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JUSTIN ROBERTSON - THE MINERALTAIL BOOK LAUNCH
April 23, 2026
7:00 PM
Mother's Ruin Gin Palace

JUSTIN ROBERTSON - THE MINERALTAIL BOOK LAUNCH

The MineralTail (A Creation Story) is a time-travelling, trans-dimensional sci-fi trip, telling the story of the greatest album ever made…

MIKE PICKERING - MANCHESTER MUST DANCE  [In conversation + book signing ]
April 27, 2026
6:30 PM
Walthamstow Trades Hall

MIKE PICKERING - MANCHESTER MUST DANCE [In conversation + book signing ]

From Manchester’s backstreets to global dancefloors – the untold story of The Hacienda & a musical pioneer.

THE THE's Matt Johnson in conversation - Cognitive Dissident
April 30, 2026
7:00 PM
21Soho

THE THE's Matt Johnson in conversation - Cognitive Dissident

The The founder Matt Johnson joins us to talk about his new book with Jason Wood

ROCK 'N' ROLL BOOK CLUB AT SHAKE THE HIGH ROAD
May 2, 2026
12:30 PM
St John's Church Hall

ROCK 'N' ROLL BOOK CLUB AT SHAKE THE HIGH ROAD

Rock ‘n’ Roll Book Club at Shake The High Road with John Altman and Paul Morley.

Stay Alive - The Life & Death Of Stuart Adamson with Richard Jobson
May 7, 2026
7:00 PM
The Red Lion Leytonstone

Stay Alive - The Life & Death Of Stuart Adamson with Richard Jobson

Author Scott Rowley & Richard Jobson (The Skids) in conversation with Keith Cameron.

DAVID NOLAN - I SWEAR I WAS THERE
May 25, 2026
7:00 PM
Mother's Ruin Gin Palace

DAVID NOLAN - I SWEAR I WAS THERE

50 years since the Sex Pistols played Manchester and the gig that changed the world

THE HISTORY OF THE VELVET UNDERGROUND with Richie Unterberger
June 3, 2026
7:00 PM
Mother's Ruin Gin Palace

THE HISTORY OF THE VELVET UNDERGROUND with Richie Unterberger

Do What You Fear Most: The History of the Velvet Underground - LIVE TALK

UP THE PACKET: SIMON WILLIAMS’ CRISP ODYSSEY
June 9, 2026
7:00 PM
Mother's Ruin Gin Palace

UP THE PACKET: SIMON WILLIAMS’ CRISP ODYSSEY

The Affectionate Crunch! Man Writes Book About Crisp Packets. And Rock’n’Roll.

JESSE MALIN - Almost Grown - In Conversation
June 14, 2026
3:00 PM
Walthamstow Trades Hall

JESSE MALIN - Almost Grown - In Conversation

Jesse joins us to mark the release of his book Almost Grown - A New York Memoir - in conversation with Allan Jones

PAUL TALLING - LONDON’S DEAD PUBS
June 16, 2026
7:00 PM
Walthamstow Trades Hall

PAUL TALLING - LONDON’S DEAD PUBS

An informal yet insightful guide to some of the capital's lost drinking dens, plus tips on where you can still get a great pint today!

HOW NOT TO BE A MUSIC PRODUCER - BOOK LAUNCH
July 16, 2026
6:00 PM
The BBE Store

HOW NOT TO BE A MUSIC PRODUCER - BOOK LAUNCH

How Not To Be A Music Producer is a darkly comic and honest look at building a life in music.