Lancaster has a truly phenomenal music scene for such a small city. At last count there were 31 venues that put on live music either regularly or occasionally. Twenty of these are within easy walking distance of each other in the city centre.

Lancaster is also home to nearly 100 acts, many of world class calibre of all ages and all genres.

This year we aim to build on last year's event and not only put on music during the One Planet Festival but conclude with a full on music festival on the weekend of Oct. 9th - 11th (see Lancaster Music Festival for full details).

20 venues putting on a wide variety of music from local and international artists with several music themes running throughout such as jazz, blues, world, folk, indie, punk, rock and pop. Additionally, we expect major label workshops, panels and showcase opportunities.

This event is organised through a partnership with The One Planet Festival, Lancaster venues, The Storey Creative Business Centre and Lancaster based international booking agency, CME Artist Services. 

If you are a musical act and want to apply for this event please see opposite.

Show Timetable

• The Sustainability Exposition (Ashton Town Hall): Bicycle powered music with Bill and Ben the Bicycle Men (1pm - 3pm). Other guests possible.

11am - 11pm:

• The Stonewell Tavern: The Lancaster Local Band's All Day Charity Bash!!! No ticket but donations appreciated. At least 15 bands all genres!

9pm - 1am:

• The Park Hotel: Chicago Music Explosion presents! Two touring bands (Van Preston and Krishna Jones) and local mod punk boogaloo aficionados, The Convulsions.

• Robert Gillow: New Riverside Jazz Band followed by Max's Blues Club

• Dukes Playhouse: Bill and Ben the Bicycle Men - blues, 50's RnR, Boogie Woogie powered by bicycle (generator courtesy of Dr. Martin Burbidge of www.ecopivotal.co.uk)

APPLY FOR THIS EVENT

We have stopped taking applications for music for the One Planet Festival as the calendar is now sorted.

However, so popular has the music in Lancaster been that there will now be taking place from Oct. 9th - 11th the Lancaster Music Festival.

Matt O'Ree Band

  
Butch Ross - Kayla Kavanagh