Since 1986, Wigan has hosted an international jazz festival. Wigan remains a centre of popular music for young people, with a number of alternative pubs and clubs in the town centre. The town also had a music collective which existed to promote the scene and help out local musicians and bands. They host activities such as recording sessions and gig advice for young musicians. Throughout the early 1990s, "The Den" was a popular venue for bands with acts such as Green Day heading over to play.