Whitby's Tomorrow's Ghosts festival unveils Friday night headline act to complete line-up

The festival which is on at Whitby Pavilion from October 27 to 29, has now completed its musical line-up.

Formed in late 1985 from the ashes of The Sisters of Mercy, ex-members Wayne Hussey and Craig Adams enlisted the talents of Simon Hinkler and Mick Brown to create The Mission, one of the most respected goth-rock and live acts of all time.

No strangers to deafening huge crowds while supporting the likes of U2, The Cure, and Robert Plant over the years, or conquering vast live arenas in their own right, The Mission have earned one of the most fearsome live reputations in the business.

Whitby goth band Westenra will also take to the stage on the Friday night.

They have just released their own version of Iron Maiden’s Number of the Beast.

Originally meant to be a one-off for the Whitby Krampus Run ball, they recorded it due to popular demand.

The Mission join a bill also boasting a Saturday night headline from Finnish ‘Goth ‘n’ Roll’ supremos The 69 Eyes, supporting slots from some guests including Kirk Brandon’s 80s scene originals Theatre of Hate and Yorkshire’s own post punk mavericks The March Violets.

Hosting choice club nights each night at the Whitby Pavilion, alt/rock DJ royalty Carpe Noctum will be taking the reins for a death disco into the early hours, while the Gothic and Alternative markets at the festival are free entry and open between 10am and 5pm on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Visit https://www.tomorrowsghostsfestival.co.uk for tickets.