Lancashire theatres see out the Spring season with another sensational line-up of shows and experiences this month.

Preston Weekender is set to be a May Bank Holiday bonanza, with two days of music on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4. It ...

His solo show Point Blank captures people playing instruments, couples, sportsmen and women, along with rooms and places.

this international hit show tells the story of the origins and meteoric rise of famous folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel blended together seamlessly with a full live band. Tickets from £29.50.

I am a journalist but I like music. This makes for some awkward moments. Music, whether it is from the underground or the shiny surface of the mainstream, often appeals to the rebellion complex of ...

Taking place from 29-31 August at the historic Winter Gardens in Blackpool, The British Country Music Festival will be ...

Ellen Stekert is a folklorist, musician, and educator who worked primarily at the University of Minnesota after studying at various universities and putting out a selection of her own folk music.

On this day in 2015, the Lancashire Telegraph reported that a church last used for worship in 1979 had been the setting for a band's music video. Holy Trinity Church, in Mount Pleasant ...

The tradition of Celtic music is burning brighter than ever in 2025. There’s the likes of Lankum who are delivering a doom-laden and beautiful twist on traditional folk, while The Mary Wallopers have ...

“There’s not enough future in folk music,” says guitarist Dan Powley, explaining the band’s approach. “We love the tradition of it, but it’s important to have elements that you haven’t heard before.” ...