Events

Events

After another week averaging an event a day, there's no stopping the amount of artists visiting Kingston in the coming days and weeks. The Wedding Present's long sold out Kingston College gig on Saturday is followed by in-stores from Anteros and Lucy Rose before Jaws' return to New Slang on Thursday. Lots more happening including recently announced gigs from Peter Doherty and Lewis Capaldi. Don't miss out. Turn on alerts from @BanquetRecords on twitter, facebook and instagram... but most importantly, being on the mailing list via BanquetRecords.com/mailouts

Lucy Rose Monday 25th March at Banquet Records, 6:00pm Just days after the release of her new album, Lucy Rose returns to Kingston to play in the shop. Following on from her stunning 2017 album, Something's Changing, Lucy is back with another offering of her mesmerizing voice and songwriting for No Words Left. If Something’s Changing was an artist rediscovering their voice, No Words Left is Lucy using that voice to devastatingly frank effect. Lyrically and musically fearless, this record is a beautifully intense, but often unsettling listen. It’s a body of work, a fine modern example of the enduring strength of the album format. "I always hope my music would be a comfort to someone, however this record may not be the easiest listen. But it’s in its discomfort I believe a different form of comfort can be found. I’m certain of it." In-store Grade B. Priority will be given to anyone who orders a copy of No Words Left from us. Albums and tickets for collection at our shop on the evening of the in-store. Please bring your order number with you. CD | LP

Anteros Tuesday 26th March at Banquet Records, 6:00pm Celebrating the release of their new album, Anteros visit the shop. The debut full length from the delightful indie-poppers is titled When We Land and features a wonderful dose of melodic, infectious, hook driven tracks that's certain to get your head nodding and foot stomping. The album for us was like an initiation into life in your twenties. I think you hit your twenties and you realise you actually don’t know a lot about life and you have to start figuring everything out from there, so the whole album is about life lessons in a way. We recorded it with Charlie Andrew who’s worked with some amazing artists like Marika Hackman and alt-J and Crystal Fighters. A lot of it was recorded live as well. It’s been an awesome experience to have the chance to be like, ‘this is our slower song’ or ‘this is going to be the more vulnerable one’, because up until now, it’s all been quite uptempo. In-store Grade B. Priority will be given to anyone who orders a copy of When We Land from us. Albums and tickets for collection at our shop on the evening of the in-store - please bring your order number with you. CD | LP

Jaws / New Slang Thursday 28th March at New Slang, 9:00pm Just before the release of their new album, JAWS play at New Slang. The third full length album from the Birmingham band is titled The Ceiling, and it has seen them push their lush dream-pop / shoegazey indie-rock even further, experimenting with new textures and a larger sound. We're super excited to hear these new songs live and welcome them back to Kingston & New Slang. Recording again with Gethin Pearson, who also produced 'Simplicity', the album represents another musical leap forward for the band, adding new textures and further honing a sound that has been theirs since their inception. TIMES TBC, but we expect Doors - 9:00pm Truman Dinosaur - 9:30pm JAWS - 10:30pm Support for this show is coming from London's art-pop / indie-rockers, Truman Dinosaur, who were last here at New Slang supporting Peace a year ago. New Slang is an over 18s event, and is strict on ID. Please bring photo ID with you on the night, whatever age you are. New Slang is held at Pryzm, 154 Clarence St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1QP Albums and tickets will be posted separately; the album's release date is 5th April. New Slang Ticket CD | LP

Unkle Monday 1st April at Banquet Records, 6:00pm Just after the release of his new full length album, UNKLE returns to the shop to play a DJ set. The Mo' Wax mainman, DJ, Composer, remixer and overall hugely influential artist was last here celebrating the release of The Road: Part 1 but he's now coming back in honour of The Road: Part 2 with another one of his fantastic and engaging electronic DJ sets. Following on from the critically acclaimed The Road: Part I, James Lavelle's UNKLE returns with the follow up The Road: Part II / Lost Highway, split across two parts with 22 tracks, James described this journey as having "more of a mixtape aesthetic being the ultimate road trip". In-store Grade B. Priority will be given to anyone who orders a copy of The Road: Part 2 from us. CD | LP

Marry Waterson / Emily Barker Wednesday 3rd April at Banquet Records, 6:00pm Celebrating the release of their new album, Marry Waterson & Emily Barker play in the shop. The collaborative album is titled 'A Window To Other Ways', and will see them combine they acclaimed folk / roots songwriting. Waterson and Barker discovered an immediate kinship when they started writing together. The intriguing combination of Waterson's poetic lyrics and Barker's eclectic musicality has been shaped in the studio by musical polymath Adem Ilhan. The resulting collection of songs pushes the boundaries of Barker and Waterson's renowned roots styles, venturing into a diverse union of genres - contemporary folk, country and soul nestles comfortably alongside lilting indie and playful blues. ‘A Window To Other Ways' is the product of two revered musicians embarking upon an exciting, explorative journey, and a charmed collaboration. In-store Grade C. Priority will be given to anyone who orders a copy of A Window To Other Ways from us. Albums will be posted, tickets are for collection at the shop on the day of the in-store. Please bring your order number with you. CD | LP

Rozi Plain Thursday 4th April at Banquet Records, 5:30pm The day before her new full length solo album is released Rozi Plain visits the shop. Playing her finely crafted and extremely delightful indie-folk songs. Rozi Plain has been making music since her brother taught her a few chords on the guitar aged 13. Raised in Winchester, she spent a few years studying art and painting boats in Bristol, where she began collaborating with long-term friends Kate Stables (This Is The Kit) and Rachael Dadd among many others on a thriving local scene. It was there that Rozi made her first two albums, 2008’s Inside Over Here and 2012’s Joined Sometimes Unjoined, each works of deliciously sad and beautiful pop full of heart-wrenching harmonies dotted with unexpected instrumental flourishes. Released in April 2015 on Lost Map and featuring contributions from Hot Chip’s Alexis Taylor among others her last album Friend was a deeply meaningful and wonderfully measured ode to memory, place, companionship and music’s remarkable power as an emotional salve. A companion album of remixes, unreleased tracks and radio sessions, Friend Of A Friend, was released in 2016. In-store Grade B. Priority will be given to anyone who orders a copy of What A Boost from us. CD | LP

Circa Waves Thursday 4th April at Banquet Records, 7:00pm, (All Ages) Just before their 18+ show at New Slang, Circa Waves play a set for under 18s. The third full length album from the awesome Circa Waves is titled What's It Like Over There. It'll see the band return to Kingston for the third time and we can't wait for another dose of their infectious, energetic and anthemic indie-rock. Recorded in just one month, and renewing their blossoming co-producing relationship with Alan Moulder (Foals, The Killers), What’s It Like Over There? is an album that’s creatively unshackled and refuses to stay still. It fuses the visceral thrill of rock music with a slick pop sound, its themes of modern ennui, emotional fragility and all the inside-outs and upside-downs of relationships making it a record that could only have been made now. In-store Grade A. Priority will be given to anyone who orders a copy of What's It Like Over There from us. CD | LP

Circa Waves / New Slang Thursday 4th April at New Slang, 9:00pm, (18+) The night before their new album is released, Circa Waves play at New Slang. The third full length album from the awesome Circa Waves is titled What's It Like Over There. It'll see the band return to New Slang for the third time and we can't wait for another dose of their infectious, energetic and anthemic indie-rock. Recorded in just one month, and renewing their blossoming co-producing relationship with Alan Moulder (Foals, The Killers), What’s It Like Over There? is an album that’s creatively unshackled and refuses to stay still. It fuses the visceral thrill of rock music with a slick pop sound, its themes of modern ennui, emotional fragility and all the inside-outs and upside-downs of relationships making it a record that could only have been made now. TIMES TBC but we expect doors to be at 9:00pm with the band on at 10:30pm. New Slang is an over 18s event, and is strict on ID. Please bring photo ID with you on the night, whatever age you are. New Slang is held at Pryzm, 154 Clarence St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1QP Albums and tickets will be posted separately; the album's release date is 5th April. New Slang Ticket CD | LP

Sigrid Thursday 11th April at Pryzm, 7:00pm, 14+ Following the release of her hugely anticipated debut album, Sigrid plays an all ages set at Pryzm. This will be her first Kingston visit as she plays an all ages set at Pryzm as well as an 18+ show at New Slang in the same night. The debut album from the Norwegian pop prodigy is titled Sucker Punch and is full of energised electro-pop smashers and she's become a shop fave in the last few months. We're super excited and you should be too. Sigrid’s defiant pop was catapulted into the public consciousness last year with the zeitgeist defining ‘Don’t Kill My Vibe’; the certified-Gold ‘Strangers’, A-List record ‘High Five’, critically lauded RAW EP and new single ‘Sucker Punch’. The pop prodigy has also been chosen to perform at the Royal Variety Show and Top of the Pops Christmas special, as well as supporting George Ezra and Maroon 5 in 2019. TIMES TBC but we expect doors to be at 7:00pm with Sigrid on at 8:00pm with a strict curfew of 9:00pm. To combat touts, customers will be required to give their name when purchasing tickets and will be required to produce photo ID matching that name for entry to the gig. Tickets are not transferable. The name of the lead booker will be on all tickets. Where more than one ticket has been purchased, all guests in the party must enter the venue together. To gain entry to the show, the lead booker must bring the tickets along with valid photo ID matching the name on the tickets. Pryzm is all ages for this show - ticket holders under 14yrs of age must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult 18+. Over 18s should still bring VALID PHOTO ID (passport, driving licence, PASS card) for admission. Pryzm, 154 Clarence St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1QP CD | LP

Sigrid / New Slang Thursday 11th April at New Slang, 9:00pm, 18+ Following the release of her hugely anticipated debut album, Sigrid plays at New Slang. This will be her first Kingston visit as she plays an all ages set at Pryzm as well as an 18+ show at New Slang in the same night. The debut album from the Norwegian pop prodigy is titled Sucker Punch and is full of energised electro-pop smashers and she's become a shop fave in the last few months. We're super excited and you should be too. Sigrid’s defiant pop was catapulted into the public consciousness last year with the zeitgeist defining ‘Don’t Kill My Vibe’; the certified-Gold ‘Strangers’, A-List record ‘High Five’, critically lauded RAW EP and new single ‘Sucker Punch’. The pop prodigy has also been chosen to perform at the Royal Variety Show and Top of the Pops Christmas special, as well as supporting George Ezra and Maroon 5 in 2019. TIMES TBC but we expect doors to be at 9:00pm with Sigrid on at 10:30pm. To combat touts, customers will be required to give their name when purchasing tickets and will be required to produce photo ID matching that name for entry to the gig. Tickets are not transferable. The name of the lead booker will be on all tickets. Where more than one ticket has been purchased, all guests in the party must enter the venue together. To gain entry to the show, the lead booker must bring the tickets along with valid photo ID matching the name on the tickets. New Slang is an over 18s event, and is strict on ID. Please bring photo ID with you on the night, whatever age you are. New Slang is held at Pryzm, 154 Clarence St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1QP New Slang Ticket CD | LP

Set It Off Friday 19th April at The Fighting Cocks, Matinee To celebrate the release of their new album, Set It Off play a Matinee show at The Fighting Cocks on Good Friday. The fourth full length from the LA pop-rockers, titled Midnight sees the band push their huge and anthemic and hook-filled songs with ultra slick and bombastic production. The band have become known for creating their own original brand of pop music, infusing bold electronic elements that guide loud, driving rock instrumentations with guitar riffs as catchy as the choruses and an overall feel-good, dance-worthy vibe. Commanding attention, Set It Off bring authenticity back to pop music in a bold and unapologetic way. Times TBC but we expect Set It Off on stage at 3:00pm This is a 14+ show but please still bring photo ID. Albums+Tickets are available from £14. Alternative options available here. The Fighting Cocks is at 56 Old London Road, Kingston, KT2 6QA CD

Tom May / Roger Harvey Tuesday 23rd April at The Fighting Cocks We're delighted to present an evening of songs and stories with Tom May & Roger Harvey. You'll recognise Tom May with his ace work in The Menzingers and Roger Harvey of Pennsylvania with his ace rock-singer-songwriting, we're super excited to see what they're bringing on this co-headline tour. Expect a night of excellent storytelling with punk-rock songwriting like no others. Times TBC but we expect doors to be at 7:30pm. The Fighting Cocks is an 18+ venue. Please bring photo ID. The Fighting Cocks is at 56 Old London Road, Kingston, KT2 6QA

Angel Du$t Monday 27th May at Banquet Records, 6:00pm Just after the release of their new album, Angel Du$t play a stripped back set in the shop. The new full length album from the awesome Baltimore punk rockers follows on from their 2016 breakthrough album Rock The Fuck On Forever. Angel Du$t is made up of members from Trapped Under Ice and Turnstile, two very hardcore band, but here they give themselves an outlet to create wonderful and uplifting tunes. Production duties handled by the legendary Will Yip. We're super excited for this in-store. The band are in the UK for Slamdunk Festival on the weekend just before, make sure you come down here to see them on a much different sized stage. Yellow vinyl LP is very limited, with only 150 allocated to UK. In-store Grade B. Priority will be given to anyone who orders a copy of Pretty Buff from us. CD | LP

Pup / Milk Teeth Monday 8th April at The Fighting Cocks To celebrate the release of the new album, PUP return to The Fighting Cocks. We're super excited for the third album from the Canadian punks, this time in support of Morbid Stuff. At Kingston's go-to punk venue, The Fighting Cocks, their infectious mix of party-punk-rock is noisy and super anthemic. This will be a fun, sweaty sold out show, don't miss it. As if that wasn't good enough, somehow Milk Teeth will be jumping in on support as well! Times TBC but we expect doors to be at 7:30pm. Album+Tickets are available from £18, alternative options here. PLEASE NOTE: If you choose Collect In-store as your delivery option your full order, including tickets, will need to be collected from our shop rather than from the venue. ALL upgrade tickets are for collection at the venue, please bring your order number with you. The Fighting Cocks is an 18+ venue. Please bring photo ID. The Fighting Cocks is at 56 Old London Road, Kingston, KT2 6QA CD | LP

Peter Doherty / New Slang Thursday 25th April at New Slang, 9:00pm Just before the release of his new album, Peter Doherty returns to New Slang with his new band, The Puta Madres, to celebrate the release of the self-titled record 'Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres'. Pete Doherty was last in town in 2012 and we're super excited to have him back for the third time. ‘Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres’ was recorded live to beautifully capture the essence and spirit of the Puta Madres at a family home overlooking a fishing village in Étretat Normandy, over 4 days last summer and mixed at Urchin Studios (East London). The album is engineered by Dan Cox (Laura Marling, Thurston Moore, Florence & The Machine)and produced by Jai Stanley (long time friend and manager). ‘Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres’ is a devastatingly intimate portrait of love, loss, being lost, happiness, tragedy, addiction and the power of the human soul to transcend its darker levels. TIMES TBC but we expect doors to be at 9:00pm with the band on at 10:30pm. After the show, it's New Slang as usual where you can expect to hear the likes of The Vaccines, Catfish & The Bottlemen, The Cribs, Courteeners, The Shins, Circa Waves and many more until 2AM. New Slang is an over 18s event, and is strict on ID. Please bring photo ID with you on the night, whatever age you are. New Slang is held at Pryzm, 154 Clarence St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1QP CD | LP

Fat White Family Friday 26th April at Pryzm, 7:00pm Celebrating the release of their new album, Fat White Family play at Pryzm. Acclaimed for their unique and lush concoction of indie-pschedila / post-punk, the South London band unveil their 3rd full length Serfs Up. Serfs Up! is a lush and masterful work, lascivious and personal. Tropical, sympathetic and monumental. It invites the listener in rather than repel them through wilful abrasion. Fat White Family have broken previous default patterns of behaviour, and as such their third album heralds a new day dawning. Gregorian chants, jackboot glam beats, string flourishes, sophisticated and lush cocktail exotica, electro funk and the twin spirits of Alan Vega and Afrika Bambaataa punctuate the record at various junctures, while the dramatic production of Feet is as immaculately-rendered as ‘Hounds of Love’-era Kate Bush. The dirt is still there of course, but scrape it away and you’ll find a purring engine, gleaming chrome. TIMES TBC but we expect doors to be at 7:00pm with Fat White Family on at 8:00pm Pryzm is all ages for this show - ticket holders under 14 years of age must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult 18+. Over 18s should still bring VALID PHOTO ID (passport, driving licence, PASS card) for admission. Pryzm, 154 Clarence St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1QP Albums and tickets will be dispatched together; the album's release date is 19th April CD | LP

Bands FC Weds 16th - Sun 23rd June at Banquet Records We're delighted to host a Bands FC exhibition at Banquet over four days in June. If you, like Banquet, love music AND football, then this is for you. Bands as Football Teams, Football Teams as Bands. On our poster is Death Cab For Cutie sharing a crest with the other DCFC Derby County, then there's Christine And The Queens Park Rangers... you get the drift. Take some time out of your schedule to check this out, it's a great fun event and we’ll have postcards, button badges, prints and a bit more on sale at the pop-up shop. If you're interested in particular bands, do let us know which ones. Times TBC nearer the event, but we're expecting 3-6 on Thurs and Fri and longer hours over the weekend.

Lewis Capaldi / New Slang Thursday 23rd May at New Slang, 9:00pm Last of the tickets are over the counter at Banquet. Just after the release of his new album, Lewis Capaldi plays at New Slang. Celebrating the release of his hugely anticipated debut full length, titled 'Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent', the Scottish singer-songwriter / people's hero, Lewis Capaldi will play his first Banquet show. Huge and raw songs with powerhouse vocals, we're super excited for this. "I'm excited for it to be released and have people finally be able to hear a full body of work from me for the first time. Should it bomb completely or receive an absolute critical lambasting, don't worry, it's just my life's work up until this point..." TIMES TBC but we expect doors to be at 9:00pm with Lewis Capaldi on at 10:30pm. New Slang is an over 18s event, and is strict on ID. Please bring photo ID with you on the night, whatever age you are. New Slang is held at Pryzm, 154 Clarence St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1QP New Slang Ticket CD | LP

Foals Thursday 27th June at Pryzm, 7:00pm (14+) To combat touts, customers will be required to give their name when purchasing tickets and will be required to produce photo ID matching that name for entry to the gig. Tickets are not transferable. The name of the lead booker will be on all tickets. Where more than one ticket has been purchased, all guests in the party must enter the venue together. To gain entry to the show, the lead booker must bring the tickets along with valid photo ID matching the name on the tickets. Celebrating the release of their new album, FOALS return to Kingston to play an all ages show ahead of their 18+ New Slang gig. They'll be playing their new album Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost - Part 1 in it's entirety as well as previewing a few select tracks from Part 2. The band play an absolutely thrilling and genre-bending fusion of indie-rock-dance-punk and put on an incredible live show that's not to be missed. We're super happy to see them return to Kingston in this exciting time. Fundamentally tethered but possessing their own personalities, the two bodies capture the most compelling, ambitious and cohesive creations they’ve ever produced. Eager to break the traditional pop song structure which they felt they were becoming increasingly tapered to, the 20 tracks defy expectation. There are exploratory, progressive-tinged tracks alongside atmospheric segues which make the music an experience rather than a mere collection of songs. Yet the band’s renowned ability to wield relentless grooves with striking power and skyscraper hooks also reaches new heights. TIMES TBC but we expect doors to be at 7:00pm with FOALS on at 8:00pm. Pryzm is all ages for this show - under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. Over 18s should bring PHOTO ID (driving license / passport). Pryzm, 154 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames (KT1 1QP) Albums and tickets will be dispatched separately, with tickets arriving closer to the date of the show CD | LP

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