Beyond Listening Sessions: Blur — 19 November 2026

A drink, good company and a record worth spending an evening with. Join David at Beyond Vinyl for the first Beyond Listening Sessions, our new monthly music social.

We’re starting with Blur’s self-titled 1997 album—a record tied to David’s time working at HMV and seeing the band in Newcastle.

“I saw Blur at the Mayfair in Newcastle in January 1997, just before their self-titled album came out. From the moment they walked on stage, the place was electric. I couldn’t tell you the first or last song they played, but I can still remember the feeling of that night nearly 30 years later.” — David

Your evening

• Thursday 19 November 2026
• 7pm: arrive, choose your drink, browse and settle in.
• From 8pm: a short introduction and the album played in full on vinyl. Playback will finish around 9pm, allowing for record changes.
• After playback until 10pm: more music and relaxed conversation.

Come on your own or bring a friend. Share your memories if you fancy it, or simply enjoy the evening. You don’t need to know the album already.

Booking and venue

• £5 per person, including one drink from the selection offered on the night.
• 30 places. Please book a ticket for each person attending, including accompanying adults.
• Under-18s must attend with an adult. The included drink for under-18s will be a soft drink.
• Venue: Beyond Vinyl, John Marley Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6TT.
• The shop is accessible. Contact us if you would like to discuss any access needs before booking.

This ticket is for the listening event; an album is not included. No ticket will be posted. Please bring your order confirmation, on your phone or printed, for entry.

A monthly music social

Beyond Listening Sessions takes place on the third Thursday of each month, 7–10pm. A different album, a few stories and time to meet other people who love music.