BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wigan Events Guide - ECPv6.3.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Wigan Events Guide X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wigan Events Guide REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221202T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221202T220000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130357 CREATED:20221114T140332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T140332Z UID:37991-1670009400-1670018400@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Ruby J & Sonnet Duo DESCRIPTION:Ruby J – born in 2005\, the singer-songwriter and recording artist fuses multiple genres with her own unique style. Inspired to pick up a guitar at aged 13 by the likes of Tash Sultana\, Arctic Monkeys & more… a now 17-year-old Ruby J has solo stage presence that encapsulates her audience. Described as “the new kid on the block” by live music lovers on Twitter\n2022 has seen Ruby J make a major UK Festival Debut at The Isle of Wight Festival.\nDescribed as having a unique tone to her voice\, Ruby has attracted early bold comparisons to the likes of Amy Winehouse\, Ms Lauryn Hill and Macy Gray\, amongst others.\nBBC introducing…\n‘Big in 2022’ & ‘Producer Pick’\n“Ruby J is that unique voice”\nPaloma Faith\nSonnet Duo: Sonnet is an acoustic duo made up of two old mates with a love of acoustic guitar music. Kick back with a cold one and enjoy stripped back versions of old classics right through to modern chart toppers. URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/ruby-j-sonnet-duo-2/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Baliff-Bar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221202T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221202T223000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130357 CREATED:20221114T142449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T142449Z UID:38006-1670009400-1670020200@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:MOTHERSHIP – Led Zeppelin Tribute DESCRIPTION:MOTHERSHIP – Led Zeppelin Tribute present our brand new set – two hours plus of Zeppelin classics\, with a handful of surprises\, too. \nWhen the Levee Breaks\, Going to California\, Kashmir\, Misty Mountain Hop and lots more. It might get loud and expect the unexpected! \n“The most authentic sounding Zep tribute in the UK”.(Classic Rock magazine) \nDoors 19:30\nMothership 20:00 – 21:10\nInterval\nMothership 21:30 – 22:40 \nThis is a standing only event. URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/mothership-led-zeppelin-tribute/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/mothership.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221202T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221202T233000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130357 CREATED:20210715T144322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T141631Z UID:36221-1670011200-1670023800@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Ska Face DESCRIPTION:Ska Face are a 10 piece Ska band from Blackpool with a combined age exceeding 450 years\, old enough to know better but young enough not to care. They play classic ska and 2 tone with an infectious groove and unstoppable energy that just makes you want to groove. Expect all the ska and 2 tone classics from the likes of The Specials\, Madness\, The Selecter\, Bad Manners\, Toots and many more!\nTickets: £8.00 plus booking fee | OTD: £10.00\nThis is a 16+ event. Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.\n\n\n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/ska-face/ LOCATION:The Boulevard\, 17A Wallgate\, Wigan\, WN1 1LD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ska.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T200000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130357 CREATED:20221123T125918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T125954Z UID:38102-1670061600-1670097600@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Standish Christmas Market DESCRIPTION:  \nWe’re back! We’re finally able to host our fifth annual Standish Christmas Market. On Saturday 3rd December 2022\, we’ll be taking over Standish village centre once again\, with a festive street market\, two craft halls\, live music stage and drinks tent. There’ll be singing! There’ll be dancing! There’ll be comedy! And there’ll be so much more! We have over 50 traders at this year’s Standish Christmas Market! \nFor 2022\, we’re also hosting a virtual market alongside our physical one for the very first time! See link below to head to Tresstle.com\, where the online version of the market will be hosted. \nWe’ll be streaming our event stage highlights to our Facebook and Tresstle pages from Saturday 3rd December onwards. Keep an eye on our socials for up-to-date news! \nWe’re a volunteer-run event\, so while we might not be the biggest market in the UK\, you can guarantee that we put our hearts and souls into making every event a success. \nLink to the online market here: https://tresstle.com/?post_type=event&p=20099 URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/standish-christmas-market/ LOCATION:Standish\, Wigan\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs,Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/standish-xmas-market.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T170000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130357 CREATED:20221114T150112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T150129Z UID:38037-1670072400-1670086800@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Hindley and Hindley Green Christmas light switch-on DESCRIPTION:Free festive fun for the whole family; visit Santa in his grotto\, face painting\, food and shop for Christmas presents at the Christmas market stalls. \nThree Silcock’s Funfair Rides (children ride for free)\nA (free)visit to Santa in his Grotto including a (free) selection box gift\nFace painting (Free)\nHotdogs\, crisps and beverages for the kids. (Free)\nMansoor (Humanity First) providing his spicy specials (free)\nFresh Donuts  provided by Brian & Denise Cross keys Chippy (Free)\nFOLP’s World famous Bar\nMusic\nCommunity & Christmas Market Stalls on site.\nHOPE YOU CAN JOIN US.\nTogether we can make some lovely memories for the Children of Hindley & Hindley Green\nWhen: Thursday 3rd December 2022 \nWhere: Hindley Town Hall car park URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/hindley-and-hindley-green-christmas-light-switch-on/ LOCATION:Hindley Town Hall\, Cross Street\, Hindley\, Wigan\, WN2 3AX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs,Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Frostfest-community-events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T223000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130357 CREATED:20221114T144133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T144133Z UID:38019-1670095800-1670106600@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Mark Peters DESCRIPTION:The Old Courts are proud to announce a special show as 2022 draws to a close. \nMark Peters is an esteemed musician\, composer and producer held in especially high regard for his acclaimed solo work and his earlier releases with the timeless ‘Engineers’ \nMarks second visits us with the solo album Red Sunset Dreams\, the follow-up to his hugely acclaimed debut Innerland\, which was one of Rough Trade’s albums of the year when it came out in 2018\, it features a number of guest musicians\, including former One Dove singer and songwriter Dot Allison and pedal steel legend BJCole. \nLike its predecessor\, Red Sunset Dreams is an album about an imaginary landscape. \nWiganer Mark is an understated and humble individual but his work is epic\, thought-provoking and moving. Gracing the Grand Vault with his full band\, this show will take the audience on an ambient\, beautiful journeyinto a prolific and colourful mind. \nThis show is for lovers of guitar\, soundscapes and epic score\, Verve fans love Mark\, artists want to collaborate with him and his shows stand out as incredibly well-considered and perfectly executed assaults on the senses.This is what The Grand Vault was made for. \nFrom the uber-delicate to the bold\, Mark envisages aspects of life through the lens of music visiting landscapes of old Western movies\, exploring their links with the North West of England while touching on wider themes such as isolation\, freedom and dementia sonically building on the palette of the previous record with instrumentation equally inspired by the ascendant ambient Americana movement and classic country-rock.Support on the night is courtesy of Northwest singer-songwriter Andy Stonier debuting brand new original material and DJ Haden Boardman who is curating a two-hour set especially for this event to weave either side of Mark Peters. \nThere aren’t too many nights left in 2022 now\, do not miss this one \n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/mark-peters/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/mark-peters.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T233000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130358 CREATED:20221114T142329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T142329Z UID:38004-1670101200-1670110200@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Live & Local: Paul Lee - A Tribute to Meat Loaf DESCRIPTION:Live & Local: Paul Lee – A Tribute to Meat Loaf \nFree Admission \n  URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/live-local-paul-lee-a-tribute-to-meat-loaf/ LOCATION:The Boulevard\, 17A Wallgate\, Wigan\, WN1 1LD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/meatloaf.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221204T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221204T180000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130358 CREATED:20221114T150535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T150535Z UID:38040-1670158800-1670176800@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Ashton Christmas light switch-on DESCRIPTION:Ashton’s BIG Christmas Markets and a spectacular firework display!\nSUNDAY 4TH DECEMBER 1-6PM ASHTON MARKET WN4 9AF\nFESTIVE FOOD AND DRINK \nLIVE ENTERTAINMENT\nMARKET STALLS \nFUNFAIR RIDES \nSANTA’S GROTTO \nFIREWORK FINALE AND MUCH MORE! URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/ashton-christmas-light-switch-on/ LOCATION:Ashton Town Centre\, Wigan Road \, Ashton-in-Makerfield\, WN4 9BH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs,Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ashton-christmas.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221209T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221209T220000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130358 CREATED:20221114T145103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T145103Z UID:38030-1670614200-1670623200@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Johnny Waring + Liam Horrocks DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to enjoy free live music\, every Friday & Saturday in the Bailiff Bar. Grab a drink and bask in the great ambience of our local artists. \nFriday 9th December we present Johnny Waring & Liam Horrocks \nJohnny Waring – A humble performer with a hint of humour\, a fantastic voice and a decent set of tunes to take you through the night\, Johnny plays everything and anything from the likes of Johnny Cash through to modern day contemporary/top 40. \n  \nLiam Horrocks – Super talented\, local singer songwriter Liam Horrocks will be performing a mixture of covers and original material taken from influences Arctic Monkeys\, The Verve\, Jake Bugg & Green Day. You might recognise Liam as he is a member of Garden Party. URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/johnny-waring-liam-horrocks/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Baliff-Bar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221210T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221210T220000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130358 CREATED:20221121T152018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T152018Z UID:38099-1670700600-1670709600@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Will Hughes DESCRIPTION:Saturday 10th December we present Will Hughes \nWe’re pleased to welcome back Will Hughes to Bailiff Bar from local band\, Pink Shirts for Pale People. As lead vocalist of the band\, Will has headlined around the UK with shows in Manchester\, London\, and Liverpool. We just know that Will’s fun mix of songs will have you up dancing!  URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/will-hughes/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Baliff-Bar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221211T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221211T223000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130358 CREATED:20221114T145012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T145012Z UID:38026-1670787000-1670797800@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Nine Below Zero DESCRIPTION:The Old Courts proudly welcome the legendary blues band was formed in 1977 by Dennis Greaves withbassist Pete Clark\, drummer Kenny Bradley and Harmonica player Mark Feltham. By 1978. The band startedto play the London pub circuit and develop an excellent reputation as a live act. Quickly signing to A&M records in 1980\, the band gathered pace and reputation and moved in one direction only with blistering live blues shows. Amassing admirers far and wide\, appearances on The Old Grey Whistle Test\, The South Bank Show and a performance on the very first episode of The Young Ones cemented their status on the national Scene which included sharing the bill with The Who and being supported by Jools Holland. In short\, Nine Below Zero are truly a national blues treasure. \nMusical admirers and tour buddies including Sting\, Ray Davies and Eric Clapton who booked the band to open for him at The Royal Albert Hall. The bands 2002/03 work culminated in the album ‘Chilled’ which was produced by legends including Sir PaulMcCartney. Such esteemed respect continued with Gary Moore joining the band for a date of the G.A.S. tour in2007 and receiving an invite to open for Chuck Berry at London’s 100 Club. The accolades and the incredible story of this band of a generation is genuinely too vast to squeeze into words. This band is highly recommended for all music fans and brings and outstanding 7 piece live show. Unmissable. URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/nine-below-zero/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/nine-below-zero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221217T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221217T210000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130358 CREATED:20221114T144628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T144628Z UID:38022-1671292800-1671310800@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Lottery Winners DESCRIPTION:2 special Christmas shows with the Lottery Winners!\nA Special Christmas Afternoon and Evening with the Lottery Winners \nAfternoon (All ages welcome) \nDoors: 4pm\nStart Time: 4.30pm\nSupport TBC: 4.30-5pm\nFinish time: 6pm \nEvening (14+ with an adult only) \nDoors: 19:30\nStart Time: 8pm\nSupport TBC: 8pm-8:30pm\nFinish time: 10:30 \nWe’re very excited to be welcoming Lottery Winners back to the Courts! Coming back to their Wigan borough roots after spending months touring the UK\, selling out venues nationwide. \nIt’s safe to say\, they’ve smashed 2022. Catch them on one of their last gigs of the year before they start 2023 supporting Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls. \nStanding Only | Tickets from £15 (plus fee) in advance | £16 on the door (only available if not sold out online) \n  \n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/lottery-winners/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/lottery-winners-02.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221222T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221222T223000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130358 CREATED:20221219T130504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T130504Z UID:38111-1671739200-1671748200@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Vinyl Vibes DESCRIPTION:Join us on the 4th Thursday of every month for Vinyl Vibes for our regular Bailiff Bar gathering for lovers of all things VINYL \nHost\, Haden Boardman\, will spin records across genres of a selected classic album. We encourage you to bring your favourite records\, LP or singles to play on the night! Or just head down and come relax with a pint in great company. \nThis month\, we’re doing something a little different\, instead of a classic album\, we’ll be bringing you a Classic 80s night with a mix of classic albums and classic singles form the classic pop decade! \n8-10.30 pm \, Free entry\, feel good. URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/vinyl-vibes/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/vinyl-vibes-min.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221223T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221223T233000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130358 CREATED:20221219T130756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T130756Z UID:38115-1671818400-1671838200@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Mad Friday Festival DESCRIPTION:We’ve got a packed line up of superb local bands\, filling the Grand Vault with plenty of Christmas cheer. \nFirst up\, we have Stanleys’ very own Jake Dorsman on the decks for the whole evening\, playing Christmas classics and party favourites! Then\, Casino Club take to the stage playing their Indie Rock covers and original music – bound to get any venue bouncing. Halfway through the evening\, Mango an all-girl indie/rock band from The Northwest will be performing of their amazing sets filled with breath-taking harmonies with a mix of a rocky kick to create their unique sound. As if that wasn’t enough\, Garden Party join the line-up. Celebrating a no.1 in the iTunes singles charts\, this Indie quartet have several collective influences such as Sam Fender and Catfish & The Bottlemen. \nOur Headliner of the night is an extremely popular tribute\, Near Liam Gallagher. This full band are a replica of Liam Gallagher and his band with an identical sound\, look and attitude…The full package! They will be performing hits from all 3 of Liam’s No.1 albums as well as Oasis classics\, with regular sell out shows they are bound to fill the dancefloor for an unmissable night of classics. \nDoors 17:30 – Jake Dorsman DJ’ing all night between sets\nCasino Club 18:15 – 19:00\nMango 19:15 – 20:00\nGarden Party 20:15 – 21:00\nNear Liam Gallagher – 21:30 – 22:15 / 22:30 – 24:15 \nTickets £12 adv £15 on the door + booking fees. \nStanding Only \n\n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n  URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/mad-friday-festival/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/mad-friday.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221223T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221223T223000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130358 CREATED:20221219T131117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T131435Z UID:38118-1671823800-1671834600@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Dressed To Kill - A Tribute To Kiss DESCRIPTION:DRESSED TO KILL are the WORLD’s longest-running tribute to KISS. Exact-replica costumes\, blood spitting\, authentic instruments and more!\nRecreating both the look AND sound of a full-on KISS show\, NOT TO BE MISSED!\nhttps://www.facebook.com/kisstributeuk\nTickets only £10 each.\nOver 16s event\, Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.\n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/dressed-to-kill-a-tribute-to-kiss/ LOCATION:The Boulevard\, 17A Wallgate\, Wigan\, WN1 1LD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/dressed-to-kill.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221231T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221231T233000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130358 CREATED:20221219T131648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T131648Z UID:38121-1672515000-1672529400@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:We Are Awakened (Ex Sinnergod) | Crushed By Waves | Accidents | Valhalla Sound DESCRIPTION:One of Wigans finest ever bands\, Sinnergod\, are back with a new name and some fantastic new songs. Welcome\, We Are Awakened. A must see for all you alternative rock fans.\nAlternative Dj\, Valhalla will be playing before\, in-between and after the bands.\nWe Are Awakened. 22.00 – 23.00\nhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087053505003\nCrushed By Waves. 21.00 – 21.35\nhttps://www.facebook.com/crushedbywaves\nAccidents. 20.00 – 20.30\nhttps://www.facebook.com/AccidentsUK\nValhalla Sound\nhttps://www.facebook.com/valhallasound\nTickets only £5 each.\nOver 16s Event\, Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.\n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/we-are-awakened-ex-sinnergod-crushed-by-waves-accidents-valhalla-sound/ LOCATION:The Boulevard\, 17A Wallgate\, Wigan\, WN1 1LD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/nye-boule.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230107T163000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230107T203000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130358 CREATED:20221219T132832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T133102Z UID:38135-1673109000-1673123400@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:GIMP FIST | Vomit | MC16 DESCRIPTION:KDS Promotions are delighted to welcome Gimp Fist back to The Boulevard.\nGimp Fist.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/gimpfist\nVomit.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/TinTownrecords\nMC16.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/MC16band\nTickets only £13\nOver 16s event\, Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.\n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/gimp-fist-vomit-mc16/ LOCATION:The Boulevard\, 17A Wallgate\, Wigan\, WN1 1LD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/gimp-fist.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230107T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230107T220000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130358 CREATED:20221219T132949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T132949Z UID:38138-1673119800-1673128800@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Rob Jones DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to enjoy free live music\, every Friday & Saturday in the Bailiff Bar. Grab a drink and bask in the great ambience of our local artists. \nSaturday 7th January\, we’re excited to welcome Rob Jones \nLocal singer-songwriter Rob Jones returns to the Bailiff Bar.  \nHe’ll be playing a fine selection of rock and Indie belters… with a few of his own original tracks thrown in for good measure too.  \n Rob’s upbeat and energetic style of performance covers music from across the decades from old favourites through to new classics\, all delivered with his fantastic\, powerful vocals.  \n  URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/rob-jones/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Baliff-Bar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230107T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230107T223000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130358 CREATED:20221219T132530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T132530Z UID:38132-1673119800-1673130600@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Roxy Magic DESCRIPTION:An Evening Celebrating the Music of Roxy Music & Bryan Ferry as performed by Roxy Magic. \nFormed in 2004\, ROXY MAGIC lovingly recreate four decades of incredible music: from art school retrofuturism\, to classic standards via sophisticated\, adult-oriented rock. Their aim is to give the audience a fabulously entertaining evening and with a great combination of high quality musicianship and a wonderful Bryan Ferry look and sound-alike in Kevin Hackett\, ROXY MAGIC will never fail to impress. You will be transported back through time with the Kings of Cool – Slick back that hair and get ready to Dance Away! \nTickets from £12 in advance & £15 on the door. \n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/roxy-magic/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/roxy-magic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230112T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230112T223000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130358 CREATED:20221219T134317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T134340Z UID:38155-1673551800-1673562600@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Ed Cosens DESCRIPTION:Ed Cosens brings his beautiful heartfelt songs and vocals to the fabulous Old Courts Theatre. Performing a stripped back acoustic and very intimate show\, Ed – who is best known for his work with Sheffield band Reverend and the Makers – will be performing songs from his critically acclaimed debut album ‘FortuneFavours’ as well as new songs from his forthcoming record. Definitely one not to be missed. \n\n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n  URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/ed-cosens/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ed-cosens.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230113T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230113T220000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130358 CREATED:20221219T134141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T134141Z UID:38153-1673638200-1673647200@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Andy Mack + Tom Byrom DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to enjoy free live music\, every Friday & Saturday in the Bailiff Bar. Grab a drink and bask in the great ambience of our local artists. \nFriday 13th January we present Andy Mack + Tom Byrom  \nAndy Mack \nSOLO ACOUSTIC HUMAN JUKEBOX – ECLECTIC ECCENTRIC EXCELLENCE  \nAndy Mack Is a fantastic solo acoustic artist\, he brings a high energy with his human jukebox performances. Trending on tiktok for his #Andysrequests\, here to sing anything you like Andy will be sure to bring an eclectic\, eccentric excellence to the bailiff bar.   \nTom Byrom \nGet down to the Bailiff Bar for brilliant live music from talented local musician and fantastic vocalist Tom Byrom – he’ll be playing a mix of up-beat feel good covers and some of his own original material. Tom is influenced by music from many genres including jazz\, blues and pop\, and his biggest song writing influences are Stevie Wonder\, Elton John and Billy Joel  \n  URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/andy-mack-tom-byrom/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Baliff-Bar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230120T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230120T220000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130358 CREATED:20230117T142350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T142350Z UID:38185-1674243000-1674252000@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Sarah Hardman DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to enjoy free live music\, every Friday & Saturday in the Bailiff Bar. Grab a drink and bask in the great ambience of our local artists. \nFriday 20th January we’ll be welcoming Sarah Hardman to help us get through the last of the January blues \nSarah Hardman \nShe’s a super talented musician as well as being a top Wigan girl through and through. Sarah hopes to have you up and dancing with a lively mix of covers (KT Tunstall\, Amy Macdonald\, Fleetwood Mac to name a few) and a few originals thrown in too. URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/sarah-hardman/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Baliff-Bar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230120T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230120T223000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130358 CREATED:20230117T142638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T142638Z UID:38189-1674243000-1674253800@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:The Style Councillors DESCRIPTION:The Style Council epitomised Paul Weller’s transition from out-and-out mod\, punk\, angsty frontman into the further considered and utterly accomplished songwriter we saw with The Style Council. Formed in 2013 by Darren Fletcher (Paul Weller) and Steve Hayes (Mick Talbot)\, The Style Councillors have quickly built a loyal fanbase for the group which was Paul Weller’s home for the majority of the 1980’s and where he wrote some of his finest songs. Dani Clay (Dee C. Lee) and Craig Read (Steve White) are joined by the Bad Manners Horn Section and a stellar line up of musicians hell-bent on recreating the sound of The Style Council. \nSupport on the night is courtesy of Wiganner Rik Jones. With an incredible following due to his Kelly Jones-esque vocals and several acclaimed original albums under his belt\, Rik is a truly engaging storyteller\, take it from us\, you WILL love Rik. URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/the-style-councillors/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/style-councillors.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230121T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230121T200000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130358 CREATED:20230105T120332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T120332Z UID:38161-1674309600-1674331200@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Punk Fest 7 - Drongos For Europe | Knock Off | The Liarbilitys | The Eddies | Biteback | The Sewer Cats DESCRIPTION:KDS Promotions are delighted to host our 7th PunkFest at The Boulevard Wigan.\nDoors open 14.00\nDrongos For Europe. 19.05 – 20.00\nhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063625418421\nKnock Off. 18.05 – 18.45\nhttps://www.facebook.com/knockoffpunkband\nThe Liarbilitys. 17.05 – 17.45\nhttps://www.facebook.com/theliarbilitys\nThe Eddies. 16.05 – 16.45\nhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063752342140\nBiteback. 15.15 – 15.45\nhttps://www.facebook.com/BITE-BACK-1569109506696866/\nThe Sewer Cats. 14.30 – 15.00\nhttps://www.facebook.com/thesewercatsband/\nTickets only £15 or £18 on the door!\n\nOver 16s Event\, Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.\n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/punk-fest-7-drongos-for-europe-knock-off-the-liarbilitys-the-eddies-biteback-the-sewer-cats/ LOCATION:The Boulevard\, 17A Wallgate\, Wigan\, WN1 1LD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/punk-fest7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230121T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230121T220000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130358 CREATED:20230117T142439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T142439Z UID:38187-1674329400-1674338400@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Victoria Oxley DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to enjoy free live music\, every Friday & Saturday in the Bailiff Bar. Grab a drink and bask in the great ambience of our local artists. \nSaturday 21st January Victoria Oxley takes the Bailiff stage! \nVictoria Oxley \nVictoria Oxley is a great upbeat acoustic act with a mix current songs and old favourites! Vicky plays all round the north west\, but played her very first gig here in Wigan – so it’s always great to come back to where it started! URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/victoria-oxley/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Baliff-Bar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221222T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221222T223000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130358 CREATED:20221219T130504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T130504Z UID:38111-1671739200-1671748200@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Vinyl Vibes DESCRIPTION:Join us on the 4th Thursday of every month for Vinyl Vibes for our regular Bailiff Bar gathering for lovers of all things VINYL \nHost\, Haden Boardman\, will spin records across genres of a selected classic album. We encourage you to bring your favourite records\, LP or singles to play on the night! Or just head down and come relax with a pint in great company. \nThis month\, we’re doing something a little different\, instead of a classic album\, we’ll be bringing you a Classic 80s night with a mix of classic albums and classic singles form the classic pop decade! \n8-10.30 pm \, Free entry\, feel good. URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/vinyl-vibes/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/vinyl-vibes-min.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230127T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230127T233000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130358 CREATED:20230126T131022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T131022Z UID:38233-1674846000-1674862200@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Friday Night Live: Tigers and Flies\, Shackites\, Pleasure Island & Strangerz DESCRIPTION:Our Friday Night Live is back for 2023 and were starting off with a bang! An exciting platform for emerging and local musicians to showcase their talents. \nTigers and Flies are rich in performance experience\, you can find their full album on Spotify with an vast collection of songs which we cannot wait to bring some of that sounds to life on our stage! \nIn case you missed out on the last one Shackites are BACK! This crowd-pleasing band never fail to get a venue bouncing! \nPleasure Island aka Liverpool-based duo Sean Ekins (guitar\, vocals) and Sam Pierpoint (drums) make kinetic\, cerebral indie-rock for bodies and minds in these post-Brexit\, post-Covid\, whatever’s-next times. \nDon’t be a stranger to this new Punk band\, as Strangerz are set to take the stage\, with their new single Shut Up\, along with many more beats. This band are gaining momentum with crowds all across the North\, we’re buzzing to give them a warm Wigan welcome! \nStage Times \nTigers and Flies – 7:30 – 8:15\nShackites – 8:30 – 9:15\nPleasure Island – 9:30 – 10:15\nStrangerz – 10:30 – 11:15 \n  \n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/friday-night-live-tigers-and-flies-shackites-pleasure-island-strangerz/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/friday-nightlive.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230127T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230127T220000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130358 CREATED:20230117T141825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T141825Z UID:38176-1674847800-1674856800@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Brother | Citizens Of Intel | Vardy Band | The Surgeiacs DESCRIPTION:Local rock/indie/blues band Brother will be headlining for us and it’s their first headline of the year\, male and female lead singers works really well along with bluesy guitar tones and bassy vibes.\nCitizens of Intel are a young band who have played some ace sets for us in the past\, they called it quits at one point but with so much talent in the band it would’ve been a travesty to lose them.\nVardy band are coming to us from Mansfield and lead singer Daniel Vardy is no stranger to the boulevard as he has played quite a few times in different bands and is always well liked when he gets on that stage. Indie/ska tunes with great addition of saxophone.\nThe Surgeiacs are a brand new band on the wigan scene and this will be their first gig so get down early and show them support\nDoors 7.30\n16+ All under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult at all times. \n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/brother-citizens-of-intel-vardy-band-the-surgeiacs/ LOCATION:The Boulevard\, 17A Wallgate\, Wigan\, WN1 1LD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/brother.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sounds From The Street":MAILTO:soundsfromthestreet@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230127T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230127T223000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130358 CREATED:20230117T154542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T154542Z UID:38201-1674849600-1674858600@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:A Foreigners Journey DESCRIPTION:Legendary bands Foreigner and Journey are giants of the AOR (Adult Orientated Rock) and Classic Rock genres\, attracting huge audiences as live acts since forming in the 1970’s. The two bands have achieved massive commercial and critical success and both sold in excess of 80 million albums\, with their supreme musical quality ensuring that they’ve never been victims of trends or passing fashions\, and even their earliest hits are still being played on radio shows worldwide every day. \nSadly for those in the UK\, their shows over here have been few and far between\, and most fans of their music have not experienced the thrill of hearing it played live. Thankfully\, however\, the next best thing is here in the shape of the award-winning band A FOREIGNERS JOURNEY. \nA Foreigners Journey proudly won both the “UK’s Number 1 Tribute to Foreigner” and the “UK’s Number 1 Tribute to Journey” awards at the National Tribute Music Awards. \nTheir talent has also been acknowledged by Jeff Pilson\, bass player of Foreigner\, who said “Check out this amazing band\, they rock!” They have toured throughout the UK and Europe for the last 10 years\, headlined a number of festivals and played to packed theatres and venues\, safely establishing themselves as one of the most respected and known tribute shows around. \nFeaturing the incredible vocals and stage presence of Andrea Ojano\, and cherry picking the very best and most iconic songs from each of the two bands\, to create a carefully balanced set-list\, including bonafide rock classics such as the massive anthem Don’t Stop Believin’\, Cold As Ice\, Separate Ways\, Juke Box Hero\, Feels Like The First Time\, to gentler power ballads like the hits I Want To Know What Love Is\, Faithfully\, Waiting For A Girl Like You\, Open Arms and many more\, A Foreigners Journey take things far beyond a mere ‘tribute act’ and turn their show into a living\, breathing and powerful experience. \nIan Danter of Planet Rock summed up their show in his review “Great mix of classic songs delivered impeccably” \nIt is guaranteed to be an evening to remember and real treat for all those who love quality\, commercial rock\, performed with passion. \n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/a-foreigners-journey/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/foreigners-journey.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230128T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230128T220000 DTSTAMP:20240510T130358 CREATED:20230126T130629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T130629Z UID:38229-1674934200-1674943200@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Luke and Brendan DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to enjoy free live music\, every Friday & Saturday in the Bailiff Bar. Grab a drink and bask in the great ambience of our local artists. \nSaturday 28th January we present  Luke and Brendan \n Luke and Brendan \nFather and son guitar/vocal duo from Wigan\, playing a broad variety of modern and classic pop\, Irish\, soul and country music.  \n Influenced by The Waterboys\, Johnny Cash\, The Dubliners\, The Smiths\, Billy Ocean. \nYes… they do take requests! URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/luke-and-brendan/ LOCATION:The Old Courts\, Crawford Street\, Wigan\, WN1 1NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Baliff-Bar.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR