Smoking Ocean // Break Fate // Pocket Jam // Thaïs Ray // The Rizz

Meet the lineup

Smoking Ocean

London alternative rock four-piece Smoking Ocean blends inspirations from the greatest to create a unique, absorbing sound. Always delivering huge riffs and raw energy — crafting a music that makes you feel alive, inviting you to sing along ... view artist profile

Break Fate

Break Fate are a two piece duo Rock band from London who belt introspective lyrics about growing up, loss and self doubt over anthemic guitars, emotional vocal melodies and thunderous drums.

Inspired by bands from ColdPlay to Bring me the H... view artist profile

Pocket Jam

Through their modern take on a retro groove, six-piece soul band Pocket Jam is shaking up the British music scene with an upbeat and enchanting rediscovery of a vintage sound.

A vibrant and energetic live act, the group released their highl... view artist profile

Thaïs Ray

Thaïs Ray is a 22-year-old singer-songwriter from Paris, now based in London. She blends indie pop, neo-soul, and folk, creating songs that explore everyday struggles with a positive outlook. After studying psychology, law, and cognitive scie... view artist profile

The Rizz

The Rizz are a high-octane rock and roll band from south east London. They bring an electric buzz to their shows and play every gig as if it was their last. Taking influence from the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Nirvana, Ian Dury and Van Halen, they c... view artist profile

The details

Key Info

DOORS OPEN

19:15

MINIMUM AGE

18+ (I.D. May be Required)

TICKET PRICE

£10 ADV / £13 OTD

CAPACITY

200

INDUSTRY JUDGES

Some of our industry judges, past and present, include John Giddings (Solo) Richard Barber (Solo Agency / Isle Of Wight Festival), Jodie Bryant (KISS FM), Sarah Casey (UTA), Caitlin Ballard (ATC), Joe Gaynor (Seven 7 Management), Martin Heath (Lizard King Records), David Pyatt (O2 / AMG), Simon Eaton (Troxy / former Mama, AMG, Live Nation), Richard Engler (Autonomy Music Group), Richard Clarke (War Child UK), Megan Lawrenson (BMG), Ryan Phillips (Columbo Group), Monkey Harper (Producer / Yellow Shark), Lewis Abbot (Scope), David Rowell (Autonomy Music Group), Jack Widdison (Autonomy Music Group), James Corbitt (Autonomy Music Group), Tom Price (Grizzly Management), Lily Crockford (Crockford Management), Barney Crockford (Crockford Management), James Walsh (Starsailor), Jessica Lamb (Lander PR), Laurence Hobbs (SAFO Music Group), Matthew L (Cargo Rooms), Matthew Acheson (Composer/Producer), James Anniballi (Columbo Group), Omar Hoxton (PD Venues), Richard Crowcroft (Cargo Rooms), Nic Mazzoli (Cargo Rooms).

Terms

Long Live Live Music!

The venue

The Old Blue Last is a pub / live venue in Shoreditch, East London.

Since 2004 we’ve been bringing you the best forward-thinking bands and DJs seven nights a week, as well as secret shows by some of the biggest names around and often, completely for FREE.

The venue is one of Londons finest independant venues that has hosted some iconic names and had the ceiling collapse at the hands of the Arctic Monkeys.