AROUND 1,250 festivalgoers enjoyed the sound of music returning to Saddleworth at a ‘brilliant’ WelliFest. The popular family music event was cancelled last year due…
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Back of the net! New Wives tale is Soccer AM ‘gig’ winner
A BRACE of Liverpool title winners, Spurs goal machine Harry Kane and a British music legend have helped shoot a Saddleworth band into a new…
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Shure fire hit for Chris and his studio
NOW with feet firmly under the table as owner of Shure 5 Studios in Royton, Chris Taylor is looking to make his mark on the…
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Black Dyke Band brings best of brass to Uppermill
THE very best of brass will raise the roof at the Civic Hall in Uppermill as the world-famous Black Dyke Band returns with a musical…
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Ladies welcome to join Saddleworth Singers
If you are thinking of taking up a hobby in the new year, why not join Saddleworth Singers? The popular ladies’ choir is looking for…
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Dobcross Silver Band’s noteworthy BBC appearance
A SADDLEWORTH brass band hit all the right notes as it performed live in front of its largest ever audience. Dobcross Silver Band’s one-off concert…
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The Miners Band launch into 2020 with line-up of gigs countrywide
FOLLOWING a successful last music gig of the year at Oldham’s Queen Elizabeth Hall, local acoustic rock’n’roll group The Miners Band is looking forward to…
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All strings attached ensure Quartet hit the right notes in Delph
ONE of the great wonders of civilisation is how a group of bright, talented, skilled musicians meet, develop their talents and make music to move…
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The Miners Band brings last gig of year back home to Oldham
LOCAL group The Miners Band play their last music gig of the year ‘Another Room’ close to home at The Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldham, on Saturday, December…
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Oldham Choral Society presents music from around world in RNCM concert
Review by Tim Mottershead MUSIC from across the world resounded under one roof at Oldham Choral Society’s concert at the RNCM in Manchester. The society…
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Pistols and Ramonas to pack ‘em in at Civic Hall
THEY are described as the world’s foremost tribute to the Sex Pistols and are back in Uppermill this month for a night of punk nostalgia.The…
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Wilson McGladdery take sound of music around the UK with 19-date tour
By Mike Milenko I caught up with Saddleworth-based acoustic folk duo Wilson McGladdery who are about to embark on a 19-date tour of the UK.…
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Let there be Light… and a myriad of other musical treats
NOMINATED for ‘Best Small Festival’ and ‘Best Family Festival’ two years in a row at the UK Festival Awards, Cotton Clouds 2019 will be soon…
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Charlie is on Clouds nine after securing slot on Festival bill
FOR popular Saddleworth rocker Charlie Whittaker, being handed an undercard slot on the hugely-anticipated Cotton Clouds music festival bill next month has been a welcome…
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Adamson Military Band to strike up in Uppermill for first time
THE Adamson Military Band is hoping to raise the roof in Uppermill as they perform in the village for the first time ever later this…
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BRASS band lovers can extend their Whit Friday celebrations by enjoying ‘Brass Fest 9’ the following day. The special Whit Weekend concert will be held…
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Sound of music returns with tenth Diggle Blues Festival
THE sound of music returns for a tenth year with the annual Diggle Blues Festival on Thursday, May 30 to Sunday, June 2. The free…
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Appeal to save Whit Friday tradition
DEDICATED brass band musicians are driving a novel fundraising idea aimed at saving a community-wide tradition. Saddleworth’s annual Whit Friday brass band contests are hailed as…
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Delph set to Party in the Park once more
A FANTASTIC line-up is in store when the popular ‘Party in the Park’ event returns to Delph on Saturday, September 22. BBC Radio Manchester’s…
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Kendal date is just mint for Gardenback
A SADDLEWORTH band is celebrating after receiving recognition from one of the UK’s top festivals. Gardenback, who played on the main stage at last year’s…
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