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Big Country and more announce new gigs at 53
Legendary 1980s Scottish stars Big Country have announced a show at Preston’s 53 Degrees – along with a trio of other stars.
Burlesque musical plays Lowry
Miss Nightingale returns to The Lowry in Salford for an encore – bigger, bolder and with more burlesque.
Our dream gig with hero Giltrap
Rock legend Gordon Giltrap plays a uniquely intimate show in a sleepy Lancashire village in just two weeks time – and it’s all thanks to the dream of a small group of local fans.
Massive Wagons roll into city
Lancaster band Massive Wagons make the trip over to headline the second Bohemia Rock Night at Preston’s Dog and Partridge pub next Tuesday, June 18.
Bob Dylan to play in Blackpool
US musical superstar Bob Dylan has announced he will play three rare northern shows at Blackpool Opera House this November.
A Celebration of Rocky Horror
To celebrate 40 years since its first appearance at the Royal Court Theatre, and becoming “the world’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll musical”, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show is filling a whole week in Manchester with events in and around the Palace Theatre.
We’re from Preston – we don’t care about the rain at festivals
This weekend is the unofficial start to the festival season – the Isle Of Wight Festival, where this year you can see The Stone Roses, The Killers and Bon Jovi headlining.
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KT Tunstall’s fourth album is a record of two halves
Considering the story behind its creation, it makes sense that KT Tunstall’s fourth album is a record of two halves.
Jimmy Cliff: ‘It’s such a great feeling for me to be part of that’
It is possible that the entire genre of ska and reggae may never have come about, had it not been for a group of girls in a Jamaican schoolroom in 1956.
The Darkness at Christmas
Flamboyant glam rockers The Darkness are coming to Preston’s 53 Degrees for a festive pre-Christmas show.
53 Degrees show for Catfish and the Bottlemen
Llandudno band Catfish and the Bottlemen return to Preston tomorrow for their debut gig at the city’s 53 Degrees.
Check out some great young Preston bands at the Mad Ferret
Three new Preston bands play the Mad Ferret tomorrow.
Modfather to play Guild Hall
The Modfather Paul Weller is to play a show at Preston Guild Hall later this year.
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Win a pair of tickets for Lemonheads star Evan Dando
Evan Dando, star of US indie stars The Lemonheads, comes to Preston’s 53 Degrees for a very special intimate solo show on Thursday, June 27.
Beat Herder Festival unveils new Fortress stage
Beat-Herder Festival has announced details of a brand new stage for this year – called The Fortress.
Schools make sweet music video
The pupils of schools in Preston and beyond take their places at the city’s Guild Hall tomorrow for the first day of the Music Festival for School.
Jacko tribute Ben plays Grand
Ben Bowman’s portrayal of Michael Jackson is reckoned to be one of the most vocally and visually accurate tributes to the King of Pop to be touring UK theatres.
Morecambe Jazz Club returns to the Hothouse in the resort next Wednesday.
Contemporary jazz bands Metamorphic (pictured right) and Norwegian group Røyst, two of the most exciting bands on the UK scene at the moment, will star at the night.
Metamorphic have just released a second CD to critical acclaim.
They are a London-based contemporary jazz and folk sextet, who give a powerful live experience.
Røyst mix composed and improvised material influenced by Norwegian folk, jazz, contemporary music, voice and world music.
For tickets, call the box office on 01524 831 997 or by online at {http://www.moremusic.org.uk|www.moremusic.org.uk}
Sir Willard White RCNM show
As part of the Royal Northern College of Music’s 40th anniversary celebrations, their president and world-renowned opera singer, Sir Willard White will perform An Enchanting Evening of Song at The Bridgewater Hall on Wednesday.
Beat-Herder’s only flock’n’roll, but I like it
Three days of sheep-chaperoned fun, and all the good bits that people still really love about Glastonbury, just about sums up Ribble Valley’s fun-packed Beat-Herder Festival.
Singing Out with Anni for OAPs
The Dukes Theatre, in Lancaster, aims to hit the high notes with its latest event aimed at making the arts more accessible to older people.
It’s a walk on the Dark Cide
Goth and industrial clubnight Dark Cide returns home to Preston’s 53 Degrees tomorrow night.
A rocking Saturday for the Mad Ferret
There’s a rocking night lined up at the Mad Ferret this Saturday.
Dinosaurs Roar at the Minster
Babies and toddlers can get their first taste of the beauties of classical music as Lancashire Sinfonietta’s Sound Playground returns to Preston Minster tomorrow morning.
The Damned announce Clitheroe Grand show
Original punks The Damned, responsible for raucous hits like Smash it up, Love Song and Eloise, are to play Clitheroe Grand in August.
Wigan, Preston and Lancaster join up for a rocking night at the Mad Ferret
Wigan band Cale Lane bring their unique sound - and dual vocalists - to Preston’s Mad Ferret on Thursday.
Breaking down the Barricades in a fabulous night of musical delights
Fans of big musicals got a treat at Preston’s Charter Theatre last week as the stars of Beyond The Barricade returned for a night of showstopping treats from all the biggest West End musicals performed by those who starred in one of the greatest – Les Miserables – on the West End stage
Jerry, do call us Ska Face...
Lancashire’s top Two Tone tribute artists, Ska Face show just how authentic their sound is tomorrow – as they are joined by Specials founder Jerry Dammers.
Hook to return for show of New Order classics
Former Joy Division and New Order star Peter Hook has announced plans to perform an evening of classics at 53 Degrees.
Dublin legends
The Dublin Legends, featuring members of The Dubliners, play at Lancaster Grand Theatre on Sunday night.
This Dirty Swamp at Bohemia
The second Bohemia band night comes to the city’s Dog and Partridge this Sunday with Preston rockers This Dirty Swamp topping the bill.
Emi stars as Tina in Soul Sister
Soul Sister, a new musical inspired by the music, life and times of Ike and Tina Turner, comes to The Lowry in Salford next week.
Yashin to rock 53 Degrees
Glasgow rockers Yashin arrive in Preston tomorrow night to give rock fans aged 14 and over a treat.
All here for the beer as the Conti fest returns
Beers and bands is the order of the day as the 10th Continental Beer Festival kicks off this weekend.
Suggs speaks out about his life of Madness
It was the day after his 50th birthday party and Madness frontman Suggs was in the bath when his cat suddenly toppled off a shelf, stone dead, right in front of him.
First Friday to celebrate arts
Celebrate Lancaster’s burgeoning arts scene at the next First Friday, an event designed to show off what’s great on the local entertainment scene.
Charlie Harper returns for UK Subs
Original punk icon Charlie Harper leads his UK Subs into Preston tomorrow night.
Lemonheads Evan to play solo show in city
Lemonheads star Evan Dando has announced a solo show at Preston’s 53 Degrees – his first ever visit to the venue.
Made of Stone...but on film
Fans of The Stone Roses should head to Lancaster’s Dukes cinema next Thursday for a unique insight into the band.
Mugenko Taiko Drummers on
The amazing Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers come to Lytham to stun the audiences at the Lowther Pavilion tomorrow night.
Jamming into the summer
Preston College music students get to show off their talents and celebrate the fact that summer will soon be here today.
Gypsy jazz band at Platform lunchtime concert
Enjoy a little gypsy jazz on Morecambe seafront this lunchtime - and all for free!
Midas Fall play Ferret show
Manchester band Midas Fall make the trip over to Preston on Thursday this week to headline a show at the city’s Mad Ferret.
Bohemia’s new pub shows
Organisers of local music showcase, the Bohemia Music Nights, are branching out.
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Weather for Leyland
Wednesday 19 June 2013
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