The Activators & Hell's Ditch

Co Headline Show

Friday 9th October 2026

Doors at 19:00

Two of Lincoln's finest take over Southside for a co headline show - 

The Activators 

The Activators are an 11-piece band whose eclectic

style transcends Ska, Balkan, Reggae, Celtic, Punk and even Tango! Their chaotic energy and melodic ‘can’t

help but dance’ tunes have led to them becoming regulars on the live music circuit in the UK and in Europe.

As an audience member screamed at one of their Reykjavik gigs: „The actlvators eru betri en milljón tunna

af bjór!! “ They have raised the roof from Iceland to Italy, and across the UK from Tyneside to Taunton to

Carlisle to Camden and beyond.

Countless festival performances including six performances at Glastonbury and five consecutive years at

Boomtown have cemented the band’s reputation as ‘festival favourites’.

The release of the Activators’ album ‘Lie of the Land’ sees the band further expanding their boundaries.

One thing is for sure, when The Activators walk on to any stage, things start to get very interesting!

Hell’s Ditch 

Fast, fun and built to lift a room: Hell's Ditch are a British punk rock band who make political punk you can actually dance to. The lyrics dig into working-class life: poverty, alienation, resistance, but you come away energised rather than worn down.

Rock Sound called it "rousing and vital music that can only be forged on the streets of the UK," and Punktastic named them "one of the UK's most exciting up-and-coming bands." Backed by BBC Radio 1 Rock Show's Daniel P Carter and BBC Introducing's Alyx Holcombe, produced by Sam Cook and Mass Giorgini (Rise Against, Green Day, Alkaline Trio), and road-tested on festival stages across the UK and Europe alongside Roughneck Riot, Black Water County, Popes of Chillitown, Pet Needs and The Skids, Hell's Ditch are a band on the rise, with a fiercely loyal following to match.

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Two of Lincoln's finest take over Southside for a co headline show - 

 

 

 

The Activators 

 

The Activators are an 11-piece band whose eclectic

 

style transcends Ska, Balkan, Reggae, Celtic, Punk and even Tango! Their chaotic energy and melodic ‘can’t

 

help but dance’ tunes have led to them becoming regulars on the live music circuit in the UK and in Europe.

 

As an audience member screamed at one of their Reykjavik gigs: „The actlvators eru betri en milljón tunna

 

af bjór!! “ They have raised the roof from Iceland to Italy, and across the UK from Tyneside to Taunton to

 

Carlisle to Camden and beyond.

 

Countless festival performances including six performances at Glastonbury and five consecutive years at

 

Boomtown have cemented the band’s reputation as ‘festival favourites’.

 

The release of the Activators’ album ‘Lie of the Land’ sees the band further expanding their boundaries.

 

One thing is for sure, when The Activators walk on to any stage, things start to get very interesting!

 

Hell’s Ditch 

 

Fast, fun and built to lift a room: Hell's Ditch are a British punk rock band who make political punk you can actually dance to. The lyrics dig into working-class life: poverty, alienation, resistance, but you come away energised rather than worn down.

 

Rock Sound called it "rousing and vital music that can only be forged on the streets of the UK," and Punktastic named them "one of the UK's most exciting up-and-coming bands." Backed by BBC Radio 1 Rock Show's Daniel P Carter and BBC Introducing's Alyx Holcombe, produced by Sam Cook and Mass Giorgini (Rise Against, Green Day, Alkaline Trio), and road-tested on festival stages across the UK and Europe alongside Roughneck Riot, Black Water County, Popes of Chillitown, Pet Needs and The Skids, Hell's Ditch are a band on the rise, with a fiercely loyal following to match.

 

 

 

 

Venue information

Southside, located near Lincoln's South Common, is a vibrant venue that celebrates the spirit of the city’s southern community. Offering a range of events from live music gigs to wedding receptions and community activities, it plays a crucial role in the area’s cultural scene.

Southside is committed to nurturing creativity and supporting emerging talent across various art forms, offering a platform for artists and creatives to showcase their work. With a dynamic and engaging programme, it adapts to the evolving needs of its audience, ensuring a welcoming and authentic space for all who visit and participate.

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Limited on-site parking available on a first come first served basis and accessed via Colegrave Street.

If you require a Disabled parking space on-site, please reserve in advance by emailing [email protected]

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