In the centre of Islington sits the prestigious Old Queen’s Head. Dripping in character and period décor, this truly beautiful venue plays host to some of HOT VOX’s finest. Experience some of the greatest new music in an exquisitely intimate setting, you saw them here first.

Riveira Bailey is like the glam rock version of Doctor Who… and their inviting you to be part of the scene!

London-born theatrical past-life wanderer Riveira Bailey spawned into existence in 2023 and now takes the stage with his band of misfits – entitled ‘The Scene’. They’re all about bringing to life Bailey’s visual flamboyance along with his vintage melodic poetics about his past voyages, his excuses, and struggles with this hyperreal world. Pair that with their modern take on classic rock sounds and a exuberant performer so eccentric, he could be fictional – and you have Riveira Bailey & The Scene. Riveira also comes in ruffles!

Luca is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, born in Hollywood and brought up on a council estate in the north east of England. He has been immersed in music since the age of four and has sung solos on multiple movie soundtracks, including ‘Avatar’, ‘The Karate Kid’ and ‘The Amazing Spiderman’. He is a featured singer and instrumentalist on ‘Avatar 2 – The Way Of Water’ and  a featured vocalist on ‘Avatar 3 – Fire And Ash’.

Luca is an accomplished guitarist and bassist. He is currently studying for a music degree in Los Angeles.

The Lazy Susans are a 5-piece rock ‘n’ roll band from London. Their influences include the Blues of the 50’s, the hard rock of the 70’s and early-2000’s garage rock.

All 5 Susans bring experience playing music with others to come together to celebrate a mutual love of riff-based rock ‘n’ roll. They come from Australia, Canada, Chile, England and Wales and are a fun, upbeat band who play music you can move to.

Frankie Beetlestone is an emerging indie-pop artist from Sheffield. He has toured with Tom Grennan on his UK Academy and UK Arena tours, finishing at a sold-out O2 Arena in London. He has also toured with Hippocampus, Only The Poets and has played at major festivals such as Reading & Leeds, Boardmasters, Tramlines and Y-Not. He has had numerous plays on BBC Radio 1, and was interviewed by Mollie King and Jack Saunders as their BBC RADIO 1 future artist. He has played BBC Introducing stages in London and Manchester and has received acclaim for his two EP’s “Caravan” and “Ignorance Is Bliss” from NME, Clash and Dork magazine.

This event takes place in our events space. The ground floor pub bar will be open as usual for walk in drinks and food with tables available on a first come first served basis.