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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 21h

🔊Calling women of Birmingham who want to learn an instrument / form a band … Riotous Collective Birmingham has been formed!! I’m on board to help with drums 🥁 December 5th will be the first workshop held at Muthers Studio - full info & sign up : www.tickettailor.com/events/rioto...

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Morning soundtrack which reminds me of the time I was on 6 Music’s ‘Trunk of Punk’ & they wouldn’t play my pick of Swell Maps’ ‘Midget Submarine’ because of the word midget … which is just referring to the Submarine 🤦🏻‍♀️!

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Secured the goods @justdroppedin.bsky.social with the bonus tote bag ✊🖤

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Good golly Miss Molly IT’S FRIDAY again & here we are … fresh from rehearsal and spitting feathers … discussing the future of the Gales … excited to take the new fab five line up to Germany next month … and arguing about who’s round it is next! Bottoms up, get ‘em in & see you soon? … we hope!

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Morning read 👏🛶 Looking forward to soundtracking this with Pram at the Birmingham MAC performances Feb 6th 2027 macbirmingham.co.uk/events/stewa...

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Pram tour complete! Magical 🔮🥁

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Wir lieben dich, Europa ! Next month we’re bringing the new fab five line up to Germany & Austria, playing some of our favourite spots outside the UK. It’s gonna be a right good do, come join in & tell yer mates for us. Tickets : www.thenightingales.org.uk/live

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

As The Troggs sang “I got a (miniature) bass for my birthday” 🎈

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Well this is very exciting! Stewart Lee performs his darkly comic tale of the Pea Green Boat with special guests Pram at Birmingham MAC. Two performances - tickets on sale today macbirmingham.co.uk/events/stewa...

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Two shows down with Pram, lovely turn outs and top venues. Set ups will look a little different depending on size but it was great to have the full three screens in Corsham last night. Calling at Newport on Wednesday then Todmorden, Hexham, Nottingham & Norwich. Come out 🎬 linktr.ee/pramgigs

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Syd Barrett’s floorboards live on!

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Giddy to be behind the kit with Pram again over the next week. A tour of the UK’s margins, dipping a toe back into playing live with some new material too (!) Would be lovely to see some friendly faces at the gigs, shows will be over before last trains if you fancy an adventure 🔮 linktr.ee/pramgigs

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The Reds, Pinks & Purples March 2027 U.K. tour. On sale today, booked by me 🙃🎩 theredspinksandpurples.lnk.to/TourTicketsIN

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Our remaining live shows for the year - Bringing the new line up to Germany & Austria for a handful of dates this October + November we play a one off date as special guests to Teenage Fanclub in Brum & then over to FC United for a pre-match show All tickets thenightingales.org.uk/live

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Birmingham! The Space Lady is visiting us next Monday, how lucky are we 🪐 Jim from The Nightingales’ alter ego ‘Ray Vorg’ is supporting & it’s an early evening show. 2 for £20 tickets www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bir...

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Rehearsals with PRAM - playing 7 chosen spots around the U.K. this September. Dates & tickets : linktr.ee/pramgigs

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

KING ROCKER - NOW AVAILABLE TO STREAM King Rocker, the film by Stewart Lee and director Michael Cumming about Robert Lloyd and The Nightingales, is now available to watch across a range of platforms, including YouTube (for a limited time only), Prime Video and Apple TV. filmhub.com/t/xwpg-8h3j/...

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King Rocker (2020) - Filmhub

Stewart Lee and Michael Cumming explore punk outsider Robert Lloyd, frontman of The Prefects and The Nightingales, in King Rocker, an anti-rockumentary linking his life to Birmingham’s forgotten King ...

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Very excited to announce we will be playing a pre-match show at FC United football club on Saturday November 21st. Full details to follow, but entry is free with a match day ticket to United’s league match at 3PM that afternoon vs Warrington Rylands. Tickets will be available soon

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🪰 NEW PRAM SHOWS 🪰 This September I’ll be behind the kit with Pram, venturing out to 7 chosen spots around the UK. Be great to see some of you out there, road trip?! Tickets on sale today linktr.ee/pramgigs

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Greetings from Rebellion Festival !!! I’m here playing with Violet Violet on the @loudwomen.org stage at Sunday at 12.30PM, eeeek! Tell yer mates 💛🤘

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy Rebellion Festival to all who celebrate! I’ll be rockin’ up with these babes, playing Sunday 12.30 on the pavilion stage x

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

In a bizarre turn of events, my first ever band ‘Violet Violet’ are playing two special shows next week 😲 I’ll be back on stage with my best friends celebrating all the Loud Women, decades of strong female friendships & music making @ Bradford 1in12 & Rebellion Festival wegottickets.com/f/19697

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Having a really lovely time rehearsing the angry, funny little songs we wrote when we were 17. My first band ‘Violet Violet’ are back for a couple gigs - Bradford 1in12 Aug 7 + Rebellion Festival. Don’t expect anyone to know us outside of Norwich BUT it’s really fun and you might enjoy it too

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Excited to get back on the decks this weekend 🕺🏻 DJing at the Rock N Roll Brewhouse’s festival this Sunday in Birmingham. They’ve got a brilliant female-centric line up & I’ve got the records to match! It’s sold out but there’s a waitlist www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bir...

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Prolapse Scottish gigs just announced! Booked by me 🙃 on sale Friday July 3rd at 10AM linktr.ee/prolapse

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Alison Cotton @alisoncotton.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The last 3 dates of my tour are coming up, starting with London tomorrow. Thanks to Stewart Lee for recommending them in his latest newsletter! Weds - LONDON - Stoke Newington Old Church Thurs - BRIGHTON - The Rose Hill Fri - NORWICH - The Holloway www.stewartlee.co.uk/2026/06/from...

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

NEW T SHIRTS FOR THESE TROPICAL HOT DOG NIGHTS !! We’ve finally added the new Born Again In Birmingham stave T shirt to the shop, sizes small-XXXL. Limited numbers of older t shirts are on sale too. Happy shopping 🌭 nightingales.bigcartel.com

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Drummer loving 💘 Some other gigs I have coming up.. VIOLET VIOLET My first band getting back for 2 special shows Aug 7 - Bradford 1in12 Aug 9 - Rebellion Fest PRAM Sep 4 - St Leonards Sep 5 - Corsham Sep 9 - Newport Sep 10 - Todmorden Sep 11 - Hexham Sep 13 - Norwich 🎟️ linktr.ee/flisskitson

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Very much looking forward to Alison Cotton’s matinee show in Cov this Sunday as part of @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social festival! She’s fantastic & out on tour at the moment. London on July 1st is looking busy! Tickets : linktr.ee/alison__cotton @joesors.bsky.social @thetinmusicandarts.bsky.social

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Hello strangers, it’s Friday & to celebrate here’s our bass player Andi drinking the best pint of Guinness he’s ever had on our recent trip to Ireland. Sláinte !

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

My first ever band ‘Violet Violet’ are back together for two special shows this August, since we’ve been invited to play Rebellion Festival’s Loud Women stage! We will be doing (and needing) a warm up gig at the legendary Bradford 1in12 Friday Aug 7th Tickets : wegottickets.com/f/19697

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Happy Birthday Robert ! He’s traversed the biz we call music in style for nigh on 50 years … always moving forward & keeping us entertained along the way. Here he is living his best life, eating a pork knuckle in Germany

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

A stunning new live performance video from Alison Cotton !! 🤍🤍🤍 I’m a BIG fan of Alison & it is such a JOY to be booking shows for her. New album out June 19th & the tour starts in two weeks, get out to see her in a town near you Live dates : linktr.ee/alison__cotton

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

STRAVINSKY'S RITE OF SPRING 🤍 Wowzer - to hear this played live was something else! 😭😎

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

*New Pram Dates * This September I’ll be behind the kit with Pram, venturing out to 6 chosen spots around the UK - dipping the toe back in to playing live with a wonkier circuit less travelled. Norwich show is a double header with Immersion (!) 🥁 Tickets on sale today linktr.ee/pramgigs

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Playing Bearded Theory Festival today! The Nightingales & Ted Chippington on the Woodlands stage 9PM

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Ireland ahoy !! Picked up Ted, jumped on board and off we trot to Waterford where we play a S0LD 0UT show tonight. Then to Galway, Dublin & Belfast. Let’s be havin’ ya www.thenightingales.org.uk/live

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

STAGE SHIRTS ASSEMBLE!! The Nightingales are off to Ireland this week - playing Waterford, Galway, Dublin, Belfast AND THEN back over for a Sunday night slot at Bearded Theory Festival. All with Ted Chippington, can’t be bad eh? Hopefully see some of you out there ⭐️ (and an iron)

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Oh Tracey ❤️‍🩹 go see this before it ends. I can’t imagine it not giving anyone creative a kick up the ass (if they need it). Poignant as it was … just wonderful 🩵

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Come watch us go quiet & loud again in Ireland next week. Bringing our schtick to Waterford, Galway, Dublin & Belfast w/ good mate Ted Chippington in tow. Get tickets, be quick - Waterford is sold out www.thenightingales.org.uk/live Clip taken from ‘King Rocker’ by Stewart Lee & Michael Cumming

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

New tour booked by me 🙃🎩 Such a joy to work with these two. Immersion are Colin Newman (Wire) & Malka Spigel (Minimal Compact) and together they make beautiful, hypnotic electronic music with a hook! Tickets on sale today linktr.ee/immersiontic...

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

It’s a Terminal Cheesecake kinda day

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Such a brilliant weekend playing Mach Comedy Festival & Loopfest in Shrewsbury. Drumming really is my therapy 🥁

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

STAGE SHIRTS ASSEMBLE!! The Nightingales play two festivals this weekend - Machynlleth Comedy Festival today & Loopfest in Shrewsbury on Sunday. Hopefully see some of ya out there ⭐️

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Ted Chippington & The Nightingales hit Ireland!! Looking forward to heading back to some favourite spots where the good Guinness flows. Tell yer mates for us! thenightingales.org.uk/live

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Fliss Kitson @flisskitson.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Back on the oss! This Saturday Nightingales play Mach Comedy Fest … after Robert tells Stewart Lee jokes at 2pm (yes, this is actually happening) Then Loopfest Shrewsbury this Sunday & later in May we head out on an Irish run w/Ted Chippington. All dates & tickets : www.thenightingales.org.uk/live

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