Lesbian Bed Death @ Corporation Sheffield
Lesbian Bed Death x Gaydar x Vulvar
09.18.26
Vulvar
Vulvar kicked off the night with an energetic start, immediately grabbing the crowd’s attention with their blend of industrial and gothic metal. Grungy guitar tones, fast-paced drums, and powerful vocals came together to create a dark, intense sound that made them one of the night's highlights. Their high-energy performance carried throughout the entire set, making it difficult not to get drawn into their sound. I went into this show not knowing anything about this band, and they really impressed me, probably my favourite band of the night.
Gaydar
Queer alt-punk band Gaydar delivered an amazing set, bringing a completely different energy to the night. I don’t attend a huge number of punk shows, but it was refreshing to see such a strong sense of queer energy running through both the bands and the crowd. There was a real feeling of community throughout the venue, with everyone seeming welcoming and happy to chat with one another. It felt like a genuinely safe and inclusive space within the alternative music scene, and Gaydar were a great part of creating that atmosphere. At a time when queer spaces and queer voices feel more important than ever, nights like this show how powerful music can be in creating a sense of community. Alternative music has always provided a space for people to express themselves outside of the mainstream, and seeing queer artists take centre stage creates an environment where people can feel seen, represented, and, most importantly, comfortable being themselves, which is so important for me as a Queer person myself. So i felt their set was really inspiring and made me want to do more and push myself more into these spaces and know that I am welcomed and part of the music community.
Lesbian Bed Death
Headlining their tour, Lesbian Bed Death were met with a sold-out crowd at Corporation, one of Sheffield’s iconic live music venues. Following the release of their 2026 album Satan’s Cellar, it’s clear that this Stoke-on-Trent goth band have grown beyond their regional roots and is continuing to build a strong following.
Their set brought plenty of gothic energy, combining catchy rhythms, heavy guitar riffs and horror-inspired imagery with their classic gothic rock aesthetic. They delivered exactly the kind of dark, theatrical atmosphere their audience had come for, making for a fitting headline performance to close out the night. The crowd went wild for them. You could tell everyone there was in love with this band. Everyone was singing along and screaming, and you could just see real passion from the band, but also the fans enjoying themselves. Especially with it being an intimate venue, you could really feel this great energy.
This was a gig where I had very limited knowledge of the bands before arriving, but I left as a fan of every act that performed that night. Female and queer-fronted bands are still too often overlooked and don’t always receive the recognition they deserve, which made this such a brilliant night to experience. Every band brought their own sound, energy, and personality to the stage, but they all shared the same passion for what they do. It was a night full of talented artists, an incredibly welcoming crowd, and a reminder of just how much creativity and passion exists within the alternative music scene.
