We run a series of events giving artists a chance to perform full sets of their original material to a paying audience, with the odd festival and covers gig thrown in. We include all genres and anything from solos and duos to full bands. Below is a list of our upcoming events.
Live And Unheard May
Featuring Stone Angels (Brighton), Mikey Ball & The Company and Shae Ray-Deane (Dorset) tickets available here https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/live-and-unheard-may-2025/
Swooping in from the vibrant ever-expanding music scene in Brighton UK is the soaring 4 piece of Niall Kersey (vocals), James (guitar), Sam Sayers (bass) and Loz Ford (drums).
Having shared stages with Kris Barras Band, Skindred, Hot Milk and Ricky Warwick the band pull inspiration from classic LA rock, Seattle’s iconic grunge and historic UK rock scenes and have been likened to such household names as Queens of The Stone Age and Soundgarden.
2024 saw them play festivals in Station 18 Swansea, Pride Rock Festival in their hometown and the final Monsterfest to rave reviews, they are very definitely ones to watch.
Mikey Ball, Dean Hurst, Sam Hurst and Chris Collins
With twin guitars, heart felt solos and hard hitting, soul connecting rock, inspired by legends such as Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Adams and The Gaslight Anthem and a talent for reaching their audience with a fun show and poetic lyrics, Mikey Ball & The Company really are hard to ignore.
They landed on the map in late 2022 and have gone from strength to strength ever since earning themselves some great support spots and festival appearances.
Shae has been playing guitar for 10 years now and music is decidedly where he wants to be. He’s constantly being inspired by other artists which makes him want to see how far he can push the limits of his creation and performance. He attends the Bournemouth Academy of Modern Music (BAMM) and music is what he spends the majority of his time focused on both improving and learning more about the industry.
Live And Unheard June
Featuring Gumjuaka, Reid Hillwood and Phil Ireland, tickets are on sale now here https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/live-and-unheard-june-2025/
This band are known for their melodic horns weaving in and out of instrumental phases, spacey dub guitar and walking basslines which fuse together with vox and rap to create a chilled and vibrant sound. Their concoction of original vibes gets people dancing nourishing the souls and cells of crowds far and wide. Over the last two years they have played Freezone Festival, EnDorset, Wilkswood Reggae Festival, Bournemouth Reggae Weekender, Specialized Festival and many music venues across the south west. If it’s world music vibes you are after you will certainly find it here.
Reid Hillwood is a singer songwriter from the south coast of England. Having grown up on a healthy diet of eclectic music
ranging from Folk, Electronic indie pop and Rock & Metal, Reid has teamed up with Cinematic Sync Producer/Bass player (from
hit Irish rock band The Answer) Micky Waters to write and Record a new EP songs from which he will be sharing in his set.
Phil Ireland is a vocalist, guitarist, bassist, songwriter & solo performer rolled into one.
His original music styles include pop, rock, funk & soul and are vocal and guitar driven. After many successful years in the rock/metal world with Exit State & Breaking Waves and an extensive touring schedule he made the decision to go solo and in the last 6 years has supported Tony Hadley, Go West, T’Pau, Heaven 17, Doctor & The Medics, John Power (Cast), Paul Young & Ben Haenow. Has played big events all over the North West from ‘Music In The Park’ to ‘Darwen Live’ to the world famous Colne ‘Rhythm & Blues festival’.
Live And Unheard July
Featuring Archie Ray, Boundless Brothers and Mia Nicholls on sale here https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/live-and-unheard-july-2025/
Join us for a great day of entertainment featuring our under 18’s showcase (see below), the Other Ukers, The Bomo Swing and Poole Vigilantes. Amazing food and sample the best drinks in town. Free entry.
In association with the Original Music Awards Dorset (OMA’s) we will be kicking off the days entertainment with the ‘Tap Room Talent’ showcase for performers under 18 years old. There are limited places for this so please apply asap to hangoverhill@gmail.com asap. Solo’s, duo’s and bands are fine please send a live clip or recorded snippet of an original song.
The Three C’s
Three Dorset legends Matt Black, Chris Payn & Jordan Watts. Back by popular demand for one night only in 2026….Be rude not to! https://www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk/events/the-three-cs/