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Bang a Gong, T-REX is heading to Whitehaven (kinda!)
Bang a Gong, T-REX is heading to Whitehaven! T-REX: The Music of Marc and Mickey On April 6th the Solway Hall will be transported back to the 70’s with some of the greatest hits from the band that brought us legendary songs such as, We Love to Boogie, Get it On, Teenage Dream, Children of […]
Benjamin Francis Leftwich brings his tour to Kendal Brewery Arts Centre
This spring, Benjamin Francis Leftwich will bring his tour to Kendal Brewery Arts Centre and showcase his brand new album Some Things Break. This raw and emotive album takes the listener through the trials and turbulence that come with the grief and heartache of loss, but it also wields a light and evokes feelings of […]
Wrestling superstar + Rock music = Fozzy at Newcastle Riverside, 21 Feb
FOZZY ANNOUNCE 10-DATE ‘SPOTLIGHT ON UK’ HEADLINE TOUR FEBRUARY 2024 Following a storming headline show at London’s O2 Kentish Town Forum this summer, powerhouse band FOZZY have announced a 10-date UK headline tour for February, performing at Newcastle Riverside on Wednesday 21 February, 2024. Ready to rock cities to their foundations, they will also be […]
High Five to Wild on the Wall
High Five to Wild on the Wall On the back of last year’s success, the Wild on the Wall Family Festival is back, and they are celebrating five fantastic years of this small, family-friendly, furry festival. Wild on the Wall will take place from Friday, July 26th, to Sunday, July 28th, at their stunning site […]
NOVABLOOD – Changes in the Colours
NOVABLOOD – Changes in the Colours As the dark nights roll in and the sun sets along with the temperature, get yourself comfy, put your headphones on, and be transported to sunnier climes as Balearic beats wash over you, courtesy of Novablood’s latest offering, Changes in the Colours. Though a relatively new band that you […]
Flynt, fly into Carlisle with friends…
Flynt, fly into Carlisle with friends… Saturday, November 11th, will see Cumbrian band Flynt head to The Brickyard with friends in tow. The night is one that guarantees to lift those winter blues with their brand of fused-driving, upbeat, alt-pop vibe. Joining them on the night are Delagrave, who are rapidly carving a standout rep, […]
Cool to be classical: young musicians with Solway Singers
Cool to be classical: young musicians with Solway Singers It shouldn’t be forgotten that Mozart’s Operas and Haydn’s Symphonies were the popular music of their day. So-called ‘classical’ music is all too often perceived as elitist, but the success of young talent – for example the Kanneh-Mason family – illustrates that it can be cool […]
Pride by the Harbourside
Pride by the Harbourside September 16th will see Whitehaven’s harborside bursting with colour and life as Proud and Diverse Cumbria bring their first ever live music celebration to West Cumbria. The inaugural event will see huge stars take to the stage and celebrate the beauty and diversity of our communities. Headliners include Sandi Thom, who […]
Fat Dads are Bouncing
Fat Dads are Bouncing As I write this, Spotify is open, and the speakers are blaring out ‘Double Time’, the latest single by northern band Fat Dads. It’s one long driving hook of pure funk, fun, and foot-stomping happiness. I love it. One for the car with the windows down, the sun shining, and the […]
Hardwicke Circus – Flying the Flag
Hardwicke Circus – Flying the Flag Flying the Flag is the latest Album from Cumbria’s hardest-working band. There are many bands out there putting the miles in, but Hardwick Circus takes it to another level. Their work ethic is second to none, and they seem to be constantly on the road, travelling up and down […]
