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Eclectic Mayhem XVI
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Eclectic Mayhem XVI

6 Band Special!

Presented by: Claptrap the Venue


0 STOURBRIDGE: Claptrap the Venue (info)
P Friday 18th September, 2026
N Door time: 7:50pm, start time: 8:30pm
. 18 and over
C Music - General

Event information

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It's....oh, actually it is just a bird.

6 - yes - SIX bands join us for another evening of all-original music, showing the wonderful, wise, and frankly gorgeous people of Stourbridge that there's still tons of ace music pouring out of Stourbridge - it's just a case of coming on down, and checking it out!

Each band plays a 30 minute set, with super-fast turnarounds of 10 minutes. Live music between 8:10 and 12:00pm, followed by the world famously random Claptrap disco til 2am!

Door/ticket money is split between bands, so your pounds go straight to the musicians. Punch the air and stick it to da man.

Meet your bands:
Fallen Horse For fans of: Americana crossed with Scandi noire soundtracks
Birthrite For fans of : The Sex Pistols, T Rex, Tin Machine
Slow Motion Film For fans of: Sugar, Yo La Tengo, Vent 414
We Were Kings For fans of: Rolling Stones, Doves, Kula shaker
Beware The Gulls: For fans of: Biffy Clyro, Screaming trees, Dodgy
Distress Tolerance For fans of: Faith No More, The Wildhearts, Robson & Jerome (possibly kidding about the last one, more's the pity)
Tickets as always are just £5, you can but one in advance here:
https://wegottickets.com/f/25152
or can just pay on the door on the night.
With all door & ticket profits split equally between musicians.

Doors 7:50pm, first band is on at 8:10pm 30 minute sets and crazy-fast 10 minute turnarounds!

Here comes MORE info!
• FALLEN HORSE •
Fallen Horse is a Birmingham-based alternative ensemble weaving an atmospheric soundscape that bridges the gap between gritty Americana and haunting Scandi-noire.
Having performed and recorded in various configurations over the years, Fallen Horse has evolved into its definitive form as a powerhouse five-piece band. This richer line-up amplifies their cinematic storytelling, drawing deep inspiration from the poetic intensity of PJ Harvey whilst their style incorporates the intricate textures of folk artists such as Smoke Fairies and Tindersticks.
The five-piece offers a uniquely immersive, introspective experience for city folk craving a shot of dark musical escapism.
For fans of: Americana crossed with Scandi noire soundtracks.

• BIRTHRITE •
Birthrite deliver an explosive blend of post-punk tinged with alternative metal grit, continuing to prove that genuine British rock is alive, loud, and completely unstoppable.
Hailing from the historic, post-industrial Black Country, Birthrite is a fierce, no-nonsense rock force.
Originally forged by songwriting partners Erazamus Voss and Jonny Zygen, the band constructs a landscape where blistering, edgy guitar riffs collide with an explosive blend of post-punk tinged with alternative metal grit, seamlessly weaving heavy energy with raw, thought-provoking lyrics.
On stage, standing still is not an option. Birthrite pairs their hard-hitting original music with a highly visual aesthetic that turns every live gig into a captivating, theatrical spectacle.
Driven by relentless energy and an uncompromising live show, Birthrite continue to prove that genuine British rock is alive, loud, and completely unstoppable.

• SLOW MOTION FILM •
Alt-rock/indie 3-piece drawing influences from new wave, post grunge and more.
For fans of: Sugar, Yo La Tengo, Vent 414

• WE WERE KINGS •
We were king are collection of song writers, who came together in the memory of a lost Friend and Brother Andy Titley.
Over time the sound has grown and so does the message : love , hope and friendship.
Full of melody, Harmonies, percussion, and a variety of styles. If you’re fans of , Rolling Stones, Doves, Kula shaker,

• BEWARE THE GULLS •
Black country alt rock with tunes to spare
For fans of: Biffy Clyro , Screaming trees, Dodgy

• DISTRESS TOLERANCE •
Two of us are tall. One of us is short. One is just right. Oscillating between noise and melody, vibrating at the same frequency as the humming-bird-hawk-moth.....erm, where was I? What are we even doing here? What does it mean to be human? Riffs 'n that.
For fans of: Faith No More, the Wildhearts, Robson & Jerome

Venue information

Stourbridge: Claptrap the Venue
0 108a High Street
Stourbridge
West Midlands
DY8 1EE
> www.claptrapthevenue.com
` First floor via stairs. No wheelchair access.