Goon Squad
- A 4 piece band from the Midlands including ex Automatics members Pete and Stu who enlisted drummer Rees. When looking for a second guitarist, found female guitarist Red whose previous bands include Mudkicka! Pete and Stuart, previous bands include The Automatics, Captain Black, Shilo, and Bods Packed Lunch, giged all over (loads in London e.g Putney Half Moon, Islington Red Eye), and played scooter rallys and came out alive! supported The Futureheads and Limehouse Lizzy along the way

The Maybeez
They were born a couple of years ago in Derby, where they remain. They play rock/punk/pop tunes. Their singing bass player sometimes thinks he's Sting, which is not cool. Their guitarist is physically incapable of smiling. They play music to stave off the lure of the Sofa and daytime TV.

Original Dave
A 4 piece band from Derby, rapidly gaining a reputation around the Midlands for their unique musical style and showmanship. They formed 4 years ago with a mission to perform their own material to their awaiting crowds. Original Dave are influenced by many different styles and genres, never being frightened to try new ideas and directions. They initially started performing in 2006 and have gone on to perform at many different venues up and down the UK (supporting top acts such as Edison, The James Warner Prophecies and Paddy Considine's Riding the Low) and have recorded 2 E.P.'s. They have also been recently interviewed by the BBC for an article on their website. Click here to see it.

Shoot The Poets