Following the release of their semi-prophetic Top 10 album Easter Is Cancelled at the end of 2019, The Darkness closed the annus horribilis of 2020 with a live stream from London’s Indigo at The O2 on December 18th – originally planned as their new message of festive joy and goodwill and an opportunity to play in front of a tiny audience (by their standards) their plans were sadly quashed by the further lockdown thrown at the world for Xmas 2020. But they continued with their first live performance in months and made available a live stream from the venue.



The show was of course a flamboyant extravaganza packed with all the snow and tinsel one could dream of as the band unwrapped a selection of their biggest hits, some choice cuts from the afforementioned ‘Easter Is Cancelled’ including the radio playlisted single ‘Heart Explodes’, ‘fan favourites and of course their Christmas cracker ‘Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End)’.



The live audio from this live stream is released on DSPs for the first time on 24th December 2021 as a surprise Christmas Stocking filler for Darkness fans around the world.



Regarding the show frontman Justin Hawkins says, “Ok, so we pressed the wrong button and cancelled Easter. And we’re sorry about that. Let’s move on, yeah? Christmas is coming, and nothing says Joy and Surprise like The Darkness, rocking live in your living room! Santa gets a day off as we deliver the Premier Cru streamed concert of the year, live to you from the IndigO2 in London Town. Let us in at your interweb window as we celebrate life, love, Christmas and Rock Music, all wrapped in tinsel and delivered to you on a golden dream sleigh of almost ludicrous proportions.



“Expect hits, old and new. Beards, flayed by the snow engines of entertainment. Fairy lights, plugged in and mostly working. A few brave and/or immune rockers will have the good fortune to join us in the stadium of dreams for this exclusive event – check out our written facts to understand. This will be an unparalleled night of true artistic integrity, so don’t dilly dally – let’s rock our cocking socks off together for Christmaaaaaas!”



The Darkness continue to prove why they are one of the most beloved UK rock bands of our time and are currently touring their brand new and recent #1 Rock And Metal Chart album ‘Motorheart’ (UK chart #16)