What's On In 2021 at The Northcourt
Friday 28th January 2022
Purple Zeppelin - Two shows in one, Deep Purple & Led Zeppelin
(This is the rearranged date from June 2021 all non-refunded tickets valid)
All non-refunded tickets from the 2020 date ARE VALID for this rearranged date
Purple Zeppelin provide a ‘full on’ two and a half hour show, using the same stage costumes, guitars and equipment as the original bands, you’ll hear more than 30 classic songs. Basically: THE BEST BITS, ALL OF THE TIME.
However, this is more than just a great band performing the ‘Greatest Hits’ – it’s a theatrical insight to these two giants of Rock, complete with special effects, onstage ‘artistic differences’ and even some audience participation!
With the accent firmly on entertainment, this is a show not to be missed, complete with Ritchie Blackmore’s on stage antics, Jimmy Page’s twin neck guitar and Theremin and a very special violin bow solo.
Purple Zeppelin are four talented and versatile musicians – with decades of playing between them comprising thousands of sessions and gigs, both in the UK and overseas.
Tickets only £15.00 advance £18.00 door Gig code for tickets G105
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Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
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Purple Zeppelin provide a ‘full on’ two and a half hour show, using the same stage costumes, guitars and equipment as the original bands, you’ll hear more than 30 classic songs. Basically: THE BEST BITS, ALL OF THE TIME.
However, this is more than just a great band performing the ‘Greatest Hits’ – it’s a theatrical insight to these two giants of Rock, complete with special effects, onstage ‘artistic differences’ and even some audience participation!
With the accent firmly on entertainment, this is a show not to be missed, complete with Ritchie Blackmore’s on stage antics, Jimmy Page’s twin neck guitar and Theremin and a very special violin bow solo.
Purple Zeppelin are four talented and versatile musicians – with decades of playing between them comprising thousands of sessions and gigs, both in the UK and overseas.
Tickets only £15.00 advance £18.00 door Gig code for tickets G105
Support TBA
Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
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Saturday 29th January
ABBA Chique - Outstanding Abba tribute
In partnership with Paul Robins Promotions
All the incredible hits one after another, so many you will be stunned that you remember each and every one. Abba Chique, the top tribute to the Swedish musical genius of Abba. Mama Mia, Waterloo, Fernando, Money Money Money, Dancing Queen, Voulez Vouz, Does Your Mother Know, Knowing Me Knowing You and far, far too many more to write here...tickets on sale now
Tickets only £15.00 advance £18.00 door
No Support
Doors open at 7-30pm
Band on stage at 9-00pm
FOR TICKETS FOLLOW THIS LINK TO PAUL ROBINS PROMOTIONS (£1.15 transaction fee)
Tickets only £15.00 advance £18.00 door
No Support
Doors open at 7-30pm
Band on stage at 9-00pm
FOR TICKETS FOLLOW THIS LINK TO PAUL ROBINS PROMOTIONS (£1.15 transaction fee)
Friday 4th February
Davey Dodds & Friends - Celtic, Roots & Rock
Davey Dodds has released three albums since his return to the stage with the most recent being 'The Rite of Spring' which takes the listener through a Druidic Beltane ritual, culminating in a joyous, life-affirming celebration. It is Celtic, psychedelic, pagan and prog all in one package.
Davey is perhaps best known as the front man of prog outfit Red Jasper and after taking a couple of years out found that music was once again burning a raging fire in his soul. His blend of styles brings together elements of celtic, prog, pagan and roots rock. He stirs this fabulous mix into a high energy live performance that demands you get up and move to the music.
Tickets only £15.00 advance £18.00 door Gig code for tickets G127
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Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
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Davey is perhaps best known as the front man of prog outfit Red Jasper and after taking a couple of years out found that music was once again burning a raging fire in his soul. His blend of styles brings together elements of celtic, prog, pagan and roots rock. He stirs this fabulous mix into a high energy live performance that demands you get up and move to the music.
Tickets only £15.00 advance £18.00 door Gig code for tickets G127
Support TBA
Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
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Saturday 26th February
Occasional Orchestra - Original pop rock with dynamite melodies & hooks
The Occasional Orchestra are a melodic 6 piece indie/pop band who play original songs with energy & passion. They are no strangers to The Northcourt and recorded and videoed a live album of their intelligent, exciting & critically acclaimed songs here on their last visit. They return now with yet more new material to add to their burgeoning catalogue of pop rock as only the British can write well and make no mistake, this band does write great songs.
Tickets only £15.00 advance £18.00 door Gig code for tickets G136
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Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
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Tickets only £15.00 advance £18.00 door Gig code for tickets G136
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Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
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Saturday 5th March
The Stones - Europe's best Rolling Stones tribute
The return of the best Rolling Stones tribute around. With all the energy and charisma of The Rolling Stones themselves, ‘The Stones’ pay an accurate and faithful tribute to the sound and look of an authentic Rolling Stones show. Far from being simply ‘look-alikes’; though, ‘The Stones' have the closest Mick Jagger look-alike on the scene, the group also pay great attention to the sound and feel of the music, all performed with the same accuracy, passion, energy and verve of the originals.
Tickets only £15.00 advance £18.00 door Gig code for tickets G135
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Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
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Tickets only £15.00 advance £18.00 door Gig code for tickets G135
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First band on stage at 8-30pm
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Friday 11th March
The Bryan Adams Experience - The UK's longest running & best
The Bryan Adams Experience is a celebration and tribute to the hit songs and enduring popularity of Bryan Adams. Formed in 1997, the 4 piece band replicate live performances that can only be surpassed by Bryan Adams himself. Expect all the hits inc Cuts Like a Knife, Summer of 69, Straight From The Heart & of course the massive worldwide hit I Do For You.
Touring has taken them to The Azores, Cyprus, Spain, Bahrain, Belgium and Holland as well as all over the UK, performing to crowds as large as 10,000. Major headlining gigs have included: the Microsoft convention in Barcelona, Mathew Street festival in Liverpool, Party in the Park in Jersey and the Tribute Festival in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island.Most recently they have played at Marvellous Festival & Tribfest.
Tickets only £15.00 advance £18.00 door Gig code for tickets G132
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Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
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Touring has taken them to The Azores, Cyprus, Spain, Bahrain, Belgium and Holland as well as all over the UK, performing to crowds as large as 10,000. Major headlining gigs have included: the Microsoft convention in Barcelona, Mathew Street festival in Liverpool, Party in the Park in Jersey and the Tribute Festival in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island.Most recently they have played at Marvellous Festival & Tribfest.
Tickets only £15.00 advance £18.00 door Gig code for tickets G132
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Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
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Saturday 12th March 2022
The Sex Pistols Expose - The UK's premier Sex Pistols tribute
In partnership with Paul Robins Promotions
The most authentic and best Sex Pistols tribute band around. All the excitement and attitude of those original herady days of 1976 and 1977 in a set jam packed with classic songs from Pretty Vacant and God Save The Queen to Anarchy in The UK and Bodies. One for anyone who loves high energy electric rock and roll bands.
Tickets only £15.00 advance £18.00 door
Support TBA
Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
FOR TICKETS FOLLOW THIS LINK TO PAUL ROBINS PROMOTIONS (£1.15 transaction fee)
Tickets only £15.00 advance £18.00 door
Support TBA
Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
FOR TICKETS FOLLOW THIS LINK TO PAUL ROBINS PROMOTIONS (£1.15 transaction fee)
Thursday 24th March 2022
Warner E. Hodges Band - Guitar legend who revolutionised Americana
In partnership with The Haven Club at The Bullingdon (Oxford)
For blazing guitar work look no further. For rock and roll at its most raw and visceral you are in the right place. Warner E. Hodges needs no introduction if you have any interest in the Americana scene & the Roots Rock revolution that blew out of the US. In his band Jason & The Scorchers, his reputation was and is second to none for devastatingly exciting 6 string mayhem. Then he joined Dan Baird from the Georgia Satellites & did it all over again. Don't take my word for it...how about this
“If aliens were to land on Earth (assuming that they’re not stupid enough to land here now in lockdown) and instructed you to take them to a rock and roll show, whatever you do, find where Warner Hodges is playing. There is no finer example of what rock and roll is, should be, has been, and will continue to be. ” - Raul Malo - The Mavericks
Not enough?
“I first became aware of Warner when I was 16. I bought a Scorchers cassette and it blew a hole through me. Since that day I’ve believed that if there was ever a human that was put on this earth specifically to play the absolute shit out of the guitar, it’s Warner E. Hodges.” - Charlie Starr - Blackberry Smoke
There's plenty more quotes like that but we don't have the room here so go looking yourselves if you doubt me. Miss this one at your peril...do NOT be the one who missed out on WEH on his first visit to The Bullingdon, Oxford.
Tickets only £17.50 advance £20.00 door Gig code for tickets G131
No Support
Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
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Remember this gig is at The Bullingdon, Cowley Rd, Oxford
Saturday 2nd April 2022
(Postponed from Sept 24th 2021 PLUS all other non refunded tickets for this event also still valid)
John Verity Band - Stunning Blues player & former Argent vocalist & guitarist
All non-refunded tickets from the 2020 & 2021 dates ARE VALID for this rearranged date
John Verity is now a recognised big player on the blues scene again after deciding he was spending too much time on production and session work. His career stretches back some way, so as well as being the front man & guitarist for Argent, he's able to mention playing on the same bill as or in bands with Jimi Hendrix, Mountain, Janis Joplin, Russ Ballard as well as providing guitar, vocals or production for Saxon, Motorhead, Keith Emerson, Gregg Lake & Mike Rutherford. Make no mistake about it, this is a guitar player of the highest order who mixes it with Rock's elite. We're delighted to welcome him back to The Northcourt with his superb band.
Tickets only £15.00 advance £18.00 door Gig code for tickets G99
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Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
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John Verity is now a recognised big player on the blues scene again after deciding he was spending too much time on production and session work. His career stretches back some way, so as well as being the front man & guitarist for Argent, he's able to mention playing on the same bill as or in bands with Jimi Hendrix, Mountain, Janis Joplin, Russ Ballard as well as providing guitar, vocals or production for Saxon, Motorhead, Keith Emerson, Gregg Lake & Mike Rutherford. Make no mistake about it, this is a guitar player of the highest order who mixes it with Rock's elite. We're delighted to welcome him back to The Northcourt with his superb band.
Tickets only £15.00 advance £18.00 door Gig code for tickets G99
Support TBA
Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
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Saturday 9th April 2022
Red Bazar & Tiger Moth Tales - Symphonic rock & prog
Red Bazar was formed in 2007 and released three extremely well received instrumental albums of classic rock, symphonic rock or prog around a nucleus of Andy & Mick Wilson (guitars & bass respectively) & Paul Comerie (drums). When keys player Gary Marsh arrived with Peter Jones in late 2013 it was a match made in heaven. Red Bazar received the musical boost it needed, and Peter’s Tiger Moth Tales project was also suddenly able to perform live. The combination of these musicians and their two completely different but complementary sets present live performances of undeniable quality and passion. Don’t miss this one!
Tickets only £15.00 advance £18.00 door Gig code for tickets G128
Support: Two band double header
Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
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Tickets only £15.00 advance £18.00 door Gig code for tickets G128
Support: Two band double header
Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
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Friday 22nd April 2022
Blank Manuskript - Acclaimed prog & art-rock from Salzburg
Blank Manuskript is a prog and art rock outfit from Salzburg, Austria. They have visited The Northcourt on three previous occasions providing support to several prog tribute bands. This is their first visit as a headliner here, but they have been filling large auditoriums and concert halls across Europe for years not to mention performing high on the bill at some of the Continent’s most prestigious festivals. With four studio albums behind them and all now available in the UK on the Progressive Gears label, their depth of material and its undoubted excellence is there for everyone to see.
Tickets only £15.00 advance £18.00 door Gig code for tickets G129
Support: Two band double header
Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
For tickets via PayPal (no account needed 90p fee) click below: Choose ticket quantity in cart.
Tickets only £15.00 advance £18.00 door Gig code for tickets G129
Support: Two band double header
Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
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Friday 6th May 2022
Jay Styles & his band perform Michael Jackson
Jay Styles is an incredible Michael Jackson tribute artist & lookalike. Not only does he look like the King of Pop, he sounds like him and can pull off all his dance moves too. He and his band perform entirely live and deliver all the top hits from ever era of his career from the Jackson 5 to the solo masterpieces. The show includes Smooth Criminal, I'll Be There,The Way You Make Me Feel, Black Or White, Will You Be There, Beat It, Thriller, ,You Are Not Alone, Billie Jean, Man In The Mirror, Bad and lots more besides
Tickets only £15.00 advance £18.00 door Gig code for tickets G133
Support: TBA
Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
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Tickets only £15.00 advance £18.00 door Gig code for tickets G133
Support: TBA
Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
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Saturday 4th June
True Gold - The Spandau Ballet Experience
True Gold was formed in 2005 and is now sounding, and looking better than ever! Having performed in 100's of venues over the years, they have courted much praise from renowned artists. True Gold is the 'official' Spandau Ballet tribute band having received praise from none other than Spandau's very own Gary Kemp, Steve Norman & Tony Hadley!
True Gold have performed twice with Tony, the second time coming in 2014 when Lee & Tony sang together on BBC's The One Show. As Gary Kemp once said after seeing a photo of True Gold performing "Double Take! Is that Tony up there???"
Tickets only £15.00 advance £18.00 door Gig code for tickets G134
Support: TBA
Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
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True Gold have performed twice with Tony, the second time coming in 2014 when Lee & Tony sang together on BBC's The One Show. As Gary Kemp once said after seeing a photo of True Gold performing "Double Take! Is that Tony up there???"
Tickets only £15.00 advance £18.00 door Gig code for tickets G134
Support: TBA
Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
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Friday 1st July & Saturday 2nd July
Prog For Peart '22 - 16 bands over 2 days fighting cancer
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Prog For Peart returns with the same format of 16 bands over two days . UK prog bands come together at The Northcourt in memory of the late great Neil Peart of Rush and to raise funds to combat Glioblastoma Multiforme the cancer that killed him. Announcements on the line up to follow shortly
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POSTPONED - NEW DATE TO BE CONFIRMED
This Winter Machine - Award winning original prog rock
This Winter Machine is a melodic progressive rock band from the UK. They are influenced by everything from Rush to Marillion and Neo Prog to New Wave. Funded over four years ago they have already released two highly acclaimed albums The Man Who Never Was which was followed up by the equally successful Tower of Clocks. They have battled on through the various lockdowns and have managed to record their third album called Kites. Its due for release in July if all goes according to plan. If the sneak preview videos are anything to go by the third is likely to be as well received as the first two. We're delighted to welcome them for their first visit to The Northcourt
This date is being rescheduled due to medical reasons within the band
Tickets £15.00 advance £18.00 door Gig code for tickets G124
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Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
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This date is being rescheduled due to medical reasons within the band
Tickets £15.00 advance £18.00 door Gig code for tickets G124
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Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
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POSTPONED UNTIL 2022 DATE TO FOLLOW ASAP - ALL SOLD TICKETS VALID
Like The Beatles - Beatles tribute
This band's attention to detail not only goes to the precise musical recreation of the songs and trademark Beatles Harmonies oh no, much more than that. They have acquired exactly the same vintage instruments and have recreated all the suits and costumes to the last button or stitch.
They're show encompasses from the first explosive hits as four lads out of Liverpool announced themselves to the World & were transformed into the Fab Four including Help, I wanna Be Your Man, Yesterday, Can't Buy Me Love into the experimental & Sgt Pepper periods with songs like Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Strawberry Fields Forever, Penny Lane right through the White Album to Abbey Rd & Let It Be and the great material they signed out with like Come Together, The Ballad of John & Yoko, Back in The USSR, Helter Skelter, Hey Jude and far too many more to even try to name.
Tickets only £15.00 advance £18.00 door Gig code for tickets G107
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Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
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They're show encompasses from the first explosive hits as four lads out of Liverpool announced themselves to the World & were transformed into the Fab Four including Help, I wanna Be Your Man, Yesterday, Can't Buy Me Love into the experimental & Sgt Pepper periods with songs like Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Strawberry Fields Forever, Penny Lane right through the White Album to Abbey Rd & Let It Be and the great material they signed out with like Come Together, The Ballad of John & Yoko, Back in The USSR, Helter Skelter, Hey Jude and far too many more to even try to name.
Tickets only £15.00 advance £18.00 door Gig code for tickets G107
Support TBA
Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
For tickets via PayPal (no account needed 90p fee) click below: Choose ticket quantity in cart.
THIS DATE IS NOW POSTPONED DUE TO SERIOUS ILLNESS
Molly Karloff, Suicide Notes & Das Ghoul - Three of Oxford's top original rock outfits
NEW DATE TO BE CONFIRMED ASAP
Molly Karloff, Suicide Notes & Das Ghoul triple header. Three of Oxford's best original rock bands all with their own distinct take on the genre. The Karloffs are already pretty well known further afield on the indie metal scene getting exposure On Planet Rock and gigs in the legendary Fiddler's elbow with their hard hitting heavy style. Suicide Notes were just starting to make a big impression with their own particular brand of 'sleeze rock'. Think of Dogs D'Amour and Hanoi Rocks rolled up in a big Woodbine and washed down with a Jack Daniels gargle and you have the general idea. 100% attitude and wonderful melodic roots rock. Das Ghoul is a band with a big following in the area with punchy rock cues and perhaps taking their darker but always humour laden approach from the Alice Cooper book of rock theatricality. A hell of a night you might say!
Tickets only £12.00 advance £15.00 door Gig code for tickets G121
Das Ghoul open the night followed by Suicide Notes & finally Molly Karloff headline.
Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-00pm
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Tickets only £12.00 advance £15.00 door Gig code for tickets G121
Das Ghoul open the night followed by Suicide Notes & finally Molly Karloff headline.
Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-00pm
For tickets via PayPal (no account needed 90p fee) click below: Choose ticket quantity in cart.
Postponed until 2022 date to be confirmed all tickets sold are valid for the new date
(originally Friday 17th September)
DS:UK - Dire Straits tribute
DSUK return to The Northcourt for a second visit this time on their Brothers in 85 tour paying tribute to one of the biggest selling albums in music history. During the 80’s and 90’s, Dire Straits was one of the largest music brands and concert touring bands in the world. Still today, Mark Knopfler & his playing remains one of the most recognisable sounds and most admired guitarists in modern Rock. DSUK will be bringing Brothers in Arms back to life along with all the old favourites including Sultans of Swing, Romeo & Juliet, Telegraph Road, Expresso Love and THAT riff.....Money For Nothing. The band is regarded as *the* quintessential tribute band among Dire Straits fans with their incredible attention to musical and sonic detail. To say that “dS:uK” sound like Dire Straits is an understatement.
Tickets only £16.00 advance £20.00 door Gig code for tickets G123
No Support
Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
For tickets via PayPal (no account needed 90p fee) click below: Choose ticket quantity in cart.
Tickets only £16.00 advance £20.00 door Gig code for tickets G123
No Support
Doors open at 7-30pm
First band on stage at 8-30pm
For tickets via PayPal (no account needed 90p fee) click below: Choose ticket quantity in cart.