Music
Events
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The Curious Dance Academy
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleThe Curious Dance Academy presents a contemporary performance based on the dreams, ambitions and hopes for the future for our young dancers. Ideal for dance-loving boys and girls. Choreographed by Megan Alder-Cox in collaboration with the dancers. These local dancers are excited to bring their performance to the Illuminate Festival. Tickets FREE but cash donations […]
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The Curious Dance Academy
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleThe Curious Dance Academy presents a contemporary performance based on the dreams, ambitions and hopes for the future for our young dancers. Ideal for dance-loving boys and girls. Choreographed by Megan Alder-Cox in collaboration with the dancers. These local dancers are excited to bring their performance to the Illuminate Festival. Tickets FREE but cash donations […]
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The Usuals
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleAs the festival draws to a close, why not join us for a night of music from local band The Usuals! This talented rock/indie/pop covers band comprises Joe Finney on bass and vocals, Nigel Davies on rhythm guitar/drums, Geoff Coulson on lead guitar and vocals, Amanda Ross on vocals and percussion and Chris Worsley on drums. Expect songs you know and […]
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Harps North West Ensemble
Casterton Village Hall CastertonCasterton Village Hall is delighted to present an evening of harp music by Harps North West Ensemble including a range of musical styles as well as presentations about all things harp. Admission £5 includes tea and biscuits. Please email vhtreasurer@castertonvillage.org or call Jill on 07979 745128 to buy a ticket. Harps North West exists to […]
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Ritual: Rye (trio) & Support
Lunesdale Hall Bective Road, Kirkby LonsdaleWhat to expect at Ritual, 21 March If you’ve never been before, here’s a little idea of how the night works… Doors: 7:30pm Music starts: 8:00pm Three live sets across the evening Finish: around 10:30pm Bar available throughout the night (seated + standing room) Ritual is a listening-focused space. People come to experience the music. […]
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Moonrakers Folk Orchestra Workshop
Barbon Village Hall BarbonEach year, Moonrakers run a series of sought-after Folk Orchestra workshops across the country for intermediate instrumentalists who wish to develop skills in arranging and playing folk tunes and songs in an ensemble. Join Jon Bennett (guitar, ukulele, bouzouki, whistles), Jacqui Johnson (cello, fiddle, keyboard) and Becki Luff (harp, keyboard) for an inspiring six-hour workshop […]
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Moonrakers in Concert
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleCeltic traditional and contemporary songs and tunes with music from the UK & Ireland. After last year’s successful show, St Mary’s is delighted to welcome once again Oxford’s much-toured 4-piece band, Moonrakers (celtic harp, cello, stringed instruments, whistles, female/male vocals). Moonrakers are on a mission to bring traditional and contemporary folk music to new audiences in […]
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Moonrakers
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleFour-piece Moonrakers (www.moonrakers.net) perform sparkling and unique arrangements of traditional British folk songs and tunes as well as their own compositions. Celtic traditional and contemporary songs and tunes with music from the UK & Ireland. After last year’s successful show, St Mary’s is delighted to welcome once again Oxford’s much-toured 4-piece band, Moonrakers (celtic harp, […]
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Sing Joyfully: A Time for Singing
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleJoyful summer choral concert led by Anastasia Micklethwaite, celebrating the seasons with uplifting music. Celebrate the warmth and vitality of the seasons at Sing Joyfully!, a summer concert of uplifting choral music led by the inspiring Anastasia Micklethwaite. This vibrant programme brings together a rich tapestry of voices, harmonies, and timeless melodies, capturing the spirit […]
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The King’s Men
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleThe King’s Men (previously known as Collegium Regale and All the King’s Men) is the close harmony group formed by the Choral Scholars of King’s College, Cambridge. As Choral Scholars, the group’s members sing daily chapel services throughout term as well as undertaking a busy concert and recording schedule, most notably the annual broadcasts of […]
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Ritual Indie Folk Sessions: Tilda Gebhardt
Lunesdale Hall Bective Road, Kirkby LonsdaleRitual returns to Lunesdale Hall on Friday 25th July with Lancaster-born singer-songwriter Tilda Gebhardt headlining an intimate evening of live music in the heart of Kirkby Lonsdale. Blending poetic storytelling, cascading vocals and immersive piano-led songwriting, Tilda’s music feels perfectly suited to the lamp-lit atmosphere of Ritual. In 2025 Tilda released her debut album, Come […]
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Wuthering Heights Day
The Glebe St Mary's Church, Kirkby LonsdaleDig out something red to wear and join us for Wuthering Heights Day in Kirkby Lonsdale. Head to the Glebe at St Mary’s where we’ll learn the moves to Kate Bush’s iconic video of her song Wuthering Heights, against the atmospheric backdrop of our local fells. This FREE event is for everyone – men, women, […]