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Gang’s all here for a punk party

Last Gang drummer Stez Styx

8:38am Thursday 10th July 2008

Three decades after the spitting, green-haired, tartan-trousered beast that was punk rock had right-thinking people across the land thinking the apocalypse had finally arrived, Yeadon is set to get a taste of anarchy in the shape of The Last Gang In Town.

It’s Al over now as foursome disband

Bradford band This Et Al

8:38am Thursday 3rd July 2008

In November 2002, a group of four lads got together to form a band which, while it may not have shaken the earth to its very core, certainly helped to kickstart an interest in music coming out of Bradford once again.

Stars are homing in on the Drome

Robert Cray set the ball rolling at Picturedrome

8:35am Thursday 3rd July 2008

When Peter Carr puts on a big concert at Holmfirth Picturedrome – and in the past he’s had Hugh Cornwell from The Stranglers, Blue Oyster Cult and the legendary Al Kooper – Bradford folk flock to the place.

Swing back to the psychedelic Sixties

9:04am Thursday 26th June 2008

Psychedelic Swedes La Fleur Fatale are on their way to Shipley.

Brotherhood of Man still stand united...

Brotherhood Of Man

8:43am Thursday 26th June 2008

The summer of 1976 is often remembered for a record-breaking heatwave, plagues of ladybirds, widespread water bans – and a catchy little song called Save Your Kisses For Me.

Toyah’s still loud and proud!

Toyah

10:10am Thursday 19th June 2008

As a young teenager I prided myself on being a bit of a Toyah Willcox fan.

New Beehive is buzzing with soul

8:30am Thursday 19th June 2008

Northern Soul devotees from around the region are expected to descend on Bradford this weekend for a music session in the city centre.

The Beat goes on at Picturedrome

8:23am Thursday 19th June 2008

Holmfirth Picturedrome is fast gaining a reputation as a venue for big-name acts.

Muslim women find an outlet for their voices

Selina Ditty has gone into the recording studio as a result of encouragement from Deeyah

8:20am Thursday 12th June 2008

From arranged marriage to life in a post-9/11 world, the experiences and opinions of young Muslim women are expressed on a new album giving them a springboard into the music industry.

Billy Ocean set to deliver the hits

Billy Ocean

7:52am Thursday 12th June 2008

Soul star Billy Ocean, right, is heading for the Batley Frontier Club later this year, when he will be showcasing tracks from his first album in 15 years, Because I Love You, which is due to be released in September.


National News

Market towns tops for house prices

House price growth fell to lowest level for 12 years

Updated 3:06am Saturday 19th July 2008

Home-buyers are prepared to pay more for properties in market towns to benefit from the high quality of life the towns offer, research shows.


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