Club 85

Bloodstock Metal 2 the Masses - Hitchin - Heat 3. www.facebook.com/M2TMHITCHIN Club 85 and Bloodstock M2TM are uniting again for 2024, giving more of your favourite unsigned bands a chance to play Bloodstock Open Air and get their names out there! This will be the last M2TM to be hosted at our current location - […]

One of the UK’s most successful songwriters, Mark Chadwick, has co-written 20 chart singles and 6 Top 40 albums (including a Number 1) as part of the Levellers, the band he has fronted for over 25 years.Still going strong, the Levellers are festival favourites and have cemented their cherished status with headline performances at Glastonbury, […]

Theatre of Hate + guests In 1980, Kirk Brandon formed Theatre Of Hate from the ashes of heralded punk band The Pack. Joining Kirk on vocals were notable punk musicians Stan Stammers and Luke Rendall, along with old school friend, Steve Guthrie and Canadian born John Boy Lennard, who revolutionised the bands sound with his […]

Bloodstock Metal 2 the Masses – Hitchin – Heat 2. www.facebook.com/M2TMHITCHIN Club 85 and Bloodstock M2TM are uniting again for 2023, giving more of your favourite unsigned bands a chance to play Bloodstock Open Air and get there names out there! Come on Hitchin, lets show ’em what we’re made of! Get down here and […]

The original tribute to The Cure ‘The Cureheads’ return to Club 85 in Hitchin on Sat 4th May following their sell out show at the venue in Feb 2023.   The Cureheads have been together since 1990 and celebrated 30 years together in 2020. They have recreated the look, sound and atmosphere of shows by […]

The Pad Presents... THE ORB + Guests Very pleased to announce we are bringing THE ORB to Club 85 in Hitchin for an intimate show on Friday 3rd May. Thirty-five years since Alex Paterson lit the multi-coloured touchpaper on The Orb’s interstellar space odyssey, he continues to swerve, becoming his own tribute act by never […]

Bloodstock Metal 2 the Masses – Hitchin – Heat 1. www.facebook.com/M2TMHITCHIN Club 85 and Bloodstock M2TM are uniting again for 2023, giving more of your favourite unsigned bands a chance to play Bloodstock Open Air and get there names out there! Come on Hitchin, lets show ’em what we’re made of! Get down here and […]

Combining global music, reggae, fusion and punk influences, Jah Wobble has entranced the world with his hypnotic bass riffs for over four decades and has become one of Britain's most influential and distinct bass players. Accompanied by his band, Invaders of the Heart, Jah Wobble is reborn into a new decade as defiant as ever […]

***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED*** The original date was Sat 2nd March Dub Pistols return to Club 85 for a night of Jungle / Drum & Bass. This time we bring you a blend of old and new! Selecta J-Man has been tearing up the Jungle scene with huge tunes such as 'Couple Guiness', whereas […]

JACOB SKINNER Jacob Skinner is an Indie Pop/Rock Artist backed by a band that consists of Sam Harris (Drummer), Dylan Forrest (Lead Guitarist) & Daisy Pepper (Bassist). He has released 5 singles and 1 E.P so far and his latest track called ‘Live’ has really started gaining traction ahead of his upcoming releases. BBC Introducing […]

As close as we can get to St Georges Day on a weekend night we are delighted to bring The Dekkertones back to Club 85 in Hitchin for a ‘St Georges Day Skank’. The DekkerTones are a 9 piece ska / reggae / rocksteady / 2tone covers band playing authentic ska and reggae from the […]

We are very pleased to announce a show with a brand new, highest of the high quality tribute to some of the greatest music ever made. Ultimate RnB are a full 7 piece live band featuring session musicians and vocalists that have played with some stone cold legends. This Midlands based band consists of three […]

The unholy union of Musikal Sin Promotions and re-activated Bloodline Promotions will be bringing this line-up to Club 85: Grave Lines - The London/Brighton-based quartet will be bringing their 'heavy gloom' to Hitchin. Brooding doom metal with an air of post-punk, Grave Lines are a leading name in the UK's doom scene, having played at […]

The Wedding Present The Wedding Present have had eighteen UK Top 40 hit singles… not bad for a band that has, from its inception, stubbornly refused to play the record industry’s game. It all started in 1985 when David Lewis Gedge boarded a National Express coach in London with 500 records packed into a pair […]

Yorkshire based rockers MÖRDERSTEIN are the ultimate tribute to German Industrial Metal Gods Rammstein make their debut at Club 85 in Hitchin on Sat 6th April 2024. The six-piece band led by Brüno Stahl are a fusion of huge Guitars, haunting Electro Keyboards, thunderous Percussion and soaring vocals. Mörderstein deliver classic Rammstein anthems in an […]

A HUGE night at Club 85! "The UK's Ultimate sound, look & vibe alike Bob Marley Tribute Live & Direct from the Heart of the UK THE MARLEY EXPERIENCE https://www.facebook.com/groups/themarleyexperience The world's no1 Sound Look & Vibe alike Bob Marley Tribute band with a difference, with our lead vocalist Lionart & his undeniable vocal resemblance […]

After numerous sell-out shows at the venue we are very pleased to announce NIRVANA UK have agreed to make one final return to CLUB 85 in HITCHIN on Saturday 30th March. Tearing up venues up and down the UK and around Europe the band are formed of 3 die hard Nirvana fans who love nothing […]

JUST RADIOHEAD Performing the music of Radiohead! “So authentic … not a beat missed!” “Amazing set … your performance was the highlight of my weekend” “Having never seen Radiohead live I was really excited to catch your set … and wasn’t disappointed!” Just Radiohead are the UK’s leading Radiohead tribute band, replicating and performing the […]

THE CLASS A 5 Piece indie rock band from Luton https://www.facebook.com/TheClassLuton THE GREENSANDS Indie Rock ALMAMOR Almamor are an experimental rock band that creates music beyond trends and styles! https://www.facebook.com/almamorUK TIPTOE APOLLO Fast, loud, energetic rock. The music of a restless generation. Have you heard of Tiptoe Apollo? https://www.facebook.com/tiptoeapolloband Ticket Link: https://www.ticketweb.uk/event/the-class-the-greensands-almamor-club-85-tickets/ Doors: 8pm Age: […]

The St Chris Afro/Funk Collective (A.K.A. The St Chris Jazz and World Music Ensemble) is hosting it’s yearly charity gig at Club 85 in Hitchin on March 27th; featuring a host of St Chris musicians, plus another appearance from the UK’s leading Afrobeat artist, and former Fela Kuti bandmate, Dele Sosimi. The concert is curated […]

Guess who's back and pissed-off again? The King Blues are back on tour with a full headline set of old classics. The King Blues are a British punk rock band from London credited for fusing punk and hip hop together with influences from ska and spoken word. The King Blues will be joined by brat-pop […]

In Celebration of his 70th Birthday Nick Boxall invites you to his party featuring a tribute to his all time favourite act The Sensational Alex Harvey Band. The Sensational Alex Harvey Experience are a 5 piece outfit from Glasgow and are officially the UK's Number 1 tribute to Scottish legend's THE SENSATIONAL ALEX HARVEY BAND. […]

The mighty Noasis touch down in Hitchin with their 1st show at Club 85 on Saturday 16th March for one giant party and a celebration of one of the greatest bands this country has ever produced. Noasis is the definitive tribute band to Manchester's five-piece super group Oasis. Since their formation in 2006 and with […]

*SECOND SHOW ADDED BY PUBLIC DEMAND* The mighty Noasis touch down in Hitchin with their 2nd show at Club 85 on Friday 15th March for one giant party and a celebration of one of the greatest bands this country has ever produced. Noasis is the definitive tribute band to Manchester's five-piece super group Oasis. Since […]

Tellers Scribe For Millennia there have been stories told, tales of History, Legend and Lore. Every generation requires a band of storytellers to keep the pages turning. Where Bards have roamed and Authors have collected history there has always been the Tellers Scribe. Guardians of the Library of the unknown. Wordsmiths of tales old and […]

DAYBREAK Daybreak, a vibrant 6-piece band hailing from Bedfordshire, fuses raw and gritty tones with a powerful melodic touch, crafting a captivating auditory experience WKTD SHARPER SIDE Sharper Side are a high energy 3-piece pop-punk band based in Herts and North London, mixing the classic 2000's alt sound with hard rock elements to keep it […]

JAZZ UP! presents… BILLY POD - Quintessence + the Joe English Trio + DJ Sten King Billy Pod is an award-winning Greek drummer based in London. His debut album "Drums to Heal Society” (2019) has given him a prominent position among the new generation of international drummers and demonstrates his compelling skills as a composer […]

Showcasing bands who are twisting metal and alt-rock into new shapes, we'll have: Tribe Of Ghosts - Coming back to 85, Brighton's TOG have continued their musical evolution into a formidable live act. TOG'S current form began in 2022 when founder Adam Sedgwick chose to scrap their old material and start afresh, creating a post-metal/industrial […]

FERAL PROMOTIONS PRESENTS Chinned https://www.instagram.com/chinnedpv Sex germs https://www.instagram.com/sexgerms Feign https://www.instagram.com/feign_hc Abe https://www.instagram.com/abesoundz Nethernaut https://www.instagram.com/nethernautband Catharge Must Be destroyed https://www.instagram.com/carthagegrind Tickets: £5 + 10% booking fee or £6 on the door Please scroll down this page to purchase tickets. Doors: 6:00pm Age: 16+ with photo ID – younger patrons can be signed in at the door and […]

The release of Neverworld's 3rd full length album with special guests Forged in Black and Tales of Time. Neverworld  A Traditional heavy metal band, hailing from Hertfordshire, England. https://www.facebook.com/NeverworldMetal Forged In Black Pure, unashamed heavy metal! https://www.facebook.com/forgedinblacks Tales of Time https://www.facebook.com/talesoftimeofficial Doors: 7pm Tickets: £6.50 + 10% Booking Fee, or £8 on the door. Please […]

CBGB's comes to Club 85 with 'Bootleg Blondie' on Sat 3rd Feb.   Expect to hear some of the greatest hits across a vast back catalogue inc: Heart of Glass, Dreaming, Union City Blue, The Tide Is High, Rapture, Atomic, Hanging on the Telephone, (I'm Always Touched by Your) Presence Dear, In the Flesh, Rip […]

Sack Sabbath are Europe's best known, longest serving and most authentic tribute to the masters of metal, Black Sabbath. Sack Sabbath were formed in 2002, and in the past two decades have delighted audiences across the UK and Europe with their stunning take on the classic era of Black Sabbath. Playing only the very blackest […]

Pleased to announce the legendary GINGER WILDHEART will be making a rare appearance at CLUB 85 on Sunday 21st January. For this show Ginger will be exclusively revisiting the back catalogue of THE WILDHEARTS. Tickets priced £15 are on sale from 10am on Friday 20th October and are available from Seetickets and the local outlets […]

ELECTRIC BLACK - ALBUM RELEASE! We're thrilled to be celebrating the release of our 2nd album - LATE NIGHT LIGHTNING - with a hometown show at Club 85 Hitchin. Come join us for what will be a very special night Tickets: £12 + 10% Booking fee or £16 OTD Doors: 7pm Age: 18+ with photo […]

Resonant Frequencies to bring S.P.Y to Hitchin for the first time on Saturday the 6th of January 2024!! *** AGE RESTRICTION! 18+ ONLY! *** Resonant Frequencies are bringing you a star of the Drum and Bass the scene, S.P.Y. // S.P.Y // S.P.Y – Moving to London from São Paulo, S.P.Y was quick to establish […]

Dub Pistols presents: NYE at Club 85, Hitchin Jungle / Drum & Bass >>> LINEUP <<<< Dub Pistols (DJ Set) Deekline DJ BARRINGTON Amiah More TBA Doors: 9.00pm - 3.00am Age: Strictly 18+ Tickets: Early-bird £15 + 10% booking fee Tickets: Standard £20 + 10% booking fee Tickets: £25 on the door (subject to availability) Please […]

JAZZ UP! presents… DAVE KEECH & SONS with special guest SIMON SPILLETT + the Joe English Trio + DJ Sten King JazzUp’s festive, end of year party with classic tunes, party vibes, music quiz, late bar and more! DAVE KEECH Dave is co-founder and musical director of JazzUp and regularly appears on stage as both […]

masterplan pres. Red Hot Chili Peppers UK Festive fun assured for the diary with a post Christmas celebration with the Red Hot Chilli Peppers UK. Red Hot Chili Peppers UK are the country’s funkiest, freshest, upliftin’ tribute band! These four funky monks are all dedicated Chili Peppers fans, based in the West Midlands. They are […]

The Scallywags Christmas Party The Scallywags https://www.facebook.com/The.Scallywags.H.Q Full House https://www.facebook.com/FullHouseHerts Brutalligators https://www.facebook.com/brutalligators Duva Host tbc Tickets: £7 + 10% booking fee or £9 OTD Doors: 7.45pm Age: 16+ with 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 […]

Come join us for a pre-Christmas knees-up and a rocking line-up featuring: My Pet Junkie - Herts' favourite trio MPJ returns to C85 for the first time in five years, to remind us why they were so popular. Impossible to pigeonhole, their brand of proggy-grungey-rock was as catchy as the catchiest thing you could possibly […]

THE DOG CAT SCENE The Dog Cat Scene are a 4 piece Post-Punk band from Bedfordshire, taking inspiration from the most fascinating scene in British theatre, The Dog, Cat, Eel, and Fish are here to play a few songs. RED KENNY THE KID & I The Kid and I, an exciting alternative rock band hailing […]

Dub Pistols return to Club 85 in Hitchin for their annual live Christmas show. This year the band are touring their brand new album FRONTLINE so expect a few cuts from this as well some of the bands legendary bangers ! Speaking about what to expect from the upcoming tour, lead Pistol Barry Ashworth says: […]

Special Kinda Madness make a welcome return to Club 85 on Saturday 9th December with their classic take on Madness and The Specials. Here's the lowdown; SPECIAL KINDA MADNESS perform a truly authentic set from each band, combining the phenomenally energetic stage presence of The Specials with the wonderful iconic tunes of the Madness ‘Nutty […]

The Rattlebacks LIVE @ Club 85, Hitchin We're off up to the legendary Club 85 for the penultimate gig of the KINK tour, and filming a cheeky music video while we're there! The Rattlebacks are a Brighton based hard rock band of stadium promise. With the line up finalised in 2021, and with Coxy (Rhythm […]

Ion Maiden UK - onstage 9.30pm https://www.facebook.com/Ionmaiden666/ Fully Charged Tribute to Iron Maiden from Cardiff/Birmingham. Ion Maiden are one of the best and most authentic tributes to the mighty Iron Maiden. No stranger to Club 85, these guys absolutely kill it every time, putting on a show that is guaranteed to impress. Support from .... […]

Following on from last years event we are thrilled to announce we are returning to Club 85 with another FREE ENTRY event to raise money for Kidney Care UK. Line-up: // Countless Skies// Countless Skies are a four-piece melodeath band from Herts/Cambs https://youtu.be/JKf71oSEtJU?si=jGKkY7CheU73jd8t // Earthbound. // Earthbound are a five-piece melodeath band from Herts https://youtu.be/ZZO7bPHz4C0?si=CqMcOAGKU6_NnpVp […]

KC BLACKWATER DEADBEAT BRACKET ESCAPE ROUTE THE GREENSANDS Doors: 8:00pm TICKETS: £6 Adv / £8 Door Ticket link: https://www.ticketweb.uk/event/kc-blackwater-deadbeat-bracket-escape-club-85-tickets Age: 16+ (bring 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 upon request (50p). Downstairs bar open until 1am. Like […]

A night of all things doomy and riffy, featuring: Gevaudan - Herts/London doomsters Gevaudan will be performing a run of dates in support of their forthcoming new album 'Umbra', which will be released on October 13th via Meuse Music, stopping off at Hitchin for this one. Head over to https://gevaudan.bandcamp.com to pre-order the new album or check […]

FERAL PROMOTIONS PRESENTS DEATH GOALS https://www.facebook.com/DeathGoals  CHEWING GLASS https://www.facebook.com/ChewingGlassCollective   HOUR OF REPRISAL https://www.facebook.com/xhourofreprisalx GOOD COP https://www.facebook.com/GoodCopHxC PINSCAWLER Tickets: £5 + 10% booking fee or £6 on the door Please scroll down this page to purchase tickets. Doors: 6:00pm Age: 16+ with photo ID – younger patrons can be signed in at the door and accompanied […]

WHOLE LOTTA DC! (The ultimate AC/DC tribute) The monthly ‘Masterplan’ tribute show at Club 85 has a fine instalment for November 2023 as we welcome back one of the UK's finest AC/DC Tribute Bands. Whole Lotta DC are an authentic representation of AC/DC, a thundering rhythm section, the unmistakable vocals & charisma of Brian and […]

  Revelations Presents Anti Nowhere League Anti-Nowhere League are an English punk rockband, formed in 1979 by lead singer Animal (Nick Culmer), guitarist Magoo (Chris Exall), Bones (Tony Shaw) on drums and Chris Elvy on bass. The Bleach Boys The Bleach Boys are an English punk rock band, originally from Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, who have been together since 1976.   TEAR UP […]

  Mme CASSANDRA HARMAN in association with CLUB 85 Proudly Presents on the GRANDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR A STEAMPUNK EXTRAVAGANZA! COMBINING THE EXTRAORDINARY AND AWESOME COMIC TALENTS OF PROFESSOR ELEMENTAL Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer AND MASTER OF CEREMONIES Mr G. LAROCHE   Professor Elemental is an award-winning hip hop artist and accomplished host, the […]

Moretallica Celebrating 40 years of Kill 'Em All + many more Metallica classics. Moretallica are the most exciting new Metallica tribute in the UK, delivering the most authentic musical performance and the most energetic show! They formed in 2012, determined to perform the music of heavy metal legends Metallica to the highest standard, immediately setting […]

Kosheen, one of the UK’s booming live electronic music showstoppers, broke into prominence with their hit ‘Hide U‘ off their debut album in 2001, the platinum selling ‘Resist’, followed by crossover hits ‘Catch‘, ‘Hungry‘ and ‘All In My Head‘. Kosheen successfully placed two UK Top Ten albums, topped the UK and European music charts and […]

Masterplan Presents. NOASIS ‘The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’ The mighty Noasis touch down in Hitchin with their third show of the year at Club 85 on Saturday 4th November for one giant party and a celebration of one of the greatest bands this country has ever produced. Noasis is the definitive tribute band to Manchester's […]

THIS SHOW HAS NOW SOLD OUT!!! NOASIS ‘The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’ + Guests*EXTRA DATE ADDED BY POPULAR DEMAND - SATURDAY 4th HAS ALREADY SOLD OUT* The mighty Noasis touch down in Hitchin with their 4th show of the year at Club 85 on Saturday 4th November for one giant party and a celebration of […]

Club 85 Presents a night of the most haunting riffs and killer breakdowns, with a guest compere to judge some brutal games and best costumes. Famyne Canterbury Doom. https://www.facebook.com/famyneuk  Lowdown A hard rock band formed in 2022 - with (ex) members from Silas and N.O.V.A. https://www.facebook.com/lowdownuk Before The Sirens Hertfordshire based melodic metalcore band with […]

Join us for You're All Weird Festival Volume 2, our annual celebration of the legacy of Mark Astronaut and The Astronauts. This year, we are offering a reduced priced ticket (£8 + 10% booking fee) for those unemployed or on a low wage, versus a full priced ticket at £12 + 10% booking fee. This […]

Club 85 Presents HAWKLORDS! Originally formed in 1978 from the ashes of The Sonic Assassins, by Robert Calvertand Dave Brock (of Hawkwind). Hawklords was rebooted in 2008 by former Hawkwind alumni, including Nik Turnerand guitarist Jerry Richards, to play a celebratory concert for founder member, the late Robert Calvert, lyricist for Hawkwind’s 1970s hit classic, […]

HENGE + Dogshow 7.30pm, Saturday 14th October, Club 85, Hitchin Attention Humans! This is HENGE. We are not from this world. We bring you music from distant planets. We offer this gift for the edification of humankind… so that eventually your species may put an end to war and set up new homes in space. […]

Thingeezer Promo presents PAT McMANUS BAND + Five Five Six Pat McManus Band http://PATMCMANUS.CO.UK/ The Irish Power Trio led by former Mama’s Boys and Celtus guitarist/violinist, singer and songwriter Pat McManus!Former Mama’s Boys and Celtus guitarist and violin virtuoso, Pat McManus, along with band members Paul Faloon ( Drums) and Marty McDermott ( Bass and […]

Ultimate Coldplay Since launching in 2017 Ultimate Coldplay have been widely recognised as being the world’s most accurate Coldplay tribute. They are frequently described as the ‘next best thing’ to one the UK’s most famous bands. Pre pandemic the band were frequent fliers, performing in many different countries around the world, including tours in Europe […]

A night of heavy riffage, featuring: Godless Suns - London's stoner-doom trio Godless Suns bring their solid grooves to 85 for the first time, having previously played across the country and landed slots at Bloodstock twice in recent years. They bring an infectious mix of bluesy-stoner grooves, classic 70s metal vibes, doomy riffage and frontwoman […]

BRAZILIAN & CUBAN MUSIC NIGHT! October 1st @ 6.30 pm - 11:00 pm A Unique opportunity to enjoy a bit of Caribbean and South American vibes in Hertfordshire! Dance the night away to an evening of Brazilian carnival music and Cuban charanga… Charanga del Norte present the exciting sound of New York & Cuban charanga! […]

JAZZ UP! presents… RAY GELATO + the Joe English Trio The new season of Jazzup returns with a real showstopper - the return of the mighty Ray Gelato! Ray Gelato numbers amongst his fans great artists such as Van Morrison, Paul McCartney and Brian Adams. For good reason; every concert, club date or event that […]

Come and re-live the decade when hairstyles were highly flammable, mobile phones were the size of bricks! Expect to hear all the big classics such as Madonna, Prince, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, The Eurythmics, Bon Jovi, Queen, Spandau Ballet and of course Wham! Plus the Ultimate 80’s Party Covers Band – Six Go Mad Six Go […]

CASEY LOWRY Indie singer-songwriter Casey Lowry will headline a number of gigs nationwide to kick off the relationship between Music Venue Trust and Coca-Cola Casey Lowry said; “If it wasn’t for grassroots music venues, I wouldn’t have a career in music. They provide a springboard for every emerging artist and keep the culture alive. Having […]

club 85 presents Whitesnake UK play tribute to the very best of David Coverdale's multi platinum selling band, Whitesnake. From the very beginnings of the Moody / Marsden line up to the current US led incarnation faithfully reproducing such timeless classics such as 'Fool For Your Loving', 'Don't Break My Heart Again', 'Is This Love', […]

Club 85 proudly presents a truly unique experience traveling through dark and light, exploring the deepest depths of the human psyche with 3 of the uk's best ambient metal bands. From a "blend elements of post-rock, doom, sludge and ambient" to the "southeast Englands most intense live bands" THE GREY From the rattling Bluetooth speakers […]

We are very pleased to announce for the first time we have been able to secure a Ferocious Dog show at Club 85 in Hitchin as part of their UK Tour for Autumn 2023. Ferocious Dog are a six-piece band who deal in a vibrant vein of Celtic-folk infused punk rock, comfortably slotting in between […]

John Barnett’s Memorial Gig Come along and celebrate with us the life of our beloved friend, bassist , father and husband John Barnett, who passed away in December 2022. All proceeds go to the Stroke Association Line up: The Bleach Boys https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063674432207 Brocker https://www.facebook.com/brockermusic Jesus Hooligan https://www.facebook.com/jesus.hooligan Tickets: £10 + 10% booking fee or £12otd. […]

A special extended-length gig, as a fundraiser for a cause close to the alternative community's hearts, The Sophie Lancaster Foundation. https://www.facebook.com/thesophielancasterfoundation/ 10 Plagues - Extreme metal from Brighton and London. Head over to https://10plagues.bandcamp.com/ for a taste of things to come from this army of zombies, or watch the lyric video for 'The Valley Of All Sufferings' […]

LILY MOORE Lily Moore’s stunning new era marks the renaissance of one of the UK’s most enthralling, soulful voices. In 2020, the London-based singer-songwriter was contemplating her future in music, affected by past experiences in the industry and having her momentum abruptly halted. Born out of the decision to give music “one last shot”, this […]

    SHADE UK Recently supported Don Broco in Liverpool and London and latest single ‘Lions Den’ was spin on BBC Radio 1 on Alyx Holcombe’s show. Over 1,000,000 streams on Spotify alone. Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/shadeukofficial Lions Den | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvhVppmyXl4 Blue Diamond | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1O2uk5EfC0   SWARM6IX SWARM6IX provide a safe space for those that have always appeared anti-social, dormant, and […]

CROSSY / Hitchin / Resonant Frequencies *** AGE RESTRICTION! 18+ ONLY! *** Resonant Frequencies are bringing you a rising star of the Drum and Bass the scene, CROSSY. // CROSSY // Crossy – A Bristol based DJ has been making a name for himself recently at clubs and festivals up and down the country. He […]

Big Country ''The Crossing 40th Anniversary Tour'' Following their sell out show earlier in 2022 Big Country return to Club 85 as part of ''The Crossing 40th Anniversary Tour'' Big Country was originally formed in 1981 by guitar playing founder members Stuart Adamson and Bruce Watson both native of the band’s hometown Dunfermline in Scotland. […]

C85 PRESENTS JACOB SKINNER Indie Pop Artist. Stream my latest single ‘Getaway’ on all platforms. Official Music Video - Youtube. For artist social media click HERE. JACK ALEXANDER Alternative Indi Pop Rock Artist from Hertfordshire. For artist social media click HERE. HIGHLANDS More info coming soon. JOSHUA ZULU Acoustic Singer Songwriter. Hope you enjoy this […]

Nirvana UK + Guests *Rescheduled from Sat 13th May* Returning to Club 85 after an absence of nearly 5 years following numerous sell-out shows at the venue in the past Nirvana UK are back for 2023 with a new date confirmed for Sat 26th of August. Tearing up venues up and down the UK and […]

*** AGE RESTRICTION! 18+ ONLY! *** Resonant Frequencies are bringing you a rising star of the Drum and Bass the scene, CROSSY. // CROSSY // Crossy – A Bristol based DJ has been making a name for himself recently at clubs and festivals up and down the country. He has been heavily influenced by Jungle […]

Foo Fighters GB Following numerous sold out shows at Club 85 we are excited to announce the return of Foo Fighters GB on Saturday 19th August 2023. Five musicians at the top of their game, bringing to you the talent and stage presence to perform the biggest hits from the greatest rock band in the […]

World On Fire "Imagine if the classic 'power rock' female led acts of the 80s were around today, give them modern synths, production and style and you have World On Fire" https://www.facebook.com/bandworldonfire Five Five Six 5 Piece Modern Rock'n'Rhythm band. Bringing Rock to your doorstep since 2021. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086536824094 Dani Tickets: £8 + 10% booking fee […]

Neverworld Greetings, You have reached the mysterious domain of Neverworld.. The Creative outlet of the traditional heavy metal band, hailing from Hertfordshire, England. Combining a multitude of sounds and influences, their sound is powerful yet melodic, dark yet joyous but always delivered in their own unique way.They have always been a completely independent band, which allows for […]

The Sukis https://www.instagram.com/thesukisofficial/ Max Ryan https://www.instagram.com/maxryanmusic/ Bellzzz https://www.instagram.com/the.bellzzz/ Tickets: £8 + 10% booking fee or £10 on the door Please scroll down this page to purchase tickets. Doors: 7:45pm Age: 16+ with photo ID – younger patrons can be signed in at the door and accompanied for the duration of the show by a responsible adult. […]

Masterplan Presents. THE TOTAL STONE ROSES! Always a highlight of the tribute calendar at Club 85, The Total Stone Roses return for a special summer show. The UK’s BEST Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage. If you love I Am The Resurrection, Made Of Stone, Fools Gold, Waterfall, She Bangs The Drums and many […]

A night of underground metal, featuring: UPDATE - this gig will now be a fundraiser for London Road Studio's GoFundMe, details are below. Thirteen - Melodic metal from Herts/Essex, and previous winners of Hitchin's branch of Metal 2 The Masses. Their album 'Deliverance' is available on various streaming platforms - https://soundcloud.com/13musicofficial. https://www.facebook.com/13musicofficial The Grey - […]

FERAL PROMOTIONS PRESENTS Trading hands https://instagram.com/tradingxhands?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Sex Germs https://instagram.com/sexgerms?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Pothole https://instagram.com/potholeband?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Indifferent engine https://instagram.com/indifferentengine?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Crack dealer https://instagram.com/crackxdealerx?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Tickets: £5 + 10% booking fee or £6 on the door Please scroll down this page to purchase tickets. Doors: 6:00pm Age: 16+ with photo ID – younger patrons can be signed in at the door and accompanied for […]

WeSelect Presents: Summer Opening '23 w/RSquared + Support Supporting Artists: Adam Locke, Ed Bell, Zach Mason, Fin Mac & Wints   WeSelect are back in Hitchin this time to host one of the town's most prominent dance music venues🏠 This club has been home to a lot of talent over the years and has been […]

The Pad Presents The Skids + support The Saints Are Coming ! (again) We are very pleased to announce we are bringing The Skids to Hitchin to play the legendary Club 85 Venue. The Skids formed in 1977 in their hometown of Dunfermline, Scotland by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson & Tom Kellichan. After […]

*** AGE RESTRICTION! 18+ ONLY! *** Resonant Frequencies are bringing you a rising star of the Drum and Bass the scene, DISRUPTA. // DISRUPTA // Undoubtedly one of the most promising up and coming figures in the drum & bass genre, Disrupta has been quick to establish his own unique and versatile sound. With chart topping […]

DANGER! DANGER! We are very pleased to announce that Detroit legends, @electricsixofficial will be visiting CLUB 85 on Friday the 7th of July, with support from ENJOYABLE LISTENS! This is going to be a fun one – tickets on sale this Friday 31st March at 10am from Seetickets. Advance purchase highly advised. Mixing garage rock, […]

Local alt rock band The October Game come out of their indefinite hiatus to play a special one-off gig to celebrate 10 years since the release of their third album ‘Balancing’. Influenced by the likes of The Cure, Massive Attack & Radiohead the group received widespread play on BBC Introducing & BBC 6 Music with […]

Bloodstock Metal 2 the Masses - Hitchin - GRAND FINAL. www.facebook.com/M2TMHITCHIN Club 85 and Bloodstock M2TM are uniting again for 2023, giving more of your favourite unsigned bands a chance to play Bloodstock Open Air and get there names out there! Come on Hitchin, lets show ’em what we’re made of!Get down here and show […]

Bloodstock Metal 2 the Masses - Hitchin - 2nd Semi -Final. www.facebook.com/M2TMHITCHIN Club 85 and Bloodstock M2TM are uniting again for 2023, giving more of your favourite unsigned bands a chance to play Bloodstock Open Air and get there names out there! Come on Hitchin, lets show ’em what we’re made of! Get down here […]

Join all three bands as they all release their new albums.   THE METATRONS The Metatrons are a delightfully fuzzy indie-pop band all the way from Hitchin. After signing to Chapter 22 Records in 2019 they released their  "Deconstruction" album, which was a fantastic critical success, being called "The pinnacle of quality pop" and "a […]

Bloodstock Metal 2 the Masses - Hitchin - 1st Semi -Final. www.facebook.com/M2TMHITCHIN Club 85 and Bloodstock M2TM are uniting again for 2023, giving more of your favourite unsigned bands a chance to play Bloodstock Open Air and get there names out there! Come on Hitchin, lets show ’em what we’re made of! Get down here […]

TRANSMISSION – The Sound Of Joy Division (Tribute) The Best of Unknown Pleasures / Closer Set & other iconic classics Devoted to recreating the atmosphere of a live Joy Division gig, Transmission emulate the sound of one of the most inventive, evocative and influential groups of their era. Joy Division were formed in the late […]

Bloodstock Metal 2 the Masses - Hitchin - 4th Quarter-Final. www.facebook.com/M2TMHITCHIN Club 85 and Bloodstock M2TM are uniting again for 2023, giving more of your favourite unsigned bands a chance to play Bloodstock Open Air and get there names out there! Come on Hitchin, lets show ’em what we’re made of! Get down here and […]

Bloodstock Metal 2 the Masses - Hitchin - 3rd Quarter-Final. www.facebook.com/M2TMHITCHIN Club 85 and Bloodstock M2TM are uniting again for 2023, giving more of your favourite unsigned bands a chance to play Bloodstock Open Air and get there names out there! Come on Hitchin, lets show ’em what we’re made of! Get down here and […]

Bloodstock Metal 2 the Masses - Hitchin - 2nd Quarter-Final. www.facebook.com/M2TMHITCHIN Club 85 and Bloodstock M2TM are uniting again for 2023, giving more of your favourite unsigned bands a chance to play Bloodstock Open Air and get there names out there! Come on Hitchin, lets show ’em what we’re made of! Get down here and […]

Revelations presents RUTS DC + support RUTS DC Nearly 50 years ago the Ruts were hot wiring barbed wire guitar, passionate poetry and rhythm weaponry together somewhere in a London that probably does not exist anymore. Splicing heat haze dub thinking to the energy flash of punk ,close to the big bang of late twentieth […]