darkwave post-punk gothic-rock alternative

FLOWERS FOR SOPHIE

Date

Saturday 15 August 2026

Start time

15:30

Venue

The Fulford Arms

About this gig

Benefit gig at The Fulford Arms featuring post-punk, gothic rock and atmospheric bands. A daytime-to-evening bill with local acts and proceeds donated to the Sophie Lancaster Foundation.

Line-up

Dark Stranger

Poetic northern power-pop with bite

Leeds, England

Power pop post-punk

Westenra

Melodic Whitby gothic rock trio

Whitby, England

Gothic rock

Youth Cult

Newcastle post-punk with jagged edges

Newcastle, England

Post-punk

Machiner

Widescreen atmospheric guitars and synths

England

Atmospheric post-punk

Dee Boyd

Solo performer with dark tones

England

Alternative dark folk

Tiny Forehead

DIY visuals and electronic textures

England

Electronic visuals

Promoters

Flowers in the Boneyard

unknown

A slightly shambolic home for goths on the fringes of the scene. Runs local nights and small festivals, focused on grassroots bookings and community fundraising.