North by North Western

North by North Western
North by North Western (NXNW)
Location(s) Wigan, England, United Kingdom
Years active 2007-present
Founded by Lupine, Wigan Arts Collective
Date(s) First week of August (7 days)
Genre Music, Art, Poetry, Film
Website [1]

North by North Western (NXNW) is a seven-day arts festival in Wigan, Greater Manchester. Run by volunteers, the festival launched in 2007 and occurs annually in August.[1] It focuses on local music, art, poetry and film.

Artists and acts that have performed at the festival have included Gerard Starkie, Selfish Cunt, Voluntary Butler Scheme, and Cowtown.

References

  1. ^ http://www.citylife.co.uk/arts/news/13993_wigan_s_nxnw_festival_returns_

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