The Early Doors Club is bringing folk music to the masses at the Old Bolton Magistrates Court, 6pm to 9pm on Thursday, October 23.
The initiative aims to make live music accessible to everyone, by using local community settings and selling tickets on a ‘pay what you can afford’ basis.
All the money raised goes to support young musical talent locally.
The audience can witness the best live music around from award winning folk singer, Rioghnach Connolly, and highly acclaimed duet Steph & Doad.
Rioghnach has a unique voice, and as lead singer of bands Honeyfeet and The Breath, won the Irish national broadcaster RTÉ Folk Singer 2025, and BBC 2 Folk Singer of the Year awards.
Steph & Doad bring stunning songs, harmonies, and energy to their act, making them one of the most loved and followed local musicians.
The ground-breaking Early Doors Club initiative is delivered in partnership with local authorities, and Bolton Council are directly supporting this event with money from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and Arts Council England.
Ben Morgan, Events Manager at Early Doors Club, said:
“We’re delighted to take The Early Doors Club to one of the most unique settings we’ve ever used – the old Bolton Magistrates Court on Le Mans Crescent.
“Fans of Happy Valley and Peaky Blinders will recognise the building from its time on screen, but now they have a chance to go inside the court for an unforgettable night of live music.”
Bolton’s Executive Member for Culture, Councillor Nadeem Ayub, said:
“This iconic venue, in one of Bolton’s most historic buildings, is the perfect place for the Early Doors Club and their work to make live music more accessible.
“The initiative opens up exciting live music opportunities in local community venues, hopefully attracting more people to attend gigs and be inspired to learn music and explore their hidden talents.
“This is a gig you must not miss, but don’t take my word for it - come along and you be the judge.”
Tickets available in advanced on Eventbrite here, or ’on the door’ on the day if still available.
Tickets are being sold on a “pay what you can afford” basis and all donations will support grassroots live music.