Local Music News
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Seventh annual music festival raises record funds for Morecambe and Lancaster schools
An annual music festival in aid of local schools has smashed its previous record total by raising a five-figure sum for the first time.
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Blistering set headlines major fundraiser for Lancaster Music Co-Op
Bands performed at the first major fundraiser since a Lancaster music hub launched a £450,000 bid to return to its spiritual home.
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'Lune Day Fest' music festival in Lancaster announced
A one-day festival in Lancaster to raise funds for a good cause will bring together some of the area's most talented musicians.
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IN SESSION: Kiwi
We were delighted to welcome the Lancaster indie-rock band, Kiwi, into the studio for a session in the Beyond Radio Live Lounge.
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Lancaster band with 25 members has big plans for 2025
A Lancaster band with 25 collaborating members has big plans for this year.
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Singer Frank Turner to hold Lancaster benefit gig for Citizens Advice after moving podcast interview
Singer-songwriter Frank Turner is heading to Lancaster to hold a benefit gig in aid of a local charity after a moving podcast interview with his sister.
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Introducing...Life in Neon
Morecambe band Life in Neon are aiming for the bright lights after airplay on Beyond Radio - and a national radio station too!
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Four-day live music extravaganza being planned after Lancaster festival takes a break
A four-day live music event will still happen in Lancaster this October despite the annual music festival taking a break.
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Lancaster Music Festival taking a break and will not be held in 2025
Lancaster Music Festival has been put on hold and will not take place this year.
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Rising Lancaster country singer to release debut EP
The debut EP of a rising country singer/songwriter from Lancaster is being released next month.
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£90,000 funding boost for Morecambe music charity’s ongoing work
A Morecambe based music and education charity had received a financial boost to help carry on its work in the local community.
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Lancaster independent record store to reopen bigger than ever
An independent record store in Lancaster is about to move to a bigger premises and will now be selling drinks as well as music.
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Music co-op pulls the trigger on key year in re-opening mission
A critically acclaimed artist heads to Kanteena for Independent Venue Week later this month as part of a special night in support of Lancaster Music Co-op.
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Lancaster live music venue launches Unsigned nights supported by Beyond Radio
A leading Lancaster live music venue has announced an exclusive partnership with Beyond Radio to support unsigned local music talent.
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Line-up revealed for annual music festival to help Lancaster and Morecambe schools
The line-up has been announced for an annual music festival raising money for schools in Lancaster and Morecambe.
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Line-up announced for annual live music fundraiser at Lancaster pub
An annual day of live music at a Lancaster pub will raise funds for dementia research.
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Day of live music planned for Christmas shoppers in Lancaster city centre
A day of live music will entertain Christmas shoppers in Lancaster city centre.
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Quirky Lancaster indie band release debut EP
A Lancaster four-piece have just released their eponymous debut EP.
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Lancaster Music Co-op says farewell to 2024 with exciting free showcase
A night of exciting free music will be on tap at The Pub this week as Lancaster Music Co-op Presents returns for the final time this year.
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Morecambe Punk Festival brings more than 50 bands to the town
The eighth Morecambe Punk Festival has brought more than 50 bands over four days to the town at the weekend.
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INTERVIEW: Lancaster rock band Massive Wagons celebrate first UK Top 5 album
Lancaster rock band Massive Wagons have achieved the first UK Top 5-selling album of their career.
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£450,000 appeal launched to keep Lancaster music facility dream on track
A major £450,000 fundraising appeal is being launched to keep alive the dream of reopening a vital Lancaster community facility in time for its 40th anniversary.
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Lancaster rock band aims for Top 5 UK album after reaching number 2 in midweek charts
A Lancaster rock band is pushing to achieve its first Top 5 UK album after reaching number 2 in the midweek charts.
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Legend of Lancaster and Morecambe music scene dies aged 77
A legend of the local music scene who rubbed shoulders with greats from The Kinks to Eric Clapton has died, aged 77.
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Folk trio to perform special gig in Lancaster Castle's former prison
Lancaster folk trio The Patterers will perform at a 'Music for the Mayor' gig inside an unusual location.
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Community choir from Lancaster wants your vote in Lancashire finals
A community choir from Lancaster needs your help as it hopes to be named as Lancashire's best.
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Singing sisters from Carnforth to host fundraising gig after 20 mile walk for mental health charity
Two talented sisters from Carnforth will hold a fundraising gig in Morecambe straight after they return from a 20 mile walk to raise money for a mental health charity.
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Lancaster Music Co-Op hosts latest monthly band night
An evening of free music will be served up as Lancaster Music Co-op hosts its latest monthly live music night.
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Lancaster Music Festival hits the high notes
Lancaster Music Festival was a huge success as a celebration of music and everything the city has to offer and Beyond Radio loved being part of it!
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Egg-citement builds for city music fest as co-op announces Kanteena takeover
Two of Lancaster’s most feted bands from ‘now and then’ will bring the curtain down on the city’s popular music festival at the end of next week.
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Beyond Radio to host four events at Lancaster Music Festival
The Beyond Radio team will be out and about at Lancaster Music Festival and here's where you can find them!
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Electronic trio set to dazzle with Lancaster Music Festival headline set
LOWES are preparing for a special homecoming set, as they headline a fantastic line up at Kanteena at part of the Lancaster Music Festival.
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Lancaster Music Festival will bring thousands to city
Lancaster Music Festival gets under next week with thousands expected to descend on the city to enjoy more than 500 shows.
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Lancaster supermarket viral video star to headline Music Co-Op gig
A musician who made national headlines for his viral ‘race the checkout supervisor’ videos at Lancaster’s Aldi store tops the bill at a free music night this week.
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Morecambe rock band aim to get men talking about mental health as part of tour
A Morecambe rock band are using their latest song - and tour - to get men talking about their mental health.
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INTERVIEW: Celebrating 60 years of 1960s legends Herman's Hermits
Sixties legends Herman's Hermits recently performed in Morecambe to celebrate 60 years of the band.
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Lancaster DJ heading for UK Top 10 singles chart
A Lancaster DJ could achieve a UK Top 10 single with his latest track.
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INTERVIEW: 80s hitmakers Johnny Hates Jazz visit Lancaster
80s hitmakers Johnny Hates Jazz played a gig in Lancaster and beforehand Beyond Radio spoke to guitarist and original band member Mike Nocito.
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Singing sisters from Carnforth release their second single
A young sister duo from Carnforth have released their second single as they continue to take the festival season by storm.
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Long-running Lancaster punk music festival dedicated to memory of "one-off" front man
An annual punk music weekender in Lancaster is being dedicated to the memory of a top front man of local bands described as "a lovely character and a true one-off".
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Free music in store as Lancaster Music Co-Op hosts monthly band night
A night of indie rock, psych and alternative music will be served up as Lancaster Music Co-op hosts its latest monthly live music night.
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Luneside pub to host new festival with packed lineup of local music talent
A new festival with four stages and a packed line-up of local music talent is coming to a Luneside pub.
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WATCH: Lancaster schoolchildren create powerful new music video about climate change
Children from a Lancaster primary school have created a powerful music video sharing their feelings about climate change.
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Lancaster alt-rock band announce new single ahead of debut album
A Lancaster-based alternative rock band are unveiling their new single ahead of the release of their debut album.
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PHOTOS: Morecambe Music Festival: Our venue-by-venue diary
Beyond Radio's GREG LAMBERT visited all 37 venues at Morecambe Music Festival. Here's his diary of a packed and varied weekend of live music in the town.
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New album by young Morecambe musicians released
Young musicians from More Music have released a brand-new compilation album of original music from the Lancaster and Morecambe music scene on Spotify.
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IN SESSION: Molly Warburton
Popular local singer-songwriter, Molly Warburton, paid a visit to the Beyond Radio studios to surprise one of our presenters.
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IN SESSION: Jumpin’ Johnson & The Nervous Fellas
We were delighted to welcome the incredible blues band, Jumpin’ Johnson & The Nervous Fellas, into the studio for a Beyond Radio session in our Live Lounge.
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Morecambe's longest running music festival gets name change and new venue
Morecambe's longest-running music festival will return in 2025 with a new name and a new venue.
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Lancaster band Hiroshima Twinkie to launch new 'Best of' album at city venue
Lancaster folk-rock band Hiroshima Twinkie will hold a launch for their new 'Best of...' compilation album at the Kanteena.
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IN SESSION: The Good Souls
We were delighted to welcome The Good Souls into the studio for a Beyond Radio session in our Live Lounge.
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Beyond Radio to host outside broadcast at Morecambe Music Festival
Beyond Radio will host a live radio show at Morecambe Music Festival this year for the first time ever.
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Lancaster singer-songwriter’s tour will showcase other local artists
Lancaster singer-songwriter Amy Jo has announced a new summer tour, beginning at The Storey in July.
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Lancaster band "absolutely humbled" as fans rally to help after UK tour van prang
Fans of Lancaster band The Lovely Eggs have rallied behind them after damage to their van while on a UK tour to promote their new album.
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Nice 'n’ Sleazy punk and ska festival gets underway
Morecambe's Nice 'n’ Sleazy punk and ska festival gets underway today.
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Indie star to perform at opening night of Morecambe Music Festival as 2024 line-up revealed
The frontman of popular indie band The Seahorses is among the acts revealed for the opening night of the 2024 Morecambe Music Festival in July.
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INTERVIEW: Highest Point chief 'proud' of lineup for 2024 festival
Highest Point chief Rich Dyer visited the Beyond Radio studio to speak out passionately about the festival just days before this year's event.
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Highest Point festival stage times: all you need to know
If you are going to Highest Point festival in Lancaster this weekend here is the line-up of artists and stage times.
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Fundraising night of soul music will pay tribute to Morecambe DJ
A fundraising night of soul music will be held in memory of a popular Morecambe DJ.
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INTERVIEW: Lancaster band The Lovely Eggs announce album launch event
Lancaster band The Lovely Eggs have a busy time coming up with a new album, single, tour and launch event - and they've spoken to Beyond Radio about it, twice!
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Morecambe rock band to headline tribute concert for Hairy Bikers star
Morecambe rockers, Massive Wagons, have been announced as the headline act at a concert in tribute to Barrow’s star of The Hairy Bikers, Dave Myers.
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INTERVIEW: Drummer shares his music memories from Simply Red stardom to glorious Morecambe sunsets
A musician who shot to fame with Simply Red has visited the Beyond Radio studio to talk about his fascinating career and how he wants to help the Morecambe music scene.
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Lancaster musician releases debut poetry book
A popular Lancaster musician has unveiled her latest creative pursuit – a book of poems.
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IN SESSION: Scott Millington
We were delighted to welcome Lancaster singer-songwriter Scott Millington into the Beyond Radio studio.
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Lake District band’s new single tells story of World War II plane crash
The new single from a local band recounts the story of the night a plane crashed into a Lake District fell during World War II.
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Morecambe band wins competition to perform at Highest Point festival
A band from Morecambe has triumphed in a competition giving a local group the chance to open Highest Point festival.
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Morecambe singing star needs your votes to appear at major festival
A Morecambe singing star needs votes to appear at a major summer UK music festival.
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IN SESSION: Heavy Bones
We were delighted to welcome a new blues band from Lancaster into the studio for a Beyond Radio session in our Live Lounge.
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IN SESSION: Molly Warburton
We were delighted to welcome Carnforth’s Molly Warburton into the Beyond Radio studio.
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Contest launched to find local band to open Highest Point festival
A competition has been launched giving a local band the chance to open this year's Highest Point festival.
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Annual music festival raises record breaking £8,040 for Morecambe and Lancaster schools
An annual music festival in aid of local schools has shattered its previous best total by raising more than £8,000.
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IN SESSION: Diamond Horseshoes
We were delighted to welcome Lancaster folk trio, Diamond Horseshoes, into the Beyond Radio Live Lounge.
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Soul II Soul singer from Morecambe celebrates band's Lifetime Achievement Award win at MOBOs
A singer from Morecambe who performs with music legends Soul II Soul is celebrating after they collected a Lifetime Achievement honour at the MOBO Awards.
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Morecambe band welcomes new lead singer after being "blown away by her voice"
A band from Morecambe has welcomed a new lead singer and is set to release new material in the coming months.
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Delight after music stage at Lancaster pub saved following public campaign
Supporters of a Lancaster pub are delighted after finding out they can keep their live music stage after all.
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Noel Gallagher, Paolo Nutini and The Streets to headline Kendal Calling
The Kendal Calling 2024 line up has been announced with Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Paolo Nutini and The Streets among the headline acts.
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IN SESSION: Just Above Snakes
We were delighted to welcome Lancaster country folk duo, Just Above Snakes, to the Beyond Radio live lounge.
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How to get your local music played on Beyond Radio
Calling all musicians in the North Lancashire and Morecambe Bay area - here's how you can get your music played on Beyond Radio.
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Lancaster Music Festival 2024 dates announced
The dates for the Lancaster Music Festival 2024 have been announced.
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Support mounts as Lancaster pub bids to keep under-threat live music stage
A Lancaster pub has received "incredible support" as it bids to keep its popular live music stage after the council ordered its removal.
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Line-up announced for 2024 music festival in aid of Morecambe and Lancaster schools
The line-up has been announced for an annual music festival which raises funds for schools in Morecambe and Lancaster.
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DJ and singer from Morecambe climb house music charts with club anthem
Two friends from Morecambe are heading to the top of the house music charts with their latest floor-filling club anthem.
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Austrian group voted favourite act at Lancaster Music Festival
A crowd-pleasing three-piece band from Austria has been voted the best act at Lancaster Music Festival.
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INTERVIEW: Lancaster members of the Milltown Brothers share stories of Oasis and Little Richard
Members of indie band The Milltown Brothers have shared stories of working with Oasis and a chance meeting with Little Richard ahead of a homecoming gig in Lancaster.
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Vote for your favourites in the Lancaster Music Festival Awards
You have a chance to vote for your favourite venues and artists in the Lancaster Music Festival Awards.
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IN SESSION: Three Chord Truth
This week we welcomed local band Three Chord Truth to Beyond Radio.
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INTERVIEWS: Lancaster Music Festival rocks as a triumphant celebration of the city
Lancaster Music Festival was a huge success as a celebration of music and everything the city has to offer and Beyond Radio loved being part of it!
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Lancaster Music Festival set to bring thousands to city over four days
Lancaster Music Festival gets under way today (Thursday October 12) with thousands expected to descend on the city for four days of live music.
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IN SESSION: Scott Millington
We recently welcomed local singer/songwriter Scott Millington into the Beyond Radio studio.
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INTERVIEW: Music fans rally around Lancaster pub landlady after council orders her to remove stage
A campaign is under way to back a Lancaster landlady who has been told to remove her pub's popular live music stage.
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Beyond Radio to host stage at Lancaster Music Festival
Lancaster Music Festival is just days away and Beyond Radio is very excited to announce we will be hosting one of the main stages!
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IN SESSION: Killer Boots
We were delighted to welcome Lancaster trio, Killer Boots, to the Beyond Radio live lounge.
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Popular local musician to be remembered at Lancaster Music Festival
Lancaster Music Festival will remember a well known member of the city’s musical community with a performance of his own oratorio.
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Lancaster Music Co-Op signs "momentous" 100-year lease after 20-year battle
The future of a vital home for local musicians in Lancaster looks secure after the signing of a 100-year lease on the building.
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INTERVIEW: Morecambe band Antiks perform live on Beyond Radio
We were delighted to welcome Morecambe rock band Antiks to play live in the Beyond Radio studio.
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VIDEO: Lancaster heavy metal band Promethium release new album
Lancaster heavy metal band Promethium have released a new album and will launch it with a gig in the city this weekend.
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PHOTOS and VIDEO: Morecambe band films new music video on the Promenade
A band from Morecambe caused a stir as they filmed their new music video on the Promenade.
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Carnforth ‘Singing Sisters’ mentored by LOWES ahead of Lancaster Music Festival appearance
Two sisters who gained national fame when they performed alongside will.i.am on television are among the young people taking part in this year’s Lancaster Music Festival Academy.