The Forcefields

The Forcefields play The Lens Studio at Portsmouth Guildhall on Saturday 7 November, with the show starting at 7.30pm. It's a duo fronted by Aayama Forcefield, with Max Forcefield on bass and conducting. The set is built around her voice, which she moves between the visceral and the transcendent, while he holds down the bass and conducts the rest of the performance. It's not just a gig, though — they combine live music with movement and projected imagery, and they describe it as part concert, part spectacle. The comparisons they draw are Florence + the Machine, David Byrne and Massive Attack, so you've got a fair idea of the ground they cover.

Their single 'Lion Tamer' was named Record of the Week on BBC Radio, and their debut full-length album arrived in Spring 2026. This date is part of the touring that's been following it across the UK, US and Europe, so the set will be drawn from that new material. If you've caught them on the road since the record came out, this is another chance to hear it in a live setting.

Tickets are £14, which includes a 13% booking fee. The show is included in The Lens Studio Student Pass, so if you've got one, it's covered. A couple of practical things to keep in mind: under-14s have to be accompanied by an adult, and no cameras or tablets are allowed inside. That last bit is worth noting if you usually like to film a bit of the set — you'll need to leave the phone in your pocket for this one. The show starts at 7.30pm on Saturday 7 November at Portsmouth Guildhall.