Photo credit Lynn Frances Photography
Our chance to check out emerging and established talent from Dorset and the surrounding counties that we haven't seen yet. Free entry for all you music lovers to come along and see who makes it through to the final to perform at one of our 'Live & Unheard events in 2027. This month features: The George Hall Band, Plugin Dave, Mavis Hall and Kayleigh & The Tryhards.
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As we gear up for the 2026 Original Music Awards Dorset we are giving artists from around the county and opportunity to show the panel what they do. This event features: Plum Loco, Nory-J, Reveries and Kayleigh & The Tryhards. Free entry
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As we gear up for the 2026 Original Music Awards Dorset we are giving artists from around the county and opportunity to show the panel what they do. This event features: Naema, Electronique, Du Kane, Jamie Pinnow and Jason Morrison. Free entry
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As we gear up for the 2026 Original Music Awards Dorset we are giving artists from around the county and opportunity to show the panel what they do. This event features: Solar Powered Lunatics, Plugin Dave, Kathryn Holt, Tom Power and Ben Francis. Free entry
Make your festival one to remember. Catch the one and only Chris Payn at Bannermans for one night only. As well as working hard on his own music either solo or with Chris Payn & The Parade he is currently also working on projects with Chris Jagger and and Frank Ferrer (Guns n Roses). Known for his energetic stage performance this is a show you won't want to miss. Strictly over 18's only, pay on the door
Our final show of the year at Lighthouse as we bring you three established acts, Chandra (Bristol/Gloucestershire), Interesting Wallpaper (South Coast UK) and Dorset based Drunk Detectives. Always a great night out you'd be bonkers to miss it! Band info below, tickets available here
https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/live-and-unheard-september-26/
Chandra
Blending infectious power pop sounds and anthemic rock textures, Chandra's sound is placed somewhere between the cinematic uplift of Imagine Dragons, the glittery grit of The Killers, and the melody-driven style of Fountains of Wayne and The Posies. Their music is built for feel-good playlists, underdog moments, and late-night drives—where melody meets meaning and every chorus feels like a breakthrough.
Led by vocalist Chandra Nair—described by Muse Chronicle as “unquestionably one of the best vocalists of modern times” — the band delivers songs grounded in expressive depth, sincerity, and resilience. With bright guitars, massive choruses, and lyrics that speak to personal struggle and hope, Chandra creates a sound that’s as emotionally open as it is universally appealing.
