MoonPunx Sunday Matinee #17

Tickets OTD £15.00 card/cash (if still available). FUNDRAISER FINALE IN AID OF THE MENOPAUSE CHARITY.Eastfield have entered their 30th year of melodic 3 chord punk rock covering socio-political comment with associated references from the world of adverts, 1970's TV programs, railways and first-hand experiences, making sure it always remains relevant (or not!). If used in the right context, humour can be a powerful weapon to use against and poke fun at the establishment. https://www.eastfieldrailpunk.co.uk/Tara Rez (The Duel): Punk's Tenacious Torchbearers Reinvented. Co-founded by vocalist Tara Rez and musician Andy Thierum in 2001, The Duel has built a reputation as a tenacious force in the UK punk and post-punk scene. Known for their DIY ethos and a unique blend of punk, post-punk, and electronic elements, The Duel pushes boundaries while staying true to their rebellious roots. With Andy stepping back due to health challenges, Tara continues as a solo act, delivering the band's signature energy with live guitar, sequenced layers, and a sound that’s as raw as it is inventive. In addition to solo performances, Tara Rez hosts The Duel’s club night residency through her FFRUK initiative and a weekly radio show on Radio Reverb 97.2 FM, bringing punk and alternative music to Sussex every Monday and Wednesday. The Duel continues to evolve while upholding their uncompromising punk ethos. https://www.youtube.com/@TaraRezBrighton based Family of Strangers are up next. Inspired by legendary punk bands like Penetration, The Damned, The Cramps, UK Subs and Rancid, Family of Strangers delivers a raw and powerful sound that's sure to get you moving. With a diverse range of experience among the members there is a unique blend of energy and authenticity to their flavour of punk! https://www.youtube.com/@FamilyofStrangers-PunxCherry and Peesh are punk/folk spoken word songs, electric or acoustic, or fully unplugged. Combining melodic songwriting and poetry.https://www.youtube.com/@cherrypeesh4819 Marie & the Meltdownz formed in 2025, led by core members Marie Repulsive and Jessica Day. Performing as both a full band and in stripped-back acoustic sets, they bring a raw, uncompromising energy to every stage. Driven by a desire to create a more female-led presence in the scene, the band centres around Marie’s distinctive punk baritone ukulele style and sharp, unapologetic songwriting. Their music pulls from real-life experiences and tackles social and political issues head-on, blending grit with honesty. Refusing to be boxed in or told how to look, sound, or behave, Marie & the Meltdownz stand firmly against convention. This is a band doing things their way—loud, fearless, and without compromise.Formed in the depths of Croydon, Dinosaur Skull bring you spiky catchy tunes fashioned on guitar and keyboard and pulled through a hedge. Punk inflected guitary poppery shenanigans core from south London. Will busk for drum machine batteries. https://www.facebook.com/DinosaurSkull