Republica dominated the charts in the Nineties and exploded back in 2013 with a new EP,UK tour and festival slots. The band’s iconic and fiery front woman, Saffron, Tim Dorney (keyboard) and Johnny Male (guitar) rode the Britpop wave of female-fronted rock bands like Sleeper, Elastica, Garbage and Lush, injecting it with their self-dubbed “techno-pop, punk rock” sound. Between 1996 and 1999, Republica sold an incredible 3 million albums and clinched Top 5 slots in the UK, America and Europe with platinum sales across the globe, while their hit single ‘Ready to Go’ soared to Number One in many countries.

We are pleased to announce a debut show at Strings for the fantastic Smoove & Turrell on Saturday 24 October . . .

Hailing from the North East, Smoove & Turrell have built a reputation as one of the UK’s most electrifying live acts, fusing classic funk, Northern soul, hip-hop beats into a sound that’s entirely their own. With powerhouse vocals from John Turrell and masterful production from Smoove, their music channels both vintage groove and modern edge in equal measure.

The larger-than-life UK entertainer BIG NARSTIE who crossed over from grime & UK rap into mainstream TV and internet culture will be performing at Strings on Friday 25 September! . . .

Known for his charismatic personality and deep voice, he gained mainstream fame through collaborations with artists like Ed Sheeran and his own hit on Channel 4, The Big Narstie Show! He was a pivotal figure in the 2000’s UK Grime scene and has since built an incredible following!