Close up, personal and loud. There's no escaping the music in Wigan on the day of the festival. Punters poured into venue to soak up the atmosphere of good company, great lager and belting songs. As part of 'Chase the Day' we were making the long drive up from London and were greeted with open arms by the organisers and other acts. A proper bon homie of support and camaraderie, the bands were out front to watch each other, dancing in the crowd and everyone was having a great time. Songs of love, hate, heartbreak and happiness from the amazing set of bands, friends were made and stories to be told were lived out. Support your scene, get down to the festival this year. You owe it to yourself. - Chase The Day

We loved playing Wigan festival last year at the old courts, one of the fanciest venues we've played and the crowd were great, one bloke even gave us £20 for a £5 album, good lad! An amazing stage, backstage for us to get dressed in our daft costumes and a great green room to get a few drinks down ya before ya get on, cracking! - The Working Man

Such a great atmosphere and brings out a lot of good folk!  - Guest

I love how different the acts are - but for me the psych and space rock acts are definitely my highlight - Guest

It was one of the most enjoyable festivals we played, the atmosphere was incredible, we seemed to get such amazing feedback from the crowd - Late Night Legacy

Thanks to Tim Critchley. Enjoyed it last year but even more so this year. Roll on Wigan Live 2017! - Guest

Jed is Dead had an awesome evening at the Old Courts on Saturday. Really talented bands and friendly crowd. Thanks for the opportunity to play. - Jed is Dead

Thank you so much Wigan Live Festival! both sets were amazing and to our new fans who came to see us twice! We will be back again soon. - Life on Standby

And what a brilliant night last night, to say the least. My regards, Gary. - Gary Jennings

Thanks for having us last night we really enjoyed playing Bar Legion last night hopefully we can return next year x - The Jars

Wigan Live Festival you were amazing! Thanks to everyone who came tonight, we had a great time and we hope you did too! - Fear Me December

As always. Great weekend, great atmosphere, great music. Well done guys see you again next year - Lee Dyson

I had THE MOST fun playing at Wigan Live Festival. Both my set at The John Bull Chophouse and my second at Wigan Central were great. Awesome volunteers helping with the fest, awesome staff at both venues, and incredible crowds. Hopefully I’ll be back in Wigan very soon! - Dog Coffee