Alt Vinyl Newcastle | 20 Years at Lubber Fiend

Alt Vinyl Celebrates 20 Years at The Lubber Fiend

Alt Vinyl celebrates 20 years at The Lubber Fiend Newcastle on 17 December 2026 with :Zoviet*France, Richard Dawson, Nev Clay and more.

September 13, 2026

Alt Vinyl 20 Years celebration artwork — Alt Vinyl 20 Years Celebration. Official event artwork via Fatsoma.

Alt Vinyl Newcastle marks 20 years with a special celebration at The Lubber Fiend on Thursday 17 December 2026, bringing together :Zoviet*France, Richard Dawson, brb>voicecoil and Nev Clay alongside Stagger Lee, Jazzfinger and Alt Vinyl DJs.

The anniversary night puts a distinctly Newcastle line-up into one of the city’s most independent-minded venues. Running from 7pm until 11pm, the event reflects the breadth of music Alt Vinyl has supported over two decades, moving between experimental sound, songwriting, electronics and the more abrasive edges of the local underground.

Alt Vinyl Newcastle celebrates 20 years

Alt Vinyl has long been part of Newcastle’s independent music landscape, and the anniversary bill feels deliberately rooted in that history. :Zoviet*France bring an experimental legacy that stretches back decades, while Richard Dawson has become one of the North East’s most distinctive songwriters, building an international audience without losing the singular character of his work.

Elsewhere on the bill, brb>voicecoil and Nev Clay widen the musical range further. Clay’s songwriting has been closely tied to the Newcastle scene for years, while the wider line-up gives the evening the feel of a genuine community celebration rather than a standard touring package.

The Lubber Fiend is a natural home for the night. Since opening, the venue has become an important space for adventurous live music in Newcastle, particularly shows that sit outside the mainstream touring circuit. Its compact setting should also suit a bill designed around artists whose work rewards close listening as much as volume.

A North East-heavy anniversary bill

Local music is at the centre of this one. Richard Dawson and Nev Clay both have deep North East connections, while the event’s wider cast draws heavily on the city’s experimental and independent culture. Stagger Lee, Jazzfinger and Alt Vinyl DJs complete the celebration and should help give the night a broader party feel between the live sets.

The event is listed for Thursday 17 December 2026, with an advertised 7pm start and 11pm finish. It is an 18+ event. Timings and line-ups can change, so check The Lubber Fiend, Alt Vinyl or the official ticket page before travelling.