Spike Island (concert)

Spike Island was a concert by the Stone Roses held on 27 May 1990 in Widnes, Cheshire, England.

As of 2024, the full footage of the concert has been found and is due to be released as part of a documentary about the show.

The gig itself was thought to have been the 'Woodstock' for the baggy generation, with over 28,000 adoring fans making the pilgrimage.

The support acts included DJs, Dave Booth, MC Tunes, Dave Haslam, Paul Oakenfold, Frankie Bones and M.V.I.T.A., also known as MVITA (Manchester Vibes In The Area) and sometimes spelled M-VITA,[1][2][3] includes members such as Alfonso Buller and Himat 'Chester' 'The Guru' Singh,[4][5] a Zimbabwean drum orchestra, a ska/rock/reggae fusion band called Ruff Ruff & Ready and the reggae artist Gary Clail.

It is set in May 1990 and follows a group of aspiring musicians on their journey to Spike Island.