Archived info about the 2024 fest is here. The links below take you to the relevant section on the page. You can view our other events in our events section.
Tickets
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Weekend Pass
(All bands & workshops, all days)
| Low waged | £33.00 |
| Standard | £38.50 |
| Solidarity | £44.00 |
Friday 13th September
Bands: Lilith Ai, Ritual Error, Spider
| Low waged | £11.00 |
| Standard | £14.30 |
| Solidarity | £19.80 |
Saturday 14th September
Bands: Anserine, Maya Lakhani, GRUNT, Sunday Best, Tripsun, Currls
DJ Sets: NOT OK DJs
Workshop: An Introduction to Zine Making
| Low waged | £14.30 |
| Standard | £16.50 |
| Solidarity | £22.00 |
Sunday 15th September
Bands: Decolonise Choir, Shoefig, Lip Stain, Restless Taxis, Dogviolet [Cancelled due to illness], Buds., Dead Air
Decolonise Fest Discussion: Palestine Solidarity and Cultural Resistance
| Low waged | £14.30 |
| Standard | £16.50 |
| Solidarity | £22.00 |
Ticket pricing explained
Low waged: This ticket is for individuals who struggle to make ends meet, who are unemployed or under employed and struggle to afford basic needs
Standard: This ticket is for individuals who are employed, can afford their basic needs, and have access to savings but do not have a lot of money left over at the end of the month
Solidarity: This ticket is for individuals who are employed, can afford basic needs, have expendable income, access to savings and still have enough money left at the end of the month.
Lineup
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Friday 13 September
- Lilith Ai
- Ritual Error
- Spider
Saturday 14 September
- Anserine
- Maya Lakhani
- GRUNT
- Sunday Best
- Tripsun
- Currls
- DJ sets: NOT OK DJs
- Workshop: An Introduction to Zine Making
Sunday 15 September
- Decolonise Choir
- Shoefig
- Lip Stain
- Restless Taxis
- Dogviolet [CANCELLED due to illness]
- Buds.
- Dead Air
- Workshop: Decolonise Fest Discussion: Palestine Solidarity and Cultural Resistance
Schedule and Band/workshop bios
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Friday 13th September
Doors: 7PM. Timings subject to change
| 8pm-8.30pm | Lilith AI Bred on the bustling streets of London but with roots tracing the globe. Lilith Ai brings a unique blend of bubble grunge and indie rock to the music scene. |
| 9pm-9.30pm | Ritual Error If you like your punk brief, fast and loud then this is your band. Ritual Error will inject a healthy dose of hardcore to proceedings on Decol Friday. |
| 10pm-10.45pm | Spider Inspired by the icons of the 90s grunge era, Spider is a rising alt-pop artist with Nigerian and Irish roots, with a playful rock n roll spirit. Not to be missed! |
Saturday 14th September
Doors: 1pm. Timings subject to change
| 2pm – 3:30pm | Workshop: An Introduction to Zine Making This workshop will explore the history, practical use, and creative process of making zines. Participants are invited to explore themes of self and identity by producing their own creations. Collage materials provided. All materials and equipment will be supplied. |
| 5pm-5.30pm | Anserine Too silly to be contained and too whimsical to be stopped, goose-worshipping punks and First Timers 2024 graduates Anserine are as eclectic and off-the-wall as they come. Get down early on Decolonise Saturday because they need to be seen to be believed. Song to look out for: Needed You |
| 6pm-6.30pm | Maya Lakhani Championed by BBC Radio 1 and BBC Asian Network, Maya Lakhani draws on PJ Harvey rock riffs as well as her proud Indian heritage. she’s fresh off playing the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury and we have her at Decolonise Fest on Saturday. |
| 7pm-7.30pm | GRUNT GRUNT are stalwarts of the London punk scene and the only band on the lineup to have played Decolonise Fest in the DIY Space For London era. They return to the fest on Saturday to make a whole bunch of noise like you’ve never heard before. |
| 8pm-8.30pm | Sunday Best Post-emo heathens Sunday Best explore death, divinity, society and the self through their music. By standing on furniture, bouncing off walls and hanging from ceilings, they have made a name for themselves in a short time with their unpredictable and high-energy live shows and trust us, they will be one you don’t want to miss on Decolonise Saturday. Song to look out for: Past Tense |
| 9pm-9.30pm | Tripsun Playing Decolonise Saturday hot on the heels of a tour opening for Militarie Gun, DIY vets Tripsun’s unique brand of melodic hardcore tackles everything from identity politics, the slog of existing under capitalism and heartbreaking stories of people living under Israeli violence and occupation. Their triumph of a debut album ‘Kill The Dream’ is enough to put you right in the mood for this year’s Fest and we can’t wait to welcome them – and you – a few weeks. Song to look out for: Apathy |
| 10pm-10.45pm | Currls After a killer set at Decolonise Fest 2022, Currls are back as our Saturday night headliners! Don’t miss their socially-conscious pop-punk straight outta Brighton. |
| DJ sets | |
| 10.45pm-12am | Decolonise Fest DJs |
| 12pm-2am | NOT OK (DJ set) NOT OK is a London-based club which centers the QTIPOC community and plays all the biggest pop-punk and emo bangers you know and love. We’ve got them closing the show on Decolonise Saturday with a special DJ set from TakenbyMarshall so after the bands end, be ready to sing and dance the night away. |
Sunday 15th September
Doors: 12:00pm. Timings subject to change
| 1pm – 2:30pm | Decolonise Fest Discussion: Palestine Solidarity and Cultural Resistance Join us for a discussion of ways in which artists and culture workers can collectively contribute to meaningful solidarity with Palestinians, who are facing Israel’s genocide and apartheid (as leading experts have termed it). The session will be led by Samir Eskanda. Samir is a Palestinian artist, organiser, and human rights activist based in the UK. For the past decade, he has provided strategic guidance to many cultural solidarity initiatives worldwide, including from musicians, writers, filmmakers, and visual artists, among others. He’ll be discussing complicity, accountability, and our collective cultural power in this urgent moment. |
| 4:00pm – 4:15pm | Decolonise Choir Get down early on Sunday for a special first-time performance from the all-POC Decolonise Choir, led by Ishani Jasmin. It’s a healing and radical vibe, be ready to lift your voices as one! |
| 4:30pm – 5pm | Restless Taxis Their warped, fuzzy shoegaze sound feels like slipping into a warm bath. The precocious Restless Taxis will be the first band to play on Decolonise Sunday, following a special performance from Decolonise Choir. Tune to watch: Migraine |
| 5:30pm – 6pm | Shoefig UK-based dream pop duo Shoefig bring their chorus drenched tunes to Decolonise Fest on Sunday. For fans of Siouxsie and the Banshees, Cocteau Twins, and Slowdive. |
| 6:30pm – 7pm | Lip Stain Bratty, brazen and brutally honest, Lip Stain are First Timers Fest alums from 2023 that may just become your new favourite band if riot grrl aesthetics, Patti Smith, Paramore and X-Ray Specs are your bag. Get down on Decolonise Sunday to hear their unique brand of punk which tastes like Maybelline gloss and hits like a shot of sambuca. Song to look out for: Mismatched Socks |
| 7:30pm – 8pm | Dogviolet [CANCELLED due to illness]Describing themselves as “The Cranberries meets Alice in Chains”, Dogviolet wield gothic rock and interweaved jangly guitars to write songs about queer desire, community, and love. |
| 8:30pm – 9pm | Buds. The Hampsire-based Buds. will be bringing their brand of melodic hardcore and spirited punk rock to the festival this year. Get ready to start the pit. |
| 9:30pm – 10:15pm | Dead Air Dead Air have been chosen to close the show at this year’s Decolonise Fest and when you their bone-rattling riffs, you’ll understand exactly why. You best believe that Decolonise Sunday will end with a bang! Tune to look out for: Teeth Grinder |
Location
Address: Signature Brew Haggerston, Railway Arches, 340 Acton Mews, London E8 4EA.
Contact: 020 7923 9417
Email: haggerston@signaturebrew.co.uk
Transport
OVERGROUND: Haggerston Overground Station
BUS: 149, 242, 243 stop at Haggerston Station
CAR: Paid parking is available on nearby streets.
BIKE: There are no private bike racks but you are welcome to lock up your
bikes nearby. There is plenty of space on the railings by the canal.
Accessibility
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Accessibility Info
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Accessibility info is also available in pdf format on Signature Brew Haggerston’s website:
Signature Brew Haggerston be contacted at:
Phone:0207 684 4664 (Lauren Bevan)
Email: access@signaturebrew.co.uk.
Access
- Road: The road is cobblestone with pavements on either side.
- Steps: There is step free access from the street and entrance into the main space. The venue is step free, with the exception of the outdoor table space. Tables should be placed on ground level additionally, but this is at the council’s discrepancy
- Setup: Facing into the venue, the bar is on the left, with a small stage and toilets at the back. The space is filled with tables and chairs but may be cleared for events.
- Seating: Seated section available near the stage
- Tables: Over half of the tables are accessible and are at a low height.
- Food: We have menus in large print and can accommodate table service. Food is accessible via the venue – both empanadas on site and ordering pizza on delivery.
- Earplugs are available over the bar.
- Outdoor space is available to relax and decompress if need be
- Access needs are being taken into consideration as we work to improve the space.
Toilets
There is one accessible toilet (which disabled customers have priority use of) and 2 cubicles. All are on the ground floor and step free.
We are a LGBTQ+ inclusive venue, our visitors are free to use whichever toilet they choose.
Events
All of our sites host events and we are consistently working to ensure that they remain accessible to everyone. Some events may use strobe lighting and haze.
Unfortunately, we don’t currently offer audio assistance. Some venues have platformed seating which you can reserve by contacting us at 0207 684 4664 or access@signaturebrew.co.uk.
If you require a personal assistant ticket, more information or have any questions about a specific event, please do not hesitate to contact Lauren Bevan at 0207 684 4664.
Customers with Medical Requirements
We welcome all visitors who need to bring medicines, food or drink to manage a medical condition. In case of an emergency, contact a member of staff or security who will be able to help.
Assistance Dogs
We welcome all dogs including assistance dogs.
Covid information
We’re taking several precautions for COVID-19 safety:
Please test for COVID-19 before attending if possible.
Ticket sales are limited to 75% of the venue’s capacity.
Masks will be available, and hand sanitiser will be at the ticket and merch desk.
The venue has HVAC ventilation and an outdoor hangout space.
