THE DIMENSIONS

Time: 4pm

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Westcott Place Working Mans Club

NATALIE SINGS

Join Natalie as she performs some motown, soul, disco and 80s classics.

Time: 4pm

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