The early 2000s indie revival is alive and well, and it is heading straight for Bournemouth this summer. The Strokes tribute act Is This Strokes are bringing a full-throttle celebration of one of indie rock’s most influential albums to Bear Cave on 6 June 2026, marking 25 years since the release of Is This It. For fans of sharp guitar riffs, sweaty club nights and era-defining indie anthems, this could be one of Bournemouth’s most nostalgic gigs of the summer. “We have all gr

Good Vibes Rollercoaster are bringing positivity-fuelled rock ‘n’ roll back to the South West with huge singalong anthems, nostalgic influences and a rapidly growing global audience. We explore the story behind the project, their Dorset recording roots and the comeback journey powering one of the region’s most exciting new music collectives.

Dorset venues including Electric Palace Bridport are joining Music Venue Trust’s nationwide Everywhere At Once initiative, celebrating grassroots live music, local artists and independent music culture across the county.

Bournemouth artist Nory-J has officially released his latest single ‘Weekend With Benny’ , continuing his rise as one of the South Coast’s most exciting emerging voices in alt-pop. Blending indie influences with polished pop production, the track adds another layer to an already diverse and fast-growing catalogue. A Sound Gaining Serious Momentum Over the past few years, Nory-J has been steadily carving out his place in the UK indie scene. His music has landed on Apple Music

Something special is brewing in Bridport this year. Rising Dorset band Leonian Dream have announced a three-show residency at the Bridport Arts Centre , bringing a carefully curated mix of local talent and genre-blending live music to the venue across 2026. The full lineup drops at midday on Thursday 19 March , with each show offering a completely different sound and atmosphere, all hosted by Leonian Dream themselves. Three Nights, Three Sounds Rather than repeating the same

Get ready, Bournemouth — one of the UK’s most talked-about alt-indie bands is coming to town. Bristol-based four-piece Adult Leisure are bringing their debut album tour to Bear Cave on Thursday 6th November 2025 , presented by South Coast tastemakers We Broke Free . Fresh from the release of their debut album The Things You Don’t Know Yet , Adult Leisure are riding high on praise from the likes of Wonderland Magazine — who called them “one of the most exciting alt-indie ba

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