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MATCH DAY MUSIC - FAQ'S

Posted on: Mon 11 Oct 2010

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What is the music that is played when Wigan score?

It's a track called "Tom Hark" by The Piranahs.

What is the music that the team walk out to?

The walkout music is a piece of music that was specially produced for Wigan Athletic. It is based on the theme music to the Gladiator film which starred Russell Crowe. This music is not commerically available. [Listen on You Tube] [View/Listen with iTunes]

Can I request a song to played at a game?

This is not a service we offer, but if you want to suggest a piece of music we would be happy to receive your suggestion emails. It must be stressed that there are no guarantees the music will be played. (please direct your emails to s.frodsham@wiganathletic.com.

What is the music that is played just before the teams come out?

The music, used for most of the 2008-09 and 2009-10 season as a buffer before the teams emerge from the tunnel, is a piece called "Escape" by Craig Armstrong. The music was orginally composed the the movie "Plunkett and MacCleane." [Listen on You Tube] [Buy From Play.com]

What is the music with the whistling in it, just before the second half?

This is a specially mixed version of the "Bohemiam Like You" by the Dandy Warhols. The whistleing is taken from the old John Finch version of "You re My Sunshine."

What is the music that is played when the players shake hands?

This music is simply known as the Premier League Handshake music, this is distributed by the Premier League and is not commercially available.

Some other songs that have been played on a regular basis on match days.

The Four Seasons "Let's Hang On"

If you have any other questions relating to match day music, please email them to s.frodsham@wiganathletic.com.