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Quiz about Keep the Faith  Wigan Casino
Quiz about Keep the Faith  Wigan Casino

Keep the Faith - Wigan Casino Trivia Quiz


If you remember Northern Soul, Wigan Casino and the famous 'All-Nighters', then this quiz will bring it all back.

A multiple-choice quiz by Jaxtah. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Jaxtah
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
243,345
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
333
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 81 (4/10), Guest 82 (9/10), Guest 92 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Where in Wigan could you find Wigan Casino? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The first 'All-Nighter' started at what time? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who was the first DJ (disc jockey) for the inaugural 'All-Nighter'? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Wigan Casino had a 'sister' club. What was it called? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What was the original name of the building that became Wigan Casino? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The date of the very first 'All-Nighter'? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Wigan Casino hosted an array of soul stars from both sides of the Atlantic. Which one of these acts did NOT appear? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In 1975 'Skiing in the Snow' was a hit in the UK for which band? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. American music magazine 'Billboard' officially voted Wigan Casino 'The Best Disco in the World' ahead of New York's 'Studio 54' in 1978.


Question 10 of 10
10. The date that Wigan Casino closed its doors forever on the famous 'All-Nighters'? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Where in Wigan could you find Wigan Casino?

Answer: Station Road

It was on Station Road, which is about 5-10 minutes walk from the railway station. Park Road, Wallgate and Hallgate are all real locations around the city centre of Wigan.
2. The first 'All-Nighter' started at what time?

Answer: 2am

The doors for the 'All-Nighter' opened after the Casino had closed for the 'normal' events of the night at 12.30am.
3. Who was the first DJ (disc jockey) for the inaugural 'All-Nighter'?

Answer: Russ Winstanley

Russ Winstanley did most of the DJ'ing the first night, although his colleague, Ian Fishwick did spin a few discs to provide Russ with breaks.
4. Wigan Casino had a 'sister' club. What was it called?

Answer: Mr. M's

Initially a cabaret club Mr. M's was opened to accommodate the ever increasing soul fans who were pouring into Wigan Casino each weekend. It soon had it's own line up of DJ's and loyal fans.
5. What was the original name of the building that became Wigan Casino?

Answer: Wigan's Empress Ballroom

The Twisted Wheel was in Manchester, I made up Wigan's Empire Ballroom and The Palais, Wigan.
6. The date of the very first 'All-Nighter'?

Answer: September 23rd 1973

Other notable events that occured in 1973 were the completion of The Sears Tower in Chicago, the CAT Scan was introduced to the medical world, US troops withdrew from Vietnam and actor Bruce Lee died.
7. Wigan Casino hosted an array of soul stars from both sides of the Atlantic. Which one of these acts did NOT appear?

Answer: James Brown

The story goes that James Brown found a 'window' in his bookings while he was touring Europe. His agent phoned the Casino and he was booked for one night. On arriving at the Casino he asked how many fans were inside and went to inspect for himself having been told there were 1,500 fans inside. Peering over the balcony he decided there and then that there were not enough fans, got back into his limo and drove away!
The Casino management were understandably upset and all fans got a full refund.
8. In 1975 'Skiing in the Snow' was a hit in the UK for which band?

Answer: Wigan's Ovation

Either soul fans loved it or hated it - it all depended on how much of a soul 'purist' you were.
Wigan's Chosen Few were a real group, recording 'Footsee', the other two names I made up.
9. American music magazine 'Billboard' officially voted Wigan Casino 'The Best Disco in the World' ahead of New York's 'Studio 54' in 1978.

Answer: True

Believe it or not it is true, even though Wigan Casino could hardly be called a disco. Loyal fans would argue that its status was a 'Soul Club' - however, this just goes to show how internationally famous the casino had become.
10. The date that Wigan Casino closed its doors forever on the famous 'All-Nighters'?

Answer: 6th December 1981

The original final 'All-Nighter' was on the 19th September 1981 - however another date, 2nd October 1981, was added due to the first being a sell-out. The Casino stood empty for another two months waiting for the bulldozers to begin the demolition, and Russ Winstanley decided to stage the 'final' final 'All-Nighter' on 6th December 1981. The final event did not attract the huge attendance that the previous 'finals' bought about.

After the 6th December event the Casino stood empty for another three months. In March 1982 the Casino caught fire and was finally demolished in February 1983. A sad end to a special place for many soul and dance fans.

I hope you enjoyed this quiz on Wigan Casino. I used to go to the Friday night events and only twice went to an 'All-Nighter' - the first time my Mum caught me out and grounded me for a month!
The music, dancing and friendship will live forever for many.
Source: Author Jaxtah

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