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# The Grayston Unity

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## Posts

- [Halifax's Second Goth Festival!](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/halifaxs-second-goth-festival/) - After the hugely successful first goth festival in Halifax in February 2025, The Grayston Unity has announced a second weekend of gothic excitement, this time bigger and better. Running through the 13th-15th of February, and so far announced are The Chameleons, at the candle lit Halifax Minster, Ghost Dance in a new venue space The
- [Get Out of Your Comfort Zone!](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/get-out-of-your-comfort-zone/) - The Grayston Unity, Halifax’s grassroots music venue, has successfully secured National Lottery Arts Council funding to launch an exciting new programme of live music events over the next 12 months. The aim is to bring fresh genres like rap, afrobeat, electronica, jazz and more to local audiences — all co-curated with Launchpad, the Leeds-based organisation
- [Grayston Unity Records](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/grayston-unity-records/) - A few months ago we heard the first recordings of a young band from Halifax called Grow. It had taken them about a year to save up the money to get the recording done. I asked to listen to it & having seen the band live I thought the recordings reflected their potential. Their plan
- [2024 Revo Album of the Year](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/2024-revo-album-of-the-year/) - Here it is… your albums of the year Thanks to everyone who voted & to @revorecords !!
- [Best Bars in Halifax](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/best-bars-in-halifax/) - # The Grayston Unity: Best Bars in Halifax When it comes to enjoying a night out in Halifax, especially after attending a gig at the stunning Piece Hall, The Grayston Unity stands out as one of the best bars in Halifax. With its unique atmosphere, exceptional drink selection, and prime location, it’s the perfect spot
- [In The Spotlight: The Grayston Unity’s Michael Ainsworth](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/in-the-spotlight-the-grayston-unitys-michael-ainsworth/) - Article from: Dirtysunbeams.com Across 40 years of putting on gigs, Michael has experienced the full gamut of emotions. We caught up with the venue owner to discuss phone boxes, tour managers, Pulp and… err, giant chess. Gig promoter at just 17, live music has been in Michael Ainsworth’s blood his whole adult life. Another constant

## Pages

- [Home](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/) - Bar, venue & cultural hub in Halifax since 2016. Bar, 110 cap venue room, 14 cap snug and roof terrace.
- [Membership](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/membership/) - Membership Not long till we announce a very special gig at the Minster to finish off our birthday celebrations. One of only 4 dates & the only one in the North.Members you’ll be getting the ticket link a day before everyone else. You’ll also be able to buy from the bar to avoid fees.Not a
- [Goth Festival](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/goth-festival/)
- [How to get a gig here?](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/how-to-get-a-gig-here/) - How to get a gig here? Please fill in the form below to get you band/act added to our artist database: https://forms.gle/VZHxuLCFuiRstmGB9 If you are touring act or an agency please email us directly on bookings.graytsonunity@gmail.com
- [Access Statement & Social Story](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/access-statement-social-story/) - Access Statement & Social Story Access Statement We are based on Horton Street in Halifax. If coming by train we are a 1 minute ride away, If by car there is street car parking to the front. There’s a car park opposite (Westgate Arcade Car Park) and one to the rear (the nearest to the
- [About Us](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/best-bars-in-halifax/) - Why is The Grayston Unity one of the best bars in HalifaxAbout us The Grayston Unity The Grayston Unity is an independent bar owned by folks who live in Halifax. It’s in a building that dates back to the 1860s (originally opened as a County Court), take a look at the crest on the corner of the building. Opposite the bar is the glorious Halifax Town
- [Future Roots](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/future-roots/) - FUTURE ROOTS Without new artists the future of the music industry & all those associated with it is bleak & these are challenging times for small venues, we’re the ones who give artists a chance, a chance to perform, to develop & hopefully grow & who knows some day they may be playing arenas &
- [Shop](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/shop/)
- [Useful Info](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/useful-info/) - Useful Info Opening hours MondayClosed (except Bank Holiday)Tuesday & Wednesday4pm to 9pmThursday1pm to 11pmFriday1pm to 12amSaturday12pm to 12amSunday1pm to 9pm contact us 8 Horton St, Halifax HX1 1PUEmail: graystonunity@gmail.comPhone: 07807136520 we are here
- [News](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/news/) - News The Grayston Unity News Halifax’s Second Goth Festival! After the hugely successful first goth festival in Halifax in February 2025, The Grayston Unity has announced a second weekend of gothic excitement, this time Read More » 21 August 2025 Get Out of Your Comfort Zone! The Grayston Unity, Halifax’s grassroots music venue, has successfully
- [Whats On](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/whats-on/) - What's on August 2026 Sunday sessions: Cough Links Trio Sunday 16th August 2026 4:00pm MORE INFO Harry Stobarts Jazz Club - Simon Wood's Collective - on the roof Thursday 20th August 2026 8:00pm MORE INFO Tide Glass Album Launch - In the bar Sunday 23rd August 2026 4:00pm MORE INFO Oliver Pinder - Pre show
- [Venue Film](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/venue-film/) - VENUE FILM
- [Accessibility Statement](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/accessibility-statement/) - Wheelchair Access Accessibility Statement We are based on Horton Street in Halifax. If coming by train we are a 1 minute ride away, If by car there is street car parking to the front. There’s a car park opposite (Westgate Arcade Car Park) and one to the rear (the nearest to the bar/venue), which can
- [Band Biogs](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/band-biogs/) - FESTIVAL BAND BIOGS BUY TICKETS THURSDAYDILETTANTE + YovsafDilettante is the art-pop brain-child of multi-instrumentalist Francesca Pidgeon. Live shows are a genre-phobic loop-fest, featuring everything from fuzzy guitar licks to 5-part saxophone harmonies. When not making music (or hyphenating words) Francesca moonlights in Bella Union’s BC Camplight and enjoys slamming into people on skates (roller derby).
- [Supply Us](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/supply-us/) - Supply Us supply us We tend to work with local and regional suppliers, if you want to supply us simply add us to your mailing lists. Please don’t phone us.
- [Artist/Band Info](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/artist-band-info/) - Artist / Band info Play for us We are always up for hearing from artists but before you contact us please note…Headline. shows are generally offered to artists who are signed/releasing and have some press reviews.Supports are usually offered to local artists who can pull a crowd. We have a rule that if playing for
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## Events

- [Bitch Fest - DJ Raquel De La Neep](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/bitch-fest-dj-raquel-de-la-neep/)
- [RIOT GRRL DOCUMENTARIES FILM SCREENING & ZINE WORKSHOP](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/riot-grrl-documentaries-film-screening-zine-workshop/)
- [Harry Stobarts Jazz Club - Simon Wood's Collective - on the roof](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/harry-stobarts-jazz-club-simon-woods-collective-on-the-roof/)
- [Matching Outfits + A Storm In The Void + Adelaide Taylor](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/matching-outfits-a-storm-in-the-void/)
- [SOLD OUT: The Bluetones Acoustic - Festive Annual Specials](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/the-bluetones-acoustic-festive-annual-specials-2/)
- [Midding + Support](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/midding-support/)
- [The BlackHeart Orchestra - Roan](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/the-blackheart-orchestra-2/)
- [Krautrock from Mexico! : MIRROR REVELATIONS + Warm Parts](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/krautrock-from-mexico-mirror-revelations-support/)
- [High Parasite (live in the Albany Arcade)](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/high-parasite-live-in-the-albany-arcade/)
- [Halifax Music Town: Halifax Music Heritage Trail Guided Walk](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/halifax-music-town-halifax-music-heritage-trail-guided-walk/)
- [JAMETTONE improvised live trip hop! - in the bar](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/jamettone-improvised-live-trip-hop-in-the-bar/)
- [Oliver Pinder - Pre show gig for Bastille](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/oliver-pinder-pre-show-gig-for-bastille/)
- [Matinee: RUN REMEDY + Evie Gallagher](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/matinee-run-remedy-evie-gallagher/)
- [SISTER WIVES + Typical Girlz](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/sister-wives-typical-girlz/)
- [Sunday Session with PICA PICA](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/sunday-session-with-pica-pica/)
- [Flash Cassette - in the bar!](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/flash-cassette-in-the-bar/)
- [A BIT OF US - at the Trades Club Hebden Bridge](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/a-bit-of-us-at-the-trades-club-hebden-bridge/)
- [Vonavella + Support](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/vonavella-support/)
- [THE DIRT + Front Page News + The Actionists](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/the-dirt-front-page-news-the-actionists/)
- [THE WIND UP BIRDS / GURGLES / BILLY BILLY 5P](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/the-wind-up-birds-gurgles-billy-billy-5p/)
- [BITCH FEST: ELLIE WINSTANLEY](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/bitch-fest-ellie-winstanley/)
- [Sunday Session: An Banna](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/sunday-session-an-banna/)
- [DJ Lee Gorton & Friends Transmitting Cosmic Sounds](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/dj-lee-gorton-friends-transmitting-cosmic-sounds-5/)
- [DJ Lee Gorton & Friends Transmitting Cosmic Sounds](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/dj-lee-gorton-friends-transmitting-cosmic-sounds-4/)
- [Hemloch + icon 13](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/hemloch-icon-13/)
- [Gary Stewart presents Graceland](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/gary-stewart-presents-graceland-2/)
- [Dirty Laces + John Denton + TBA](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/dirty-laces-john-denton-tba-2/)
- [Pat Fulgoni & Henry Botham](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/pat-fulgoni-henry-botham/)
- [LUKE JAMES WILLIAMS](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/luke-james-williams/)
- [BITCH FEST: THE RED STAINS + Bitchcraft + Lavender Gray](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/bitch-fest-the-red-stains-bitchcraft-lavender-gray/)
- [BITCH FEST- opening gig. CORTNEY DIXON + Afrobaby + Typical Girls](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/bitch-fest-opening-gig-cortney-dixon-afrobaby-typical-girls-2/)
- [Sunday sessions: Cough Links Trio](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/sunday-sessions-cough-links-trio-3/)
- [Tide Glass Album Launch - In the bar](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/tide-glass-album-launch-in-the-bar/)
- [Flat Moon](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/flat-moon/)
- [THE 844'S rockin' rhythm & blues live in the bar room](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/the-844s-rockin-rhythm-blues-live-in-the-bar-room-4/)
- [BITCH FEST- opening gig. CORTNEY DIXON + Afrobaby + Typical Girls](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/bitch-fest-opening-gig-cortney-dixon-afrobaby-typical-girls/)
- [Bitch Fest - A weekend festival celebrating women & queer artists](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/bitch-fest-a-weekend-festival-celebrating-women-queer-artists/)
- [SOLD OUT: Spiritualized with Gospel Choir live at The Halifax Minster](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/spiritualized-with-gospel-choir-live-at-the-halifax-minster/)
- [Homegrown - Cavan Murphy + Grow + Doogle](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/homegrown-cavan-murphy-grow-doogle/)
- [MIniseries + C Douglas](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/miniseries-c-douglas/)
- [The Critones @ The Grayston Unity Halifax](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/the-critones-the-grayston-unity-halifax/)
- [The Orielles + Eva Kiss + Rose Villlas](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/the-orielles-eva-kiss-rose-villlas/)
- [Random Hand + Mellon Collies - in the Albany Arcade](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/random-hand-mellon-collies-in-the-albany-arcade/)
- [Mr. B's Hip Probably Accurate HIP-HOP HISTORY SHOW](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/mr-bs-hip-probably-accurate-hip-hop-history-show/)
- [Square Peg - Appalachian String Band - In The Bar](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/square-peg-appalachian-string-band-in-the-bar-3/)
- [Dirt Road Band - Presented by Tequila Music](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/dirt-road-band-presented-by-tequila-music/)
- [Can you Dig it?? - All Vinyl DJ Night with JazzDaddy](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/can-you-dig-it-all-vinyl-dj-night-with-jazzdaddy-5/)
- [Can you Dig it?? - All Vinyl DJ Night with JazzDaddy](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/can-you-dig-it-all-vinyl-dj-night-with-jazzdaddy-4/)
- [The Bluetones Acoustic - Festive Annual Specials](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/event/the-bluetones-acoustic-festive-annual-specials/)

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- [News](https://thegraystonunity.co.uk/category/news/)