TGBB Festival 2026: Day 1
For its third edition, the They’re Gonna Be Big festival is more likely than ever to live up to its name with the cream of global indie and alternative music.
SUPERSONIC (Paris 12th)
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (7:00 PM - 12:00 AM)
MLEKO (Art Rock - Manchester, UK)
MLEKO, the Manchester septet signed to the label Heist Or Hit and having already supported Deadletter, shapes a universe between post-punk, art rock, noise, and experiments with progressive accents. Behind this sonic excess lies songwriting full of humor and sincerity, where the grotesque meets the sublime.
FFO: Black Country New Road, Squid & Black Midi
Date Camp (Indie Rock - DK/Denmark)
Between krautrock pulses and tension-filled softness, Date Camp (also scheduled at Left Of The Dial 2026) builds a world that is both transparent and elusive. Their songs invite change and contemplation.
FFO: Women, Car Seat Headrest & Ulrika Spacek
Alien Boy (Indie Alternative - Portland, USA)
Alien Boy, signed to Get Better Records and having supported Glare, Soft Kill, and Frankie Cosmos in the USA, infuses their indie rock with rare emotional breadth, blending guitars and irresistible melodies. Led by Sonia Weber's precise songwriting, the Portland band turns the vertigos of the heart into anthems. Between a punk heritage, power pop sensibility, and cathartic energy, Alien Boy traces a unique path where every track leaves a lasting impression.
FFO: Joyce Manor, PUP & Tigers Jaw
Tracey Nelson (Indie Folk/Americana - New York, USA)
Tracey Nelson, a troubadour of songs about problems signed to K Recs, moves against the tide with direct and blunt songwriting. Heir to a name he carries like a talisman (his mother's), he transforms memories, relics, and fragments of life into sensitive stories, between folk and everyday poetry. Fun fact: his album was recorded by the musicians of Wednesday.
FFO: Kevin Morby, Wilco & Neil Young
Lawn Chair (Indie Post-Punk - Berlin, DEU)
Lawn Chair, supporters of Sleaford Mods, Primal Scream, and Getdown Services in England, infuse punk and experimental pop energy, guided by the biting lyrics of Claudia Schlutius. The band, with an EP produced by Olaf Opal and Chris Coady and booked at festivals like Focus Wales, Left Of The Dial, Dot to Dot, TGE, and Reeperbahn, explores the absurdities of the contemporary world, power dynamics, and questions of identity.
FFO: Geese, Dry Cleaning & Bodega
Al Cologne (Indie Pop - London, UK)
Al Cologne, supported by BBC Introducing, delivers indie folk carried by diaristic songwriting. The London artist (already booked at End Of The Road Festival 2026 and SXSW London 2026) explores themes of identity, control, and transformation. Sensitive and direct songs that tell the daily effort of reinventing oneself and finding one's place within.
FFO: Angel Olsen, Sharon Van Etten & Adrianne Lenker
mry (Post-Rock/Shoegaze - London, UK)
Between shoegaze, slowcore, and dream-pop, mry composes intimate songs with melancholic melodies. Revealed by their EP "hi loving" on Half Normal Records, the British band that has already played at Left Of The Dial transforms desire, loss, and nostalgia into music that is both fragile and emotional.
FFO: Cigarettes After Sex, Beach House & Mass Of The Fermenting Dregs
Our take on this event
Forget everything you think you know about the local gig circuit, because this massive lineup of international indie talent is shaking up the city. From gritty Manchester art-rock to heartfelt American power-pop and sharp-witted Berlin post-punk, you’ll find sounds here that rarely touch our stages. It is the perfect weekend mission for those craving an honest, raw, and high-voltage live experience.
TGBB Festival arrives at Supersonic on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, for a high-energy opening night. From 19:00 to 00:00, the 12th arrondissement venue hosts an international lineup spanning indie rock, post-punk, and folk. With seven acts traveling from the UK, Denmark, the USA, and Germany, the night offers a diverse musical journey for fans of bands like Black Midi or Angel Olsen. Entry is ticketed, with advance tickets available for 18 euros. Whether you are drawn to the experimental noise of Mleko or the poignant storytelling of Tracey Nelson, this event provides a comprehensive look at the current independent scene.
Supersonic hosts the first day of TGBB Festival on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, running from 19:00 to 00:00. This eclectic showcase highlights seven international artists across various indie genres, ranging from shoegaze and post-punk to folk.
The lineup features Manchester’s Mleko, Danish indie rockers Date Camp, and Portland’s Alien Boy. Attendees will also hear the folk-tinged narratives of Tracey Nelson, the biting post-punk of Berlin-based Lawn Chair, the diaristic indie pop of Al Cologne, and the delicate post-rock soundscapes of London’s mry. Each act brings a distinct emotional depth, drawing comparisons to artists like Cigarettes After Sex or Kevin Morby.
Tickets for this event are 18 euros in advance. Located at 9 Rue Biscornet in Paris's 12th district, Supersonic provides the stage for these artists who have previously graced festivals such as Left Of The Dial, End Of The Road, and SXSW London.
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