Amateur Ornithologist - experimental gothic chamber pop ensemble from across the North East - make their Pop Recs debut on May 16th 2026 to launch their new album.
Think Divine Comedy dancing with Pulp to Siouxsie and the Banshees.
AO will play tracks from the new record along with some of their favourites from their first three albums.
7:00pm - Doors
7:30pm - Support 1
8:15pm - Support 2
9:15pm - Amateur Ornithologist
10:30pm - Gig Ends, Party Begins
Tickets are priced £6 and £10 in advance with options to add Pay It Forward donations and pre-order the album on CD. Tickets will be available on the door for £12.
Standard, Low Cost, Carer, Level Access and Seated tickets available from https://amateurornithologist.sumupstore.com
Pop Recs has two entrances - the main entrance has one step, with the Sonny’s entrance offering step-free access. Gender neutral toilets are located in the basement with two flights of steps down to them. There is an accessible toilet in Sonny’s.
If you require step-free access to the building and toilet, please book a Level Access ticket. Email amateurornithologistmusic@gmail.com with any questions and we'll do our best to help.
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Amateur Ornithologist is a six-piece ensemble mixing pop and orchestral instruments to create adventurous densely-layered and harmony-filled pop. They’ve earned comparisons to Talking Heads, The Beach Boys and local heroes Prefab Sprout.
The band focus on crafting captivating songs inspired by the everyday weird of neurodivergent lives to the uncanny of Victorian fiction. Their ability to translate these compositions into enchanting live shows complete with costumes and stage dressing sets AO apart from the average guitar band.
AO are about to release their 4th album, having previewed many of the tracks at Durham Brass Festival 2025, appeared on the cover of NARC Magazine, and had videos screened at film festivals. They’ve played sold-out headline shows and appeared at festivals including Marrapalooza, Last Train Home and Summer Streets.
