July is Mannequin's birthday month, so we're going to start celebrations with a massive concert featuring SIX BANDS, including an exclusive UK performance by the eminent, Emmy-studded US band, BETTY.

BETTY is a five-piece pop rock band fronted by Elizabeth Ziff, Alyson Palmer and Amy Ziff (L to R above) from New York City. The band's signature sound is tight harmonies, infectious melodies and evocative lyrics layered over strong grooves. Since 1986, BETTY has performed memorable and exciting live shows in clubs, theatres and arenas all over the world. 

BETTY has eight recordings, including their latest cd, "Bright & Dark", produced by David Maurice (Kelis).  This album, their most ambitious yet, drops 6/6/09.

In addition to gigging and recording, BETTY wrote and starred in the hit Off-Broadway show, BETTY RULES directed by Michael Greif (Rent, Next To Normal, Gray Gardens). They write and place music for television and major motion pictures, including the theme songs for Showtime Television's iconic The L Word, Stacy London's title show, HBO Family's Encyclopedia , HBO's Real Sex , Comedy Central's Out On The Edge, too many more to mention, and films for Disney and Touchstone.

Their acting appearances on The L Word and Ugly Betty have catapulted the members of this beloved cult band to wilder international recognition. Their work has won them two Emmys, the BMI Excellence in Career Award, the BMI Film and Television Award for Theme Song for The L Word and numerous humanitarian awards for their activist work.

Activists originally from Washington DC, BETTY began as an edgy a'cappella/spoken word/techno-beat trio. Fierce Elizabeth (vocals, guitar), funky Alyson (vocals, bass) and funny Amy (vocals, cello) are the songwriters and arrangers, while virtuoso guitarist Tony Salvatore and sizzling drummer Mino Gori complete the band.

BETTY is known for fighting fiercely for causes in which they believe. They have helped raise close to $50,000,000 by lending their voices, talent and support to organizations fighting to right the world.

For fans of the L word, and Ugly Betty this will mean something. Deep down.

All SIX BANDS are capable of seriously exciting manoeuvres with musical instruments, and when the bands are finally over, MDMX will be taking ownership of your ears.

The LINE UP...

BETTY

SUBSTATIC

THE VOYEURIST

MAIGHREAD

BEESTINGS

CINNAMON ANTICS

DJ set from MDMX

£10 in advance or £12 on the night, doors at 7pm, live music 8pm - midnight