World Cup @ Neon Cactus - come on Mexico (& England)!

It's almost upon us, the opening game of World Cup 2010 is none other than our beloved Mexico v's hosts South Africa, what a way to kick things off!

To celebrate the momentous occasion we'll be throwing a little opening party with plenty of your favourite agarve based spirits and a cracking deal of Burrito and a Beer for £5!



Join us for an alternative atmosphere to the normal England-centric crowds for all of the Mexico & England games, nothing fancy or tacky, just...

Good drinks, good football, good times.

See you there!

The Futureheads are here!

The time is upon us...



Tonight from 11pm the man, the legend Ross Millard of The Futureheads will be smashing up the decks of the cactus, it's free and it's gonna be awesome!

More info HERE

See you there! x

PS: we've also heard they're doing a FREE instore performance at Crash Records on the Headrow at 5pm, wicked!

The Hounds of Love are Calling: Futureheads to bring the Chaos to Neon Cactus

That's right, the best thing to come out of Sunderland since, well, forever is back and on a mega tour round the UK, as a special treat in Leeds we'll be getting them over to the Cactus after the Show to play some banging tunes, it's gonna be a reet party pet!



The Futureheads release their new album, 'The Chaos' on the 26th April 2010 through their own Nul Records.

The Chaos is the band’s fourth album, and arguably their most riotous to date. Following high-profile support slots with The Pixies and Foo Fighters, the new album was recorded over a series of sessions with long-standing friend David Brewis (Field Music), and renowned producer Youth.

New single Heartbeat Song is currently dominating the British radio airwaves, and The Chaos is crammed with a slew of songs equally as direct and frenzied. Combining the band's trademark four-part harmonies with a harder-edged punk delivery, The Futureheads spit out assured melodies, with the wisdom of a band that have noticeably hardened since their inception in 2003.

So you're gonna wanna know what the dealio with this is aren't you, well we'll let you in on it coz we're good like that...

Wednesday 28th April
10.30pm 'til v.late
FREE bloody Entry!

Bagsy the disabled toilet podium again!

cactus facts

did anyone know the one and only rod stewart used to be in a band called cactus? nice.

Passion Pit!!

The time is nigh!

Passion Pit are almost upon us!!

Prepare yourselves with this stupidly good mix from Clash Music by Shuttle, HERE.

Tomorrows Passion Pit show at Leeds Met is now sold out, but do not fear! The band are coming to party with us afterwards, and they're bringing Shuttle, who as well as being the band's drummer, is an exceptional artist, producer and DJ signed to the famous Ninja Tune!

It's free too, so if you have any sense, you'll be there.

http://www.myspace.com/shuttle

http://www.facebook.com/shuttlemusic

http://www.youtube.com/shuttlemusic

Hot Chip Pictures

More photos up on the facebook page HERE.

ONE WEEK TIL PASSION PIT AFTERPARTY & DJ SET @ NEON CACTUS!!!

Hot Chip is playing at my bar, at my bar...

THE OFFICIAL HOT CHIP AFTER PARTY FEATURING HOT CHIP DJ SET!

We don't have to tell you how massive this is, one of the biggest electronic acts in the World are coming down to the Neon Cactus after their show at the Academy and they're bringing their phenomenal record collections with them too!

We're doubly excited about this as they are almost as well known for their immense DJ talents as their live shows, Joe is even part of the immense Greco-Roman Soundsystem collective and last time they were in Leeds was headlining a show for Mixmag, now you'll be able to see them hanging off the balcony in the Cactus!

Anyway, enough of how excited we are, here's the funky poster you'll be seeing over town everywhere 'til Tuesday...



We've been waiting to tell you about this for ages, their new record is amazing and has been getting rave reviews, Zane Lowe had em in session last night and they smashed it you can find the link on his homepage here: Clickedy Click!

Support comes from our very own, amazing Cassette Jam who will be banging tunes out before and after the Hot Chip boys. They themselves have travelled four continents, smashing the biggest festivals and clubs to bits; with their infamous and energetic no holds barred approach to DJing playing with everyone from Justice to Dave Clark, 2ManyDJs to Fatboy Slim.

So, down to business, here's the essential info:

Where?

Neon Cactus, 33 Call Lane, Leeds.

When?

After their Academy show on Tuesday (so 11pm on 16th Feb 2010, date fans)

How Much?

Oh yeah, it's FREE!

more info to come but i doubt you'll need it, check facebook and that though

ttfn x