England’s biggest free musical festival comes to Middleton
Date published: 17 June 2014
During 11-13 July, 170 free concerts will take place across England, bringing people together from all backgrounds to listen to the best local musicians.
In Greater Manchester, a range of events will cover everything from blues to beat-boxing, from rap to reggae – as well as a guitar-led nursery rhyme session. Limefield Park, Middleton will have a live music in a marquee on Sunday 13 Jul 2014 from 1.00pm – 5.00pm.
The gigs are part of the government’s work to bring people together in strong united, communities, as well as an “Inspired by 2012” project which aims to keep the legacy of the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics alive.
Stephen Williams, Minister for Communities, said: “Live music is a great way of getting people from all different backgrounds and from right across the country involved in their local community and have a weekend of free entertainment into the bargain.
The ‘Our Big Gig’ weekend will help turn strangers and neighbours into friends and encourage lots of people to get involved in music, in some cases for the first time.”
The events will be free to both participants and spectators, and all venues will be open to people of all ages.
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