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News, reviews and other articles written from the UK Goth subculture

WGW April 2017: Saturday Reviews

Posted on May 21, 2017 by The Blogging Goth

Welcome to The Blogging Goth’s biannual review of Whitby Goth Weekend! I’ve already covered Friday’s line-up in a previous post, so make sure you are all caught up to now! We go crashing into Saturday with… a heartfelt apologies. Despite … Continue reading →

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Gourmet Goth: Enjoy a Monochrome Meal

Posted on May 18, 2017 by The Blogging Goth

Scientists are working feverishly to generate an entire meal in only the darkest hues, to perfect that Goth dining experience. In the past you’ve been able to snack on black burgers, and move onto sweet treats such as charcoal-infused ice-cream … Continue reading →

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WGW April 2017: Friday Reviews

Posted on May 13, 2017 by The Blogging Goth

The most challenging act, the opening band of the opening night of Whitby Goth Weekend. I’m intrigued by Healthy Junkies, who bill themselves as “Female fronted New wave punk grunge band..DIY and hungry!” “This is not a suicide!” hollers lead … Continue reading →

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Whitby Goth Weekend Spring 2017: A Choice Selection…

Posted on April 18, 2017 by The Blogging Goth

Just a couple of days until we drive over to Whitby, North Yorkshire, for the Spring 2017 Whitby Goth Weekend! Now in its 23rd year this world-renowned festival continues to draw in crowds for music, dancing, drinking and people-watching. As … Continue reading →

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The Wendyhouse, Leeds, 2012

Posted on March 17, 2017 by The Blogging Goth

One of my favourite YouTube videos is the one taken at the Xclusiv Club in Batley, 1984. The (Black) Gold Age of Goth, it shows perfect hairdos and artless makeup in the incongruous surroundings of a sleepy, little West Yorkshire … Continue reading →

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