Gig Review: Sat 16th November - The Tavern, Wigan
Once upon a time, when I was young, I remember a new kid arriving in school - he had a strange Northern accent that was dashing and exciting, and he wowed us with wonderful tales of his far-off homeland: a mystical place called Wigan where incredible things happened.
Over 10 years later, I've finally made it there (although please note, this was not ever any ambition of mine) and I wasn't disappointed. Within 15 minutes of arriving, we've witnessed the largest ever queue of tracksuit-wearing adolescents at McDonalds (pretty much right out the door) and the earliest bar brawl too. (Man, it's only 6pm.. sort your freaking life out)
Like other out-of-London promoters we have played for, The Wigan Music Collective is an isolated pocket of indivuals striving to put on nights of great electronic/dance music in an area that's seemingly at odds against it. And the best thing is - they do know how to party. One of the most physically-draining of gigs we've done for a while thanks to the radiator behind the stage that doesn't turn off. We briefly toy with the idea of doing more exercise to cope with these situations.
Photos: Friends from Wigan, and Stuey finds his long lost brother.
Over 10 years later, I've finally made it there (although please note, this was not ever any ambition of mine) and I wasn't disappointed. Within 15 minutes of arriving, we've witnessed the largest ever queue of tracksuit-wearing adolescents at McDonalds (pretty much right out the door) and the earliest bar brawl too. (Man, it's only 6pm.. sort your freaking life out)
Like other out-of-London promoters we have played for, The Wigan Music Collective is an isolated pocket of indivuals striving to put on nights of great electronic/dance music in an area that's seemingly at odds against it. And the best thing is - they do know how to party. One of the most physically-draining of gigs we've done for a while thanks to the radiator behind the stage that doesn't turn off. We briefly toy with the idea of doing more exercise to cope with these situations.
Photos: Friends from Wigan, and Stuey finds his long lost brother.
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