The Avalanches 'Since I Left You' (25th Anniversary - Zomba Scandinavian Promo Version) album listening session in the dark - Thursday 13 November 2025 8PM @ Cultplex, Manchester

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

Immerse yourself The Avalanches' mind-blowing debut album at our 25th anniversary listening session in the dark. Hear the unreleased Zomba Records Scandinavian promo version of the album — featuring samples from the original version of the album that couldn't be cleared for the final official release — played loud in uncompressed audio on 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.

Album duration: 60 minutes

This event is not affiliated with The Avalanches or XL Recordings / Beggars Group.

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