Events in Rochdale - Bands

Hindle Wakes folk group with special guests MTM Ladies Choir in support of the Children's Society.

The Noel Fraser Band live in main bar at the Flying Horse Hotel.

The Saline Fiddlers from Michigan, USA! A rare opportunity to see fantastic talent, high energy and musical panache.

An audience of all ages will revel in the irresistible energy of the Saline Fiddlers dazzling fiddling, lively dancing and singing to delight everyone. The excitement of their performance is contagious! They have been honoured to perform three times at The White House, The Kennedy Centre, The Presidents Inaugural Ball and most recently ‘America’s got Talent’.

The Jaywalkers from Healey & Helsby! Finalists in the BBC Young Folk awards 2009 & 3rd in the European Bluegrass Band Awards 2012! Creating a unique sound based on their collective and individual musical backgrounds, the band takes influence from folk, bluegrass, country and western swing music in the form of virtuosic instrumentals, three part harmony and occasional slap bass. Add good humour, tasteful arrangements and exceptional musicianship to the mix and they are guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

That's all Folk! Rochdale Music Services very own youth folk group. Currently 16 members age between 12 and 18 playing a mixture of dance tunes and songs. Lots of foot tapping going on! You’ll not be disappointed!

Ceol Tire from Rochdale After departing Rochdale Music Service for University, some of ‘That’s all Folk!’ members went on to form their own folk band, this is it! Amazing musicians, 2 of them now studying on the Folk Music degree course at Newcastle University. Playing a variety of tunes and songs from England, Ireland & Scotland!

Tickets are available from Rochdale Music Service (Jade :01706 926750). For further information on the event, contact Cliff on 07921 841490.

A full weekend of dance, processing the Rushcart through the streets of Littleborough with dance spots at various sites around the town.

Littleborough Rushbearing was revived in 1991 when someone in Rochdale Morris said ‘Wouldn’t it be a good idea to have a Rushcart to celebrate our 10th anniversary?’ The project was successfully achieved with the help of Littleborough Action Group and has become an important part of Littleborough’s calendar of events. 

Enquiries: 01706 924928 (VIC)

Rushbearing Festival web site

St James Ashworth presents "The Chicago Teddy Bears" performing an evening of Jazz.

You are warmly invited to join us at this ticket only event, there will be a bar and the ticket price includes Strawberries and Cream.

For tickets and all further enquiries call 01706 650053.

Fundraiser in memory of Annie Medford, to say thank you to Springhill Hospice.

There will be lots going on with a line up of five fantastic entertainers!

Auction, raffle, soul & funk DJ, singers, more are all joining in this special evening please support this ticket only event and help us fight back for those battling against cancer, let's raise as much as we can for Springhill Hospice, because they truly do a fantastic job.

It's going to be a £7.50 ticket, each person will get the buffet included and a raffle ticket. Also any donations for raffle prizes would be much appreciated, this is going to be a big event, let's make it happen fantastic. The amazing Brendan Decko, Danny Kay, Jonathan Royle's Mind Magic, Miss H, Dj Pepz & Live Bands!