Local Bands Night

Celebrate the best of Essex's live music scene at Local Bands Night, featuring three outstanding original acts showcasing the next generation of local talent. From the hard-hitting grunge and alternative rock of Project Osiris, to the powerful blues-rock of The Ricky Lee Band, and the infectious, feel-good rock and funky grooves of Vix and the Bleeding Hearts, this promises an evening packed with outstanding musicianship, original songs and unforgettable live performances.
Whether you're discovering your next favourite band or supporting local music, this is a night of energy, creativity and home-grown talent not to be missed.

Vix and the Bleeding Hearts are a 5-Piece indie rock psychedelic band from the heart of the music scene in Colchester, England. Producing catchy tunes and driving grooves to make you move. Compelling lyrics, solid songwriting, wild solos, pull on the heart strings, a roller coaster of stories embedded into the songs.

The Ricky Lee Band have recently hit the UK scene delivering original blues-rock as a powerhouse Trio. Ricky’s musical journey began at the age of nine after moving with his family to Tenerife in the Canary Islands when his Dad moved abroad to follow his musical career. He spent his early years on stage performing as a vocalist, opening shows for his father, appearing in tribute productions, and singing alongside his older brother as a duo.
His path changed at twelve when he discovered a family video of his uncle playing blues-rock guitar. Inspired by the energy and emotion of the music, Ricky picked up the guitar and quickly became captivated by the blues. He saved his earnings from live performances to buy his first guitar and immersed himself in the records of artists such as B.B. King, Gary Moore, Freddie King, ZZ Top, and Free.
Returning to the UK at sixteen, Ricky built on those years of experience by performing with bands across a wide range of genres, developing his musicianship and stagecraft whilst writing original material to develop his dream band.
That vision became reality when he joined forces with drummer Scott Little and bassist Matt Waller. Together, they formed The Ricky Lee Band, and are now hitting venues with thier powerful original blues-rock that is backed by years of live experience.

Sofia, Harley, Connor and Harry, formally known as Project Osiris, are a four piece hard rock/grunge band from Essex, UK. They take inspiration from bands such as Queens Of The Stone Age, Foo Fighters and Nirvana to create a unique sound that lies somewhere between alt-metal and stoner-rock. Straight from college band rooms, the four classmates formed in 2025 and released their debut single; "Playing Cards".