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27th January 2024 7:00 am 0 Scottish rockers Big Country to celebrate 40th anniversary of number one album at Parr Hall

BIG Country are coming to Parr Hall as part of celebrations to mark the 40th anniversary of their chart-topping album, Steeltown. Read More

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26th January 2024 7:00 am 0 New exhibition celebrates legendary rock and pop designer Andie Airfix

LEGENDARY graphic designer Andie Airfix who grew up in Culcheth and worked with some of the biggest names in rock and pop is to have his incredible career highlights exhibited in his hometown. Read More

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25th January 2024 7:00 am 0 Interview with The Stranglers’ frontman Baz Warne who has fond memories of Warrington

I REMEMBER the date well when my editor, Gary Skentelbery, asked: “Do I fancy interviewing Baz Warne of The Stranglers”, what do you think my response was? Answers on a postcard are not required, because my decision took nano-seconds, a resounding yes! Read More

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4th January 2024 7:00 am 0 2023 music reflections and from Mod to Rocker with LiveWire AC/DC!

THE 22nd December 2023 saw this long-time, first generation Mod turn to a Rocker ( well, for one night at least ) with a Christmas present from my editor ‘The Rock God’ himself @Gary Skentelbery, as he desperately continued his personal crusade to convert me with a ticket to see ‘Livewire-The AC DC Show’ at the Parr Hall. Read More

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23rd December 2023 7:00 am 0 Standin’ Man to headline at eight band Warrington Music Festival Winter Showcase

LOCAL Rock ‘n’ Roll four-piece Standin’ Man will headline an eight band grassroots gig at Warrington Parr Hall when a packed line-up of emerging talent takes to the stage offering fans an exciting taste of what’s to come next summer. Read More

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20th December 2023 7:00 am 0 Folk legends Steeleye Span to play Parr Hall as they celebrate 55 years

BRITISH folk rock stalwarts Steeleye Span will be performing at Parr Hall in 2024 to mark an incredible 55 years together. Read More

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11th December 2023 7:00 am 0 Terry Waite set to join Male Voice Choir at their 125th Anniversary Year Christmas Concert

WARRINGTON Male Voice Choir is preparing for their annual Christmas Voices Christmas Brass concert on 16 December at the town’s Parr Hall in what will be the finale to their 125th anniversary year. Read More

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8th December 2023 7:00 am 0 The Ambersons step into Christmas at the Pyramid Arts Centre

POPULAR local band The Ambersons recently returned with their Christmas show ‘Winter Songs’ at the Pyramid Arts Centre, and what an excellent night it was. Read More

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6th December 2023 7:00 am 0 Preparations under way for male voice choir’s Christmas concert in their 125th Anniversary year

WITH less than two weeks to go and what will be the finale to their 125th anniversary year, Warrington Male Voice Choir is preparing for their annual Christmas Voices Christmas Brass concert. Read More

Life Style

5th December 2023 7:00 am 2 Young Warrington band ‘FREIGHT’ are on track

WHEN you write a voluntary music column you sometimes have to remind yourself why you do it? Meeting interesting people, visiting new venues, listening to many genres of music and of course meeting musicians is par for the course! Read More