Gigging, the debut novel by Mick Beatle is a counterculture thriller set in Manchester in 1998, following Oscar, a man who gets a once in a lifetime chance to revisit some of history’s greatest gigs. As he falls deeper into nostalgia, he unravels the relationships, realities, and responsibilities he’s been avoiding. It’s darkly funny, emotionally sharp, and soaked in pop-culture references and music‑scene grit.