Just in from WGW HQ…..

As some of you are aware, third parties have deliberately secured some of the venues we would normally use for our forthcoming Halloween event. We have taken legal advice and the venues involved are currently doing the same with their relevant legal departments. However the wheels of justice move very slowly.

To put a stop to speculation and confusion, we wish to confirm that the Halloween 09 Goth Weekend Dates will remain the same as originally advertised. Our opinion is that to do otherwise would cause a split that is not in the interest of the scene.

We are sad that after a 14 year association, the Met have chosen to work with individuals who have no interest in the Goth scene, merely a financial one, therefore The Met will no longer be a part of the official WGW. Despite rumours flying around, we also wish to categorically state that Jo has received no notification from the Met that she is barred from their premises.

We have decided to rise above the current challenges made to the Whitby Goth Weekend and we will continue to seek redress through appropriate legal channels.