British Asian singer-songwriter Satnam Galsian brings 'Love or Sacrifice' to Wigan
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Wigan audiences will enjoy a unique performance of 'Love or Sacrifice' by British Asian singer-songwriter Satnam Galsian, blending Punjabi folk with contemporary storytelling.
Wigan music fans will get a front-row seat to a brand-new piece of music this August, as The Old Courts hosts Love or Sacrifice, a striking work from British Asian singer-songwriter Satnam Galsian that reimagines women's roles in Punjabi folklore.
The performance takes place in The Victorian Courtroom at The Old Courts, a former magistrates' court turned arts centre on Crawford Street.
There is one performance on Thursday August 20. Doors open at 6pm, with the performance running from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
The performing ensemble is leading artist and composer Satnam, accompanied by a quintet.
Love or Sacrifice is a new commission developed as part of mjf originals, co-commissioned by Manchester Jazz Festival, Oldham Coliseum Theatre (as part of Khushi Festival), and The Old Courts, Wigan.
This new work blends the rich tradition of Punjabi folk music with contemporary, feminist storytelling.
Drawing on her own journey of identity, belonging and empowerment, Galsian challenges traditional narratives of love in Punjabi folklore, exploring the pressures and expectations placed on women in South Asian culture and the strength found in embracing one's true self.
Galsian has already made a name for herself on the UK folk scene with two self-released EPs, Fragmented Truth and Sahiban, and was a recipient of the Alan James Creative Bursary and an Opera North Resonance residency.
She's also a member of Kinaara, a cross-genre trio fusing Punjabi folk with Celtic music and original compositions.
For Wigan residents curious about music and stories beyond the mainstream, this is a rare chance to see a genuinely original new work performed in an intimate setting, before it's heard anywhere else.
Tickets are Pay What You Decide and available from theoldcourts.com.