The Men They Couldn't Hang plus support

Eastside present

The Men They Couldn’t Hang
plus support
Thursday 3 December 2026
London - Islington Assembly Hall
Doors 7pm
Age policy: 16+

Founded in 1984, TMTCH evolved from the Shepherd’s Bush squatting and busking scene to make their debut supporting Poguemahone at the Electric Ballroom in Camden in the Easter of that year. Swiftly their engaging style, coupled with keenly contemporary songs, gained a national following, leading to a 40 year career filled with much loved music, a dedicated fan community and high octane performances.

Touring throughout their career, TMTCH have crossed the globe by way of Europe, Canada, USA, Iceland, Egypt and Estonia. They have appeared at festivals such as Glastonbury, Roskilde, Reading, Pink Pop and Cambridge Folk and have appeared with a roll call of international artists such as David Bowie, Van Morrison, Bo Diddley, The Smiths, Elvis Costello and the Oyster Band.

Their recordings have been acclaimed in print, on radio and online; from their version of the anti war classic Green Fields of France to the anti fascist anthem Ghosts of Cable Street and the historical ballads Ironmasters and The Colours. Recent albums The Defiant (2014) and Cockahoop (2018) have seen TMTCH rise again into prominence.

Devastated by the passing of friend and founder member Stefan Cush during the Covid lockdown, TMTCH are responding in the only way they know how: writing, recording and playing live to their community of fans. The band found a new lease of life during their anniversary tour in 2024, celebrating their 40 years of raising hell which included special events and a best of release. In 2026 they will continue touring and plan to release a brand new album.