Events in Rochdale - Concerts

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

Oldham Choral Society presents a Popular Edwardian Double Bill - Merrie England by Edward German and The Arcadians by Lionel Monkton & Howard Talbot.

With Donald Maxwell (Baritone & Narrator), Sarah Helsby Hughes, (Sop), Chloe Saywell,(Sop), Nick Sales, (Tenor), Antonia Sotgiu as Queen Elizabeth and the National Festival Orchestra. Conductor Nigel Wilkinson.

Tickets From: Oldham Choral Society Ticket Secretary 01457 832012 and the Arena Box Office on 0844 855 4020.

The popular June concerts led by the inimitable Donald Maxwell usually sell out quickly so book early for an evening of light popular music and good fun.

This month's Lunchtime Concert is:

Students of Angela Rowley

Angela Rowley (soprano) and James Pelham (piano). Regular weekly lunchtime concerts, held every Wednesday. Please phone for further concert information.

Refreshments served from 11.30am. Live concert from 12.30pm-1.30pm

Rochdale Phoenix Opera Society perform a 3-year cycle of Grand Opera, Light Opera & Gilbert & Sullivan. We also present the occasional Concert.

We rehearse at Spotland Methodist Church and this years production will be performed at The Curtain Theatre Rochdale.

The Society is always pleased to welcome new members, both Playing and Non-playing.

Please contact the Secretary Mrs. Alyson Brailsford. 01706 343163.

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.

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.

This month's Lunchtime Concert is:

David & Elizabeth O'Brien

This month's Lunchtime Concert is:

Anne Butterworth

(Please note this month's concert is not being held on the last Tuesday of August)

The Rochdale Feel Good Festival will return on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 August, promising another explosion of entertainment, food and culture!

The festival, which celebrates its 6th birthday this year is part funded by the council together with sponsorship from local businesses.

Rochdale Feel Good Festival will include live music across indoor venues and a main stage against the backdrop of the town hall. Celebrity chefs will host live cooking demonstrations throughout the event.

Other attractions include street theatre, kids’ art and crafts in the Touchstones Rochdale Creativity Tent and Victorian toys and games. Don’t miss the Festival street market with a wide variety of stalls.

Previous acts have included the Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Martha and the Vandellas, Badly Drawn Boy and The Lightning Seeds. Celebrity chefs have included Gino D’Acampo, Ainsley Harriott and Andrew Nutter.

Watch out for full programme details.

If you'd like to get your business involved email debbie@rochdaletcm.co.uk