Music & Gigs Archives - Page 48 of 51

30 Nov

Preview: A Way of Life and Cowbell Social

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A Way of LifeThis Saturday Blackpool Cricket Club will play host to A Way of Life and Cowbell Social... Starting at midday is 'A Way of Life', intially started as a fund raiser to assist a popular and all round gentleman called Paul Walsh, known to his friends as Tiny. Paul sadly lost his battle against cancer on Thursday 22nd November 2012, known for his grand stature and big heart friends describe him as one of life's good guys. 'A Way of Life' brings together the Mod community and will include a scooter show, ride out and Northern Soul DJs with…

29 Nov

Slash Announces Blackpool Gig

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26 Nov

What’s On This Week (26/11/12)

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This week sees everything from Truly Scrumptious Vintage & Handmade Craft Fair over two days at Blackpool Winter Gardens to the return of Cowbell Social at Blackpool Cricket Club and plenty more besides... Monday Rawkus host Band-eoke/Jam Night at The Tapas Bar from 8pm. Tuesday Tea & Tiffin Christmas Gift Ideas at Porritt House in Lytham from 2pm. Wednesday Christmas Shopping Extravaganza at The Orlando Hotel from 7pm. Thursday Learn to crotchet at The Hook Up at Creative Days HQ from 11am. Friday The Drea Knight Experience play The Hop from 9pm. She/Rox play The Fairhaven in Lytham from…

19 Nov

What’s On This Week (19/11/12)

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This week sees everything from Palatine Community Sports College Christmas Fayre to an evening of Erotic Fiction at Cafe No. 5 and the 1st Anniversary of The Tache moving to its new home! Monday Aunty Social's #31days of Blackpool Photography Exhibition is at FYCreatives, open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. The Grand Theatre presents The Rise and Fall of Little Voice running from the 19th to the 24th November. Tuesday Creative Days presents Sing, an evening of folk, world music and contemporary songs from 7pm. Wednesday Palatine Community Sports College holds its Christmas Fayre from 6pm. Thursday Learn to crochet with…

16 Nov

The Killers Choose Blackpool For Their Latest Video

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US rock band The Killers have recorded their latest music video in Blackpool. Directed by blockbuster film-maker Tim Burton and starring Hollywood actress Winona Ryder, the band stayed in Blackpool overnight to film in the resort on Thursday. Filming of their video for yet to be released single Here With Me took place at a number of locations across the resort with the band’s scenes shot in The Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Miss Ryder’s scenes were filmed at Blackpool Pleasure Beach against the backdrop of most of the attraction’s iconic rides and on the Promenade. The production company responsible for organising…

12 Nov

What’s On This Week (12/11/12)

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This week Blackpool has lots on offer from The Dead Good Poets Open Mic Poetry Night to Blackpool SkaFest II and Ramp City's Wheel of Skate Competition. Tuesday Walls Have Voices at Blackpool Central Library from 6pm. Wednesday Vicky Ellis performs Unconventional Attitudes at Central Library from 5.45pm. 3hundredand65 comes to Blackpool's Central Library from 7.30pm Thursday The Hook Up Crochet Session at Creative Days in St Annes from 11am. Flying Solo Monologues at Moor Park Library from 6pm. Friday Aunty Social's #31days in Blackpool: Photography Exhibition at FYCreatives from 6pm. Blackpool Dead Good Poets Society has their Open Mic Poetry…

08 Nov

Preview: African Music Night at The Grand Theatre

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Blackpool’s Grand Theatre welcomes back Wedzi and the World Muzik Makers from South Africa for another fantastic African Music Night with the drum-beating, ground-shaking Batanai Marimba band. Pupils from local schools will also be performing alongside the African band on Thursday 15 and Friday 16 November at 7:00pm. Get ready for the return of the upbeat cultural celebration that is African Music Night! Pupils from local schools will be joining the Batanai Marimba Band on the Grand Theatre’s stage for a night of performance that you won’t forget! World Muzik Makers is a non profit, cultural arts-in-education organisation that uses the…

05 Nov

What’s On This Week (05/11/12)

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This week see's everything from the annual fireworks spectacular at Blackpool Cricket Club to Blackpool's Big Diwali Celebration Party at The Winter Gardens. Monday Bonfire Night sees the Alfresco Firework Spectacular take place at Blackpool Cricket Club from 5pm. The Vic in Lytham plays host to Singing by the Seaside open mic night from 8.30pm. Tuesday All female theatre company The Gramophones perform their new production, End to End, at Blackpool Sixth Form from 6.30pm. Wednesday 12 Degrees North Dance Company arrives in town at The Grand Theatre from 8pm. Thursday Author Adrian Barnes launches his new book, NOD, at…

24 Oct

Review: Black History Month Celebration 2012

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Last week saw the return of AFRA Blackpool's annual Black History Month Celebration at Blackpool Football Club. A huge range of people from all sections of the community came together on Friday evening to enjoy the celebration which was kicked off with local community drumming organisation Tidal Beats. One lone drummer sat in the middle of the dance floor until eventually the full group had appeared out of the audience (with their drums) to perform, transfixing the crowd with their rhythmic beats. (more…)

18 Oct

What’s On This Weekend

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This weekend Blackpool has a whole range of events, gigs and exhibitions on offer! Thursday West Coast Rock Cafe celebrates it's 25th birthday with Ska Face and Joey Blower. Hawklords play at Uncle Tom's Cabin from 8pm. Friday The Lucky Jotter preview @ Supercollider down at FYCreatives from 6-8pm. Blackpool Music Academy is holding a fundraiser at Ego Bar from 9pm. Dom Corcoran performs at The Fairhaven in Lytham from 9pm. Saturday The Grundy Art Gallery unveils their latest exhibition, Kelly Richardson's "Legion". A'Priori and The Dead Blonde Stars perform at The Blue Room from 8.30pm. Smokin' Monkey perform at…