ACM Sounds:

ACM is a local music university in Guildford, showcasing live performances by students.

Cold July are an award-winning band from Guildford, Surrey, crafting timeless, harmony-driven indie-folk alt-pop with classic singer-songwriter roots. In January 2026, they were crowned ‘Best Indie Act’ at the Radio Wigwam Awards in London and placed 3rd for ‘Best Breakthrough Artist’.

With a male/female co-lead dynamic and rich three-part harmonies, their sound nods to Rumours-era Fleetwood Mac while blending the melodic craft of Crowded House and the harmony-drenched indie-folk feel of Flyte, delivered with a fresh indie-pop energy.

Formed in May 2024 at the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) in Guildford, the 18-year-old band have released four singles, with a self-produced debut album due Spring 2026. Mature beyond their years, they are quickly building a reputation for standout songwriting and captivating live shows.

FFO: Fleetwood Mac (Rumours era), Crowded House, Flyte

The Police were a groundbreaking British trio blending punk energy with reggae rhythms and pop sophistication. Fronted by Sting alongside Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers, they delivered chart-topping hits like “Roxanne,” “Every Breath You Take,” and “Message in a Bottle.” Their tight musicianship, distinctive sound, and charismatic performances defined late-1970s and early-1980s rock. With global sales in the millions and multiple awards, their music remains timeless, energetic, and instantly recognizable—perfect inspiration for an unforgettable live celebration show. Expect faithful arrangements, iconic looks, and electrifying stage presence that capture the spirit, sound, and excitement of their legendary concerts for audiences everywhere.

ACM Sounds:

ACM is a local music university in Guildford, showcasing live performances by students.

ACM Sounds:

ACM is a local music university in Guildford, showcasing live performances by students.

CQ Wrestling are a British grunge band led by best friends and songwriters Charlie Woods and Jake Mac, delivering a fierce, melodic sound rooted in ’90s alternative rock. Their music explores themes of social and political unrest while reaching for moments of euphoric escape, and their chaotic, high-energy live shows have built a devoted following - including three sold-out UK tours and appearances at festivals across Europe.

Their debut album Plus Ultra was released in 2023 to critical acclaim, earning support from BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 6 Music and Radio X. Now fully independent, CQ Wrestling are entering a new era with their most recent single “Smoke Screen”, a sharp and urgent track that cuts through distortion and grit to confront misinformation, disillusionment and modern unrest. It marks a confident step forward for the band, both sonically and thematically, as they continue to refine their sound and expand their reach.

The Skids, formed in Dunfermline, Scotland in 1977, remain one of the defining voices of British post-punk. Known for their anthemic blend of jagged guitars, martial rhythms, and politically charged lyrics, they broke through with hits like Into the Valley and The Saints Are Coming. Fronted by Richard Jobson’s commanding vocals and the late Stuart Adamson’s (Big Country) innovative guitar work, the band earned both critical acclaim and a devoted following. Despite lineup changes over the decades, The Skids continue to play with the same passion and energy that first set them apart—and impressively, they are still touring today.

ACM Sounds:

ACM is a local music university in Guildford, showcasing live performances by students.

Black Sabbath forged heavy metal’s blueprint in Birmingham in 1968, pairing Tony Iommi’s monolithic riffs with Geezer Butler’s ominous bass, Bill Ward’s thunderous drums, and Ozzy Osbourne’s eerie, wounded wail. Their lyrics explored war, madness, addiction, and the occult, turning dread into catharsis on classics like “Paranoid” and “War Pigs.” Ozzy, the band’s original frontman, became a solo icon after 1979, blending dark theatrics with vulnerable melody on hits like “Crazy Train.” Infamous yet oddly endearing, he’s the Prince of Darkness with a human core—chaotic, funny, and surprisingly tender beneath the bats and headlines that shaped rock history forever worldwide.