AIRBOURNE @ VICTORIA HALL NOVEMBER 19th
30/6/08
Hold on to your hats folks, it's the return of the greatest rock n' roll band for years, last seen here at The Sugarmill, now they're up the road at The Victoria Hall to rock you all night long! A great Rock & Roll band leaves you feeling like you've…

DIRTY PRETTY THINGS @ KEELE UNIVERSITY OCTOBER 11th
30/6/08
The Sugarmill proudly presents the return of Dirty Pretty Things, this time appearing at Keele University. Their new album ‘Romance At Short Notice’ is the buzz record of the moment, and it’s a cracker! Led by the single ‘Tired Of England’ its further evidence that Carl and the lads are…

MONDAY NIGHTS ON THE ROOF!
30/6/08
Our rooftop bar will be open every Monday night throughout spring, summer and autumn
Free entry via Gitana Street entrance, open 10pm 'til 2am with all bottles and draught £2

See you up there!…

THE SUBWAYS @ KEELE UNIVERSITY OCTOBER 4th
29/6/08
The Sugarmill rocked last time they appeared here, and now Keele Uni is set to do the same, after the release of their amazing new record this Welwyn Garden City based trio have further established themselves as one of Britain's most undeniably “Arse kicking – will someone please turn that…

FEEDER @ VICTORIA HALL OCTOBER 20th
26/6/08
The Sugarmill proudly presents legendary brit rockers Feeder at The Viccy Hall in October! Following their hugely successful singles collection of 2006, their new album, ‘Silent Cry’, is perhaps Feeder’s most daring and complete album yet. Startlingly intimate yet musically heavier than their more recent records, it reflects how far…

CUTE IS WHAT WE AIM FOR PROMOTION @ THE SUGARMILL JULY 5th
24/6/08
On Saturday 5th July during our Sugarmill Saturdays club night we will be giving away T-Shirts, Singles, Albums, Postcards & more to celebrate Cute Is What We Aim For, who return with their hotly-anticipated sophomore album Rotation, released on July 7 through Fueled By Ramen Records, single ‘Practice Makes Perfect’…

ENTER SHIKARI @ KEELE UNIVERSITY OCT 5th
23/6/08
The Sugarmill proudly presents Enter Shikari at Keele University. This is a special band, a band that has achieved all their early popularity (which has included topping Kerrang’s best unsigned band of 2006 poll) without the use of a record label, the main benefits of this route are that Enter…

A WILHELM SCREAM @ THE SUGARMILL AUGUST 19th
20/6/08
The Sugarmill is proud to present the amazing Hardcore Punk of A Wilhelm Scream. After a relentless touring schedule that found these New Bedford, Massachusetts' fellas in far reaches of the developed world with bands like Rise Against, Strung Out, and Lagwagon, the band that Alternative Press hailed as the…

YOAV @ THE SUGARMILL JULY 24th
20/6/08
Yoav is an Israel-born singer-guitarist with a difference - he plays it as a guitar and as percussion - uses it for a variety of beats, from the sort of twitchy dance rhythms yer average avant-R&B god puts underneath today's top pop kids to trip-hop slope-beats or drum'n'bass-style drumming'n'bassing. As…

ROYWORLD @ THE SUGARMILL SEPTEMBER 21st
18/6/08
We’re delighted to present the fantastic sounds of Royworld, a band whose debut album ‘Man In The Machine’ has been met with rave reviews and their live performances really are something to behold! Soon after forming in London, these four chaps began to play gigs around the capital at venues…

THE RIFLES @ KEELE UNIVERSITY OCT 28th
17/6/08
We’re absolutely delighted to present a second outing at Keele University for Walthamstow based Mods THE RIFLES! After a few storming performances here at The Sugarmill, the lads moved on to the bigger stage at Keele with consummate ease and played to a packed house who danced and sung along…

THE DISPLACEMENTS @ THE SUGARMILL JULY 22nd
16/6/08
Leicester based fellas The Displacements bring their driving retro fuelled indie goodness to The Sugarmill, previously seen here supporting The Courteeners and off the back of a tour with The Twang and The Enemy, this band really is one to look out for! With a sound that mixes up Buzzcocks…

MODEY LEMON @ THE SUGARMILL SEPTEMBER 7th
16/6/08
We’re delighted to confirm Modey Lemon at The Sugarmill in September. Following extremely high-praise indeed for fourth album Season of Sweets Pittsburgh’s favourite sons The Modey Lemon are bringing their krautrock-tinged trips and epic psych odysseys over to the UK for a string of live shows this Autumn. Coming back…

HAVE HEART @ THE SUGARMILL AUGUST 26th
16/6/08
Boston's Have Heart is a band that has caught the hardcore world by surprise. After releasing a demo and an EP, Have Heart caught the attention of Bridge Nine records and they recorded their debut LP The Things We Carry in 2006. Since then, Have Heart has been causing a…

GOLDEN SILVERS @ THE SUGARMILL SEPTEMBER 5th
15/6/08
Putting London's numerous skiffle punk bands to shame, Golden Silvers source Squeeze, Blockheads, Of Montreal and doo wop in an infectious, oddly futuristic mix of amazing music that will have your head in a whirl! This is the band that London is talking about, they're engaging and minimalistic and you'll…

RED LIGHT COMPANY @ THE SUGARMILL JULY 30th
12/6/08
We welcome the up and coming soon to be stars that are Red Light Company, who have been knocking about for only a year now, yet have been turning many a head their way! Richard Frenneaux (vocals/guitar) was born in England and spent his formative years in Australia and New…

KILL HANNAH @ THE SUGARMILL OCTOBER 24th
10/6/08
We’re proud to present Chicago based electronica rockers Kill Hannah. Currently signed to Roadrunner Records, these chaps have been a band since back in1995. Between 1996 and 2002, Kill Hannah self-released a slew of albums, singles and EPs independently, all of which quickly sold out of multiple pressings. They signed…

THE ACACIA STRAIN @ THE SUGARMILL JULY 26th
10/6/08
The Acacia Strain are here again to knock your head off with their intense, intricate and bowel curdling metal-core noise. Unconcerned with trends, and continually earning street credentials through constant touring, The Acacia Strain have surely upped the ante, the purveyors of all things heavy are tuning their guitars down…

BRING ME THE HORIZON @ THE SUGARMILL OCT 19th
10/6/08
For BMTH, it all started in March 2004, when these 5 kids got together from the ashes of a collection of defunct bands and started to write some music. Taking their influences from many of the heavier American metal-core acts, the newly formed band soon started turning heads. Much more…

BRIGADE @ THE SUGARMILL AUGUST 3rd
9/6/08
We proudly present the return of the brilliant London based rock giant that is Brigade! Since their formation in back in 2003, these chaps have turned heads at every opportunity – right from when Will Simpson moved from Bristol to London with the sole intention of forming a band with…

SONS OF ALBION @ THE SUGARMILL JULY 31st
8/6/08
Welcome to the world of Sons Of Albion, we present their last headline show before they head off to play V Festival, and if you like your rock music oplayed with a real passion and aggression then you'd be adviced not to miss out on this! From the corners of…

ONE NIGHT ONLY @ KEELE UNIVERSITY OCT 12th
7/6/08
North Yorkshire indie pop rock upstarts One Night Only will be headlining Keele University on Sunday 12th October, with their last two singles 'Just For Tonight' and 'It's About Time' being instant mainstream pop rock hits, these fellas are sure to get bigger and better! So get your tickets as…

JOSE VANDERS @ THE SUGARMILL JULY 15th
6/6/08
Jose first started playing keys aged three when her grandparents bought her her first keyboard, since then her living room has begun to resemble a music shop containing more pianos than there are televisions in her house.She was taught classical piano from the age of five, by her teacher Mrs…

FLAMBOYANT BELLA @ THE SUGARMILL AUG 11th
6/6/08
Flamboyant Bella hail from Hitchin (near Cambridge) who play outstanding indie pop songs, with a distinctly Southern twang to the vocal, and tongue in cheek vocals, that make you smile as you nod your head along to their tunes. Although just starting to get modest recognition at this present time,…

THE ROCKET SUMMER @ THE SUGARMILL JULY 7th
2/6/08
The Sugarmill proudly presents Texan powerpop/indie/emo rockers The Rocket Summer, a show that's re-scheduled from February. Hailing from Colleyville, Texas, The Rocket Summer comprises Bryce Avary who plays and performs all instruments and vocals on record. Avary started performing local shows as a teenager in Dallas and Fort Worth. As…

THE METROS SHOW CANCELLED
25/5/08
Unfortunately The Metros have pulled their gig here at The Sugarmill, please check back for more information of a rearranged show, cheers…

DRESSED TO KILL @ THE SUGARMILL JULY 10th
22/5/08
As part of another Tremolo Rehearsals showcase we present Dressed To Kill as headliners, formed in February, they are a five-piece from Stoke-on-Trent who deal in uncompromising metalcore/screamo, check out their myspace for some more pictures and tuneage...

www.myspace.com/dressedtokill10…

LIVID @ THE SUGARMILL AUGUST 2nd
21/5/08
Hailing from round Stoke, LiViD is a four-piece rock act determined to drag Classic-Rock music back into the mainstream! Taking influenece from era-defining acts such Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, U2, Motley Crue, Cream, Metalica and The Rolling Stones, LiViD have an unmatched determination to succeed.

During their short career they have eclipsed…

EVERYTHING ON RED @ THE SUGARMILL JULY 19th
21/5/08
Welcome to the world of Everything On Red, these fellas based around Stafford, Stoke and Manchester, and in their own words, they're "An assault on the ears and mind": Everything on Red play fractured retro-electro punk that combines raw emotion and energy with mesmerising changes in rhythm"

Bringing to mind bands…

THE REBOUNDS @ THE SUGARMILL JULY 11th
21/5/08
We present the last ever show from stokie indie upstarts The Rebounds! F**k the scene, break the mould, peace and love, until the lights go out, what’s it all about, is it, A, the words of one of rock and roll’s greats or B, the motto of one of the…

BAD COMA @ THE SUGARMILL JULY 5th
21/5/08
Bad Coma was created from various backgrounds and musical influences. the 4 members involved are seedfactory and Soma guitarist danny C, Seedfactory drummer Sy, Daizycutter basist Swampi and vocalist Chris M. Dany C has had a string of cd's behind him, these include Razorwire and LBD, SY has a string…

FURTHEST DRIVE HOME @ THE SUGARMILL JULY 21st
21/5/08
We proudly present the fantastic Farnham four-piece that is Furthest Drive Home, currently writing new material and rehearsing for their up and coming tours and adventures! Having recently played SXSW in Austin, Texas and also finished our tours with bands 'Elliot Minor' and 'The Higher' they've set their stamp on…

THE BLUE COLLARS @ THE SUGARMILL JULY 4th
21/5/08
Drawing inspiration from the everyday like nights out, beer, roulette, gambling, pubs, football, darts, poker, donna meat, girls & tambourines, mates, school disco's, alchy's, shit weather, shit jobs, boredom and stoke on trent , The Blue Collars really are a shining light in the local indie scene. They are group…

THE SUGARMILL ON MYSPACE & FACEBOOK
20/5/08
The Sugarmill now has a group on Facebook, as well as a Myspace page which keeps you up to date with all events at the venue via bulletins

If you would like to join the Facebook group and add the Myspace page as a friend, then just copy and paste the…

FRIDAY NIGHTS AT THE SUGARMILL
20/5/08
Every Friday The Sugarmill hosts 'ELECTRIC' and 'SID' - 2 Rooms of everything from Britpop to Punk Rock, as well as Rooftop Terrace Bar for you smokers or those who just want a place to chill
Open from 10pm until 3am, over 18's only, NUS Discount available. Entrance to pre-club night…

HIP HOP ON THE ROOF
20/5/08
The next Hip Hop Thursday is July 17th, that's right folks it's the return of Hip Hop on The Roof! The best in Old & New School, Skate, 90's and British Hip Hop. Check the myspace link below for guest DJ set slots, Free Entry - Draught and Bottles all…

SATURDAY NIGHTS AT THE SUGARMILL
20/5/08
Every Saturday The Sugarmill hosts 'SUGARMILL SATURDAYS' - 2 Rooms of Alt, Punk, Indie, Metal & Party anthems, as well as Rooftop Terrace Bar for you smokers or those who just want a place to chill, Open from 10pm until 3am, over 18's only, NUS Discount available
Entrance to pre-club night…

GET A COPY OF OUR NEW LOOK FLYER!
19/5/08
If you haven't already, then get a hold of our new look monthly flyer/newsletter from The Sugarmill, Dazed or Music Mania. It has complete listings of upcoming shows, as well as information on club nights, prices and ticket purchasing information

So get a hold of one now and keep up to…

STOKE NIGHT BUS SERVICE
19/5/08
A new Night Bus network has been launched in Stoke-on-Trent in a partnership between RML Travel, Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Staffordshire Police

This could be very handy for those of you coming to shows here and fancy sticking around for the club night afterwards, or simply just fancy gettin to town…