Erykah Badu 'Mama's Gun' (25th Anniversary) listening session in the dark - Thursday 11 December 2025 9PM @ Cultplex, Manchester

Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted and refunds will not be offered

Immerse yourself in this sumptuous Badu classic at Pitchblack Playback's listening session in the dark, celebrating its 25th birthday. Hear this immense record played loud in uncompressed audio on our Cultplex's powerful sound system. No distractions; just you and the music. 

"This sounds great” — Rick Rubin
"A fabulous idea" — Jay Kay, Jamiroquai
"The optimal way to listen to an album" — Max Richter
"This might just be my favourite new thing to do" — Nihal, BBC Radio 5 Live

Ticket includes Pitchblack Playback eye mask for extra darkness.

We do not issue tickets; your name will be on the guestlist on the night. Please note that we only offer a 24-hour grace period for ticket refunds.

As recommended by The Guardian, GQ, Time Out, Metro and Newsweek.

Duration: 76 minutes 

Venue address: Cultplex, 50 Red Bank, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M4 4HF