OpenBeat UK / The Notion

The Notion are a 4 Piece Indie Rock Band from Failsworth Manchester, formed in early 2019 by Kyle McCombe (Vocals, Guitar) Dylan McCombe (Lead Guitar) Ethan Goddard (Bassist) and Sam Short (Drums). Before the pandemic, the band released 4 singles which gained plays on XS Manchester and BBC Manchester including crowd favourite “Wasting Time” and more recently “Crusade” in early 2021. They sold out two headline gigs in Manchester before gigs were brought to a halt. They fuse anthemic riffs with catchy choruses together to create melodic songs that will you stay in your mind. The band have more recently been writing more songs building their sound awaiting for live music to return.

Fauna are an Alt-rock indie 4 piece based in Manchester. In the 3 years since their formation Fauna have grown a loyal local following. Releasing a string of singles combining gritty hard hitting lyrics with melodic, danceable rhythms receiving praise and radio play by Radio X's John Kennedy and BBC Introducing. In the blur that has been the pandemic the boys have been busy recording, gigging when Borris allows and getting ready to take on the world, definitely a band to be heard live!