Fazza Fest

Fazza Fest returns to Chaplin's & The Cellar Bar on Friday 2 October, a night of punk bands playing for Macmillan Cancer Trust. It's a fundraiser held in memory of Farran 'Fazza' Short, a gig-going legend whose name the night carries. The bill is built around punk, so it's a night for anyone who likes their music loud, fast, and played in a room that's more about the energy than the acoustics.

Because it's a fundraiser, there's no fixed ticket price. Instead, there's a suggested donation on the door: £5 to get in, and that drops to £3 after 10pm. It's a simple enough setup—you pay what you can, and it all goes to Macmillan. The night starts at 9pm, so if you're coming from work or just fancy a later one, you've got plenty of time to get sorted before the first band kicks off.

Chaplin's & The Cellar Bar is at 529 Christchurch Road, right in the heart of Bournemouth, so it's easy enough to find. If you're not familiar with the place, it's a proper local spot, and having the night run into the late hours means you can settle in for the whole thing without rushing. With the punk focus, it's the kind of gig where the crowd is as much a part of the night as the bands on stage.

So, if you're into punk and want to put something towards Macmillan, this is a good one to have on your radar. Friday 2 October at Chaplin's & The Cellar Bar, 529 Christchurch Road, starting at 9pm. Suggested donation of £5 on the door, dropping to £3 after 10pm.