Beaker + TheCharlemagnes + I

The Charlemagnes at The Hope and Anchor

Giddy up, jingle horse! It's the annual LOUD WOMEN x Crossroads of Progress Christmas party! Ho ho ho!

Back to our favourite venue, the Hope & Anchor, for a right proper festive knees-up, traditional Christmas raffle and some special guest appearances.

Beaker, Oxford's riot grrrl-era indie rockers, have been hermetically sealed since the '90s and are finally back in the wild. Dig out your CD Walkman and Heather Shimmer lipstick. They're as glorious as ever.

The Charlemagnes. Who ARE these mysterious, snotty garage punks? New Jersey? The South Bronx? South London? It's all true. Probably. Their lyrics might offer clues, but we advise having a lawyer present.

I, Doris, the LOUD WOMEN house band, are back from a 2026 world tour taking in Germany, the USA, Canada, Australia, Ireland and Wales. Expect Bondi suntans, outrageous tales, possibly a slideshow and definitely enormous credit card bills.

London Bones, legends of the Egham scene, bring infectious grooves and a big, cinematic sound. The streets of Egham will be unusually quiet.

Four gifts of bands, wrapped up for you. You're welcome!