Gig Preview: LiVES + The Medz
The Bees Knees, Cirencester
Thursday 28 January 2027 – Time: 8pm Admission: FREE
Featuring: Exclusive early-release show for Ghosts
Three pieces. One hell of a noise. That’s the promise from alternative rock outfit LiVES, who head to The Bees Knees in Cirencester on Thursday 28 January 2027, with support from The Medz. Expect a night of uncompromising riffs, punk attitude and politically charged rock, as the band celebrate the early release of their forthcoming album, Ghosts. Best of all, admission is completely free.
Born in Cornwall and sharpened in Kent, LiVES have developed a reputation for delivering a visceral collision of post-punk fury and hard rock precision. This is a band with something to say, channelling frustration and disillusionment with contemporary society into music that is as confrontational as it is infectious.
Their critically acclaimed debut album, Let Them Eat Cake, produced by legendary producer John Cornfield, whose credits include Oasis, Muse and Supergrass, established their credentials with a collection of fast, aggressive and socially charged songs. The record attracted considerable critical attention, with Louder Than War describing it as “a nihilistic expression of anger and disillusionment”, while Original Rock called it “a battle cry – anthemic and confrontational, protest songs for modern times”.
That combination of lyrical bite and heavyweight musicianship has continued to attract attention from the national press. The Daily Mirror praised their “swaggering, dark driven rock”, while The Daily Express highlighted their blend of “punk energy and hard rock finesse”. Meanwhile, their track Just Can’t Get Enough found a wider audience through its inclusion in the hit Netflix series Lucifer.
But LiVES are very much a band best experienced at full volume. A sold-out European headline tour in 2025, alongside support appearances with The Buzzcocks, Span and The Wildhearts, have helped establish their reputation as a formidable live proposition. Add radio support from BBC 6 Music, Radio X and BBC Introducing, and it is clear that their appeal is extending well beyond the underground rock circuit.
Now, with a brand-new album, Ghosts, arriving in January 2027, the band are bringing the new material directly to the stage. Their Cirencester appearance offers an exclusive early-release opportunity to hear the songs live and get hold of an early copy of the album.
There is another reason this date deserves attention. Keen to champion grassroots music venues and keep live music accessible, LiVES are throwing open the doors for everyone, making this an entirely free event.
Three pieces, one hell of a noise, and absolutely no excuse not to be there.