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THE UNDERDOG 2025 · HEAT C (Indie/Pop)
The Underdog returns in 2025 with a special ten-year anniversary series.
The Heats will see hundreds of local musicians battle it out for one of the twelve spots at the Thekla Semi Finals. Our finalists will be competing for our stacked prize table:
First launched in 2015, The Underdog quickly established itself on the Bristol scene as an alternative to the larger national competitions. Hundreds of local bands have competed at venues like o2 Academy, Thekla, The Fleece, Exchange, The Thunderbolt, and Zed Alley.
Seventy-two bands from around the South West and Wales will battle it out at the 2025 Underdog competition, our biggest-ever event series... but there can only be one winner!
Follow the competition by using the hashtag #UnderdogBristol on social media.
Please Note: Only one ticket can be claimed per person (you cannot buy multiple tickets for the extra votes).
The BANDS:
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Please note – the line-up will be determined on the night; bands are listed here in alphabetical order and do not reflect the running order.
✪ THE BEDSIDE MORALE
Indie Rock
https://linktr.ee/thebedsidemorale
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3YILeT3
WATCH: https://youtu.be/KO_ssqKrt74
FOR FANS OF: Arctic Monkeys, Blur, Bloc Party
✪ FACTOR 50
Post-Art · Indie Rock
https://linktr.ee/factor50protectyourskin
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/4dYSXAE
WATCH: https://youtu.be/wy02mvLzytg
FOR FANS OF: Sparklehorse, Grandaddy, Arcade Fire
✪ THE MULES
Indie Rock
https://linktr.ee/themulesband
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3Tz0MVE
FOR FANS OF: The Libertines, The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys
✪ NINE TREE HILL
Pop Rock · Blues
https://www.instagram.com/ninetreehill/
FOR FANS OF: SuperTramp, Talking Heads, Daryl Hall and John Oates
✪ SAFF JUNO
Indie Rock · Pop
https://linktr.ee/saffjuno
LISTEN: https://bit.ly/3YH8H78
WATCH: https://youtu.be/K-sGhmTu780
FOR FANS OF: Wolf Alice, Florence + the Machine, The Last Dinner Party
✪ STREET ART
Rock · Indie Rock · Punk
https://linktr.ee/streetartmusic
LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/3UlNWLl
WATCH: https://youtu.be/sMBiaOqm4yw
FOR FANS OF: The Damned, Arctic Monkeys, The Wildhearts
The INFO:
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WHERE? ⇾ The Thunderbolt
124 Bath Rd, Bristol, BS4 3ED
WHEN? ⇾ Saturday 11th January
WHAT TIME? ⇾ 7:00pm-11:00pm
HOW MUCH? ⇾
Super Early Bird (4X Votes): SOLD OUT!
Early Bird (3X Votes): SOLD OUT!
General Release (2X Votes): £8.00 + BF
Final Release (1X Vote): £9.00 + BF
Please Note: Only one ticket can be claimed per person (you cannot buy multiple tickets for the extra votes).
Follow All The Action:
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Search #UnderdogBristol on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with all The Underdog 2025 news, or follow us on social media via:
www.instagram.com/UnderdogBristol
www.facebook.com/UnderdogBristol
The Underdog 2025 Series:
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--- THE HEATS ---
Heat A · Thursday 9th January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K2S
Heat B · Friday 10th January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K10
Heat C · Saturday 11th January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K26
Heat D · Thursday 16th January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K3h
Heat E · Friday 17th January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K3I
Heat F · Saturday 18th January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K3R
Heat G · Thursday 23rd January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K3Y
Heat H · Friday 24th January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K30
Heat I · Saturday 25th January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K38
Heat J · Thursday 30th January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K4e
Heat K · Friday 31st January · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K4m
Heat L · Saturday 1st February · The Thunderbolt
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K4n
--- THE LATER ROUNDS ---
Hall of Fame A · Saturday 22nd February · Exchange
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K2t
Overload A · Friday 28th February · Moor Brewery
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0Tfj
Hall of Fame B · Saturday 1st March · Exchange
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K1d
Overload B · Friday 7th March · Moor Brewery
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0Tfl
Semi Final A · Sunday 30th March · Thekla
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K2H
Semi Final B · Sunday 6th April · Thekla
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0K2F
Grand Final · Saturday 7th June · o2 Academy, Bristol
Tickets/Info: https://fatso.ma/0Lc5