Distraction Records is based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and prides itself on being ‘music for the strange kid at school’

There’s not been much noise from Distraction Records lately, and that’s because they’ve been busy beavering away on getting things sorted for what promises to be, the biggest and best Distraction Records Weekender yet.

Remember! August 8th, 9th and 10th sees the Distraction Weekender hit Newcastle-upon-Tyne’s Cluny again for yet more aural innovation, future players, and diverse sonic excursions. As always, accept no imitations, this one’s going to be a cracker.

The line-up includes:

Friday 8th August

School of Language, Milky Wimpshake, The Matinee Orchestra, Pale Man Made, and St. James Infirmary with the Cuckoo’s Nest DJs bringing the tunes!

Saturday 9th August

The Week That Was, Moira Stewart, Wroooaar!, Warm Digits, BluntWoundTrauma, B>E>A>K, The Black Static Of Summer, The Big Oaks, and Nathalie Stern; plus d_rradio and DJ Search Warrant on the wheels of steel.

Sunday 10th August

Unicorn Love, Kylie Minoise, Seppuku, Mutant Ape, Goathanger, Eye Shaking Kingdom, BONG, Rough Sex Quartet, Joe Pesci, Mariposa, and Michael Flatley Knifefight. DJ Search Warrant and the Jazzfinger Sound System plug the gaps with more joyous noise-on-wax. There’s also going to be a very special guest.