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This is the OFFICIAL World Goth Day account and a safe space for the worldwide goth community. World Goth Day is the 22nd of May every year. Official website: www.worldgothday.com

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World Goth Day @worldgothday.bsky.social · Nov 17

Hello! This is the OFFICIAL World Goth Day account, we're not sure how active we will be here but it's always important to stick a flag in it before potential bad actors do...
#GetYourGothOn

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BatBoy Slim @batboyslim.bsky.social · 1d

The Glass House Museum have got a cracking Halloween event at The Met Lounge & Ballroom in Whitby lined up.

We're supporting the legendary Miranda Sex Garden alongside Iamwarface

Tickets can be bought here:
www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Yor...

Nightshade - Autumn 2025 at The Met Ballroom

Festival of Goth and Alternative Music. Part of a full weekend celebration! Supporting WHISH and Yorkshire Speak Their Name.

www.skiddle.com

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World Goth Day @worldgothday.bsky.social · 1d

Released on this day in 1983. It might have sounded like it was recorded in a cave but that was the sheer beauty of it. You know you're old when you can still taste the smoke machine in the back of your throat from the first time you heard this.

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World Goth Day @worldgothday.bsky.social · 7d

There's a fantastic event called Black Pilgrimage coming up soon in Leeds UK that some of you might be interested in.

Event link:
facebook.com/events/s/bla...

Tickets:
www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Lee...

Black Pilgrimage at Wharf Chambers

Goth City Promotions are proud to present 'Black Pilgrimage': 8 of the best goth and dark alternative acts in one of Leeds' best underground venues.

www.skiddle.com

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World Goth Day @worldgothday.bsky.social · 25d

It's practically my duty to share this incredibly wholesome photo with you of @visionvideoband.bsky.social taken by Chris Cardi.

It's a snapshot of everything we wish the goth community to be. Have a great weekend! 🦇

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World Goth Day @worldgothday.bsky.social · 28d

I feel seen

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World Goth Day @worldgothday.bsky.social · Sep 6

It can't moo all the time.

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World Goth Day @worldgothday.bsky.social · Sep 6

Okay we're a day late mentioning this one but on 5th August 1988, Fields Of The Nephilim released their highly acclaimed 2nd album which featured the single 'Moonchild', achieving a #12 position in the UK album charts & maintaining sales of flour & cowboy hats for another year...

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World Goth Day @worldgothday.bsky.social · Aug 29

It’s a bit of a joke that many of the words she uses in her lyrics are made up or unintelligible. It doesn’t help that for the longest time the lyrics were not available to fans so they often transcribed what they think they heard

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World Goth Day @worldgothday.bsky.social · Aug 29

And a belated Happy Birthday to Dinah Cancer of the legendary 45 Grave who turned 65 yesterday

World Goth Day @worldgothday.bsky.social · Aug 29

We would like to wish a happy 62nd birthday to Elizabeth Davidson Fraser, the legendary Cocteau Twins frontwoman whose uniquely beautiful voice captured hearts & ears and whose lyrics inspired some of the most secure WiFi passwords this planet has ever seen.

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World Goth Day @worldgothday.bsky.social · Aug 24

Remembering Sophie Lancaster, who died 18 years ago today. She was murdered for being a Goth.

Her legacy, The Sophie Lancaster Foundation, works to Stamp Out Prejudice, Hatred & Intolerance Everywhere. Honour her memory by standing against hate. #SophieLancaster #Sophie #goth #gothic

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World Goth Day @worldgothday.bsky.social · Aug 21

Happy birthday to Banshees/Creatures drummer Budgie, arguably the greatest drummer alive. If you haven't read his recent autobiography 'The Absence' I strongly urge you to do so, it's fantastic.

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The Blogging Goth @theblogginggoth.bsky.social · Aug 20

On this day in 1984, #DepecheMode released "Master and Servant" as the second single from their fourth studio album, "Some Great Reward".

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BatBoy Slim @batboyslim.bsky.social · Aug 7

www.ricemedia.co/from-meme-to...
This resonates so hard with me, deep down into my Asian roots and beyond.
I really would like to see them join in with a World Goth Day event next year.

From Meme to Midnight: How Singapore's Goths Threw Their Own National Day Party

In a season of patriotic reflection, Singapore's goths found a sense of belonging that burned brighter than any fireworks.

www.ricemedia.co

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World Goth Day @worldgothday.bsky.social · Aug 6

We can add that to the list of WHY

World Goth Day @worldgothday.bsky.social · Aug 6

On this day in 1979, Bauhaus unleashed the definitive goth DJ toilet-break record 'Bela Lugosi’s Dead' onto the unsuspecting populus.
For some reason it's harder to acquire the standard 12" black vinyl version than the picture disc with glow in the dark text.

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World Goth Day @worldgothday.bsky.social · Aug 6

OH GOD I THINK I FOUND IT.
Okay, upon second listen it's not remotely cybergoth - to be fair I was on the other side of the room and tired when it came on.

Oh my, this is BAD.

If you're that desperate to hear it, here's the link. DON'T SAY I DIDN'T WARN YOU.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTem...

Free Bird - Eurobeat Remix

YouTube video by Vikas Music

www.youtube.com

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World Goth Day @worldgothday.bsky.social · Aug 5

I'm unable to stop thinking about the rave/cybergoth cover of Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Freebird' that I'd heard online last night.

While it was a considerably faster beat than the original because 'oontz oontz oontz', it still managed to run for 3-5 business days, just like the original version. 😶

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World Goth Day @worldgothday.bsky.social · Jul 30

Happy 68th birthday to Daniel Ash of Bauhaus / Tones on Tail / Love and Rockets 🦇

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World Goth Day @worldgothday.bsky.social · Jul 29

Wise words indeed. It's up to all of us to challenge anti-minority rhetoric; it's not welcome in the goth community and does not reflect our core values.

Sophie Lancaster Foundation @sophiecharity.bsky.social · Jul 29

We thought it was time to do a post for friends old and new. The Sophie Lancaster Foundation was founded by Sylvia Lancaster following Sophie’s murder, targeted solely because of the perpetrators’ response to her alternative identity.

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World Goth Day @worldgothday.bsky.social · Jul 18

Released on this day, 1988. I loved this single so much, pretty sure I turned my 12" copy into thin strands of black plastic.

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World Goth Day @worldgothday.bsky.social · Jul 12

A bit of 'light' reading for the rivetheads among you. Honestly this is a pretty decent list by Pitchfork & may lead to several hours of musical research for some.
pitchfork.com/features/lis...

The 33 Best Industrial Albums of All Time

Throbbing Gristle, Nine Inch Nails, Skinny Puppy: These bands brought the heat

pitchfork.com

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World Goth Day @worldgothday.bsky.social · Jul 11

We've been asked to give a birthday shout out to Pete from Northampton who's a big fan of the goth scene.
He's 68 today but he doesn't look a day over 25, does he?

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World Goth Day @worldgothday.bsky.social · Jul 10

COCTEAU TWINS-GARLANDS
Released 43 years ago (yesterday). With its dystopian wall of screaming guitars & Liz Frazer's haunted vocals, it's still the most gothic sounding album ever made in my humble opinion & a staunch favourite in my entire music collection.

What's your go-to 'gothest ever' album?

World Goth Day @worldgothday.bsky.social · Jul 7

Do you like spooks? Do you like soaps? Do you like spooky soaps?
Apparently spooky soaps is a thing and we're rather impressed by these.
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Beautiful Freak Cosmetics

Handmade bath and body products for a darker world. Normal is overrated.

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