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SUMMARY:Rum Ragged
DESCRIPTION:2021 JUNO Award Nominees\, Rum Ragged\, showcase the folk music of their home\, the Eastern Canadian island of Newfoundland\, in a hotly anticipated performance. \n\n\nWith a reverence for their roots and a creative\, contemporary edge\, this young band incorporate bouzouki\, fiddle\, bodhran\, banjo\, guitar and button accordion performances in their repertoire\, delighting audiences with their signature brand of Newfoundland folk. \nThe combination of striking vocal harmonies\, virtuosic musicianship and captivating storytelling gives concert-goers an experience they won’t soon forget. Rum Ragged have performed at some of the world’s premier folk\, Celtic and roots venues all while managing to record four acclaimed\, award-winning studio albums. \nJoin us for what promises to be a memorable evening! \n\nPlease note\, we expect this event to be popular. Passholders should book their free ticket to ensure entry as we cannot admit people on the door if the venue is full! If you have booked a ticket and find you cannot attend\, please let us know so we can release a ticket to someone on the waiting list. \nTickets\nAdults £15\nMembers £13.50\nUnder-18 FREE\nPassholders FREE \nBook online → \nDoors open at 6.45pm. Pop-up bar. \n\nThis event is part of the Illuminate Festival. Click to view the full programme.
URL:https://www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk/event/rum-ragged/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Church Street\, Kirkby Lonsdale\, LA6 2AX
CATEGORIES:Concert,Illuminate Festival,Music
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SUMMARY:Poco Besos
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Valentine’s night to remember as we invite you to slip your dancing shoes on and swing to the seductive rhythms of Poco Besos! \nThis dynamic live band specialises in reimagining well-known chart hits through the vibrant rhythms and infectious grooves of Latin music. From pop anthems to timeless classics\, Poco Besos bring a fresh energy that transforms familiar songs into something exciting\, danceable and full of flair. \nExpect a show bursting with rhythm: soaring horn lines\, soulful vocals\, percussion and a bass-driven groove that ties everything together. Each performance is designed not only to be heard but to be felt – music that lifts spirits and makes you tap your toes or dance! \nThe band’s talented line-up brings together a wealth of experience and musicianship: \nEmma Williams – Vocals\nPaul Froggatt – Saxophone & Flute\nJohn Woodhouse – Saxophone & Flute\nPaula Williams – Keys\nEddie Waring – Guitar\nMatthew Black – Bass\nAndy Smith – Drums\nRobin Young – Percussion \nArrive at 7.30PM if you fancy joining in with (or watching!) a pre-concert dance taster session with dance pro John and Hannah Seddon aka SalsaXS. John and Hannah will show you some smooth moves and make sure you get the most from the evening ahead. \n\nTickets\nAdults £15\nMembers £13.50\nPassholders FREE \nBook online → \nThe band’s set will start at 8.30PM with a break at 9.15PM and a final set from 9.45 and 10.30PM. Pop-up bar. \n\nThis event is part of the Illuminate Festival. Click to view the full programme.
URL:https://www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk/event/poco-besos/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Church Street\, Kirkby Lonsdale\, LA6 2AX
CATEGORIES:Dance,Illuminate Festival,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T191500
DTSTAMP:20260626T000930
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SUMMARY:The Curious Dance Academy
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nChoreographed by Megan Alder-Cox in collaboration with the dancers. These local dancers are excited to bring their performance to the Illuminate Festival. \nTickets\nFREE but cash donations on the night are welcome to help support the Curious Dance Academy trip to perform at Disneyland Paris. \nTwo shows: 7.00PM and 7.30PM\, each lasting 15 minutes. \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult. \n\nThis event is part of the Illuminate Festival. Click to view the full programme.
URL:https://www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk/event/the-curious-dance-academy/2026-02-17/1/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Church Street\, Kirkby Lonsdale\, LA6 2AX
CATEGORIES:Illuminate Festival,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T194500
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SUMMARY:The Curious Dance Academy
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nChoreographed by Megan Alder-Cox in collaboration with the dancers. These local dancers are excited to bring their performance to the Illuminate Festival. \nTickets\nFREE but cash donations on the night are welcome to help support the Curious Dance Academy trip to perform at Disneyland Paris. \nTwo shows: 7.00PM and 7.30PM\, each lasting 15 minutes. \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult. \n\nThis event is part of the Illuminate Festival. Click to view the full programme.
URL:https://www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk/event/the-curious-dance-academy/2026-02-17/2/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Church Street\, Kirkby Lonsdale\, LA6 2AX
CATEGORIES:Illuminate Festival,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T193000
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SUMMARY:The Usuals
DESCRIPTION:As the festival draws to a close\, why not join us for a night of music from local band The Usuals! \nThis 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. \nExpect songs you know and love from across genres and decades\, ranging from AC/DC to Guns and Roses\, The Police\, The Killers\, 80s bangers and even Taylor Swift – all delivered with their own unique rock twist. \nTickets\nAdults £10\nMembers £9\nPassholders FREE \nBook online → \nDoors open at 6.45pm. Pop-up bar. \n\nThis event is part of the Illuminate Festival. Click to view the full programme.
URL:https://www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk/event/the-usuals/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Church Street\, Kirkby Lonsdale\, LA6 2AX
CATEGORIES:Illuminate Festival,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T210000
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SUMMARY:Harps North West Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Casterton 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. \nAdmission £5 includes tea and biscuits. \nPlease email vhtreasurer@castertonvillage.org or call Jill on 07979 745128 to buy a ticket. \nHarps North West exists to promote harp playing\, support musicians of all levels\, provide bursaries for young harpists and maintain 20 harps which can be loaned out to beginners. The organisation also has monthly workshops\, an annual festival and three absolute beginners workshops a year\, where people can try out the harp.
URL:https://www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk/event/harps-north-west-ensemble/
LOCATION:Casterton Village Hall\, Casterton\, LA6 2RX
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Ritual: Rye (trio) & Support
DESCRIPTION:What to expect at Ritual\, 21 March \nIf you’ve never been before\, here’s a little idea of how the night works… \n\nDoors: 7:30pm\nMusic starts: 8:00pm\nThree live sets across the evening\nFinish: around 10:30pm\n\nBar available throughout the night (seated + standing room) \nRitual is a listening-focused space.\nPeople come to experience the music. \nIt’s quiet\, immersive\, and intimate.\nThe kind of night where every lyric lands. \nWhether you come on your own or with friends\, you’ll feel part of it. \nLineup:\nRye\nJack Strickland\nCael Oak
URL:https://www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk/event/ritual-rye-trio-support/
LOCATION:Lunesdale Hall\, Bective Road\, Kirkby Lonsdale\, LA6 2BG
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T160000
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SUMMARY:Moonrakers Folk Orchestra Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Each 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. \nJoin Jon Bennett (guitar\, ukulele\, bouzouki\, whistles)\, Jacqui Johnson (cello\, fiddle\, keyboard) and Becki Luff (harp\, keyboard) for an inspiring six-hour workshop at Barbon village Hall\, ahead of their concert at St Mary’s Church the same evening. \nYou’ll have the opportunity to work through a number of tunes and songs\, and will be invited to suggest arrangement ideas yourself. Music (with chords\, countermelody and bass) will be sent out in advance along with a video of each tune played at medium pace for those who learn by ear. Above all\, it’s a rare opportunity to play with a multi-instrumental and welcoming group. \nThe £50 workshop price includes: \n\nSix-hour session with three experienced folk musicians\nTea/coffee plus light lunch (please advise any special dietary requirements in advance)\n\nTicket to the concert on the evening of Sat 25 April. (Concert).\n\nPlaces are very limited\, so book soon to avoid disappointment! \nFor more information visit www.moonrakers.net and www.facebook.com/moonrakersfolkorchestra. To discuss any aspect of the workshop\, call 01865 769206 or email moonrakerscelticmusic@gmail.com. \nPrice\n£50.00 \nBooking\nBook online →
URL:https://www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk/event/moonrakers-folk-orchestra-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Barbon Village Hall\, Barbon\, LA6 2LL
CATEGORIES:Music,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T193000
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DTSTAMP:20260626T000930
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SUMMARY:Moonrakers in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Celtic traditional and contemporary songs and tunes with music from the UK & Ireland. \nAfter 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 village halls\, churches\, arts centres and festivals across the UK. \nWith songs and tunes from the English\, Irish and Scottish tradition as well as their own compositions\, they’ve been described as “startlingly talented” (Oxford Times)\, with five albums of “exquisite music “(BBC) and “truly wonderful” performances (Wycombe Festival). \n2023 saw the launch of their album ‘Green to Gold’ which received glowing reviews in the music press). Their music also featured in the new BBC television drama ‘Beyond Paradise’. To see and hear more\, visit www.moonrakers.net. \n“An uplifting journey” (BBC) “Startlingly talented musicians”\nOxford Times. \n“The real deal”\nThe Living Tradition. \n“Uplifting\, sensitively crafted songs and tunes”\nFATEA magazine. \nPlease note that the evening performance will be preceded by a six-hour Folk Orchestra Workshop\, held at Barbon Village Hall from 10AM-4PM. Places on the workshop cost £50\, including refreshments and a ticket to the concert. Places are very limited\, though\, so book soon. \nBooking\nAdults £15.00\nMembers £12.50\nU18s £8.00 \nBook online → \nAll bookings carry a small booking fee shown at time of purchase.
URL:https://www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk/event/moonrakers-in-concert-2/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Church Street\, Kirkby Lonsdale\, LA6 2AX
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:Moonrakers
DESCRIPTION:Four-piece Moonrakers (www.moonrakers.net) perform sparkling and unique arrangements of traditional British folk songs and tunes as well as their own compositions. \nCeltic traditional and contemporary songs and tunes with music from the UK & Ireland. \nAfter 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 village halls\, churches\, arts centres and festivals across the UK. \nTheir multi-instrumental show comprises harp\, cello\, fretted instruments\, whistles\, and female/male vocals. Their live shows are informative\, full of musical variety and suitable for all ages (“startlingly talented”\, Oxford Times\, “exquisite sound“\, BBC). Included in the show are ancient mystic ballads\, beautiful lyrical tunes\, and joyous chorus songs. The band’s prolific recorded output has received glowing reviews from the music press (“The real deal”\, The Living Tradition; “Wonderful arrangements”\, RnR Magazine; “Uplifting\, sensitively crafted songs and tunes” FATEA magazine). Their music has been used for the BBC television series ‘Beyond Paradise’\, Radio 4 and numerous local radio and podcast shows. \nPlease note that the evening performance will be preceded by a six-hour Folk Orchestra Workshop\, held at Barbon Village Hall from 10AM-4PM. Places on the workshop cost £50\, including refreshments and a ticket to the concert. Places are very limited\, though\, so book soon. (Workshop) \nBooking\nAdults £15\nSt Mary’s Church Members £12.50\nUnder 18s £8 \nDoors open 6.45pm\, concert starts at 7.30pm.  \nBook online →
URL:https://www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk/event/moonrakers/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Church Street\, Kirkby Lonsdale\, LA6 2AX
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Sing Joyfully: A Time for Singing
DESCRIPTION:Joyful summer choral concert led by Anastasia Micklethwaite\, celebrating the seasons with uplifting music. \nCelebrate 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 of summer in all its colour and energy. From radiant sacred works to joyful contemporary pieces\, the performance invites audiences to pause\, reflect\, and rejoice in music that stirs the soul. \nUnder Anastasia’s skilled direction\, the choir delivers a performance filled with precision\, passion\, and expressive depth\, creating an atmosphere that is both intimate and exhilarating. Whether you are a devoted lover of choral music or simply seeking an evening of beauty and inspiration\, Sing Joyfully! offers a perfect midsummer escape. Join us for a celebration of voice\, season\, and shared experience\, where music truly comes alive. \nTickets\nGeneral £8 \nBook tickets online → \nDoors open at 7pm. Pop-Up Bar.
URL:https://www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk/event/sing-joyfully-a-time-for-singing/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Church Street\, Kirkby Lonsdale\, LA6 2AX
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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