Bilston Live with Britpop Reunion band brings the sound of the 1990s to the heart of the Black Country on Friday 11th September 2026, as Britpop Reunion takes to the stage at Bilston Market Square for an open-air night of Oasis, Blur, Pulp, The Verve and Supergrass, plus lots more Britpop bangers from across the era. This has been organised by Wolverhampton City Council especially for Britpop Reunion to perform at. Gates open at 6.15pm, the event begins at 6.30pm and the whole night wraps up by 9.30pm, giving the town a proper Friday night of guitars, singalongs and bucket hats. Head over to our public performances page for a link to buy tickets. If you’re looking to host a similar event then contact band leader Andy to check on fee and availability.
The Sort Of Songs You Will Hear on the Night at Bilston Live with Britpop Reunion Band
Britpop Reunion’s set draws from the biggest names of the era, and the songs below from our 90s repertoire give a flavour of what is in store.
Stand By Me by Oasis
Written by Noel Gallagher, Stand By Me appeared on Oasis’s 1997 album Be Here Now and reached number one on the UK Singles Chart. It remains at return to the glory days associated withe the Britpop era of Oasis and is a guaranteed singalong wherever it is played.
Parklife by Blur
Written by the whole band, Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree, Parklife was the title track of Blur’s 1994 album of the same name and climbed to number ten in the UK charts. Its cheeky, London-flavoured swagger made it one of the defining anthems of the decade.
Common People by Pulp
Written by Jarvis Cocker alongside bandmates Russell Senior, Candida Doyle, Steve Mackey and Nick Banks, Common People was taken from Pulp’s 1995 album Different Class and reached number two on the UK Singles Chart. It is often cited as the ultimate Britpop lyric, all wit, class commentary and an unforgettable chorus.
Bitter Sweet Symphony by The Verve
Credited to Richard Ashcroft, though the writing credit was later shared with Jagger and Richards following a sampling dispute, Bitter Sweet Symphony came from The Verve’s 1997 album Urban Hymns and peaked at number two in the UK. Its sweeping strings and defiant lyric still bring a crowd together like little else….Funnily the sampling dispute was then later reversed.
Alright by Supergrass
Written by the band, Alright was released from Supergrass’s 1995 debut album I Should Coco and reached number two in the UK charts. Its bounce and carefree spirit make it a favourite for closing out a set on a high. Supergrass’s video for this ultimate Britpop tune was shot in Portmeirion in Wales where the 1960s TV show The Prisoner was filmed.
Bilston and Wolverhampton: A Fitting Setting
Bilston sits on the eastern edge of Wolverhampton, one of the old industrial towns that grew up around the Black Country’s ironworks, lock making and steel trades, and its market square has long been the natural gathering point for the community. These days the town is better known for its independent shops, its market days and events like this one, which bring people in from across Wolverhampton and the wider Black Country for a night out on their own doorstep. Bilston Market Square makes an ideal open-air venue for a band show, with plenty of space for a crowd to gather, sing along and enjoy a warm September evening under the stars. For Wolverhampton locals in particular, it is a rare chance to catch a full professional tribute act without having to travel into Birmingham or further afield, and it fits neatly alongside the city’s growing calendar of outdoor music events.
What to Expect at Bilston Live with Britpop Reunion band
Bilston Live with Britpop Reunion band is an outdoor standing gig, so it pays to dress for whatever the West Midlands weather decides to throw at Bilston that evening. Entry is strictly for ages 14 and above, with 14 and 15 year olds needing to be accompanied by an adult, while 16 year olds can attend unaccompanied. Last entry is at 8pm and there is no re-entry once you have left the market square, so it is worth settling in early and making a night of it. Tickets are priced at £7.40 plus booking fee, making this one of the most affordable ways to catch Britpop Reunion’s full band show in Wolverhampton this autumn.
DJ Dan Mawson Sets the Scene
Before the band arrives, Indie DJ Dan Mawson from VDUB Radio will be spinning the best of Britpop and indie from 6.30pm, warming the crowd up with the tunes that soundtracked school discos and student unions across the country in the 1990s. It is the perfect way to ease into an evening built entirely around nostalgia, and by the time the band walk out there will not be a bucket hat left in its box.
Book Britpop Reunion for Your Own Event
Bilston Live with Britpop Reunion is a ticketed public show, but the band is also available to hire for weddings, private parties, festivals and corporate events right across the Midlands and further afield. Whether you are after a full live band or a stripped back acoustic set, the group can tailor a performance to suit your venue and your guests.
For anyone new to the genre, it is worth reading up on what is Britpop before the gig, and anyone keen to see the band in action elsewhere can find out more on the live Britpop public performances page. Bilston Live with Britpop Reunion promises to be a warm, welcoming and thoroughly danceable night out for anyone who grew up on the sound of Oasis, Blur, James. The La’s, Pulp, Primal Scream and more and a great excuse to discover it all over again if you weren’t there in the 90s. Whatever brings you down to Bilston Market Square on 11th September 2026 expect a proper party from start to finish, courtesy of Britpop tribute band Britpop Reunion.