Big Rock Records
present
wojtek the bear
plus Xan Tyler
SATURDAY 7 JUNE, 2025, 7:30-10:30pm
Rio Community Centre, Newport-on-Tay
Tickets on sale now!
Rio Community Centre, Newport-on-Tay
Tickets on sale now!
wojtek the bear were formed in Glasgow in early 2016 and released their 3rd album “shaking hands with the NME” on Last Night From Glasgow in April 2024. The album was recorded with legendary producer Stephen Street (The Smiths, Blur, New Order) and it reached #5 in the Scottish and #26 in the UK Album charts.
They have been featured by Lauren Laverne, Amy Lamé, Tom Robinson (BBC 6Music), Huw Stephens (BBC Radio 1), Vic Galloway, Roddy Hart, The Afternoon Show (BBC Radio Scotland), John Kennedy (Radio X), alongside being playlisted on KEXP.
They have featured at numerous festivals across the UK and Europe and appeared at Belle & Sebastian’s Boaty Weekender festival in Barcelona in 2019 alongside the likes of Teenage Fanclub, Mogwai, Yo La Tengo & Camera Obscura.
They have been featured by Lauren Laverne, Amy Lamé, Tom Robinson (BBC 6Music), Huw Stephens (BBC Radio 1), Vic Galloway, Roddy Hart, The Afternoon Show (BBC Radio Scotland), John Kennedy (Radio X), alongside being playlisted on KEXP.
They have featured at numerous festivals across the UK and Europe and appeared at Belle & Sebastian’s Boaty Weekender festival in Barcelona in 2019 alongside the likes of Teenage Fanclub, Mogwai, Yo La Tengo & Camera Obscura.
“wojtek the bear are nothing but a joy. 8/10” Clash Magazine
“Irresistible Scottish melodic charm” KEXP
“…lifting spirits as they hang their heads." **** The Scotsman
”A joyous, soaring reminder of what guitars and vocals can do” The Herald
“Indie Pop perfection!” Vic Galloway (BBC Radio Scotland)
You can find out more about wojtek the bear at these links:
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“Irresistible Scottish melodic charm” KEXP
“…lifting spirits as they hang their heads." **** The Scotsman
”A joyous, soaring reminder of what guitars and vocals can do” The Herald
“Indie Pop perfection!” Vic Galloway (BBC Radio Scotland)
You can find out more about wojtek the bear at these links:
Spotify
YouTube
Xan Tyler‘s album Holding Up Half The Sky explores themes of female empowerment. Released on Last Night From Glasgow, it reached No.4 in the Official Scottish Albums Chart and No.10 in the Official UK Vinyl Chart the following week. With plays on BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio Scotland and Absolute Radio as well as numerous online stations, Holding Up Half The Sky has received favourable reviews in music press and news outlets alike.
The album is produced by Boo Hewerdine and recorded by Jamie Savage at Chem 19, featuring Louis Abbot (Admiral Fallow), Adam Scott (Album Club), John Rooney (Starry Skies), Emma Pollock (The Delgados), John McCusker on violin, cellist Pete Harvey and Swedish multi-instrumentalist Gustaf Ljunggren.
Although this is Xan’s debut solo album she has had an incredible and extensive career. After getting her start in music as a backing and session singer, she then went on to collaborate with a number of artists, producers and labels on various projects. This includes; creating two albums and touring with Mad Professor, working with dance music producer Timo Maas, releasing an album as Let It Come Down with Shimmy Disc legend Kramer, providing backing vocals for Naomi Bedford and Paul Simmonds and being signed to Alan McGee’s Creation Records as half of synth-pop duo Technique.
The album is produced by Boo Hewerdine and recorded by Jamie Savage at Chem 19, featuring Louis Abbot (Admiral Fallow), Adam Scott (Album Club), John Rooney (Starry Skies), Emma Pollock (The Delgados), John McCusker on violin, cellist Pete Harvey and Swedish multi-instrumentalist Gustaf Ljunggren.
Although this is Xan’s debut solo album she has had an incredible and extensive career. After getting her start in music as a backing and session singer, she then went on to collaborate with a number of artists, producers and labels on various projects. This includes; creating two albums and touring with Mad Professor, working with dance music producer Timo Maas, releasing an album as Let It Come Down with Shimmy Disc legend Kramer, providing backing vocals for Naomi Bedford and Paul Simmonds and being signed to Alan McGee’s Creation Records as half of synth-pop duo Technique.