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.
Wytch Album Launch
Join us at The Vault, Bournemouth for the launch of Wytch’s debut album. These guys were double award winners in the Original Music Awards 2025 scooping Best Breakthrough Act and Best Recorded Work for their self titled debut album. With support from Daytura it promises to be a cracking evening. Friday 6th March at Canvas in Bournemouth, doors 6.30pm tickets here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wytch-album-launch-gig-tickets-1979234753427
Live & Unheard March
A taste of original music genius with Green Isaac, Karl Thomson and emerging under 18’s Kolumbia. Saturday 21st March at Lighthouse in Poole tickets available here https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/live-and-unheard-march-26/
Hailing from Bournemouth and stealing their name from a track on the classic Prefab Sprout album
Swoon, Green Isaac is the brainchild of long time musical collaborators Paul Holman (Lemon
Trees) and Andy Place (Denzil). After a 10 year hiatus they teamed up with producer and local
legend Paul Stacey, (Noel Gallagher, Black Crowes, Neil Finn) to deliver their second offering
Branch, an album reminiscent of classic pop songwriters of the past and present with a list of
influences that include Squeeze, Elvis Costello, Blue Nile, Steely Dan, Midlake
Recording sessions took place in amongst others Noel Gallagher’s Lonestar Studio and the songs
address mature preoccupations of self doubt, lessons learned and human relations.
Branch is available to download and stream on all platforms now and tonight they step onto the Live &
Unheard stage to debut their new album just for you.
Made up of Fin, Rex, Leo and Oscar (all 15-16) the band is united by a shared passion for creating music that blends raw teenage emotion, infectious melodies, beyond-their-years songwriting that forges an authentic connection with the listener.
Already turning heads with their first single ‘I Want You’, the boys are confidently stepping into the limelight, delivering choruses that are already being shouted back by the crowd and lyrics that hit home.
Kolumbia aren’t just another young band – they’re a fresh surge of talent with something real to say.
A band with a hunger to create, an electrifying stage presence and a ridiculous amount of talent. And this is just the beginning…
His music is a blend of vibrant rock, folk and alternative styles, often exploring themes of Literature, politics and Philosophy.
Karl has been writing his own songs since the age of 15 and released his first EP called ‘Seed of the Tame’ in June 2025, which was quickly followed by a new single ‘I Remember’ on 30th November 2025, both of which can be found on all social media platforms
Sounds Original
We are pairing up with the Thomas Trip in Christchurch to offer a tasty little showcase for anyone aged 21 and under. All genres welcome, bands, duo’s, solo whatever floats your boat! The ultimate winner will get a set supporting a bigger band at the Trip on the 19th December 2026. You must book your place on one of these by email at hangoverhill@gmail.com
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/
Sounds Original
This one is for the grown ups! Book your place for this showcase and we will throw on a Sounds Original takeover at one of our Live & Unheard events in 2027, giving a set to the best band, small band/duo and solo. Email hangoverhill@gmail.com to secure your space.
Live & Unheard May
This month features the mighty Poole Vigilantes, Sirpico and Chasing Dolls who are joining us from Bristol. 28th May, Lighthouse Poole on sale now https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/live-and-unheard-may-26/
If you have ever come across the Poole Vigilante frontman Neil Law, you won’t forget the encounter in a hurry. Scottish born Neil certainly has a way with words and a passion for Rock music that goes back many decades. Within minutes of meeting him the conversation would be steered to music and you’d be discussing all the Rock bands that he has seen over the years, along with plenty of interesting unprintable stories. This experience and passion is shared amongst his fellow band members Matt Birley (Guitar), Martin Davies (Bass) and Terry Bernard (Drums).After many years performing covers of their favourite artists at a host of venues, pubs and UK festival stages the band decided to write some original material in the form of their EP “Chase The Ace”, which was released (May 2023) followed by their 10 track debut album entitled “In The City Of Lies” (July 2023). You are in for a treat with these guys as they bring you a highly energetic originals set.
Just listen, just feel. Sirpico’s super energy based songs will leave you high. Indie, pop, rock, whatever you want to call it? There latest EP ‘Too Much Fun’ is out now on all platforms . Al Sirpico (Piano & Lead Vocals), Jack Wilkins (Guitar & Backing Vocals), Paul Finch (Bass & Backing Vocals) and Tim ‘Pidge’ Pidgley (Drums) are Sirpico. Their guitar driven sound is complimented by Al’s distinctive clear and punchy vocals. The piano fills the mix; each track intricately composed, their tight musicianship making for an immersive and atmospheric listen.This is a band you certainly don’t want to miss.
Growing up in towns local to each other in the south-west, Chasing Dolls were raised by sweaty grassroot gigs, the skatepark and parties in the middle of nowhere. Dave Franklin from The Ink says:“A tribe made up of dreamers and sages, night crawlers and moshers, renegades and tearaways, people doing their own thing.It’s the quality of the their live shows that sets them apart. A whirlwind of energy and euphoria, audience engagement and a feeling of revolution and disquiet bubbling up from the depths”