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Wigan Warriors are pleased to offer all Rugby League supporters a Great Night Out at the JJB Stadium.

Great family entertainment is mixed with world class facilities and exhilarating live Super League action to provide an experience and atmosphere that is second-to-none.

Friday night’s game kicks off at 8pm with live entertainment from 7.20pm featuring chart-topping dance outfit Dario G.

Dario G hit number 2 in the UK charts in 1997 with the anthemic ‘Sunchyme’ which sold over two million copies in Europe, while their follow up single ‘Carnaval De Paris’ was so successful that it became the theme tune to the 1998 football World Cup. This success was followed by the album Sunmachine and in March 2000 their song Voices was used in the film The Beach.

‘Dream To Me’ was released in December 2000 reaching number 9 in the UK Singles Chart while the Top 40 hits ‘Say What's On Your Mind’ and ‘Heaven Is Closer’ followed and their latest single ‘Ring of Fire’ was a hit across European holiday resorts.

Speaking ahead of the JJB Stadium performance Dario G said:

“We are really looking forward to playing in Wigan; the last time we were in town the crowd response was great. We will be performing our big crowd pleasing tracks and we hope that Wigan proves its status as the noisiest crowd in the North West.”

The pre-match build up will also feature fans favourite, tenor Martin Toal, who since his last performance at the JJB has performed the national anthem at the new Wembley Stadium as well as making special appearances for tennis legends Boris Becker, Bjorn Borg & John McEnroe and at former Wigan hero Jason Robinson’s benefit event.

Warriors mascot Max and Super Sid the Savings Pig will be making an appearance with the Walkabout Maxterblaster firing more mini balls out into the crowd before the teams take to the field for the big kick off at 8.00pm.

The half time show will feature the Golden Gamble draw (tickets on sale for just £1 each) where another lucky fan could win up to £2,000 as well as the Walkabout Challenge and Walkabout Warrior Girls.

The ever-popular Showcase Stage returns with highly-rated new kids on the block ‘The Morettis’ performing from 7.00pm. The local band have already made a great impression playing gigs around the area including a performance at the world famous Cavern Club in Liverpool.

“We can't wait to play for a new audience," explained singer Nick, "It's a great chance to show them what we can do and maybe pick up a few new fans.”

DIRECTIONS

The JJB Stadium is located to the South West of the Town Centre and can be reached via a number of routes.

DRIVING

Exit M6 at Junction 25
At end of slip road (approx. 1 mile) turn left, sign-posted Wigan A49
Follow signs for Wigan A49 for 1.8 miles to Saddle roundabout
Take second exit sign-posted Standish A49 into Robin Park Road
Follow the signs for JJB Stadium. (Visiting Directors & Match Officials only need to take second right into Anjou Boulevard for the Main Entrance)

PARKING

The JJB Stadium has 2000 car parking spaces located around the stadium. Please refrain from using the Robin Retail Park car park as this is not an official car park. Supporters who use this car park are at risk of being clamped and fined.

Parking on the car park adjacent to the Red Robin pub is controlled by the Robin Retails Park and is therefore charged at £5 per car. Height restrictions apply.

Parking charges now apply on car parks around the stadium. These are £4 per car, £6 per minibus and £10 per coach. Visiting supporters are directed to use Car Park 1 located before the JJB Soccerdome on the right hand side of Stadium Way

TRAIN

The nearest stations are Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western. It is about 15 minutes walk away. These stations serve both the main West Coast line between London and Carlisle and also the Transpennine line from Liverpool to Leeds via Manchester. Use The National Rail website to help you plan your journey by rail. The website is: www.nationalrail.co.uk

WALKING

From the Town Centre / Wigan Northern Western take a left out of the station (right out of Wigan Wallgate); continue straight on until you reach the canal towpath. Turn right and follow this until you see the stadium on your left. Use the footbridge to cross the canal and reach the JJB Stadium.

MATCH NIGHT @ THE JJB

THE MARQUEE

For this game the Marquee Lounge, located beneath the North Stand, will be open for supporters to have a drink before the game. Entry is free but is on a first come, first served basis with capacity limited to 500.

BARS

Concourse bars are located in each stand offering a range of both alcoholic and soft drinks.

FOOD

A variety of refreshments are available, including burgers, hot dogs, chip, sausage rolls and the world-famous Wigan pie. Food kiosks are located on the concourses and outside the stadium.

TICKETS

Away supporters are directed to the North Stand where unreserved seating is available. Adult tickets are just £15, Concessions i.e. juniors under 16 and seniors over 60 cost £11. Tickets will be available on the turnstile but where possible supporters are urged to pre-purchase tickets from their club or by phoning the JJB Stadium Ticket Office on 0871 66-33-552.

DISABLED SUPPORTERS

The JJB Stadium is one of the most accessible grounds in British sport. There is disabled parking behind the North Stand as well as disabled toilets and disabled seating on the wheelchair platforms in each stand. For more information on disabled supporter tickets and parking please call 0871 66-33-552 and speak to the Warriors Disabled Supporter Co-ordinator Norma Sherratt in advance of the game.

LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT

There are a large number of restaurants and pubs located within Walking Distance of the JJB Stadium on Robin Retail Park, as well as the Empire Cinema.

The brand new Grand Arcade shopping centre has brought top high street stores to Wigan Town Centre, while Wigan Pier, Haigh Hall and the Three Sisters Country Park offer culture in beautiful settings.

HOTELS

Best Western Hotel & Country Club

Address: Moss Lane, Wrightington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9PB
Telephone: (01257) 425803
Fax: (01257) 425830

Web: http://www.bw-wrightingtonhotel.co.uk

Quality Hotel

Address: Riverway, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 3SS

Telephone: 0845 45 66 399

Web: http://www.qualityhotelwigan.co.uk

Premier Travel Inn

There are four Premier Travel Inn hotels located in Wigan. For more details visit http://www.premierinn.com

CONTACT DETAILS

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