Tag: Social

Devoted to recreating the atmosphere of a live Joy Division gig, Transmission emulates the sound of one of the most inventive, evocative and influential groups of their era. Joy Division was formed in the late 1970s and dissolved in 1980 after the suicide of lead singer Ian Curtis.  The remaining members went on to form […]

Kinda Queen, playing Social for the fourth time. Headliners at the Freddie Mercury Birthday Celebrations in Switzerland in September 2024.  Fan favourites at Queen International Fan Club in 2022/24 and 2025. Headliners on the mainstage and Big Top at Tribfest  (Europe’s biggest tribute weekend). Kinda Queen isn’t your typical tribute band. While they pay homage […]

John Otway A brief history… John Otway is an English singer-songwriter who has built a sizeable cult audience through extensive touring, a surreal sense of humour and a self-deprecating underdog persona. From the age of 9, Otway knew he wanted to be a pop star. But even at that young age, having listened to his […]

Pablo Carrizo is a 20-year-old singer-songwriter from Hull. Having already played main stage at Humber Street Sesh and other festivals around the UK, and supported bands such as The Rosadocs and The Chase, Pablo is really making a name for himself. In 2024 Pablo sold out his headline show at The New Adelphi Club two […]

Direct from the Edinburgh Festival, and his last smash-hit nationwide tour, the legendary Canadian stand-up star is back on the road with a brand-new show. Join Tom as he playfully dishes out more of his insightful observations. An irrepressible tour-de-force with an hour of first-class, mischievous and uncompromising comedy. As seen/heard on Have a Word […]

PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS AN UNRESERVED SEATED SHOW Tom Hickox is a singer, songwriter and composer specialising in the art of storytelling through music. This concert will feature arrangements created especially for the evening from Hickox’s two acclaimed existing albums as well as from The Orchestra of Stories, in which he weaves together a rich tapestry […]

After the sell-out success of her previous two shows with us in Hull (and huge support slots for Sarah Millican at Connexin Live), Hayley Ellis is back with a bang on October 9th Like all women who literally just celebrated their 35th birthday five years ago, Hayley Ellis is obsessed with true crime. Sure, it’s […]

How good’s a laugh? My joke book is overflowing, so let’s get talking about what gives me the ick and what makes me tick. It’s time to get down to the nitty gritty. No filter, no limits. The gloves are off and I’m packing a punchline, so let’s speak easy and laugh freely. Join me […]

After a phenomenal, sold-out, international tour, plus, a second round of supporting Milton Jones, the man who asked us, “Do you ski?” is turning everything upside down and asking, “Do you scuba?” In a world full of relentless clickbait, online distractions, and brain-rotting content, Tom’s racing brain finally became too much for him. Having left […]

Just Radiohead are the UK’s leading Radiohead tribute band, replicating and performing the astonishing music of one the nation’s most influential, versatile, and talented bands. Showcasing tracks from the explosive post-grunge debut of ‘Pablo Honey’ through to the beautiful and most recent art-rock album release ‘A Moon Shaped Pool’, the band captures a memento at […]

The UK’s most delightfully disgraceful comedy podcast, Dead Men Talking, is hitting the road in 2025! Stand-up comedians Rob Mulholland (Captain Bendy) and Freddy Quinne (The Egg/Coat Boy) bring their unique brand of dark comedy to Social in Hull for a night of harsh roasts, dark jokes, fan-favourite special guests, and questionable features. Expect absolutely no […]

‘Daft Funk Live’ are one of the world’s most prestigious Daft Punk tribute bands – diligently constructing a ‘live’ rendition of Daft Punk’s legendary performances and appearances. They incorporate their own synchronised light shows together with live instruments to give a truly immersive and unique experience. Their stage production is meticulously crafted, paying the utmost […]

Featuring Mark Laff (Generation X), Steve Norman (Spandau Ballet), Elizabeth Westwood (Westworld), and Michael Giaquinto (Vice Squad) Celebrated original Generation X drummer Mark Laff returns with XGENERATIONX for a UK tour in November 2025 Legendary punk musician Mark Laff is set to make an electrifying comeback in 2025 with his new project, XGENERATIONX, performing the […]

The Smiths Ltd was formed in Manchester, UK the hometown of The Smiths. After an extensive search to find the perfect Morrissey, the band played their first gig in Manchester to an audience of avid Smiths fans. The response was spectacular and The Smiths Ltd now play at venues and festivals all over the UK. Highlights include playing in front of a […]

Nerina Pallot, the critically acclaimed singer-songwriter known for her heartfelt lyrics and soul-stirring melodies, brings her solo Winter tour to Hull. Discovered while working as a publishing assistant at Mute Records, Nerina Pallot signed to Polydor Records and released her first album in 2001. The release of her critically acclaimed second album Fires in 2006 […]

Is there a more iconic Cuban album than Buena Vista Social Club’s eponymous debut? Winning the Grammy for Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album, it remains a high watermark not just for Cuban music but world music as a whole, having been only one of two non-English speaking albums to be included in Rolling Stone’s 500 […]