The Holloways

The Holloways will be touring for their 20th Anniversary, and will be performing at Docks Academy on Sunday 5th October!

Sunday 5th October 2025
Doors 7pm | Curfew 11pm
Ages 14+ (U18s to be accompanied)
Advance Tickets | £20 + Fees
The audience for this show will be standing

The Holloways are North London indie superheroes who lit up the London music scene with their infectious energy and irresistible tunes. They are back in 2025 for their 20th anniversary tour.

Expect dancing, singing and rock'n'roll fun. Celebrate 20 years since 4 guys met in a pub in Holloway with 1 aim, to make some of the most infectious indie ska music ever made and they didn’t just make music; they made songs that are an uproarious celebration of life.

Feel that energy and freedom again. Bring your life back into colour with Generator, Two Left Feet and Dancefloor flooding your ears and shaking your body. Alfie, Bryn and co will be playing like it's a basement party in Archway all over again. 20 years - We may be older but are we any wiser?

In 2007, The Holloways unleashed their mega-hit single "Generator" upon the world and suddenly, every speaker was blasting their catchy blend of ska-fused indie punk pop. When a DJ spins The Holloways, you can't escape the feeling that a party has just exploded onto the airwaves.

"Generator" and “Two Left Feet” are more than songs; they’re anthems for the wild, carefree and eternally young. Crowds sing along to “Dancefloor” and “Happiness and Penniless” with fists as the band connects with every audience with such authenticity; because these songs are real...and these boys are real. Rave reviews for the live shows were followed by huge praise for the debut album, "So This Is Great Britain?”. Packed with contagious melodies and witty lyrics, the album is like a musical rollercoaster through the streets of gritty city lives, capturing the essence of youth culture and the challenges faced by the fearless - it is a soundtrack for the adventures of a generation that refuses to take life too seriously.

The Holloways trajectory was cruelly deflected of course in 2008 when behind the scenes chaos with record labels put them in limbo for 18 months. Then, their Holloway home, Nambucca, burnt down along with all their gear. They kept on going however and unleashed their sophomore album, "No Smoke, No Mirrors" in 2009. It may have not skyrocketed them to the same heights as their debut; but it still connects with the fans today. So, here's to The Holloways – the lads who get you dancing at any indie rock ‘n’ roll party. Cheers to the tunes that make us laugh, dance, and appreciate the joyful chaos of being young and alive!

Advance Tickets go on sale Friday 2nd May, priced at £20 + fees. The age requirement for this event is 14 plus (U18s to be accompanied).

Our ticket sales are handled by Seetickets.com. Seetickets’ policy is that all tickets are non-refundable unless, during the checkout process, you pay extra to protect your tickets. In this event, you may be able to claim a refund from Seetickets, if your reason for cancellation is covered by their terms and conditions. Docks Academy is unable to process refunds in all circumstances. Please note this event is for people aged 14 and over. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Anyone aged under 14 will be refused admission and no refunds will be issued for tickets purchased for under 14s, whether or not ticket protection has been paid for.

Accessibility:

Docks Academy has a wheelchair-accessible lift which provides access to the first floor. We are committed to making the venue accessible to everyone and we endeavour to accommodate all access requirements within the constraints of our historic building, and health and safety regulations. Please do contact us prior to your visit so we are aware of your access needs. Email tickets@docksacademy.com.