HANWELL HOOTIE 2026. 9th May 2026
Get ready for an absolutely electric day at The Kings Arms as Hanwell Hootie takes over with a stacked lineup that does not miss. From the moment the doors open, the Garden DJs set the vibe before the Main Stage erupts with killer live acts like Red Town, Søftbleach, and Dead Rat Society, bringing pure energy from afternoon into night. Head upstairs to the Marshall Lounge for a slick mix of rising talent and unforgettable performances, while the garden keeps pulsing with nonstop beats. And just when you think it can’t get any bigger—DJ Simba and DJ Sunny carry the party deep into the night. This isn’t just a gig, it’s a full-blown music experience—loud, lively, and impossible to forget.
MAIN STAGE
THE RED TOWN
3:00-3:45pm
Red Town is an 8 piece London band drawing influences from the music of the last 6 decades, creating a sound that can’t be pigeonholed. Influences range from Jefferson Airplane & Janis Joplin to Prince, Traffic to Arctic Monkeys, via the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. With the soulful vocals of Jodie Green, & strong harmonies, the music is melodic, but with a hard edge. Jazz, funk and psychedelia are in the mix. The songs are thought provoking, socially aware, dark, light, but always memorable. Gigging on the London scene for the last 7 years, Red Town have an EP & 7 singles under their belts, & release their new full album 10/10/25.. Audience comments – “Not one but 2 great singers!” The drummer is off the scale!” “Amazing group of musicians” The band – Jodie – lead vocals. Rachel – vocals/Keyboards Sorie – drums Graham – guitar/vocals Morris – bass Piers – lead guitar Mark – Saxes. Luigi – alto sax/harp
SOFTBLEACH
4:15-5:00pm
From supporting Fickle Friends on a UK tour to landing a Love Island sync before the track even dropped, søftbleach are quickly becoming one of the most exciting new forces in UK indie-pop. Formed at the end of 2024, the London-based trio Darla Jade (vocals), Dustin Dooley (multi-instrumentalist/producer), and Jan Simson (drums), blend years of production experience with a bold indie-pop sound. Dustin and Jan bring over a decade of writing, producing, and performing with artists worldwide, while Darla’s solo success, with press in Billboard and Notion and collaborations with Gorgon City, Kaskade and more, gives the band a distinctive vocal centre. Their live momentum has grown fast, from their debut headline show to UK support dates and their first full tour in 2025. With early playlisting from Spotify, Apple Music and BBC Introducing, and their debut EP Neverland landing 28 November, søftbleach are carving out a world entirely their own.
JEWELIA
5:30-6:15pm
Jewelia writes, produces and performs a mixture of nostalgia-infused indie pop and piano-powered fairy-tales. With influences from Kate Bush and Tori Amos to Lana del Rey, MARINA, ALLIE X or Billie Eilish, her music stays within the realms of pop, while exploring different facets of it with different releases. Her latest project “Little Wins” mixes 90’s and early 00’s influences with a modern edge.Jewelia’s music has received repeated support from BBC Upload, with seven songs and an interview played on the show by Leo Ulph, and from BBC Introducing, with her song “Second Best” (also included in “Little Wins”) chosen as Abbie McCarthy’s Recommendation of the Week. Jewelia’s music was also played on BBC Radio Nottingham, BBC Introducing Three Counties, Eagle Radio, Amazing Radio and Cambridge 105, among others.
BLACK GLOSS WARDROBE
6:45-7:30pm
I’m Charlie, an independent artist performing under my project name Black Gloss Wardrobe with a 5 piece band blending many genres including Alt, Disco and rock into my own sound I call “Pop Fever”
THE BADGERS
8:00-9:00pm
The Badgers are coming! The Badgers are a rock/funk/jazz fusion band from South West London. We play covers in our own unique style and original songs. Follow us @th3badgars on Instagram. We hope you enjoy our sett!
DEAD RAT SOCIETY
9:30-10:30pm
Dead Rat Society are a London-based bombastic explosion of Punk, EDM, Hip Hop and Grunge Rock. What started as a half-joking, experimental bedroom project, pulling influence from Prog Rock and old school horror movies, quickly evolved into something that demanded to be shared – unique, adrenalizing, and desperately danceable. Fronted by multi-instrumentalist Ed Harris, channelling millennial angst with offbeat cultural witticisms, and joined by co-producer Ben Potter, bassist Connor Firmston, and drummer Will Pinhey, the group has quickly built a reputation for explosive live shows that have thrilled, sold out, and almost shaken-to-the-ground some of the most prestigious grassroots venues across the country. QUOTES “Excited about his track (The Night) hopefully making you go crazy wherever you are” John Kennedy – Radio X “The whole album is a TRIUMPH” – ASBO Magazine “Unruly Brilliance, an album of EPIC proportions” – The Best New Indie “They have an incendiary live show’ – John Kennedy
THE MARSHALL LOUNGE
SOFIA GOBBI
4:45-5:30pm
London-based indie-rock/alt-pop artist Sofia Gobbi is making waves with sharp-witted storytelling, infectious melodies, and bold, emotional anthems. Born to an Italian father and Californian mother, she creates music driven by contrast—confident yet vulnerable, messy yet intentional—transforming life’s chaos into songs that feel both deeply personal and universally resonant. Gobbi has built remarkable momentum ahead of her debut album Bigger Man (January 2026). Her breakout singles “idk,” “Game,” and viral favourite “That Ass!” have earned regular BBC Radio 1 support, 60+ Spotify editorial placements, and praise from CLASH, DIY, Earmilk, and Lock Magazine, who hailed her as “one of the UK’s most fearless new voices.” She has also been recognised as a finalist in the ISC, ASC, UKSC, and JLSC, cementing her reputation as a formidable songwriter. Working with producers Tom Stafford and Grammy nominee Andrea Mastroiacovo, Gobbi bridges raw indie grit with modern pop polish, emerging as a dynamic rising star.
PINK MARIO
6:00-6:45pm
Pink Mario is the dream pop project of British-Peruvian artist Lazlo Barclay. Since 2020, the project has gained over 2 million streams and received support from BBC Radio 6, The Scotsman, and The Berliner. Following a European tour and sold-out headline shows in London and Berlin for his debut album launch, Pink Mario has built momentum with support slots for Ellie Goulding, The Wellermen, and Turkish indie artist Nilipek. In 2025, he performed at the Association of Independent Music’s showcase at The Alternative Escape. Blending glimmering 80s synths with modern dream pop production, Pink Mario feels both nostalgic and forward-looking. On stage, Barclay becomes his alien alter ego — complete with striking face paint, trumpet, and piano — performing narrative-driven sets that unfold like transmissions from another world. Billed “the next Ziggy Stardust” by The Berliner, Pink Mario brings a cosmic yet deeply human energy to every performance.
FLY KICK
7:15-8:00pm
We are a 5-piece indie band based in North London, and we started making music in 2020 just before the pandemic and had to remotely work on our first songs which we eventually recorded at the end of 2020. Since then we have had some member changes but have been able to consistently release music, play gigs across London, and grow our following online. We have a mixture of some quieter acoustic and semi-acoustic songs, some louder rocky and indie pop anthems and some of our newer music is more rich with vocal harmony and a bit slower. We usually throw a cover or two into a set to challenge ourselves and keep people guessing, and we love trying out demo ideas in a live show setting to see how a song might work before we record it.
THE SICK FIX
8:30-9:15pm
The Sick Fix from.Manchester are Leo Mitchell, Alfie Radford, Oli Jaques, and Ted Wright; they’ve all just finished their GCSEs; and are now preparing to take on the music industry with their own version of energetic garage indiepunk that’s sprinkled with musical influences throughout decades, ranging from The Small Faces and The Sonics, through The Jam, The Clash and The Fall, right up to The Libertines and The Hives. Within these young egos lies a confidence that what they are doing is right, and have taken their influences, and their parents’ influences , and mixed them into a sound from the ages. You can hear traces of 60s The Who and Small Faces; 70s Clash, The Fall and The Jam; 80s Smiths, 90s Britpop, and 00s Libertines in there – and only the best bits too. Whatever, as Leo says, “We are the best f*@king band you haven’t seen yet.”
THE CERTS
9:45-10:30pm
Carter Elvis Robinson is the founding member of The Certs. After writing and recording his first EP “Here Today Gone Tomorrow”, he then set about putting the band together. Based in Surrey, it wasn’t long before the rest of the band fell into place and before you knew it, the band were playing sell out gigs in the local area. Their raw energy is made up of a rock punk vibe, bringing a refreshing sound of rock n roll back to the masses.
Set in the open-air garden, our DJs will be serving up a laid-back soundtrack of soulful house, smooth grooves, and feel-good rhythms throughout the day. Expect warm, easy vibes that perfectly complement the atmosphere—whether you’re catching up with friends, enjoying the sunshine, or grabbing something fresh off the BBQ. From chilled daytime selections to uplifting early evening beats, it’s all about good music, good food, and great company.
RESTLESS SOUL & POINT BLANK
12:00 – 15:00
LADY LUCK
15:00–15:45
TOM GREEN
15:45-16:30
ANTONY FREDERICK
16:30-17:15
DJ BSWITCH
17:15-18:15
DJ SIMBA
18:15 - 19:15
19:15-20:15
20:15 - 22:15
23:00-2:00AM
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