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Arts in the Park 2006

The Lightning Seeds, The Wonder Stuff and the Northern Chamber Orchestra will be headlining this year's Arts in the Park in Blackburn...

The Arts in the Park annual festival will once again be providing a wide range of family activities at Witton Country Park in Blackburn on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23, July 2006. An exciting programme of both music and theatre will be headed up by The Lightning Seeds and The Wonder Stuff, along with the Northern Chamber Orchestra.

The musical line-up for Saturday on the Main Stage will include performances by Mike Sanchez and the Portions, Director, Liz McClarnon, Harvey, Dario G, Andy Scott-Lee, 365, Whistle Jacket, Honey Couture, Twin MC’s and Sheigh. On the Alternative Stage there will be an eclectic mix of rock, punk, and acoustic music performed by many of Lancashire’s local bands

On Sunday, come and enjoy the jazz, big band, and world music sounds performed by the Northern Jazz Orchestra, Tongue & Groove, and Poco Loco. For the grand finale listen to the Northern Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Nicholas Smith, play the works of Bizet, Dvorak, Sousa, Strauss, plus modern favourites by Gilbert and Sullivan, John Williams, and Andrew Lloyd Webber, followed by a spectacular firework display.

The event is free and starts at 1pm on both days. For more information you can call Blackburn with Darwen's festivals and events office on 01254 682000.

last updated: 19/06/06

Have Your Say

Who are you looking forward to seeing most?

Paul
It was a great night. The Wonderstuff were fab!

Danielle H
ooooo it was wicked nite the lightning seeds were top!!! i was in the big screeen yehhhh lol!!!!!!!!!!!!:D! top nite !!

Beckie
Inspiral Carpets!

Ian
Lightning Seeds and Wonderstuff in 06, Porclaimers and Undertones in 05, never thought I would say it but well one Blackburn Council

Mohammed
I can't wait to see the Proclaimers and cheeky Girls!!! I heard a rumour Darius will be there - I hope so he is the business!!!! INNIT

Hannah Sinclair
im lookin forward to the Grand Cru woooo! xx

Cal
I second ross. fireapple red were the only band last year that stretched to the hardcore/metal community, this festival is supposed to be for everyone, so more alternative music should be featured.

Arriane
Hurrah! The Stuffies!

whistle jacket
i just love them and i cant wait to be breathing the same air as them, kelly booth coming at you.

Siggy
went to guilfest last weekend and both wonder stuff and lightning seeds were excellent and yes the stuffies will play don't let me down gently and it's yer money i'm after baby!

Shell
Fantastic - cant believe The Lightniing Seeds are playing!! Cant wait now!

holdsworth
Taking my 6 month old grandson and introducting him to music. Jazz orchestra and the Classical music

Ross
Fireapple Red last year were mint!! should get some more metal and hardcore bands playing!

Rob
Hopefully Odd Shaped Head are playing again this year! they are immense!

paula
Honey Couture! The best new girlband for a long time.They sing great live,look fab and have great new tracks.Gonna be big!!!

M-RES
oh yes... the eight legged groove machine appearing in a park near you soon! nice :)

Rachel
Wow, The Wonder Stuff in Blackburn, who'd have thought it. I can't wait

Sharon Cooper
I'm keen to see The Wonder Stuff and I hope they play 'Don't Let Me Down Gently' and 'It's Your Money I'm After Baby'

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