World-famous DJ Fatboy Slim has performed an intimate sold-out gig in a Wiltshire town.
The musician took to the stage at The Old Town Hall in Trowbridge on Thursday, November 5, with organisers describing it as an “incredible night”.
The venue said the show “was a truly incredible night, and we can’t wait to bring you more amazing gigs in this beautiful space.”
Antonia Cook, marketing and communications officer at The Old Town Hall, said demand for tickets had been immediate.
“It sold out very quickly, in three minutes, and the resale in two minutes,” she said.
“We knew it was going to, but it really blew us away. It was absolutely wonderful to see.”
Around 450 people packed into the venue for the performance, with Cook saying the crowd included many people who had never visited the building, or even Trowbridge, before.
“I was on the door and people were saying it was their first time here or in Trowbridge, and for them I think that’s such a great first impression of our lovely town,” she said.
Fatboy Slim played many of his best-known hits during a set which saw the crowd dancing throughout the night.
Antonia said: “The room was jam-packed and people were dancing. It was such an incredible atmosphere and so lovely.
“Having worked here for seven and a half years, to see something like that in our building was just beautiful.”
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She said there were roughly 450 people inside, while still leaving enough room for people to dance.
Antonia believes attracting an artist of Fatboy Slim’s profile represents an important moment for both the venue and Trowbridge.
“This is 100 per cent a big deal for The Old Town Hall and the town,” she said.
“We’re still quite new and we’ve only been open just over a year now since our refurb. We’re trying to put ourselves on the map and this is definitely a step in the right direction.”
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The performance marked a major night for the venue.
However, the venue does not intend to focus only on securing major names following the success of the gig.
Asked whether more high-profile performers could follow, Antonia said: “Yes. We still want to keep it a mix though. Our youth open mic nights are just as important.
“Getting in those big names is really important, but it’s that balance. We are a space for all arts.”
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