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Keep the Faith - Wigan Casino

Created by Jaxtah

Fun Trivia : Quizzes : UK Music
Keep the Faith  Wigan Casino game quiz
"If you remember Northern Soul, Wigan Casino and the famous 'All-Nighters', then this quiz will bring it all back."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. Where in Wigan could you find Wigan Casino?
    Station Road
    Wallgate
    Park Road
    Hallgate


2. The first 'All-Nighter' started at what time?
    1.30am
    12.30am
    2am
    midnight


3. Who was the first DJ (disc jockey) for the inaugural 'All-Nighter'?
    Johnny Walker
    Jimmy Saville
    Russ Winstanley
    Ian Fishwick


4. Wigan Casino had a 'sister' club. What was it called?
    Mr. T's
    Mr. P's
    Mr. M's
    Mr. Q's


5. What was the original name of the building that became Wigan Casino?
    Wigan's Empire Ballroom
    Wigan's Empress Ballroom
    The Palais, Wigan
    The Twisted Wheel


6. The date of the very first 'All-Nighter'?
    September 23rd 1971
    September 23rd 1973
    September 23rd 1972
    September 23rd 1974


7. Wigan Casino hosted an array of soul stars from both sides of the Atlantic. Which one of these acts did NOT appear?
    Edwin Starr
    James Brown
    Jimmy Ruffin
    The Tams


8. In 1975 'Skiing in the Snow' was a hit in the UK for which band?
    Wigan's Chosen Few
    Wigan's Oration
    Wigan's Ovation
    Wigan's Occupation


9. American music magazine 'Billboard' officially voted Wigan Casino 'The Best Disco in the World' ahead of New York's 'Studio 54' in 1978.
    True
    False


10. The date that Wigan Casino closed its doors forever on the famous 'All-Nighters'?
    19th September 1981
    6th December 1981
    2nd October 1981
    1st September 1981


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