The regions favourite FREE live music event returns this May bank holiday.
Darwen Live weekend sees a host of live music performances take place at the main stage in Darwen Market Square and across venues, pubs and bars in town.
The main stage event will kick off on Sunday May 26th at 1pm at the new Darwen Market Square with performances until 9pm. More live music follows on Monday 27th May until late.
Across town local venues such as Darwen Librabry Theatre on Knott Street plus local pubs and bars will have their own programme of live music and special offers.
The weekend is always a huge success with thousands of people turning out to enjoy good music and a fantastic atmosphere.
Also this year, on Saturday 25th May the market square will be taken over by 40 craft and vintage stalls as part of ‘Makers of Market Square’ an event organised by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Crafty Vintage. Head to the market square between 10am-4pm for shopping, crafts, food, drink and music.
Here’s the music line up at time of writing:
SUNDAY 26th May 2019
12:45pm – DARWEN BRASS BAND
We open the 2019 festival with the Darwen Brass Band bringing us something different as an opening act
1:45pm – CJAY
Local Musician Craig Shorrock (Cherrybomb) treats us to his acoustic set
2:30pm – ANHEDONIA
Darwen based RnR and Sunbird favourites. New EP released in 2019
3:15pm – LEAH HAWORTH
Ex DACA student brings her friends from the Brit School for a exciting set of covers and original songs
4:00pm – DWELLER
No Hip-Hop they said – so please welcome local hip hop artist Dweller.
4:45pm – THE NORTHERN SOUL TRAIN
A Darwen Live stalwart making a welcome return to the main stage
5:45pm – JERAMIAH FERRARI
Reggae beats and rocksteady rhythm
6:45pm – JIM BOB
Carter USM front man treats us to a set of Carter classics including Sheriff Fatman, The Only Living Boy in New Cross and many more
8:00pm – ULTRA 90’s FRESH
Get your rave on with some classic 90’s dance tunes performed live
9:00 – SLEEPER
90’s indie favourites Sleeper reformed in 2017 and have been the buzz of the circuit since, expect favourites such as Statuesque, Sale of the Century and Inbetweener.
MONDAY 27th MAY 2019
12:45pm – ROTHWELL ARTS
Rothwell Arts treats us to some Young Dancers and amazing routines
1:45pm – KRISS FOGG
After waking up the crowd with his Solo Metalcore in 2017 we welcome Kriss back for what will be his final ever live performance.
2:30pm – GEMMA LOUISE DOYLE
International artist Gemma treats us to a haunting vocal set of songs from the musicals and other favourites.
3:15pm – SOUND OF THE SIRENS
Female folk / rock duo to get your feet stomping
4:00pm – 5th ELEMENT
Female fronted band belting out rock classics
4:45pm – SKAPONES
North East ska. A recent number one reggae chart album and performances with members of the Specials will make sure you get your skank on
5:45pm – ELECTRIK DREAMS
Performing some 80’s classics from the likes of Spandau Ballet, Midge Ure and Human League plus many more.
6:50pm – THE LAMBRETTAS
Mod revival band first formed in the late 70’s bring you Poison Ivy and many more
8:00pm – TOYAH
Punk Princess Toyah Wilcox brings her live band to close the festival featuring hits such as I want to be Free, It’s a Mystery and many many more.
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