Headsticks 'Work In Progress' Plus Special Guests

2nd May 7PM Whatserface Sophie's Choice Flutter £8 ADV£12 OTD

Downpour plus support from Blind and Woodhouse Doors 7pm £11 ADV £14 OTD Melodic Hardcore based in Bristol, UK Formed in 2023 - ex-Lock & Key / We Struck Gold

Survivalist - support from Suffer and Gnawing Hunger Doors 7pm £10 ADV £12 OTD Survivalist are a four-piece metal band from Belfast, Ireland, featuring Gavin Sharp (vocals), Nick Butcher (guitars), Lee Shaw (bass), and Rhys Fraser (drums). Shaped by personal struggle, lived experience, and an unfiltered response to the world around them, Survivalist have forged […]

Paper Hats Support from Kangaru + Recolte £8 ADV £12 OTD Doors 7:30 PM

Bind Return to Solace 2nd Location Victims of Life xCrucibleX - Spirit of Fire Doors 7pm £12 ADV £15 OTD

An evening with Grace & Walking Alone £8ADV £11 OTD

The Gakk, Kid Klumsy, Choked £10 ADV, £12 OTD, Doors 7PM The Gakk, a punk bandfrom Dundalk, Ireland, epitomises the energy of punk rock. The Gakk have established themselves as major players in the punk music industry with their unadulterated and defiant sound. The Gakk, whose music is influenced by groups like The Ramones and The Clash, […]

Wolves in Alcatraz Anti-Meta Two Step Goodbyes Project Morf Doors 7:30 £8 ADV £11 OTD Sat 27th June

Air Drawn Dagger support TBC 4th July 7:30pm £8 ADV £12 OTD

We’re back at Riff Factory for volume two — another full-force night of bass-heavy chaos. Expect wall-to-wall drum & bass, dubstep, UKG and underground pressure from a stacked local lineup, powered by heavyweight sound and high energy from start to finish.

DKMS Charity Gig This gig is to raise funds and awareness for DKMS, a blood cancer charity. Dan, the organiser of the event, donated eight years ago and has visited the family in Texas a couple of times. The family are coming to Stoke and this will be their first time here. Let's show them how […]