Local Music News
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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.