Gig Goldenlion

Gig Goldenlion promotes events at The Golden Lion in Todmorden, West Yorkshire. It is the event name used by Matthanee “Gig” Nilavongse, who co-owns the Todmorden pub and music venue with Richard “Waka” Walker. They took over the pub in 2015 and organise its dance nights. The venue has a downstairs pub and dancefloor with capacity for 250, alongside an upstairs live room accommodating 80.

The Golden Lion’s electronic programme spans house, dub, techno and reggae. Its DJ bookings have included Goldie, and other performers booked there have included Jarvis Cocker. The venue also hosts live music, with bookings including W.H. Lung, Working Men’s Club, The Orielles and The Lounge Society.

Nilavongse founded Golden Lion Sounds, a Community Interest Company record label launched in 2021 and run by Nilavongse and Walker. Its purpose includes supporting local musicians and releasing music across varied styles. Early label releases featured W.H. Lung and Working Men’s Club, among others; later releases included work by Jarvis Cocker and David Holmes.