2017 was an incredible year! 365 days of ethereal highs, traveling, trains, planes, Pinewood Smile, Tour de Prance, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the UK, festivals, friends, family, and of course YOU!

We had an amazing year with the recording and release of Pinewood Smile, which charted at number 8 on the top 100, and number ONE on the rock, vinyl and indie charts! You made Christmas Time extra special by pushing it to number one on the rock chart this season, Thank you! We pirated a Thames Clipper, released 4 new videos, ‘All The Pretty Girls‘, ‘Solid Gold‘, ‘Happiness‘, and of course took on the abysmal Southern Rail service with “Southern Trains‘!

We made loads of new friends far and near, and remember our dear friend Denise, who sadly passed away this year, as did other fans we will certainly miss, but who remain forever with us in spirit.

Here is a look back at just a few captured moments. To see ALL of the photos collected and shared by us as well as the fans, visit our facebook page at www.facebook.com/thedarknessofficial  Click on the “community” tab and also “all photos” to see fan and visitor submissions! Add yours! Follow us on the instagramz at @theactualdarkness and on twitter @thedarkness!

 

The Darkness at the UEA on Sunday night in Norwich – Paul John Bayfield
The Hawkins brothers at the UEA on Sunday night in Norwich – Paul John Bayfield
The Darkness at the UEA on Sunday night in Norwich – Paul John Bayfield

The worlds first secret gig …that floats ! The Darkness launch their new album – Pinewood Smile – aboard a Thames London Clipper. Photo : Paul John Bayfield.
The worlds first secret gig …that floats ! The Darkness launch their new album – Pinewood Smile – aboard a Thames London Clipper. Photo : Paul John Bayfield.

The Darkness at Rugby Sound
Godiva Festival!
Rufus-T-Taylor-by-Lara-Bordoni
The Darkness Finland 2017
The Darkness Stockholm 2 2017
The Darkness crowd Rugby Sound
Frankie Poullain by Andrea Kronos
Justin Hawkins Rugby Sound
Frankie Walkabout!

Here is looking forward to 2018, Tour de Prance North America, and more festivals and surprises along the way!

 

Happy New Year! See you soon! – The Darkness