Yes, Saturday night in Halifax is entertainment night as me, Phil Fletcher, Keiron here, Hacker T. Dog, Wonky Puss and anybody else who wants to get on stage will be at @thegraystonunity.bsky.social from 7-ish getting very festive indeed. www.facebook.com/events/41020...

The Government currently insists on taking 20% from the Grassroots Levy in VAT. Maybe at the very least we could have a conversation about how wildly inappropriate that is?

Nothing on VAT on tickets, nothing on investment, nothing on tax reliefs, nothing on cutting energy bills, intervening on rent, addressing Agent of Change flaws, or any of the multiple opportunities everyone keeps bringing to the Government that they don’t act on.

This Budget is yet another episode in the long running saga of failures to seize opportunities to support Grassroots Music Venues. The Government’s rhetoric on their support for this vital sector is completely undone by the reality of their business rates decision.

We are taking advance orders for our ‘Share The Steps’ tees. £20 with all profits going to womencentre.org.uk/calderdale/. State whether you want in a white or black tee. Email your order to [email protected] . Put ‘Share the steps’ in the title of your email.

We’re going back to 1970 for this week’s classic album, played in full at 2. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%A9...

41 years after I first asked them to play Halifax we give you one of the most influential alt-rock bands of all time time & they will sound amazing in the candlelit Minster. 2nd goth festival headliner announced next Friday.

We are showing the final on our venue screen. Doors 4pm.

@paulheatonsolo.bsky.social Playing this today at 2. Both us & Meandering Bear are open before & after this week’s Paul Heaton gigs.

@billybragg.bsky.social Hope you’re looking forward to a visit to our town this week. Chartists, where the first ever general strike started & where US slavery abolitionist Frederick Douglass was bought out of slavery & lots more. Message if you fancy a short tour.

Aussie weekender!

@marcrileydj.bsky.social @gidcoe.bsky.social

@stuartmaconie.bsky.social @elizabethalker.bsky.social

We’re going back to 1968 for our classic album playing at 2pm. Live music in the bar & 4pm. Open later today.

Final shout.. last 20 tickets for Pit Pony .. pay on the door or buy in advance. 8 tickets left for Mark Watkin Price & Bill Gaukroger (in Tiny Grayston). Pay on the door. @pitponyband.bsky.social

A little sneak peak of a vid from our live session at Hohm in Bradford. Red Sky Over Erewyrehve appears on the Dark Mild EP which we're launching this Sunday 30th March @thegraystonunity.bsky.social with Billy Mahonie (tickets here: www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/whats-on/ant...

For the fourth consecutive year… booking announcements to follow. We hope you’re excited as we are 🖤💥 #townfestival #whatsonhalifax #localmusic

Shaymen special Tuesday eve, 6pm to k.o. 10% off all drinks here & at Meandering Bear. Discerning football supporters home or away always welcomed.

Holy shit thank you a second time @djdebgrant.bsky.social 🙏🙏💖

Sunday March 30th Billy Mahonie (first-wave British instrumental post rockers) and Lands & Body (instrumental Baritone Guitar and Drums duo) @thegraystonunity.bsky.social 3pm. £9.75 www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/whats-on/boo... (part of the Antidote Double Bill with Rattle, Bulbils and The Silver Field)

Our ticketed events for the 1st Halifax Goth Festival are sold out but there is still chance to come and meet author, poet & March Violet Rosie Garland in the BC! @thegraystonunity.bsky.social @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social @quercusbooks.bsky.social @ninearchespress.bsky.social

A lovely little sell out gif tonight by Nev Clay.

What a week last week was. A huge thank you to Independent Venue Week & @Sybil Bell for all that you do & for the love you have shown us over the years, massively appreciated.Big thanks to all who played & made it all happen from staff to volunteers & of course to everyone who came to a gig. #ivw

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@huwstephensdj.bsky.social @bbc6music.bsky.social @ivwuk.bsky.social

#ivw #ivw25

Youth Showcase in the venue today from 2pm, Harry Shackleton on the bar piano from 4 & this classic album played at 2.

Our debut release on our new label..things you never thought you’d do! www.qobuz.com/gb-en/album/....

Our 1st Goth Festival.. few things sold out & all selling very well. Info at www.thegraystonunity.co.uk

Our Annual Report for 2024 is now live at bit.ly/MVT2024. If you work in live music in any capacity - you HAVE to read this.

Members.. you’ve got mail!

the actionist make their live debut with a soft launch of the first EP this afternoon down at the grayston. although our sounds are a electronic based output we're going unplugged today via a piano. they'll be badges for you to get on your coats too!