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Sam Smith drops new music video with Calvin Harris and does donuts in… Wigan?

Outside the DW Stadium, to be specific.

Danny Jones Danny Jones - 15th August 2023

Sam Smith and Calvin Harris have dropped a new single together called ‘Desire’, and it appears that the music video released alongside the track is filmed just down the road in Wigan of all places.

The Scottish DJ and London-born singer released their second tune together at the end of last month after having worked together on their first collaboration, ‘Promises‘, back in 2018, but the music video for the latest track went live on Friday, 11 August.

The concept for the video is pretty simple: a bunch of people gathering at a car meet; drifting, racing, doing donuts and other stunts, as well as various automobile shenanigans in a car park and other vaguely urban/industrial settings.

However, it is the location that caught the eyes of several online as Smith, Harris and the rest of the video’s cast can be seen doing all this just behind Wigan Athletic’s DW Stadium.

It took locals all of five seconds to spot that Sam Smith was in fact doing all this outside Wigan’s home ground.

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Suppose it’s as good a spot as any.

While isn’t clear whereabouts the other shots in the video beyond those that show the Latics stadium looming in the backdrop are filmed and exactly how much of the remaining footage is actually filmed in Wigan, it’s just nice to see the home of the pie barm getting a rare bit of limelight.

The track itself is actually a bit of a banger too, giving off those late 90s/early 2000s electronic Clubland vibes.

You can watch the video for ‘Desire’ in full down below:

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Police tell gig-goers to ‘remain vigilant’ as Oasis Live ’25 hits Manchester

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

Anyone lucky enough to be heading to Heaton Park for the Oasis Live ’25 gigs this summer is being told to ‘remain vigilant’.

Manchester is all set for a sensational summer of sound, as more than 300,000 music fans prepare to descend on our city to see a little-known band called Oasis (sarcasm detected) reform for the first time in over a decade.

And today is finally the big day after what has been a very long-time coming.

With the Gallagher brothers staging five nostalgia-drenched gigs at Heaton Park starting today (11 July), Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has now issued some important advice and information for gig-goers attending what is likely going to be one of the best live shows of their life, and what is sure to be a momentous moment for the city.

Stage times for Oasis at Heaton Park in Manchester have been confirmed
Oasis Live ’25 Manchester gig-goers told to ‘remain vigilant’ / Credit: The Manc Group | Simon Emmett (Publicity Picture)

GMP confirmed that it will be working with partners to ensure Oasis’ homecoming shows ‘pass by safely’ on 11, 12, 16, 19 and 20 July.

Planning has been underway within GMP over the past six months, alongside our partners at Manchester City Council, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), North West Ambulance Service (NWAS), Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS), and many more.

Police officers will be present around the Heaton Park site, working with event security staff to ‘prevent crime and disorder’, while off-site patrols will also assist with traffic management and policing in the surrounding areas and the city centre.

Efforts are also underway to ‘minimise disruption’ in Manchester city centre and the surrounding areas, GMP confirmed.

“Our priority is to ensure everyone’s safety,” explained Assistant Chief Constable, Matt Boyle.

“We have worked closely with event organisers and partners to make sure the event is safe and enjoyable for those attending, whilst minimising any crime or antisocial behaviour impacts on local residents.

“We will have a large and highly visible policing operation in place in Heaton Park, the city centre, and on routes into and out of the venue to help people enjoy the event. We also have neighbourhood police officers and staff in place who are dedicated to dealing with local residents’ concerns. 

“Our advice to fans attending is to enjoy yourselves but to remain vigilant, keep your belongings safe, and report anything suspicious to police or security staff so we can act on it.”

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GMP’s advice follows of from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) announcing its comprehensive transport ‘masterplan’ last week, and even more information being published earlier this week on all-important details such as expected stage times for the band and support acts, drinks prices, and hot weather warnings.

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Major Co-op Live concert cancelled with fans already inside venue

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Major Co-op Live gig Jeff Lynne’s ELO has been cancelled this evening – after fans had already entered the venue.

Jeff Lynne’s ELO were set to perform the second of two nights at the huge Manchester venue tonight, as part of their final UK tour.

The Over and Out Tour should have been taking place on both the 9 and 10 July before heading to London’s BST Hyde Park Festival on Sunday.

But the show has been cancelled minutes before the legendary band were due to take to the stage.

Fans had already taken their seats inside the massive Co-op Live Arena when the news broke that the gig would not be able to take place ‘due to illness’.

77-year-old Jeff Lynne himself, who recently broke his hand in an accident, is said to be ‘devastated’ that he is unable to perform.

Jeff Lynne's ELO has been cancelled at Co-op Live
Jeff Lynne’s ELO has been cancelled at Co-op Live

A statement from the band said: “Unfortunately due to illness tonight’s (Thursday 10th July 2025) scheduled performance of Jeff Lynne’s ELO at the Co-Op Live will not be going ahead.

“Jeff is devastated he cannot perform this evening.

“More information will become available as soon as possible. For refunds please go to your point of purchase.”

According to fans, audiences inside Co-op Live were told the show was cancelled with just 45 minutes to go.

One person wrote: “The concert that never was. Cancelled with 45mins to go. Get well soon Jeff Lynne.”

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