LIAM GALLAGHER is set to play an intimate gig for the people of Blackburn – and you can get tickets through the Lancashire Telegraph.
On Monday, the Britpop legend announced a new collaboration with Darwen man and his good friend Gary Aspden – the founder and creator of the iconic adidas ‘Spezial’ trainers.
To celebrate their latest partnership Liam is set to play a gig for 2,200 people at King George’s Hall on April 27, before he embarks on his stadium tours and prior to the release of his third solo album in May.
And one way people can get their hands on tickets to see the Wonderwall singer is by purchasing a copy Wednesday’s special edition Lancashire Telegraph, where they will find a QR code and further instructions on how to enter the ballot.
The limited edition copy of the paper will feature exclusive artwork and will be teased on social media later today (Tuesday).
Those lucky enough to be selected will be asked to make a £20 donation per ticket, with all proceeds going to Blackburn-based homeless charity Nightsafe.
Liam said: “I’m glad to announce my new collaboration with adidas Spezial. It’s our take on the one and only Barrington Smash and it’s absolutely incredible.
“And if that’s not enough to blow your wig off, I’m going to be playing The King George’s Hall in Blackburn.
“All proceeds from the gig will be in aid of Nightsafe, a local homeless charity.”
Blackburn with Darwen is recognised as the birthplace of Spezial and the concert will be the first time Liam has ever performed there.
The concert is set to take place in order to announce the launch of the new trainer collaboration called the LG2SPZL, a model which will be released in the coming months.
The adidas Spezial range was founded and curated by lifelong three-stripes fan Gary Aspden, who is from Darwen.
The pair, who are good friends, have worked together on a number of projects over the past two decades, including the launch of their first collaborative shoe – the LG SPZL – in 2019.
Gary was the driving force behind the hugely popular adidas Blackburn SPZL shoes and the Blackburn Spezial exhibition – which drew in thousands of visitors from around the world to the town.
This was followed up with the C.P. Company 50th anniversary event in an underground car park in Darwen last year - attracting a string of famous faces from Dynamo the Magician to Goldie and Shaun Ryder.
Gary said: "I could not be happier that adidas agreed to support this event in East Lancashire and am super made up that Liam has agreed to come and perform here.
“He has never performed in Blackburn before and given how the roots of Spezial are connected to the town it feels like an appropriate location to announce the forthcoming LG2SPZL trainer collaboration.
“This should bring some great energy and positivity to Blackburn and will hopefully give Nightsafe a much needed boost after what have been a difficult few years for everyone."
On the night, Liam will be supported by local Blackburn band The Illicits who were signed by Alan McGee to his Creation23 label.
Liam will join a lineage of music legends who have played at the grade II listed King George’s Hall – from the likes of David Bowie and the Beatles to The Clash and The Stone Roses.
Denise Park, Chief Executive of Blackburn with Darwen Council, said: “We’re grateful to Gary and his team at adidas for once again backing Blackburn with Darwen and working so hard to host such a high-profile event here - in King George’s Hall’s 100th year too.
“It’s an opportunity for us to again showcase what we have to offer in the borough as well as raise vital funds for Nightsafe - a fantastic charity.
“Gary is passionate about regenerating towns through culture and he is making a real difference to the place which he is proud to call home.
“I’d like to wish all of our residents who are Liam Gallagher fans the best of luck in the ballot - what a night it will be!”
Fans will need to enter the ballot before midnight on Thursday 22nd April to register for tickets.
Jan Larkin, CEO of Nightsafe, said: “We are incredibly touched at the generosity of Liam, Gary and the adidas team for holding the concert.
“The gig will be a fantastic night and it will raise life-changing funds for countless young people facing tremendously difficult times. Thank you so much.”
Please note that in Tuesday's print edition of the Lancashire Telegraph, it was reported the only way to access tickets was by buying Wednesday's special edition - this was an error and we apologise for any confusion.
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