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Leader Live
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Tom Walker gig in Wrexham on Sunday - all you need to know
Walker is a Brit Award winning, chart topping singer/songwriter known for hit songs including Leave a Light On, Better Half of Me and Just You and I. He performed two impromptu gigs in Wrexham's Queen Square in March last year in what he said was an effort to play in areas "artists kind of forget about on a touring schedule". He is now set to return to Wrexham on Sunday (May 4), where he will headline a gig at Llwyn Isaf (Library Field) in aid of Nightingale House Hospice. A post shared by Tom Walker (@iamtomwalker) General admission tickets are still available for Tom Walker's performance in Wrexham on Sunday (at the time of writing). These tickets are £35.20 each (including fees) and can be purchased on the Gigantic website. Doors to the Tom Walker concert are set to open at 7pm on Sunday. While the gig is scheduled to end at 10pm. Declan Swans will be the support act for Tom Walker at Sunday's gig, along with the Choirs for Good in Wrexham. A post shared by FOCUS Wales (@focuswales) The Swans have risen to fame over recent years, having been featured in the Welcome to Wrexham documentary. Their hit song 'Always Sunny in Wrexham' has also become a matchday anthem for Wrexham AFC. Announcing they would be performing alongside Tom Walker in Wrexham, the band said: "Nightingale House Hospice is an amazing charity, the work they do is unbelievable. Get your tickets now! "Tom Walker - it's a privilege to share the stage with you." Tom Walker played two impromptu gigs in Wrexham in March last year. (Image: Newsquest) Declan Swans was also the support act for Kings of Leon when they visited Wrexham back in 2023. There are various parking options available in Wrexham if you are planning on driving in for the Tom Walker concert on Sunday. The full list of parking options can be found on the JustPark website. RECOMMENDED READING: Some of the parking options available near Llwyn Isaf (Library Field), where Walker is performing, include: There will also be no road closures in place for the concert. Tom Walker will perform at Llwyn Isaf (Library Field) in Wrexham on Sunday (May 4), with doors set to open at 7pm.
BBC News
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Fans upset as Derby Summer Sessions gigs moved indoors
Music fans who had booked to see their favourite acts perform at a park in Derby have expressed their disappointment at the shows being moved to an indoor Derby Summer Sessions concerts, featuring acts including Jess Glynne, Simple Minds, Blossoms and The Human League, were scheduled to take place in Markeaton Park in it was announced on 17 April that the gigs would be moving to the city's new Vaillant Live said the switch "allows a better and more consistent experience for audiences and artists alike", but some say the new arrangements are unsuitable and are opting for a refund. Among them is Dave Caister from Derby, who had bought tickets to see Faithless on 11 July with his partner 63-year-old, who has worked at Glastonbury and Download as an electrician, said: "I booked for a gig outside in the park."I love Faithless and saw them tear the place up at Glastonbury about 20 years ago."They were coming to play in my back garden [Markeaton Park] and I was quite excited to go and see that, and to suddenly have it moved indoors with no explanation, no apology, I think it's just bang out of order."He says he has been told he can have a refund from ticket supplier Gigantic, minus any booking fees."In total I paid £116.50 for two tickets yet I'll get just £99 back," Mr Caister added. "It's the principle and it really grates."The BBC has approached Gigantic for comment. Natasha Jago, from Allenton in Derby, had planned a family trip to see UB40 featuring Ali Campbell perform on 13 she and her sister Melanie have autistic teenage daughters who Natasha said would not be able to cope with an indoor venue."We were looking forward to the outdoors event because it means that we can go inclusively as a family," said the 34-year-old."Family members with autism are able to cope with that environment much better than an indoor one." The Summer Sessions in Derby in 2024 were the first to be held, with headliners including Sir Tom Jones, Madness and Becky Nation (Music) UK Ltd was in December granted a licence to go ahead with a second series of shows after a noise objection over the one of the agencies which sold tickets to fans, says those who choose not to attend the new venue can opt for a a statement it said, "All ticket holders have been contacted directly with updated event details and information on the options available to them."We're aware that a small number of fans may have received incorrect information [about refunds], and our Fan Support team is proactively reaching out to those people to assist. Jo Tomlinson from Alvaston in Derby initially had her request for a refund for the Faithless show denied by Ticketmaster."I don't want to go to an indoor venue, especially for that kind of music. It'll be very intense, very loud," said the 61-year-old, who has audio-sensory issues."Loud music can affect my ears. I get claustrophobic, too much pushing and things are too busy and I can't get anywhere to go."In an email seen by the BBC, Ticketmaster said, "Your request has been raised with the appropriate parties for consideration. Unfortunately, your request has been declined by our event organisers."A spokesperson for the company has since confirmed to the BBC that refunds are being offered. 'Incorrect information' Derby City Council, which owns Vaillant Live, said "[The promoters] Cuffe and Taylor are valued partners and, while we share the disappointment that the Summer Sessions will no longer take place at Markeaton Park, we respect their decision to change the venue."Markeaton Park is a great location for outdoor events, but we understand that large-scale shows can be complex and costly to stage."As a third-party agent, we will be contacting any customers who have purchased tickets via the Derby Live website in due course."A Cuffe and Taylor spokesperson said: "All ticket holders will be contacted directly by their original ticket provider via email."This communication will outline updated event details relevant to their booking and provide clear information on the options available to them."We're aware that a small number of fans may have received incorrect information, and the Ticketmaster Fan Support team is proactively reaching out to those people to assist."
