Young People Given Orchestral Opportunity in Carlisle

• Archive
• 8th February 2018
• Cumbria Guide

Local young people have been given a unique opportunity to produce concerts with the world-known Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. As part of the Sound Around project, two large scale schools concerts, performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and fully planned, produced and presented by local Young Producers will take place at the Sands Centre from 23 […]

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Comedian Ed Byrne Brings His Biggest Ever Tour to Date to Carlisle

• Interviews
• 10th January 2018
• Cumbria Guide

Comedian Ed Byrne brings his biggest ever tour to date to Carlisle this March. He broached parenting, politics and of course, Brexit. Ed Byrne has been an acclaimed stand-up (with audiences and critics alike) for 20 years now. His success with shows such as the Roaring Forties, Different Class and the 1998 Perrier-nominated A Night […]

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Marti Pellow will be heading to Carlisle in 2017

It is announced  that Marti Pellow will be heading home to Carlisle in 2017 to start his 10-date ‘Mysterious Tour’. Marti will perform a variety of material during the tour including Wet Wet Wet favourites, original material from throughout his solo career, new album tracks, along with a string of music theatre numbers. The concert […]

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The Sands Centre presents Jack and The Beanstalk

THE SANDS CENTRE PRESENTS                          JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Monday 12 – Saturday 31 December at The Sands Centre, Carlisle  Join Jack for an amazing adventure this Christmas and climb into the magical world of castles and giants in the sky! With a handful […]

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The Courteeners and Clean Cut Kid at The Sands Centre

The Courteeners  have been announced to perform at The Sands Centre on Thursday 24 November. Ahead of the release of their fifth album, Courteeners have announced details of a new single and their biggest UK tour to date. ‘No One Will Ever Replace Us’ is a modern day anthem dedicated to a very British kind […]

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Let Me Be Frank… Folk Hero Comes To Carlisle This November

• Archive, Interviews, What's on
• 20th November 2016
• Cumbria Guide

Frank Turner is one of the hottest and most divisive musicians on the scene. Born a lovechild of the Eton establishment and hardcore punk rock roots, the libertarian folk artist dared to tour where no artist would. A stringent workhorse and fiercely dedicated to both entertainment and his evolution as an artist, Turner is the […]

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Soul Legends

Brand new from the producers of ‘Magic Of Motown’, it’s the smash-hit, stateside spectacular featuring more soul classics than any other production plus a huge, all-star cast of talented singers and musicians bringing to life hits by Aretha  Franklin, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Lionel Richie, Barry White, Wilson Pickett, Earth Wind & Fire, […]

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Czech National Symphony Orchestra

THE SANDS CENTRE PRESENTS CZECH NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCESTRA The Sands Centre, Carlisle, Friday 18 November, 7.30pm Conductor Heiko Mathias Foerster Soloist Mark Bebbington piano Schubert Symphony No.8 ‘Unfinished’ Grieg Piano Concerto in A Minor Dvorak Symphony No.9 ‘New World’ We’re delighted to welcome back the Czech National Symphony Orchestra, one of the leading Czech orchestras, conducted by Heiko Mathias Foerster, with […]

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Dominic Kirwan comes to the Sands this November

Firmly established as one of Ireland’s greatest ever entertainers, Dominic Kirwan hits the road again for Autumn 2016, coming to The Sands Centre on Friday 11 November. Featuring his fabulous band, always so popular with his legion of followers, Dominic brings his own inimitable style to the vast and rich musical heritage of his homeland […]

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The Courteeners and Clean Cut Kid at The Sands Centre

• Archive, Latest News
• 1st November 2016
• Niall

The Courteeners  have been announced to perform at The Sands Centre on Thursday 24 November. Ahead of the release of their fifth album, Courteeners have announced details of a new single and their biggest UK tour to date. ‘No One Will Ever Replace Us’ is a modern day anthem dedicated to a very British kind […]

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