What's on Next...
34
Days Left
29 May 2026
Common Ground 
20.00
£6.00 door (cash only), £5.00 advance
Acts:
22.00 Barricane
21.10 Bellyful
20.20 Bloody Fiasco
More Details
Barricane
Oxford's Barricane, described as modern folk with a femme fatale twist, is fronted by singer songwriters Rosy and Emily. The band is known for haunting harmonic acrobatic vocals, the pivotal point around which their often climactic, atmospheric and stormy songs spin. Mystical, drama-laden female harmonies-led trip-pop is going to haunt your every midnight hour from now til summer I reckon" Nightshift
Bellyful
Bellyful are a neo-trip hop duo fuelled by a modern unease, founded as a channel for both emotion and an admiration for retro production - a nod towards the tape echoes and hardware processing of 70s dub. Evocative complexity is intertwined with the sullen and sensual lyricism and while there can be no denial of their 90s electronica influence - the mournful vocals of Portishead's Beth Gibbons shine through textured layers of 808 style acid bass lines and live sax/violin for an ethereal and cinematic performance - they are not anchored down by nostalgia- instead turning towards the anxieties of the present as young people living in 2026.
Bloody Fiasco
An experimental take on pop, Bloody Fiasco feature the vocals of Tom O'Hawk, last seen on the Gappy stage guesting with Sebastian Reynolds. However, for this project the rap delivery has been left aside in favour of a Bowie-ish croon, to accompany the bouncy productions of Woody Woodhouse, once of the mighty Borderville. To top it off, some sprightly clarinet and trumpet finish off a unique and fascinating odd-pop project.
DON'T BE AN ARSE
Our gigs are often highly eclectic, so there might be a wide variety of punters in our little venue. We want everyone to have a good time, so relax, express yourself and have a good gig, but be thoughtful of other people and don't ruin their night with your fun. Basically, just be considerate and nice, and everyone will be happy.
Naturally, anyone who is actively aggressive, or who abuses anyone else on the grounds of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, Monster Munch flavour preference, or whatever the hell else might make a bigot irrationally angry, is out the door.
WE'LL DO OUR BEST TOO
In return, we'll make every effort to create a warm and pleasant environment, and we'll try our hardest to keep to the timetable (music starts at approximately 20.00, and will go on till about 22.15). Also, we've kept the door price as low as we can, but rest assured that GTI is a non-profit event, and all the money after expenses goes to the performers.