Holloway and surrounding areas Area Guide

The band formed in 1979 in Opole as an initiative of guitarist Andrzej Nowak. The original line-up additionally included Stefan Machel (guitar), Janusz Niekrasz (bass) and Marek Kapłon (drums). TSA was originally an instrumental band. It won a "battle of the bands" during the 1981 Jarocin Festival at which members met Marek Piekarczyk, a singer in Sektor A. He debuted as TSA's vocalist a month later at the Pop Session festival in Sopot. The band's song "Zwierzenia kontestatora" ("Confessions Of A Contestant") appears in the musical documentary Behind the Iron Curtain, which documents the heavy metal band Iron Maiden's first visit to Poland and other countries in Eastern Europe. The song is used as background music during the scene filmed in the music club Remont. The group disbanded on the eve of the 1990s, but came back together in the spring of 2001 to record and perform a 'classical line-up' of music. As is common of heavy metal bands with acronym-based names, "TSA" may have no meaning, although in a 2003 press release one of the founders claimed that the acronym originally meant "Tajne Stowarzyszenie Abstynentów" – "Teetotallers' Secret Association". In 2018, the band suspended its activities. In May 2021, there was a reactivation with the core of the team supplemented by Zbyszek Kraszewski and Paweł Mąciwoda. The Underworld & 1664 Music Proudly Presents This is a 14+ event. 14 and 15 year olds MUST be accompanied by an adult (18+) / All ticketholders under the age of 25 will be required to carry PHOTO ID.

An estate agent from London.A mysterious count from Transylvania.An ensemble of mind-blowing vocal talents.Zero logic. When Harker sets off to Transylvania to sell a crumbling castle to a mysterious client, he doesn’t expect to wind up in a love triangle – or is that a square? – involving his wife, her best friend, and one very melodramatic vampire. Things spiral quickly; capes are flung, necks are bitten (accidentally), and a human beatboxer accompanies it all. Featuring acappella covers of everything from Somebody to Love to Eye of the Tiger, and more terrible puns than strictly necessary, Dracapella is a fast, funny, fang-filled festive treat. From Dan Patterson (creator of Whose Line Is It Anyway? and Mock the Week) and Jez Bond (Whodunnit [Unrehearsed]), Dracapella delivers madcap comedy, monster mashups and a bloody good time. It’s a comedy with music. And bite. Park Theatre and Adam Blanshay Productions. AUDIO DESCRIBED: Tuesday, 30th December, 7:30pm (touch tour at 6:30pm) BSL: Saturday, 10th January, 7:30pm

When one really digs below the surface of Mon Rovîa, there’s this intricate kaleidoscope of self, this winding path where the road to the here and now for the singer-songwriter has truly been one of restless resilience, dogged passion, and spiritual curiosity.

Rey Yusuf [award-winning contemporary folk band Tell Tale Tusk; dream-folk band Something Sleeps] and Victoria Couper [a cappella trio Voice; world-jazz ensemble Grand Union Orchestra; established early music groups Joglaresa and Musica Secreta] met performing with Greek Epic-inspired band Daemonia Nymphe. In between bonding over taking kettles and teabags on tour, they have spent many years improvising and exploring together. They are excited to share their new collaboration with you here today delving into folk, world, and early music, and their own compositions. Expect ukulele, harpsicle (small lever harp, not strange new harp-shaped popsicle), percussion, and voices. Your participation will be welcomed and encouraged. Tightrope Moon cast a silver web over their audiences as violin, viola and vocals entwine in celestial sounds and hypnotic melodies. From gronky re-imaginings of English, Swedish and American tunes to delicate compositions and ethereal improvisations, their spiralling melodies feel like secrets whispered in the dark. The duo’s electrifying groove-based tunes create a sound that is otherworldly, yet deeply rooted in tradition. Their songs spin out stories old and new, as haunting vocal harmonies floating over delicate pizzicato latticework. Tales of the forest merge with daydreams in the big city as they infuse acoustic instruments with eerie experimental electronics.

Dads Mood is Bad is back for 2026! Our first show of the year brings Broken Hertz to The Gunners for a Free Entry show alongside Radio Girl! Presented by Dad's Mood is Bad. This is an 18+ event

Celebratory blue collar indie rocking from this US bar band who recall the sounds of Springsteen and Thin Lizzy.