Watts himself says he was never afraid of punk audiences: after a day working in a psychiatric clinic, a room full of screaming teenagers felt surprisingly familiar.
FISCHER-Z
+ Chloe Leigh
Saturday 7 November 2026
Fischer-Z is the legendary British art-punk band led by songwriter and performer John Watts. In 2026, the band celebrates its 50th anniversary with a new album and a worldwide anniversary tour. Since their breakthrough in the late 1970s, Fischer-Z has grown into an influential name in post-punk, known for sharp lyrics, high-energy live shows, and iconic songs like The Worker, So Long, and Berlin. During this show, John Watts will perform new material from the album X-Ray Serenade, alongside classics spanning five decades of uncompromising creativity. An evening for lovers of characterful music, compelling stories, and an artist who still brings full energy to the stage.
+ SUPPORT: Chloe Leigh
Chloe Leigh is an indie folk singer-songwriter from Brighton. Inspired by artists like Leonard Cohen and Laura Marling, she writes songs about love and loss. Although Chloe Leigh grew up in the United Kingdom, her music is full of Spanish influences, which she carefully blends with folk and pop.
