Massive Ego

 Stigmata Presents  

 
Formed in 1996, UK synth-pop/electronic darkwave act Massive Ego emerged from the short-lived New Romantic revival known as Romo, attracting early critical attention with a favourable live review in Melody Maker. Across a three-decade career marked by frequent line-up changes, including members such as Dan Black (The Servant/Planet Funk) and Dean Bright (Dead Or Alive), the band has maintained a strong presence on the European alternative circuit, appearing at festivals including Wave-Gotik-Treffen, M’era Luna, Amphi, Infest, and Whitby Goth Weekend, alongside extensive touring throughout the UK and mainland Europe. Difficult to categorise stylistically, Massive Ego combine confrontational lyricism with a striking visual identity, epitomised by vocalist Marc Massive’s performative aesthetic, earning them a
devoted underground following. Releases such as Noise In The Machine (2014) and the albums Beautiful Suicide and Church for the Malfunctioned signalled a shift toward a darker and more abrasive sonic palette. In 2024, guitarist Porl Young (Rosetta Stone) joined the long-standing core line-up.
Throughout 2025, Massive Ego unveiled four singles from their forthcoming new album. Their current single features guest vocals from Boy George alongside a remix from current dark scene favourites, Actors, signalling an especially significant period for the band as they navigate 2026, reaffirming their enduring capacity for reinvention within the margins of electronic music culture.
With the announcement of their first-ever headline UK tour, and new album, Symphony Of Flies, out on 8th May through Out Of Line Music, it marks a high-profile 30th-anniversary year.

- +44 114 276 9090
- General venue contact number

Tickets held for collection can be collected from the box office on the day of the event. Please take the credit card used to make the booking and your Ticketmaster reference number with you.

The nearest parking is located on Devonshire Street/Fitzwilliam Street. On street parking is also avavailable.

The Venue has access for disabled people: ramp, toilets and designated seating area. Disabled customers should contact the venue prior to the event if they have any specific requirements. Please call 0114 276 0262 (09:30 - 16:30).

No smoking. Smoking is only allowed outside yard area. No illegal substances. No food. No bottles or cans.

14+ There is a separate 18+ alcohol bar.