Fri 13 February 2026 ➡ Sun 15 February 2026

Halifax Goth Festival 2026

at The Grayston Unity, Halifax

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Appearing:

The Chameleons
Ghost Dance
Salvation
Korinthians
Cover Of Dark
Rhombus
Black Rain

The Chameleons

Known for their atmospheric, guitar-based sound and passionate lyrics, The Chameleons are regarded as one of the most underrated Manchester bands of the 1980s. Original members Mark Burgess and Reg Smithies reformed the band in 2020 to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the 'What Does Anything Mean? Basically' album. Now back on the road, it's becoming clear that neither their power or delicacy has been tempered by such a long absence.

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Ghost Dance

Anne Marie Hurst was the backing vocalist for the Goth Rock group the Elements in Keighley UK (until 1982). In December 1982, she helped form Skeletal Family. After departing from Skeletal Family in 1985, she co-founded Ghost Dance with Gary Marx (formerly of The Sisters of Mercy). Ghost Dance released several indie chart hit singles through Karbon Records, which were later compiled on the 'Gathering Dust' album. In 1989 they signed to Chrysalis Records and released the 'Stop The World' album and two more singles, with 'Down To The Wire' peaking at no.66 in the UK singles chart. In 2019 Anne Marie reformed Ghost Dance with ex Harlequyn members, Tim Walker, Phil Noble and Dave Wood, then in 2020, Stephen Derrig (formally of Original Sin) completed the line up and work commenced on a new album.

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Salvation

SALVATION are one of the original Leeds based post-punk/goth bands. Formed in 1983, they released their first 12” on Merciful Release - the SISTERS OF MERCY’s label. SALVATION went on to become regular visitors to the Indie Top 20 alongside their contemporaries: NEW MODEL ARMY, SKELETAL FAMILY and RED LORRY YELLOW LORRY. In 1990, they signed to US label IRS and released the SASS album. In March 2020, SALVATION played 4 shows as Special Guests to THE MISSION in France and Belgium. The last one of these European dates was recorded and released as SALVATION’s first ever Live album: ‘We Gave You Diamonds…Live at De Casino!’ on the TIMESLIP label. (CD and Limited Edition Colour Vinyl).

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