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DeadWax + Guests
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Ever heard of Alt. Grime?
Born from a passion for heavy music and nurtured in the sweatbox clubs of northern UK, DeadWax are a fierce, genre-bending force of nature and have gained a reputation for explosive engaging live shows, packed with furious energy and provoking lyrics which are instantly relatable.
Forming over 10 years ago the band bear a unique fusion, attributed to a wide musical palette of; metal, grime, hip-hop and dance music. The endearing bravado is brought about by frontman Jake Milburn, Solomon Price (bass), Henry Skinner (guitar) and Ben Millington (drums).
Jarred Up Presents: This Will Destroy Your Ears
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Jarred Up Presents:
This Will Destroy Your Ears
This Will Destroy Your Ears were born in 2018 in the southwest of France and hit the UK roads straight away, sharing stages with USA Nails, JOHN, and Black Midi. That first tour—in a battered Renault Master affectionately nicknamed Georges by the Brits—set the tone: loud, raw, no-nonsense, and fiercely DIY.
In 2019, the band recorded their debut album CLEAR with Dorian Verdier (JC Satàn) and Boris Lehachoir in their self-built Angresse HQ, pARPAINg, before having it mixed in London by Wayne Adams (Petbrick, Green Lung). It was released on their own label, Cowboy À La Mode. Moving back and forth between the French and UK scenes, This Will Destroy Your Ears kept gigging, collaborating, and growing. In 2022, they took part in À TOI À MOI, a 12″ split celebrating “musical mingling,” alongside Shoefiti (FR), The Eurosuite (UK), and Naguals (UK).
That same year, they received support from The Inspector Cluzo and hit the road again (with LIFE, among others), releasing their second album Everybody Knows Mickey, recorded with Henri D’Armancourt (Steve Amber, The Psychotic Monks), mixed by Alex Greaves (Heavy Lungs, LICE), and released via Cowboy À La Mode, À Tant Rêver Du Roi (FR) and Brutalist Records (UK). The album was warmly received on both sides of the Channel and drew attention from the French national press.
From 2022 to 2024, the trio played extensively alongside bands like Slift, METZ, Frustration, Pogo Car Crash Control, PENICHE, and Stuffed Foxes, refining a live sound that’s raw, noisy, sometimes tender — and always loud. Because yes, This Will Destroy Your Ears love people… they just tend to tell them a bit too loudly. Meanwhile, they built Recording United, their own studio nestled in the heart of Kontainer, a multidisciplinary hub in the Landes — part Warhol’s Factory, part Death By Audio’s DIY activism.
Their third album, FUNLAND, is the first to be entirely recorded there. Inspired by their UK tours — and especially the decaying Technicolor charm of Blackpool — the album takes its name from a run-down amusement park: a magical mess of dying slot machines, sad clowns, and buzzing neon. A pop nightmare postcard, somewhere between David Lynch and Stephen King.
Produced and mixed by Ben Hampson (DITZ, Lambrini Girls) and mastered by Katie Tavini (Bloc Party, Los Bitchos), FUNLAND will be released on October 10, 2025 via Luik Music (BE), À Tant Rêver Du Roi (FR), Cowboy À La Mode, and Conicle Records (on cassette, of course).
£9 ADV
Doors- 7:45pm
Lightning Threads
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LIGHTNING THREADS + JOHNNY D & THE SPACE CADETS
SIDNEY & MATILDA (SHEFFIELD). 7:30PM. 22 NOVEMBER 2025.
Please be aware there are no physical tickets for this event. Please bring ID on the night.
Dreams: A Night of Fleetwood Mac
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Join us at Sidney and Matilda on Saturday 22nd November, as we pay homage to one of the most loved rock bands of all time and celebrate the iconic era of the 70’s.
Unleash your inner rock ‘n’ roller with the legendary sounds of Fleetwood Mac. Expect to hear all of the bands biggest hits from across the decades, including The Chain, Gypsy, Oh Well, Dreams, Little Lies and all the rest of their ultimate classics.
So dig out your best pair of flared jeans or your signature shawl and join us on the dancefloor for a throwback night like no other.
Fleetwood Mac / Stevie Nicks / ELO / Blondie / David Bowie / Elton John / Chic / Bee Gees / Queen / The Beatles / Steely Dan / Donna Summer / Earth, Wind & Fire / T Rex / Boney M / Prince and loads more
Limited £2 tickets available for the first 10 people!
SONIC: Sheffield vs Manchester
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Get ready Sheffield, your big indie night out is here… On Saturday 22nd November, we’re putting the indie greats of the North head to head for our Sheffield vs Manchester SONIC Special.
Everyone’s favourite resident DJ Adam Morley, will be spinning the biggest tracks from musical legends including Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, Pulp, Courteeners, The Smiths, Pale Waves and loads more.
This one is a firm favourite and sells out in advance every year, so grab your tickets now to secure your place. Come and see why this is Sheffield’s most loved indie club night.
Tickets are limited and will guarantee entry for this one, so secure your place to be sure!
King Effers
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KING EFFERS (SHEFFIELD PUNKY REGGAE) - HEADLINERS
In 2019, having got fed up with censorship and silly social media algorithms, Sheffield’s long standing politico-punks The F*kwits changed their name to King Effers, perhaps a little easier on the tongue.
Mr Keef and Chris (The F*kwits) were joined by Tank (Freekspert) on drums, and Muzz (Artery/Faerground Accidents) on bass. With a love of all things punk, reggae and rocksteady it was only a matter of time before the sound turned into a highly-charged punky reggae party.
Having toured the UK and Germany and negotiated the perils and pitfalls of the covid lockdowns, the band finally managed to procure enough studio time and complete the recordings of what would become the first King Effers album entitled ‘Soap Box’, to be released on Holy Dotage Records on Dec 1st 2023
Line up:
Mr Keef – Vocals & Guitar
Guitar Chris – Guitar & B-Vocals
Muzz – Bass & B-Vocals
Tank – Drums & Percussion.
"Support on the night comes from;"
The PUNCTURISTS are a female-fronted 4 piece Melodic Garage Punk band who currently rehearse in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England, UK. Members also live in Goole and Grimsby.
The line up is:
Dale Farrow – Bass
Gail Townsend – Singer
Martin Gregory – Drums
Patrick Crawford – Guitar
Free entry
Starts at 6pm
Sidney&Matilda Presents: World News
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Sidney & Matilda Presents:
World News
World News are a London-based quartet creating jangly, atmospheric and dreamy guitar-driven
music. Last year, they released 2 standout EP's, all brimful of their trademark addictive guitar
lines, seductive melodies and ever-guessing moods. Recently nominated in Stereogum's 40
Best New Artists of 2024, and featured in SPIN's and The FADER's artists to watch in 2025, this
year they've set their sights on their debut album.
£7 ADV / £10 OTD
Sidney&Matilda Presents: Unbound
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Sidney & Matilda Presents:
Unbound + The Zebedees + Blank Canvas
£7 ADV / £10 OTD
Doors - 7:45pm
Sidney&Matilda Presents: Jasmine Lowe
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Sidney & Matilda Presents:
Jasmine Lowe + Narwhals + Counterproducts
£6 ADV / £9 OTD
Doors - 7:45pm
Sidney&Matilda Presents: Tellyeaters
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Sidney & Matilda Presents:
Tellyeaters + Imaginary Husband + Muraki
£6 ADV / £10 OTD
Doors- 7:45pm
Pineapple Bandits
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Pineapple Bandits play their first headline show in Sheffield. Accompanied by guests (tba), for a night of fun, fast paced riffs, and songs to stay in your head for days to come. Be there or be square!
Sidney&Matilda Presents: Shattered Cogs
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Sidney & Matilda Presents:
Shattered Cogs + Patchwork Dots + The Hoodoos
£7 ADV / £10 OTD
Doors - 7:45pm
Jarred Up Xmas Party
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The Jarred Up Xmas Party returns with 3 new bands!
We have Nirvana, My Chemical Romance and The White Stripes all making the commute to raise some funds for The Archer Project!
£5 ADV TICKETS
DOORS- 7:30PM
Concrete Cats Christmas Special
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Come join us for a jolly good time at our Christmas Special event! Get into the festive spirit with live music, delicious food, and maybe even a visit from Santa himself. The event will be held at Sidney & Matilda, a cozy venue perfect for celebrating the holiday season. Don't miss out on this opportunity to mingle with fellow Concrete Cats fans and spread some Christmas cheer. See you there!
Sidney&Matilda Presents: Big Sexy Noise
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BIG SEXY NOISE is the volcanic union of LYDIA LUNCH, the iconic American indie provocateur, with the
dark, swaggering energy of GALLON DRUNK — the cult London outfit known for their swampy,
blues-soaked bursts of sound.
£20 ADV TICKETS
DOORS- 7:30PM
Sons Of The City + Guests - Album Launch
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Sons of the City launch their debut album "The Glue that held us together" at Sidney & Matilda with Special Guests
Keyside
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Liverpool four-piece KEYSIDE blend classic Northern guitar-pop sensibilities with emotionally charged storytelling and a sound that’s fast becoming their own. Led by frontman Dan Parker – his unmistakable Liverpudlian lilt carrying both grit and grace – their songs are rich in feeling, full of melody, and grounded in real-life experience.
Their lyrics don’t shy away from difficult truths – touching on everything from isolation and addiction to hope and redemption – yet the band’s instinct for a soaring hook gives their music its unique pull. Tracks like 'Angeline', 'Nikita', and 'Runaway' have marked them as natural songwriters, winning praise and support across BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music, BBC Introducing, Radio X and Amazing Radio.
Onstage, KEYSIDE have built a reputation for raw, joyful live shows. Their first UK headline tour sold out at a blistering pace, followed by standout support slots with Blossoms, Royston Club, Mantra of the Cosmos and Shed Seven. Festival highlights include YNOT, On The Waterfront and Salt ’n’ Tar.
Their latest single 'Michael (What’s Your Call?)', produced by Chris Taylor (The Coral, Blossoms), channels the ambition of The Stone Roses and the urgency of Fontaines D.C. – a clear sign KEYSIDE are not just rising, they’re arriving.
KEYSIDE are: Dan Parker (vocals, acoustic guitar) Ben Cassidy (lead guitar) Max Gibson (bass, backing vocals) Oisin McAvoy (drums)
Strange Days: Benefits
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Benefits play their debut Sheffield headline show this November.
Forming in 2019 and consisting of Kingsley Hall on vocals and Robbie Major on synths,
beats and noise, Benefits quickly evolved into a group that aims to merge noise, house,
hip hop, industrial rock, electronica, and an angry social media feed to get it’s point
across.
A resolutely DIY outfit they have managed to gain fans as diverse as Sleaford Mods,
Steve Albini, Black Francis, Garbage, Jehnny Beth and Elijah Wood as well as getting
significant features in the NME, Rolling Stone, the Guardian, and the Quietus.
In 2023 they released their debut album “NAILS” on Invada Records which garnered
significant critical acclaim as well as numerous album of the year nods, most
significantly from Louder Than War magazine and BBC6music.
An inspiring, loud and formidable live outfit they kept the momentum going with their
follow up album, “Constant Noise”, which topped the list of best reviewed albums in
the world when released in March 2025.
Brogeal
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From small-town Falkirk in central Scotland the folk-punk-indie-pop five-piece have big ideas, with a reputation as one of the best live bands in Britain, their communal, sing-along, delirious anthems igniting mosh-pit madness throughout the UK, Ireland and beyond.
Everybody loves them.
Sheffield Sound Social
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Sound Social is a fundraiser event for Epilepsy Society! People can come down, meet each other and listen to some live music for a good cause in a relaxed and laid-back environment. This is a safe space for everyone! There will be NO FLASHING LIGHTS at this event.
Goth King Resurrection: Black Celebration
£7 CASH ON THE DOOR
Goth King Resurrection brings you the next chapter in the Black Celebration story, a night of fire and ice…
From the 8th hour in the great hall at Sidney & Matilda, DJ Dionysus & DJ Vega Bukowski unveil an incendiary fusion of Gothic Rock, Dark Wave, and Post-Punk, quenched through the shimmering echoes of Neofolk and Neomedieval, and tempered by the glacial sounds of Cold Wave, and the grinding rhythms of Industrial and Goth Metal. As the 11th hour strikes, we will descend into the underground chamber where darker, pulsating beats and eerie, thunderous vibes penetrate the haze and half-light. Amidst dancing, ceremony, and revelry, we shall go deeper and longer into the darkest hours until the end of the night.
Gather with us to celebrate dark sounds for dark souls…
8 – 11pm // DJ pre-club set in the Bar // free entry
11pm – 4am // Club night in the Basement // £7 cash on the door
Camisado
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Camisado hit Sidney and Matilda for the release of BRAND NEW DESIGN alongside the incredible bands Dahlia and Sour Breath.
Big Sets, Big Sounds. Bring your best two step.
| Sorebones | with Sundress, Velcrow, Yurn
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Following a dazzling performance at Sheffield’s Yellow Arch Studios earlier in the year, Sorebones return to host their biggest party yet.
This time, they’re heading underground — bringing their noisy alternative dream pop to the atmospheric, 200-cap basement of Sidney & Matilda. Feels like the one, doesn’t it?
Joining them are Sheffield indie-pop sweethearts Sundress, along with London-based post-punk Velcrow and dreamy garage-rock outfit Yurn.
Tickets: £10
Ages: 16+
Saturday 15th November
Love Room presents Wallace, Sasha, Hames
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After a short summer hiatus Love Room is back for its 3rd instalment in Sheffield. This time we're upping the ante with a stacked lineup in a killer venue. Get out and dance. See you in 3D :)
Strange Days: SCALER
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Based in Bristol, UK, SCALER (fka SCALPING) are a four-piece band: Isaac Jones on drums, James Rushforth on bass guitar, Nick Berthoud on guitar and Alex Hill on electronics. For the last five years, SCALER have been writing, recording and performing music together, trying to answer the question that guides their work; “How can a band bridge the gap between live guitar music and live electronic music?”
The new single “LOAM” marks a new chapter for SCALER. Having connected with one another following the release of their highly praised 2022 debut album “Void”, the band’s collaboration with Daniel Avery sees the band lean further into their club and dance-based influences. Combining adrenaline fuelled rhythms with euphoric synths that ebb and flow around their heavier sensibilities.
Speaking on the single, SCALER says "When the opportunity to work with Daniel Avery came up we obviously jumped at it; we’ve been fans of his for a long time and working on these tracks with him really helped us be more decisive, to trust our gut and not overcomplicate things."
Jarred up: Hotel Lux
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Jarred Up Presents:
Hotel Lux
Once contenders for the mantle of Britain’s most self-conscious band — guilty, by their own admission, of pandering to audiences’ tastes following their move from Pompey to London — Hotel Lux have crafted an identity that is truly their own on bold debut album ‘Hands Across The Creek’. But in 2020, the roots of Hotel Lux’s transformation were soon in place. The band’s classic influences — Dr Feelgood, The Stranglers, Ian Dury — meshed with the sounds of artists like Neil Young, Brian Eno and The Waterboys, and, in the end, Hotel Lux found themselves “doing the whole ‘haha, that’s what the fourth album will sound like’ thing” on their first, they say. They decamped to The Wirral, with Bill Ryder-Jones (The Coral; Arctic Monkeys) as multi-faceted influences, £20 Casio keyboards and marauding song structures fell into place. Lead single ‘Common Sense’ was influenced by ‘80s group the Beautiful South and inspired by the RMT strikes, trade union leader Mick Lynch, and the media’s treatment of Jeremy Corbyn. It’s a rhythmic anthem full of funk bass, machine gun snares and clattering guitars reminiscent of Television or Glasgow icons Orange Juice. It's the band’s most euphoric and danceable single to date. With ‘Hands Across The Creek’ set for release in early 2023, Hotel Lux look set to become something their early critics might have not foreseen: a band full of confidence, with the ability to transcend their peers and carve out their own corner of British music tapestry.
£13.50 ADV
Doors- 7:45pm
Sidney&Matilda Presents: Kodin Hill N' The Pressed Pills
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Sidney & Matilda Presents:
Kodin Hill N' The Pressed Pills
+ Baddy Issues + Zibel
Doors - 7:45pm
£7 ADV / £10 OTD
Sidney&Matilda Presents: The Kostanzas
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Sidney & Matilda Presents:
The Kostanzas + Psychoscally + Night Flies
Doors- 7:45pm
£5 ADV / £8 OTD
Sidney&Matilda Presents: Flying Rats
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Sidney & Matilda Presents:
Flying Rats + The Drop Jonnies + Don't Shoot The Messenger!
£5 ADV / £8 OTD
Doors- 7:45pm
Aaron Rowe
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When you watch Aaron Rowe on stage, he anchors himself behind the mic, broad shouldered and wide eyed whilst telling stories. Song histories, personal anecdotes or just random thoughts and funny observations are blurted out with erratic but effortless charm. His smile is so sunny and wide it feels permanent and his laugh is hoarse, warm and totally infectious.
When he speaks his eyes glisten, but when he sings, they close as his head lulls onto his shoulder and tilts back. For Aaron, singing and playing guitar is not a choice, it’s an extension of himself - he has to do it. You can tell as soon as he begins it offers him not only freedom, but focus.
Jess Silk & Joe Solo
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Due to popular demand after their co-headline tour at the end of 2024, Joe Solo and Jess Silk are joining forces again this November (2025) to bring their particular brand of often political folk/punk music to venues across the country. With special guest Steve White (Steve White & the Protest Family)
Shared Frequencies
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London producer meets Sheffield in the underground. Jenny Sparks brings bassline pressure and 4x4 firepower, while Shared Frequencies channel Sheffield's freeparty spirit with heavy selections and community energy. Joined by the Sheffield's very own Crane, alongside the Shared Frequencies residents, expect low ceilings, big subs, and the grassroots taking control
Sidney&Matilda Presents: FrogManGo
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Sidney & Matilda Presents:
FrogManGo + Paid By Cash + Cafe Tótem + leo hc + JenWynn + GEB
FREE ENTRY
Doors - 5:30pm
The Crazy World of Arthur Brown
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Sidney & Matilda Presents:
The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown
Arthur Brown is synonymous with his 1968 hit “Fire” and the Hammond-driven “Crazy World” line-up which spawned it. However, his ‘God of Hellfire’ burned out fast and, in 1970, he returned with a new project: the prog-festival freak-show Kingdom Come followed by a varied solo career. Those initial four band albums, by The Crazy World of Arthur Brown and by Kingdom Come are thrilling, as tend to be Brown’s cameos on other peoples’ projects.
Best known for his flamboyant theatrical performances and his powerful, wide- ranging operatic voice. He has been a major influence on a wide range of musicians due to his outstanding vocal ability and wild stage persona and concepts. He is considered a pioneer of shock rock and progressive rock and influential on heavy metal music.
Sidney&Matilda Presents: The Dirt
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Sidney & Matilda Presents:
The Dirt + Electric Tape Recorder + Spiral Navigators
£5 ADV / £8 OTD
Doors- 7:45pm
Sidney&Matilda Presents: John Blaylock
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Sidney & Matilda Presents:
John Blaylock
+ Alwyn Jones + Neuri
John Blaylock is a singer songwriter from Manchester who just had the pleasure of recording his debut album with double grammy winner Guy Massey and hit songwriter Helen Boulding. Fresh from supporting Wet Wet Wet at Sheffield City Hall, John is out on his own UK headline tour!
"One of the UK’s most emotionally potent new voices…It’s emotional storytelling from top to bottom…A song that feels both of the moment and timeless” Zillions
"An undeniable showcase of his evolving artistry and ability to turn emotional chaos into cathartic song" Return To Sound
"His grounded presence and authentic delivery allow each lyric to land with sincerity” Click Roll Boom
"Known for his raw, soul-baring vocals and emotionally rich songwriting, Blaylock continues to carve a space that bridges classic and contemporary pop with a deeply personal voice" With Guitars
"Precise musicianship, heartfelt lyrics and a cheeky grin, this is new talent at its very best.... you'll be hooked” Musicosis
"Simply listening to his music gives life a whole new eloquence. “So rarely does an artist come along with this amount of depth” Scopemag
"A collection of songs that are so heartfelt and honest they leave you hanging on to every word" The Funky Moped
"These songs are stripped-back, earnest, and absolutely gorgeous” Wasfuersohr
"Should be revered worldwide and appreciated by everyone" Indiependude
£10 ADV / £12 OTD
Doors- 7:45pm
Stone Jets
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Gotobeat is excited to team up with Sidney & Mathilda to welcome Stone Jets live on Sunday, November 2nd.
Standard Tickets £10.50 | This is an 18+ event
7:30pm ---> Doors
Phonetics 25 Years x La Rumba: Gilles Peterson, Jamz Supernova, MC Rob Galliano
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Phonetics celebrate their 25 Birthday in collaboration with La Rumba to bring Gilles Peterson & Jamz Supernova (BBC 6 Music) with MC Rob Galliano and more TBA to Sidney & Matilda on 31st October for a 3-room affair. We are thrilled to announce the headline acts for our party to mark our quarter century: two of the finest DJs, broadcasters and tastemakers in the UK. Gilles Peterson and Jamz Supernova treat the nation to a weekly 5-hour dose of the finest radio representing the approach we love: exciting music from the outer margins of club culture. 20:00 - 04:00
The Leadmill Presents: The Dead Dance: A Lady Gaga Halloween Special
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The Dead Dance: A Halloween night like no other
Join us at Sidney & Matilda on Thursday 30th October as we pay tribute to all things Lady Gaga.
With her recent cameo in Wednesday and her long-awaited UK tour coming up soon, it’s the right time to summon all you little monsters for a night of pure pop mayhem. Expect a high-energy mix of dark disco, alt-pop and all your spooky dancefloor favourites.
Playing: Lady Gaga / Bruno Mars / Ariana Grande / Billie Eilish / Chappell Roan / Troye Sivan / Confidence Man / Charli XCX / Dua Lipa / Scissor Sisters / Kim Petras / Jade / Miley Cyrus & loads more
We always encourage fancy dress, so which Gaga era or iconic look is your inspo? The Fame, Born This Way, Chromatica, Mayhem… or something entirely your own?
See you all on the dance floor
Sidney&Matilda Presents: Awen Ensemble
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Sidney & Matilda Presents:
Awen Ensemble + Goldivox + Rosa Neather
£5 ADV / £8 OTD
Doors- 7:45pm

