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Revision as of 17:23, 19 September 2006 editMrph (talk | contribs)Extended confirmed users3,697 edits Reworded intro - I'm not familiar with the "week/end" nickname and google fails to find any examples. Deleted unless we can find some usage.← Previous edit Revision as of 17:24, 19 September 2006 edit undoMrph (talk | contribs)Extended confirmed users3,697 editsm Typo fixNext edit →
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'''Whitby Gothic Weekend''', often abbreviated to '''WGW'' or simply referred to by attendees as ''Whitby'', is a twice-yearly festival for ]s, in ], ], ], organised by Jo Hampshire of Top Mum Promotions. '''Whitby Gothic Weekend''', often abbreviated to '''WGW''' or simply referred to by attendees as '''Whitby''', is a twice-yearly festival for ]s, in ], ], ], organised by Jo Hampshire of Top Mum Promotions.


==Event history== ==Event history==

Revision as of 17:24, 19 September 2006

Whitby Gothic Weekend, often abbreviated to WGW or simply referred to by attendees as Whitby, is a twice-yearly festival for goths, in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, organised by Jo Hampshire of Top Mum Promotions.

Event history

The origins of WGW lie in an ad hoc meeting of around forty pen-pals who Hampshire had met through NME and which was arranged in 1994. Hampshire states that Whitby was chosen for its Dracula connections, although probably more so because this had already fostered a sense of acceptance on the part of locals and businesses rather than any inherent romanticism regarding the location.

The festival was held yearly until 1997, when it became twice-yearly, now held in April and October. It has since grown into one of the most popular gothic events in the world, attracting attendees from across the UK and around the world. Most of the events are held at the town's 1,000 capacity Spa Pavillion, however, other venues such as The Metropole Hotel are used for overspill and unofficial events.

Although referred to as a "weekend" it includes events during the day on Friday and fringe events on the Thursday and Monday. The event often sells out and many more people attend than there are tickets available, resulting in booming business for Whitby pubs such as The Angel and The Elsinore.

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