Half Moon presents:

New Moon Rising

King Mansion + Matty Long and the Dead Flowers + The Daybreakers + The Prior

Half Moon - Putney, London

£8 Adv / £10 Door (subject to availability)
Entry Requirements: 18+ after 7pm
General Admission (e-ticket)
$11.73 + $1.17 s/c

A Night Celebrating the Best in Emerging Talent

For nearly ten years, our New Moon Discovery Nights have shone a spotlight on up-and-coming artists from around the world - giving them the chance to hone their craft on our stage, and giving audiences the thrill of discovering raw, undiscovered talent.

This special Friday night edition brings together some of our favourite performers from past New Moon sessions — a hand-picked lineup that captures the incredible range and energy of the grassroots music scene.

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the rising stars shaping the future of live music.

Line Up

After his band MOODY went on hiatus, Ben—half of the dynamic duo behind King Mansion—set out to forge an entirely new path. Partnering with the gifted rhythm guitarist Lewis, King Mansion delivers music that's as evocative as it is transportive—a soundtrack for journeys through endless deserts and starlit highways. Imagine the atmospheric allure of Hermanos Gutiérrez fused with the poetic soul of Bob Dylan. Veterans of the stage, King Mansion masterfully balance their laid-back vibe with electrifying live performances that leave no doubt: this is a band that knows how to command an audience.

Matty Long and the Dead Flowers

The Daybreakers are a North London power trio redefining the boundaries of the British rock landscape. Moving beyond the constraints of traditional purism, the band has established a singular "Death Funk" aesthetic—a sophisticated collision of Dark Wave atmosphere, 70s Glam swagger, and the raw grit of the Blues.

The project is the brainchild of Irish-Jamaican singer and guitarist Aidan Connell. A virtuoso whose credits include work with arena-level legends such as Gary Clark Jr., Peter Doherty, Mazzy Star,and Seasick Steve, Connell leads a unit defined by a "tight but loose" sonic paradox.

Completed by the melodic, driving basslines of Nick Chambers and the thunderous, precision drumming of Michele Camassoand Alex Kettener’s ethereal Slide Guitar, The Daybreakers create a cohesive, heavy landscape that is as danceable as it is brooding.

With over one million streams to date, the band’s unorthodox approach has earned significant industry stature. The group recently received praise from Zeppelinlegend Jimmy Pageat their local west London residency. Dubbed "The New Voice of London"by Classic Rock Magazine, “Quite Amazing”by Interview Magazineand receiving a rare 10/10 from Powerplay, their sound has resonated from the airwaves of BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music to packed venues across the UK and Europe.By integrating synths, drum machines, and avant-garde arrangements into their live assault, The Daybreakers are not merely playing rock 'n' roll—they are evolving it.

The Prior is an up-and-coming rock band based in Manchester. Inspired by folk, country and Americana, their eclectic music taste blends genres to create a new and unique sound, reminiscent of 70s rock.

Comprised of lead vocalist Ruby Cooke, lead guitarist and vocalist Will Joseph, rhythm guitarist Sophia Dooley, drummer Jago Forster, and bassist Ben Mockler.

Their artistic visions are driven by their predecessors, such as Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles. Their music explores the complexities of love, grief and life as a young person through the lens of several perspectives.

Founding members, Ruby Cooke and Will Joseph, met at the Royal Northern College of Music in late 2023 and quickly began planting the seeds for what would become The Prior. Their joint love for 70s rock led to a change in their writing style and the natural formation of The Prior. They swiftly recruited the rest of the band, who’s mutual love for the genre led to a dynamic and evolving creative environment.

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