This Is Lancashire | Music

Review: Diana Vickers @ The Ruby Lounge, Manchester

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:51:08 +0000

THE ‘new’ Diana emerged with a powerhouse showcase revealing songs from her new album.

East Lancashire star Lucien Laviscount moves into music biz with first single

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:55:15 +0000

TELEVISION heart-throb Lucien Laviscount is making a move into the music business with his debut single.

Folk star Becky Unthank meets students at Burnley College

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:00:00 +0000

A LEADING folk singer has been lending her ear to musical students for a masterclass at Burnley College.

Burnley Blues festival to return to 3 days over May bank holiday

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:10:00 +0000

BURNLEY’s iconic blues festival looks set to return to three days next year.

Review: Classical Spectacular @ MEN Arena, Manchester

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:01:02 +0000

For those who stayed home to watch Strictly Come Dancing or The X Factor — shame on you. Still it was your loss.

Darwen Live headliners to be decided by online vote

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:38:25 +0000

AN X Factor-style vote will determine who headlines Darwen Live festival next year.

East Lancashire singer Redd big in Germany

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000

WITH VIDEO: An East Lancashire singer is on the verge of stardom after recording a hit single with global superstars Akon and Snoop Dogg.

Starsailor singer drops in for Blackburn College recording session

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:30:00 +0000

BUDDING television producers at Blackburn College put their skills into practice when James Walsh of Starsailor visited their studio for a recording session.

X-Factor reprieve for Chorley soldier Jonjo Kerr

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:50:00 +0000

UPDATE: Chorley soldier Jonjo Kerr has been handed a shock return to the X-Factor.

Review: Steve Earle @ Academy, Manchester

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:16:51 +0000

SEVEN wives, time in jail, problems with addiction - you name it Steve Earle has done it.

Buy Stone Roses tickets and coach travel through the Lancashire Telegraph

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:00:00 +0100

Tickets for The Stone Roses comeback shows go on sale today at 9.30am – and you can buy them through the Lancashire Telegraph.

90 years of magic as Blackburn's King George’s Hall reaches another special milestone

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:50:00 +0100

As East Lancashire’s largest entertainment venue King George’s Hall celebrates its 90th anniversary we takes a look through the history books at the famous Blackburn landmark.

Jonjo Kerr's disappointment at early X Factor exit

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:30:00 +0100

SINGING soldier Jonjo Kerr regrets never having the chance to be judged by the public after being booted off the X Factor by his own mentor.

Burnley-born Hollies drummer looks back on glittering career

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:08:32 +0100

In the 1960s they were East Lancashire’s answer to The Beatles and after nearly 50 years they’re still going strong, with a full UK tour for autumn 2011. We spoke to one of the area’s most famous residents — The Hollies’ drummer Bobby Elliott.

Chorley X Factor hopeful Jonjo Kerr booted off

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:58:08 +0100

CHORLEY soldier Jonjo Kerr was tonight booted off the X Factor by his own mentor.

Chorley soldier's anxious wait for tonight's X Factor results

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 17:57:36 +0100

The X Factor judges Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh, Tulisa Contostavlos and Kelly Rowland will tonight be forced to kick one of their own acts off the reality show.

X-Factor hopeful Jonjo determined to give his all

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 11:00:00 +0100

HIS PREVIOUS performances may only have been in front of a few dozen people in pubs or family gatherings but X-Factor hopeful Jonjo Kerr is determined to give his all when he performs in front of an estimated TV audience of 11 million tonight.

Call for Lancashire to support Chorley X-Factor star Jonjo

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:00:00 +0100

THE family of singing soldier Jonjo Kerr say he is a “born entertainer” who will relish the chance to sing before the nation.

Review: The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular @ Albert Halls, Bolton

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:18:04 +0100

A SLICE of Las Vegas was served up in Bolton to the delight of a packed Albert Halls last week.

Review: John Gomm @ Octagon, Bolton

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:16:56 +0100

DRUMS, bass and acoustic guitar and bongos — who would have guessed all of these sounds could, simultaneously, and played by just one man, come out of one instrument?

Chorley singer makes it through to X Factor finals

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:49:04 +0100

Lancashire soldier Jonjo Kerr made it through to the live finals on the X Factor last night.

Pendle noise-row festival will seek new site

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:49:06 +0100

THE organisers of a controversial music festival have defended the event, but said they will find a new location for next year.

Fury at noise at Pendle music festival

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:03:11 +0100

NOISE from a ‘secret’ music festival kept angry residents awake into the early hours this weekend.

Blackburn MC Nas-T bids for Bollywood fame

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:41:27 +0100

A Blackburn MC is to jet off to India in the hope of making it on a Bollywood soundtrack.

Ramsbottom Festival to return next year

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:46:32 +0100

THE Ramsbottom Festival will return next year, it has been confirmed.

Review: Ramsbottom Music Festival 2011

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:40:00 +0100

WITH GALLERY: Thousands of fans flocked to Ramsbottom Cricket Club over the weekend for the town’s first music festival.

Review: Andrea Glass @ The Met, Bury

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:25:35 +0100

“SEAMLESS” is probably not the word to describe Andrea Glass’ homecoming set at The Met, despite her cheeky insistence on using it regularly while talking to the audience.

Review: Dolly Parton @ MEN Arena, Manchester

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:12:38 +0100

DECKED in rhinestones with the sort of blonde curls that would make any Essex girl jealous, the Queen of Country Dolly Parton could never be described as understated.

Blackburn teen through to big talent final

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:54:33 +0100

A TALENTED East Lancashire teenager is one step closer to becoming Britain’s next singing sensation.

Burnley Council backing return of Towneley Live next year

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 12:20:00 +0100

POP stars like McFly and The Saturdays could be heading back to Burnley next year if town hall chiefs get their way.