The Men They Couldn't Hang

A concert by The Men They Couldn't Hang, the British punk folk band formed in London in 1984, at Islington Assembly Hall on Upper Street. The group blends punk rock with folk music.

The Men They Couldn't Hang began in London in 1984, growing out of the squatting and busking scene in Shepherd's Bush. Their debut show was a support slot for Poguemahone at the Electric Ballroom in Camden that year. Since then the band has built a national following over four decades, and their music pairs punk rock energy with folk songwriting, a style often called punk folk. The band lost founder member Stefan Cush during the Covid lockdown and responded by continuing to write, record and play for their fans.

A 2024 anniversary tour marked forty years of the band, and it was accompanied by special events and a best-of release. The band has said it will keep touring through 2026 and plans a new album for that year.

Islington Assembly Hall is a live music venue and events space on Upper Street, part of the Islington Town Hall complex. The building is Grade II listed, and the venue mainly hosts pop, rock and indie concerts. It also runs a Support the Supports campaign that champions opening acts.