April 2012 WGW Guide - Whitby Goth Weekend

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To claim your free tickets, take this Souvenir Guidebook to the Info Stall in the foyer of the Spa where you will be provided with wristbands. This prize is only
valid for the April 2012 Spa event and is not transferable to a different event. Fringe events are not covered by this offer and must be paid for separately.
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A J.S.A.V AND MAGENTA MOON PRODUCTION
An Official WGW Fringe Event April 2012
GuiltyPleasures
Yes We’re Back On The Other Side... Of The Harbour
At The Shambles To Bring You THREE Nights
Of Fun, Frolics And General Awesomeness!
FRIDAY 27TH APRIL ’TIL SUNDAY 29TH APRIL
Friday Fancy Dress & Quiz Night
With Guest Rock DJs Come And Let Your Hair Down
And Let Your Inner Geek Shine
Saturday Motley v The World
DJ Ms Kitty Taking On The Awesome Might Of
Andy “Burty” Burton. Filled With Guilty Pleasures
Sunday Back To The 80s
With Regular 80s Night DJs The One And Only
Landmine And The Very Talented Ms Kitty
£4 ON DOOR £3 WITH SPA WRISTBAND
£10 FOR THE FULL WEEKEND
7.30pm ’til 12am
Market Place, Whitby, YO22 4DD
Lights And Sound by J.S.A.V UK
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wgw itinerary APR 2012
Welcome to the 34th Whitby Goth Weekend™
This souvenir guide is packed with info about this weekend’s bands and events, and also the dates of our Halloween festival
Wednesday 25th April
LOKI' S MEET-UP
8pm at Elsinore and The Little Angel, for all of us who are
lucky enough to get to Whitby that early in the week...
Meet and drink at the best goth pubs in Whitby (try them
both)!
Thursday 26th April
GOTHIC BRING & BUY
10am-4.30pm at The Resolution
Raising money for charity & bringing you some fantastic
bargains - www.goth-bringandbuy.co.uk
GUILTY PLEASURES
7.30pm-Midnight at The Shambles Bar
Entry £4 on door, £3 with a Spa wristband or £10 for the full
weekend. Saturday Motley v The World - DJ Ms Kitty takes on
the awesome might of Andy “Burty” Burton. Full of Guilty
Pleasures.
SOPHIE LANCASTER FOUNDATION CHARITY NIGHT
www.sophielancasterfoundation.com
8pm - 2am at RAW Nightclub (Wellington Road, off Baxtergate)
Entry £5.00 - DJ's: Ben, Loki & Wolfman playing a mix of dark
alternative tunes to kick start the party! DJ times approx -
THE MAIN EVENT - THE BANDS
Friday 27th April
Sunday 29th April
LOKI' S WHITBY VIRGINS WELCOME MEETING
11am for 11:30 (that's in the morning) at the Spa Pavilion
Theatre Bar (along the corridor). Never attended WGW before?
Then get all the info you need here, don’t be late! Loki will be
available during the weekend if you have any questions
(though his answers may become more silly as the night goes
on!)
BIZARRE BAZAAR
10am-4pm in the Spa Exhibition Hall, Spa Foyer, Spa Theatre
& Whitby Leisure Centre Sports Hall & Community Room. Our
ever enticing Gothic Market is back better then ever! Check
pages 6 & 7 for a map with a list of the traders and the venues
where you can find them.
Wolfman 8-9 / Loki 9-10 / Ben 10-11 / Loki 11-12 / Ben 12-1 / Wolfman 1-2
BIZARRE BAZAAR
10am-5pm in the Spa Exhibition Hall, Spa Foyer, Spa Theatre
& Whitby Leisure Centre Sports Hall & Community Room. Our
ever enticing Gothic Market is back better then ever! Check
pages 6 & 7 for a map with a list of the traders and the venues
where you can find them.
Doors 8pm - at the Spa Pavilion (on stage times are approx)
12.00pm Gene Loves Jezebel
11.00pm Die Laughing
10.00pm The Bellwether Syndicate
9.20pm Dead Eyes Opened
THE OFFICIAL DOG WALK
12pm - Meeting at the bandstand opposite the RLNI shop on
Pier Road - don't forget your dog! Should be finished just in
time to get back out for the footie!
GOTHIC BRING & BUY
10am-5pm at The Resolution
Raising money for charity & bringing you some fantastic
bargains - www.goth-bringandbuy.co.uk
FOOTBALL - REAL GOTHIC vs ATHLETICO GAZETTE
2pm at Whitby Town FC, Upgang Lane
Featuring Real Gothic Ladies FC vs Whitby Gazette Girls
penalty shoot out at half time. Raising funds for The Willow
Foundation and the Gazette’s chosen charity. Stick around
after the match for Pablo and Louise’s Charity Raffle.
www.whitbygazette.co.uk
GUILTY PLEASURES
7.30pm-Midnight at The Shambles Bar
Entry £4 on door, £3 with a Spa wristband or £10 for the full
weekend. Friday Fancy Dress & Quiz Night with guest rock DJs
- come and let your hair down and let your inner geek shine!
GUILTY PLEASURES
7.30pm-Midnight at The Shambles Bar
Entry £4 on door, £3 with a Spa wristband or £10 for the full
weekend. Sunday Back To The 80s - with regular 80s Night
DJs, the one and only Landmine and the very talented Ms Kitty.
Doors 8pm - at the Spa Pavilion (on stage times are approx)
12.00pm In The Nursery
11.00pm Ugly Buggs
10.00pm Spiritual Bat
9.20pm Last July
NOSTALGIA
9pm-3am at RAW Nightclub (Wellington Road, off Baxtergate).
No industrial, no metal, no ebm, it's a Goth night... feat. DJ's
martinoldgoth, & Dave Exile who are joined by guest DJs The
Pirate Twins (Scary Lady Sarah & William Faith) - 'dark/goth'
dress code. £5.00 Entry in advance (available from the WGW
Info Stall) or £6.00 on the door.
Saturday 28th April
Monday 30th April
BIZARRE BAZAAR
10am-5pm in the Spa Exhibition Hall, Spa Foyer, Spa Theatre
& Whitby Leisure Centre Sports Hall & Community Room. Our
ever enticing Gothic Market is back better then ever! Check
pages 6 & 7 for a map with a list of the traders and the venues
where you can find them.
RECOLLECTION
8pm-2am at RAW Nightclub (Wellington Road, off Baxtergate).
DJ's martinoldgoth, Ben & guests with playlists leaning more
towards the long lost side of the eighties, focusing on the
decade that brought us post punk, new romantic and goth but
stretching either side of it to include new wave and indie
classics. £5.00 Entry in advance (available from the WGW Info
Stall) or £6.00 on the door.
THE MAIN EVENT - THE BANDS
FORUM MEET UP
2pm at The Little Angel - Free entry ;-)
WGW POOL COMPETITION
2.45pm for 3pm start at The Met Bar.
Free Entry (but be on time!) Entry limited and usually all slots
get taken. Once again battle will take place on the baize for
the honour of being crowned WGW Pool Champion and the
first prize of... a box of JAFFA CAKES! We are a friendly
crew, and spectators are more than welcome.
The competition usually finishes at about 5pm.
SPA TICKETS
A limited number of tickets may be still available for the Spa
Event during the weekend. Prices are Friday - £26.00,
Saturday - £29.00 or £50.00 for the whole weekend.
For more information or to check availability, please visit the
WGW Info Stall in the Spa Foyer or call 07970 704702.
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Last July
Initially formed as a two-piece, Last July played a number of gigs across
England, most notably to a packed audience at the Resolution Hotel during
the Whitby Goth Weekend in October 2009. In June 2010 they hosted and
performed at their own mini-festival, Blackberry Fair in Cambridge, sharing
the stage with Rhombus, Luxury Stranger and Screaming Banshee Aircrew.
The following month they released their debut E.P. ‘Nothing Else But You’,
gaining favourable reviews and airplay. In 2011, Last July's sound and
stage presence increased tenfold with the addition of Nevla on guitar. The
band went from strength to strength with myriad successful gigs and the
release of their single 'Glamorous Parasite. They began 2012 with the
launch of their debut album and a string of live appearances across the
country, including The Whitby Goth Weekend.
The Spiritual Bat
The Spiritual Bat is Dario Passamonti (Music and
Arrangements) and Rosetta Garrì (Lyrics, Drums,
Programming). Initially meant to release all instrumental
music, when a recording session for acoustic drums was set
up, Rosetta, who had previously been the drummer, on a spur
of the moment wrote and recorded the lyrics and vocals for
Through The Shadows.
Ugly Buggs
Formed by Gene Loves Jezebel’s Jay Aston & Peter 'Bugg' Rizzo in the
grand old City of York in 2011, Ugly Buggs have completed their first
eponymous album. Peter had written some music and after recording
and playing all the instruments he presented a song to Jay that would
become the beautiful ‘Feel’. It’s no coincidence that artists as varied as
Lady Gaga, Graham Coxon & Billy Corgan have all cited Jay as an
influence. Ugly Buggs decided to embrace their Punk ethics and do the
whole album themselves, i.e. record, engineer, produce, mix & create
their own art work. The album captures Jay Aston in glorious full voice.
Peter Bugg’s musicianship is outstanding & together they’ve created a
superb collection of songs. The album captures moments of great joy &
despair. A sublime piece of art. Ugly Buggs appropriately make their live
debut at Whitby Goth Weekend in Yorkshire.
In The Nursery
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In The Nursery is the Sheffield-based musical project
centered around the nucleus of twin brothers Klive and Nigel
Humberstone. Their musical history spans 30 years and has
constantly expressed their desire for progress and
experimentation. With sublime, cinematic music blending
electronica, classical arrangements, orchestral percussion
and soundscapes they evoke a timeless quality. The creative
progress of the band’s albums has always consolidated their
distinctive sound while taking on board contemporary
influences. ITN’s music has been used on numerous film
soundtracks and trailers including Game of Thrones, Gran
Torino, Beowulf, The Aviator, Interview with the Vampire,
Along Came a Spider and The Rainmaker as well as the La
Femme Nikita TV series. Parallel to their studio works, ITN
have spent the last twelve years developing their Optical
Music Series, new scores for classic silent films. The series
to date has included The Cabinet of Dr Caligari, Asphalt, Man
with a Movie Camera, Hindle Wakes, A Page of Madness,
Electric Edwardians and their latest The Passion of Joan of
Arc. ITN have performed their new scores at film festivals
around the world. In The Nursery’s last studio album ‘Blind
Sound’ was released April 2011.
event - BAND biographies
Dead Eyes Opened
Dead Eyes Opened are a kaleidoscopic, psychedelic smorgasbord of influences,
the crunch of metal guitars mixing with the darker synthpop sensibilities of
Goth and EBM. They trade on a set of songs built from the sacred ground up brilliantine, shimmering structures of lush opulence laced with a rock n roll
swagger. DEO have a proven track record of writing quality tunes; guitarist
Dunsy having bagged both BBC Radio One single of the week and NME singles of the month in the past.
The Bellwether Syndicate
The Bellwether Syndicate draw from a variety of aesthetics, both sonic and visual,
combining the energy and attitude of punk rock with the sharp synths and driving
beats of electronica; the lush, droning feedback of shoegaze with the intensity and
drama of chamber music; the dark atmospherics of post-punk and goth with the sexy
sneer of glam -- from dark indie to baroque pop, The Bellwether Syndicate are a
unique hybrid; an eclectic amalgam of sound and style. Founded by William Faith (of
Faith and the Muse) upon moving from his native Los Angeles to Chicago in 2011, The Bellwether
Syndicate also features the talents of long- standing Chicago fixture Sarah Rose (known to most as Scary
Lady Sarah, a prolific and well-traveled DJ), now stepping out into the realm of playing and performing.
While the music is written and recorded by William and Sarah, the live shows will feature a rotating group
of musicians and friends, some known, some new.
Die Laughing
In the 1990s Die Laughing brought a new style of female fronted gothic rock to the scene. By combining dark
melodic guitars and powerful yet ethereal vocals, the band became one of the iconic goth bands of the era
and gained a global fanbase. Over seven years they recorded 3 albums,
played at some of the leading festivals and venues of the time and toured
across Europe. In 1999 the band members moved onto separate projects
and Die Laughing remained sleeping, in a deathly slumber for 13 years
until now. In 2012 the core songwriting partnership of John Berry and
Rachel Speight (Iden) reunited to bring the band back to life to celebrate
their 20th anniversary. With new material planned for release in 2012
they play their first anniversary show at Whitby Goth Weekend on 28th
April 2012, and will be joined on stage by some special guests.
Gene Loves Jezebel
Gene Loves Jezebel were formed in the early 80s by brothers Jay and Michael Aston along with guitarist Ian
Hudson, in the Porthcawl area of South Wales. They enjoyed considerable Indie success in the U.K. with their
debut album 'Promise', and their second album 'Immigrant' was an indie chart No. 1 & featured Bass player
Peter Rizzo & Spear of Destiny Drummer Chris Bell. The abrupt departure of guitarist Ian Hudson on the brink of
their first mammoth U.S. tour in 1985 meant that former Chelsea and Gen X member James Stevenson was
drafted in as a replacement. Further albums followed along with heavy touring throughout the UK and South
America. In 1989 Michael left the band and they continued as a four piece, going on to have huge success in
Portugal (Break The Chain, Josephina & Sweet Rain were all top ten hits) and also in Latin America. In the 90s
Jay Aston recorded his first solo album 'Unpopular Songs', and James Stevenson was invited to play with The
Cult as second guitarist for their 94/5 world tour. He also contributed to Tricky's influential debut Maxinquaye as
well as being a constant in The Alarm’s Mike Peter’s touring band. In 1997 the band was joined by Michael Aston
to record 'VII', although things didn't work and
following a US tour the band returned to the UK
to finish the album without him. The album
showcases Jay Aston's unique and ever
maturing songwriting style. The lead track, Love
Keeps Dragging Me Down was an immediate hit in
Portugal, where 'Break The Chain' from 'Heavenly
Bodies' had been number one for weeks. In the
2000s the band have released live albums and
reworkings of some of their best known songs
along with new material. They continue to tour and
have done so extensively alongside Spear Of
Destiny in the UK and Echo And The Bunnymen
in Brazil, as well as playing in Leipzig,
Germany at the Wave-Gotik-Treffen festival.
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BIZARRE BAZAAR TRADERS
Spa Exhibition Hall
(Downstairs at The Spa)
► A Step Ahead - Alternative footwear
► Allycat - Metalwear & accessories
► Anne Sudworth - Fine art
► Bat Conservation - Bat Charity
► Blessed With A Curse - Top hats &
hair accessories
► Darkfall Designs / Latex Legion Latex clothing & accessories
► Deviant / LaVey - Gothic, fetish,
cyber & clubwear
► English Heritage - Promoting
England’s rich history
► Grimly Fiendish - Vintage &
alternative clothing
► Hexzibah's Bazaar - Costume
jewellery & steampunk accessories
► Heresy Clothing - Handmade
corsets & other clothing
► Kaos - Handmade corsets &
accessories
► Lovebomb - Alternative clothing
► Miss Needles - Hair falls &
accessories
► Morgana - Alternative clothing
► Nightmares - Gothic & fantasy
giftware
► Noctule - Alternative handmade
period clothing
► Proud Body Jewellery - Body
jewellery & accessories
► Psiclone - Alternative clothing
► Radioactive Records - Alternative
music
► Resurrection Records - Alternative
music
► Rosegarden - Floristry, headdresses
& accessories
► Vagabonds - Alternative clothing
► Vicious Kitten Couture Alternative clothing
► Void - Alternative clothing
► Vortex - Alternative clothing
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► Fetishman - Humourous adult
themed comic
► Little Red Mischief &
► Nightshades - Alternative Clothing
for big boy and curvy girls
► Magenta Moon - Hand made hats
& accessories
► The Sophie Lancaster
Foundation - Raising awareness
and stamping out intolerance
► Steamstress - Steampunk jewellery
& accessories
► Unscene Magazine - Alternative
magazine
► Wendy Huchison - Author
Spa Theatre
► andsoul.co.uk - Handmade gothic
& punk textiles
► Calanooka - Alternative cards, prints
& posters
► Indigo Thunder - Handmade hair
falls
► Lace Me Tighter - Bespoke
corsetry & lingerie
► Madame Dee's Creations Alternative accessories
► Obsidian Gothic - Bespoke
alternative clothing
► Professor Maelstrom - Bespoke
Steampunk clothing, jewellery &
accessories
► Rage in Eden - Gothic & fantasy
giftware
► Skittycat Designs - Alternative
accessories
► Swirl Clothing - Alternative, hippy &
ethnic clothing
► Twisted Ivy / Teazles - Gothic
inspired floristry & accessories
Leisure Centre
Community Room
► Changes - Alternative books & Tarot
readings
► Emma Horsefield - Art & design
services
► Gothic Tiaras - Handmade
alternative jewellery, accessories,
dolls & dark comics
► Gothlings - Gothic baby clothes
► Jacklyn Hyde Creations - Hand
carved Steampunk & fetish inspired
leather accessories
► Jane Haywood
► Sirens - Hosiery
► Victorian Costume - Victorian
attire
► Wyrd Flowers - Handmade original
leather flowers
► Leisure Centre Outside Catering
by Roadrunner Ltd
Leisure Centre
Sports Hall
► Addixion Designs - Bespoke period
clothing
► All Things Girly & Glitz - Lingerie
► Alternate Dreams - Alternative
clothing & accessories
► Alternative Footwear - Alternative
footwear
► Chandler’s Chainmail - Chainmail
jewellery, clothing & accessories
► CJ Accessories - Fashion jewellery
► Deadly Desires - Bespoke
accessories
► Doc Black - Alternative clothing
► Engineers of Desire - Corsetry &
accessories
► Feral Strumpet - Vintage jewellery
► Greenstone Collectibles - Gothic
& fantasy giftware
► H & A Corsetry - Corsetry, hats &
sewing patterns
► Hattie's - Gothic clothing & hats
► Jed Phoenix of London - Strikingly
unconventional clothing
► Labrynth - Alternative clothing &
giftware
► Midnight - Handmade goth and
wicca clothing
► Not Just Tutus - Alternative clothing
& accessories
► PBJ Gifts - Body jewellery &
accessories
► Pink Parrot - Alternative clothing &
accessories
► Retro-Cycle - Vintage & retro
clothing
► Sai Sai - Lolita clothing &
accessories
► Salmagundy - Vintage clothing &
accessories
► Second Coming - Alternative
clothing & accessories
► Spank - Alternative clothing
► The Camphor Tree - Stylish
household goods
► Tizzies Trading Post - Alternative
clothing & accessories
► Venus Flytrap Jewels - Alternative
jewellery
TRADE VENUES OPENING TIMES
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
10am - 5pm
10am - 5pm
10am - 4pm
For more information about these and
other previous Goth Weekend Traders
please visit our trader website at:
www.wgwtraders.co.uk
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The Spa
Whitby Leisure Centre
RAW (Nostalgia & Recollection)
The Shambles (80's Night)
Whitby Tourist Information
Football Ground
The Elsinore (Pub)
Taxi Rank
Train Station
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Pannet Park & Art Gallery
Sophie Lancaster Memorial Bench
Hospital
Police Station
Little Angel (Pub)
199 Steps
Tattooist / Piercer
Magpie Cafe / Takeaway
Emergency phone numbers (that we hope you won’t need)!
01947 820888 Whitby Doctors Surgery 01947 604851 Whitby Hospital
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0845 6060247 North Yorkshire Police
Leisure Centre Sports Hall Trade Stalls
Sports Hall Access from Reception Area
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Cashpoint
Coliseum (Internet Cafe)
Pandemonium (Goth Shop)
Petrol Stations
Post Office
Indian Takeaway
Pizza Takeaways
Public Toilet
Off Licences
The Resolution
Shepherds Purse Cafe / Restaurant (Vegetarian / Vegan)
The Rifle Club (Steampunk Central)
Spa Cafe/Foyer Area
THE SPA PAVILION
Trade Stalls
Bar
Exhibition Hall Trade Stalls
can also be accessed from Lower Car Park
via ramp access to beach
Community Room Access
from Reception Area
Doors on right
after Reception Desk
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Leisure Centre
Community
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Trade Stalls
Car Park
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Spa Exhibiton Hall
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Lower Car Park
are downstairs from the cafe/foyer area
Theatre Access from Cafe/Foyer
Exit to Upper
and from Lower Car Park
Car Park
Spa Theatre
Trade Stalls
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Top Mum Promotions present the
Winter 2012
31st October - 5th November
- FRIDAY 2ND NOVEMBER -
Friday £26
- SATURDAY 3RD NOVEMBER -
Tickets
Saturday £29
Weekend £50
Tickets on sale at the WGW Info Stall during the
Spring 2012 weekend with a massive 10% discount
Offer valid from Friday 10am - Sunday 3am
Venue: The Spa Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, North Yorkshire
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