Pitchblack Mixtapes #40: Witchy Winter - listening session in the dark - Wednesday 14 January 2026 9PM @ Cultplex, Manchester

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

It's Pitchblack Playback, only it's a themed mixtape instead of an album. AND you can suggest tracks to feature in it!

Expect the likes of Björk, Enya, Kate Bush, Ethel Cain, Tori Amos, Fever Ray and Bat For Lashes in this bespoke mixtape celebrating the icy, crystalline music of ethereal and elemental Queens.

You can also submit your suggestions for tracks via email to info@pitchblackplayback.com (deadline January 7!). The results will be mixed by Pitchblack Playback founder Ben Gomori in this bespoke mixtape - which will be available to listen to again on Mixcloud after the session.

"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: 60 minutes 

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