The Source Collective

The Source Collective The Source Collective The Source is a grassroots Music and arts venue with a variety of entertainment events every single week. Give us a message to discuss! �

We host events such a live music gigs of all genres, poetry nights, open mic nights, LGBTQIA+ Club nights, Drink 'N' Draw events, Comedy evenings, Cinema Nights and so much more! The Source is at the helm of all things creative in Carlisle and offers opportunities to any creative in or out of Cumbria! Our bespoke cocktails have put us on the map for querky and innovative ideas as we create a cockt

ail based on each band that plays the venue and often create wacky off-the-menu cocktails based our customers crazy ideas! We are always up for a collaboration and put on some of the best events in town! Much like the tardis, we are bigger on the inside than it looks on teh outside! And we have two main rooms ... our cosy bohemian bar room which has hosted many an open mic night and has instruments on site to use and a warm, friendly and inviting atmosphere. Our back gig room comes complete with a full stage, PA and lighting system and has hosted up and coming bands such as Iron Maidens Tony Moore, Cumbrias own Hardwicke Circus, Funke and the Two Tone Baby, Jeramiah Ferrari and so much more! This venue is one of the best hidden gems in Carlisle and is well worth the short walk outside of the city centre. We offer a welcoming and comfortable environment for musicians, music lovers and those who just love great bevs and great craic! Funky, bohemian aesthetic bar and a fab gig room with stage! Dog friendly, student friendly prices, song-request friendly �

We often have completely different events from one week to the next but you can always count on us to hve live music in some way or another! There is always something happening at the venue, so keep an eye out on our Social Media pages:
Facebook: Collective and Instagram: thesource_2020

Available for venue hire AND we do 50% off venue hire from Sunday-Wednesday for private events! Want to put on a gig, live music event, party, book/album launch, fundraiser, art exhibition or other?

27/08/2026

Any bands free to play wild on the wall tomorrow at 8:45pm?

Backline provided
Need to be on site by 7:30pm at latest
Sound check at 8pm

Give me a WhatsApp on 07926845321 with a bio and a video

Bet you wanna see them live after hearing their new album ‘No Future, No past’ don’t you? If only they had a live gig co...
10/08/2026

Bet you wanna see them live after hearing their new album ‘No Future, No past’ don’t you?
If only they had a live gig coming up…
If only they had an album launch LIVE here at The Source?

Well it’s your lucky day! 😚

19th September - TBK Album Launch + LAM + Scorpio Deathblow get your tickets now, while you can! They’ll be flying off the electronic shelves so don’t miss out!

Local legends TBK release their first Album on Tuesday and let me tell you, my socks have been well and truly rocked off...
07/08/2026

Local legends TBK release their first Album on Tuesday and let me tell you, my socks have been well and truly rocked off!!

You can support these guys and their album by donating through bandcamp TODAY if possible
And/or/please
Come to their album launch right here at the source on the 19th September!

https://www.facebook.com/share/18rmH2LLNR/?mibextid=wwXIfr

07/08/2026

✨️OUT NOW✨️

No Future, No Past is here on all streaming services you know and hate. We hope you love it.

There is a bit of a journey in there, so if you get the time, listen to it back to back.

We do have a select number of physical copies left and plenty of merch, so if you want to support us in other ways and you'd like, get in touch.

Special thanks:
Wreck Studio Services
Paul Wilson
EZEKIEL DESIGN CO.
Morningstar

Weird songs for weird people 4eva ❤️

07/08/2026

🍹WILD SIDE ON THE WALL — the official drink of Wild on the Wall 2026 🍹

Wild on the Wall, Cumbria's hugely successful family friendly music festival, 3 jam packed days of live music, activities, laughter and good times for all ages against the backdrop of Hadrian's Wall and this year we've got something special!

Wild Side on the Wall is our bespoke, festival exclusive limited edition canned cocktail, made specially for Wild on the Wall and no one else. Sparkling vodka meets juicy raspberries, ripened peaches and a zesty hit of lemons at a perfect 5% vol.

Light, refreshing and easy drinking, the perfect partner for an amazing experience of music, dancing and friendly vibes.

Crafted exclusively by the team behind Cliche Drinks - , known for turning up the fun one flavour at a time.

Grab yours on-site, once they're gone, they're gone!

10/07/2026

📣TENT DECORATOR ROLE STILL AVAILABLE!📣

- Some materials provided with a budget for extra materials!
- Paid Opportunity with a set fee
- Artistic freedom with volunteers to help on the days! (26th and 27th August!)
- Set festival-friendly themes to loosely follow for each tent: 'Weird in the Wild' - All things wacky, wonderful and festival-themed!
'Hadrians Stage' - Nature and Cumbrian theme but still full of festival-fun and whimsy!

If interested, contact [email protected]

Other roles:
Volunteers to help decorate and set up (24th - 27th)
Volunteers to work over the weekend (28th, 29th, 30th)
PAID Bar work (28th, 29th, 30th and 31st for take down)

TONIGHT AT THE SOURCE, CARLISLEStrike Deep -A sexy thrill ride that rags you through face melting deserts and gut punchi...
10/07/2026

TONIGHT AT THE SOURCE, CARLISLE

Strike Deep -
A sexy thrill ride that rags you through face melting deserts and gut punching city nights, Strike Deep is guitarist/vocalist Rory Ballantyne (Disco In Sochi), drummer James Lorenzo (Atlas Empire & Shadow Mountains) and lead vocalist Red Rose who was pulled out of a skip behind a nightclub.

Every song conjuring the gall to lead 1000 civilians donning latex and leather into battle. With fistfuls of bite and f**k loads of lipgloss, Red’s love of Britney Spears and Doechii’s vocals salsas
beautifully with Rory and James’ tribal QOTSA-esque grooves. They are songs of rebirth, internal war and dancing in the ashes wherever they may fall.

+ Reptilians -
Combining a head-on collision of fuzzed-out euphoric shimmering grunge and 80’s angular post-punk gloom, Whitehaven’s Reptilians have been slowly creating a sound that’s unrelentingly powerful, accessible and unique since their inception in late 2017.

Unfortunately The N/A have had to pull out due to personal reasons. I am working to get a replacement asap but if not, you will be in the good hands of Reptilians and Strike Deep!

Doors: 7:30pm
Live Music: 8pm - 11pm
Tickets £7 Adv (Inc Booking Fee) // £8 OTD
Skiddle - https://www.skiddle.com/e/42483845

10/07/2026

Is anyone available to play an acoustic set tonight to open for Reptilians and Strike Deep? Our first support has had to pull out due to personal matters.

Address

Atlas Works, Nelson Street
Carlisle
CA25NB

Opening Hours

Thursday 8pm - 2am
Friday 8pm - 2am
Saturday 8pm - 2am

Telephone

+447926845321

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