Make Music Day UK is coming to Rochdale

Date published: 18 June 2019

An evening of free live music is on offer in Rochdale this week as part of an international celebration of music.

On Friday 21 June, Make Music Day returns, with events in four venues in Rochdale are taking part, with over eight hours of live music being performed from acts ranging from singer/songwriters to a seven piece 2-Tone and reggae band.

Events are open to all with everyone welcome.

From 6pm to 7pm, The Baum on Toad Lane hosts an acoustic performance by talented solo artist James Konnavov. He’ll be performing a mix of his own original material as well as a few classic covers.

At Vicolo Del Vino you can see musician ‘Just Phil’ from 9.30pm to 11.45pm.

From 10.45pm until 1.45am visit Greater Manchester’s best pub – The Flying Horse Hotel are promising seriously fun live entertainment from little mariachi band Juan Direction as well as popular local Irish covers band The Scattering.

Over at The Empire on Packer Street from 10 pm the line-up includes Special Brew MCR – a seven-piece band with full brass section, playing Ska, 2-Tone and reggae, with all the big hits from the likes of Madness, The Specials, The Beat, Bad Manners and Bob Marley. Acoustic guitarist and singer Meg Whittaker from Littleborough will be performing live.

The events to celebrate Make Music Day are supported by Rochdale Town Centre Management.

BID Manager Paul Ambrose said: “I am pleased to see Rochdale taking part again.

“Last year many of our venues took part for the first time and it was a success, so we’re pleased to be involved again.

“There will be stages across the town centre to celebrate Make Music Day with lots of talent showcasing their skills.

“Come along and support the events, it’s great to see so much local live music in the town centre and another reason to come and try our fabulous venues.”

Make Music Day has events being held in more than 800 cities across 120 countries. It’s the UK’s contribution to the international summer solstice music celebration which first started in France in 1982 as Fête de la Musique.