Chalkpit Records is proud to announce it's first live music event, showcasing the very best new indie artists from the Isle of Wight and South Coast.

The event will be held at The Blacksheep Bar, Ryde on Friday 13th May 2016 at 7:30pm.

ENTRY TO THIS EVENT IS £4.00 // £3.00 WITH VALID STUDENT CARD (THIS EVENT IS 16+, PLEASE BRING ID)

Don't miss out on this highly anticipated Chalkpit Records night of Original Independent Music.

Headlining the bill is the rising Lo-Fi Indie Rock band 'XOCKHA'. This will be their first headline show since 30th January 2016 where they brought the roof down at The Quay Art centre, Newport.

XOCHKA will be supported by two new bands working under the Chalkpit Records label nakamarra and ECSESS. This will be the first exclusive live performance by nakamarra and ECSESS so expect some new exciting vibes. Debut singles will be exclusively released in physical format for one night only, so don't miss out.

// Chalkpit Records // was founded by Silas Gregory, Commercial Music Degree student at Platform One College of Music. Frustrated by the lack of guidance and support for young musicians looking to make it in the cut throat music industry. Chalkpit Record aims to offer band management, Marketing & Promotion, PR, Distribution, Event & Tour Management, Merchandise solutions and much more. Chalkpit Records are currently working on a number of exciting projects, with two bands currently in the studio recording original music with debut singles due for release in May 2016.

// XOCHKA // combine lo-fi indie rock, dream pop, drifting melodies and ambient vibes. Formed on the Isle of Wight they released their debut EP, “Sleeper” in mid 2015. They have gained the attention of Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music, who championed their single “Slow//Fast” and John Kennedy, who played "Need It To Stay" on his X-Posure show on Radio X. They have since played the Bestival Main Stage, Isle of Wight Festival, and a live session on BBC Introducing the South, who have given the band continued support since their first release. 2016 holds great promise for the island 4-piece, with new releases scheduled and a UK tour in the pipeline.

// nakamarra // “Indie electronic 5 piece, serving up infectious grooves, ambient vibes and dreamy vocals. The band's eclectic mix of influences ranges from Bonobo esque melodies, mt wolf's wispy vocals to Foals inspired guitar lines. Nakamarra are fresh, innovative and currently recording their first self produced ep.”

// ECSESS // create a refreshing indie pop sound with their 80’s synth styles, heavy effected guitar melodies and female led vocals. The Band Formed back in Mid 2015 with a busy summer writing and gigging under their belt, 2016 brings fresh faces and a new agenda. The band are now currently working in the studio on debut releases and up coming Ep.”

Want to know more about Chalkpit Records or the artists playing follow links below:

"Chalkpit Records" http://facebook.com/chalkpitrecords http://twitter.com/chalkpitrecords http://instagram.com/chalkpitrecords

"XOCHKA" http://xockha.co.uk

"nakamarra" http://twitter.com/NakamarraMusic http://instagram.com/nakamarramusic

"Ecsess" http://twitter.com/EcsessBand http://instagram.com/ecsessband

Chalkpit Records would like to give a big thank you to Fret Buzz Music Magazine for the on going support & Stage Gear for providing live sound equipment for the night & The Blacksheep Bar for allowing us to host our first event at their establishment.