Big Langs’ VIRTUAL BBQ…
A Tribute to Matthew Lancaster

*** DUE TO THE CURRENT CORONAVIRUS ISSUES – IT WOULD BE IRRESPONSIBLE FOR US TO BRING YOU ALL TOGETHER AT THIS TIME. WE HOPE TO RE-SCHEDULE A PHYSICAL GIG WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO.

BUT WE WANT TO DO SOMETHING SOONER – SO ARE ORGANISING A GREAT LINE-UP FOR A VIRTUAL GIG INSTEAD, STREAMING ON FACEBOOK. IT WILL BE FREE – BUT WE WILL WELCOME DONATIONS AS WE STILL WISH TO DONATE TO THE LOCAL HOMELESS CHARITY THAT MATT WOULD HAVE APPROVED OF ***

Our mate and absolute punk-rock legend, Matthew ‘bomber’ Lancaster passed away on 18th August 2019. He was always first down the front, first to dance, and last to leave at any punk gig he attended – and he went to a LOT of gigs. Bands around the world knew him – who could miss the loony with the smile plastered on his face and his special pointy dance, crowd surfing, and just all-round fucking good guy. We know what he’d want in his remembrance would be a bloody big gig – full of happy people, having a dance down the front in his name.

JOIN THIS FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/534391720577300/ as it will be streamed there. If you join upfront you will receive notifications as each artist goes live with their set.

LINE-UP

Friday 8th May

6.40 Joe Atom (The Atoms)

7.20 Sam Jarvis (Son of Gun/Fuzzy Dunlop)

8.00 Carol Hodge (Crass/Slice of Life)

8.40 Dan Allen (Ducking Punches)

9.20 Andrew Cream (Live from California)

10.00 Selina Martin (Live from Canada)

Saturday 9th May

6.00 Will Hart (Sprainer)

6.40 Jordy (A Great Notion/Shirka)

7.20 Duncan Redmonds (Snuff/Guns n Wankers)

8.00 Alex Wonk (Wonk Unit)

8.40 Tim Holehouse

9.20 Helen Chambers (Misfortune Cookie)

10.00 Dan Goatham (Spoilers)

So we’re joining forces with No Gods No Managers to put on one hell of a show on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th May – no longer can it be the original BBQ & Bands events it was going to be – for obvious reasons. But you can still do your own BBQ, have a few beers chilled and ready, and join us in the daft chat as we enjoy at least six acts per night!

Matty’s brother Paul suggested it be a fundraiser to support homelessness as this was a cause close to his heart, so it’s going to be that too x – the fund-raiser page is here; https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/biglangsgig

Skate-Aid Benefit Summer Monster Mash

All Day Summer madness in Stamford – 20th June Mama Liz’s Voodoo Lounge.

TICKET INFO: All the pre-order tix are now SOLD OUT! There will be VERY LIMITED tix on the door. We advise you to turn up EARLY DOORS if you wish to pay on the door.

We have decided to have a completely different line up to last year, so some new faces, some that have played SC shows before, none from last years all dayer.

All for Skate-Aid: http://www.skate-aid.org/en.

UPDATE APR 2015: So when organising something like this kinda expect someone will hafta drop out due to circumstances beyond their control. Unfortunately Darwin and the Dinosaur have had to pull out, this makes us sad . However, every cloud and all that! So instead we have the bastard sex children of a Rollins/No Means No orgy. Yup Lets Meet Jesus are added, BOOYAH! This makes us happy

UPDATE APR 22 2015: Ok so the line up replacement for Darwin and the Dinosaur was Lets Meet Jesus, bummed to say that they now cannot make it either. However this does give the opportunity for a good old drunken knees up singalong with A Great Notion! HO HA!!!!

Update May 26th: We are very pleased to announce that the lovely people at Stamford Skatepark have given Skate-Aid and TSCP the park solely for the use of skateboarders only. Details coming soon. There will be give aways, prizes, a lot of shredding and also lessons for all ages. The event is 9am-1pm so you can head straight over the street for the Party at Voodoo lounge. Boom

This year’s BBQ will have Pulled Jackfruit (google it) served in baps in addition to regular or spicy burgers. Also the free from cup cake lady will be back to satisfy sweet tastes! All vegan. The venue also has a Cajun menu but if you want to eat on the top floor resteraunt you should book in advance.
‪#‎vegan‬ ‪#‎bbq‬ ‪#‎skateaid‬ ‪#‎charity‬ ‪#‎realale‬

UPDATE: 3rd June: TIMETABLE!

Here’s a quick rundown for June 20th.

9am – 1pm Skatepark jam – directly opposite venue (skateboarding only) * CANCELLED
1pm – 4pm Downstairs in Voodoo Lounge
4pm – 6pm Vegan BBQ, acoustic session in courtyard
6pm – 1am Downstairs in Voodoo Lounge

** There will be prizes and giveaways throughout the day. Quite possibly a raffle! Party

Limited Edition gig t-shirt available to order here.

FINAL LINE-UP

The Deadites
A Great Notion
Stay Clean Jolene
Meansteed
Jaded Eyes
The Projectionist
Spoilers
Son Of Gun
Bear Trade
Simon Wells and his acoustic misery
Beverley Kills
Darko https://www.facebook.com/Darkoband?fref=ts
GUTS
Ducking Punches https://www.facebook.com/duckingpunchesuk?ref=ts&fref=ts
Popes Of Chillitown https://www.facebook.com/PopesOfChillitown?ref=ts&fref=ts

We will also have a Vegan Burger BBQ, ‘Free From’ Vegan Cup Cake stall in addition to the Mama Lizs Cajun Menu. There is also an ace Chinese Takeaway over the road or a quality Chippy just round the corner.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n8JYhPgEvA
https://www.facebook.com/SonOfGunBand

Ducking Punches