The Night Before Uprising
ANNOUNCEMENT: The Night Before Uprising — Church Road Records Showcase! 
Friday 23rd May 2025
Tickets just £10 – ON SALE NOW
The annual ‘Night Before Uprising’ returns, and this time we’re partnering with the exceptional Church Road Records to bring you an exclusive label showcase featuring three of the most exciting heavy acts in the UK right now. Join us at Leicester’s beloved FIREBUG for a night of raw energy, passion, and crushing music.
GIANT WALKER (Headliner)
Progressive Rock from Newcastle that blends atmosphere and intensity into a cathartic sonic experience. For fans of Karnivool, Deftones, and Radiohead.
FORLORN
Returning after their jaw-dropping main stage performance at Uprising 7, this band is set to raise the bar again with their debut album Aether. Fans of Gojira, Cult Of Luna, and Architects, don’t miss this.
VNDER A CRVMBLING MOON
Local post-metal titans formed from ex-members of Garganjua, Conjurer, and Codex Alimentarius. Expect riff-laden doom and blackened ferocity with massive atmosphere.
And that’s not all… in 2026, UPRISING TURNS 10 
We’re pulling out all the stops to make next year something truly special.
From Simon (Uprising Festival):
“Thank you all so much for the support you give to Matt, the team and I — every year we can’t wait to welcome you all back to Uprising. We are always learning and always growing.This year will be a slightly different event to previous years as we are focusing on one stage only. However, next year we are breaking out the big guns and will HOPEFULLY have a whole heap of bands to shout about on stage at this year’s Uprising – contract depending!!” 
So yes… all being well, we’re announcing part of the 2026 lineup LIVE ON STAGE before EARTHTONE9 play their set at Uprising 8. Be there!
Get your tickets now for The Night Before Uprising (£10):
https://wegottickets.com/event/647337
And don’t forget your Uprising 8 main event tickets:
£38.50 | Under 12s – FREE | Ages 12–16 – £20
TICKET LINKS IN COMMENTS
Resin Events | DC Sound Attack | Very Metal Art | @churchroadrecords | O2 Academy Leicester
