This Is The Kit arrive at Gosforth Civic Theatre with the kind of quietly spellbinding music that feels both intimate and expansive. Led by Paris-based songwriter Kate Stables, the band have built a devoted following for their warm, textured blend of folk, indie rock and gentle experimentation. Their songs drift between delicate acoustic moments and rich, layered arrangements, anchored by Stables’ distinctive voice and thoughtful storytelling.

Over a series of acclaimed albums—including the Rough Trade–released Moonshine Freeze and Off Off On—This Is The Kit have developed a reputation for music that rewards close listening: poetic lyrics, inventive instrumentation and melodies that linger long after the final note. On stage, the band’s chemistry brings these songs to life with an easy charm and emotional depth that has won them fans across Europe and beyond.

Support on the night comes from Seamus Fogarty, the Irish-born songwriter known for his inventive mix of folktronica, off-kilter rhythms and beautifully surreal lyrics. Armed with banjo, electronics and a playful sense of experimentation, Fogarty’s live performances are as captivating as they are unpredictable.

Together, the evening promises a rich and atmospheric night of modern folk and adventurous songwriting in one of the North East’s most welcoming venues.