Projects
Return to the Labyrinth
The early 90’s were seminal for dance and electronic music across Europe and inspired a generation of would-be DJ’s, musicians and ravers. The disused warehouses and open fields were a hot bed of communal dance experiences, fuelled by a hungry, dynamic and radical youth culture. In a time before iPhones, trending and whatsapp, young people […]
Voodoo Rising
Conceived by Sonya Moorhead with seasoned experts Walk The Plank , this new collaboration with Mr. Wilson’s Second Liners is currently in development for 2018.Drawing upon a rich tapestry of cultural references, Voodoo Rising is a euphoric fusion of music, movement, fire and pyrotechnics inspired by the Louisiana Bayou and hedonism of 90s clubland.Showcasing a stellar artistic […]
Inferno
Walk The Plank, with Mr. Wilson’s Second Liners, fired up Bournemouth’s Triangle, Gardens and Beachfront with a torch-lit procession, performance and stage pyrotechnics on the opening weekend of the Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival 2016.Mr. Wilson’s Second Liners travelled through the town, leading the procession and arriving at the Inferno to entertain audiences of up […]
Graham Massey Collaboration
In 2016, supported by Walk The Plank’s ELEVATE programme, Will Lenton collaborated with pioneer of electronic music and Manchester legend, Graham Massey.ELEVATE ‘16 paired renowned artists with mid-career artists from the North West, enabling them to share skills throughout the development of a parade and bringing to life the local community’s artistic concepts on The […]
Hebden Bridge Arts Festival Flash Mob
In 2016, Will Lenton worked with Suzanne Peers (Head of Music and Specialist Leader in Cultural Learning at Calder High School), and Calder Valley Brass Band leader, Simon Barnes, to prepare a surprise street flash-mob for the Hebden Bridge Arts Festival.During the Street Sundae programme finale, Mr. Wilson’s Second Liners were joined by almost 40 […]
Todmorden Folk Festival Clog Rave
Todmorden Folk Festival Director, Esther Ferry-Kennington, was keen to book local band, Mr. Wilson’s Second Liners, for the 2016 festival programme. The only problem was their repertoire: their 90s dance hits were not exactly the traditional choice of seasoned folk audiences.Unfazed by a creative challenge, Mr. Wilson’s artistic director, Sonya Moorhead, came up with a […]
Albino Mosquito Film
The Elusive Mr. Wilson (A Guy Called Tony)In 2014, Mr. Wilson’s Second Liners collaborated with visual and film creative, Albino Mosquito to produce a tongue-and-cheek exposé into the surreal world of Mr Wilson’s Second Liners.The Elusive Mr. Wilson (A Guy Called Tony) was filmed on a shoestring and was made possible with the kind support […]
Matt and Phreds Jazz Club
In recent years, Mr. Wilson’s Second Liners have incited some of the wildest nights out in Manchester at the infamous Matt and Phreds jazz club.The band play sell out gigs at the venue at least 4 times a year and it is one of few occasions where all 10 players take to the stage together. […]
Finzi Scholarship Award
In 2015, Will Lenton was awarded a Finzi Scholarship from the Gerald Finzi Charitable Trust, enabling a research trip to New Orleans and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness Second Lining in its original cultural context.Will had a fantastic adventure in New Orleans, and made some wonderful friends. He was even interviewed about his work and […]
