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Brass band to perform in town as part of summer celebration this weekend

Halifax band The Incident

Halifax band The Incident

Band hailed by Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins set to release debut single

Mike at work making music

Mike at work making music

Mike’s journey from post room to making music

Percussionist Polly McMillan plays the musical stones (Image: newsquest)

Percussionist Polly McMillan plays the musical stones (Image: newsquest)

Music evening featuring DJ sets and dhol drummers to be held at museum

The Bold Privateer

The Bold Privateer

Summer festival returns after successful debut last year

Fresh from Glastonbury, rock heroes IDLES delighted fans in West Yorkshire

Fresh from Glastonbury, rock heroes IDLES delighted fans in West Yorkshire

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Thousands enjoy explosive performance at iconic West Yorkshire venue

Sir Tom Jones performed to a sold-out crowd at Halifax's Piece Hall

Sir Tom Jones performed to a sold-out crowd at Halifax's Piece Hall

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PICTURES: Music legend Sir Tom Jones wows Piece Hall Crowd

Sir Tom Jones on stage at Piece Hall. Image: Cuffe and Taylor/The Piece Hall

Sir Tom Jones on stage at Piece Hall. Image: Cuffe and Taylor/The Piece Hall

Sir Tom Jones wows Piece Hall - were you there? Check out audience photos

The Cresters in 1963: Back row, left to right: John Harding, Malcolm Clark and Richard Harding. Johnnie Casson is in front

The Cresters in 1963: Back row, left to right: John Harding, Malcolm Clark and Richard Harding. Johnnie Casson is in front

St Bede's to rock ‘n’ roll to stand-up comedy: Celebrating Johnnie Casson

Children sing an impromptu performance of 'Wonderwall' at Shipley train station

Children sing an impromptu performance of 'Wonderwall' at Shipley train station

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Schoolchildren give cute impromptu 'Wonderwall' performance at train station

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Call for more pianos in public places to boost access to music

Aladdin is heading to the Alhambra. Pic: Deen Van Meer

Aladdin is heading to the Alhambra. Pic: Deen Van Meer

Calling young musicians... You could play with Aladdin orchestra on Alhambra stage!

Rick Astley delighted a sold-out crowd at Piece Hall. Images: Cuffe and Taylor/The Piece Hall

Rick Astley delighted a sold-out crowd at Piece Hall. Images: Cuffe and Taylor/The Piece Hall

Rick Astley wows the Piece Hall crowd - spot anyone you know?

Razzel Dazzle ‘Em...Chicago returns to the Alhambra. Pic: Tristam Kenton

Razzel Dazzle ‘Em...Chicago returns to the Alhambra. Pic: Tristam Kenton

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A Neighbours legend , sport stars, Strictly stars: Bradford Theatres' new season

Bradford Cathedral

Bradford Cathedral

Grammy winning musician comes to Bradford Cathedral

Young people taking a bow after a performance - picture by Mahshid Alavizadeh

Young people taking a bow after a performance - picture by Mahshid Alavizadeh

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Free festival for under 20s to be held in Bradford city centre

Tom Odell on stage at Piece Hall. Images: The Piece Hall and Cuffe and Taylor

Tom Odell on stage at Piece Hall. Images: The Piece Hall and Cuffe and Taylor

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'One of the most beautiful places' Tom Odell wows fans at Piece Hall

Bradford Accordion Band and Hot Aire! Concert Band are celebrating summer in style

Bradford Accordion Band and Hot Aire! Concert Band are celebrating summer in style

'Join us for musical beach party on a sunshine stage in Keighley this July'

Ian Harding, right, has overcome a battle with Long Covid to release The Mighty Muskrat's new album Coming Home

Ian Harding, right, has overcome a battle with Long Covid to release The Mighty Muskrat's new album Coming Home

Bradford man overcomes Long Covid to celebrate release of band's new album

Air on stage at Piece Hall. Images: The Piece Hall/Cuffe and Taylor

Air on stage at Piece Hall. Images: The Piece Hall/Cuffe and Taylor

Coolest concert of the summer: French duo Air were spectacular at Piece Hall

Legendary Canadian rocker Bryan Adams entertained crowds at the Piece Hall on Sunday

Legendary Canadian rocker Bryan Adams entertained crowds at the Piece Hall on Sunday

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Legendary Bryan Adams rocks the Piece Hall as crowd basks in glorious sunshine

Grace Jones thrilled fans at the historic venue. Images: The Piece Hall/Cuffe and Taylor

Grace Jones thrilled fans at the historic venue. Images: The Piece Hall/Cuffe and Taylor

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Amazing Grace! Disco queen thrills sun-soaked Piece Hall with sensational show

The fun day offers a range of activities for children

The fun day offers a range of activities for children

'We pride ourselves on welcoming families to our beer, food and music festival'

Falling at their feet...Crowded House at the Piece Hall. Images: The Piece Hall/Cuffe and Taylor

Falling at their feet...Crowded House at the Piece Hall. Images: The Piece Hall/Cuffe and Taylor

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Review: They brought the weather with them! Crowded House rock Piece Hall

Nile Rodgers and CHIC performed to a sold out crowd at the Piece Hall in Halifax

Nile Rodgers and CHIC performed to a sold out crowd at the Piece Hall in Halifax

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Nile Rodgers and CHIC put on show before sold out crowd at Piece Hall

Craig Revel Horwood has announced his debut solo album. Image: Westway Music

Craig Revel Horwood has announced his debut solo album. Image: Westway Music

'I've poured my heart and soul into this': Strictly judge to perform in Bradford

Nile Rodgers delivered hit after hit at Piece Hall. Images: The Piece Hall/Cuffe and Taylor

Nile Rodgers delivered hit after hit at Piece Hall. Images: The Piece Hall/Cuffe and Taylor

Review: 'A cracking set of disco floor-fillers': Nile Rodgers and CHIC at Piece Hall

More pictures of inside Bradford Live are expected to be released soon

More pictures of inside Bradford Live are expected to be released soon

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'Bradford Live certainly will open as an entertainment venue - and it looks amazing'

Fans enjoyed Sheryl Crow's performance at the Piece Hall

Fans enjoyed Sheryl Crow's performance at the Piece Hall

Nine-time Grammy award winner performs at 'crazy beautiful' Piece Hall

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Your questions answered about NEC Group as building work on Bradford Live nears end

HMV's new store is to open in The Broadway later this week

HMV's new store is to open in The Broadway later this week

The Broadway shopping centre, Bradford

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Finishing touches being made to new Broadway store set to open later this week

John Power, left, and Mike Peters

John Power, left, and Mike Peters

Acclaimed singers/musicians heading to Glusburn as part of UK tours

Blondie opened Live at The Piece Hall 2024 on Friday night

Blondie opened Live at The Piece Hall 2024 on Friday night

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Record-breaking summer of music begins at The Piece Hall

Blondie delivered a storming set at Piece Hall. Image: Live at The Piece Hall

Blondie delivered a storming set at Piece Hall. Image: Live at The Piece Hall

Cultural attractions

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Review: Super cool Debbie Harry defies the rain as Blondie rocks Piece Hall

The Weeping Willows are

The Weeping Willows are

Radio 2 DJ will join acclaimed folk duo for Saltaire gig

The Rattlers - Spike is centre. Pic: Derek AJ Lister

The Rattlers - Spike is centre. Pic: Derek AJ Lister

'Spike was a rock n roll piano genius who had us shaking, rocking and rolling!'

Photo of BD:isLIT by Louie Halam Chance

Photo of BD:isLIT by Louie Halam Chance

UK City of Culture 2025

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Glimpse of Bradford City of Culture events planned for 2025 as first grant unveiled

Gareth Gates has announced a new tour

Gareth Gates has announced a new tour

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Bradford popstar announces new UK tour - here's how to get tickets

A spectacular summer of live music at Piece Hall begins tonight. Pic: Ellis Robinson

A spectacular summer of live music at Piece Hall begins tonight. Pic: Ellis Robinson

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Summer of live music at Piece Hall opens tonight - and tickets are selling out fast

John and Josie with hotel manager David Crossley who worked for them at the Midland

John and Josie with hotel manager David Crossley who worked for them at the Midland

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Former Midland Hotel owners return for weekend music festival

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Pictures provide a glimpse inside Bradford Live

Black Lace star Colin Gibb, right, who has died aged 70, with bandmate Alan Barton

Black Lace star Colin Gibb, right, who has died aged 70, with bandmate Alan Barton

Tributes paid to Bradford hitmaker Colin Gibb, best known for novelty tune Agadoo

Capital has launched the first ever radio station in the UK dedicated to a single artist, and that artist is pop sensation Taylor Swift.

Capital has launched the first ever radio station in the UK dedicated to a single artist, and that artist is pop sensation Taylor Swift.

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Radio station dedicated to Taylor Swift launches across the UK - how to listen

The Bradford Hindu Council's Harmony Festival showcased different art forms

The Bradford Hindu Council's Harmony Festival showcased different art forms

Show takes people on a journey through India with storytelling, dance, and song

BD: Festival, produced by Bradford Council, is coming back to the city this July

BD: Festival, produced by Bradford Council, is coming back to the city this July

UK City of Culture 2025

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Circus fun, shows, and 'pop-karaoke-parade-party' planned for festival in Bradford

The Broadway in Bradford city centre

The Broadway in Bradford city centre

The Broadway shopping centre, Bradford

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First pictures emerge of what new Broadway store will look like

Blondie will launch a summer of live music at the Piece Hall. Pic: Piece Hall

Blondie will launch a summer of live music at the Piece Hall. Pic: Piece Hall

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Piece Hall's summer of live music - here's what to expect

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Calls for clarity on Bradford Live continue after key announcement on axed shows

The overall cost of the Bradford Live project was put at £22million in 2019, according to Bradford Council documents at that time

The overall cost of the Bradford Live project was put at £22million in 2019, according to Bradford Council documents at that time

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Disappointment after Bradford Live shows cancelled - amid further calls for answers

Building work on Bradford Live earlier this month

Building work on Bradford Live earlier this month

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Two shows scheduled for Bradford Live are cancelled

James Sammon is re-releasing his hit, Blurred. Pic: John Bolloten

James Sammon is re-releasing his hit, Blurred. Pic: John Bolloten

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Bradford DJ re-releases his Top 10 chart hit - 30 years on

Some of the names on the Bradford Lit Festival line-up

Some of the names on the Bradford Lit Festival line-up

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Miriam Margolyes, Jeremy Corbyn, and Sara Pascoe on Bradford Lit Festival line-up

Gareth Gates is set to perform in Bradford tomorrow

Gareth Gates is set to perform in Bradford tomorrow

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Bradford-born star Gareth Gates to perform on stage in city music venue

Bruce Springsteen plays through the rain at the Stadium of Light, May 22, 2024. Photo by Dave Lawrence

Bruce Springsteen plays through the rain at the Stadium of Light, May 22, 2024. Photo by Dave Lawrence

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Rock legend gives fans 'finest concert experiences of their lives' - review

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