Hammerdown Presents..
Girlschool

Watch Video - Girlschool

Fri Nov 27 2026

7:30 PM (Doors 7:00 PM)

The Brook

466 Portswood Road Southampton SO17 3SD

The Brook

466 Portswood Road Southampton SO17 3SD

£30.80

18 And Up (14+Accompanied)

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  • Girlschool

    Rock & Roll

    Girlschool are a British rock band that formed in the new wave of British heavy metal scene in 1970s and frequently associated with contemporaries Motörhead. They are the longest running all-female rock band, still active after almost 40 years.

    Originally formed in 1975 from a school band called Painted Lady, Girlschool enjoyed strong media exposure and commercial success in the UK in the early 1980s with three albums of “punk-tinged metal” and a few singles.

    During their career, Girlschool travelled the world, playing in many rock and metal festivals and co-headlining with important hard rock and heavy metal bands. They maintain a worldwide cult following and are an inspiration for many female rock musicians. Despite frequent changes, original members Kim McAuliffe, Denise Dufort, and long-tenured member Tracey Lamb are still in the band. 

    Girlschool are releasing a career spanning anthology in 2022 and working on a new album for release in 2023.

     

  • Raven

    New Wave Of British Heavy Metal

  • Alcatrazz

    Heavy Metal

    English–American heavy metal band formed in 1983 by Graham Bonnet, Jimmy Waldo and Gary Shea. They are best known for their songs "Island in the Sun" and "God Blessed Video", and have gone through a number of line-up changes, Jimmy Waldo and Gary Shea remain the bands mainstays. They are also notable for featuring a previously-unknown Yngwie Malmsteen, who was the guitarist of Alcatrazz during 1983–1984, and was subsequently replaced by Steve Vai, Danny Johnson, and currently by Joe Stump.

    After breaking up in 1987, and reuniting for occasional live performances in 2017, Alcatrazz reformed once more in 2020 under Bonnet, Waldo and Shea. To date, the band has released six studio albums: No Parole from Rock 'n' Roll (1983), Disturbing the Peace (1985), Dangerous Games (1986) Born Innocent (2020), V (2021) and Take No Prisoners (2023) Several months after the release of Born Innocent, Alcatrazz announced that they had parted ways with Bonnet, who was replaced by former Rainbow, Yngwie Malmsteen and Michael Schenker vocalist Doogie White. On completely amicable terms Doogie departed in 2024. He was replaced by vocalist Giles Lavery (Warlord, Jack Starr, Dragonsclaw).

    The band are currently working on their next album release, due 2026, with extensive touring planned from late 2025 onward.

    Meanwhile, Alcatrazz will release "Prior Convictions" on November 7th 2025 via BraveWords Records... which contains 2 new songs plus 9 re-recordings of Alcatrazz classics!

  • Airforce

    New Wave Of British Heavy Metal

    Since it's inception in 1989 Airforce enjoyed much local success with Chop Pitman on guitar, Doug Sampson ex-drummer of Iron Maiden, Sam "Tomcat" Sampson on vocals (formerly of Sam Apple Pie) and Tony Hatton on bass guitar.  This original classic rock band from London names various artists as it's chief influencers, such as Black Sabbath, Van Halen and Judas Priest, amongst others.  Rolf Promel took over from Sam Sampson on vocals and was responsible for a lot of writing for the band and he was also the vocalist in a live recording.  Chop is quoted as saying, “Why Has It Come To This, Fine Line and Melody In Me stick out as examples of his contribution to the band . . . He (Rolf) joined before Keith Haggis and was a big part of Airforce ... great song writer”.  Keith Haggis was added to the line-up as a second lead guitarist.  In 1999 Mick Dietz took over from Doug Sampson on drums until 2001 when the guys disbanded.

    Airforce was reborn when Chop took to the stage once again after being introduced to a bass guitarist in 2008 who, due to work commitments, had been out of the music scene for a while.  The ideal mix was found in 2009 after various drummers and vocalists were considered, finally settling on Dee Dyaz for vocals and Ian Jacklin on drums who had enjoyed stints with Slade, Alvin Stardust, Bay City Rollers and had even had chart success with Fiction Factory in the early '80s.  Dee, sadly, had to be replaced after family commitments became a priority.  Sebastian Bolocan took over for a while but Freddy Ball now fronts the newly invigorated Rock band on lead vocals and bass guitar.

    They may have had a stuttering re-start but this true addition to British Rock Music now works extremely well together and perform some real rocking tracks.  They are writing new songs as well as revamping old material to a higher production standard.  ALL members of Airforce play a variety of instruments and contribute to new material, musically as well as lyrically.  And as a result their melodies are instantly memorable and bass lines are punchy and driven.  Sticking to the the very core of their early influences, Airforce FLY THE FLAG for the London Rock scene.

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Hammerdown Presents..

Girlschool

Fri Nov 27 2026 7:30 PM

(Doors 7:00 PM)

The Brook Southampton

£30.80 18 And Up (14+Accompanied)

:: Ticket prices rise to door price on the date of the show! Please buy in advance & Get Them Cheaper! 

:: Age 18+ (14+Accompanied) :: 

 

Girlschool are a British rock band that formed in the new wave of British heavy metal scene in 1970s and frequently associated with contemporaries Motörhead. They are the longest running all-female rock band, still active after almost 40 years.

Originally formed in 1975 from a school band called Painted Lady, Girlschool enjoyed strong media exposure and commercial success in the UK in the early 1980s with three albums of “punk-tinged metal” and a few singles.

During their career, Girlschool travelled the world, playing in many rock and metal festivals and co-headlining with important hard rock and heavy metal bands. They maintain a worldwide cult following and are an inspiration for many female rock musicians. Despite frequent changes, original members Kim McAuliffe, Denise Dufort, and long-tenured member Tracey Lamb are still in the band. 

Girlschool are releasing a career spanning anthology in 2022 and working on a new album for release in 2023.

 

English–American heavy metal band formed in 1983 by Graham Bonnet, Jimmy Waldo and Gary Shea. They are best known for their songs "Island in the Sun" and "God Blessed Video", and have gone through a number of line-up changes, Jimmy Waldo and Gary Shea remain the bands mainstays. They are also notable for featuring a previously-unknown Yngwie Malmsteen, who was the guitarist of Alcatrazz during 1983–1984, and was subsequently replaced by Steve Vai, Danny Johnson, and currently by Joe Stump.

After breaking up in 1987, and reuniting for occasional live performances in 2017, Alcatrazz reformed once more in 2020 under Bonnet, Waldo and Shea. To date, the band has released six studio albums: No Parole from Rock 'n' Roll (1983), Disturbing the Peace (1985), Dangerous Games (1986) Born Innocent (2020), V (2021) and Take No Prisoners (2023) Several months after the release of Born Innocent, Alcatrazz announced that they had parted ways with Bonnet, who was replaced by former Rainbow, Yngwie Malmsteen and Michael Schenker vocalist Doogie White. On completely amicable terms Doogie departed in 2024. He was replaced by vocalist Giles Lavery (Warlord, Jack Starr, Dragonsclaw).

The band are currently working on their next album release, due 2026, with extensive touring planned from late 2025 onward.

Meanwhile, Alcatrazz will release "Prior Convictions" on November 7th 2025 via BraveWords Records... which contains 2 new songs plus 9 re-recordings of Alcatrazz classics!

Since it's inception in 1989 Airforce enjoyed much local success with Chop Pitman on guitar, Doug Sampson ex-drummer of Iron Maiden, Sam "Tomcat" Sampson on vocals (formerly of Sam Apple Pie) and Tony Hatton on bass guitar.  This original classic rock band from London names various artists as it's chief influencers, such as Black Sabbath, Van Halen and Judas Priest, amongst others.  Rolf Promel took over from Sam Sampson on vocals and was responsible for a lot of writing for the band and he was also the vocalist in a live recording.  Chop is quoted as saying, “Why Has It Come To This, Fine Line and Melody In Me stick out as examples of his contribution to the band . . . He (Rolf) joined before Keith Haggis and was a big part of Airforce ... great song writer”.  Keith Haggis was added to the line-up as a second lead guitarist.  In 1999 Mick Dietz took over from Doug Sampson on drums until 2001 when the guys disbanded.

Airforce was reborn when Chop took to the stage once again after being introduced to a bass guitarist in 2008 who, due to work commitments, had been out of the music scene for a while.  The ideal mix was found in 2009 after various drummers and vocalists were considered, finally settling on Dee Dyaz for vocals and Ian Jacklin on drums who had enjoyed stints with Slade, Alvin Stardust, Bay City Rollers and had even had chart success with Fiction Factory in the early '80s.  Dee, sadly, had to be replaced after family commitments became a priority.  Sebastian Bolocan took over for a while but Freddy Ball now fronts the newly invigorated Rock band on lead vocals and bass guitar.

They may have had a stuttering re-start but this true addition to British Rock Music now works extremely well together and perform some real rocking tracks.  They are writing new songs as well as revamping old material to a higher production standard.  ALL members of Airforce play a variety of instruments and contribute to new material, musically as well as lyrically.  And as a result their melodies are instantly memorable and bass lines are punchy and driven.  Sticking to the the very core of their early influences, Airforce FLY THE FLAG for the London Rock scene.

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See The Brook's Website for all info & other great events... ***AGE RESTRICTIONS*** - All our events are 18 and over for main ticket holders - 14 and over are permitted entry when accompanied by an adult over the age of 21. All entries require a valid ticket.


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TicketWeb are committed to supporting grassroots & independent music across the UK and are proud to partner with & support the work of the Music Venue Trust. A contribution from the booking fee on each ticket goes directly to maintain and sustain this venue. For more info on the work the Music Venues Trust does to support grassroots venues in the UK please visit www.musicvenuetrust.com