Band Biographies

Oli Thomas and Joe Banks are opening a new music school in Penketh

Clubs and societies

Meet the friends focused on keeping Warrington's music scene strong

The Wolfe Tones will be putting on a farewell performance next year

The Wolfe Tones will be putting on a farewell performance next year

The Wolfe Tones to play final English show in Liverpool

The Bemonts hope to play Neighbourhood Weekender next year

The Bemonts hope to play Neighbourhood Weekender next year

Neighbourhood 2025

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Orford band appeal to Neighbourhood 2025 organisers to ‘give them a shot’ to perform

It was announced on Monday that Neighbourhood Weekender will return to Warrington next year

It was announced on Monday that Neighbourhood Weekender will return to Warrington next year

Neighbourhood 2025

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Neighbourhood Weekender 2025 could give boost of £2million to town

The festival has announced Cream Classical will be headlining

The festival has announced Cream Classical will be headlining

Cream Classical Ibiza announced as Liverpool festival headliner

Tickets for Creamfields will go on sale at 9am tomorrow, Wednesday

Tickets for Creamfields will go on sale at 9am tomorrow, Wednesday

Tickets for Creamfields festival 2025 to go on sale tomorrow

Neighbourhood Weekender will return in May next year

Neighbourhood Weekender will return in May next year

Neighbourhood Weekender

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Neighbourhood Weekender festival announces 2025 return

Scouting for Girls performed a sold-out show at Parr Hall last week

Scouting for Girls performed a sold-out show at Parr Hall last week

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Scouting for Girls dubs town ‘wonderful Warrington’ after sold-out Parr Hall show

Forest Live will return next year with Blossoms to headline at Delamere Forest.

Forest Live will return next year with Blossoms to headline at Delamere Forest.

Cultural attractions

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Indie rockers Blossoms confirmed as Forest Live headliners

The band will be returning to their hometown of Manchester next year

The band will be returning to their hometown of Manchester next year

Elbow announce summer 2025 hometown show in Manchester

The musical duo will take to the stage in Warrington this November

The musical duo will take to the stage in Warrington this November

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Popular pair set to perform 50 years of hits at Parr Hall

Red Hot Chilli Pipers will perform in Warrington next year

Red Hot Chilli Pipers will perform in Warrington next year

Pyramid and Parr Hall

Award-winning band that blends bagpipes with rock will play Parr Hall next year

The Courteeners have announced a second show in Warrington later this month

The Courteeners have announced a second show in Warrington later this month

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Courteeners announce second show in Warrington after sold out success

The Courteeners will perform in Warrington on October 31

The Courteeners will perform in Warrington on October 31

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Tickets for intimate Courteeners performance in Warrington sell out within minutes

The Courteeners will be performing at Parr Hall on October 31

The Courteeners will be performing at Parr Hall on October 31

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Beloved band to play ‘very special’ intimate show in Warrington this month

The star is preparing for his Christmas tour

The star is preparing for his Christmas tour

Rick Astley announces special big band Christmas tour

Yazzmin has been a Dolly Parton fan since the age of three

Yazzmin has been a Dolly Parton fan since the age of three

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Life-long Dolly Parton fan turned tribute act turns heads during Asda shopping trip

Rick Astley is due to release his autobiography, entitled Never. Picture: PA

Rick Astley is due to release his autobiography, entitled Never. Picture: PA

“Becoming that guy who sang Never Gonna Give You Up was like winning the lottery”

The festival will take place at Bolesworth Castle in Cheshire

The festival will take place at Bolesworth Castle in Cheshire

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New music festival in Cheshire announces first wave of acts

Rick Astley will soon be publishing his autobiography, entitled Never. Pictures: PA

Rick Astley will soon be publishing his autobiography, entitled Never. Pictures: PA

FIRST LOOK: Sneak preview of Rick Astley autobiography ahead of release next week

The Brit Fest Cheshire saw incredible success this year

The Brit Fest Cheshire saw incredible success this year

Incredibly successful Cheshire festival to return with star-studded line-up

Rick will be in conversation with Dave Haslam

Rick will be in conversation with Dave Haslam

Rick Astley brings his new autobiography to the Bridgewater Hall

Sting (front, left) during The Sting 3.0 World tour

Sting (front, left) during The Sting 3.0 World tour

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Music icon Sting to headline Liverpool's 'On the Waterfront' festival

Arley Hall will host some famous faces next May

Arley Hall will host some famous faces next May

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Disco legends and classical star to appear live at Arley Hall

Dua Lipa performing on stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset (Yui Mok/PA)

Dua Lipa performing on stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset (Yui Mok/PA)

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Dua Lipa to stage Anfield stadium concert in 2025 - full details confirmed

Parlours formed in 2022 after they met at university

Parlours formed in 2022 after they met at university

Warrington band to release new music ahead of upcoming headline show

Crawlers are set to go on their first headline tour

Crawlers are set to go on their first headline tour

Warrington-born rock group with nearly 800k followers to tour UK with headline shows

There is still one final obstacle to seeing them next year, securing a ticket.

There is still one final obstacle to seeing them next year, securing a ticket.

Digital expert shares the secrets to securing Oasis tickets this weekend

Cheshire Police confirm number of Creamfields music festival arrests

Cheshire Police confirm number of Creamfields music festival arrests

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Police confirm number of Creamfields arrests and praise ‘really good atmosphere’

Robbie Williams took to the stage at Creamfields on Sunday

Robbie Williams took to the stage at Creamfields on Sunday

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Robbie Williams brings fans to tears with performance at Creamfields

Liam and Noel Gallagher have confirmed that after 15 years, Oasis is back together and will have special shows in London and Manchester in 2025.

Liam and Noel Gallagher have confirmed that after 15 years, Oasis is back together and will have special shows in London and Manchester in 2025.

Oasis back together as Liam and Noel Gallagher announce huge reunion tour

Crowd Photos from Sunday of Creamfields 2024

Crowd Photos from Sunday of Creamfields 2024

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Creamfields crowd gallery – can you see yourself in our festival photos?

Brilliant behind the scenes video and photos as DJs bring party to Creamfields

Brilliant behind the scenes video and photos as DJs bring party to Creamfields

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Brilliant behind the scenes video and photos as DJs bring party to Creamfields

Harry Styles' fans on the first tour of his home village Holmes Chapel

Harry Styles' fans on the first tour of his home village Holmes Chapel

'Harries' home village tour teams up with HarryFest 2024

VIDEO: Creamfields crowds go wild enjoying dance music festival

VIDEO: Creamfields crowds go wild enjoying dance music festival

VIDEO: Watch as Creamfields crowds go wild enjoying best of dance music festival

Chris Persoglio

Chris Persoglio

Pyramid and Parr Hall

5 shows not to be missed at Parr Hall this autumn

Everything you need to know about where to get 24-hour medical help at Creamfields

How you can watch Creamfields 2024 from the comfort of your own living room

How you can watch Creamfields 2024 from the comfort of your own living room

How you can watch Creamfields 2024 from the comfort of your own living room

Foster and Allen will perform in Warrington in November

Foster and Allen will perform in Warrington in November

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Irish musical duo to perform in Warrington for their 50th anniversary

Southport Flower Show promises to be bigger and better than ever as it celebrates its centenary year

Southport Flower Show promises to be bigger and better than ever as it celebrates its centenary year

Southport Flower Show 'bigger and better than ever' to celebrate centenary year

Earth, Wind and Fire performing at Haydock Park Racecourse. Picture: Chloe Dunscombe/Jockey Club Live

Earth, Wind and Fire performing at Haydock Park Racecourse. Picture: Chloe Dunscombe/Jockey Club Live

Earth, Wind and Fire turn Haydock Park Racecourse into a Boogie Wonderland

Bill Blunt started his music career as a teenager in Lymm

Bill Blunt started his music career as a teenager in Lymm

Music producer who started his career in his Warrington bedroom releases new song

Peter Hook will be performing in Warrington in October

Peter Hook will be performing in Warrington in October

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Legendary bassist from Joy Division hopes to visit Warrington’s Ikea while on tour

Harry's £150,000 waxwork will go on public display at Madame Tussauds in Blackpool on Saturday, August 3

Harry's £150,000 waxwork will go on public display at Madame Tussauds in Blackpool on Saturday, August 3

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Harries 'wax lyrical' as heartthrob spotted on rare 'visit' to home village

Rick Astley performing at Trnsmt music festival

Rick Astley performing at Trnsmt music festival

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Rick Astley delights fans as he performs White Stripes song at Trnsmt

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The ultimate 80s night out is coming to Warrington this year

Watch music maestro André Rieu in summer concert at Warrington cinemas

Watch music maestro André Rieu in summer concert at Warrington cinemas

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Watch music maestro André Rieu in summer concert at Warrington cinemas

Rebeckah Vaughan

Rebeckah Vaughan

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Radio station based in Warrington welcomes former reality TV star as new presenter

Magic of Motown

Magic of Motown

Pyramid and Parr Hall

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Classic show of Motown hits to return to Parr Hall this autumn

Creamfields music festival will return in August

Creamfields music festival will return in August

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‘Decisive action’ and measures promised to combat Creamfields trespassing

Croft Carnival retinue celebrates with big smiles

Croft Carnival retinue celebrates with big smiles

20 great pictures from Croft Carnival sporting this year's Olympic theme

Russell Crowe performing his Indoor Garden Party at Parr Hall in Warrington. Picture: Dave Gillespie

Russell Crowe performing his Indoor Garden Party at Parr Hall in Warrington. Picture: Dave Gillespie

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PICTURES: Film star Russell Crowe takes to stage in Warrington for gig with band

Classic Ibiza concert-goers enjoy a night of Balearic-infused house music at Tatton Park

Classic Ibiza concert-goers enjoy a night of Balearic-infused house music at Tatton Park

Classic Ibiza kicks off summer tour with 'absolutely amazing night' at Tatton Park

Band who played at Windsor Castle for the Queen is coming to Stockton Heath

Band who played at Windsor Castle for the Queen is coming to Stockton Heath

Band who played at Windsor Castle for the Queen is coming to Stockton Heath

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