THE HERETICS / CALICO PALACE / MUM & DAD TALK TO ANIMALS / MOMENTS FROM GLORY
Thursday 20th August
NXT GEN Promotions @ Club 85
NXT GEN true to its name, nurtures the “next generation” of musicians and showcases some of the best and newest. You’re likely to discover your next favourite band at Club 85 with NXT GEN, so check out the 4 bands performing on this event via their social links below and grab your tickets in advance today.
4 Bands / One Amazing Night:
The Heretics:
The Heretics are an Alt-Rock outfit hailing from the UK.
Reminiscent of Alternative Artists through the late nineties to present including Taking Back Sunday, The Gaslight Anthem, Dave Hause, Green Day, You Me at Six and Neck Deep, they deliver a hit of nostalgia with their blend of melancholic lyrics and high energy melodies.
‘When Modern Meets Nostalgia’ – Paris Munro, Kerrang!
Instagram Link:
https://www.instagram.com/the_heretics_band
Calico Palace:
Calico Palace is a three-piece alternative rock / pop-punk band from Milton Keynes, blending high-energy hooks with emotional depth and a modern edge.
Formed in 2022, the band draws inspiration from genre giants like New Found Glory and Saves The Day, channelling that influence into a sound that’s punchy, melodic, and instantly memorable.
Since hitting the scene, Calico Palace has quickly carved out their place in the UK rock circuit. They’ve toured the UK multiple times, building a reputation for tight, dynamic live performances and crowd-moving choruses. Their rising momentum has also earned them spots on BBC Introducing, showcasing their songs to an even wider audience.
Signing to Engineer Records in 2025, Calico Palace continue to evolve their song writing and sharpen their identity — delivering music filled with raw honesty, big melodies, and the restless spirit of modern pop-punk. Fueled by ambition and a clear sense of direction, the band is firmly establishing themselves as one of the most exciting emerging acts from their region.
Calico Palace are Travis Sanders (Vocals and Guitars), Ander Mendia Gutierrez (Bass and Vocals) and George Spennewyn (Drums).
Mum & Dad Talk To Animals:
Cathartic Midlands Emo. Raw, vulnerable lyricism meets an unapologetically intense sound.
Instagram Link:
https://www.instagram.com/mumanddadtalktoanimals
Moments From Glory:
With origins in 2014 (as a 5-piece band),
“Moments From Glory” are a Hard Rock, Punk and Metal outfit, based in
Hertfordshire. The band’s influences span the decades from 1970’s Rock, right through to modern day Metal.
The current incarnation of MFG (re-invented in 2022) now perform as a power trio.
Together, Russ, Phil & Graham have compiled a full set of original anthemic tunes. Check us out!
Instagram Link:
https://www.instagram.com/momentsfromglory
Doors: 6.45pm
Entry: £8 + 10% booking fee in advanced / £10 on the door
Age: Persons aged 16+ may attend without a chaperone provided they have photo ID – younger patrons can be signed in at the door and accompanied for the duration of the show by a responsible adult.
Earplugs are available on request.
Downstairs bar open from 12pm.
We are just a 5 minute stroll from the station; like all of our gigs, this show finishes well in time for the last trains North and South to Cambridge, Peterborough and London.
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