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Blackburn’s After-Hours Identity Crisis: Where Do We Go From Here?
Blackburn’s nightlife has taken another hit with the closure of The Rock Box on King William Street. More than just a bar, The Rock Box had become a focal point for Blackburn’s live music scene and a rare haven for fans of rock and alternative culture. Now shuttered after months of financial difficulty, its closure raises bigger questions about Blackburn’s ability to sustain drinking venues and night-time culture in a rapidly changing town centre.
Five-Star Hit Irish Annie’s Heads to Blackburn After Rave Liverpool Premiere
After a roaring start in Liverpool, complete with standing ovations and five-star reviews, Irish Annie’s is heading to the Blackburn Empire Theatre for one night only — and audiences are in for a real treat.
An unexpected and moving moment unfolded at Blackburn’s VE80 Fest in Witton Park, as a family visiting the event discovered a tribute to their own wartime relative on display at the Veterans Living History Museum CIC exhibition.
Considering your next home? Bovis Homes will provide tips for those looking to upsize, downsize or move up the property ladder at its special Home Movers weekend on 10th – 11th May.
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Hobkirk Launches Exclusive Sewing & Embroidery Offers This Spring
Hobkirk Sewing Machines in Blackburn is offering a series of exciting deals throughout May – perfect for sewing enthusiasts looking to upgrade their equipment or try something new.
Standing Ovation for ‘Beauty and the Beast’ in Blackburn – A Must-See Musical Hit
A full house, a standing ovation, and wave after wave of applause — Beauty and the Beast has roared into Blackburn Empire Theatre with style, spirit, and spectacle.
VE80 Fest Gears Up for a Massive Day of Music, Community and Commemoration in Blackburn
Witton Park in Blackburn is preparing to host one of the region’s most anticipated community events — VE80 Fest — marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
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We are back with Blackburn & Darwen’s biggest and best Christmas Opening Times for 2021.
A new BBC documentary with the choirmaster Gareth Malone is due to be filmed in Blackburn this autumn.
George’s Hall in Blackburn welcome not one, but two leading ladies of the West End for the Stars of the West End Symphonic Tour – presenting a musical extravaganza of popular West End and Movie hits.
A large scale event is due to take place at Cherry Tree Cricket Club, Blackburn this Sunday 19th September with the aim of raising vital funds for the Miles for Mitchie campaign.
ast forward 100 years, we are celebrating the centenary of what came to be known as King George’s Hall – comprising of the Concert Hall, the Windsor Hall and the Regency Theatre.
Shone Productions Ltd presents Blackburn’s Biggest Ever Pantomime. Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs at King George’s Hall. From 6th until 31st December 2021.
With a long weekend ahead for many, we’ve picked some of our favourite events taking place in and around Blackburn over the Bank Holiday Weekend.
Courteeners celebrate a decade and a half of gigging this November with a series of UK live dates. The Whites of Their Eyes Tour marks fifteen years since the band played their first ever live show at Manchester Roadhouse.
The Mall Blackburn is on the hunt for an exciting business to take a free retail unit for six months.
Turtle Bay Blackburn is getting ready to welcome guests back from the 24th September and they are on the hunt for a whole team of front and back of house superstars to join the team!