Acacia UK

Acacia (formerly Paisley Parc) are a rock band from Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, featuring Jack Mason, Ieuan Evans, Connor Jones, and John O'Reilly. Their music blends gritty riffs, melodic hooks, and storytelling lyrics inspired by their upbringing and experiences, always aiming to bring energy and optimism to their audience. As Paisley Parc, the band earned praise in Wonderland Magazine, airplay on BBC Radio Wales, and toured the UK in 2022/23 with singles Complicated, Something On You, and Don’t Play Stupid, recorded with Grammy-nominated producer Romesh Dodangoda. In 2024, they stepped back to write new material, finishing the year with a hometown show and a support slot alongside Revoker and Florence Black. In 2025, the band rebranded as Acacia, a name rooted in Jack and Ieuan’s beginnings on Acacia Avenue, where their friendship and love of music first sparked. They were joined by new drummer John O'Reilly marking a fresh new chapter. Acacia headlined a sold out hometown rebrand show on 22nd November 2025. In 2026, they have hit the studio, recording with Tristan Thomas from Florence Black as the new producer. The band plan to bring their music to more stages and festivals across the UK. They have entered Battle of The Bands at Clwb Crown 30th April, followed by a festival slot at Clwb Crown 23rd May.