Joe Doonan + Arliston live at The Vinyl Whistle, Leeds

Joe Doonan, Arliston and Lola Simms head to The Vinyl Whistle, Leeds on the 23rd of September!

Joe Doonan is an established singer-songwriter, whose songs tell real-life stories of hope, loss and love. Joe released some of his best work to date, having worked with a number of multi-platinum selling and Emmy Award winning songwriters from across the globe. These include the likes of Paddy Byrne (Tom Grennan, Paloma Faith) and Rob Wells (Adam Lambert, Ariana Grande). Joe continues to receive wide recognition for his work, having been awarded a slot at Liverpool’s Official Eurovision Festival - ‘Eurofest’, as well as headlining at the prestigious Bedford in London. Having performed to a number of sell-out audiences as the headline act, Joe completed his first tour of Australia, before going on to complete his first UK tour in 2025. Joe will be releasing singles followed by an EP throughout the year.

London-based dream pop outfit Arliston look back as they move forwards. A captivating live version of ‘The Older I Get’ is out now, to mark the one-year anniversary of ‘Disappointment Machine’ and the announcement of a new album! The band are celebrating by playing across the country throughout September and are excited to be touching down at The Grove in Nottingham for a stripped back live show!

Lola Simms writes songs that feel like quiet confessions. Built around intricate guitar lines in unusual tunings and soft, unguarded vocals, her music sits comfortably within alternative folk. Influenced by artists such as Laura Marling, Flyte and Adrianne Lenker, Lola’s song writing feels thoughtful, intimate and unmistakably her own.