Unfortunately the Bolton Showcase has been pulled at the last minute due to funding. I’m sure the in depth reasons will be on a message board somewhere, but for now we need to worry about the alternative!

Neil and Terry from the Dog and Partridge have stepped in and asked some of the bands to play there on Saturday night instead. Music will be on from about 3 and will hopefully be outside. We’re likely to be on around 6 and we’re looking forward to it! Hopefully see you there!

This Saturday, 26th July, Merchandise will be joining a whole host of Bolton bands to show off the best the town has to offer.

We are scheduled to be onstage at 6:10 though there are plenty of bands to see throughout the day from 12- 8pm. For more info about the other events and bands taking part, have a look at the Bolton Showcase Site.

It’s a free fesival at Leverhulme Park, we hope to see you there and we hope Bolton’s lovely weather holds off!

Written by Sarah Howcutt

Within 5 seconds of the jaunty piano intro to this track, you just know that “Sometimes” is going to be one of those feel good songs that you just have to smile at. Keeping it simple, Merchandise use happy lyrics, “Sometimes I feel like I’m all alone, but it’s alright here with you”, walking bass and subtle drums to create a song that is quite simply cheerful even on a dreary summer evening. 

The second track “Glitterati” is in a similar vein only with more guitars, think Badly Drawn Boy only with more chirpy lyrics; “I had glitter in my eyes”. They create that walk in the park everything is going to be ok feeling with a skill that’d make the most hardened pessimist think twice. The only down side is that the tracks are over a little too soon leaving you wanting more. This single is pure feel good pop and makes a genuinely good listen. 

We’ve finally decided the name of the forthcoming album: Merchandise For The Masses

Let us know what you think . . .

Thanks to everyone who came down to Dry Bar in Manchester last week - here are a few pics!

Brad /  John  /  Merchandise  /  Con and Matt

Merchandise have been picked to play at the Bolton Showcase at Leverhulme Park. The gig will take place on Saturday 26th July and will also feature Andrea Glass and The Last Waltz, The Minions, Pancho Ballard and The Banditos, The Broken Door, Second Hand Wings, The Planets, Hans Island, Last Chance, The Right Hands, Strangers In Paradise and Drama.

For more information visit the Bolton Showcase site - Hope to see you there!