Down By Here

On June 5th we enter a new era on High Street as Elysium becomes Down By Here! We are super excited by what the future holds for us and can't wait to share our plans with you. For now though we have secured some absolutely stellar acts for our opening party and are thrilled to announce that the amazing @afrocluster and @sunsofthunderband will be gracing our stage (yes, there will be a stage!) as well as @mari_purr , music from DJ Chronic and more TBA. Tickets are available now via downbyhere.co.uk, including an option to buy a ticket and a tshirt - anyone who arrives on opening night wearing a DBH tshirt stands a chance of winning a year's worth of gig tickets for free! Get your tickets now and help us get the new era off to a flyer.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, comedy, and charm as award-winning comedian and singer-songwriter Boothby Graffoe teams up with internationally acclaimed Italian guitarist Antonio Forcione. “Wot Italian?” Is a hilarious and heartfelt collision of Graffoe’s sharp wit and whimsical storytelling with Forcione’s virtuosic guitar mastery. This show promises a mix of brilliantly crafted songs, laugh-out-loud banter, and jaw-dropping musical skill—all served with a side of Mediterranean flair. From tender ballads to toe-tapping tunes, expect an eclectic mix of genres and an atmosphere that’s as warm and inviting as a Tuscan summer evening. Whether you’re here for the laughs, the tunes, or a little bit of both, “Wot Italian?” is a show that will leave your heart lighter and your spirits soaring. Don’t miss this unique collaboration—an evening of joy, artistry, and laughter awaits! Tickets available now via downbyhere.co.uk

Happy Swansea Pride day!!! We are so proud to have such an amazing, inclusive crowd and of the amazing events organisers who curate such interesting and varied nights here, and we can't wait for tonight's after party following the day's activities around town. Don't miss out as this one is going to go OFF!

We’re excited to be part of Everywhere At Once powered by The National Lottery this June. Taking place from 26-28 June, it’s the UK’s biggest music festival on your doorstep with 1000+ gigs, 400+ venues, 1 weekend. Join us for a different kind of festival. Closer to the music. Where local matters. Where everyone belongs. #EverywhereAtOnce #BecauseOfYou

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT Join us on June 19th for a showcase of the amazing Future Blood youth music programme. We are thrilled to be able to support Future Blood, who do amazing work across south Wales. Tickets available now via downbyhere.co.uk BLUE MOON Blue Moon are a young alternative rock brand hailing from Swansea. Formed at Future Blood, they have been writing, recording and gigging for over five years now and have just released their debut EP. A-Topic A-Topic, a 5 piece guitar band, have developed their sound over years of gigging after their formation in Swansea in 2023. Inspired by an eclectic mix of music, art and performance, A-Topic stir up their raw and energetic stage presence with a quirky, sometimes-jangly, sometimes-gritty alt rock sound. They combine a range of modern and classic influences from Geese to Television to The Velvet Underground with their own original flare, crafting a familiar yet unpredictable soundscape. They are currently recording their first EP with Producer Rich Thair. Snail Emerging from Swansea's alt-rock scene, Snail blends the poetic, political edge of Manic Street Preachers with Sonic Youth's raw sound. Their debut EP "Idiot... Slow Down" (Nov 2025) launched them into boundary-pushing activism, highlighted by performances like Cardiff Gig for Gaza (Jan 2026), grabbing attention with their unique sound and message. Cicada Cicada are a two-piece alt-rock project that fuse jagged angular riffs with an explosive rhythm built on improvisational layered guitar loops and driving drums. Pulling from noise rock and free jazz, Cicada creates a unique immersive tense atmosphere that’s loud, persistent and true to their namesake.

TEST PRESSING ALERT! Chaos levels are high in R*E*P*E*A*T Towers because it’s finally time to unleash SPLAT ATTACK — a 4-track 45RPM 10” splatter vinyl EP featuring four original and inspiring female-fronted South Wales bands: Flatcat, Hairdye, Sold For Parts and Spwci. Loud, melodic, messy, emotional, noisy — exactly how we like it. The launch party lands July 11th at Elysium on Swansea High Street. Tickets are already on sale via the link in our bio, so don’t hang about wondering — get involved. Remaining copies will be heading to Bandcamp and decent record shops across the UK and beyond. DIY noise from South Wales, pressed onto glorious red and black splatter vinyl for your turntable, and your soul. @elysiumswansea @downbyhere @lovemusichateracism @sutr_swansea @adamthomaswalton @flatcat_band @hairdye__band @spwciband @soldforpartsband

UPCOMING GIGS - 2 DEBUTS. MAY 29 - @afan.ales WITH @peerpleasureworkallergic JUNE 13 - @downbyhere @repeatrecords WITH @swanhillband @eyesore_the_minotaur & @atopic_band 📸: @shutter_plugs

Looking to put on a gig, party or anything else? Hit us up! Full PA, multiple flexible hire spaces... whatever you are into we can host it! Drop us a line on [email protected]

On June 12th the amazing Next Day Shakes make their Down By Here bow! With support from Strange Orchid you won't want to miss this! 'A wall of sound that hits hard and leaves hooks you can't shake off!' Advance tickets just £5 available now via downbyhere.co.uk

UPDATED LINEUP We can't wait for next month's show with @dark_and_twisties - unfortunately @daniellelewismusic is unable to play so the incredible @mari_purr have replaced her on this wonderful bill. Tickets available now via downbyhere.co.uk Dark And Twisties Dark and Twisties are a folk outfit hailing from Swansea. They consist of Sarah Birch (vox, percussion), Kate Ronconi (words, vox, strings, banjo), Sarah Passmore (vox, acoustic guitar, banjo), Danny Kilbride (bass guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin, vox) and Huw Rees (drums and percussion). “Powerful & evocative... engaging storytelling & emotive harmonies” Folk Honey “hypnotising harmonies and transcendent tones” Tempo Magazine “dark and twisties draw on the timeless allure of traditional folk while infusing it with modern ethereal sensibilities” Illustrate Magazine Mari Purr Mari Purr is a sapphic trio known for their haunting ballads that explore themes of love, loss, and pain. Drawing inspiration from folk traditions, their performances are marked by the frontwoman’s distinctive headdress and a flair for the theatrical and fantastical.

Upcoming Shows: 5th June - Hippos, Swansea // to be announced 6th June - Down By Here, Swansea // Private Event 13th June - Down By Here, Swansea // repeat records 3rd July - Down By Here, Swansea // tcc showcase 4th July - Down By Here, Swansea // to be announced We hope to see you there!

Scott with an update on the Down By Here official launch party! Get your tickets now via the link in our bio.