Reliquia + Social Youth Cult + Gnawing Hunger
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Social Youth Cult
Social Youth Cult are a post-punk group that love to cultivate the unusual. The budding
group are a force to be reckoned with in the gothic world, both in attitude and sound.
Having shed the skin of their early darkwave-esque efforts, SYC now command
attention via a heavy, rhythmic sound reminiscent of early Bauhaus. Refusing a firm
definition, their sound is atmospheric, yet sporadic; outward, yet introspective; gothic, yet Gang of Four. Social Youth Cult are in fine form, returning from an array of cross-
country dates that both stunned and captivated new listeners. The band’s debut album ‘The Lighthouse’ will be released on the 2nd November 2025.
Dark Entry: Social Youth Cult + Hurtsfall + Lefthouse + Of Cruelty + Malediction
Five hours of varied and eccentric goth and post-punk, headlined by seasoned Newcastle-based band Social Youth Cult
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Nottingham
28 November 2025
Corpus Delicti + Social Youth Cult
Formed in Nice in 1992, Corpus Delicti quickly made their mark on gothic rock with their debut Twilight (1993), followed by two more genre-defining albums before disbanding in 1997. Their fusion of post-punk energy and dark melody earned international acclaim, a US tour, and a lasting cult following. Over two decades later, their reputation has only grown: reissues on Cleopatra Records, praise from Postpunk.com, Ascension, and Sens Critique (which lists them among the 35 must-have gothic rock bands alongside Bauhaus, The Cure, and Joy Division), and a dedicated global fanbase keeping their legacy alive. Reuniting in 2022 with drummer Laurent
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Newcastle upon Tyne
February 20
Social Youth Cult + Art Gallery + Dull
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Lancaster
February 23
Black Rain + Social Youth Cult + Mercury Machine
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Newcastle upon Tyne
March 14
The InSect + Social Youth Cult + Blinded By Passion
London’s The InSect release their first full-length album, “As It Ever Was,” in March 2026. Playing new tracks plus material from their two previous EPs, The InSect deliver theatricality, passion and otherworldly sounds in a compelling live performance that is not soon forgotten. Support from Newcastle’s Social Youth Cult, a young band rapidly rising in the post-punk scene in the North. They recently released their first album, “The Lighthouse,” drawing favourable comparisons with Bauhaus and Sex Gang Children. Plus London’s Blinded By Passion, a rising band blending darkwave, synthpop and postpunk sounds into a rich tapestry of haunting melancholy.
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London
April 19
Vazum + Social Youth Cult + Black Rain
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Newcastle upon Tyne
June 25
Darker Days 2026: Sweet Ermengarde + The March Violets + Salvation + Vazum + The Black Capes + NU:N + Elkapath + Zeitgeist Zero + Dead Invi Eye + Amnesiak + Iamtheshadow + Black Rose Moves + My Funeral Dance + Guillotine Dream + Hurtsfall + Social Youth Cult + Black Rain + The Medea Project + The Judas Kiss
Darker Days Festival is a dark alternative festival, the festival takes place at The International, Garden St, Leicester LE1 3UA.From Friday 26th to Sunday 28th of June 2026. Weekend tickets are on sale now Day splits will be added at a later date. The complete line up for Darker Days 2026! Friday 26th of June Sweet ErmengardeVAZUMElkapathAmnesiakMy Funeral Dance Saturday 27th of June The March VioletsThe Black CapesZeitgeist ZeroIAMTHESHADOW Guillotine DreamHurtsfallBlack RainThe Medea Project Sunday 28th of June SalvationNu:nDead Invi EyeBlack Rose MovesSocial Youth CultThe Judas Kiss We are so so excited to have all these amazing bands so much
Leicester
June 26
Flowers for Sophie: Westenra + Social Youth Cult + Courtesan + Machiner + Doberwoman + Tiny Forehead + A Short Dark Stranger
Calling all weirdos, moshers, freaks and creatures of the night… Once again, dark machinations are afoot and coming to The Fulford Arms in York! Come join us for a celebration of grass roots and well established gothic and post-punk noise (and for a good cause) as we present.. FLOWERS FOR SOPHIE Our humble social support network has endeavoured to bring you this event by popular demand. Come and enjoy the a full afternoon and evening, and be in absolute awe of some of the very best the alternative subculture has to offer. From Post-Punk offerings to the very best in
York
August 15
Lesbian Bed Death + Social Youth Cult
Lesbian Bed Death are unleashing their special potion of Gothic Punk and Metal across the UK to promote their new album and movie, Satan’s Cellar. With their love of Horror, theatre, the occult and the macabre, expect Lesbian Bed Death to bring an unmissable show featuring a mix of new material and fan favourites.
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