Headfirst for Halos Bring Ultraviolet and Albie Crompton to Downcast Studios

Gateshead’s Downcast Studios hosts three North East acts on Friday 23 October as Headfirst for Halos top a bill with Ultraviolet and Albie Crompton of Lad Machine. With advance tickets priced at £6, it’s a chance to catch a full evening of emerging local music without a big-ticket night out.

The show, organised by Beyond Vinyl, takes place at Downcast Studios on Park Lane in Gateshead. Doors open at 7pm and the promoter has confirmed a running order, so anyone hoping to catch every performer should be there early.

Headfirst for Halos headline Downcast Studios

Headfirst for Halos take the headline slot at 9pm, bringing the evening to a close after two support sets. The band have already been appearing on North East bills, including a separate date at The Globe in Newcastle alongside Primitive and DYNAB. This Gateshead appearance is a different show, with a different supporting line-up.

While bigger gigs often dominate the calendar, smaller line-ups like this offer audiences a chance to spend an evening discovering more than the headline act. For Headfirst for Halos, it’s another opportunity to play in front of people following the North East’s independent music scene. For gig-goers, it’s a three-act bill with the timings laid out in advance.

Ultraviolet and Albie Crompton join the bill

Albie Crompton, billed with a reference to Lad Machine, is scheduled to open proceedings at 7.30pm. Ultraviolet follow at 8.15pm before Headfirst for Halos take over at 9pm. That gives each act a distinct place in the evening, rather than leaving early arrivals guessing when the support sets will begin.

All three performers are presented by the organiser as part of a bill showcasing young North East talent. It’s exactly the sort of line-up worth checking from the first act onwards, particularly for anyone interested in following local artists as they pick up more shows across the region.

Tickets and timings

Headfirst for Halos, Ultraviolet and Albie Crompton play Downcast Studios, 69 Park Lane, Gateshead NE8 3JQ, on Friday 23 October 2026. Doors are at 7pm, with sets advertised for 7.30pm, 8.15pm and 9pm respectively. Advance tickets are advertised at £6, with booking fees potentially added at checkout.

Tickets are available through the organiser’s event page. Times and line-ups can change, so check the ticket page before travelling.