Mik Artistik's Ego Trip

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New Cross Live presents

 

 

 

Mik Artistik's Ego Trip are genuinely delightful, funny, frightening, and indefinable. Northern rock and roll stand-up comes close.   

 

 

 

Mik fixes the audience with his compelling stare, hypnotising and charming them with stories, songs, and poems. Every show is unique as Mik finds a new train of thought to ride. He connects, chats, breaks the wall between audience and band, creates chaos, plays air-crook lock (!?), all complimented by exquisite layers of rock, soul, funk, and punk created by Jonny Flockton on electric guitar, drum machine, and one of a number of well-heeled bass players.

 

 

 

The band are regular Glastonbury favourites since their first appearance in 2007. 

 

 

 

Many fans don't consider Glastonbury has started until they've attended either Mik’s gig on the Wednesday afternoon at the Croissant Neuf Bandstand, or the chaos that reigns at Thursday evening’s Rocket Lounge gig. Both are now Glastonbury traditions for many fans.

 

 

 

They have achieved an enviable reputation at many of the major UK festivals, including Latitude, Bearded Theory, Beat Herder, Wilderness, and Beautiful Days. 

 

 

 

BBC Radio 6Music have long been playing Mik’s music with Gideon Coe, Chris Hawkins, Shaun Keaveny and Tom Robinson all big fans of the band.

 

 

 

In early 2020 no-less than rock icon and 6Music presenter Iggy Pop endorsed Mik’s anthem of hope ‘Sweet Leaf of the North’ as his favourite song of the last DECADE! ... In his words "… because it's human, it's real and it has soul“ 

 

 

 

https://www.mikartistik.com/

 

 

 

"Sensational" John Cooper Clarke

 

"Best live band I have seen all summer” Gideon Coe

 

"My favourite band on the planet"  Martin Parr

Venue information

The New Cross Inn, located in the heart of London, is a vibrant, down-to-earth music venue celebrated for its passionate support of independent artists and diverse live performances. Since opening its doors, it has become a go-to destination for music lovers seeking an eclectic mix of genres, from punk and rock to indie and folk. Known for its welcoming and unpretentious atmosphere, the venue hosts gigs almost every night, creating a space where both up-and-coming and established acts can connect with their fans.

Whether you’re looking to catch an intimate acoustic set or a full-throttle rock show, the New Cross Inn has something for everyone. Over the years, it has welcomed artists of all levels to its stage. A cornerstone of London’s independent music scene, the New Cross Inn remains committed to its mission of fostering creativity and community in one of the city’s most musically passionate neighbourhoods.