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Solfest – Cumbria’s award winning family music and arts festival
Solfest – Cumbria’s award winning family music and arts festival Solfest is just around the corner, it is without a doubt one of the best family festivals in the UK; it’s safe, friendly, and spotless and this year looks set to be amazing. The festival, which has been running since 2004, is a favourite among […]
World-class DJs to descend on Carlisle Castle
World-class DJs to descend on Carlisle Castle. World-class DJs who collectively have millions of followers & legendary bands such as The Happy Mondays plus Dalston’s very own Sarah Story are all part of Borderlands Festival lineup coming this September. Borderlands Festival, which takes place at Carlisle Castle, is the first ticketed music festival to be […]
No Rest for the Florist are in Full Bloom
No Rest for the Florist are in Full Bloom ‘You can’t keep a good man down’ is the saying, and how apt it is in this case. Singer-songwriter and all-around nice guy (double thumbs up) Ste Dunn, AKA Dunno, is one such gadgie who keeps getting up and fighting. Well-known on the local music scene […]
Carlisle Castle to Host First Ever Music Festival
Carlisle Castle to Host First Ever Music Festival We are delighted to announce the very first Borderlands Festival. Set in the grounds of Carlisle Castle, this groundbreaking event will showcase world-class international musical talent alongside some of the finest acts Cumbria has to offer. Acts such as Happy Mondays, Friendly Fires and Cumbria’s own Sarah […]
Are you doing OK? – Hollie Rhiannon
Are You Doing Ok? Is the latest EP from Whitehaven singer-songwriter Hollie Rhiannon and is to be released on June 21st. Written, recorded, and mastered by Holly, her new EP comes on the back of her latest single, Everything Is an Illusion. 26-year-old Hollie recently signed on with independent record label Deliberator Records, and things […]
Grace Price – Set for Success
Grace Price – Set for Success Every now and then a little singer-songwriter comes along and literally blows your mind, and ever since young Grace Price released Two-Tone Dragonfly four years ago when she was just 14 years old, I’ve been looking out to see her next move. This kid is going places and seems […]
New dub remix single and UK tour for Sarah McQuaid
New dub remix single and UK tour for Sarah McQuaid As part of a 21 date UK tour over April & May, folk singer-songwriter Sarah McQuaid will head to Cumbria. She has joined forces with Tim Norman of 1990s acid and ambient dub duo UVX ((Ultraviolet Explorer)) for “If We DUB Any Deeper It Could […]
Roachford to play the Old Fire Station in Carlisle in support of Independent Music Venues
Roachford to play the Old Fire Station in Carlisle in support of Independent Music Venues Roachford have announced a 21-date UK tour for February and March 2023 in support of Independent Music Venues. The dates billed as ‘Evening with Roachford’ will take place from 15th February to 30th March, and follows the band’s recent, much-lauded tour dates […]
The Call of The Wild
The Call of The Wild – Oh Yes! Wild on the Wall is back this August with a cracking lineup over three days. This much-loved family festival is becoming a firm favourite for festival goers and families alike, as well as dog owners who want everyone in the family to have a good time. Expect […]
THE SLOW READERS CLUB
THE SLOW READERS CLUB SHARE THE NEW SINGLE ‘LAY YOUR TROUBLES ON ME’ – LISTEN HERE NEW ALBUM ‘KNOWLEDGE FREEDOM POWER’ FOLLOWS ON FEBRUARY 24TH ANDY BURNHAM WILL JOIN THE BAND IN CONVERSATION AT A SPECIAL ALBUM PREVIEW LISTENING PARTY ON FEBRUARY 16TH As they prepare to release their new album ‘Knowledge Freedom Power’ on February 24th, The Slow Readers Club’s recent […]