HOLLY HEAD

Committed and controversial, Manchester’s rising, kinetic, beat-powered, four-piece, Holly Head come to Future Yard on Thursday 28th August, riding a wave with their groove packed sound and mind blowing, energetic live shows.

Joy, abandon and collective release accompany the band on stage, setting off the incomparable rush of the off-leash “Afrobeat Curious Post-Hardgaze” in time to the band’s activist objectives. Latest single Whatever Drags You Through It tramples oncomers with Holly Head’s fractious, electrifying and funked new-wave punk, every lyrical line retains a sense of purpose for those choosing to hear it. Fearless, the band looks inwards and outwards to challenge stereotyping, hate and delusion.

alright (okay) + SISTERS support.

Taking notoriety as a signal of connected audience sympathies and riding on the right side of history their first single, No Gain, rushed Holly Head to the front of a proactive, politically-motivated creative community. Written in a police cell following arrest due to Britain’s protest laws, the song provided the key to their first BBC 6 Music live session last November, with the performance used to further cement their uncompromising conviction and use Holly Head’s music to profile urgent causes.

The half American half British band Sisters is a Liverpool based group lead by singer and primary songwriter Georgiana Genet. The self described ‘dreamy, poetic, weepy rock’ band has traceable influences such as Wolf Alice, PJ Harvey, The Cardigans, and more. Sonically the band has developed a knack for catchy hooks and introspective lyrics, but not at the expense of experimentation.

Despite the band’s age, Sisters has been featured on the social media pages of popular local music critics and music magazines that have pushed the band into gaining traction quickly and under very positive light. Formed in 2024 but conceptualized years before, Sisters is making steps and paying their dues around the Northwest UK. The band is looking forward to their future and the release of their most recent endeavors.

Firm friends of FY at this point, Loose alt rock band alright (okay) have been making waves in Liverpool’s underground music scene for over three years, carving out a reputation for their raw energy, relentless creativity, and untethered sound.

Emerging from the city’s vibrant DIY community, the band thrives on an unfiltered, scrappy intensity that sets them apart – both on record and on stage. Their live performances are a force of nature: chaotic yet precise, unpredictable yet deeply infectious. Known for their electrifying live shows, relentless creativity, and ever-evolving sound, alright (okay) refuses to be pinned down. Their music straddles the line between indie rock, post-punk, and noise-pop, capturing a sense of restless urgency that resonates with audiences craving something real, something untamed.

At their core, alright (okay) is a band that thrives in a live setting. Their music is written with performance in mind – crafted to connect with an audience, to build moments of intensity, and to leave a lasting impression long after the final note. alright (okay)’s approach to live has seen them consistently packing out rooms, supporting exciting touring artists, and earning spots at regional festivals.