Dark Matter Promotions

21/08/2025

A fab piece and wonderful insight into this brilliant venue through the eyes of the legend that is Richard Walker.

Fondly known as ‘The Vortex’, this renowned grassroots venue is outwardly chaotic and carefree, but internally, it runs like a well-drilled ship.

16/08/2025

Check out this podcast from Folk on Foot - 'A fascinating and poignant insight into the lives and inspiration of two creative spirits.'

Really looking forward to having Lavinia BlackwAll & Alex Rex back at the Golden Lion Todmorden 10 October.

Dark Matter presents Lavinia Blackwall & Stilton plus Alex Rex solo set

Tickets https://www.skiddle.com/e/41275458

13/08/2025

The wondrous a.P.A.t.T. will be supporting Billy Mahonie along with the fabulous at the Golden Lion Todmorden OL14 6LZ

Friday 14 November 8pm

a.P.A.t.T. are an English ensemble known for their avant-garde music and multimedia works.

Since their first release, (e.P.) in 2002 they have released over 7 albums, numerous singles, endless music videos and short films.

“There really is no other way to say this: but a.P.A.t.T. drive me completely and utterly cuckoo, in a decidedly good way of course. “
Louder Than War

“a.P.A.t.T. are a mo*********ng experience. Probably the only UK band i can think of to come up with their vision of the dark, vicious and f**k me, rather scary vision of the ACID PUNK dropped
onto us from the visions of Gibby from the Bu****le Surfers. We love them. You need to hear this.
It’s insane” -Alan Mcgee - Creation/Poptones

Advance tickets on Skiddle

More info at www.darkmatterpromotions.com

Poster art Brett Savage

Dark Matter presents Billy Mahonie + a.P.A.t.T + DJ Sie Norfolk

09/08/2025

Really looking forward to hosting and their band this October at the Golden Lion Todmorden, West Yorks OL14 6LZ

One of the freshest voices to emerge from London’s underground music scene with a distinctive Joy Division-stylised techno vibe that offers up one of the best debut albums of the decade. 80s art rock is back!

Manchester guitar-drone-duo will open the show

It’s going to be a blast! Advance tickets on Skiddle

For more info head to www.darkmatterpromotions.com

Dark Matter presents The Sick Man of Europe + Thraa

Poster art

26/07/2025

⚡ New show announcement ⚡

🎶 LIVE: Lavinia Blackwall & Stilton + Special Guest Alex Rex 🎶

📍 Golden Lion Todmorden, West Yorkshire OL14 6LZ
📅 Friday 10 October 8pm

Lavinia BlackwAll (formerly of Trembling Bells) plays live with her full band Stilton, performing songs from her stunning new album The Making—a rich blend of folk, baroque pop, and psych-rock, delivered with one of the most captivating voices in UK music.

Opening the night is Alex Rex, the acclaimed solo project of Alex Neilson, former Trembling Bells bandleader, presenting raw and poetic songs from his powerful fourth and final album The National Trust.

✨ A night of haunting beauty, emotional depth, and unforgettable songwriting. ✨

🎟️ Tickets on sale now https://www.skiddle.com/e/41275458

Dark Matter presents Lavinia Blackwall & Stilton plus Alex Rex solo set

Poster art Brett Savage

09/07/2025

We can’t wait to welcome The Sick Man Of Europe to Golden Lion Todmorden West Yorks (OL14 6LZ)!

“one of the freshest voices to emerge from London’s underground music scene with a distinctive Joy Division-stylised techno vibe that offers up one of the best debut albums of the decade.“

And the mesmerising Thraa, who are making waves on the underground music scene

Catch the live show Thursday 2 October

Tickets on Skiddle

Poster art: Bella Keery

Dark Matter presents The Sick Man of Europe + Thraa

05/07/2025

Delighted to announce this banger of a show! 💥

Friday 14 November
Golden Lion Todmorden, West Yorks. OL14 6LZ

John Peel favourites Billy Mahonie crashed onto the late ’90s post-rock scene with Mogwai and co and are back with their first new material in 24 years. Their instrumental sets are raw, unpredictable, and explosively tight; their live shows hit like controlled chaos.

"a.P.A.t.T. are a mo*********ng experience. Probably the only UK band i can think of to come up with their vision of the dark, vicious and f**k me, rather scary vision of the ACID PUNK dropped onto us from the visions of Gibby from the Bu****le Surfers. We love them. You need to hear this. It's insane" -Alan Mcgee - Creation/Poptones

Sie Norfolk - DJ and occasional Shindig magazine contributor - expect to hear Eastern European Electronics, Anatolian Psych, Cinematic Soul, Italian Soundtracks, 60's Garage and much much more - all played from original vinyl

Tickets https://www.skiddle.com/e/41054376

Dark Matter presents Billy Mahonie + a.P.A.t.T + DJ Sie Norfolk

Poster artwork: Brett Savage

28/06/2025

Massive thanks to Casino Rockets and Grow for your sets, you had the dance floor rocking!

Thanks Golden Lion Todmorden and Dark Matter crews for your support and hard work. Top sound from Andy as per.

And thank you to everyone who came down to the show.

📷 Scop

27/06/2025

Tonight (Friday) 8pm
Golden Lion Todmorden (upstairs live room), West Yorks. OL14 6LZ

Casino Rockets
Blending a wide range of musical influences from psychedelia, electronica and trip-hop, with a strong undercurrent of the indie rock that inspired these long-standing friends from Halifax

Grow
A swaggering retro-rock four-piece also from Halifax

Tickets available on the door

Dark Matter presents Casino Rockets + GROW

Artwork Brett Savage

26/06/2025

Casino Rockets play live tomorrow (Friday 27th) at the Golden Lion Todmorden (upstairs live room) 8pm

With support from Grow, an emerging Halifax quartet, “ A MIX BETWEEN
STEELY DAN AND BOWIE “ - BBC RADIO 6

Dark Matter presents Casino Rockets + GROW

Halifax four-piece CASINO ROCKETS operate within a world of alt / synth/ post-rock, utilising intricate guitar patterns and wall-of-sound dynamics.

25/06/2025

New show:

Thursday 2 October 7.30pm

In celebration of their self-titled debut album, The Sick Man Of Europe bring their blend of post-punk and art-rock to the Golden Lion Todmorden this Autumn as part of their UK tour.

With Thraa opening the show

Tickets https://www.skiddle.com/e/41116046

Poster art: Bella Keery