BBC Kent Introducing

When the words "Medway" and "music scene" are uttered in the same breath, you are hard pushed not to conjure up the image of Billy Childish and the garage-rock sound that was created from his huge musical output.

Medway seems to possess quite a few legendary figures – when it comes to people, Billy Childish is certainly legendary – and when it comes to venues, Tap ‘N’ Tin is too.

The Tap 'n' Tin

A classic rock venue that has of late acquired many different nights, as well as more quirky things like fashion shows. Check out their website for more.

Billy Childish and the Tap ‘N’ Tin both have a bit of history to them, but Medway ain’t just rammed full of old fogies – oh no. Loads of exciting new bands are pouring out of the Medway towns at the moment, one being Underground Heroes.

Underground Heros

I have been thinking about other new Medway bands, and I reckon I am onto something. With Billy Childish, he’s got ‘child’ in his surname. Look at some other smashing new up and coming bands; they have all got something related to child in their name. Kids Love Lies, Kid Harpoon, Underground Heroes…ah not quite. Still, pretty strange eh?

Gillingham has a great venue in the Beacon Court, with Black and White Music Promotions doing a lot of great work there. With more students piling into the Medway towns, things are looking exciting.

Kid Harpoon

Don’t miss the opportunities that Medway offers: great bands in legendary venues at cheap prices. Can’t ask for much more can you?

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