Following the recent release of their second studio album ‘I Want the World‘, Sheffield’s based punk-rockers Hands Off Gretel brought their grungey vibes down South and played The Hope & Ruin on a Saturday night.
Fronted by Lauren Tate, Hands Off Gretel gave it their all in the intimate venue. After getting 4 K’s from Kerrang! for their newly released album and judging by tonight’s performance, they’re going to need to move to higher capacity venues very soon!

Hands Off Gretel, photo by Gili Dailes

Hands Off Gretel, photo by Gili Dailes

Lauren Tate- Hands Off Gretel, photo by Gili Dailes

Becky Baldwin – Hands Off Gretel, photo by Gili Dailes

Sean Bon – Hands Off Gretel, photo by Gili Dailes

Becky Baldwin – Hands Off Gretel, photo by Gili Dailes

Lauren Tate- Hands Off Gretel, photo by Gili Dailes

Lauren Tate- Hands Off Gretel, photo by Gili Dailes

Lauren Tate- Hands Off Gretel, photo by Gili Dailes

Becky Baldwin – Hands Off Gretel, photo by Gili Dailes

Hands Off Gretel, photo by Gili Dailes

Hands Off Gretel, photo by Gili Dailes

Hands Off Gretel, photo by Gili Dailes

Becky Baldwin and Lauren Tate – Hands Off Gretel, photo by Gili Dailes

Hands Off Gretel, photo by Gili Dailes

Becky Baldwin – Hands Off Gretel, photo by Gili Dailes

Lauren Tate- Hands Off Gretel, photo by Gili Dailes

Lauren Tate- Hands Off Gretel, photo by Gili Dailes
Supporting Hands Off Gretel were Brightonian MY-HI which were absolutely incredible. Unfortunately we couldn’t catch Preacher and Ragweed, but here are some photos from MY-HI’s excellent set:

MY-HI, photo by Gili Dailes

MY-HI, photo by Gili Dailes

MY-HI, photo by Gili Dailes

MY-HI, photo by Gili Dailes

MY-HI, photo by Gili Dailes

MY-HI, photo by Gili Dailes

MY-HI, photo by Gili Dailes

MY-HI, photo by Gili Dailes

MY-HI, photo by Gili Dailes

MY-HI, photo by Gili Dailes

MY-HI, photo by Gili Dailes

MY-HI, photo by Gili Dailes
Hands Off Gretel with support from MY-HI, Ragweed and Preacher @ The Hope & Ruin
April 6th, 2019
Photos by Gili Dailes