Gig News : MASSIVE WAGONS CHAMPION LOCAL TALENT HOMETOWN SHOWS

6 September 2025 rocknews

Gig News : MASSIVE WAGONS CHAMPION LOCAL TALENT FOR HISTORIC LANCASTER HOMETOWN SHOWS

Full Massive Wagons Lancaster support lineup revealed, with Saturday now completely sold out.

Lancaster’s own rock heroes, MASSIVE WAGONS, have officially announced the full Massive Wagons Lancaster support lineup for their monumental hometown shows at Lancaster University’s Great Hall on September 19th and 20th. With Saturday’s show already sold out and Friday’s tickets flying fast, the band is set to champion both established names and rising local talent.

Massive Wagons Lancaster support: Meet The Full Lineup

The full bill for the shows includes a mix of established heavyweights and rising stars. Joining the five-piece are scene heavyweights The Virginmarys on Friday and German rockers The New Roses on Saturday.

In a move to support their local music scene, Massive Wagons have also handpicked two Lancaster-based acts to open the shows: singer-songwriter Harrison Rimmer will take the stage on Friday, while indie-pop rockers Life In Neon will kick things off on the sold-out Saturday.

Guitarist Adam Thistlethwaite shared his excitement about handpicking the local bands:

“To put on the kind of rock show that we used to dream about as teenagers in our home town is just amazing… When considering special guests, it was very important for us to offer the stage to younger artists from the Lancaster area.”

A ‘School of Rock’ For Lancaster’s Next Generation

Beyond the evening shows, Massive Wagons are continuing their commitment to the community with a special matinee performance on Friday, 19th September. In a true ‘School of Rock’ style event, the Great Hall will welcome over 500 schoolchildren and 60 staff members from 10 local schools for what might be their very first live rock concert.

Gig News : MASSIVE WAGONS CHAMPION LOCAL TALENT HOMETOWN SHOWS

Vocalist Baz Mills explained the passion behind the project:

“We have talked about wanting to put on a matinee performance for kids for ages now… What better way to introduce children to guitar music than through a live music experience.”

Massive Wagons Lancaster support: Tickets and Upcoming Tour Dates

The landmark hometown gigs come on the back of a hugely successful year. Their latest album, Earth To Grace, stormed the charts in 2024, hitting #1 in the UK Rock Album Charts.

With Saturday completely sold out, fans wanting to catch this historic event are urged to act fast. The last remaining tickets for the Friday night show are available now from the band’s official website: www.massivewagons.com.

Upcoming UK/EU Tour Dates:

Fri 19th Sep – LANCASTER – Lancaster University’s Great Hall
Sat 20th Sept – LANCASTER – Lancaster University’s Great Hall (SOLD OUT)
Fri 28th Nov – WALES – Planet Rockstock
Sat 29th Nov – BELGIUM – Kortrijk, DVG Club
…and more across Europe.

Check out the more at the Massive Wagons Website