LIVE MUSIC: POLAR + Compounds | Hive Mind | The Blade Itself

BMI presents… POLAR | Compound | Hive Mind | The Blade Itself

For the second of our monthly live music gigs  we have night of Metal and hardcore brought to you by The Basingstoke Music Initiative.

As ever the BMI gigs bring you a mixture of established acts on the ascent and will introduce you to new artists, fresh on the scene and lots of local talent too!

POLAR

Since 2009 Polar have created a relentless, chaotic, and raw sound which is matched with a notoriously energetic live show. For the last 15 years Polar have given everything to build a strong reputation and becoming a force to be reckoned with. In 2023 Polar went through a major line-up change leaving founding member Adam Woodford (singer) to carry the torch as the relationship between past members dissolved. Determined to take a negative situation and turn it into a positive, Adam Woodford rebuilt Polar bringing on board Stefan Whiting (Bass), Bruno Consani (Guitar), Simon Richardson (Guitar) and Max Flohr (Drums) with the focus to give Polar a whole new lease of life. With a fresh new perspective and positivity, the newly formed Polar have played main stage at Resurrection Festival, completed European and UK tours and have written and record Polar’s 6th studio album with producer Jack Murphy (Crystal Sound Studios) ‘Five Arrows’ which goes deep into the subject of the destructive power of change, which Polar regard as their strongest work to date. With Polar finding a new positivity and determination, the band truly feels unstoppable and continue to grow from strength to strength. Polar are stronger than they have ever been and nothing will get in their way. The band recently released new album ‘Five Arrows’ on Arising Empire Records on the 22nd November 2024. Over the cycle the band had support from BBC Radio 1, Metal Hammer, Kerrang, Consequence, Revolver, Knotfest, Lambgoat, Impericon, Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Pandora, Distorted Sound Magazine and many other publications.

“Five Arrows is the beginning of a brand new era of Polar and the record is a symbol of resilience. The album allows the band to break the mold musically to what has come before, pushing the sound sonically in a brand new direction but at the same time not losing the rawness and energy that the band has come to be known for. To accompany the newfound sound, lyrically it digs deeps into the theme of the destructive power of change and the positive and negatives that come with it.”

Compound

Melodic hardcore punk for the masses!

Hive Mind

We welcome back to Hivemind to the Creation Space, mainly because they were so damn good last time! Hivemind is a 3-piece hard rock band that formed in college, in the small town of Basingstoke. We’ll make your eardrums bleed with punchy basslines played by Poppy, drums pounded by Jack, and roaring guitar and vocals, performed by Seb.

The Blade Itself

New to the scene and ready to make waves, this Basingstoke metal band will get you thrashing in the mosh pit.

Grab your tickets now to ensure you have a brilliant night out booked in. Our gig nights are friendly, inclusive and frequently sell out!!

TICKET INFORMATION

• Ticket price: £10 advance | £7.50 student | £12.50 on the door*
  * + booking fee
• Age Guidance: Over 18’s only
• Doors: Bar opens 6pm, first act on stage from 7pm
• Ends: 10.30pm

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