Black Cactus Studio

23/11/2025

16/11/2025

We’re thrilled to be part of a team bringing you this outrageous day of live music in Colchester! 🎶

Check out these fantastic venues and their amazing line-ups!

🎟️ Limited tickets are available, so don’t miss out!

🚪 Venue Entry: Access to all participating venues is on a first come, first served basis. Once a venue reaches capacity, entry will be on a one in, one out basis. If there’s a particular act you want to see, we recommend arriving early, as entry cannot be guaranteed once capacity is reached.

14/11/2025

🎉 Your A Peaceful Noise venue map has ARRIVED! 🎉

Feast your eyes on this beautiful spread of independent venues, all getting ready to dish up an all-day musical banquet with a generous side of good times.

And that's not it - the clashfinder drops THIS WEEKEND!!! ⏰

Get ready to plan your ultimate all day line-up.

Stay tuned, crew. The noise is coming...⚡

Twisters Bar Coda Colchester Three Wise Monkeys Colchester The Minories Roots & Grooves Cafe Stone Rock Records Best Days Vintage Queen St Brewhouse Victoria Inn Colchester Colchester Arts Centre

12/11/2025

Under 18’s Battle of the Bands 2026: Showcase Your Talent and Win Amazing Prizes!

TWM Live and partners are hosting its BOTB event to support our forever Growing grassroots music scene as part of Independent Venue Week 2026., and we want YOU to showcase your talent!

📍 Location: Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester (Top Floor)
📅 Dates And Guest Bands:
- Heat 1: January 26, 2026 - Ghost Week
- Heat 2: January 27, 2026 - PULSE
- Heat 3: January 28, 2026 - GREEBO
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:45 PM (No under 18s after 9:00 PM)
💷 Ticket Price: £4 (includes £1 donation to the Brightlingsea Free Festival)

Prizes:
🏆 1st Place: Open the Brightlingsea Free Festival stage, 60% of door money, a studio day, and a mixed single!
🥈 2nd Place: 30% of door money.
🥉 3rd Place: 10% of door money.
⭐ Wild Card: A chance to perform at Meff Fest 3!

Don’t miss out! Sign up now: VIA LINK IN OUR BIO

Let’s make some noise! 🔥

None of the organizations make a profit from ticket sales on these shows, and all time is volunteered to make this event possible.

02/11/2025

Don’t forget to book your practice spaces ahead of time—we fill up fast!

We suggest reserving at least a week in advance.

Local bands recommend you try to book at least an hour before you want to start!!!

PS: Interested in regular slots? We offer block bookings and great deals for bands!

Reach out to us!

31/10/2025

The next announcement.
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Get your tickets to the biggest punk show… and there is still more to come.

COME ON! UP THE MEFFS

14/10/2025

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10/10/2025

🎉 We love our competitions and prizes! 🎉

It’s time again to win a FREE booking, every week for 3 months! This runs until the end of January, with the winner announced on Halloween! 🎃

To enter, just follow these 3 simple steps:

1️⃣ Like and share this post
2️⃣ Comment below and tag another artist who could benefit from free rehearsal space
3️⃣ Post this to your story with one of your band tracks playing in the background (if you don’t have your own music, feel free to use your favourite band’s track)

This is all in good fun, but seriously, if you’re a band struggling to cover rehearsal costs, reach out! You can use our spaces for free, whether you win or not. Just message or call us, and we’ll sort you out with some time.

Good luck, everyone! 🌵

05/10/2025

🎉 on lights, on sound – the dream team delivering the best production around!

Today, they’re at setting up for the sold-out special concert. 🎶✨

Got an event in mind that needs a bit of extra spice? Hit us up! ☺️