GIGS & events
backwater channel records presents...
SAT 20th July - 'ART' ep launch
bassment- chelmsford
Gigs of 2018...
'Backwater Channel Records Presents...' returns to Bassment in Chelmsford on Saturday the 20th of July for the launch of the brand new EP from the amazing Wax Colour who will be headlining the night for us. Joining them will be the bands Monkey Tennis, Skuft and Memory Boy.
Live music between 8-12 midnight with DJ’s then taking over from there until 4am for those that have the endurance, bringing you an alternative mix of Indie, Rock, Soul, Funk, Hip Hop and more!
This is going to be an incredible night so get down in the Bassment and get involved!!!
8pm - 4am and just £5 on the door.
We hope to see you there!
Venue details here:
www.facebook.com/BassmentBar
https://www.bassmentbar.com
Bassment, 16 Wells Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HZ
18+, please bring ID
Parking…
24 hour parking available behind The Ship public house, 30 seconds from the Bassment.
2min walk from Chelmsford Rail Station…
Take the rear exit of the station, follow Railway Street; you’ll find the venue on the corner of Wells Street.
2min walk from Chelmsford Bus Station…
Directly opposite the Duke Street bus terminal, head straight down Wells Street and you’ll find the venue on the corner.
Different people
SAT 24th nov
camden assembly - london
We are thrilled to announce that our alt rockers 'Different People' will be playing the Camden Assembley on Saturday the 24th of November supporting the incredible Tides along with The Hideaways and Will Rowe-Parr
Contact us here at Backwater Channel Records to obtain tickets for this event or alternatively you can purchase online HERE:
£7 early bird advance / £8 standard advance
£10 on the door
Venue details here:
backwater channel records presents...
FRI 19th OCT
bassment- chelmsford
'Backwater Channel Records Presents...' returns to Bassment in Chelmsford on Friday the 19th of October as part of our regular 'Bassment Sessions' featuring the bands:
The self described love child of The Ramones and The Melvins dating Jack off Jill, Ragweed hail from Brighton, England. With 11 self booked tours under their belt and having played with the likes of 68, The Xcerts, The Virginmarys, False Advertising, Tiger Cub and Demob Happy to name a few, the trio's latest single 'Bianca, Please' drops November 2nd on Milky Bomb Records.
An acoustic band from Essex. The three members of Bridge The Dark use their passion for grunge, metal and blues to create a stripped-back, harmoniously edged, raw sound.
Bridge The Dark are:
Ollie Smith - vocals, guitar, percussion
James Marshall Webb - percussion, vocals, guitar
GT - guitar, vocals
Hunt For Titans hailing from various corners of Suffolk playing straight up garage/grunge rock with a progressive influence.
Formed in 2016 and featuring former members of Blacktop Harrison and Gross Affray.
With a self titled ep already under their belt they are currently playing shows in support of mini album “Destroy Monsters” released late September 18.
4 piece alternative rock band from Essex, blending rock with a punk spirit, heavier moments akin to the 90's grunge scene but with a resolute British sound
Mike RL
'Straight up songs of alternative, punk, blues & rock with a pop sensibility. Dark & Ironic themes exploring love, life and the great rat race.'
Live music from these bands between 8-12 midnight with DJ’s then taking over until 4am bringing you an alternative mix of Indie, Rock, Soul, Funk, Hip Hop and more!
This is going to be another incredible night of live music so get yourself down in the Bassment and get involved!!!
8.00pm - 4am
£5 Entry
Venue details here:
backwater channel records presents...
FRI 10th AUG
bassment- chelmsford
'Backwater Channel Records Presents...' returns to Bassment in Chelmsford on Friday the 10th of August as part of our regular 'Bassment Sessions' featuring the bands:
Dan Thomas
Live music from these bands between 8-12 midnight with DJ’s then taking over until 4am bringing you an alternative mix of Indie, Rock, Soul, Funk, Hip Hop and more!
This is going to be another incredible night of live music so get yourself down in the Bassment and get involved!!!
8.00pm - 4am
£5 Entry
Venue details here:
DIFFERENT PEOPLE
SAT 21st JULY
bLACK HEART - Camden, London
We are excited to announce Different People's headlining show at the Black Heart in Camden which takes place on Saturday the 21st of July with support from:
Vicarious
Red Handed
Contact us here at Backwater Channel Records to obtain tickets for this event or alternatively puchase online from here:
£6 in advance / £8 on the door
www.facebook.com/DomeTufnellPark
Venue details here:
backwater channel records presents...
FRI 8th JUNE
bassment- chelmsford
'Backwater Channel Records Presents...' returns to Bassment in Chelmsford on Friday the 8th of June as part of our regular 'Bassment Sessions' featuring the bands:
Skuft
Live music from these bands between 8-12 midnight with DJ’s then taking over until 4am bringing you an alternative mix of Indie, Rock, Soul, Funk, Hip Hop and more!
This is going to be an incredible night so get yourself down in the Bassment and get involved!!!
8.00pm - 4am
£5 Entry
Venue details here:
backwater channel records presents...
FRI 13th April
bassment- chelmsford
'Backwater Channel Records Presents...' returns to Bassment in Chelmsford on Friday the 13th of April as part of our regular 'Bassment Sessions' and sees the launch of the brand new single from the amazing Wax Colour who will be headlining on the night. Joining them will be The Penny Antics, Different People, Manchester band the Recreation and all the way from California we have state-side act Sugar Candy Mountain!!
Live music from these bands between 8-12 midnight with DJ’s then taking over until 4am bringing you an alternative mix of Indie, Rock, Soul, Funk, Hip Hop and more!
This is going to be an incredible night so get yourself down in the Bassment and get involved!!!
8.00pm - 4am
£5 Entry
Venue details here:
DIFFERENT PEOPLE
Sat 31st march
The borderline - soho, london
We are pleased to announce that our alt rockers Different People will be playing at The Borderline in London on Saturday the 31st March along with Lavender Hills and Barricades. Three great bands at a great venue, don't miss out!!!
£8 in advance / £10 on the door
https://www.facebook.com/theborderline
Purchase tickets online here:
https://www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/hot-vox-presents-tickets/292761
backwater channel records presents...
FRI 16th FEB
bassment- chelmsford
We return to Bassment on the 16th of Feb for the first of our 'Backwater Channels Presents... The Bassment Sessions' of 2018 and what a line up we have in store!
Live music from 8.30pm - 12.00 midnight when DJ's take over playing an alternative mix of Indie, Rock, Soul, Funk, and Hip-Hop until 4am.
8.00pm - 4am
£5 Entry
Come join us for what is guaranteed to be a fantastic night of music.
Venue details here:
Gigs of 2017...
DIFFERENT PEOPLE
Sat 2nd dec
The dome/boston music room - tufnell park
In association with 'Rogue's Gallery' Different People will be playing at The Dome in Tufnell Park for what will be their last show of the year and joining them will be a whole host of other great bands.
This time Rogue's Gallery is taking over The Dome and Boston Music Room, sister-venues stacked on top of one another that are constantly known for pushing musical boundaries and offering exciting alternatives to the mundane. With two whole venues to explore and a whole host of live music to discover, come be part of what is going to an amazing night of live music. This is not to be missed so make sure you get yourself a ticket!!
Contact us here at Backwater Channel Records to obtain tickets for this event or alternatively puchase online from with of these 2 outlets:
£8 in advance / £10 on the door
DIFFERENT PEOPLE
Thurs 16th NOV
The Edge - basildon
Different People will be playing at The Edge in Basildon on the 16th of November.
Come down and check out some EXCELLENT music FOR FREE! That's right FREE entry and a great ending of live music guaranteed.
8pm-11pm
FREE ENTRY!
backwater channel records presents...
Weds 6th Nov
bassment- chelmsford
We return to Bassment for the last of our 'Backwater Channels Presents... The Bassment Sessions' for 2017 but boy are we gonna go out with a bang! This is going to be a night to remember and what a line up we have...
8.00pm - Midnight
£3 Entry
Come join us for what is guaranteed to be a fanatic night of live music.
Venue details here:
DIFFERENT PEOPLE - Halloween Special
Fri 27th oct
Hullbridge sports & social club
Different People will be playing at the Hullbridge Sports & Social Club in association with In The Mix Events. Other bands on the night will include:
8pm-11pm
£5 on the door
DIFFERENT PEOPLE
Fri 29th Sept
the railway hotel - southend
backwater channel records presents...
sat 16th Sept
luna - leytonstone
We are pleased to announce that Different People will be performing at The Railway Hotel in Southend on Friday 29th September
FURTHER DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED
Venue details here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheRailwayHotel/
http://www.railwayhotelsouthend.co.uk
We are pleased to announce that Different People will be headlining at our first Backwater Channel Records events at Luna on Saturday the 16th September and joining them will be amazing Wax Colour and fantastic Matt Tubey. We hope that you can join us for what is sure to be a very special night indeed, don't miss out!
8.30pm - 1am
2 MIN WALK FROM LEYTONSTONE TUBE STATION (CENTRAL LINE )
Venue details here:
www.facebook.com/lunalounge.london/
backwater channel records presents...
Wed 6th SEPT
bassment- chelmsford
DIFFERENT PEOPLE
Wed 26th July
bassment- chelmsford
backwater channel records presents...
Wed 26th July
bassment- chelmsford
The 3rd instalment of our regular 'Bassment Sessions' event at Bassment in Chelmsford will be featuring a special stripped back acoustic opening set from the band Different People and things will be getting progressively louder as the night goes on with full amped-up performances from the following bands :
Wax Colour
The Noise Merchants
8.00pm - Midnight
£3 Entry
Come join us for what is guaranteed to be a fanatic night of live music.
Venue details here:
DIFFERENT PEOPLE
Thurs 29th june
the george tavern - london
Following on from the successfull launch of our very own 'Bassment Sessions' event in April, we are pleased to announce that we will be returning for the 2nd installment on the 26th of July which is going to be bloody amazing!!! So get yourself down in the Bassment, get involved, and experience these great bands and artists performing live for you lucky, lucky people:
LEONTAS
Different People
The Noise Merchants
Plus a special solo/acoustic performance from Charl Paine of WAX COLOUR
8.00pm - Midnight
£3 Entry
This is going to be an amazing night and we really hope that you can join us!
Venue details here:
Following on from the successfull launch of our very own 'Bassment Sessions' event in April, we are pleased to announce that we will be returning for the 2nd installment on the 26th of July which is going to be bloody amazing!!! So get yourself down in the Bassment, get involved, and experience these great bands and artists performing live for you lucky, lucky people:
LEONTAS
Different People
The Noise Merchants
Plus a special solo/acoustic performance from Charl Paine of WAX COLOUR
8.00pm - Midnight
£3 Entry
This is going to be an amazing night and we really hope that you can join us!
Venue details here:
We are pleased to announce that Different People will be performing at The George Tavern on thursday the 29th of July
FURTHER DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED
Venue details here:
www.facebook.com/TheGeorgeTavern
DIFFERENT PEOPLE
Fri 16th June
the Crown inn - horn church
We are pleased to announce that Different People will be performing at The Crown Inn on Friday 16th June.
FURTHER DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED
Venue details here:
www.facebook.com/thecrownpubromford/
http://thecrown-hornchurch.com/#
DIFFERENT PEOPLE
Fri 2nd june
Proud, camden
We are pleased to announce that Different People will be performing at Proud in Camden on Friday the 2nd of June
FURTHER DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED
Boasting a legacy of music history and based in a one of a kind building, Proud Camden offers a truly special venue for the live music events, launches, private parties and photography exhibitions.
Proud Camden takes the form of a gallery space and bar by day. Night sees the space become the ultimate venue for cutting edge live music and a hectic club after dark.
Tickets available here:
https://hotvox.co.uk/artists/different-people-0
Venue details here:
backwater channel records presents...
Wed 31st may
bassment- chelmsford
DIFFERENT PEOPLE
Sun 14th may
fiddlers elbow - camden
Different People will be headlining at Bassment in Chelmsford on Wednesday 31st for what will be the first of our very own 'Backwater channel' nights and we are bringing some amazing acts and friends along with us, including:
and more to be confirmed!!!!
7.30pm
£3 Entry
This is going to be an amazing night and we really hope that you can join us!
Venue details here:
Different People will be playing at the Fiddlers Elbow on the 14th May, a legendary venue for live music in London which is situated in the heart of Camden and we we will be joined by the fantastic Wax Colour!
Other acts to be confirmed
7.30pm
£5 Entry
Just take the northern line to Chalk Farm or the number 24 or 46 bus. Or 5 mins walk from The Stables Market Camden.
Venue details here:
http://www.thefiddlerselbow.co.uk/#home
https://www.facebook.com/FiddlersElbowCamden
different people
thurs 27th april
The Attic, hertfordshire
Different People will be joining Press To Meco, Best Of Enemies & Bellevue Days for what is set to be a fantastic event and not to be missed!
The Attic, The Forum Hertfordshire,Hatfield, AL10 9AB
Advance tickets £5, otherwise £7 on the door.
18+ only so please bring ID.
So you don't miss out on future updates, click on the Facebook event page here: http://bit.ly/2nqCTA1
Tickets available here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/press-to-meco-w-special-guests-the-attic-tickets-32854930983
Venue details here:
http://www.forumhertfordshire.co.uk/venue/attic/
https://www.facebook.com/forumhertfordshire/
Press to MECO - listen on Spotify
Press to MECO are a progressive hardcore rock metal pop [insert genre here] band hailing from Crawley/Croydon UK; performing off-kilter, unreasonably catchy songs, full of twists and turns. Alternating vocals blending into 3-part harmonies, coming together with sometimes beautiful, sometimes forceful, always overwhelmingly powerful instrumental breakdowns.
Best Of Enemies - https://bestofenemiesuk.bandcamp.com/
Best of Enemies are a melodic rock band with buoyant choruses and relatable lyrics. "Broody, emotional music with hooks you could land a whale with" - Alex Baker, Kerrang! Radio
Bellevue Days - https://soundcloud.com/bellevue-days
Alt rock / Sludge pop. "Probably my favourite band in the whole world" - Alex Baker - Kerrang
Different People - https://soundcloud.com/differentpeople
4 piece alternative rock band from Essex, drawing on strong influences from indie, punk and grunge.
For more info, check out the links below:
https://www.presstomeco.com/
https://www.facebook.com/bestofenemiesband
https://www.facebook.com/bellevuedays
https://www.facebook.com/DifferentPeopleBand
Different People will be joining Kat Reyes, Leontas, and Ryan Webb at the New Cross Inn on Thursday the 6th of April. This will be be the first gig of the year for Different People so get on down and get involved, tickets just £2 in advance!!!
323 New Cross Road
London, SE14 6AS
Approximately 200m from New Cross Gate tube & rail station and approximately 500m from New Cross tube & rail station.
London buses: 21, 36, 53, 136, 171, 172, 177, 225, 321, 343, 436, 453 & P13 – all stop within 100m of the venue
7.30pm - 12am
£2 in advance or £4 on the door
Tickets available here:
http://www.newcrossinn.com/event/rock-the-thursday/
Venue details here:
www.facebook.com/newcrossinnlondon/
different people
thurs 6th april
new cross inn, london
Gigs of 2016...
DIFFERENT PEOPLE
date: 17 Sept
last stop festival@traitors gate, grays
We are pleased to announce that Indie Rockers Different People will be supporting the amazing Eden Royals fresh back from their US tour with Third Eye Blind to play this years Last Stop Festival at Traitors Gate on the 17th of September. Other great acts on the night include Harper, Spoiler UK, Finding Miranda, Holly Hannigan, and Matt Tubey.
This is a FREE event and guaranteed to be an incredible night of amazing music; you'd be mad to miss this so get on down and get involved!!!!
5pm - 12 midnight
FREE ENTRY
Venue details here:
https://www.facebook.com/traitors.gate.12/
DIFFERENT PEOPLE
date: 27 Aug
The roadtrip & Workshop - old street
Different People headline at the Roadtrip & The Workshop with support from the amazing Leontas, The Hallows, and Moonland.
It’s a Saturday night, a bank holiday weekend, the night tubes are now running, so what are you waiting for!!!
Venue details here:
DIFFERENT PEOPLE
wEDs 20th JULY
Fiddlers Elbow - camden
Different People will be playing at the Fiddlers Elbow on the 20th of July, a legendary venue for live music in London which is situated in the heart of Camden.
7.30pm
£5 Entry
Just take the northern line to Chalk Farm or the number 24 or 46 bus. Or 5 mins walk from The Stables Market Camden.
Venue details here:
DIFFERENT PEOPLE
wEDs 6th JULY
asylum - chelmsford
Different People will be playing at Asylum in Chelmsford on Weds 6th July along with The Harper Brothers who are currently on their UK tour all the way from the French Alps. This is not to be missed!!!!
This venue is based in two of the The Viaduct’s arches in Chelmsford’s West End which is within walking distance of the railway and bus station.
8pm
FREE ENTRY
different people
weds 22nd June
the good ship - kilburn
We are pleased to announce that the band Different People will be playing at The Good Ship on the 22nd June.
Live music from 8 til 11pm + a free jukebox after til 2am.
Guaranteed to be a great night so get on down and get involved!
7.30pm
Tickets are just £4 in advance or alternatively £5 on the door.
30 seconds from The Tricycle Theatre.
1 minute from Brondesbury train station. (North London line)
5 minutes from Kilburn tube station. (Jubilee)
Venue Details here:
http://www.thegoodship.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/thegoodshipNW6/
different people
sat 7th may
the islington - london
In association with Backwater Channel Records, Different People will be playing The Islington Saturday 7th May.
Everyone that pays into the show will receive a drink ticket that will get them a FREE SHOT of Kamikaze or Sambuca at the bar!!!!!
Other bands on the night include:
Rival Karma
LUNAR
serac
7pm
£6 on the door
Tube: Angel (3 mins walk)
Venue Details here:
https://www.facebook.com/theislington/
different people
fri 29th April
traitors gate - Grays
In association with the Thurrocks Arts Collective, Different People will be headlining at Traitors Gate in Grays, Essex on Friday 29th of April.
Other bands on the night include
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JY $uprem£
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Laurel & Scarlett
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Jacksons Warehouse
We are also delighted to announce that we will be hosting John Gathercole's Great Artistic Showdown & Showcase! Four artists, four canvases, 20 minutes for each to make their mark! Expect visual madness from:-
Matt Harris — Matt 'CasualB4dger' Harris
Steve Lawes — Stevedrawes
Emily Meaney — Miss Meaney's
James Quinn — James Quinn — Artist
The finished pieces will be auctioned off for charity at the end of the night.
(charity TBC)
Venue Details here:
www.facebook.com/traitors.gate.12/
different people
Fri 22th april
spice of life - soho
Different Peoples first London gig of 2016 where they will be headlining at the Spice of Life in association wit HotVox promotions. Situated smack bang in the middle of Soho, THE SPICE OF LIFE brings you right to the centre of London’s best music. From jazz and Jamie Cullum to legends such as Bob Dylan, this building has had a historic blend of great names through its doors. Here HOT VOX concocts a flavour filled night of music, with a perfect blend of artists to give this well loved traditional pub a night to remember. So spice up your night and taste some of London’s hottest artists.
Nearest tube stations: Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road tube stations
7pm
EARLY BIRD TICKETS £5 / STANDARD £6
Tickets avaiable here:
Venue Details here:
http://www.hotvox.co.uk/events/hot-vox-485
DIFFERENT PEOPLE
fri 8th april
chinnerys - southend
Different People will be playing Chinnerys in Southend on Friday 8th April.
different people
sat 26th March
firststop festival
Following the roaring success of last Autumn's Last Stop Festival, celebrating up and coming artsists from the region, First Stop Festival promises to be even bigger with more acts and bigger names!
Make sure that you dont miss Differnt People playing alongside many other greats acts including Nova Twins, Eden Royals, Scarlett Echo, Tall Tree Tales, Muertos and Wax Colour.
5pm - Late
FREE ENTRY!
different people
WEDs 23th March
bassment - chelmsford
Different People will be returnning to Bassment in Chelmsford on Wednesday 23rd of March to play songs from their current EP along with some brand new material!!!
8pm - 4am
£6 on the door
different people
fri 18th March
castle Mayne - basildon
Different People will be headlining at the Castle Mayne in Basildon along with the excellent High/Low and. With these 2 acts on the bill this is a gig that is not to be misssed!
DIFFERENT PEOPLE
Thurs 25th FEB
The Edge - basildon
Different People will be returning to The Edge in Basildon on February 25th for a headline gig.
8pm-11pm
FREE ENTRY!
DIFFERENT PEOPLE
Sat 13th feb
The traitors gate - grays
Different People will be joining Red House Glory in supporting the amazing Belle Vue Days who have recently been featured on Apple Beats via Zane Lowe.
Three great bands for your listening pleasure, so get on down to Traitors Gate in Grays on the 13th of Feb, 8-11pm with FREE ENTRY!!
8pm-11pm
FREE ENTRY
www.facebook.com/traitors.gate.12/
DIFFERENT PEOPLE
Thurs 28th jan
The Edge - basildon
Different People will be supporting the amazing HIGH/LOW on their 'Autopsy' album launch on the 28th January along with the fantastic DENIERS.
Come down and check out some EXCELLENT music FOR FREE! That's right FREE entry and some of the best music you've ever heard!
So get down for the 28th January people! This is gonna be a good one!!!
8pm-11pm
FREE ENTRY!
DIFFERENT PEOPLE
Sat 9th jan
The traitors gate - Grays
Following on from the success of their EP launch at Bassment back in November, Different People will be headlining at The Traitors Gate in Grays for their first gig of the new year.
Great things are happening for this band in 2016 so get on down to out new year gig and get involved!
www.facebook.com/traitors.gate.12/
EP LAUNCH!!!!
Thurs 27th nov
bassment club - Chelmsford
Coinciding with the launch of their debut EP entitiled Picture Perfect, Different People will be playing at Bassment in Chelmsford of the 27th November. Come along and join us in our celebrations and take the opportunity to hear these guys performing live at this great venue.
8pm - 4am
£6 on the door
Coinciding with the launch of their debut EP entitiled Picture Perfect, Different People will be playing at Bassment in Chelmsford of the 27th November. Come along and join us in our celebrations and take the opportunity to hear these guys performing live at this great venue.
8pm - 4am
£6 on the door