Emerging art rock acts Black Country, New Road and Black Midi have announced a fundraiser show to raise money for The Windmill, Brixton. Streamed on the 10th December at 8pm. Tickets are being sold through Bandcamp for £5 each.
The event will see each band play improvised material, covers, and original songs, with all money will go to the venue’s Crowdfunder to stay open. Like many other venues across the UK, The Windmill has faced many financial issues caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which could result in its imminent closure. With both bands playing at the venue when starting out in the music scene, the gig hopes to be a celebration of the venue, and help raise enough money to keep The Windmill open.
The collaborative gig comes after Black Midi release of their latest album ‘The Black Midi Anthology Vol. 1: Tales of Suspense and Revenge’ earlier in the summer, which received critical praise upon its debut. The group are also planning a socially distanced show at the Jazz Café, that will take place a few days after the virtual gig on the 12th December.
Black Country, New Road are also planning performance’s past the Brixton gig, going on a UK tour in 2021 to follow the release of their debut album ‘For The First Time’ via Ninja Tune in February 2021.
You can see dates for Black Country, New Road’s 2021 tour below:
18/02/21 – Junction 1- Cambridge
19/02/21 – The Loft- Southampton
20/02/21 – Hare & Hounds- Birmingham
22/02/21 – Brudenell Social Club- Leeds
23/02/21 – Future Yard- Birkenhead
24/02/21 – Gorilla- Manchester
25/02/21 – Oran Mor- Glasgow
27/02/21 – Whelan’s- Dublin
01/03/21 – SWX- Bristol
02/03/21 – Chalk- Brighton
03/03/21 – Electric Ballroom- London
