Picky New Promotions present MAKE FRIENDS

Gigs · Northampton

Picky New Promotions present MAKE FRIENDS

Saturday 21 November 2026 · Doors 19:30

The Lab, Northampton

About this event

Picky New Promotions present MAKE FRIENDS is on Saturday 21 November 2026 at The Lab, Northampton, with doors at 19:30. Tickets start at £11, including the booking fee.

Picky New Promotions are excited to bring Bristol's MAKE FRIENDS to The Lab in Northampton on Sat Nov 21. Make Friends are a Bristol indie band influenced by early Foals and Bombay Bicycle Club, known for their fresh modern sound. After early success with their debut EP and fan-favourite 'Ellie,' they continued releasing music, with lockdown shaping themes of isolation and mental health. They’ve gained strong BBC support, including Radio 1 airplay and a Maida Vale session. Their 2024 'Loaded Fun' EP, produced with Ed Nash, further established them in the UK indie scene, earning radio play and media recognition. Supporting are young Northampton favourites ELECTRIC BOOGALOO, Brum indie rockers THE FAZELEYS, and, playing their first ever live gig, Northampton youngsters EAR PROTECTION. 14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult). Doors 7:30 pm. Tickets are £10 plus fees for members, and £11 plus fees for non-members. If you purchase a members ticket, please be prepared to show your Lab membership card OTD.

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