In the Black MidSOMMAR 20-21st June 2026 (Night Shift 10th Anniversary!)
Schedule
Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Doncaster Unitarians | Doncaster, EN
We're trying a summer festival! In Doncaster at a fabulous venue which has roots going back to 1740!The Doncaster Unitarians are a wonderfully open minded religious organisation operating under the banner of christianity but absolutely pro LGBTQ+ and basically everything good. And basically pretty much open to everyone..
In this event (full details of acts to be fully confirmed) we have (in alphabetical order)
Byronic Sex & Exile - The ultimate in romantic era goth fabulous. A staple at many of our events over the years and head honcho of Goth City. Has played many festivals such as Deadinburgh, Infest and Tomorrows Ghosts..
Cadence Noir - They went down a storm at the sheffield festival last year with and incredible connection to the audience which truly makes them an absolute sensation. This, combined with the utterly irresistble folk/rock metal sound, always makes it a spectacular event whenever they play.
Dierotica who were going to be playing the sheffield festival last year but sadly couldn't make it in the end. A supremely fine example of a classic goth sound mixed with a touch of shoegaze. They have always hugely impressed us and now have added a drummer to make things even more fabulous..
The Glass House Museum - Something of a stalwart of Night Shift events having played In The Black Midwinter pretty much every year.. But if you don't know these legends they're a three piece band from the West Midlands, They create original post punk / alternative rock music because it keeps them off the streets getting into trouble. Apparently.
Jan Doyle Band - The band ubiquitous to Night Shift events as they are the band behind the promotion and indeed writing this right now. And this event is also the 50th birthday party of Derek who is the head honcho of that project..
Jackhno - Doncaster's super techno punk. Bliteringly danceable tunes with a frequently political side. You can bet this is all very very anti Tory/Reform et al. Jackhno often known for hosting music events at Doncaster Skate park, being involved in other festivals of the past (such as Mother Fhungus) and various Emoms and some amazing DJ sets.
John Merrick's Remains - Doncaster's fabulous electro goths who also have been a significant staple of Night Shift events over the years.. Now with a new line up from the original that you would have seen at our festival two years ago in Sheffield...
Passion Play - Doncaster's post punk stalwarts run by Tony Nicholson who now fronts John Merrick's Remains too. Tony also played the first Night Shift event in 2016 in Doncaster..
Sister Chain & Brother John who absolutely captivated us at first encounter with their self described 'parlour punk' sound..
Musically centered around vocals alonside distorted guitar (with the occasional bit of percussion) their performances are always utterly stunning with considerable vehemence where needed contasting to times of great subtlety.
Syd.31 - The monsters of Industrial Punk (with actually some Doncaster roots after a fashion) and who played the second Night Shift event way back in 2016 at the Leopard here in Doncaster.. A powerful explosion on stage and powerful no holds barred sound...
Tommy Biscuits - AKA Lawrence Mahmood of the Papashangos. Hugely involved and renowned in the punk scene and known for being quite the anarchic performer -mixing on stage wildness with a certain sense of the ridiculous and absurd. The name may reference a certain other Tommy that has been a problem but sounds more like some fruit juice drink.. A totally unique experience.
More details coming soon..
Where is it happening?
Doncaster Unitarians, 5 Wood Street, Doncaster, DN1 3, United Kingdom
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