Sunday 26th May 2013

The Funkdamentals - Disco Funk Night

Formed in 2011, the Funk'daMentals are a 5-piece function band based in the South of England.
We pride ourselves in performing authentic live versions of some of the funkiest tunes ever written.

With a setlist including some of the all-time disco classics, and a selection of the funkiest tunes from the last few decades, every tune we play is guaranteed to fill the dancefloor.

Wednesday 29th May 2013

Wacky Wednesday

Wacky Wednesday at the Vic is the biggest and best mid week party in Swindon so come on down for Karaoke Madness and happy hour drinks deals. Come and join in the fun and let your hair down for some midweek crazyness.

Friday 31st May 2013

Bon Giovi

BON GIOVI are the UK's Premier
look-alike and sound-alike Tribute to the New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi. With over ten years touring experience as a band, and nearly 4
times that combined from individual members, this act is without compromise one of the best acts on the circuit today.

So if your ready to "Runaway" on "One Wild Night" down that "Lost Highway" for a taste of some of the worlds greatest Stadium Anthems, then book BON GIOVI now! They are the closest you'll get to the real thing!

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Monday 3rd June 2013

The Ocelot Comedy Night

Swindon's longest running and best comedy night now in its 9th year.
First Monday of every month at The Victoria Swindon
Top night of top comedy with 3/4 top comedians and MC
All Seated in air conditioned venue.
Doors 8pm show starts at 9pm, advise arriving early to get a seat as its always a busy night.
This Months Comedians
YIANNI AGISILAOU - Headline
WINTER FOENANDER - Open Spot
JOZ NORRIS - Open Spot
ANDREW WATTS - First On
ROB COLEMAN - Compere'

Thursday 6th June 2013

Gaz Brookfield + Joshua Caole + Benji Clements

Songs Of Praise Presents:

GAZ BROOKFIELD
Gaz Brookfield is a solo acoustic artist based in Bristol.
Since embarking on his solo career in 2006 he has been fortunate enough to have played with artists such as Newton Faulkner, Frank Turner, Nik Kershaw, Nigel Clark (Dodgy), Mark Morris (Bluetones),Pete Doherty, Ben Marwood, Jim Lockey, Jake Morley, Dave McPherson (InMe) and many more.
His songs are instantly accessible, everyman tales of life, love and everything else in between. Played in a folk-ish style with occaisional use of the guitar as a percussive tool, as well as some two handed venturing around the fretboard, Gaz's simple yet poignant songwriting captures the imagination of the listener.

JOSHUA CAOLE
'Slow Hearts' the debut EP by Joshua Caole was released in December 2010, he spent most of the following year touring with some ace people such as The Smoke Fairies and Slaid Cleaves in support of it. In January 2012 Joshua recorded his debut album 'Moon Palace' which is due for release on the 16th of April 2012 on Bullo Pill Recordings. He will be touring with Christiaan Webb around this time as well as many other shows of his own.

BENJI CLEMENTS
Benji is a 22 year old up and coming singer song/writer from calne in wiltshire, who has been making a good impact on the local scene and hopes to begin to make more of an impact on the bristol and london scene. Over the summer, he has played some really good festivals and events, finding himself on the same line-up as wretch 32, twist and pulse, basshunter and many more really great acts. 2013 could be his year so keep an eye out for this guy!

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Saturday 8th June 2013

Hip Route + Willoween + The Blue Trees + Alex Roberts

HIP ROUTE
Feel. Write. Play. Play some more. We are just trying to do the same as everyone else - play as much as possible to as many people that will listen! Individually and collectively we have shared the stage with Newton Faulkner, The Hoosiers, Alabama 3, Them Is Me (ex-Reef and Basemant Jaxx), Two Spot Gobi and Carvin Jones among others.

WILLOWEEN
Willowen are a quirky indie folk trio from Bournemouth with a harmony-fuelled, surf vibe and a folky twist, drawing comparisons with the exciting sounds of Noah and The Whale and Seth Lakeman, with the soft touch of Jack Johnson. They have shared the stage with the likes of KT Tunstall, Paul Heaton (The Beautiful South/Housemartins), Moulettes, Serafina Steer and The People The Poet.

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Thursday 13th June 2013

Bands & Burlesque - Carry On Burlesque

Bella Rouge & Missy Lectric invite you to a right good old carry on!!!
Our June show is paying hommage to the Carry On movies, OOhhhhh matron!
Performers recreating sketches, a theme. .or a character from such classic as Carry On Camping and many more!
So far we have the fabulous double act Didi Curve & Honey Holiday with a tribute to camping comedy.
Amazing music from Ode and the Bebops! Their style of music is a jazz mix that ranges from cotton plantation blues through ballads to Rock 'n' Roll Swing
If you have been to a Bands & Burlesque night before, you will be fully aware that these are always held for charity. This night is no different, and we hope you will come along to allow us to raise as much money as possible for our chosen charity Swindon Womens Aid.

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Saturday 15th June 2013

Whole Lotta DC

AC/DCs music might sound easy to play, but its delivered in a tempo and rhythm that only few can master. Some people call this the vibe which cant be analysed in music theory. Some bands have it and some dont, Whole Lotta DC simply have it. Thats why they are so much in demand. - Keith Thompson (Revolver)

If you didnt get to see AC/DC this time around then go and see them. They are just so close, Its just wonderful to see - Planet Rock

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Thursday 20th June 2013

Emily Sykes + Anna Neale + Nick Tann

Songs Of Praise Presents:

EMILY SYKES
A buzz went around the Beehive, one of Matilda couldnt make it and they werent coming. Well, yes and no. Just as we got this piece of sad news, Emily Sykes walked in with guitar. She is the drummer in Matilda. Amy and Polly came in without any instruments. So it was Rebecca (singer and keyboard player), who was missing. Emily and the others found stools. Phil Hamer (with electric bass guitar) sat as far back in the corner of the room as possible with his head down, he had joined an all girl band. Except that now the line up was Emily Sykes and Friends, a new and exciting line-up in which Emily is the lead singer. Someone shouted out whats the name of the band? Emily replied with Matilda mark II. Phil did his best to hide. Emily has such a wonderful voice for folk and for harmonizing with the others, and did this whilst playing rhythm. Phil was playing the softest bass possible. There were songs accompanied only by clapping and seated stomping. This was all so harmonious and beautiful. As with Matilda, the humorous banter and laughter, was joyous.

ANNA NEALE
Winner of 2009's Guildford Music Award for Best Female Solo Artist, Anna Neale started her professional life touring as a vocalist with Dublin soul band, the stars from 'The Commitments'. Since then she has become a performer and songwriter in her own right, playing to an increasing number of fans through her live, TV and Radio performances. Anna has played around the world, across US, Canada, Europe and Asia, both as a solo artist and as a member of various bands. She has also supported many well known artists including Dave McPherson (InMe) and Edwin Starr.

NICK TANN
The most obvious selling points of his music are a wonderfully expressive and technically wide vocal range and the ability to wring a playing style out of his twelve string guitar that sits somewhere beyond the merely rhythmic and fleshed out with delicate intricacies and atmospheric pauses that he works into the music. The devil, as they say, is in the detail and it is Nicks understanding of this that raises his music above the competition GreenMan Music

Saturday 22nd June 2013

The Ocelot Magazine 7th Birthday Bash

The Ocelot Magazine are holding their 7th Birthday Bash at the Vic again this year so expect another amazing night of live music and mirth with lashings of ginger ale.

Live Music From
NUDYBRONQUE
Nudybronque are an Indie Pop band based in the heart of Wiltshire. The band blends Modern Indie with elements of 70's Punk and Pure Pop Music to deliver a surprisingly fresh sound.
www.facebook.com/nudybronque

THE VOOZ
Five geezas who love playing music loud and our music louder! We are 'The Vooz' a hard hitting Punk/Indie band from Wiltshire, An intensely exciting band moulded from the depths of punk with a pathological addiction to rock.
www.facebook.com/thevooz

DEER CHICAGO
Deer Chicago combine post-rock shimmering guitars with blustery vocals and an turbulent but uplifting rhythm section. They explore the transition between soft and loud, focusing on tension created with build-ups and peaks of melodic plateau.
www.facebook.com/DEERCHICAGO

SKYBURNSRED
From the deepest depths of the Swindon music scene surfaces SkyBurnsRed, an eclectic rock band with a orchestral twist. Although guitar and violin would rarely associate under normal circumstances, the haunting tones of the classical instrument become electrified and entangled in the heavy rock foundations creating the bands striking sound.
www.facebook.com/skyburnsred