YONAKA – Live at Rock City, Nottingham (October 2026)
YONAKA live at Rock City, Nottingham on Thursday 08 October 2026 — a night for anyone who likes their alternative rock loud, emotional and built for a proper live room.
Formed in Brighton, YONAKA have made their name blending alternative rock, pop edge and modern heaviness, fronted by the magnetic Theresa Jarvis alongside George Edwards (guitar) and Alex Crosby (bass/keys). Wikipedia
From breakthrough buzz to headline-ready
After years of building momentum on the UK circuit, the band’s debut album Don’t Wait ’Til Tomorrow (2019) announced them as a serious new force — with critics calling it a debut “bursting with potential,” powered by Jarvis’ soaring vocals and big hooks. Kerrang!+1
Since then, YONAKA have continued to evolve: pushing into bigger choruses, heavier moments and more direct lyrical themes, while keeping the punchy, cathartic energy that’s always been central to their sound. Music Musings & Such+1
A band that hits hardest live
If you’ve seen YONAKA before, you’ll know the live show is where everything clicks. Reviews regularly highlight how well the heavier songs land in a venue — thick riffs, thumping low end, and an intensity that pulls the crowd right into it. Redbrick+1
Expect a set packed with fan favourites, big moments, and newer material that shows just how far they’ve come — all tailored perfectly for Rock City’s main room.
Kerrang! (on Don’t Wait ’Til Tomorrow)
“An absolutely fantastic debut album from a band bursting with potential.” Kerrang!
The Line of Best Fit
“It’s not up for debate whether or not YONAKA know their way around a hook…” The Line of Best Fit
Redbrick (Live Review, 2024)
“YONAKA always give their heavier songs justice in a live environment…” Redbrick
Kerrang! (Live Review, 2025 – supporting Don Broco at Wembley)
“A sugar-rush of hooks and bright energy… feel-good chaos…” Kerrang!