More Events Coming Up Near You!

With dozens of events planned this year, Grassroots Connect in association with Radio Wigwam are pleased to announce the following gigs and podcasts coming up all over the country – and you can be there!

These events are free of charge – so grab your chance now!

Join us as we return to the renowned Bedford in Balham for an evening of great live music featuring:

PENNY REBELS – A bluesy rock n’ roll band from London and Surrey, famed for their live shows.

COLD JULY – Award-winning, Laurel Canyon-inspired harmony-driven quintet, Wigwam’s 2026 Best Indie Act winner and on their first UK tour!

ALYS HARDY – Singer and multi-instrumentalist from Cardiff, third place as Female Artist and Song of the Year!

Friday 1st May – Liverpool Sound City Festival

We are delighted to announce we will be hosting the Wigwam Jam podcast at the Sound City festival in Liverpool!

Fancy being on the podcast? Come and see us or contact us now!

A brand-new collaboration, an evening of great music awaits you as we partner with Ditto Coffee (Baltic) in Liverpool with our dynamic podcast and an open mic session.

Come along and join us for some informative music insights and great music – if you want to perform, contact us here!

7th – 9th May 2026 – Focus Wales, Wrexham

We are going for our third fantastic year at Focus Wales, recording another of our near-legendary podcasts across all three days of the festival.

Hosts Christian John and Dean Nelson will be capturing the conversations shaping grassroots music at Focus Wales. From 16:45 to 17:45 each day, the Wigwam Jam podcast team will be filming live — so if you’d like to get involved or be interviewed, contact us now!