LISTEN: GIHE on Soho Radio with Breakup Haircut (13.11.25)

Tash and Kate were back in the Soho Radio studio, bringing listeners their usual eclectic mix of new music tunes from some of their favourite female, non-binary and LGBTQIA+ artists. Mari offered some of her “musical musings” too!

Tash played tracks by trans artists who are much loved by GIHE to mark the upcoming Transgender Day of Remembrance (20th November) and Kate paid homage to Daphne Oram, a pioneer of electronic music. Oram’s centenary is currently being celebrated with performances across the UK on the oram/100 tour, a stunning compilation album titled vari/ations – Ode To Oram, and a special show at The Barbican on 4th December.

London-based DIY pop punk heroes Breakup Haircut also joined the team live in the studio to talk about their second album, No Worries If Not! – due on 28th November via INH Records. Ishani, Ripley and Jordan spoke about the friendship, humour and sheer determination that inspired the writing and recording process (R.I.P to the dead bird in Jordan’s shed/studio). Plus, they shared words of wisdom about how to survive as a DIY band in today’s chaotic world. Grab a ticket to Breakup Haircut’s album launch show at The Victoria in Dalston, East London, here. THWACK! and Jemma Freeman and the Cosmic Something are also on the bill!

Listen back to the show below:

 

We’ll be back on Soho Radio on Thursday 11th December from 16:00-18:00 – our last show of 2025! Make sure you tune in via DAB or download the Soho Radio app.
You can also listen at www.sohoradio.com

 

Tracklist
Jessie Mac – Trans Is Beautiful
NAVA – Poki
Babeheaven – Lost For Words
Lowli – Window In The Woods
PostLast – ‘Scavenge’ (Birthday Problem remix)
Nazire – junebug
Charlotte Day Wilson – Selfish
Romy – Love Who You Love
afromerm – swimming in my ❤
ROSALIA ft. Bjork & Yves Tumor – Berghain
Siselabonga – Halo
Queen Of Nothing – Heaven Is Hurting
Breakup Haircut – Spite! Spite! Spite!
**Interview with Breakup Haircut**
The Linda Lindas – Growing Up
Halina Rice – ENDLESS (Tash’s Track Of The Show)
Marina Yozora – Touché (Kate’s Track Of The Show)
ARXX – W.I.P (Mari’s Track Of The Show)
jasmine 4.t ft Jacob Alon – Find Ur Ppl
CHERMY ft. Uninvited – Sofa Bed
HAVVK – Happening Again
Sylvan Esso – WDID
Livia O – a moment to breathe
GENN – Reverberations
PLANNINGTOROCK x Bronski Beat – Smalltown Boy (rework)
Destiny’s Child – Girl

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LISTEN: 10 Years of GIHE! Celebrating on Soho Radio (03.02.25)

2025 marks 10 whole years of Get In Her Ears! That’s a whole decade of celebrating women, non-binary and LGBTQIA+ artists in new music! On this special edition of their monthly Soho Radio show, Tash, Kate and Mari celebrate and reflect on some of their favourite artists who they’ve had the joy of connecting with over the last 10 years, plus, there’s lots of love and special messages from the music community that Get In Her Ears are so privileged to be a part of.

Thanks to all of the artists that sent in their kind words about us and thank YOU for supporting us over the last decade. We’ve got loads of plans in the pipeline to help us celebrate this milestone which we’ll be sharing with you later this year…

Artists featured on the eclectic playlist include: Charlotte Adigery, Scrounge, Schande, ARXX, Nova Twins, Mykki Blanco, Tiece, GHUM, Chorusgirl, Circe, Gazelle Twin, Hinako Omori, Blonde Maze, Maria Uzor, ESYA, Brix Smith, Dogviolet, Whitelands, Noga Erez & more!

Listen back to the show below:

 

We’ll be back on Soho Radio on Monday 3rd March from 12-2pm
 Make sure you tune in via www.sohoradiolondon.com

Tracklist
X-Ray Spex – Oh Bondage, Up Yours!
Charlotte Adigéry, Bolis Pupul – Ceci n’est pas un cliché
Scrounge – Starve
Schande – Gregor MacGregor
ARXX – Ride Or Die
Nova Twins – Hitlist
Mykki Blanco, ANOHNI, Kelsey Lu – French Lessons
Girlhood, Tiece – The Love I Need
GHUM – Saturn
Chorusgirl – Oh, To Be A Defector
Circe – Ruined Your Sons
Gazelle Twin & NYX Drone Choir – Deep England
Hinako Omori – A Journey
Blonde Maze – Awake / Asleep
Maria Uzor – Innocence
ESYA – Wild Nights
**GIHE chat about their origins**
Brix Smith – Fast Net
Dogviolet – Violets
Whitelands – Setting Sun
Noga Erez – Off The Radar
Bikini Kill – Rebel Girl

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First Timers Workshops Return For 2024!

We’re big fans of First Timers here at Get In Her Ears, so we’re thrilled to share details of their upcoming workshops for 2024’s edition of the DIY festival! They have also opened up their applications for their Festival, which will be taking place later this year. Further information and links to tickets and application forms can be found below.

Background Info

First Timers Fest are a London-based DIY community of musicians and activists who believe that having access to creating & playing music should not be a privilege. It should be a joyful and social experience that empowers everyone.

They encourage people from all walks of life – particularly those from low income backgrounds, or who identify as non-binary, LGBTQ+, disabled or female – to attend their workshops and gigs in order to experience and create music in a non-judgemental, low pressure environment. They aim to build people’s confidence, as well as forming a community of like-minded individuals who feel empowered to tackle the lack of diversity in larger music industry spheres.

Some of the bands who formed at First Timers and went on to release records and perform bigger shows include Big Joanie, Breakup Haircut, Whitelands, Bitch Hunt and Charmpit!

First Timers Workshops 2024

Below is a list of the workshops that First Timers are running over the next few months. They will all take place at the Cavendish Arms in Stockwell, South London.

Grab your workshop tickets here!

Tickets are £5, but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Please email dsflfirsttimers@gmail.com if you can’t afford a ticket.

Drums Workshop: Sat 17th Feb, 1pm with Phoebe (ME REX, cheerbleederz)
Vocals Workshop: Sat 17th Feb, 3pm with MIRI
Guitar Workshop: Sat 2nd March, 1pm with Joni Samuels (Fräulein)
Keyboard Workshop: Sat 2nd March, 3pm with Natasha (Screaming Toenail)
Bass Workshop: Sat 23rd March, 1pm with Ripley (Breakup Haircut)
Speed Bandmating: Sat 23rd March, 3pm
Choir Workshop: 13th April, 1pm

How To Sign Up For First Timer’s Fest 2024

First Timers is a two day festival where every band on the bill plays its first ever show! This years festival will take place on Sunday 5th May at The Victoria, Dalston in East London. Sign up as an individual if you don’t yet have a band, or even if you’re just interested! You’ll be contacted closer to the time for further details.

Applications to play this year’s festival are now live!
Sign Up Here!

IMPORTANT: To play in the festival, you need to be able to say yes to BOTH of these two statements:

1. One or more band members have never been in a band before OR one or more members has never performed that role in a band before (e.g if a drummer is having a go at vocals)

2. One or more band members belongs to one or more of these identity groups; a person of colour, a woman, LGBTQIA+, Jewish, people from Gypsy, traveller or Roma background, disabled – including non-visible, chronic health conditions and neurodiversity, working class, refugees and asylum seekers. (these identity groups aren’t exhaustive, let us know if we’ve missed any out)

 

Follow First Timers Fest on Twitter (X), Facebook and Instagram

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First Timers Fest Returns For 2023!

We’re big fans of First Timers here at Get In Her Ears, so we’re thrilled to share the details of their upcoming gigs and workshops for 2023’s edition of the DIY festival!

All information and links to tickets can be found below.

Background Info

First Timers Fest are a London-based DIY community of musicians and activists who believe that having access to creating & playing music should not be a privilege, it should be a joyful and social experience that empowers everyone.

They encourage people from all walks of life – particularly those who identify as non-binary, LGBTQ+, disabled or female – to attend their workshops and gigs in order to experience and create music in a non-judgemental, low pressure environment. They aim to build people’s confidence, as well as forming a community of like-minded individuals who feel empowered to tackle the lack of diversity in larger music industry spheres.

Some of the bands who formed at First Timers and went on to release records and perform bigger shows include Big Joanie, Breakup Haircut, Bitch Hunt and Charmpit!

How To Sign Up For First Timer’s Fest 2023

First Timers is a two day festival where every band on the bill plays its first ever show! This years festival will take place on 28th May at The Victoria in Dalston.

The deadline to sign up to play is Sunday the 1st of March 2023. Sign up as an individual if you don’t yet have a band, or even if you’re just interested! You’ll be contacted closer to the time for further details.

Click here to sign up to play the festival!

IMPORTANT: To play in the fest, you need to be able to say yes to BOTH of these two statements:

1. One or more band members have never been in a band before OR one or more members has never performed that role in a band before (e.g if a drummer is having a go at vocals)

2. One or more band members belongs to one or more of these identity groups; a person of colour, a woman, LGBTQIA+, Jewish, people from Gypsy, traveller or Roma background, disabled- including non-visible, chronic health conditions and neurodiversity, working class, refugees and asylum seekers. (these identity groups aren’t exhaustive, let us know if we’ve missed any out)

Fundraiser Gig – 12th Feb, The Cavendish Arms

The team have organised a showcase featuring some of the bands that have formed at previous First Timers festivals and to raise some much needed funds!

The gig will take place on Sunday 12th February at The Cavendish Arms (SW8 2HJ). SKSIE, Melhole, Bulkwash and Gross Misconduct will all be performing. Tickets are £5.

Buy your ticket here!

First Timers Workshops – Feb-May 2023

If you’re keen to try out an instrument for the first time in a low pressure environment, then definitely consider attending one of the First Timers workshops listed on the poster below. We’ve attended them ourselves before, so we promise they’re fun and everyone is incredibly friendly!

This years workshops run from 19th Feb up until 7th May.

There are individual events on Facebook for each workshop that you can RSVP to by visiting the First Timers page here.

Individual workshops cost £5, however, the team don’t want anyone to feel excluded because of finances. Email dsflfirsttimers@gmail.com for information about concessions.

(FYI: the Stage Presence Wworkshop takes place on 16th April, not the 2nd!)

Follow First Timers Fest on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram to keep up to date!

Kate Crudgington
@KCBobCut

 

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