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# poprecs.co.uk

POP Recs CIC is an independent music venue at the heart of Sundereland located in the Sunniside quarter of the city.

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [The Setlist](https://poprecs.co.uk/the-setlist/) - THE SETLIST Your Access All Areas Guide to Our Upcoming Events
- [The Setlist](https://poprecs.co.uk/the-setlist/) - We are buzzing to be launching “The Setlist”, our brand new blog on the Pop Recs website. We will be cherry picking some of the best upcoming events at Pop Recs and giving you the low down with interviews and feature previews. This is for everyone, whether you're a Pop Recs regular, or have your

## Pages

- [Home](https://poprecs.co.uk/) - POP RECS CIC HUNGER • MELODY • DECENCY 172 - 175 High St West • Sunderland • SR1 1UP An independent music and arts venue and cafe located in the vibrant Sunniside quarter, Sunderland. Pop Recs is a Community Interest Company based in the heart of Sunderland. Founded in 2013, as a ‘pop up shop’
- [FAQ](https://poprecs.co.uk/faq/) - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Experience the Best of Sunderland's Arts Scene AT POP RECS Find all the answers you need about our events, venue, and community programs right here. What types of events can I attend at Pop Recs? We host live music gigs, art exhibitions, DJ nights, cinema screenings, and local community activities. Check out
- [About](https://poprecs.co.uk/about/) - MUSIC • COMMUNITY • LEGACY Rewind to 2013. Sunderland indie band Frankie & The Heartstrings opened the first incarnation of Pop Recs on Fawcett Street, Sunderland in the old tourist information centre for a two week pop-up promotion of their second album, The Days Run Away. The community response was overwhelming, so much so that
- [Pop Culture :  A Crowd Sourced Community Exhibition](https://poprecs.co.uk/crowd-sourced/) - POP CULTURE : A CROWD SOURCED COMMUNITY EXHIBITION WE WANT YOU! We are working on an exhibition of POP Culture collected by the patrons of Pop Recs for exhibition later in the year, and we need you! This is your exhibition, and we want to show and represent the passion of our community on the
- [Contact](https://poprecs.co.uk/contact/) - CONTACT US USE THIS FORM TO GET IN TOUCH If you want to know about parking, accessibility, tickets, times etc, please see our FAQ page. When making a booking enquiry, please provide as much information as possible including: the proposed date(s), setup/start/finish times, number of people, and some information about your event. FIND US Our
- [Tech](https://poprecs.co.uk/tech/) - TECHNICAL DATA (Last updated 2022) Venue Information * Wheelchair step-free access is via the cafe entrance. Alternative Green Room facilities can be provided on request. PA & Lighting AUDIO MICROPHONES Lighting Stage Local crew are available by prior arrangement.
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## Events

- [Archive Folk](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/archive-folk/) - TICKETS (Cost: Pay what you can - profit donated to akt charity) Archive Folk - a night of folkloric film & music exploring the north east's shipping, mining and musical heritage. Event info: Members of the Conspiracy Ensemble get together to provide an improvised score to folkloric archive film footage from the North East. The
- [HI I'VE GOT A TAPE I WANT TO PLAY YOU](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/hi-ive-got-a-tape-i-want-to-play-you/) - Our next tion show at Pop Recs and Sonny's is going to be a beauty and is a collaboration with the brilliant POP flix Community Cinema. We have over 20 artists (listed below) contributing artwork created in response to music - including the greatest ready-made since Marcel Duchamp scrawled R. Mutt on a urinal. In
- [On The Whistle - Live! With Phil Smith Featuring Nick Barnes](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/on-the-whistle-live-with-phil-smith-featuring-nick-barnes/) - TICKETS Well hello… The live show is back! You know the drill: pie, pint, lots of Sunlun chat and another instalment of Phil’s (in)famous quiz. We’ll reflect on the January transfer window and look ahead to the imminent European charge 🤞 We’ve been super lucky to have such demand for our first few shows, so
- [Sunderland Lit & Phil Society](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/sunderland-lit-phil-society/) - TICKETS Join the Lit & Phil society for another evening of discussion and intrigue. For more info head to their website.
- [King Ink - Poetry and Spoken Word Open Mic Night](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/king-ink-poetry-and-spoken-word-open-mic-night/) - King Ink CIC is a home for Sunderland’s hidden poets. Our open mic night (second Thursday evening of each month) is the biggest in the region. Each event is completely free, and all are welcome. You can come to listen, or sign up for a five-minute open mic spot on the night. Most months we
- [King Ink - Poetry and Spoken Word Open Mic Night](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/king-ink-poetry-and-spoken-word-open-mic-night-2/) - King Ink CIC is a home for Sunderland’s hidden poets. Our open mic night (second Thursday evening of each month) is the biggest in the region. Each event is completely free, and all are welcome. You can come to listen, or sign up for a five-minute open mic spot on the night. Most months we
- [King Ink - Poetry and Spoken Word Open Mic Night](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/king-ink-poetry-and-spoken-word-open-mic-night-3/) - King Ink CIC is a home for Sunderland’s hidden poets. Our open mic night (second Thursday evening of each month) is the biggest in the region. Each event is completely free, and all are welcome. You can come to listen, or sign up for a five-minute open mic spot on the night. Most months we
- [BAZ WARNE : CONVIVIAL TOUR (SUNDAY MATINEE)](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/baz-warne-convivial-tour-sun-matinee/) - TICKETS Due to phenomenal demand a matinee show has been added ... The Stranglers’ guitarist Baz Warne has announced his unique 'Convivial' UK Tour for February and March 2026, featuring 12 intimate dates across the country. Inspired by the positive reception to his new book, this special series of events is designed to be more
- [FONTAINES CD // ARCTIC MONKEYZ](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/fontaines-cd-arctic-monkeyz/) - TICKETS Fontaines C.D. are the UK's No1 tribute band to the Dublin post-punk phenomenon Fontaines D.C. With support from premier tribute - Arctic Monkeyz
- [BAZ WARNE : CONVIVIAL TOUR (SAT) - SOLD OUT](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/baz-warne-convivial-tour/) - TICKETS The Stranglers’ guitarist Baz Warne has announced his unique 'Convivial' UK Tour for February and March 2026, featuring 12 intimate dates across the country. Inspired by the positive reception to his new book, this special series of events is designed to be more than just a typical book tour or gig. Attendees can look
- [BAZ WARNE : CONVIVIAL TOUR (SUN) - SOLD OUT](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/baz-warne-convivial-tour-2/) - TICKETS The Stranglers’ guitarist Baz Warne has announced his unique 'Convivial' UK Tour for February and March 2026, featuring 12 intimate dates across the country. Inspired by the positive reception to his new book, this special series of events is designed to be more than just a typical book tour or gig. Attendees can look
- [David Lynch's DUNE // Ian Black and the Fortunate Nudes // Oldman](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/495/) - TICKETS POP flix in association with The Wayne Mantis Movie Roulette Sunday presents: A screening of David Lynch's cult classic: DUNE plus live music from: Ian Black and the Fortunate Nudes Oldman
- [Amateur Ornithologist - Album Launch Party](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/amateur-ornithologist-album-launch-party/) - TICKETS Amateur Ornithologist - experimental gothic chamber pop ensemble from across the North East - make their Pop Recs debut on May 16th 2026 to launch their new album. Think Divine Comedy dancing with Pulp to Siouxsie and the Banshees. AO will play tracks from the new record along with some of their favourites from
- [R.Æ.M.](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/r-ae-m/) - TICKETS Rapid Aye Movement are a North East band focused on reproducing the sound and energy of R.E.M.
- [bare - Life Drawing](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/bare-life-drawing/) - TICKETS Come join us for a chill evening of sketching live models at our Life Drawing event. Booking is required. Check out the event website for more details and booking information.
- [Sunderland Record Fair](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/sunderland-record-fair/) - 10AM - 3PM in the Venue. Vinyl, CDs & Memorabilia from lots of dealers across the North. £2 entry on the door
- [THE GREAT LEAP FORWARD](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/the-great-leap-forward/) - FREE ENTRY - MATINEE SHOW The Great Leap Forward (Alan Brown, accompanied by Ant Chapman and Richie Dempsey) play a post-Sunday Lunch matinee at Pop Recs on Sunday 15th February. Free entry, doors 4pm The Great Leap Forward is the long-term music project of ex-bIG*fLAME singer and bassist Alan Brown, a multi-instrumentalist songwriter and lyricist
- [Cool For Cats - Christmas Special](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/cool-for-cats-christmas-special/) - TICKETS Join us for our annual Christmas Cool for Cats disco; the worlds best all vinyl single mobile disco in Sunderland.
- [INDIE SCENE PROPOSAL // LIVE BAND // INDIE NIGHT](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/indie-scene-proposal-live-band-indie-night/) - TICKETS REPTILIA - A night of indie disco coming to Pop Recs. Live indie anthems performed by us, Indie Scene Proposal + DJ set from Sunderland’s own, Michael McKnight of Frankie & The Heartstrings! Live guitars Indie anthems DJs til late
- [Christmas Eve Party with Keith Gregson](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/christmas-eve-party-with-keith-gregson/) - Is it even Christian Eve without Keith Gregson’s festival of of fun? No, it isn’t!!! So, see you all at 12 on Christmas Eve Pile in the venue for carols, a quiz and whatever else Keith has up him sleeve. Peace & love
- [Pop Recs Christmas Market](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/pop-recs-christmas-market/) - Our Christmas market is back! - FREE ENTRY! Featuring: Stix Studio • KR Illustration • Grassi • Under The Ivy • Resinn • Vaux Brewery • Green Man Studio • RRRugrat • North Sea Jewellery • Ukiuki Patisserie • A Love Supreme • Tomalu Studios
- [POP flix presents: The Muppet Christmas Carol](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/pop-flix-presents-the-muppet-christmas-carol/) - TICKETS Get ready for festive songs, holiday giggles, and a story full of heart! POP flix Community Cinema invites you and your whole family to share in the magic of The Muppet Christmas Carol. This hilarious and heartwarming classic brings Charles Dickens' famous tale to life as only the Muppets can. Join Kermit the Frog
- [TANKUS + support](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/tankus-support/) - TICKETS For over a decade, genre-bending band Tankus have roared through Europe’s underground music scene, playing anywhere and everywhere, selling out shows, storming festival stages - including multiple appearances at Glastonbury - and building a devoted cult following. All without label, management or the industry machine. Known for their explosively energetic live shows, Tankus turn
- [Frankie Archer // ATFK (Vinyl Launch)](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/frankie-archer-atfk-vinyl-launch/) - TICKETS Double headliner show celebrating the launch of ATFK's vinyl release of their stunning album Repeat For Joy, and the first ever performance of Frankie Archer as you've never heard, with synth queen Amy Thatcher and Drum master Francesca Knowles bringing the energy, launching the music to a whole new level. ATFK: ATFK's sound is
- [CHEERBLEEDERZ // TINY STILLS (LA)](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/cheerbleederz-tiny-stills-la/) - TICKETS Tiny Stills is an indie rock band from Los Angeles featuring Kailynn West, Chris Clark, Jenny Merullo, and Avery Okamura. Together, they deliver emotionally charged power-pop with heart-on-sleeve honesty and grit. Blending sharp melodies with confessional lyrics, Tiny Stills turns growing pains and heartbreak into anthems for anyone finding strength in vulnerability. For fans
- [Snowed in Sunlun](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/snowed-in-sunlun/) - TICKETS Making its promotional debut at Pop Recs on December 11 is the ‘Snowed In SunLun’ collective. Promising a showcase of Sunderland’s music scene, the night features four bands of varying genres coming together to fundraise for the local charity ‘Love, Amelia’—warming up the Christmas period with charity, goodwill and great bands! Joining the lineup
- [Meet in the Middle : Pretty Velvet // Risco // Park View](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/meet-in-the-middle-pretty-velvet-risco-park-view/) - TICKETS Get ready for a night of live music and pure atmosphere🤘 Watch three bands meet in Sunderland from across the NE for a night of autumn tunes in a personal and intimate venue.
- [YMP Christmas Social](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/ymp-christmas-social/) - TICKETS Get ready for the YMP Christmas Social! Join us for a very festive Young Musicians Project Social taking place on Sunday 30th November from 12:30-3pm. Our YMP Social is a supportive, talent-filled gig celebrating the amazing original music our young musicians have been creating throughout the year. Expect exciting live performances from some of the
- [POP flix presents: It's A Wonderful Life](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/pop-flix-presents-its-a-wonderful-life/) - TICKETS Gather your family, friends, and neighbours and join us at POP flix for the ultimate feel-good festive film! There’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than by sharing the magic of Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life on the big screen. This cherished classic tells the story of George Bailey, the
- [NIGHTINGALES](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/nightingales/) - TICKETS After re-grouping in 2004, the Nightingales settled into a long-standing lineup centred around original lyricist/singer Robert Lloyd. This formation includes Andreas Schmid (from Faust) on bass, former Violet Violet drummer Fliss Kitson, and guitarist James Smith. Since restarting, this version of the band has been highly productive, releasing nine full-length studio albums, several EPs
- [HEAVENLY + THE CORDS](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/heavenly-the-cords/) - TICKETS Indie-pop legends Heavenly will be playing at Pop Recs Ltd on Friday 20th March 2026 with up and coming Scottish duo The Cords!
- [Donald Jenkins - Still Raving In Your 40's? + Helen Wilko](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/donald-jenkins-still-raving-in-your-40s-helen-wilko/) - TICKETS From old skool to old b@#!tard, Donald Jenkins has been addicted to the rave scene’s sweaty underbelly for over thirty years. ‘Still Raving in Your 40’s?' mixes music, dramatic monologue and spoken word poetry to ask, ‘Should middle age stop you from being a raving reprobate?’ Come on a fascinating journey through the most
- [THE RIFLES + SUPPORT](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/the-rifles-support/) - TICKETS British indie outfit the Rifles rose to popularity in the mid-2000s with a jaunty garage rock & roll sound that has equal parts of Jam-like swagger and a playfulness not unlike contemporaries the Kooks. First grabbing public attention with the 2005 hit "Local Boy," the band found chart success in the latter part of
- [Utah Saints](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/utah-saints/) - TICKETS 90s dance legends Utah Saints are coming to Pop Recs!
- [CANCELLED: Stages At The Venues: Distant Listening // A23a // BDGR](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/stages-at-the-venues-distant-listening-bdgr-a23a/) - This event has been cancelled, if you bought a ticket please contact the organiser. TICKETS While Stages Festival lights up Sunderland, Pop Recs is hosting the weird, the wired and the downright uncompromising. On Sat 27th Sept, three acts step sideways into the fringe: A23a, BDGR, and Distant Listening. Expect fractured voices, electronic chaos, DIY
- [Teen Market](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/teen-market/) - Head on down to the Teen Market and buy cool handmade goods from Sunderland’s young creators at this pop-up craft event.
- [INKTION : AN EXPLORATION IN INK - Hannah Gawne](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/inktion-an-exploration-in-ink-hannah-gawne/) - Join us at Sonny's / PopRecs in Sunderland on Friday 3rd October (6.30 - 8.30pm) for the opening of Hannah Gawne's new show Inktion. Hannah will be showing a collection of amazing new print work across the venue and the cafe. This will be our 6th show with PopRecs and as always, we'll have good
- [Fred Fowler’s SALE of the CENTURY](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/fred-fowlers-sale-of-the-century/) - You are invited to a special sale of paintings, prints, drawings and papercuts by Fred Fowler. This is a unique chance to snap up an artwork from Fred's amazing collection. All artworks are for sale throughout the day at £10 or under first come; first served.
- [Cool For Cats](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/cool-for-cats-day-disco/) - Cool For Cats is back! Save the date ... more information coming soon.
- [Sunderland Lit & Phil Society](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/sunderland-lit-phil-society-the-mavericks-of-sunderland/) - TICKETS Future of the Sunderland Gaming Industry Join the Lit & Phil society for another evening of discussion and intrigue. For more info head to their website.
- [Mercury Fringe: Sunderland](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/mercury-fringe-sunderland/) - TICKET LINK Sunderland Music City are hosting a Mercury Fringe event, which will be a fantastic showcase of Sunderland based artists at different stages of their evolution. Featuring live performances from The Last Time, Ruby Kelly and Patrick Gosling. Tickets are completely FREE!
- [The Fire Doors at Pop Recs](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/the-fire-doors-at-pop-recs/) - TICKET LINK The Fire Doors faithfully bring to life the music of Jim Morrison, Robbie Krieger, Ray Manzarek and John Densmore; a celebration of The Doors’ six classic albums, from the brooding psychedelia of the self-titled debut to the bluesy howl of L.A. Woman. The Fire Doors embrace every aspect of this uniquely fascinating band
- [Boundaries Festival 2025](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/boundaries-festival-2025/) - TICKET LINK Boundaries Multi-venue experimental music & art festival is back for 2025, celebrating adventurous, curious, bold, exciting and fun performances. Pop Recs will are playing host to the opening Friday night of the Festival. See the link below for tickets and more details.
- [GETDOWN SERVICES // LIVE // POP RECS // SUNDERLAND](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/getdown-services-live-pop-recs-sunderland/) - TICKET LINK Getdown Services is Josh Law and Ben Sadler. They met at school in Minehead, Somerset and make music together at home in Bristol. Their highly lauded debut album Crisps was released in November 2023 via Breakfast Records presenting eclectic, danceable grooves and astute, hilarious put-downs of modern Britain. They are steadily carving out
- [SWINDLED // LEAZES // BOGUS](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/swindled-leazes-bogus/) - TICKET LINK Swindled return to their hometown for a very special Halloween-season headline show at Pop Recs Ltd, Sunderland on Saturday, October 25th, with support from Leazes and Bogus. Expect theatrics, choreography, and some serious sonic mischief. This will be the bands first headline since their very successful sold out Christmas EP launch show in
- [Martin McAloon (Prefab Sprout) - Steve McQueen 40th Anniversary](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/martin-mcaloon-prefab-sprout-steve-mcqueen-40th-anniversary/) - TICKET LINK To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the release of Prefab Sprout’s seminal album Steve McQueen, founding member Martin McAloon will be touring the whole album in 2025.
- [MODERN NATURE // LIVE // POP RECS // SUNDERLAND](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/modern-nature-live-pop-recs-sunderland/) - TICKET LINK When Modern Nature toured their last album, 2023’s No Fixed Point In Space , it became apparent to Jack Cooper – the band’s main creative force – that they were already pulling away from the free, open ended approach they had spent five years working towards; almost as if the music had become
- [Rowan McCabe: Hard Knocks + Special Guest Tahmina Ali](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/rowan-mccabe-hard-knocks-special-guest-tahmina-ali/) - TICKET LINK With the release of his new book The Door-to-Door Poet (Eye Books) set for September 2025, as well as a new programme on BBC Radio 4 following swiftly after, Rowan McCabe returns to the stage with Hard Knocks, a show of comedy and spoken word about community and connection. Rowan likes making a
- [SENSER // DJ Ant Chapman](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/senser-dj-ant-chapman/) - TICKET LINK Senser exploded onto the scene amidst the chaos of free festivals, squat parties, and political unrest, forging a sound that defied easy categorization. Their politically charged lyrics and seismic live performances quickly established them as a force to be reckoned with. By '94, they unleashed their debut, 'Stacked Up,' crashing into the UK
- [POP flix presents: Kneecap the Movie w/support from Seizure](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/pop-flix-presents-kneecap-the-movie/) - TICKET LINK This September we bring you Kneecap, the story of the now infamous trio of West Belfast rappers, Móglaí Bap, Mo Chara, and DJ Próvai to Pop Recs. This is the real-life story of how this anarchic hip-hop band became the unlikely figureheads of a civil rights movement to save and reinvigorate their mother
- [SLALOM D // SPLITBOX // CLAUDIA](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/slalom-d-splitbox-claudia/) - TICKET LINK Local punk heroes SLALOM D return to pop recs, alongside melodic york punks SPLITBOX and local grunge riot grrls CLAUDIA
- [MOCK TUDORS // HOUSE PROUD // GOOD NEWS](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/mock-tudors-house-proud-good-news/) - TICKET LINK Mock Tudors are South Yorkshire’s answer to Buzzcocks meet The Sweet. Mock Tudors’ frenetic glam infused garage-rock oozed from the basement of ‘Delicious Clam’ in Sheffield in January of 2022. Since then the band have released a set of EP’s alongside a bootleg LP, toured extensively with the likes of The Bug Club
- [On The Whistle - Live! With Phil Smith Featuring Nick Barnes @ The Bridge Hotel Vaults](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/on-the-whistle-live-with-phil-smith-featuring-nick-barnes-2/) - The Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith will be bringing the On The Whistle Q&A from Youtube to The Bridge Hotel Vaults once more, following the success of the first live show in June. Phil will be joined by BBC Radio Newcastle's Sunderland commentator and sage on all things red-and-white, Nick Barnes. They'll be reviewing the club's
- [PEA SEA // NEV CLAY](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/pea-sea-nev-clay/) - Christopher Rollen started Pea Sea in the late 90s in his hometown of Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Pea Sea has been exploring the art of songwriting with elements of storytelling, pop folklore and confessional poetics. Rollen can also be heard singing and guitaring in Les Cox Sportifs, both of whom have enjoyed some airplay and sessions for
- [Cool For Cats - Summer Bash](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/cool-for-cats-summer-bash/) - Cool For Cats Disco is back for their Summer Bash. You know the score ... banging tunes, all vinyl as the Sagittarius Road Show swings back into Pop Recs. With a guest slot from the fabulous Beccy Young!
- [THE YUMMY FUR // MILKY WIMPSHAKE // ROXY GIRLS](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/the-yummy-fur-milky-wimpshake-roxy-girls/) - The Yummy Fur came out of Glasgow in the early 90s fusing angular ice-cream van guitar riffs to caustic blather concerning gay cowboys, schemie junkies, ultra bras and Cassavetes movies. They split up into a million tiny shards in 1999 with members going on to form Franz Ferdinand and 1990s and their influence reaching its
- [THIS IS THE KIT // ROBIN KESTER](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/this-is-the-kit-robin-kester/) - This Is The Kit, led by the enigmatic Kate Stables, aren't here to hold your hand. This is intricate, often unsettling folk-rock that worms its way under your skin with its off-kilter rhythms and Stables' distinctively English lilt. They've been championed by the likes of Guy Garvey, toured with The National, and garnered serious critical
- [The Chameleons // Vice Vera](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/the-chameleons/) - The Chameleons (called The Chameleons UK on some American releases) were an English post-punk band that formed in Middleton, Greater Manchester, England in 1981. They consisted of singer and bassist Mark Burgess, guitarist Reg Smithies, guitarist Dave Fielding, and drummer John Lever (replacing original drummer Brian Schofield). The core quartet were sometimes augmented live by
- [Redd Kross](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/redd-kross/) - Redd Kross is an American rock band from Hawthorne, California, who had their roots in 1978 in a punk rock band called the Tourists, which was started by brothers Jeff and Steve McDonald while Steve was still in middle school. With the addition of friends Greg Hetson and John Stielow on drums, the band's first
- [Summer Streets Festival](https://poprecs.co.uk/event/summer-streets-festival/) - Summer Streets Festival is back at Cliffe Park for two days of free music, art and culture. Featuring headliners: Smoove and Turrell, Lizzie Esau, Martin Stephenson and The Daintees, Royal Northern Sinfonia, along with Paul Smith (of Maximo Park), The Cornshed Sisters and many, many more. Checkout their website for full details: summerstreetsfestival.com No tickets

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