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The James Oliver Band
Barnoldswick Music & Art Centre Rainhall Road, BarnoldswickJames plays blues, rockabilly, rock and country…it's all here in one explosive pickin package'. Prepare to be blown away.
ROH LIVE: THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
Everyman Cinema Holmes Mill, ClitheroeServants Figaro and Susanna are filled with excitement on their wedding day, but there’s a hitch: their employer, the Count Almaviva, has dishonourable intentions of his own towards the bride-to-be. £16 - £21.
Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues Festival 2023
The Grand Theatre 18 York Street, ClitheroeIt showcases the very best of Jazz & Blues in all it's genres and brings together performers from across the world to focus upon Clitheroe. Various venues in Clitheroe.
OH WHAT A NIGHT!
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonOH WHAT A NIGHT! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. £22.50 - £24.50.
BILLY OCEAN
Opera House Winter Gardens, BlackpoolBilly Ocean is Britain’s biggest black recording star, with worldwide record sales of over thirty million and six top ten singles on both sides of the Atlantic. The very best of Billy Ocean performing his favourite hits and fan favourites. £32.75 - £62.
Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra
St. George's Hall Bridge Street, BradfordBradford Festival Choral Society and Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra bring you a sublime evening of classical masterpieces. £16.50 - £33.
The Diana Ross Story: In The Name of Love
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxThe World’s premier show in celebration of Diana Ross and The Supremes! Theatre audiences prepare to be taken on a spellbinding journey visiting one of the greatest musical stories ever told.
Julius Caesar
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordThe Royal Shakespeare Company returns to Bradford with a fast-paced political thriller, directed by Atri Banerjee. Julius Caesar. A divisive leader who holds awesome power. 7.30pm Thurs & Sat mat 2pm. £18.50 - £34.50.
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
St. George's Hall BradfordPersonally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups. £32 - £47.
Sarah Smout – Eyjar
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonSarah is a cellist-singer and environmental activist, creating music and poetry deeply rooted in nature and place. Adult £12.50, under 18s £10.
FLEETWOOD BAC
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyFleetwood Bac are the world’s first and best Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band.
Brighouse & Rastrick Band Coronation Concert
St. George's Hall BradfordTo coincide with the King's Coronation, the band will be performing a special concert in the evening to commemorate the occasion. £18 - £21.
The Coronation of King Charles III Concert
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyA celebratory concert to mark the coronation of King Charles III. High quality local artists including a brass band, a chamber choir and professional soloists will perform solo items, coronation-themed music and crowd-pleasing tunes for all ages.
Highest Point Festival
Williamson Park LancasterThe stunning 54-acre grounds of one of Northern England’s best-kept public parks will once again play host to some of the most revered names in British music, representing an eclectic spectrum of sounds and styles. From £39.
Chamber Series – Elgar’s Piano Quintet
Hallé Concerts Society The Bridgewater Hall, ManchesterElgar’s Piano Quintet was composed while the Elgars were staying at Brinkwells Cottage in Sussex. This inspirational setting sparked the composer’s imagination: as the summer of 1918 turned to autumn Elgar began composing the Quintet, a work of lyrical beauty that’s infused with the melancholy of the turning of the seasons.
The Korgis – 40th Anniversary – The Best Of
Barnoldswick Music & Art Centre Rainhall Road, BarnoldswickOriginal founder/Songwriter and Lead Vocalist James Warren with his loyal pack of Korgis will be hitting the road with shows in 2023 celebrating 40 years since The Best of Album was released. A night not to be missed.
Hello Again: The Neil Diamond Songbook
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxJoin us for the world’s greatest celebration of the life and work of one of the best-selling singer-songwriters of all-time, Neil Diamond.
TOTALLY TINA!
The Muni Theatre ColneVoted the UK’s official No 1 Tina Turner tribute for the past six years by the Agents Association of Great Britain, Totally Tina is a spectacular, energetic recreation and probably the closest thing you’ll get to a live Tina Turner concert! £22 - £27.
An Evening With Tenors Unlimited – Celebrating Twenty Years
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesTenors Unlimited came together twenty years ago to bring their own clever combination of popular opera, musical theatre, iconic classical and their own original songs to extend the perception of a ‘tenor’ in the 21st century. Adult £25.00, concs £23.00 & £21.00
THE LANCASHIRE HOTPOTS: GOOD TIMES TOUR
The Muni Theatre ColneStrap yourself in for an unbeatable night of music and laughs. The good times are back! £18, concs £16.
Music At The Museum
Cliffe Castle Museum Spring Gardens Lane, KeighleyA season of monthly Sunday afternoon concerts - from 2pm. Join us inside the Bracewell Smith Hall and enjoy music from local bands.
The Hallé Orchestra The Music of James Bond
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnThis concert brings together the finest Bond themes and songs from Dr.No and Goldfinger to Live and Let Die and Skyfall, performed as only a great orchestra can, and with two brilliant singers to both shake and stir you. £6 - £25.50.
THE HALLÉ IN BLACKBURN
Blackburn King George's Hall BlackburnThis concert brings together the finest Bond themes and songs from Dr.No and Goldfinger to Live and Let Die and Skyfall, performed as only a great orchestra can, and with two brilliant singers to both shake and stir you.
Midge Ure – The Voice and Visions Tour
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnMidge Ure & Band Electronica are delighted to return to the road in 2022 with the ‘Voice & Visions’ tour, celebrating 40 years since the release of Ultravox’s Rage In Eden and Quartet albums. £27.50 - £36.50.
Opera North’s The Pearl Fishers
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsThe Pearl Fishers tells the story of two men, Nadir and Zurga, whose vow of friendship founders on their love for the same woman, the priestess Léïla. Sung in french with English titles. From £15.
The Bootleg Rock Show
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleySongs from the very best rock bands of the past four decades are all there… Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Boston, Queen, Journey, Rainbow, Heart, Bon Jovi….the list goes on and on.
D-Day Darlings
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterThe D-Day Darlings Brit Certified & Best Selling Female group to come from Britain's Got Talent. To celebrate the King’s Coronation the UK’s Premier wartime act, The D-Day Darlings, present their sensational “Coronation Celebration Show”.
CALLING PLANET EARTH
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonA New Romantic Symphony that goes on a journey through one of the greatest musical Era’s of All Time - the Electrifying 80's. Featuring songs from now legendary artists such as Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, The Human League, Ultravox, Tears for Fears and many many more.
Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
St. George's Hall BradfordThis distinguished orchestra, established in Tallinn 100 years ago, is now the most prominent orchestral ambassador of Estonia, working with renowned conductors and soloists world-wide. £16.50 - £33.
The Story of Ireland
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre New Market Street, Colne"The Story Of Ireland" is a journey through the story of the Emerald Isle.Through narration, poetry and song we are taken through Irish history from the Celtic times, through various famous historical moments, famous characters who helped shape the culture of the country. If you like Irish music, and all things Irish you will enjoy this show.
Meat Loaf by Candlelight
Bradford Cathedral 1 Stott Hill, BradfordJoin us for an incredible night of Meat Loaf Anthems, performed in the beautiful Bradford Cathedral by candlelight. Featuring a live cast of West End singers including stars of the West End production of ‘Bat Out of Hell’, accompanied by an incredible live rock band. £15 - £40.
THE PROCLAIMERS
Opera House, Winter Gardens BlackpoolStrikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid emerged 35 years ago with their debut album This Is The Story and Top 3 single Letter from America. Since then their enduring appeal across generations has have over the years seen them enjoy huge success across the globe.
A Celebration of Simon & Garfunkel
Glusburn Community & Arts Centre Colne Road, GlusburnNo make-up, wigs or costumes - just two great musicians performing some of Simon & Garfunkel’s classic songs in an intimate and relaxed way.
UB40 – PROMISES & LIES
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonThe worlds premier show in celebration of ‘The Kings of Reggae’ experience all the hits From The UB40 Years culminating in over 100 Million record sales.
The Searchers: Thank You Tour 2023
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxTheir all-evening presentations, so professionally put together and packed with their chart hits and more, have made them a major attraction in theatres across the U.K. Don`t miss your very last chance to catch the final appearance of a truly legendary band. Appropriately the tour, at the request of The Searchers themselves, has been given a title. Thank You.
The Christians
Renowned for their distinctive, soulful songs, The Christians burst onto the scene in the late Eighties, when their debut album, also named The Christians, sold over 2 million copies.
WRCC – COLT MURPHY
Colne Legion Club Keighley Road, ColneCountry & Western afternoon. Refreshments available. All are welcome. Entry £3.
Motown in Motion
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnFeaturing over two hours of Motown classics, this show is one of the most authentic tributes to the music that shook the world from the 60's to 70's.
Stanley Grange Gala Concert
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnAn afternoon of song, dance, and laughter with our resident performers, 'GO on Tour!' This special show will include the stars of Stanley Grange, a purpose-built community for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.
Opera North’s Requiem
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsIn Opera North’s latest collaboration with Phoenix Dance Theatre, Dane Hurst (West Side Story Symphonic Dances) directs and choreographs the Requiem alongside a new work created with guest artists from South Africa. In this cross-cultural production, Phoenix and performing artists from South Africa will join forces with the Chorus and Orchestra of Opera North conducted by Garry Walker in a unique response to the grief experienced by so many around the world during the pandemic. 7pm, Sun mat 2.30pm. From £15.
Bands on the Square
The Square BarnoldswickBands On The Square (BOTS) is a iconic music event where we present the best bands & artists from the area on a custom built stage on the town square. Free.
SOUL KINDA WONDERFUL
Civic Arts Centre & Theatre 155 Union Road, AccringtonSoul Kinda Wonderful are the UK’s No 1 Tribute to the legendary Drifters. Their show combines The Drifters greatest hits along with other classic Motown & Soul favourites from artistes such as The Four Tops & The Temptations this is Soul and Motown at its very best.
Darwen Live 2023
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street, DarwenWe are once again proud to host the second official stage for the annual Darwen Live festival. We have both the auditorium stage and the cafe bar stage offering a bit of everything for everyone.
Europhoria
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnA live celebration of 65 years of the world's greatest pop show! Eurovision has provided a platform for artists such as Abba, Celine Dion, Julio Iglesias as well as Britain's Bucks Fizz, Bonnie Tyler, Cliff Richard and many more.
The 309s
Settle Victoria Hall Kirkgate, SettleWest Yorkshire 5 piece, The 309s, have spent the last 14 years rocking and rolling their swing jive repertoire at events all over the country. Think Hank Williams, Bob Wills and Louis Jordan joining forces to make a classic 20th century sound that is the roots of Rock and Roll.
THE ILLEGAL EAGLES
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonThis critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics including ’Hotel California’, ‘Desperado’, ‘Take It Easy’, ‘New Kid In Town’, ‘Life In The Fast Lane’ and many more…
UK Pink Floyd Experience
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterCelebrating 50 years since the release of their iconic album The Dark Side of The Moon, UK Pink Floyd Experience recreate the sights and sounds of the legendary band in concert.
THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyCruisin for a Bluesin The Chicago Blues Brothers have put the band back together and are ‘Cruisin for a Bluesin’ taking you to the music capitals of the USA for one night of spectacular live music. Adult £26.50, child £16.50.
HOME ELECTRIK LIVE ORCHESTRA
Civic Arts Centre & Theatre 155 Union Road, AccringtonA sensational 7 piece tribute to ELO, a 2 hr show featuring orchestral section, playing all the greatest hits to get you on your feet.
Fleetwood Bac
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnFLEETWOOD BAC are the world’s first and best Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself, the only Mac tribute to authentically replicate the classic ‘Rumours’ line-up.