In preparation for the Festival

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Sat 13/5, 10:00 - 15:30 - Lancashire Music Hub presents 

Jazz Day 2023

St Michaels CE High School, Astley Road, Chorley PR7 1RS

Youth Jazz musicians of all levels and abilities are invited to a FREE Jazz Workshop Day. An event, run by Lancashire Music Service and their professional tutors

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Official Festival Start Date

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Sun 21/5, 19:30 - 22:00 - Munch Manship

Plays the Music of Sonny Rollins

The Boatyard @ The New Continental, South Meadow Lane, PR1 8JP

An allstar assembly of some of the regions finest musicians featuring Munch Manship, John Bailey, Caroline Boaden, and Gary Culshaw

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The Festival of Music and Culture proudly presents

Mon 22/5, Doors 18:30 for 19:00 - 20:30 - Beginners Guide to Running Music Events 

The Ferret, Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ

Have you ever thought about putting on your own event but don't know where to start? It's time to make ideas reality. Come and find out how you can do this in an inclusive, relaxed, informal workshop. 

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Wed 24/5, 18:30 - 20:00 - Lostock Hall Academy Street Project 

The Boatyard @ The New Continental, South Meadow Lane, PR1 8JP

Young people from Lostock Hall Academy co-create a multimedia project including music, visual arts, dance and acting, with local artists. Come and see the final piece

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Wed 24/5, 19:00 - 20:00 - Accessibility All Areas 

Online via bit.ly/accessibiltyallareas

Don’t miss this celebration of emerging talent from the North West, in a showcase of original material from music makers with disabilities and neurodivergence. 

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This event will be captioned and a media alternative transcript will be available. 

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Click here for further information on AAA

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The Festival of Music and Culture proudly presents

Wed 24/5, 19:00 - 23:55 - Mid Week Mix Up - Open Decks feat. special guest Oldskool89 (Vinyl Set) and the Promethean Circus  

The Ferret, Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ

 An opportunity to bring your tunes and play your own set. 

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No booking required to attend - If you want to play contact The Ferret - info@theferret.live

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Thurs 25/5, 22:00 - 01:00 - Mollywood Night feat. DJ Geoffrey Rex

The Ferret, Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ 

An evening celebrating Indian popular music

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Fri 26/5, 12:00 - 13:00 - Surround 

Room ME216 Media Factory, UCLan, PR1 1JN 

‘Surround’ showcases the power and potential of 5.1 surround sound. Experience sound in a way that transcends traditional stereo.

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Fri 26/5, 13:00 - 16:00 - 'Immersed in Wisteria' EP Launch Event

Theatre ME002, Media Factory, UCLan, PR1 1JN 

'Immersed in 'Wisteria'' celebrates the debut EP release from Lancashire based singer/songwriter, Leah Eccles. With corresponding visuals by Leah. Please join in this walk-through event, that combines music and colour, and will have you 'Immersed in 'Wisteria'

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Sat 27/5, 12:00 - 13:00 - Kortzer - Dystopian Evolution

Online via bit.ly/dystopianevolution

Dystopian Evolution is a leftfield exploritary audio visual piece created by Kortzer & Searle Visual Media journeying through nature and it's evolution alongside man via the means of visual and sonic elements

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May cause siezures for people with photosensitive epilepsy, viewer descretion is advised.

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No booking required - View online at advertised time!

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Mon 29/5, 18:30 - 21:00 - Preston Music Stories

featuring 

The Soundskills Acoustic Scratch Band

Soundskills, Brookfield, PR2 6UE

Come to the premiere of a film about the joy of music making in Preston

@Soundskills. Plus, an opportunity to play for budding singers, ukulele players, guitarists, tambourine shakers, violin players and more. Come and join in

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Tue 30/5, 18:30 - 20:00 - Djembe Jam Participatory Workshop

Theatre Studio 1, Media Factory, UCLan, PR1 1JN

Using traditional rhythms, we will build energetic patterns on drums, bells and shakers. Instruments provided

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Wed 31/5, 18:30 - 20:00 - Samba Funk Drum Participatory Workshop

Theatre Studio 1, Media Factory, UCLan, PR1 1JN

Join the Worldwise Samba Drummers to learn a high-energy samba funk pattern 

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Thurs 1/6, 18:30 - 20:00 - Bell-ringing for Beginners

Participatory Workshop

Theatre Studio 1, Media Factory, UCLan, PR1 1JN

Learn simple patterns and tunes for the handbells enjoying the process of creating rich, clear, beautiful music as a team

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Fri 2/6, 18:30 - 20:00 - Simple A Capella Singing

Theatre Studio 1, Media Factory, UCLan, PR1 1JN

In this singing workshop, open to anyone, simple unaccompanied song lines will be put together to create beautiful harmonies

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The Festival of Music and Culture proudly presents

Fri 2/6, 19:30 - 22:00 - Transcendency

The Ferret, Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ

No judgement, just music! A cross-genre journey of musical discovery through acoustic and downtempo electronica.

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Sat 3/6, 14:00 - 16:00 - Young Jazz on the Square 

Winckley Square, PR1 3JJ

This event is for young music makers to showcase their talent. The bill includes Lancashire Schools Jazz Orchestra, Live/ Circuit, Jane Constance (Winner of the VOICE KIDS France) and Cold Bath Street. If you would like to play there is still time to apply for a slot if you email trigg@uclan.ac.uk

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No booking required - Just turn up!

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Sun 4/6, Doors 19:00 - Outlier 

The Ferret, Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ

Live music from the Northern jazz and fusion powerhouse

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Mon 5/6, 18:30 - 20:00 - John Bailey's Introduction to Jazz Guitar Workshop

The Ferret, Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ

Learn the fundamentals, pick up tips and tricks from one of the finest jazz guitarists in the country

Basic guitar playing abilities and your own acoustic instrument are required to participate, but spectators are welcome.

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Tue 6/6, 10:00 - 16:30 - Diversity and Inclusivity

in the Music Industry Conference

Theatre Studio 1, Media Factory, UCLan, PR1 1JN

Academic papers from 10am, industry panels from 1pm, plus networking.

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Tue 6/6, 19:00 - 21:00 - Dinner Jazz with the Zoe Gilby Trio

Bistrot Pierre. 83b Fishergate, PR1 2NJ

Enjoy dinner at one of Preston's finest eateries, and the amazing talent of Award Winning vocalist Zoe Gilby 

Music between 19:30 - 21:30. Restaurant hours apply for dining.

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Tue 6/6, 20:00 - 22:00 - Jay's Open Mic Mixtape Jam with Aziz Ibrahim

The Ferret, Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ

 DJ Johnny Jay and Aziz Ibrahim take over The Ferret for the return of their legendary Open Mic night! This event is the perfect opportunity to come with whatever you make music with and share your music and culture. 

 

No booking required to attend or play - Just turn up!

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Wed 7/6, 19:00 - 23:55 - Open Decks Take Over Jazz Funk and Latin Special 

The Ferret, Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ

 An opportunity to spin the wheels and throw down some jazzy tunes. 

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No booking required to attend - If you want to play contact The Ferret - info@theferret.live

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Wed 7/6, 13:30 - 15:00 - Beginners Guide to Music Making on Mobile Devices (Smart Phones and Tablets) with Aziz Ibrahim

Theatre Studio 1, Media Factory, UCLan, PR1 1JN

Aziz Ibrahim will help you get started and show you how to make and perform music on a mobile device. You can sit, watch and listen, or bring a mobile device with you and play.   

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Fri 9/6, Doors 19:30 - An Evening with Tim Staffell 

The Boatyard @ the New Continental, South Meadow Lane, PR1 8JP

Don't miss this one-off opportunity to hear Tim play some of his greatest tunes and tell his fascinating story from his early days in Smile, right to the present day, plus an audience Q&A session. This event will be filmed for public release. By attending you are consenting to being included in any resulting media or publication

 

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Sat 10/6, 12:00 - 19:00 - The Finale - Jazzin' the Park 

A Festival on Winckley Square, PR1 3JJ

 

No booking required - Just turn up!

 

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