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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

8 YEARS OF SHAPE OF WATER 🖤 8 years, 3 albums, countless shows, and now our first anniversary as a trio. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. Here’s to the next chapter. 📸 by Nick Ashton

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Origins Festival is getting closer! Only a few weeks to go until we hit the stage on 25 September. So, which songs should we play? Let us know in the comments! 📸 by Nick Ashton.

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

IMPORTANT NEWS 🖤 Today we can finally make it official: Finley McNicholas is joining Shape Of Water as our third member. So from today, Shape Of Water is no longer a duo. Welcome to the family, Fin. 🖤 We can’t wait to see where this new chapter takes us.

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Manchester 🖤 You were beautiful yesterday, and made the night unforgettable. Thank you all for coming, and for sharing these moments with us. It wasn't easy, but you made it happen. Thank you! And thanks again to the incredible Sugar For The Bee for playing such a great set!

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Only 3 days to go. 🖤 We can’t wait to see you all there. Saturday 27 June Off The Square, Manchester Support from Sugar For The Bee Doors: 7:00 PM. Are you ready?

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We’re very excited to announce that Sugar For The Bee will be joining us on stage at Off The Square on 27 June. 🖤 The Salford-based three-piece “honey-rock” power trio is the perfect fit for this show, and we can’t wait for you to see them live. Only 6 Early Bird tickets left, don’t miss out!

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Manchester 🖤 The gig is getting closer. Just a heads up: Early Bird tickets will be taken off sale next Friday, so if you want to grab one, now’s the time. See you on 27 June! wegottickets.com/event/693858/

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

27 June is getting closer 🖤 After the rain. Off The Square. Manchester. Tickets here 👉🏻 wegottickets.com/event/693858/

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

A few weeks ago, Luca had a pretty bad accident and injured his foot. He won't be jumping around on stage like he normally does for a while. In fact, he's going to have to "Dave Grohl" it for a bit. But don't worry. We'll be there on 27 June, and it'll be a night to remember. 🖤

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

This one will be special. 🖤 27 June, Off The Square. Manchester wegottickets.com/event/693858

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

We’re really looking forward to being part of Tigerfest 2026 on 10/10/2026 at The Rigger. 🖤 We’re honoured to be headlining and sharing the stage with fantastic bands like The Soul Revival, Adam and the Hellcats, Tender Vendetta, Tyler Kent and many more. We'll see you there!

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Are you ready? 🖤 Here’s where you can catch us live in 2026 so far. More dates TBA.

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

We’re excited to announce we’ll be playing Origins Festival in Hereford this 25th and 26th September. 🔥 We’ll be sharing the stage with incredible bands including Black Lakes, Famyne, Battalions, Froglord, Mudlarker, Alabama Crow and more. Can’t wait. See you in Hereford. 🖤

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Birmingham, that was so good. 🖤 Yesterday at The Sunflower Lounge was such a great night. Huge thanks to Neon Fields for having us, they were awesome! Next stop: 4th April - Leo’s Red Lion, supporting HEKZ. 🔥

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

GLASGOW 🖤 We’re heading to Slay on 25 April, supporting Those Made Broken at their album pre-release party, alongside Voodoo Pilots. We’ll see you there!

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Our headline show at Off The Square will now take place on Saturday 27 June! Because of this change, we’ve also decided to move the release of Petrichor (Deluxe Edition) to 27 June. All tickets purchased remain valid for the new date. If you can’t make 27 June, refunds will of course be available.

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

23 May 2026. It’s all live. 🖤 Tickets for After The Rain (23 May – Off The Square, Manchester) are now on sale. 🎟 Early bird tickets: £7 (only 25 available) Petrichor (Deluxe Edition) is now available to pre-order. 💿 Deluxe album: £22 🎟 + 💿 Ticket & album bundle: £27

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

23 May just got bigger. 🖤 We’re releasing Petrichor (Deluxe Edition) on the same day as our Manchester headline show. All 12 original tracks + 8 brand new alternative versions. The physical edition will come as a 32-page book with lyrics, photos and more. Pre-orders open tomorrow.🔥

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Manchester, it’s time. 🖤 On 23 May we headline Off The Square. The show is called After The Rain. Early bird tickets go on sale Friday 20 February. More news coming very soon…

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

What a start to 2026 🔥 Last night at Dementia Aware Fest was just INCREDIBLE! Thank you to everyone who came, and sang with us. We’ve got some really exciting things coming this year and we can’t wait to start sharing them with you. 🖤 📸 by @nickashton.bsky.social

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Happy New Year everyone! We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. 🖤 We’re now back to work and getting ready for our first show of the year at Dementia Aware Fest. Can’t wait to kick off 2026 and see some familiar faces there. 📸 by Gregg Howarth

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you! Thank you for all the love and support this year, it truly means everything to us. 🖤 We can’t wait to kick off 2026 and do great things together. See you very soon! ✨

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Throwing it back to Firevolt MCR last summer, still one of our favourite shows of the year 🔥 Here are a couple more shots we never got to share. Can't wait to be back next year 🖤

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Our 2025 Spotify Artist Wrap is here… and honestly, we’re blown away. 110k streams and 60k listeners, huge numbers for a small independent band like us. 🖤 Thank you all so much for listening, sharing, and believing in us. Here’s to making 2026 even bigger, louder and crazier! #SpotifyWrapped

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Still buzzing from our London show back in October 🔥 Sharing a few photos because we honestly can’t wait to come back and do it all again. 💥

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Happy Friday! 🎉 Sharing a few more moments from NWOCR. 🖤 Huge thanks to Billibee Creative for the great shots! 📸

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

More Firevolt MCR 2025 memories! 🔥 And after the Christmas Party last Saturday, we’re buzzing even more for next year...we seriously can’t wait to be back 🖤

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

NWOCR LiveFest 4 - 27th September 2025. 📸 by Gary Osborne

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

"Don't cross the streams!" - Absolutely love this picture by LyndyMac Photos at NWOCR LiveFest 4! 🖤

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

New pics from Firevolt 2025 🔥 We still can't believe how amazing it was, and can't wait to be back next year for the 5th anniversary edition! 🖤 Also, don't miss the Firevolt Christmas Party on Saturday 22nd November at The Bread Shed in Manchester!

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Our first show of 2026 is coming! 🔥 We’ll be back on stage on Saturday, 17th January at The Station in Cannock for Dementia Aware Festival, and we can’t wait to kick off the new year with you all! 🖤

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Just LOVE these shots taken by Shavorne Wilbraham at NWOCR LiveFest 4 last September 🖤

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

✨ Petrichor is 3 months old today, and it’s already passed 100,000 streams on Spotify! We’re so proud of this record, and so grateful to everyone who has listened, shared, and supported it. Thank you for all your support. 🖤

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Already missing the stage 🖤 Here are some awesome shots from last night at The Arena in Crewe, captured by Gregg Howarth 📸

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

That’s a wrap for 2025! Yesterday’s gig at The Arena in Crewe was the perfect way to end an incredible year. Thank you to everyone who came, supported us, and followed our journey, old fans and new 🖤 See you in 2026! Thanks to Gregg for the amazing pic!

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

This is our last gig of 2025, will you be there? 🖤 www.eventbookings.com/b/event/beyo...

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Our Halloween Spotify playlist is here! 👻 Packed with our spooky specials and all your favourite eerie tunes, the perfect soundtrack for the season. Save it… if you dare 😈🖤 spotify.link/B4z6RxEWKXb

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Counting down the days until we're back on stage on 1st November 🤘🏻 In the meantime, check these stunning shots by LyndyMac Photos from NWOCR LiveFest 4! 🖤

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

What a fun night yesterday at Confetti London (NTU)! Huge thanks to everyone who came down, to Stage Slumber for organising, Markus Kan for opening the night, and nonpiangere who played an incredible set. We'd love to see you guys again in the UK, maybe in Manchester! 🇮🇹✨

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

New amazing shots from NWOCR LiveFest 4, captured by the brilliant Simon Dunkerley 🔥 What a weekend that was! 🖤 See you all in London this Thursday, we can’t wait!

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Musipedia Of Metal @musipediaofmetal.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

NWOCR LiveFest at @kkssteelmill.bsky.social by Tony & Debby Saturday musipediaofmetal.blogspot.com/2025/10/a-vi... Sunday musipediaofmetal.blogspot.com/2025/10/a-vi... @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Can't believe it's been a week already since we played at The Bank Top Tavern! Here are some more pics taken by the amazing Gregg Shot by Both Sides Gig Photography

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Exactly 7 years ago today, we played our very first show as Shape Of Water supporting the amazing Colapesce for his first gig in Manchester. In exactly 7 days, we’ll be in London, supporting nonpiangere for his first ever UK show!

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Some more shots from the incredible day at NWOCR LiveFest 4 🖤 Huge thanks to Damian Sollis for capturing these moments!

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

What a night yesterday! 🔥 Huge thanks to Fallen North and Breathing Below for playing two incredible sets! Massive shoutout to 0161 MUMC and our manager Sarah for organising everything (and the cake 🎂). And most of all, thank you to everyone who came to see us! See you all in London on the 16th!

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

7 years of Shape Of Water today. 🖤 Thank you to everyone who's been with us, and here's to many more years together ✨

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Still can't stop thinking about Saturday at NWOCR LiveFest 4 💥 What an incredible day. We loved every single moment on stage and every single face in the crowd. Thank you all for being there and supporting us. 🖤 Huge thanks to Shavorne Wilbraham for capturing these magic moments.

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Shape Of Water @shapeofwatermusic.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Look at the happiness and magic in these pics. ✨ Yesterday at NWOCR LiveFest 4 was special, the kind of day that reminds us why we do this. Thank you to everyone who shared it with us, we'll carry these memories with us forever! 🖤

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