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BMI presents: Mallavora With support from Hive Mind | Sywren
We are delighted to announce MALLAVORA as our headliner, supported by: Sywren, Hivemind, Zenden Greenperp and Limerence
MALLAVORA
In recent months, Mallavora have been popping up everywhere, from the stages of 2000trees, Boomtown and Burn It Down Festivals, to the catwalk at London Fashion Week where they provided the soundtrack to Unhidden's latest clothing range. Most recently, you may have heard vocalist Jessica’s incredible vocal abilities in an episode of BBC 1’s The Celebrity Traitors, a star-studded game show that features household names such as Stephen Fry, Alan Carr and Claudia Winkleman.
For Mallavora, the music comes first and foremost, but behind their powerful music also lies equally powerful personal stories - a fierce honesty rooted in lived experience.
SYWREN
Sywren is a 4-piece cinematic alt rock / metal band delivering emotionally-driven anthems with heavy riffs, sweeping melodies, and a depth of storytelling that hits hard – powerful, honest, and unafraid.
HIVEMIND
Are a 4-piece hard rock band formed back in 2022 while studying at Queen Mary’s college.
Hivemind comprise of guitarist and vocalist Seb Roberts, drummer Jack Grant, and bassist Poppy, and emerged victorious in late 2025 at the Southampton-based Battle of the Bands.
About The Basingstoke Music Initiative
The Basingstoke Music Initiative (BMI) is dedicated to igniting and rekindling the town’s love of independent music. Our mission is to empower and uplift emerging, young talents whilst n
MALLAVORA
In recent months, Mallavora have been popping up everywhere, from the stages of 2000trees, Boomtown and Burn It Down Festivals, to the catwalk at London Fashion Week where they provided the soundtrack to Unhidden's latest clothing range. Most recently, you may have heard vocalist Jessica’s incredible vocal abilities in an episode of BBC 1’s The Celebrity Traitors, a star-studded game show that features household names such as Stephen Fry, Alan Carr and Claudia Winkleman.
For Mallavora, the music comes first and foremost, but behind their powerful music also lies equally powerful personal stories - a fierce honesty rooted in lived experience.
SYWREN
Sywren is a 4-piece cinematic alt rock / metal band delivering emotionally-driven anthems with heavy riffs, sweeping melodies, and a depth of storytelling that hits hard – powerful, honest, and unafraid.
HIVEMIND
Are a 4-piece hard rock band formed back in 2022 while studying at Queen Mary’s college.
Hivemind comprise of guitarist and vocalist Seb Roberts, drummer Jack Grant, and bassist Poppy, and emerged victorious in late 2025 at the Southampton-based Battle of the Bands.
About The Basingstoke Music Initiative
The Basingstoke Music Initiative (BMI) is dedicated to igniting and rekindling the town’s love of independent music. Our mission is to empower and uplift emerging, young talents whilst n
Saturday 23 May
Proteus Creation Space, Council Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 3DH
Show InformationDate & Times: Saturday 23 Mary| Doors at 6pm, first band takes to the stage at 7pm
Stage times: TBC
Age Guidance: 12+ but under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult
£7 advance | £5 student | £10 on the door (+ booking fee)
www.ticketsource.com/booking/init/GDKIFJM
Accessibility: This will be a predominantly standing room-only gig, however we can provide a seating area to the side of the stage if requested in advance.
The venue is all based on the ground floor.
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