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GOLD CUP @ The Peer Hat, Manchester. 12th September 2026

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I was meant to write this when I got home after the gig on Saturday, but things happen and I forgot. So, excuse aside. Let me tell you about Gold Cup’s show at the Peer Hat last Saturday night.

I’ve seen them live three times now and every single time they’ve just blown my mind. After Saturday’s show, they blew my eardrums. I’d wear earplugs but I don’t want to show weakness just yet. Also, if you’re not injured after a gig in some way, did you even have a nice time?!

If you care about the music scene in Manchester, you will know that Gold Cup are one of the best around and their live shows are an experience. Their shows will make you move; they’ll make you want to drink 10 pints and move some more. Maybe don’t drink 10 pints because that’s a bit excessive but absolutely move! This isn’t a band you stand still too. They’re a band that truly come alive when you see them live, and any venue they play is lucky to have them. They deserve to be playing to thousands but for a little while, let’s just keep them safe in their home city.

Gold Cup rip through their small but thrilling and powerful discography. Every hit is played, including the more recent one I Feel Incredible, which Dan informs that this is “a song about feeling shit.” Hard relate. On repeat. I love the urgency on this song, and it does make you want to throw shit around and trash some rooms. Do it. The band want you to. Also, respect to Dan for wearing a SPUCKE shirt- really, really great band!

I Wanna Get Kidnapped is one of my favorites and it doesn’t get old seeing this one live. Neither do bops like The Numbers or 8 Ball. They do not have any bad songs, and this just proves that when we get their debut record in our ears, we will be blessed with a masterpiece. Considering the gig was nearly a week ago, my memory isn’t failing me, and I can remember just how loud (and sweaty) the show was. For me, Gold Cup are a band that you HAVE to see live. I’ve only seen them three times, but every time they’ve just been even better, and I am very aware this is a cliched thing to say, but it’s the truth. And I’m no liar!

Gold Cup make the kind of music that you can enjoy whilst wandering the streets or need something to drown out the noise of someone chewing nearby you so you don’t clothesline them or, you just need something to get rid of the heaviness of the world. Their sound is freeing and relatable. The Piss Has Been Taken and Early Bird Special are always a dream to see live, and I hope their fanbase just grows and grows because they deserve it. Manchester is home to some incredible bands, and Gold Cup are evidently one of them.

They’ve supported some amazing bands- especially this year, and I think it shows just how valued and respected they are. There’s something truly special about this band. Seeing them live once won’t just scratch that itch- you’ll probably make a habit out of it.

UP THE CUP!

GOLD CUP.

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I’m going to assume people have known about Gold Cup longer than I have. I only really listened to them just after they were announced as the support for Crocodiles, and STUPIDLY missed them by minutes at the Low Four x Sour Grapes recording earlier in the month. What an idiot!

Alright, errors aside- it’s time to really tell you why Gold Cup are one of the most exciting bands around and why you need to see this band play any chance you get. I’ve been very lucky to see them support two great bands- Crocodiles and Gee Tee. Imagine being in a band, and you get to support those bands?! Life would surely have peaked, right?! They’ll be headlining soon enough but for now, I want to do my best to tell you why they are incredible.

On record, they are everything you could want from a band. They are noisy, they make a racket and it’s a joy to listen to. Is it the same live? Yes and no. Yes, because they are loud. No because the experience of seeing them live is way more heightened than on record. At their live shows, the three of them play with this energy that makes you wish you could watch them every single night. I wish I could. They just exude everything I want from a band and more. I feel like I’m 13 years old and listening to The Cramps for the first time. They’ve got this sound that would probably scare your neighbours but within a few hours, they too would be fans.

Their debut full length record has yet to arrive, but when it does, I have every faith in it being one of the best things we will hear. Their new single, I Feel Incredible is the true essence of sheer Garage Rock ‘n’ Roll and they sure as shit take you on another wild ride! There are bands you can liken them to but let’s be honest- Gold Cup are evidently in their own league. They remind me fair bit of a band from L.A. called Girl Tears. The band don’t make music anymore, but when I tell you I was obsessed with them- I am putting it mildly. Gold Cup have that same feel, and it’s just so great to hear.

There are some bands I love, and when I listen to them, I think, if I made music- that’s how I’d want to sound or be influenced by. Gold Cup are a band to add to that list. If you’ve seen them live, you will know that they play with all that they have. I have never seen a drummer like Tomas before. I’ve not seen anyone make the bass look as cool as Dan does, and Josh is a master on that guitar. Put all three of them together and you have something truly phenomenal and well worth becoming obsessed over. If you are ever presented with the chance to see them live, you better take it. Bands like this don’t happen often. Manchester is the home to some incredible bands, and Gold Cup are in some solid company.

They’ve been around for a few years now, and with the EPs they’ve released so far, it’s pretty safe to say that they have a clear indication of their sound, and that confidence is what makes them stand out. They’re a band you could never get bored of, and I reckon when their debut full length record hits, it will definitely show the world something it hasn’t heard before. Their live shows will leave you in total awe of them. Songs like Stuck On Repeat and The Piss Has Been Taken are insane live. I just really love this band!

Go listen to them, go to their shows, and go nuts!