So were embarking on the big scary thing of committing a load of money to an all day fest again on the 31st of Jan 2026. I'm super proud of this line-up and really looking forward to bringing bands from Denmark, Ireland, Scotland, Midlands and local to come and rock with us at Play. TSHC has been on a rise for the last couple of years and I really think that we are at a crucial point in our evolution. With more big bands from London coming up to party late in November. Free shows from Unit E Records on the 26th of October and 1st of November and some exciting stuff planned for the start of 2026 this could mark the start of something really special.
I want to personally thank the guys over at Ink drop shop ,Black Heart tattoo studio and BH printing for getting involved and supporting us. The 2nd all dayer is going to be one for the ages and hopefully something we'll look back on in years to come as being a catalyst for something bigger better and even more significant to UKHC.
The last couple of years booking shows and making an attempt to revive the Teesside scene has been nothing short of incredible. There's more bands popping up, more shows popping up, more labels popping up and that's exactly what we're about. The mission statement here is not to benefit and grow Rhapsody Records, but to benefit and grow the music scene around the country and especially close to home and I really hope that has come through in everything that we've done. We have proved that this type of thing can be sustainable and beneficial to all parties involved, whether that's the bands, venues, show-goers.
The last couple of years booking shows and making an attempt to revive the Teesside scene has been nothing short of incredible. There's more bands popping up, more shows popping up, more labels popping up and that's exactly what we're about. The mission statement here is not to benefit and grow Rhapsody Records, but to benefit and grow the music scene around the country and especially close to home and I really hope that has come through in everything that we've done. We have proved that this type of thing can be sustainable and beneficial to all parties involved, whether that's the bands, venues, show-goers.
When this all started I didn't expect to be committing thousands of pounds a quarter to shows consistently and have a calendar that's booked up 6 months in advance but here we are and I absolutely wouldn't change it. Hardcore at the end of the day without sounding too cliché has probably saved my life by giving me and my friends not only an outlet but something to work towards and dream about. Hardcore provides a feeling that is totally unmatched by any other genre/underground scene on the planet for me, and through this label/creative outlet/whatever you want to call it I can only hope to share that with as many people as possible. If I need hardcore then I'm sure there are other people out there that do too, and Rhapsody Records is not going away any time soon. Thanks to everyone thats contributed/come to a show/carried gear/shared posters/ bought shirts and tapes/liked the posts or fucked with Rhapsody in any way, you all make this what it is.
If you read this post heres a cheeky £5 discount on tickets for the fest below, available on our big cartel.
Code : 'FORTHEHOMIES'
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