Against All Authority, Antimaniax, Big D & The Kids Table, Bouncing Souls, Catch 22 (Keasbey Knights), The Chinkees, Choking Victim, The Clash, Lightyear, Leftover Crack, Mu330, Op Ivy, Rancid, Randy, Satanic Surfers, Skankin' Pickle, Slapstick, The Specials, Streetlight Manifesto, Strike Anywhere
The Upstarts aren't really an active band any more, but can usually be caught doing one-off shows here and there. Huge thanks to everyone who supported the band over the years...
Steve, Dave & Maltman continue to play now in The Hijacks, check them out:
Hey guys. Thanks for the add. Playing with you 23rd April. Can't wait! Seems like forever since I last saw you guys (but have been to see Hijacks a few times) and Off The Ground is still one of my favourite songs from the local music scene!! Keep jammin' Simon
Hey Upstarts hope you guys are all felling good! we are playing at Snafu this friday 3rd April doors are at 7pm it would amazing to see you there how is things anyway?
Hear ye, hear ye friends. Calling all ye faithful and faithless, the Big Hand debut album is finally here and set to dazzle upon the main stage of life! Yes, its set for release, and its gonna blow your socks off.........
............ 14 tracks of the finest sparkling soulful zorbic ska ever heard for just ten little pounds. Available now from www. thebighand. co. uk - it would be a crime to miss out! Get yourselves the remedy for the winter blues, reach out through the ether and get yourself one today. Go on, you know you want to!
On Sunday night my solo comedy show will include a death defying balancing act, a bit of escapology, ventriloquism, impersonations , tales of sex drugs and rock n roll with a groupie slut, and a few tales about working with celebrities, cheers Biz . Northern Laughs Live Comedy @ Cafe Drummond Sunday 2nd March Doors Open 8pm Entry £5 (£4 Students)
Kevin Bridges Viv Gee Duncan Guthrie Biz The Drummer Billy Kirkwood (mc)
Brighton DIY legends Charlottefield, PVH's last show of the year and post rockers shutter coming to party on Tuesday 4th in the tunnels. Hope you can make it along. paps x
