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The Bunker Group 35 The Bunker Group 35 is a group of original members who are interested in documenting the History of the Sunderland Musicians Collective and the Bunker

26th October 1985, Organized Chaos, Shrapnel, Concrete Sox and New Blood played Stockton Road Bunker, this was a benefit...
26/10/2026

26th October 1985, Organized Chaos, Shrapnel, Concrete Sox and New Blood played Stockton Road Bunker, this was a benefit gig for the Station.

23rd October 1982, DIRT, Alternative and Reality Control played Green Terrace Bunker.This was the first big gig that the...
23/10/2026

23rd October 1982, DIRT, Alternative and Reality Control played Green Terrace Bunker.
This was the first big gig that the SMC and the Bunker promoted at Green Terrace. We weren't sure that punters would turn up, would there be trouble, all the worries of putting on a large scale gig in the early 80's.
DIRT and the Alternative took a chance on us, a bunch of young kids running a venue and a youth project in the middle of Town, what was the possibility of something going wrong.
The night was a great success, totally sold out, and without any signs of bother. It was a great atmosphere, our friends from Newcastle and punks from all over the country attended that night.
This gig probably put us on the Anarcho Punk map as a safe venue for bands to play. DIRT became great friends of the Bunker, lots of the committee went to stay with them in London. They would go on to play Stockton Road Bunker numerous times.
Over the next few months we were able to put on the Poison Girls, Rubella Ballet, Conflict, Omega Tribe, the System, Andy T, all great nights.
Thanks to Russ Dunbar and the AOD archive for DIRT letter and set list.
All photos by Jill Christie.

19th October 1984, DIRT and the Famous Imposters played Stockton Road Bunker, Polemic didn't play.All photos by Marnie B...
19/10/2026

19th October 1984, DIRT and the Famous Imposters played Stockton Road Bunker, Polemic didn't play.
All photos by Marnie Burden.

13th October 1982, Green Terrace Bunker had it's first and only open day. We showcased the Green Terrace project to the ...
13/10/2026

13th October 1982, Green Terrace Bunker had it's first and only open day. We showcased the Green Terrace project to the general public, it featured the Sunderland Musicians Collective, SYCND, Ford and Pennywell Weightlifters, the Springboard Drama group, The Smallest Theatre in the World, the Bunker Collective and the premier of the Bunker Video.
London, Sunderland, New York.

4th October 1983, Famous Imposters and Dub Warriors played Downhill Youth Centre.This was part of a series of gigs to br...
10/10/2026

4th October 1983, Famous Imposters and Dub Warriors played Downhill Youth Centre.
This was part of a series of gigs to bring the Bunker to the youth clubs of Sunderland. The gigs were arranged by SYEP, Sunderland Musicians Collective and the Bunker, the other bands who played were Zone 57 and Patrick.
Black and White photos by Mickey Stewart.

1st October 1982, Dub Warriors and Warm Winter played Green Terrace Bunker.Photos by Mickey Stewart.
10/10/2026

1st October 1982, Dub Warriors and Warm Winter played Green Terrace Bunker.
Photos by Mickey Stewart.

8th October 1985, Bu****le Surfers, Rhombus of Doom and Cigarette Burns played Stockton Road Bunker.Thanks to Carol Lynn...
08/10/2026

8th October 1985, Bu****le Surfers, Rhombus of Doom and Cigarette Burns played Stockton Road Bunker.
Thanks to Carol Lynn for the photo and David Gascoigne for the colour poster.

7th October 1985, Chumbawamba, No Defences and Reality Control played Stockton Road Bunker.Thanks to Sned for the poster...
07/10/2026

7th October 1985, Chumbawamba, No Defences and Reality Control played Stockton Road Bunker.
Thanks to Sned for the poster.

3rd October 1985, Peter and the Test Tube Babies, Left for Dead and HDQ played Stockton Road Bunker.
03/10/2026

3rd October 1985, Peter and the Test Tube Babies, Left for Dead and HDQ played Stockton Road Bunker.

1st October 1985, Conflict, Existance and Constant Fear played Stockton Road Bunker.
03/10/2026

1st October 1985, Conflict, Existance and Constant Fear played Stockton Road Bunker.

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