Old Mercia

Old Mercia are a 5 piece band based in Tunbridge Wells. They play a nice blend of indie folk music with a grungey overtone. Think Neil Young meets The Lumineers and Fleet Foxes with some Mumford and Sons thrown in. Their story involves a huge amount of coincidence. These old school friends, who grew up […]
The Varlies

Formed way back in the early nineties this popular local band are still going strong.When they’re at full strength, you’ll find all five ‘Varlies’ on stage together having fun and loving the live stuff.They are never more at home than when playing on stage together and sharing their passion and love for musicwith everybody else […]
Sophie Charles

Growing up in France I’ve always had a deep passion for music and performing and began playing the violin at the age of 5. In 2023, I moved to the UK and picked up one of my father’s guitars for company and it very quickly became my new best friend. This marked the beginning of a […]
The Hi-Vibes

With a strong range of classic stuff from 70’s, to current songs that will get the crowd wanting more! Whether it’s the Cranberries, Oasis, Alanis Morissette, Katy Perry, or Kelly Clarkson, we will give you an amazing show! Of course we have all the great ones for the crowds, guaranteed to lift the roof ! […]
Karobela

Alt-indie powerhouse Karobela deliver a bold, unapologetic soundtrack for ANYONE stepping confidently into their power. If you’re rising from the ashes, Karobela will be your theme song. For fans of PVRIS, Paramore, everything in between and beyond, Karobela’s tidal wave of distortion-soaked riffs, infectious grooves, and outrageously catchy hooks effortlessly blend alt-rock, indie, pop, and […]
The Kinky Machine

The Kinky Machine came to life in early 2024 when Paul ‘Pablo’ Annis and Chris ‘Gussybear’ Gussman met at a Philip Sayce concert after not seeing each other for a few years. The two had been playing in various bands together over the last 3 decades but never really doing their own thing. This time, after a few […]
Chloe Gorringe

My name is Chloe Gorringe. I am a singer/songwriter from Tunbridge Wells. I play the piano, guitar and have started to learn the flute. I like incorporating my piano and guitar playing into my original songs when I perform them live. I have recently got into producing my songs on FL Studio. I am thrilled […]
Calico

Calico is a Kent-based Neo-Soul/New Jazz band with leader Caroline writing very personal songs that the rest of the members then flesh out with incredible hooks and beats. With Steve McCormack on electric guitar, Steve Mealing on bass, Paul May on drums, and Harriet Langley on backing vocals, this band is bursting with talent and […]
Prismatiqk

Prismatiqk are Monaz Parry and Steven Horry – a multi-instrumentalist duo who make genre-hopping, slickly self-produced pop with a synth-driven heart. Regular raiders of the dressing-up box, their live sets are a whirl of improvised choreo, sequins and confetti cannons, with tracks that swoop between dark and evocative EDM, scuzzy two-step, chillpop, dramatic drum and […]
Flux Capacitor

The members of Flux Capacitor are no strangers to Local & Live, having played in various different bands over the years. Now Dale, Mike and Tim have cone together to form the function band that takes you on a whirlwind journey across genres and decades. Expect to hear tracks from your favourite bands and artists […]