# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Early Doors Club - Brian Boru Irish Club w/ Gerard Starkie (Witness) - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: As part of our Early Doors Pop-Up Series, we’re delighted to bring a show to Brian Boru Irish Club in Ashton with Gerard Starkie (Witness)!About this EventGerard Starkie (Witness)Live at Brian Boru Irish Club, Ashton-in-MakerfieldEarly Doors Club Pop-Up SeriesAs part of our Early Doors Club Pop-Up Series, we’re delighted to bring a very special early-evening show to Brian Boru Irish Club in Ashton-in-Makerfield, featuring Gerard Starkie, frontman of legendary Wigan band Witness.Gerard Starkie has long been recognised as one of Wigan’s most distinctive songwriters and voices. Best known as the lead singer of Witness, whose emotionally charged songs became synonymous with the late-90s and early-2000s British indie scene, Gerard’s solo performances strip those songs back to their raw core. Expect powerful storytelling, heartfelt lyrics and a rare chance to experience these songs up close in an intimate setting.This event forms part of our pop-up programme, taking high-quality live music into unique community spaces across the borough. Brian Boru Irish Club provides the perfect atmosphere for an early-evening gig — welcoming, local and full of character.Whether you’re a long-time Witness fan or discovering Gerard Starkie’s songwriting for the first time, this promises to be a special night celebrating local music heritage in a brilliant community venue.Event details? Brian Boru Irish Club, Ashton-in-Makerfield? Early evening show? Live music in an intimate settingEarly booking recommended. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ashton-in-makerfield/the-early-doors-club-brian-boru-irish-club-w-gerard-starkie-witness/100001980452459619 - **Event Categories**: music, pop-ups, entertainment, live-music, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Ashton-in-Makerfield - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Brian Boru Irish Club - **lat**: 53.4883836 - **long**: -2.6387886 - **full address**: Brian Boru Irish Club, 55 Bryn Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Early Doors Club - Brian Boru Irish Club w/ Gerard Starkie (Witness) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0e71588aa4444ab05bb7be2504bebf74f9cad4f9d2f2c64e0f6a7152a23634b3-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc291605-gmir.jpg?v=1769089596 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Early Doors Club - Brian Boru Irish Club w/ Gerard Starkie (Witness) being held? - **A:** The Early Doors Club - Brian Boru Irish Club w/ Gerard Starkie (Witness) takes place on Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Brian Boru Irish Club, 55 Bryn Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Early Doors Club - Brian Boru Irish Club w/ Gerard Starkie (Witness)? - **A:** The Early Doors Club - Brian Boru Irish Club w/ Gerard Starkie (Witness) is organized by The Early Doors Club. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Early Doors Club - Brian Boru Irish Club w/ Gerard Starkie (Witness) is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ashton-in-Makerfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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No more singing for your supper on our watch ;)" } ] } ] ```