NEWTOWN NEUROTICS

Formed in 1979, the Newtown Neurotics are a iconic political punk rock group originally from Harlow, England. The band began their career playing punk heavily indebted stylistically to the Clash and the Ramones. They released a series of singles from 1979 – later collected on the album 45 Revolutions per Minute – and debut album Beggars Can Be Choosers in 1983. Over the course of the 1980s, the band dropped the "Newtown" from its name and became simply The Neurotics; along with the name change came a stylistic broadening, including slower tempos and horn arrangements.

They released several albums on noted UK postpunk labels including Repercussions in 1986 and Is Your Washroom Breeding Bolsheviks in 1988.

Lead singer and guitarist Steve Drewett took openly socialist stances in his lyrics throughout the course of the band's career. From 1986, the Neurotics became one of the first Western bands to play behind the Iron Curtain, with successive tours of East Germany alongside artists like Billy Bragg and Attila The Stockbroker.

For fans of; The Clash, Billy Bragg, The Redskins

LOST CHERREES

Formed in 1979 in North Cheam, Surrey, the Lost Cherrees are a political punk band originating from the UK Anarcho-Punk movement. Following the release of two E.P.s and a 12 single, the band released their debut album All Part Of Growing Up in 1984. Their most recent studio album Blank Pages was released in 2017, and the band are currently touring their new 5-track single release Rage, which is released on 7 vinyl in August.

For fans of; Conflict, X-Ray Spex, The Go Go's

JOE BITTER

Local favourite Joe, is guitarist for punk band Emergency Bitter, who are regulars at the Fighting Cocks. His stripped back solo set, offers a welcome chance to hear some of your favourite songs and just how good they are.

For fans of Emergency Bitter, The Clash, Billy Bragg