As part of Dingwalls 40th anniversary
series of celebrations
THURSDAY, APRIL 11

CAAN & The Ghosts

Little Night Terrors

Cold Committee

The Broxton Hundred

with special guest Jon Brookes (The Charlatans DJ set)

 

 

Doors 7.00pm – till 3am

Dingwalls, Middle Yard, Camden Lock, London NW1 8AB

£8 on the door (£6 b4 8pm) £6 advance

Arguably one of the best live music nights – Playhard is a brilliantly unique, trendsetting platform for recommended artists to engage it's international audience (avg. 14,000+) with just one performance broadcast onhttp://playhardgigs.com/ and http://gotseen.com/ watch live from 8pm! 

"Playhard gives the opportunity for new bands to become successful and meet new people". (Jon Brookes)

The Ghosts - ''Could just be your next favourite band'' (MixMag). When The Ghosts stormed Playhard last Spring the crowd were euphoric. It's no surprise that their rapid ascendancy continues. They have been tipped as ones to watch by Napster, a plethora of national media and, importantly, the feedback of audiences. They've played festivals across the UK and Europe and shared stages with the likes of The Vaccines. "Soaring and sublime synth pop" (The Guardian), New single 'Everything Will Do' ("the kind of song that will become the soundtrack for get-togethers with friends" – Vulture Hound) is released 4th March. A dark mix of dramatic strings, big guitars and synths which features the Jon Bonham-esque drumming of Jon Brookes. Its the latest single from their critically acclaimed debut album 'The End' and also features on new ABC Network drama 'Red Widow' (from Twilight/Dexter screen writer, Melissa Rosenberg). Blessed with an "Unnerving ability to write deliciously macabre and compelling dreamy synth pop hits" (NME), The Ghosts, who are currently living and writing in a former music school where Elgar once taught, head out to SXSW in March to play material from their forthcoming new album released later this year, before appearingworld wide at Playhard. https://facebook.com/wearetheghosts

Caan - "Anthemic chorus after anthemic chorus" (NME) Former Ou Est Le Swimming Pool member, Caan, is about as individual as they come. Having neatly transferred the Synth pop flame over to his pseudonym persona, he has allowed himself to tinker, adding slightly haunting ingredients to the mix. With Caan set to release an album very soon, expect tidal waves of interest. "Lush synth-pop sensibilities with a blue, softly desolate tone" (Metro) https://www.facebook.com/iamcaan

Little Night Terrors - "Pure Pop Dynamite" about to throw a hand grenade into 2013's music scene. They have been holed up in a Kent farmhouse with producer Simon Barnicott, (Arctic Monkeys, Temper Trap, Bombay Bicycle Club) losing their minds, but making music. Within a year of forming they have self-released two singles, gone Top 50 in the iTunes chart, been played on TV and sold out every show in their Leicester home town and gigged with The Vaccines, The Enemy and The 1975. Utterly unstoppable. World, look out. Or rather, look in, if you can't make the show in person! http://www.littlenightterrors.com/

Cold Comittee – The newer wave rock and roll quartet from North Wales are being picked up by Radio and in demand at the coolest hot ticket shows. Having recently supported Miles Kane, they've a new single 'Iceman' up their sleeves ready to unleash on their fast swelling fan base. Catch them here for what may prove to be one of their last intimate London gigs for a long time as they hit the road supporting The Rifles later this year. https://soundcloud.com/coldcommitteemusic

The Broxton Hundred - Sprinklings of Psychedelia, plenty of groove and knack for a pop tune. The trio formed early 2012 and were such a hit at Playhard in Autumn that they have been invited back. They release an EP towards the end of this year. "If you can catch this band live do so." (Louder Than War). https://www.facebook.com/thebroxtonhundred

@TheGhostsMusic @iamcaan @LILNIGHTTERRORS @ColdCommittee @broxtonhundred @playhardgigs 


PLAYHARD proudly presents celebrations for Dingwalls 40th year.

A series of 2013 Digital Music Stream Broadcasts launch January 17th

Playhard is the perfect vehicle for Dingwalls to celebrate its 40th anniversary as the venue of legends - past, present and future.  We will be presenting a monthly show that is streamed LIVE from London to share the UK's brilliant musical culture around the world. "If you wanna go to the best gig in the UK.. its PLAYHARD"  (GotSeen TV)

Since 1973 an eclectic array of talents including The Strokes, Coldplay, The Drifters,  Gilles Peterson, The Stranglers, Gallows, Ellie Goulding and most recently Noel Gallagher, Foo Fighters and Mumford & Sons have graced the Dingwalls stage. Trend setters such as Blondie, The Clash and The Sex Pistols have all played and hung out there, and are part of the firmament.

Playhard will be celebrating this illustrious past with special celebrity guest appearances / performances and the new upstarts who are carrying the torch from the different musical genres. Expect amazing high-energy shows!

Dingwalls

NEW VENUE FOR 2013

Dingwalls

Middle Yard
Camden Lock
London NW1 8AB

“We are very excited to be working with Playhard. They are the ideal curators for this year of events, putting on a great show each month honoring Dingwalls history and the stars of the future. Life begins at 40.” (David Messer – Dingwalls)

 

www.dingwalls.com/

 


PLAYHARD

"If you wanna go to the best gig in the UK, it's PLAYHARD' - GotSeen TV.

"Playhard gives the opportunity for new bands to become successful and meet new people". - Jon Brookes, The Charlatans

"Perfect night out for those who like their beer cold, their music loud, and their tights laddered [;)] I discovered one of my favorite new bands at Playhard" - Music Vice

"You put on superb shows, so I'm sure it will become massive." - Filthy Records

"An amazing night full of energy and laughter. Make sure you get down to the next Playhard" - Joyzine

"Committed to breaking new bands, celebrating existing ones and giving artists a platform to play." - Orange – Fun Finder

In the right place: PLAYHARD's presenters Heather Minx Ferguson (Minx Media) and Caffy St Luce (Rocklands) have found the right place to mix  up-for-it-crowds with their extended music and art family to make Entertainment with a capital E.  hello@playhardgigs.com

Playhard was launched at the International Live Music Conference in March 2012, this multi media event has become the monthly gathering place for music movers and shakers by putting on great headline names along with showcasing ones to watch. Playhard has represented at Edinburgh Festival, City Showcase and hosted Soccer Six VIP bars at Leyton Orient FC and the O2 Soccer Dome.

In the Yplan Top Ten Picks on more than one occasion and with artists from every bill raising their profile, Playhard is organically growing with over 3/4 million website hits so far and the digital stream attracting an average live audience of over 16,000 music fans around the globe, for under the radar artists, alone.

Tickets purchased are for Playhard Live Stream. Promoter/Venue can not be held responsible for any amendments to line ups on the night. Updates http://playhardgigs.com

http://playhardgigs.com/ @playhardgigs http://facebook.com/playhardgigs

BANDWAGON

"This mega handy site aims to take gig bookings into the future" - NME

In their first year of existence, the fast growing musicians / promoters "speed dating" site, BandWagon http://bandwagongigs.com/ have announced their partnership with major music industry media CMU (who publish the national music industry's daily news letter).


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