Name: Bands together for Lupus
Start: 2025-10-11T17:00:00+01:00
Location: The Black Prince

🎸 Band together for Lupus: A Charity Gig Night for Lupus Awareness Month 🎗
Live Music • Community • Awareness • Fundraising
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music, community spirit, and heartfelt purpose at The Black Prince, Northampton, as we come together to raise awareness and funds for Lupus during Lupus Awareness Month.
🗓 Date: Saturday, 11th October
Venue: The Black Prince, 15 Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE
Time: 5:00 PM onwards
Tickets: £8 in advance £10 on the door
This special event will feature six incredible bands and are thrilled to confirm the following bands will be playing to support the cause
HEADSWITCHER
HEADSWITCHER are a grunge/punk/alternative band based in Northampton, UK. Drawing our sound from 90s grunge, classic punk rock and 70s heavy metal, our main influences are bands like Soundgarden, Black Sabbath, Black Flag and Nirvana. Formed in 2023, the band is fronted by singer songwriter/rhythm guitarist Kirk Jolly, who is joined by rhythm/lead guitarist Oli Rumens, bass player Callum Brown and drummer Harry Hunter.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0NBnVM3nhA4aHrWqPXFL6c?si=4DbkRi06QoeN1eMqmxB9fQ
The Vandervalls
Hailed as ‘Northampton’s best up and coming young band/Northampton’s darlings,’ (Picky New Promotions) The Vandervalls have their roots in indie rock, indie pop, and even a touch of country music. They have been bringing their high-energy, feel-good style to audiences in Northamptonshire for over two years.
https://instagram.com/thevandervalls
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6J42n1tHbTRjeNg0Ppx6sV
Latent Dream
Latent Dream are a four piece Alternative/Indie rock group from Northampton. Combining spacey riffs with emphatic noise, creating those big sounding tunes everyone knows and love. Combining all four members unique to one another and varied music tastes to create their own sound whilst also emulating certain sounds from their inspirations. That being the likes of Green Day, The Cure, Interpol and many more. They bring a big energy to their performance on and off stage and aim to create stories through their songs for everyone’s own interpretation.
https://www.instagram.com/latentdreamband/?hl=en
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1wkcUAjHEpQDfLyClMpzZX
Veins
Described as “inventive, brooding and atmospheric” by XS Noize, Veins combine gritty bass and hypnotic drums with layered guitars and melodic vocals to create a sound that nestles ethereal intimacy alongside rock grandeur. 2017 saw the band release their debut single Ambi to positive reviews and radio play across the UK, Europe and U.S.A, including the Huw Stephens Show on BBC Radio 1; as well as a slot at Camden Rocks Festival alongside the likes of Feeder, Pulled Apart By Horses and many more.
2018 saw the release of second single Blood On My Hands which gathered further exposure and gigs with acts like Holding Absence, Jonah Matranga (Far, Onelinedrawing, Gratitude) and As Everything Unfolds.
In the years that followed progress was stalled by the pandemic and personal setbacks which saw the band perform sporadically, whilst working on their debut album.
In late 2024, the band recruited a second guitarist and started making plans to release their long awaited debut album. In early 2025 the band announced a new single Reign Down and album to follow later in the year.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3cdB9HVNOGp2gbxMxtDz37?si=CcS48Zj0S5miW90-DWYESw
0-Fall is an exciting 16-17 year old five-piece emerging from the heart of Northampton (more precisely Josh's garage). They blend the raw energy of garage rock with the melodic sensibilities of indie and alternative rock. Their line-up includes Marco Graziano on vocals, Josh Hamilton on lead guitar, Noah Walsh on rhythm guitar, Dylan Betts on bass and Tom Elliott on drums.
Their sound is built on infectious riffs, memorable melodies and captivating drum patterns, drawing inspiration from Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes and Stone Roses. With comparisons like "watching an early Oasis" and predictions of "big things coming", 10-Fall is generating buzz around the midlands.
Currently, they're honing their sound in the studio with producer Tom Drury, gearing up to unleash their debut single "Roses Made Of Stone" on August 21st.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1xdyOqqMiTNzkxulhnAVEJ?si=6lhZVaJGTTS_hfHmXILyfA
Further Adventures of Vodka Boy (or FAO Vodka Boy)
FAO Vodka Boy, formed in 2006, are "Milton Keynes' premier three-man-acoustic-duo". They've played plenty around the city and further afield - and are often to be found propping up the bar at local open mic nights or anything arranged by the fabulous people at Monkey Kettle industries.
From the organiser: “This event is deeply personal to me, I was diagnosed with Lupus over 20 years ago. It’s a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues, causing inflammation and potential damage to organs or joints. It’s a challenging condition that affects many, and this night is about raising both funds and awareness.”
Whether you're a music lover, a supporter of the cause, or simply looking for a great night out with meaning, this gig promises to be a powerful celebration of resilience, solidarity, and hope.
Proceeds from the event will go towards Lupus research and support initiatives.