SOOPMAS 2020 Schedule & Line-Up
Join us from 12th December 2020 for 12 evenings of music and festive frolics with the SOOPMAS 2020 Dragon Soop Virtual Christmas Festival! Check out the full line-up and timings below.
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SOOPMAS 2020 LINE-UP
Saturday 12th December
PRIMES
WHEN: 21:00 to 22:00, Saturday 12th December
WHERE: Streaming on Dragon Soop’s IGTV, Facebook and YouTube channels.
PRIMES are a three piece rock band from Falkirk, Scotland, who formed in late 2017.
PRIMES have received critical acclaim and media support from BBC, Amazing Radio, The Sun and have also been play-listed by Spotify’s editorial team.
PRIMES have been included on festival lineups such as PATP, Vibration, ButeFest and Rewind after forming a budding reputation throughout Scotland’s music scene.
Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - Spotify - YouTube - Website
Sunday 13th December
Sara ‘N’ Junbug
WHEN: 21:00 to 22:00, Sunday 13th December
WHERE: Streaming on Dragon Soop’s IGTV, Facebook and YouTube channels.
Sara 'N' Junbug are an independent, 4-piece pop band from Scotland with ear-worm choruses, a Glaswegian charm and vibrant, energetic performances. The band was established in 2015 originally by Sara and Junbug, but with new members being introduced over time and drawing influence from pop, country, folk and rock music, the sound of the band has developed into an original and exciting take on modern pop music
Monday 14th December
SOMETHING SOMETHING
WHEN: 21:00 to 22:00, Monday 14th December
WHERE: Streaming on Dragon Soop’s IGTV, Facebook and YouTube channels.
Steffi aka SOMETHING SOMETHING is a rising star of the Drum & Bass scene with an impressive array of global gigs from New York to Prague, to the legendary Fabric nightclub in London. She won the DJ competition at Hospitality on the Beach, Croatia, last year, beating 40 other DJ's and this year she’s been nominated for Best Newcomer at the Drum & Bass Arena Awards. With her first music releases out on respected DnB labels Elevate and Device Something Something is definitely a little something something to look out for.
Tuesday 15th December
ELESSAR
WHEN: 21:00 to 22:00, Tuesday 15th December
WHERE: Streaming on Dragon Soop’s IGTV, Facebook and YouTube channels.
ELESSAR are a 3-piece Rock/Pop band hailing from Gloucestershire, UK. After rebranding in 2019, the trio now confidently represent a lane of their own, by offering a unique mix of heavy guitars riffs, upbeat drums and catchy pop vocals to match. Dropping the sad vibes of the past, expect confessive lyrical story telling over instrumental hooks and energetic live performances. Recent singles include Is It Love (2020) & Give It Up (2019).
Instagram - Twitter - Facebook - YouTube - Spotify
Wednesday 16th December
KILLATRIX
WHEN: 21:00 to 22:00, Wednesday 16th December
WHERE: Streaming on Dragon Soop’s IGTV, Facebook and YouTube channels.
Essex trio KILLATRIX are breaking the mould of rock music, pushing the boundaries of pop, metal, hip-hop and dance, to produce a unique hybrid of party-rock-electronica, that you can dance, fight & bang your head to.
They are three ordinary misfits, producing music which digests emotions and the dictating world around and in July this year, they released the Future Weapons EP. It’s not political but it asks questions, it makes you think and makes you feel.
Thursday 17th December
The Rhubarb
WHEN: 21:00 to 22:00, Thursday 17th December
WHERE: Streaming on Dragon Soop’s IGTV, Facebook and YouTube channels.
Influenced by Black Sabbath, Sleep and Hawkwind, Glasgow stoner doom band The Rhubarb’s combination of male & female driven vocal and high fuzz riffs proves an extremely potent mix.
The band are set to release their latest single taken from their debut EP 'Black Sun' next month as they continue to spread the Rhubarb (and custard) flavour of stoner doom across the land.
Friday 18th December
Conscious Route
WHEN: 21:00 to 22:00, Friday 18th December
WHERE: Streaming on Dragon Soop’s IGTV, Facebook and YouTube channels.
Conscious Route has been working from his now-home city of Edinburgh, releasing solid music for the past five years. His new album, ‘Lost Routes’ by Conscious Route & True Note dropped in October 2020.
Conscious Route does a variation of hip hop music based around spreading conscious awareness and sharing life experiences through his work.
Conscious Route shows why he is more than just another rapper as he delivers different flows to speak on a variety of personal and political matters, from mental health and personal struggles to social commentary and experiences from his years in the music industry.
Saturday 19th December
Ryan Swain
WHEN: 21:00 to 22:00, Saturday 19th December
WHERE: Streaming on Dragon Soop’s IGTV, Facebook and YouTube channels.
Ryan Swain is an award winning multi genre DJ and presenter.
Ryan has so much passion for music, and this is reflected by his driven, floor-filling, high energy mixes.
Thanks to this passion for good music. Ryan’s sets combine massive old-skool anthems from R&B, to clubland and from garage into current chart topping house hits.
With Ryan’s ability to sing, MC and work the crowd while DJing simultaneously his style has it’s USP.
Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - Soundcloud
Sunday 20th December
#JAYSVIRTUALPUBQUIZ
WHEN: 21:00 to 22:00, Sunday 20th December
WHERE: Streaming on Dragon Soop’s IGTV, Facebook and YouTube channels.
Jay Flynn is a 38-year-old former pub landlord living in Darwen, Lancashire who shot to internet stardom during the first UK lockdown.
When Jay had to close his pub earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he found himself thinking about what he could do to help those close to him through the lockdown period. The answer was staring him the face: he started a virtual pub quiz. It began as a weekly session for his closest friends and family, but he forgot to make the event private on Facebook and so the rest is history
Monday 21st December
Oceans Apart
WHEN: 21:00 to 22:00, Monday 21st December
WHERE: Streaming on Dragon Soop’s IGTV, Facebook and YouTube channels.
Oceans Apart are 5 piece Alt rock outfit originating from Leicester. They focus on bringing a strong rock sound to their music with melody still and catchy choruses and a mix of new modern samples. The band put on a high energy performance where they try to whip up any crowd they are placed in front of.
The band have been a regular feature on the BBC introducing in the East Midlands programme and were selected by DJ – Dean Jackson to play at a BBC introducing showcase at the legendary De Montfort hall Leicester.
Tuesday 22nd December
A New Hope
WHEN: 21:00 to 22:00, Tuesday 22nd December
WHERE: Streaming on Dragon Soop’s IGTV, Facebook and YouTube channels.
Hailing from the quaint market towns of Newbury and Hereford, A New Hope are in stark contrast to their tranquil origins. The band came together with one true goal; to pen and perform catchy as hell pop-punk music that is upbeat, energetic and full of down-tuned riffs. With their latest releases receiving warm praise from many quarters and securing them a solid fanbase, the stage is set for the band to break out to the masses.
WEDNESDAY 23RD December
The Ronains
WHEN: 21:00 to 22:00, Wednesday 23rd December
WHERE: Streaming on Dragon Soop’s IGTV, Facebook and YouTube channels.
Hailing from Clydebank, new wavers The Ronains have a swagger about them that encompasses their live performances, selling out shows from Scotland to the USA! Following supports with the likes of Gerry Cinnamon and Jake Bugg, they have one of the fastest growing followings in the country and are currently working on the follow up to their critically acclaimed debut album.