Published: Friday, 16th Jun 2023

From lockdown kitchen parties to the Food and Drink Festival, much loved chef, stylist, DJ author and presenter, Gok is bringing his live DJ set to Bolton on Saturday 26th August.

Gok wan posterStarting in the pandemic, Gok’s music career and love of music has seen him become one of the top names in DJ’ing, playing classic and current house music across many continents.

A worldwide name, Gok is playing some incredible events this summer including The Glade at Glastonbury, Camp Bestival alongside Grace Jones no less and a 6-date run across venues in Ibiza which includes Hi / Ibiza Rocks and Amnesia.

At The Afterparty, Gok is being supported by some of the biggest names on the circuit including Phats & Small, Sweet Female Attitude and Rio Fredrika.

Supporting him on the bill in the Albert Halls Theatre are also well-loved Black Hawks of Panama, Adam Guy, Jamie Agar and Danny Walsh.

Joined by household names MCFinchy as host, sax by Tom Da Lips and percussion by Miriam Drums, the line up is strong and one not to be missed.

If you fancy brushing up on your culinary skills, you can also catch Gok taking a spin in the demo kitchen with some tasty Chinese cookery demos on Saturday at 11am and 1pm in the Festival Hall.

All 11am celebrity chef demos are BSL signed and available to buy on the website.

Bolton Council’s Executive Cabinet Member for Culture, Cllr Nadeem Ayub, said:

“Bolton knows how to throw a party and that’s exactly what we’re doing to celebrate the festival’s 18th birthday.

“Year on year we attract the best talent from around the country from celebrity and regional chefs to the best live music acts going.

“It’s a pleasure to be part of this fantastic event, bringing footfall into the town centre and customers into our local businesses.”

18th birthdays don’t come around often and it’s thanks to sponsors Peel L&P that this will be a birthday to remember!

Grab tickets now from the website, the early bird offer is running until the end of June.

www.boltonfoodanddrinkfestival.com