Smaller - Badly Badly 30th Anniversary Show

25 Apr 2026

Camp and Furnace

Smaller return to Camp and Furnace to celebrate 30 years of their cult debut album Badly Badly.

Formed in Liverpool in the early 1990s, Smaller were a key part of the UK indie and Britpop underground. Closely linked with the Gallagher brothers, the band famously supported Oasis on stadium tours, and their track Is features Noel Gallagher on guitar — a collaboration that firmly places Smaller within the inner circle of the era’s most important British bands.

Released in 1997, Badly Badly has since achieved cult status and is regularly cited by fans and critics as one of the great overlooked albums of the Britpop era. Noel Gallagher has publicly named it among his favourite albums of all time, cementing its legacy as a record that influenced far beyond its original release.

This special anniversary show brings Badly Badly back to the stage in full spirit — raw, emotional, melodic and unmistakably 90s.

What To Expect On The Night:

A celebration of Badly Badly alongside key tracks from Smaller’s catalogue
Fan favourites including Wasted, Is and other cult classics
Gritty alternative rock with melodic Britpop hooks
A passionate, high-energy live show marking a major milestone

Mexican Dogs open the night with their own driving, guitar-led alternative rock – setting the tone for an evening rooted in 90s indie heritage.

This night is ideal for fans of:

90s indie, alternative rock and Britpop
Oasis, The La’s, Cast, The Lightning Seeds
Liverpool’s rich guitar-band lineage
Cult bands with genuine influence and credibility

Whether you followed Smaller from the start or are discovering them now, this is a rare chance to experience a band whose impact still resonates.

Join a knowledgeable crowd at Camp and Furnace for a night celebrating one of Liverpool’s most respected alternative bands — intimate, loud and packed with atmosphere.

Strobe & flashing lights may be used
Filming and photography may take place for social media and promotional use