The beautiful game will make way for a unique musical treat this June, as some of the biggest names in the music industry are set to kick start the BL9 Weekender at the JD Stadium.  With headliners Happy Mondays and Razorlight confirmed, the festival will bring music and entertainment to the heart of the local community.   Staged over the weekend of 13th-14th June, the main stage will be packed with fabulous live music, and offers a family-friendly Sunday line-up including Diversity and James Arthur. This brand new event is set to score with fans, offering something for everyone. 

The line-up so far is:

Saturday June 13

• Happy Mondays - headliner

Support to include:

Echo & The Bunnymen 

Peter Hook and the Light 

The Farm 

Graeme Park 

The Rainband 

King No-One 

Winachi Tribe 

Echotape 

The Gramotones 

No Hot Ashes

Sunday June 14

• Razorlight - headliner

Support to include:

James Arthur 

Diversity 

Coolio 

Tinchy Stryder 

Amelia Lily 

The Hoosiers 

Nick Grimshaw 

Shannon Saunders 

Youth Club 

Johnny Borrell & Zazou 

'L' 

Alexander Wolfe 

The Mantells 

The Luka State 

Joseph Lofthouse

The main stage will be on the pitch at Gigg Lane, with the second stage line up yet to be announced.

Tickets are now on sale at www.bl9weekender.co.uk.

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