The Wrecking Ball Book club takes place on the last Monday of every month at 1pm in the Wrecking Ball Cafe (in August the book club will be held the week before on the 22nd August). Chat to other literature lovers in our cosy cafe where we offer a variety of drinks and food! For […]
Louise Beech will be joining us for a chat and signing copies of her book Nothing Else. "A professional pianist searches for her sister, who was taken when their parents died, aided on by her childhood care records and a single song that continues to haunt her." "An exquisitely moving novel about surviving devastating trauma, […]
This acoustic gig in the intimate surroundings of Wrecking Ball Music & Books is an event not to be missed. Entry is guaranteed by pre-ordering The Lounge Society's new album Tired of Liberty, released on August 26, via Wrecking Ball. Plying their own distinct breed of art-punk – taking in fleet-footed guitar and drum motifs, […]
Curved Air is a unique band, synthesizing an eclectic blend of musical styles into an instantly identifiable sound. Curved Air's hits include "It Happened Today", "Vivaldi", "Marie Antoinette" and "Backstreet Luv". Curved Air founder member vocalist Sonja Kristina leads a skilled and talented new line-up, which includes returning 1970s member Kirby Gregory, bringing their unique […]
The regular Spoken Word Open Mic Afternoon presented by Wotlarx, which takes place at Wrecking Ball Arts Centre on the first Tuesday of every month. Everyone is welcome. Take part, or just grab a coffee, sit back, relax and enjoy! It's free! Proceeds go to EMMAUS - supporting Hull's homeless. Enquiries 07517 874632.
Hothouse Flowers frontman Liam O'Maonlaí plays an intimate solo show at Wrecking Ball Arts Centre following his appearance here in 2021. Liam O'Maonlaí is one of the most talented, charismatic and soulful performers of Irish traditional music today. But his musical prowess goes beyond his own cultural roots with his amazing vocals and an array […]
Stand up poet and broadcaster Kate Fox shares some of the stories from her book of amazing Northern women, Where There's Muck, There's Bras, including Hullensians Barbara Buttrick, Amy Johnson, Ethel Legniska and Lillian Bilocca. The show sold out at Hull Truck in 2019 and a book version has now been published by Harper North. […]
‘Ireland’s best kept musical secret’ (HOTPRESS) Husband and wife duo The Remedy Club, comprising KJ McEvoy and singer Aileen Mythen have been described as ‘Ireland’s best kept musical secret’ by HOTPRESS journalist Jackie Hayden who also described their music as “a marriage of folk and country with a hint of the blues with delicious harmonies […]
John Verity is currently one of the most consistent performers on the blues/rock circuit. His previous appearances have included opening for Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and many others in the USA before time spent as frontman with Argent. After Argent came off the road John was in demand for recording and guesting with other musicians […]
Charlie Dore And Michele Stodart - The Hundred Miles Tour “Stunning” - Folk Radio UK “Heavenly” - FATEA With multiple awards between them, Charlie Dore and Michele Stodart of The Magic Numbers’ first studio collaboration has already been hailed as “celestial in its elegance” by the Independent. First meeting at the International Women’s Day concert in 2019, […]