About this Event

Based in the South East, five-piece Rock band Orestea have been playing shows on the UK circuit since 2009.



Their hard graft approach and down-to-earth work ethic saw them self-release their debut EP, 'Shadows Of Yesterday', within their first year and head out on the road touring extensively in the UK. Quickly establishing themselves as a powerful live act with a modern sound the band soon found themselves in demand with crowds at some of the most prestigious festivals such as Download, Bloodstock and Guilfest.



October 2010 saw the release of 'Love Lines & Blood Ties' - a full length album that built on the success of their debut. The new album, recorded by Mike Curtis (InMe, Forever Never) and mastered in New York by Alan Douches (Mastodon, Converge, Ben Folds Five) brought a new maturity to the song-writing on display, while maintaining the energy and dynamism of a young band in touch with their audience. Displaying a level of professionalism seldom seen on a debut album, 'Love Lines & Blood Ties' brilliantly showcases their remarkable diversity and heavy intensity and was soon picked up for a Japanese release by Spinning Records.



Following a year touring in support of their album, Orestea were joined in early 2012 by drummer Jack Slade and guitarist Jake Parvin. Hard-working and enthusiastic as ever, they immediately set about writing and releasing their brand new E.P ‘This Is An Overture’ (September 2012) which sets the stage for a second, full length album in 2013. www.facebook.com/oresteaband



Support from Never A Hero, an alternative metal band based in the UK. The band formed in 2009 when members from 2 local bands merged together to write new music diverting from their usual styles. www.facebook.com/neverahero



Plus Bear vs Rhino who are an alternative rock band that plays a special kind of noisy ruckus. With influences such as Biffy Clyro, Mogwai, Queens of the Stoneage, Lou Reed, Tom Waits, Deftones and Neutral Milk Hotel. www.facebook.com/BearVsRhino