Mercury Fringe: Tim’s Listening Party with Lanterns on the Lake
plus pre and post-show DJ Cortney Dixon
Acclaimed. Stirring. Revisit a masterpiece with its makers.
Since starting on 23 March 2020, Tim Burgess’s legendary Listening Parties have brought music lovers together for 1,366 albums and counting. What began online has taken to festival stages and venues across the UK, becoming an award-winning radio show (winning a Gold ARIA for Best New Show) and a chart-topping podcast. Now, The Listening Party Live comes to The Glasshouse, where Tim will host a conversation with Tyneside band Lanterns on the Lake while listening to their Mercury Prize-nominated album Spook the Herd.
Known for their cinematic, atmospheric sound and heartfelt songwriting, Lanterns on the Lake join Tim to revisit the making of this acclaimed record, sharing stories, memories, and the songs themselves.
Need to know
Venue: Sage Two Seated
Price: Free, ticketed.
There is no reserved seating – so you can sit wherever you like when you arrive. If you have specific access requirements just get in touch with Box Office and they’ll help you out.
Once you’ve booked your ticket, that’s it, you’re in! But, we know how it goes with free events… sometimes life gets in the way. These nights are always buzzing, so if you can’t make it, let us know by logging into your account, clicking ‘My Upcoming Events’ then the ‘I can’t make it, return my tickets’ button so that someone else gets a chance to come to the gig.
On the night we’ll have a standby queue of people who missed out on booking tickets, so if you’re not here by 7.25pm, we’ll take it as a no-show and pass your ticket on to the next person in line.
Stage Times:
6pm – 7.30pm, Dixon DJ Set (Sage Two Bar)
7pm Doors to Sage Two
7.30pm – 9pm Tim’s Listening Party with Lanterns on the Lake
9pm – 10pm Cortney Dixon DJ Set (Sage Two Bar)
Timings are subject to change.
Age: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
Lanterns on the Lake photo by Ian West
Who's on stage?
- Tim Burgess (host)
- Bob Allan (Lanterns on the Lake)
- Hazel Wilde (Lanterns on the Lake)
- Paul Gregory(Lanterns on the Lake)
Listen to Spook The Herd
Pre and post-show DJ Cortney Dixon
Cortney Dixon is a Newcastle-based artist, producer, songwriter, and guitarist whose sound blends raw energy with undeniable hooks. With her band, she’s taken the stage at major festivals including Glastonbury and SXSW in Austin, Texas. Now, driven by her deep love of music and instinct for a good groove, Cortney is bringing that same passion to the decks. After learning the ropes by shadowing DJs at Newcastle’s iconic ZEROX Bar, she’s now standing on her own — having recently DJ’d the legendary Terry de Havilland 50th anniversary party. Expect bold, genre-blending sets that reflect her unique musical DNA and fearless style.
