01-05-2025
New bands prove to be a hit at this year's Bolt Stock
A rock gig held for charity in Bolton earlier this month went down a storm.
Bolt Stock took place on, at The Roundhouse on Kenton Close in Halliwell.
The charity gig, which is in its third year, is a showcase for young, independently formed, original bands who give their time and effort freely.
This year, it supported Bolton-based Backup North West, which helps homeless young people to be safe, stable and develop skills for independence.
Bolt Stock raised a whopping £1080 for the local charity.
Bolt Stock 2025 (Image: Henry Lisowski) Hosted by Bolton FM's Rachel Darne, who promotes fresh new musical talent on her show, the event featured talented, young, independent local bands from the North West, playing their own brand of indie and rock-based music.
The Lakes, F3INT, The Velvetines and Radio Addicts, billed as aspirational, young, powerful bands performed on the night.
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Bolt Stock 2025 (Image: Henry Lisowski) The Lakes are a tight, contemporary indie band, F3INT produce their own brand of technical, contemporary alt-rock, The Velvetines play great, upbeat modern indie and Radio Addicts play pseudo-punk style musings.
Claire Hand, fundraising and events coordinator at Backup North West, said: 'I attended Bolt Stock which was an incredible event that showcased four local bands. All bands were fantastic.
"All proceeds from the ticket sales and raffle on the night were donated to Backup North West and a whopping £1080 was raised.
"I want to thank the organisers of the event, Pete and Natalie. Thank you so much for organising, and thank you to the wonderful bands."
Local freelance photographer, Henry Lisowski, headed down on the night and took plenty of stunning pictures of the action, showing off the bands and the crowd.
A selection of his photos are in the gallery at the top of the page.
