The Brick Community Stadium

As part of Wigan Arts Festival, the Warriors v Giants game transformed match day into a showcase of young talent and community creativity. The build‑up began with three Wigan DJs each bringing their own style, confidence and energy to the stadium.

Oliver Newton, just 13, opened the afternoon with a garage‑inspired set that felt far beyond his years. His mixing was sharp, warm and full of personality, exactly the kind of energy a stadium needs before kickoff.

Following him, Leo B, also 13, shifted the pace with a run of house and dance remixes. His set was bright, punchy and full of movement, proving exactly why Wigan's next generation is in safe hands.

Ramping things up before kick‑off, MC Finchy delivered a high‑energy set built around tracks from his latest album. His performance brought a confident, crowd‑ready edge to the stadium, the perfect bridge between the pre‑match energy and the action on the pitch.

'Everything Human Rights' Dance Group

At half‑time, the tone shifted as Everything Human Rights took the stage. Their performance, created in collaboration with choreographer Wendy Okoli, blended movement, storytelling and emotional expression. It brought a powerful moment of reflection to the stadium, a reminder that art can speak loudly even in the middle of a sports arena.

Together, the DJs and dancers turned the Warriors v Giants match into something more than a game. It became a celebration of Wigan’s creativity. A day where sport and art shared the same stage, That's what WAF is built for.

What a day this was. Surrounded by the Wigan crowd, watching these performers own such a big stage. There was something surreal about it. The atmosphere in that stadium and the scale of it all.

One of those days where you just look at each other and think... we're lucky to do this.