LIVE music is set to return to Ilkley bandstand from July 4 as long as Covid rules allow.

The Ilkley Bandstand Charity has issued a list of bands due to perform there over the next few months.The return of music is set to kick off with Chevin Jazz, from 12 am till 2pm on Sunday, July 4.The band 400 roses will perform on Saturday, July 10, from 12 noon to 1pm. Salsa Como loco will take to the stage from 12 noon to 4pm on Sunday, July 11.

Soul Jazz will appear from 1.15pm to 4pm on Saturday, July 17. The Bring me sunshine trio will keep the crowds entertained from 12 noon to 1pm on Sunday, July 18.

Hurricane Blue will perform from 2pm to 4pm on Sunday, July 25.Clifton and Lightcliffe A band will perform from 2pm to 4pm on Saturday, July 31.Two Rivers will appear at the bandstand from 12 noon to 2pm on Sunday, August 1. A series of other bands are also due to appear during August and September.