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Rosegarden Funeral Party + The Empty Page

Rosegarden Funeral Party has been making their mark on the international post-punk/goth scene since the release of their inaugural EP, the Chopping Block, in 2018. Since then, the band has garnered critical acclaim from Post-Punk.com, LA Weekly, SF Sonic, Dallas Observer, and more. Rosegarden Funeral Party blends traditional gothic sonic stylising with modern pop sensibility that supports emotionally evocative and relatable lyrics about heartbreak and healing. The band heavily focuses on spreading a message of kindness and loving oneself and others. Rosegarden Funeral Party’s music and message have earned them a devoted fanbase that continues to grow.

Manchester

May 29

Lone Assembly + Ro Nova

Lone Assembly are a Swiss quartet blending new wave, romantic synthpop and dark, melancholic post-punk. Formed by Raphaël Bressler (vocals, keyboards), Glenn Le Meur (guitar), Jim Bodeman (bass) and Romain Segu (drums), the band broke through in 2024 with their debut EP That Never Happened — a release rooted in themes of grief, emotional distance and vulnerability, pairing ’80s cold-wave textures with sharp modern production. Their forthcoming debut album Knots & Chains, due February 2026 via Irascible Records, expands on this world with thunderous basslines, hypnotic rhythms, reverb-soaked guitars and atmospheric synths underpinning Bressler’s deep, resonant vocals. Known for their

Manchester

May 20

Blaklight + Spire Circle

Strange events presents: Blaklight (Los Angeles) + Spire Circle £12 adv £15 door7pm until late Fuel Cafe Bar, 448 Wilmslow Road, Withington, M20 3BW(nearest tram stop is West Didsbury or Burton Road) Blaklight:Los Angeles based dark synthpop trio Adam Collier, Brian Belknap & Omar Quiñones. Spire Circle:Manchester based electronic post-punk & dark wave band. 

Manchester

May 20

Apparations + TBC

Apparitions present their first ever weekend event. Expect goth rock, dark alternative, EBM, industrial, darkwave, gothic metal, italo, ethereal wave and more. 7pm-11pm Bands11pm-3am Nightclub

Manchester

May 9

IST IST + Desperate Journalist + The Youth Play

Manchester’s IST IST return with their fifth studio album ‘DAGGER’ – the follow-up to 2024’s ‘Light A Bigger Fire’ which charted at number 25 in the UK, breaking them into the Top 40 for the first time. Once again collaborating with producer Joseph Cross (Hurts, Lana Del Rey, Courteeners) the record finds the band returning to their electronic-infused post-punk roots after making a leap into more mainstream sensibilities last time out. Over their decade as a band so far, IST IST have forged a formidable reputation on word of mouth excitement, amassing a dedicated cult following in the process. Operating

Manchester

May 1

Pink Turns Blue + The Snake Corps

Stigmata Presents The Black Swan UK Tour 2026 PINK TURNS BLUEPlus Special GuestsTHE SNAKE CORPS German Post-Punk Legends Pink Turns Blue on Tour in Support of New Album “Black Swan” Since forming in 1985, German post-punk stalwarts Pink Turns Blue have refined their sound into something unmistakably their own—elegant in its minimalism, emotive in its delivery, and enduring in its relevance. From their early breakthrough with If Two Worlds Kiss to their newest release, Black Swan, the Berlin-based trio has remained a vital force in the international post-punk community, shaping and reshaping the genre across decades. Black Swan, the band’s

Manchester

April 30

The Nosferatu + Manuskript + Dhampyres

Stigmata Presents The Nosferatu + Special Guests TBA Thursday 23 April 2026 Early Bird: £15 until 31/12/25 Advance: £20 until 23/4/26 WeGotTickets: https://wegottickets.com/event/684570 Fatsoma: https://www.fatsoma.com/e/3xoy6qi9/the-nosferatu-uk-tour-manchester Skiddle: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Rebellion-Manchester./Stigmata-Presents-Nosferatu/41642796/ Age Restrictions: 14+ (Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult) The Nosferatu are a UK gothic rock band formed from the ashes of the original Rise era Nosferatu formed in 1987, playing rousing rock anthems, with thunderous guitars and exquisite symphonic orchestration, combined with booming baritone vocals. Since reforming in 2019 The Nosferatu have played many festivals including Wave Gothic Treffen (DE), Castle Party (PL), Amphi (DE), NCN (DE), Stella Nomine (DE), Tomorrows

Manchester

April 23

Creeper + The Howling

Creeper will tour the UK and Ireland with a special run of intimate shows focused entirely on their ’Sanguivore’ era, performing songs from volumes I and II in small rooms for the first time.

Manchester

April 22

Elegia + Parade Ground

Elegia’s moving feast for EBM and darkwave fiends host Parade Ground, legendary pioneers of ’80s Belgian cold wave, whose anthem ‘Gold Rush’ has been played at every Elegia thus far. During the mid-late ’80s Parade Ground issued a classic run of LPs + EPs produced by Front 242, effectively making them Patrick Codenys and co.’s more pop-wise, dadaist sibling unit. More recently Dark Entries’ reissues and comps have reaffirmed Parade Ground’s pioneering status for EBM veterans and wavey youngbloods snagged on their sharp rhythms and ohrwurm hooks.

Salford

April 16

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