What’s On

Tickets on sale from Friday 7th Feb at 10am

For their hometown show on their 3rd UK headline tour, Strawberry Lace will be returning to The Portland Arms along with some special guests for a massive live show.

Strawberry Lace are an alt-rock powerhouse that deliver a dynamic punch of sound with their live performance. The four-piece break boundaries between genres, expertly mixing alt-rock edge with infectious funk rock flair, anthemic lyrics, blistering guitar solos and explosive drums to create their own unique style. With specials guests on the night TBA, this will be a huge night of live music not to be missed.

The UK’s BEST Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the eponymous Stone Roses gig at SPIKE ISLAND! If you love I Am The Resurrection, Made Of Stone, Fools Gold, Waterfall, She Bangs The Drums and many more then do not miss this exclusive opportunity to hear your favourite Stone Roses anthems performed live by the UK’s finest tribute!

*Due to circumstances beyond their control, the promoter has had to CANCEL this show. Any tickets already purchased will be refunded.*

CHINA SHOP BULL – The punk hip-hop apocalypse that is China Shop Bull has gained the hearts and respect of people around the world on the back of years of consistent touring on the festival, punk and party scenes, and through the success of multiple album releases.

Fusing the worlds of electronic and live music, spanning countless styles and genres – drum & bass, hip-hop, ska and dub – all mixed up and spat out with an intense energy, punk ethos and attitude, China Shop Bull are bringing their hard hitting party vibe back to Cambridge!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqtz2UBzW_I

FIDGET AND THE TWITCHERS – Brass-fuelled Bristol based skapunkery! A hot sauce mix of punchy beats, a pinch of irony, and a whole squeeze of social absurdities!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrAa_g3bKS4

LAST GANG DJs – Punk and beyond…
http://www.facebook.com/LastGangInTownUK

Stephen Perse young perfomers. Private event

This is a rescheduled show from the 31st March. Tickets already purchased for that date are valid for this show.

Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, energy, and celebration!

The legendary Sibel Tüzün, one of Turkey’s most iconic and powerful voices, is coming to CAMBRIDGE as part of her exclusive Ramadan Feast UK Tour!

With a career spanning decades, Sibel has dominated the Turkish music scene with her chart-topping pop hits, electrifying stage presence, and unforgettable performances.

She’s a true Eurovision star, representing Turkey in Athens 2006 with her high-energy anthem “Superstar” – and now, she’s bringing her magic to the UK!

Known for her versatility and dynamic voice, she has conquered pop, rock, and jazz, but this tour marks a unique and exclusive twist. For the first time in CAMBRIDGE, Sibel will perform a special Ramadan Feast repertoire, blending Turkish pop, traditional melodies, and folk favourites in a night of celebration and unity!

Expect floor-filling hits, high-energy performances, and a night of pure entertainment

Come join us at the Rock N Roll Swindle, a night you’ll never forget with the absolute rockfest we have in store for you. Six bands, all with upcoming EP’s and Albums, all waiting to release their original tracks which all pack a punch. Come see:

Jesse Andrews, accompanied by Stateline Sinners https://www.instagram.com/jesse.pma/  https://www.instagram.com/statelinesinners/

Fallen From Grace https://www.instagram.com/fallenfromgrace.music/

Quietus  https://www.instagram.com/quietus.band/

Cedar  https://www.instagram.com/musiccedar/

Pillow Talk https://www.instagram.com/pillowtalk.band__/

And our headliner, Dirty Gear, who have already made a mark in the Cambridge area. https://www.instagram.com/_dirtygear_/

We all await.

Rock on

Bands TBC

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Spring 2025 sees the UK’s Amplifier release their 8th studio album GARGANTUAN and a return to playing live shows following a hiatus since 2019. This tour – Amplifier’s first ever as a two-piece – proves that their passion for the core activity of making music is clearly undiminished.

“Our main value is just do what you love for the love of it. If you do that, then anything that comes along with it is just a bonus.”
You can expect to climb aboard the good spaceship Amplifier and ride the titanic waves and grooves of triumph.

https://youtu.be/NOc7j5-7sSo?si=GUzIVIIz6O0TtoOR

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1lCspmd05bYpPS814xw5nl?si=7qe3M8abSE-AK-MtR5LT8Q

“He’s in league with the devil” WILL SERGEANT | ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN

“Fantastic; it takes some courage to do what he does” BADLY DRAWN BOY

“Taking on a crowd that is only here for the music is something to see in itself; the bravery to contend with the rowdy punters and win them over single-sleight-of handedly takes nerve but when you’re good, and you know you are, it’s just another night” JOEL GION | THE BRAIN JONESTOWN MASSACRE

“I am an unashamed fan of the skill of a good magician, not dissimilar to that of a good musician, and The Magic Mod is up there with the very best and always doing it in style” STEVE WHITE | THE STYLE COUNCIL

THE MAGIC MOD – aka Ben Taylor – is a card magician and entertainer of huge esteem who can proudly count himself as a member of the exclusive Magic Circle fraternity. Born in Crawley in South London, he now lives in Belfast and has previously supported The Libertines, Paul Weller and The Brian Jonestown Massacre on tour, all people he can call friends alongside the likes of Liam Gallagher, Shaun Ryder and Rick Witter.

Ben has appeared on Sky Sports Soccer AM, considers journalist and broadcaster Eamonn Holmes as a friend and fan (“I’ve met David Blaine and Dynamo but, for me, what he did was the best I’ve ever seen”) as well as former Fulham and West Ham United footballer Tony Gayle (He’s good, the boy’s good, but can he head a ball?) and makes a cameo appearance on the Paul Weller album On Sunset.

His act astonishes, perplexes and entertains all those who witness it and is a performance wrapped in warmth and humour. Which is why people endlessly return to see him perform and why his audiences are growing with every tour, as evidenced by his sold-out run throughout the UK late last year.

Reflecting on his journey into performing magic, Ben says:

“I first got into the art of magic at the age of six when my Mum and Dad bought me a Paul Daniels magic set and I tried to learn at least one new trick every day. I became a professional magician when I turned 20 and was doing card tricks that I never knew I would be capable of. I practice up to four or five hours a day, sometimes more if I’m really in a rush to learn a new trick.”

Expect to see a modern take on the magic tricks of Tommy Cooper and Paul Daniels performed by a fella who really wouldn’t look out of place in the best rock n roll band in the world.

Vraell (real name Alessio Scozzaro) is a classically trained London-based musician who has been releasing music under the ‘Vraell’ moniker since early 2019, rapidly building up an online audience for his ethereal sounds. His songs such as “Between” have recently become viral sensations as well as being used by BBC Earth.

Join us on Wednesday 7th May for a night of music trivia at your favourite gig venue! Hosted by Portland Quizmaster Bruno. Expect questions on everything music related, from the swingin’ sixties to modern days, famous gigs, soundtracks, plus much more.

Quiz starts at 7:30pm in our main bar, £2 per entry, with half the money going to our nominated charity BREAK.

Cash & prizes to be won!

Radiator
Post-punk band Radiator filter the realities of living in 21st century Britain through urgent, raw music.

The five-piece bring to mind Joy Division at their most frantic, The Ramones at their most combustible, and The Smiths at their most direct.

The group have sold out shows in London and picked up support from BBC 6 Music DJ Steve Lamacq.

Having signed to No Distance Records earlier this year, the group’s debut EP is slated for release in the autumn.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiatorbanduk/

Den
Alt rock band Den blend a blistering mix of post-punk, art rock, neo-folk and prog elements into their own unique and intense fusion, taking influence from a variety of artists like Shame, Geese, Radiohead, The Smile and Black Country, New Road

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/den.band_

Dead Romantics
A Cambridge based band playing their own unique brand of original post punk. Fronted by the charismatic David Quinn, they take diverse influences from Joy Division, David Bowie and the Beatles to provide a unique hard rocking experience.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deadromanticsband

Ember Rev have been playing their accordion-driven post-punk odes to joy and loss for nearly a decade now, and their forthcoming fifth album, That Night I Dreamt a Forest Grew, makes up the core of their live set.

https://emberrev.bandcamp.com/