Stitched are set to headline The Black Heart on Friday 20th February for the first ever instalment of shows from Smoke Over London.

Smoke Over London has come out of the flames of Cut & Run Collective to host shows in the heart of the famous alternative space north of the river, that is Camden Town and what a venue to do it at.

The Black Heart is just a stones throw away from Camden Station and a 20 minute walk from main commuter hubs such as Euston & Kings Cross St Pancras.

Camden is such an approachable location to put shows on so it’s great to see someone making hardcore happen there again.

From an Instagram post a couple weeks back Smoke Over London said:

‘There’s not really been a real home for hardcore in Camden since pre covid Unicorn days. Nothing that does both local and touring acts.

I want to make this a regular thing, give more bands the opportunity to play an iconic Camden venue, give the community an affordable regular spot in Camden again.

It’s about time. Help me make it happen’.

Stitched bring their dark and groovy style out of the Black Country and into the Capital after having a solid 2025 with shows across the UK and even heading over to Finland. They recently played the Return to the Moor show in Bristol. They are definitely someone to keep your eye on.

Stitched will be supported by 3 bands for the Smoke Over London show and they are:

Lets Av It come out of the Kent in the South East and bring their own style of Oi! Punk to the scene. They played their first show back in October 2025 and since then have featured on Affrays farewell show and most recently the Benefit Show for Advisory Service for Squatters just to name a few. Make sure you head there early to catch these fellas and I’m sure you’ll be seeing more of them.

Local to the capital Empty Threat bring a style of metallic hardcore to the show. They are another sick band that has recently formed, and are set to bring carnage to the scene.

They’ve recently released their latest single G.Y.D. (Gun You Down) to streaming platforms and let’s just say, this is something that’s going to hit hard in the pit.

The Sheffield hardcore outfit Held In Contempt are travelling South to the capital for this show as main support. They released their single Brutus back in February 2025 and this gives that heavier side of hardcore.

They have played with the likes of Human Deceit and recently filled in for the Miasmic Serum show in Liverpool this past January.

Tickets for the first instalment from Smoke Over London are available now and are beyond affordable. So if you can make it across to Camden why aren’t you? Advance tickets are still available for a measly £5 so get on it at Dice.fm.

Until next time, I’ll catch you in the pit!

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