JD Meatyard + The Weak and The Strong + Punk@it – Saturday 14th March 2026 | Sunbird Records, Darwen

JD MEATYARD

Glasgow-born singer-songwriter John Donaldson—known as JD Meatyard—emerged from the anarchic post‑punk fringes of Levellers 5 and Calvin Party, winning the admiration of the late John Peel with a string of BBC Peel sessions and Festive 50 hits.JD Meatyard’s specific brand of anti‑folk gifts listeners with “love songs, loss songs and protest songs”. Following a series of critically acclaimed albums, JD’s latest album ‘The Mission’ was released in January 2026.

A regular on BBC 6 Music’s Gideon Coe show, his work has also inspired fierce praise from critics:

“JD Meatyard offers proof that thrilling, visceral, directly political music is still available for those wishing to scratch beneath the surface.”— Andrew Neil, Louder Than War

THE WEAK AND THE STRONG

Solo artist The Weak And The Strong (NL) brings his unique performance to the UK. He experiments with acoustic, electronic and vocal sounds to create a visceral and haunting experience. Expect anything between plain songs, spoken word and soundscapes.

“Sent a shiver down my spine, intimately honest.” – Miss Anthropy”A powerful and intense performer!” – Mike Smith (ICG Records)