Music

A project taking aim at bringing the excitement back to music download’s comes to a close with a celebration concert.

Kim Wilde, Preston Guild Hall

Idles, Bootleg Social

Fans of The Libertines were left disappointed last year when the band were forced to cancel appearances at Blackpool Winter Gardens.

When two young lads - Ben and Tom - joined forces to form a band, one of the biggest things on their mind was what to call themselves... step in Tom's mum who came up with the curious name of Aquilo.

A mass sing-along led by choirs will be held to mark the one-year anniversary of the Manchester Arena terror attack.

Nerina Pallot is a smart artist who talk straight and writes beautifully.

Less than seven months have passed since KOYO launched their critically acclaimed debut album, and with festival dates at Download, Camden Rocks, Bliss Camp, Great Escape Festival and Live at Leeds upcoming this year, the band are heading around the UK with a series of exclusive free warm up shows.

Contemporary folk singer-songwriter Chris Ronald emigrated from England in 2002 and now lives in Vancouver – but folk fans can catch him at this month’s Garstang Unplugged night.

A warm-up event for the new Blackpool Music Run will feature one of the top tribute artists to Elton John.

County music star Kenny Rogers is cancelling all live shows in 2018, it has been announced.

The latest Friday night live music offering for The Steamer, in Fleetwood, comes from Freebird.

There’s actually quite a lot to be said about The Little Unsaid, a band that embrace elements of rock, folk, electronica, jazz and alt-pop.

British blues man Kris Barras band has been confirmed as the support act for Grammy-nominated star Beth Hart when she plays Blackpool Opera House this month.

Starsailor, the post-Britpop band, formed in 2000, which includes Chorley’s James Walsh as lead singer, are second top of the bill to Sister Sledge for the Cotton Clouds Festival at Saddleworth  Cricket Club on August 18.

Bristol punkers Idles must love being by the seaside – they’re playing two dates in Blackpool in the next few months.

Blackburn and Burnley are the places to be for all dance fans tonight and then during the Bank Holiday weekend.