Dropout Club: Ben Kidson - Independent Venue Week
Ben Kidson + Flo Gallop + Claw Wilson
Entry Requirements: 18+ after 7pm
Come join us for this hard launch of Dropout Club, the alternative music network that creates and curates a safe space to perform in the most notorious venues in London.
The night will be hosted by joint founder Ben Kidson - a DIY artist, songwriter and producer, who’s graced the stage of the half moon for years. The acts of the evening will be in line with Ben’s punky pop tracks, and the circle completed by the final act - Ben himself.
The Dropout Club was founded by artists and friends Ben Kidson, James Brown (HCK9) and Moa Drugge (MOA). Each of them hosts their own nights; evenings who are frequented by many exciting up and coming London artists.
Welcome to the Dropout Club - where you’ll find your next favorite band.
Line Up
Embodying the assertive DIY attitude of punk rockers, but placed in a pop environment, Ben Kidson moves with the times, but never forgets where he came from. He shoots his own videos. He produces his own music. He makes his own artwork. He is occasionally very funny on social media, and his burgeoning fanbase are dedicated, enthralled by his distinctive DNA, which is etched across every track, shot, and witty instagram post.
https://www.instagram.com/benlkidson/
https://open.spotify.com/track/3wzGm823D1HY1A85sHGSaI?si=aQTlgb4jSjus1ofNzXg2mQ
South-east London born and bred, Flo was raised around music. Watching her dad gigging and writing as she was growing up she wanted to entertain and write honest music that you wanna cry, laugh and live by. Obsessed with chatty lyrics and getting to the point she writes what will resonate and make people feel something instantly without having to dig deep to work out the meaning.
All of Flo’s music is food for the heart and words for the wise. This is a writer of depth who lives for dancing on stage and bringing the energy you didn’t know you needed.
Having garnered acclaim from notable publications including Clash, Wonderland Magazine, BBC radio 1’s New Future Pop ‘best new pop of 2022’, SHE’S READY!!!!
Claw Wilson is a highly volatile 4 piece alternative/grunge rock band formed from the remnants of what the 90’s left.
With inspiration from titans such as Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, The Smashing Pumpkins and many more. Claw Wilson have smashed it all together to make their own palatable concoction
Having headlined at many prestigious venues such as Exeter’s ‘The cavern’ and Islington’s ‘O2 Academy’ they have begun to build a good resume for themselves.
Claw Wilson have just released their Debut single ‘Evergreen’ and are ecstatic to have it released for the world to hear, they have plans to dominate the grunge/modern rock scene with their new single ‘is it true?’ Coming for your ears in March
