Whipping Post, Hex and more to play Leeds fundraiser in aid of Sheffield venue The Lughole

By Aaron Lohan

Several hardcore bands have banded together to play a fundraiser show in aid of Sheffield DIY venue The Lughole.

The owners of Sheffield based DIY venue The Lughole recently set up a Go Fund Me page to seek a new location after facing threats of closure by its local council and private developers. This Leeds show, which takes place at Temple of Boom on the 12th January 2018, will aid all proceeds towards aiding the organisers’ cause. It costs £5 on the door and more info can be found here.

Playing the event are the following bands as well as info on their latest/upcoming material:

Featuring ex members of Perspex Flesh, Whipping Post who will soon be releasing their debut LP ‘Spurn Point’ soon via Whip It! Records.

Hex digitally released their debut EP ‘La Voisin’ earlier this year and will be physically releasing on 7″ vinyl via Milk Run Records.

Leeds/Sheffield hardcore/noise punks Beta Blockers will be releasing their upcoming new LP, ‘Stiff Prescription’, on the 26th January 2018 via Static Shock Records. They feature current/former members of The Flex, Perspex Flesh, No Form and Community,

The latest from Leeds noise punks Normal Human is their 2010 LP ‘That Joyless Vibe’ on Horrible Injury.

Openers The Shits and South Yorkshire Mick Hucknall are newcomers and have yet to release any material, but keep your ears peeled!

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