Contra

Contra play The Bunkhouse on Sunday 15 November, with doors opening at 19:00. They're headlining, and they've got Snail on as special guests, with more to be announced as the date gets closer.

If you've been keeping an eye on the South Wales scene lately, you've probably come across them. They're one of the fastest-rising bands around here, and they've got a bit of a home-turf connection to the venue: they won the 2026 edition of The Bunkhouse Battle of the Bands, so this is a return to the room that gave them a win. They're a Swansea group, and their sound draws on hardcore and punk roots, so it's the louder, heavier end of things rather than something polite.

There's a fair bit of history behind them, too. The band's roots go back to the late 1990s, and the current line-up is gruff watkins, wil francis, oli Medlicott, lewis williams and Jayden cullen. That's a long stretch of time for a band to be working through, and it shows in the way they've built their presence on the local circuit.

The Bunkhouse is on Park Street in the city centre (SA1 3DJ), a room with a capacity of around 121, so it's a relatively small space. The show is strictly 14+, and anyone under 16 has to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Tickets are £7.35, which includes the booking fee, and doors open at 19:00.