Gaynor Connor is a fantastic female vocalist who has spent years with the BBC and is a regular Cruise Ship entertainer.

Will Barrow is a funny, funny comedian who has just been voted Midlands Top Entertainer of the Year for 2013.

Michael Berry comperes in his usual way along with our Musical Director Colin Hilton.

Recently formed from a number of high caliber bands, Mama are dedicated to reproducing the sights and sounds of a high octane contemporary Genesis rock concert with great musicianship and a full light show. The music selection features the classic material from the full history of the band.

Mama contains a host of musicians from Merseyside and Bolton areas. They are led by frontman and lead vocalist John Wilkinson, highly acclaimed for his ability to deliver on the Phil Collins vocal sound of Genesis with power, passion and total precision.

On keyboards, the band benefits from the technical wizardary of John Comish.

Stunning guitars are provided by Mark Comish, backed up with the rock solid technical playing of James Cooper on drums and Mark Conroy on bass.

Performing all eras of Genesis and related solo works, Mama is a UK based Genesis tribute band

As you’ve probably noticed, Mama is an ‘all era’ Genesis tribute band. To this end, they perform pieces from every era of Genesis from the early Peter Gabriel Genesis albums, right through the Phil Collins era in the 70s and 80s and up to the final Genesis studio album, We Can’t Dance.

The UK Pink Floyd Tribute Band Show

Delivering a Powerful and Spectacular two-hour show of Pink Floyd's greatest hits, with lights, lasers and dynamic sound... you'll find it all with The UK Pink Floyd Tribute Show.

The UK Pink Floyd Tribute Show (UKPFTS / UKFloyd) gives fans a treat for the ears with a full two hour set and a feast for the eyes with a spectacular light and laser show.

The show spans almost three decades of Pink Floyd's history, from the first track on their very first album to the last chimes of 'The Division Bell', the Floyd's final studio album released in 1994. Performing classics such as 'Astronomy Domine', 'Shine on You Crazy Diamond', 'Another Brick in the Wall' and 'Comfortably Numb', as well as tracks from the seminal 'Dark Side of the Moon' album.

The Band have spent a lot of time and investment into getting the sound, show and performance just right, and we're sure you'll come away with the feeling that you've been watching and listening to the real thing!

The Hollywood Bees are a superb and faithful reproduction of the original 60’s legends The Hollies, and in this spellbinding show they will recreate hits such as ‘Here I Go Again’, ‘Just One Look’, ‘Bus Stop’, ‘Jennifer Eccles’, ‘On A Carousel’, ‘Carrie Anne’, ‘Look Through Any Window’, ‘He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother’ and many more that were synonymous with this classic band. Bringing their interpretation of those wonderful Hollies hits, powerful, distinctive, catchy melodies with trademark harmonies treated in their own fashion but still holding true to the Hollies original recordings. An amazing nostalgic musical step back into the past!

"Get your hair out of curlers, time to get your butts outta bed, get down your hats and your baggage ... and get off to Thwaites Empire Theatre"

The Thwaites Empire proudly presents THE GERRY GRAHAM'S MUSIC HALL

starring NEIL HURST from the North Pier, Blackpool.

MISS LOUIS FRANC from London.

MR GERRY GRAHAM - comedian.

BILLY BEDLAM - Comedy Instrumentalist.

THE ZOE TAYLOR GAIETY DANCERS.

Your worthy Chairman GRAHAM SMITH.

Music Direction by the "COLIN HILTON SOUND"

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COME ON DOWN and have a jolly good night at THE MUSIC HALL!

In aid of the Roof Appeal and it is the inaugaration of the proscenium arch.

For their penultimate concert with us this year Blackburn and Darwen Band have chosen a programme to appeal to true band afficianados. Showcasing many of their outstanding soloists this is a concert to savour.

The band return for their final concert with us in the 2013 season on

November 8th.

For details of all the band's concerts visit www.blackburnanddarwenband.co.uk

“Mad About Abba” is wowing audiences across the country. Now in their third decade Voulez Vous still capture the sheer brilliance of ABBA. With close to forty costume changes within the show, this attention to detail means that perfection is the only solution to making this show sparkle with Abbasesque brilliance. You all know the songs, come along and join in

“Thank you, Abba, for the music”

Paul Antony as David Bowie, known as Pop Up Bowie, a stunning tribute to David Bowie.

Paul Antony performs the greatest hits of David Bowie from every era of 'the guy's' career, from the 70s through the 90s and beyond.

A huge fan of the great man, Paul's vocal and visual likeness to Bowie is unbelievable.  Backed by a fantastic band of experienced pro-musicians, the show provides a pulsating night of pure authentic Bowie.

As a Bowie lookalike Paul is due to appear in the Ron Howard Hollywood blockbuster film Rush (due for release Autumn 2013).

In the words of the David Bowie Official Fan Club... "Amazing."

"Pop Up Bowie had us spellbound." Lucy Johnston, Daily Express

"I think you have really nailed the vocal on Let's Dance - got him off to a tee." Sarah Sheppard

"Amazing!" Diego Neon (award-winning Bowie impersonator)

A collection of music and song from Modern to Gilbert and Sullivan to showtime.