In aid of PAFRAS - Tarantula Handsome / Nithered / DOBERWOMAN / A short Dark Stranger

AlterViva are pleased to present some of Leedss finest alternative artists live at The Fox and Newt on Saturday 30th May 2026!All profits from this gig will be donated to PAFRAS Leeds (Positive Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers)https://pafras.org.uk/about-2/Featuring headline act:Tarantula Handsome (10:15pm)Leeds-based three-piece, specialising in their own delicious blend of high-camp hard rock.Bringing together elements of Goth, Glam, Pop and Metal, they draw inspiration from schlock-horror B-movies, and could rarely be accused of taking themselves too seriously.Camp, satanic, horror-influenced joy!https://tarantulahandsome.com/With superb support from:Nithered (9.25pm)Gothy feminist prog metal: big hooks, dramatic vocals and mighty riffs.Mini historical nightmares.Witches. Outlaws. Boudicca.Death by crow.IG: @nithered music
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https://www.youtube.com/@Nithered-v8fDOBERWOMAN (8.35pm)Music with teeth.Armed with MIDI, a megaphone, and a menacing wit, DOBERWOMAN fuses high-octane electro with heavy rock undertones and arresting vocals.Eclectic sounds, expansive melodies, and excoriating yet eloquent lyrics, DOBERWOMAN is electro riot grrl: feminist punk for the digital age.Death by (pink) megaphone.IG: @doberwomansounds
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https://doberwoman.bandcamp.com/album/choose-your-own-misadventure-the-rough-as-f-ck-demos-epAlso featuringYour first act (and glitzy, glamorous, (not to mention garrulous!) guide for the evenings entertainment)A short Dark Stranger (8.00pm)The dapper doyen of darkly dour yet determinedly defiant disco.Synths, silver, sarcasm, style, showmanship & soul.Death by Campari.IG: @ashortds
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https://ashortdarkstranger.bandcamp.comDoors 7.30pm.First performer (A short Dark Stranger) on at 8.00pm.7 advance, 10 OTD (cash preferred OTD. PayPal accepted if not. There is a cash machine located outside the Co-op on Burley Road, a short walk from The Fox & Newt.)Asylum seekers and migrants: free entry. PAYF options available OTD for those on a low income.See you there!