The Drill, Lincoln
Artist: The Zutons
Credit: Steve Haddock @stevehaddockphoto
Gallery of past events
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August 2024
Keifer Sutherland and band
From Hollywood star to country musician, Kiefer Sutherland and his band (some members from just up the road) visited the Drill for 2 back to back sold out shows playing hits from his latest album, "Bloor Street”
Credit Steve Haddock
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July 2024
The View
Credit Alicia Woods
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June 2024
The Hunna
Credit Meggie Hollingworth
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June 2024
The Zutons
Credit Alicia Woods
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June 2024
Ferocious Dog
Credit SO Photography
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May 2024
Echobelly
Credit Alicia Woods
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April 2024
Newton Faulkner
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April 2024
Subhumans + Shreds + Stone Cold Sweethearts
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April 2024
The Amy Winehouse Band
Credit Sarah Ellen
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April 2024
Badlands 3 & a half pipe
Credit Xander Mt33 Media
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March 2024
The Lottery Winners
The Lottery Winners delivered a vibrant performance at The Drill Hall in Lincoln as part of their "This Is How It Feels" tour with local support from Crystal Tides and Kidda. The band played a mix of tracks primarily from their UK Number 1 album Anxiety Replacement Therapy, including fan favorites like "Sertraline," "Burning House," and "Letter to Myself." They also treated the audience to songs from their earlier albums, such as "21" and "Much Better."
Credit Alicia Woods
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March 2024
Creeper
Creeper Cult fever hit The Drill with their sold-out gig showcasing their signature blend of dark theatricality and punk energy. Highlights of the setlist included powerful renditions of "Annabelle," "Cyanide," and "Born Cold." The band also thrilled the audience with a surprise performance of some older material. An electric show, combining goth-punk aesthetics with anthemic choruses.
Credits Steve Haddock
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January 2024
The Libertines
The Libertines performed their sold-out show at The Drill as part of their UK tour promoting their upcoming album All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade. The night kicked off with "Up the Bracket," immediately electrifying the crowd. They continued with a mix of classics and new tracks, including "Vertigo," "What Became of the Likely Lads," and their latest single "Run Run Run."
Credit Katy Jane Photo
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November 2023
The Skids + Suburban Toys + Bat Flattery
From rising talent to punk icons, the night culminated Scottish legends The Skids delivering a powerful, nostalgic set including classics like "Into the Valley," "The Saints Are Coming," and "Working for the Yankee Dollar."
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October 2023
Wheatus + MC Frontalot
Making it a Halloween to remember. Wheatus and nerdcore rapper MC Frontalot took to the Drill’s stage. Wheatus delivered a lively performance, with their classic hit "Teenage Dirtbag" igniting the crowd, you couldn’t help but sing along. MC Frontalot opened the night with his signature blend of clever lyrics and geek culture references, setting a playful tone for the evening.
Credits Leo Guevara
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September 2023
Badlands Festival Lincoln Punk Festival comes to The Drill, showcasing a diverse punk lineup with a mix of established acts and rising stars in the punk scene. This years lineup included Pet Needs, Roughneck Riot, Riskee & The Ridicule, Hell's Ditch, Sam Russo, Cherym, Menstrual Cramps and WACO.
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February 2023
Beam Me Up Festival
NME: https://www.nme.com/features/music-features/beam-me-up-music-festival-tickets-lineup-radar-3587335
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July 2022
The Zutons
The Zutons performed a special warm-up show ahead of their festival appearances. The event, dubbed the "Special Festival Warm Up Show," was a key moment for the band as they prepared to return to the live music scene after a hiatus, playing all their biggest hits to an intimate audience.
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February 2022
In 2022 guardianship passed from the Lincoln Arts Trust to Lincoln College Group, which secured £1m funding to refurbish the venue, relaunching a reimagined venue with a new name – the Drill. To celebrate the new life of the venue The Drill hosted their sold out launch show with music from The Sherlocks + Huey Morgan DJ Set + The Lottery Winners + The Kev Richardson Band + Vigilantes.
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2020
The Drill continued at the heart of the City’s cultural landscape, hosting music, comedy, theatre and exhibitions until 2020. In the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic it closed due the crippling impact of social restrictions.
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2005
The Buzzcocks visited Lincoln Drill on April 5 for part of their 2005 tour, supporting their self-titled album "Buzzcocks," released in 2003. The setlist included a mix of classic hits like "Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)" and newer tracks from their more recent albums.
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2003
The Drill Hall reopened after a £2.6m refurbishment facilitated by the City of Lincoln Council, who passed day to day control to an independent charitable Trust.
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1999
The had fallen onto disrepair due to lack of investment and closed.
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1981
The Psychedelic Furs played The Drill on May 12 as part of their UK tour following the release of their second album, Talk Talk Talk. The band was at a pivotal point in their career, gaining popularity with their distinctive post-punk sound that combined elements of new wave and art rock.
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1980
UK SUBS visited the Drill on May 28th as part of the tour promoting their early albums, "Another Kind of Blues" and "Brand New Age," which were released in 1979 and 1980, respectively. These albums included some of their most iconic tracks, like "Stranglehold" and "Warhead."
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1980
On May 15, 1980, Iron Maiden performed at The Drill in their first major tour supporting their debut self-titled album, which had just been released on April 14, 1980. This show was part of the "Iron Maiden Tour," marking an important early milestone for the band as they began to establish their presence in the heavy metal scene.
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1979
Stiff Little Fingers
Although specific details of the pioneering punk rock band from Northern Ireland’s performance are not widely documented online or in popular archives, their performance aligns with the band's early period when they were gaining popularity with their debut album, "Inflammable Material," which was released in February 1979.
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1978
The Stranglers
On September 19th, music legends The Stranglers visited as part of their "Black and White" tour, following the release of their third studio album, Black and White, which had been released in May 1978. The album represented a shift towards a darker, more experimental sound, reflecting the band's evolution from their earlier punk roots.
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1977
The Damned visited the Drill Hall in Lincoln on June 14. This event was part of their UK tour following the release of their debut album, Damned Damned Damned, which was released in February 1977. They were joined by support The Adverts
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1973
Judas Preist visited the Drill on July 26 just before releasing their first album and single, both titled "Rocka' Rolla" and produced by Roger Bain who had worked with Black Sabbath. They returned later in 1976 for their ‘Sad Wings of Destiny Tour’
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1970
The Drill Hall was used as a base by the Lincoln City Football Supporters Club for fundraising purposes and community events, particularly bingo and wrestling.
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1963
The Rolling Stones play the Drill Hall on New Year’s Eve – The following day was a milestone for The Rolling Stones as they made their debut appearance on the popular British television show "Top of the Pops," THE major platform for showcasing musical talent at the time. This appearance marked the beginning of their rise to prominence in the UK music scene.
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1950
The 4th Battalion was reconstituted after the Second World War and amalgamated with the 6th Battalion to form the 4th/6th Battalion in 1950. Various forms of entertainment were held at the Drill held including pop music gigs, orchestral performances and theatre.
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1914
The battalion was mobilised at the Drill Hall in August 1914 before being deployed to the Western Front.
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1908
The 1st Lincolnshire Rifle volunteers became the 4th Battalion of the Lincolnshire Regiment.
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1890
Designed by Goddard and Son and funded by Joseph Ruston for the 1st Lincolnshire Rifle Volunteers, The Drill opened. Although intended as a purpose-built military training HQ, it threw open its doors to the community to host events from a very early stage.
