Rock ‘n’ relics at Blackburn Museum
HISTORY will be made at Blackburn Museum this summer when a live music event will be held in the building for the first time in 140 years.
View ArticleBoney M star re-creates the sound at Beat-Herder Festival
THE longest survivor of one of the world’s most influential and iconic bands is ready to boogie on down in the Ribble Valley at this year’s Beat-Herder Festival.
View ArticleFrank Skinner heads back to East Lancashire
FRANK Skinner is heading back to East Lancashire for the first time in seven years.
View ArticleFinest in Jazz talent set for Ribchester Music Festival
SOME of the country’s finest young classical and jazz musicians are heading to the Ribble Valley for the Ribchester Music Festival.
View ArticlePay ‘what it’s worth’ for children’s tale in Hyndburn
AUDIENCES for children’s show Billy Goat’s Gruff can pay ‘what it’s worth’ in a new scheme designed to boost sales.
View ArticleMusic, fashion and fun as Blackburn town gets set to party today
SKY Valley Mistress will be getting people into the party spirit at today’s First Thursday Street Party.
View ArticleStage set for Mod star’s timeless tunes
ONE of The Kinks’ greatest hits, the groovy Sunny Afternoon, is playing softly in Mick Avory’s lounge as he chats away on the phone from his Kew Gardens home.
View ArticleSteaming into the blues life
DAVE Kelly traded in his Hornby Train set for a guitar, and then jumped on a magical mystery tour with blues legends Howlin Wolf, Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker.
View ArticleTaste of a classic for Rebecca Ryan
IN the words of Michael Caine “not a lot of people know that”, but Shameless and Waterloo Road actress Rebecca Ryan was once a world-ranking Irish dancing champion.
View ArticleBright new show set for East Lancs premiere staging
PERFORMERS are stepping back in time to the 60s in a musical debut for East Lancashire.
View ArticleMusical: The High Life to play at Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre
YOUNG theatre enthusiasts are heading back to school after hours next week in their latest musical production.
View ArticleRichard Digance the troubadour heads to Oswaldtwistle
BAFTA-nominated entertainer Richard Digance can sing, play guitar, tell stories and make his audience laugh — talents that make him a rare performer who is respected by comedians and musicians alike.
View ArticleOh no, don’t say it’s Hue again!
GLASWEGIAN brothers Pat and Greg Kane have been creating their indie-jazz for more or less 30 years now.
View ArticleHousing group backs Hoghton Tower extravaganza for anniversary
LANCASHIRE-based Progress Housing Group is sponsoring the annual fireworks and musical extravaganza that is the Symphony at the Tower for the 17th year.
View ArticleThe beat is bang on for Dub Pistols
THE mighty Dub Pistols can’t get enough of Ribble Valley’s Beat-Herder festival.
View ArticleSooty ready for fun in Blackburn
HE maybe 65-years-old, but Sooty isn’t about to take his pension, for he will be appearing in a live UK tour coming to King George’s Hall on June 29.
View ArticleHands-on taste of country life
Steve Knightley, the song writing force behind popular folk/roots duo, Show of Hands, arrives in the Ribble Valley later this month.
View ArticleGary Numan’s new album brings out his passion for music
OVER three decades at the forefront of electronic sound, Gary Numan remains passionate and motivated to the musical cause, and is finally getting the recognition he deserves.
View ArticleSoul II Soul top Sunday list at Ramsbottom Festival
DANCE and R&B pioneers Soul II Soul have been announced as the Sunday night headliners for this year’s Ramsbottom Festival.
View ArticleBadly Drawn Boy at this year's Beat-Herder
BADLY Drawn Boy has been added to the line-up for this year’s Beat-Herder in the Ribble Valley next month.
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