Angelic Upstarts are an English punk rock/Oi! band formed in South Shields in 1977. The band espoused an anti-fascist and socialist working class philosophy, and have been associated with the skinhead subculture, though Mensi maintains that the Upstarts are and always were, a Punk band. More than two decades after its release, their debut single, “The Murder Of Liddle Towers”, was included in Mojo magazine’s list of the best punk rock singles of all time.
The band’s original members were Thomas Mensforth (Mensi) on vocals, Ray Cowie (Mond) on guitar, Steve Forsten on bass guitar, and Derek “Decca” Wade on drums. The band has split and reformed a few times, and former members include Ronnie Rocker (R.I.P) and bassists Ronnie Wooden, Glyn Warren and Tony Feedback. Drummers have included Sticks Warrington (who later joined Cockney Rejects), Paul Thompson (ex-Roxy Music), Chris White, Evo (who has also played in The Blood, Major Accident and Warfare) and Max Splodge.

Current lineup is now Mensi on vocals, Mr Gaz on bass, Neil (Newts) Newton on guitar and Jonnie Halling on drums.

With Support from hard-hitting punk trio Knock Off!

Formed in sept 2013, KNOCK OFF are a hard-hitting punk trio, taking influences from the early 80’s U.K punk scene.
30 years on and the country’s still a mess. KNOCK OFF’s sound is fueled by anger and disillusionment at a country going down the pan and life in general.
A raw and powerful sound mixed with anger, energy and passion, with stick in your head choruses, KNOCK OFF will leave their mark.

With 3 albums under their belts released through Step-1 Music, Randale Records and Longshot Music, and a Single launched through Human Punk Records KNOCK OFF are aiming to be heard.