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HER NAME WAS?

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Wed 22 Jul
KOTJ presents Bella Artois + Envie + Her Name Was?
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22 Jul 2026, 19:30 – 23:30
22 Berwick St, 22 Berwick St, London W1F 0QA, UK
"London based five-piece Bella Artois are the most satisfying punch in the face… the music is intensely theatrical.
Fri 25 Sept
Peer Hat - Manchester 25th September
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25 Sept 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
The Peer Hat, 14-16 Faraday St, Manchester M1 1BE, UK
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music! Support Acts - TBA
Tue 29 Sept
Rossi Bar - Brighton
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29 Sept 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
The Rossi Bar, 8 Queens Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 3WA, UK
Get ready for an unforgettable night as Her Name Was takes the stage at the Rossi Bar in Brighton! Support Acts - TBA

Have you claimed your space in the og fanbase? we've been absolutely blown away by the demand on this and can't stress enough how grateful we are for every single one of you!! To claim your spot hit the link in our bio and drop us a comment once you've submitted your name, we've got till the end of the week to send it off so don't miss out we'd love to add you on there ❤️

#independentmusic #smallartist #alternativemusic #indierock

Have you claimed your space in the og fanbase? we've been absolutely blown away by the demand on this and can't stress enough how grateful we are for every single one of you!! To claim your spot hit the link in our bio and drop us a comment once you've submitted your name, we've got till the end of the week to send it off so don't miss out we'd love to add you on there ❤️

#independentmusic #smallartist #alternativemusic #indierock

Are you claiming your spot in the official og fanbase? We've got 2 days to send off the sleeve so take this as your final call, let us know in the comments if we missed you out and we'll get you up there

#alternativemusic #smallartist #independentmusic #indierock

Are you claiming your spot in the official og fanbase? We've got 2 days to send off the sleeve so take this as your final call, let us know in the comments if we missed you out and we'll get you up there

#alternativemusic #smallartist #independentmusic #indierock

If one new person finds our music for the first time it'll feel like we made it

#independentmusic #alternativemusic #smallartist #band

If one new person finds our music for the first time it'll feel like we made it

#independentmusic #alternativemusic #smallartist #band

Only 3 weeks left to go till we return to @thebluepostssoho in London, we've missed that leopard print carpet and the west end cobbles, there's not much space so make sure to grab those tickets before they're gone with the link in our bio 😝

#independentmusic #smallartist #indierock #alternativemusic

Only 3 weeks left to go till we return to @thebluepostssoho in London, we've missed that leopard print carpet and the west end cobbles, there's not much space so make sure to grab those tickets before they're gone with the link in our bio 😝

#independentmusic #smallartist #indierock #alternativemusic

Yes carrying all this onto the viccy line is painful

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Yes carrying all this onto the viccy line is painful

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The algorithm has brought us together for a reason, we hope you love what you hear!!

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The algorithm has brought us together for a reason, we hope you love what you hear!!

#alternativemusic #independentmusic #indierock #smallartist

Maybe if you watch it 4 times then we can all sing this together at our next show in celebration

(22nd July we're headed to The Blue Posts in Soho London and there's not many tickets available, we'd love to have you there so remember the date and don't miss out ❤️)

#independentmusic #alternativemusic #smallartist #band

Maybe if you watch it 4 times then we can all sing this together at our next show in celebration

(22nd July we're headed to The Blue Posts in Soho London and there's not many tickets available, we'd love to have you there so remember the date and don't miss out ❤️)

#independentmusic #alternativemusic #smallartist #band

We've missed you London!!! After a month on the road we're excited to return to the hottest spot in Soho @thebluepostssoho where we'll be joining @bellaartoisband and @enviewrld so get yourselves ready for an intense night, last time we were here it sold out quick so make sure to hit up the link in our bio before they're gone

📸 - @shotbylewii

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We've missed you London!!! After a month on the road we're excited to return to the hottest spot in Soho @thebluepostssoho where we'll be joining @bellaartoisband and @enviewrld so get yourselves ready for an intense night, last time we were here it sold out quick so make sure to hit up the link in our bio before they're gone

📸 - @shotbylewii

#independentmusic #band #indierock #alternativemusic

Welcome to our secret corner of indie rock music waiting to be discovered

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Welcome to our secret corner of indie rock music waiting to be discovered

#smallartist #independentmusic #alternativemusic #indierock #band

A hot sweaty night in Sheffield

We're back in London today ready for @eastfinchleyfestival on stage at 2pm, see you later 😝

(Also shout out @madebyatelier for the outfit!!)

📸 - @fentographer

#independentmusic #smallartist #indierock #grungeaesthetic

A hot sweaty night in Sheffield

We're back in London today ready for @eastfinchleyfestival on stage at 2pm, see you later 😝

(Also shout out @madebyatelier for the outfit!!)

📸 - @fentographer

#independentmusic #smallartist #indierock #grungeaesthetic

Sheffield you were amazing last night!! Thank you to everyone who came out to see us @sidneyandmatilda last night and for bringing the energy with you, we'll be in London tomorrow @eastfinchleyfestival on stage at 2pm so come find us 😝

#independentmusic #band #indierock #smallartist

Sheffield you were amazing last night!! Thank you to everyone who came out to see us @sidneyandmatilda last night and for bringing the energy with you, we'll be in London tomorrow @eastfinchleyfestival on stage at 2pm so come find us 😝

#independentmusic #band #indierock #smallartist

Have you claimed your og ticket???

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Have you claimed your og ticket???

#alternativemusic #independentmusic #indierock #smallartist

How many og fans have we managed to find here?

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How many og fans have we managed to find here?

#smallartist #independentmusic #indierock #alternativemusic

Her name was? Summer is officially here!! some highlights from our gig @thekomodolincoln last week courtesy of @joshelvin.photography only 3 days to go until we play @sidneyandmatilda in Sheffield, there's a handful of tickets left in our bio so make sure to grab them while you can 😝

#indierock #independentmusic #smallartist

Her name was? Summer is officially here!! some highlights from our gig @thekomodolincoln last week courtesy of @joshelvin.photography only 3 days to go until we play @sidneyandmatilda in Sheffield, there's a handful of tickets left in our bio so make sure to grab them while you can 😝

#indierock #independentmusic #smallartist

Let us know where you're listening from, we're on a mission to try and play a show in every city you ask us to travel to, where should we play next?

Let us know where you're listening from, we're on a mission to try and play a show in every city you ask us to travel to, where should we play next?

Finally found a way to make the day job productive

#smallartist #alternativemusic #indierock #band #independentmusic

Finally found a way to make the day job productive

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How does that og fan status feel?

#independentmusic #indierock #smallartist #alternativemusic

How does that og fan status feel?

#independentmusic #indierock #smallartist #alternativemusic

Next Friday we're playing our first ever show in Sheffield @sidneyandmatilda and we can't wait!! Tickets are starting to run low for this one so make sure to grab them while you can from the link in our bio 😝

Thank you @loganhelixmusic for having us down ❤️

📸 - @joshelvin.photography

#band #smallartist #independentmusic #indierock

Next Friday we're playing our first ever show in Sheffield @sidneyandmatilda and we can't wait!! Tickets are starting to run low for this one so make sure to grab them while you can from the link in our bio 😝

Thank you @loganhelixmusic for having us down ❤️

📸 - @joshelvin.photography

#band #smallartist #independentmusic #indierock

Now I'm full and have 5 new fans 😎

#independentmusic #indierock #smallartist #alternativemusic

Now I'm full and have 5 new fans 😎

#independentmusic #indierock #smallartist #alternativemusic

Last Friday we started a mini tour crossing off all the places we've received comments to come perform, we kicked things off @thekomodolincoln before headed up to Edinburgh and now we're getting ready for Sheffield next Friday playing @sidneyandmatilda where should we be heading next?

#alternativemusic #band #independentmusic #indierock #smallartist

Last Friday we started a mini tour crossing off all the places we've received comments to come perform, we kicked things off @thekomodolincoln before headed up to Edinburgh and now we're getting ready for Sheffield next Friday playing @sidneyandmatilda where should we be heading next?

#alternativemusic #band #independentmusic #indierock #smallartist

Who knew a kitchen door could make such effective band content

#independentartist #alternativemusic #smallartist #indierock

Who knew a kitchen door could make such effective band content

#independentartist #alternativemusic #smallartist #indierock

Will you be taking advantage of this in Sheffield next Friday?

#band #smallartist #independentmusic

Will you be taking advantage of this in Sheffield next Friday?

#band #smallartist #independentmusic

Now I have breakfast... and 3 new fans

#smallartist #independentmusic #indierock

Now I have breakfast... and 3 new fans

#smallartist #independentmusic #indierock

806 miles later and we can't wait to do it again, Edinburgh you were amazing and to those of you camping out for doors we hope you had the best time, next up we'll be in Sheffield on the 19th opening up for @loganhelixmusic will we see you there?

#band #vlog #independentmusic
#indierock #alternativemusic

806 miles later and we can't wait to do it again, Edinburgh you were amazing and to those of you camping out for doors we hope you had the best time, next up we'll be in Sheffield on the 19th opening up for @loganhelixmusic will we see you there?

#band #vlog #independentmusic
#indierock #alternativemusic

As you made it to the end you deserve at least one tip, do your waterlines with a white pencil to make them pop and then use an elf liquid liner as close to your eyes as you can before shaping the wings

#alternativemusic #smallartist #indierock #independentmusic

As you made it to the end you deserve at least one tip, do your waterlines with a white pencil to make them pop and then use an elf liquid liner as close to your eyes as you can before shaping the wings

#alternativemusic #smallartist #indierock #independentmusic

Scotland you were incredible this weekend!! it was great to meet you all and we promise we'll back soon!! 4 new names added on after the shows this weekend did you spot yourself?

#indierock #smallartist #alternativemusic #band

Scotland you were incredible this weekend!! it was great to meet you all and we promise we'll back soon!! 4 new names added on after the shows this weekend did you spot yourself?

#indierock #smallartist #alternativemusic #band

And we mean EVERY comment... Who are we gonna see in Edinburgh tonight?

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And we mean EVERY comment... Who are we gonna see in Edinburgh tonight?

#band #independentmusic #indierock #smallartist

The full lineup for Edinburgh is here!! We can't wait to be joined by some incredible local talent with sets from Edinburgh's very own @jedspartyband and @silvertone.band as well as a special guest set from the gig a day guy himself Mr @isaacneilson00
Tickets are £10 with the link in our bio and they're starting to run low so in order to avoid disappointment on the door make sure to grab them while you can, free stickers and Her name was? Pegs to everyone who makes it out, we can't wait to see you there 😎

#indendentmusic #band #alternativerock #indierock

The full lineup for Edinburgh is here!! We can't wait to be joined by some incredible local talent with sets from Edinburgh's very own @jedspartyband and @silvertone.band as well as a special guest set from the gig a day guy himself Mr @isaacneilson00
Tickets are £10 with the link in our bio and they're starting to run low so in order to avoid disappointment on the door make sure to grab them while you can, free stickers and Her name was? Pegs to everyone who makes it out, we can't wait to see you there 😎

#indendentmusic #band #alternativerock #indierock

TOMORROW!!! We can't wait to return to @thekomodolincoln and we've got some amazing support from the incredible @bethanygibsonmusic and @the_afterpartyuk how excited are you for this one?

📸 - @shotbylewii

#band #independentmusic #smallartist

TOMORROW!!! We can't wait to return to @thekomodolincoln and we've got some amazing support from the incredible @bethanygibsonmusic and @the_afterpartyuk how excited are you for this one?

📸 - @shotbylewii

#band #independentmusic #smallartist

If we missed you let us know so we don't miss you again, we massively appreciate every single one of you that's discovered us so far, if you're coming across us for the first time this is your sign to claim your OG fan status

#independentmusic #alternativemusic #smallartist #indierock

If we missed you let us know so we don't miss you again, we massively appreciate every single one of you that's discovered us so far, if you're coming across us for the first time this is your sign to claim your OG fan status

#independentmusic #alternativemusic #smallartist #indierock

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