LiveWire presents Star Circus

About this event

LiveWire and The Giffard Arms are proud to announce that Star Circus make their welcomed return to the West Midlands on Saturday 16th May 2026!

Following an incredible year of 2025, Star Circus make their welcomed return to The Giffard Arms on Saturday 16th May 2026. 

Doors open 7:30pm

Star Circus are a London-based rock band led by Dave Winkler and Sophie Aurelia Young, influenced by classic rock artists including Queen, Thin Lizzy, Cheap Trick, Def Leppard and Alice Cooper.

The band was formed in 2019 by frontman Dave, whose songwriting caught the attention of radio legend Tony Wilson. The pair worked together on creating the debut album 'Separate Sides' which Tony produced, and was released in December 2022 to an overwhelmingly positive critical response.

Following the album release and several UK tours supporting a host of international acts, Star Circus are making waves on the new wave of classic rock scene. The new album also features various accomplished guest guitarists including Tom Draper (ex Carcass, Spirit Adrift) and Ritchie Mohicano (Dobermann), and the notable addition of Sophie's vocals (including lead vocals on Masquerade). The band also landed a global distribution deal with the Arizona-based record label Renaissance Records. Their sophomore album "From The Wreckage" was released on Friday 13th June 2025, and is available on all the popular streaming and download platforms, on CD and also on vinyl.

"The missing link between ELO and Def Leppard" 

- CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE