the drive. + special guests
Paper Dress Vintage, E8 1HR , [Venue Details]Dynamic and autonomous, Cork-based outfit the drive. have crafted a sound that fuses the dark, visceral energy of grunge with the reverb-drenched textures of shoegaze.
A string of standalone singles first garnered international attention – earning the group US airtime, extensive press across Ireland and the UK, and features on Spotify’s ‘melomania.’ and the cover of ‘Alternative Ireland’.
A band acclaimed for their captivating live performances of melancholic works, the drive. have built an impressive live résumé; with their stage successes including sold-out headline shows across Ireland – such as Whelan’s Upstairs and The Grand Social (Dublin), and Cyprus Avenue (Cork) – alongside festival circuits throughout the UK and Ireland.
With a growing reputation and a unique sonic identity, the drive. have rightfully earned their place as one of Ireland’s most exciting emerging bands.
“Explosive, heavy, foreboding shoegaze.” – Backseat Mafia
“Radiantly emotive and creative.” – Louder Than War
“A distinctive identity of their own.” – Fame Magazine
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Admission: £13.47
Performer name: the drive. + special guests
Age restriction: This is an 18+ event
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the drive. + special guests
Wednesday, 15 Oct 2025 @7.30pm
Paper Dress Vintage, E8 1HRMore Information
Dynamic and autonomous, Cork-based outfit the drive. have crafted a sound that fuses the dark, visceral energy of grunge with the reverb-drenched textures of shoegaze.
A string of standalone singles first garnered international attention – earning the group US airtime, extensive press across Ireland and the UK, and features on Spotify’s ‘melomania.’ and the cover of ‘Alternative Ireland’.
A band acclaimed for their captivating live performances of melancholic works, the drive. have built an impressive live résumé; with their stage successes including sold-out headline shows across Ireland – such as Whelan’s Upstairs and The Grand Social (Dublin), and Cyprus Avenue (Cork) – alongside festival circuits throughout the UK and Ireland.
With a growing reputation and a unique sonic identity, the drive. have rightfully earned their place as one of Ireland’s most exciting emerging bands.
“Explosive, heavy, foreboding shoegaze.” – Backseat Mafia
“Radiantly emotive and creative.” – Louder Than War
“A distinctive identity of their own.” – Fame Magazine
Admission: £13.47
Performer name: the drive. + special guests
Age restriction: This is an 18+ event
Halibuts is the only place to find ALL London's live music.
Free for all to use, we track ~1,000 London venues and list every type of live music.
Click here to start using Halibuts.
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