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22 Apr

Penelope Isles set to shake up Blackpool Central Library this weekend.

Catherine Mugonyi0 CommentsMusic & Gigslibraries, library, live music, Music, Music Venues, musicians, what's on

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In collaboration with Get It Loud In Libraries, Penelope Isles are bringing their unique sounds to Blackpool Library for an extra special, all ages, matinee performance. Performing tracks from their well-received album, 'Until The Tide Creeps in', the Brighton quartet bring melodic genius, dreamy guitar riffs and bright harmonies to the indie pop scene. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Taking recognisable influence from bands like The Thrills, Penelope Isles portray 'an impressive mix of talents and a mesmerising delivery of each song.' (New Noise) Get It Loud’s distinct matinee format brings emerging class acts to local libraries on Sunday afternoons for gigs that are accessible and a delight to all ages.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html…

20 Oct

Shhhh – Blackpool library makes some noise

Buzz Bury0 CommentsMusic & Gigslibraries, library, live music, Music, punk, rock

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Friday night seemed to be back to its busy busy usual. I fought my way through the bright lights, crowds of people, lines of cars to arrive at Blackpool Central Library to find out what happens when a band regularly referred to as ‘post-punk’ comes to a town that’s hosts the annual Rebellion Punk Festival and a place where punk seems to have never left. MUSH Leeds based out-fit were Blackpool Libraries first collaboration with Get it Loud in Libraries to bring live music to a place where you are traditionally encouraged to keep the noise down. Get it…

06 Oct

Beats amongst the Bookshelves

Catherine Mugonyi0 CommentsMusic & Gigslibraries, library, live music, Music, rock

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Get it Loud in Libraries is coming to Blackpool, hosting Mush's debut appearance on the library scene and bringing a touch of punk to the bookshelves of Blackpool. Performing tracks from their well-received album, 'Lines Redacted', the leeds-based art-rock trio Mush brings tongue-in-cheek lyrics, memorable guitar riffs and a fresh 2021 perspective to the music scene. Described as “rallying against aggravating, absurd political realities with passion and humour” (Pitchfork), it's no surprise that Mush has chosen to play such an unexpected venue as Blackpool Library. Get it Loud in Libraries are beyond excited to bring the band's post-punk sounds to…

13 Sep

Blackpool’s Great Wheel Discovery Day

Clancy0 CommentsHeritagebig wheel, collections, heritage, history, libraries, local history

Blackpool’s Local and Family History Centre is showcasing a pottery souvenir of the famous Great Wheel attraction as part of a Lancashire wide object trail. The History of Lancashire in 70 objects project will mark the 70th anniversary of the Lancashire Life magazine. It has been curated by the people of Lancashire with their chosen objects displayed in various public spaces across the county. The Great Wheel souvenir will be on display in the Local and Family History Centre, first floor of Blackpool Central Library until the 2 December 2017. The Great Wheel was a famous Blackpool attraction and Lancashire landmark…