Peter Cat with Zipwire Angels at Little Buildings, Newcastle

Peter Cat are a cinematic rock band from Glasgow, whose music crackles with a dark and fierce intent. Combining art rock arrangements, surreal lyricism, and an arch vocal delivery, their signature sound is at turns both playful and apocalyptic (sometimes both at once). It's as if Pulp and King Crimson got involved in a mild fender-bender on the M1 - and neither had insurance.

The band signed with "East Anglia's premier record label", Trapped Animal, in late 2025 to release their sophomore LP, 'Starchamber' – an ambitious epic combining prog, art punk and lo-fi electronica that earned them praise from MOJO, Record Collector, and the Bandcamp global homepage.

Not an act to rest on their laurels (or anyone else's), Peter Cat are back a mere 7 months later with 'Innocent Driver', a razor-sharp track that's already received support from BBC 6 Music and BBC Introducing in Scotland. Peter Cat are looking forward to a 12-date UK tour in late 2026 – their biggest yet.

Support comes from local act Zipwire Angels. Chris and his band ZipWire Angels combine live music with raw, funny, and heartfelt storytelling about his personal journey with epilepsy and aphasia. It's not just a music set, it's a journey through real-life experiences that are at once hilarious and poignant. From a mix-up in a Prague bathroom to the chaos of his first gig, Chris uses humor and music to shed light on the unpredictable nature of living with a neurological condition.