# Event Details - **Event Name**: Picnic Area and David Holmes supporting The Distractions at the Spinning Top - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 15 Nov, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sun, 15 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: The Distractions, Picnic Area and David Holmes live at the Spinning Top, 20 Wellington Road South, Stockport SK4 1AA, on Sunday 15th November 2026, 4.30pm-8pm, adm free. Yes we’re supporting the legendary Manchester band The Distractions! First up will be a solo performance by David Holmes, a veteran of the Manchester post-punk scene when he he played in bands like the powerpop/ garage band outfit The Things, alongside some of the current members of The Distractions! More recently he has played in the atmospheric alt country band Flicker Road and as a solo artist. www.mdmarchive.co.uk/tag/6517/Flicker-Road www.youtube.com/@thethings8181 Picnic Area will be on next. Originally formed as an alt country band back in the 2000s, the Stockport-based Picnics already have 3 critically acclaimed studio albums under their belts. They have always had a punky/ 60s/ powerpop side to their music and have gradually moved further in that direction, culminating in a long-awaited 4th album to be released early in 2027. Not surprisingly they will be concentrating on their more uptempo material for this gig. Hear the music and read the reviews at www.reverbnation.com/picnicarea Headliners The Distractions are a classic powerpop band who were contemporaries of The Buzzcocks, The Fall and Joy Division in the late 70s Manchester new wave scene. They were signed to Factory Records, where they released the brilliant “Time goes by so slow” single, then signed to major label Island for their wonderful debut album “Nobody’s perfect”. Despite missing out on chart success they are widely recognised as an influence and are featured on a number of new wave/ powerpop compilations. After an initial split in the early 80s, they have reformed a number of times and released further recordings including the lovely, reflective-sounding album “Kindly leave the stage”. Their current lineup still contains two members from the early lineups, singer Mike Finney and drummer Alex Sidebottom. https://thedistractionsmcr.bandcamp.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stockport/picnic-area-and-david-holmes-supporting-the-distractions-at-the-spinning-top/200030800337045 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, trips-adventures, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 15 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Stockport - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Spinning Top - **lat**: 53.408333994737 - **long**: -2.1615000578947 - **full address**: The Spinning Top, 20 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK4 1AA, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Picnic Area and David Holmes supporting The Distractions at the Spinning Top - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/bdcd86d88e63c808c271aafc98f1e48891856fbe47c1ece2d19fbd447c527dd0-rimg-w1200-h900-dc080808-gmir?v=1791377444 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Picnic Area and David Holmes supporting The Distractions at the Spinning Top being held? - **A:** Picnic Area and David Holmes supporting The Distractions at the Spinning Top takes place on Sun, 15 Nov, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Sun, 15 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Spinning Top, 20 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK4 1AA, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Picnic Area and David Holmes supporting The Distractions at the Spinning Top? - **A:** Picnic Area and David Holmes supporting The Distractions at the Spinning Top is organized by Andy Callen. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Picnic Area and David Holmes supporting The Distractions at the Spinning Top is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Stockport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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