Acoustic Night @ The Vic Derby

Join us on Wednesday, the 9th of September, for the first night of the 'When I grow up, I don't want to be anything at all' tour. Celebrating the release of the second album by alternative artist Charlie Smith. Joining him on the stage is a collection of Derby-based acoustic artists.

The tour seeks to promote local grassroots music, not only by featuring talented musicians but also by fundraising for the music venue trust. There is a completely optional £1 ticket levy if you would like to support the vital work they do. Charlie Smith will also be donating £1 for every album and T-shirt to the cause. Thanks in advance for your support.

Charlie Smith

My name might be common, but my style is alternative. I’m Charlie Smith, a singer-songwriter from Romsey, Hampshire. I perform solo and have experience playing and hosting my own independent shows at venues such as The Railway Inn, Flack Manor Brewery, and The Platform Tavern. I am super passionate about grassroots music and regularly participate in action to grow my local scene. Fiercely independent, I record and produce all my music with a true DIY ethos. In April, I hosted six gigs in England as part of my music venue trust fundraiser tour. I managed to fundraise £575, including events in Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool & Leicester.

Xanthe Summer

Hailing from the hills of Derbyshire, Xanthe Summer creates a blend of acoustic, folk, country and contemporary indie - pop. Armed with her mesmerising, stunning vocals and acoustic guitar, she transforms personal reflections into sing-along, heartfelt songs.

Her original tracks capture moments of teenage vulnerability and human connection, combining an enchanting vocal delivery with rich storytelling.

Whether performing laid-back original tracks or transforming familiar classics, her music is an invitation to slow down and feel young and alive. For fans of intimate live sessions and heartfelt songwriting, hit follow to follow along on her journey.

HorthWorld

HorthWorld is the brainchild of singer-songwriter Andrew Horth, based in Melbourne, Derbyshire.
Pairing infectious melodies with lyrics that range from humorous to heartbreakingly candid, HorthWorld weaves a diverse range of influences into a distinctive Alternative Rock sound, blending elements of indie, pop, power pop, punk, shoegaze, synth, and folk

Tonedial

Tonedial makes solemn, lo-fi indie folk with subdued production, enhanced by soft-spoken vocal delivery and ethereal sound design.