Richard Ashcroft has unveiled some major support acts for his 2024 Wigan hometown gigs, including Cast, Red Rum Club, and The Zutons. The former Verve frontman will play two special homecoming concerts on July 20th and 21st at Robin Park. Maxwell Varey and Stanleys, both up-and-coming local bands from Wigan will support Cast and The Zutons respectively at the gigs.
Ashcroft’s first Wigan show in 25 years was announced last November, which is set to take place this July at Robin Park. Due to the high demand for tickets, the singer-songwriter’s management team decided to add a second date on July 21st. Tickets are currently available for purchase on Ticketmaster.
In addition to his Wigan gigs, Ashcroft has a massive London show lined up at Kew Gardens on July 14th, as well as a Dreamland gig in Margate on July 12th. The line-up for the Margate gig includes Limp Bizkit, Madness, Simple Minds, Manic Street Preachers, Suede, IDLES, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and more.
Ashcroft recently recreated The Verve’s iconic “Bitter Sweet Symphony” music video for Sky Sports. In honor of the 2023 British Grand Prix, the video shows Ashcroft performing the track around the UK’s Silverstone Circuit, with historic footage from previous Grand Prixs and concert-goers added to the footage
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