Punky political power from Skinny Girl Diet in Bedford

Skinny Girl Diet are influenced by '70s punk and '90s riot grrrl acts

North London trio Skinny Girl Diet headline EsquiresÂ in Bedford on Saturday.

The punk grunge trio released their debut LP Heavy Flow last year. The band comprise sisters Delilah and Ursula Holliday and cousin Amelia Cutler.

Influenced by 1970s punk and the 1990s Riot grrrl scene, Skinny Girl Diet have been recently been seen on tour with The Fat White Family and Slaves. Doors open at 8pm, tickets cost £7 in advance.

On Thursday March 23, Black Honey headline the venue. Combining dark grunge with sweet, sticky Americana, the band released heir new single Somebody Better this month. The Brighton based four piece is fronted by Izzy Phillips who recently joined other bands as part of the Bands 4 Refugees collective to help raise money for Help Refugees. Tickets cost £8.