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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It’s FRIDAY and a day at the races with your favourite outsiders, The Nightingales (only way we can get a band meeting these days). Putting all our bandcamp Friday sales on the 17.55 and hoping it’ll get us a pint and sausage in Europe next month. Down ze hatch XXX

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

NIGHTINGALES 2026 REMAINING DATES .. visiting some of our favourite venues in Germany & Austria in two weeks & in November we play a one off date as special guests to Teenage Fanclub in Brum & then over to FC United in Manchester for a pre-match show. Tell yer mates! www.thenightingales.org.uk/live

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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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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Did you know we have a newsletter? No, neither did half the band! It’s run by Robert & is only used when we have an announcement but you’ll find out much sooner than here! Sign up by scrolling to the bottom of our website thenightingales.org.uk

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Hello old friends, it’s FRIDAY!! We’re back plotting, pre our European dates this October. Many exciting things in the pipeline so more soon & bottoms up!!

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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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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Just announced : King Rocker screening in Telford at The Orbit + Q&A with Robert, Stewart Lee & Michael Cumming on October 19th. Limited tickets wellingtonorbit.co.uk/event/114087

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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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Steve Morgan @stevemorgan68.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

This is unmissable, whether you grew up in the shadow of that amazing statue or not. This was an absolute lifesaver in that time we don't talk about

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Match day tickets now live app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/...

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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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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Happy Friday strangers. Recharging the batteries, enjoying the sun & a few aperol spritzes but back at it in October, visiting our favourite venues in Germany & Austria PLUS special guests at The Fanny’s gig in Brum on Nov 20th. ‘Til then keep yer peckers & bottoms up www.thenightingales.org.uk/live

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David Waywell @davidwaywell.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

The Stewart Lee et al podcast. That was a lot of fun, especially deconstructing one of Barry Cryer's old parrot jokes.

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Countrymile @countrymile.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

It was 40 years ago today that @nightingalesuk.bsky.social Fuzzbox & Ted Chippington came to play…..

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

2 live episodes of an exciting new podcast featuring comedian Stewart Lee and Robert Lloyd of Prefects, Nightingales and King Rocker repute Saturday 11th July Manchester 53two theatre Doors 1.30 Show 2PM Tickets £15 (£13 @xsmalarkey members) On sale today wegottickets.com/f/23357

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Mortlake N. @naikcorb.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

This morning's chazza booty, £1.99. You find some right old tat in Oxfam nowadays, eh? But just look at that luxurious head of hair! @nightingalesuk.bsky.social

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Tad Harsh @tadharsh.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Following on from the giddy heights of the Best Merch 2025™ Award winner (the handy pill organiser) - this year's contender is the Nightingales branded shoe horn.

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Shoe horn — Nightingales

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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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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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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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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Rocking with The Nightingales, head to toe! A bostin’ week away together on & off stage. That’s a wrap for a bit on the gig front. Lots of love XXX

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

A cracking night in Belfast & that’s a wrap for the Irish trip - has been tip top! Takes a lot to make this work and bring Ted over with us so ta to everyone who came out and bought some clobber. Now back on the ferry and on our way to play Bearded Theory - 9PM Woodlands 📸 Fergus Kelly

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Belfast tonight - Ulster Sports Doors 7 / Ted 7.50 / Gales 8.30 Last tickets OTD

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Go raibh maith agaibh Dublin! Had a blast last night, real good fun that one. Now off to Belfast where we play Ulster Sports Club tonight, tell yer mates XXX

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Sláinte, it’s FRIDAY!! Greetings from beautiful Ireland where we play Dublin tonight at The Workman's Last tickets foggynotions.ie/concerts/the... @foggynotions.bsky.social

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Ted Chippington ladies & gentleman! If you want to see quality like this come to Dublin tomorrow / Belfast Saturday / Bearded Theory on Sunday x

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Subterranean Sounds @subtsounds.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

If you haven't seen The 'Gales play live, you need to remedy the situation. What a live experience. Pure, honest, noisy, melodic post punk joy! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Waterford, what a do !! A very warm, welcome & sweaty return to our favourite living room venue. Made up to make it back & sell it out in 4 days (!) Thanks @subtsounds.bsky.social & Tom for all their efforts & keeping the Guinness flowing. Onwards to Galway then Dublin & Belfast. Tell yer mates

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

TONIGHT IN GALWAY roisindubh.net/listings/nig...

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

Nice couple of shows at the weekend. Thanks everyone for turning up! Next up we head to Ireland with Ted Chippington in two weeks & will be rockin’ up to Bearded Theory Festival. Dates & tickets : www.thenightingales.org.uk/live

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Fr Modigliani Latchico @frmo.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

@nightingalesuk.bsky.social slight thick head aside, thanks for a great evening last night #Loopfest.✌️ Loved it.

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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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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Those heading to Machynlleth Comedy Festival this weekend - three things on Saturday : 11am King Rocker screening & Q&A 2pm Robert Lloyd tells Stewart Lee jokes 5pm Nightingales set in ze big top (FREE) machcomedyfest.co.uk

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Nightingales go nuts in May ! Some festivals, a run of Irish gigs and the return of Ted Chippington. Tickets : www.thenightingales.org.uk/live

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Nightingales go nuts in May ! Some festivals, a run of Irish gigs and the return of Ted Chippington. Tickets : www.thenightingales.org.uk/live

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Friday rehearsal … bloke comes up to our door “Have you tried that AI music? Honestly guys I think you would really benefit from it. Might even want to get the paid version” true story

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Happy to reveal we will be Teenage Fanclub’s special guests at The Crossing in Birmingham on November 20th. Tickets on sale Friday April 24th at 10am at moseleyfolk.co.uk

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The Indiepop Hall of Fame @indiepophalloffame.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Indiepop Chronicles #91 40 years ago 5/4/86 The "fore fathers of the shambling rock bands" & "the least pushy band in the history of rock" The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social interviewed in the NME "Music is treated too reverentially... all groups should be derided to some extent" (Rob)

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Wir lieben dich, Europa ! NEW SHOWS announced in Germany & Austria this October. We wanted to bring this new fab five line up to some of our favourite spots outside the UK. It’s gonna be a right good do, come join in www.thenightingales.org.uk/live

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Happy Friday from the land of fizzy beers and good bread. Here working away for your future pleasure but as it’s Friday we’re taking a break for a cheeky one, would be rude not to! Downen ze hatchen, prost !!

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patrickhen.bsky.social @patrickhen.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

I can't believe that this is not sold out!!! Best live band I've seen recently. Get on it, Dublin!!!

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Nightingales + Ted Chippington hit Dublin Workman’s Club on Friday May 22nd. Cant be bad ! www.ticketmaster.ie/the-nighting... @foggynotions.bsky.social @rte.ie @chortle.bsky.social

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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Guten appetit & a very GOOD FRIDAY to you all !! We are having a little change of scenery at the moment. First outdoor beer of the season, what you drinking? Bottoms up & happy eggs x

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