For the first time ever, Caithness is taking part in Independent Venue Week, a UK-wide celebration of the grassroots venues that keep live music alive. LAC are delighted to be partnering with local music charity CAMEO on this celebration of music and culture!
Independent venues are where scenes are built and communities come together. This January, Lyth Arts Centre is throwing open its doors for an afternoon and evening of making, listening, hanging out and live music, shining a spotlight on the incredible talent and creative energy right here in Caithness.
One ticket. One venue. A whole evening of independent culture.
£18 entry gives you access to everything – afternoon activities, live music and the main gig.
Independent venues like Lyth Arts Centre are the backbone of the UK’s music ecosystem, especially in rural places. They nurture emerging artists, provide space for experimentation, and bring people together through shared cultural experiences.
This Independent Venue Week, we’re proud to say Caithness is part of the story!
£18 entry | Saturday 31 January
The event is 14+, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
Come for an hour or come for the whole evening.
Make something. Hear something new.
Support your local independent venue.
From 5pm | Included in ticket price
Bar open
Kick things off with a relaxed, festival-style afternoon at LAC. Drop in, meet friends, make something, grab a drink and ease into the night.
Get hands-on with printing a special Independent Venue Week Caithness design, created just for the event. Bring your own tee or tote (or grab a blank on the day) and leave wearing your support for independent venues.
£5 – £10 suggested donation per print. Led by a local artist / printmaker.
From 5pm | Included in ticket price
Browse band merch, including IVW-only limited items, alongside a small curated selection of local makers. Expect zines, prints, jewellery and other hand-made pieces that reflect the spirit of place, music and independence. A chance to support local creatives directly.
From 5pm | Included in ticket price
Help us build a living map of Caithness music culture. Add your memories, favourite bands and first-gig stories to our wall-sized music map. This collective archive will be photographed and shared during Independent Venue Week.
7pm | Included in ticket price
Ease into the evening with a listening party curated by CAMEO, featuring tracks selected by the bands playing that night. A chance to discover new sounds and celebrate the wider influences shaping the local scene.
7:30pm doors | 8pm start
A packed line-up of Caithness talent, celebrating independent music on our own doorstep:
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