http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/ Preston and Leyland Citizen /leisure/music/ en-gb Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:12:20 +0000 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:12:20 +0000 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/resources/images/1001251/?type=rsslogo http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/ http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/5076140.Behind_the_scenes_at_Diana_Vickers__final_rehearsal_for_tour/?ref=rss It’s judgment day for Diana Vickers as she takes her dreams of pop stardom on the road. We were given exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the final rehearsal on the eve of her debut tour. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:02:08 +0000 99c9eb7d3bb39910eb2f135858acd0a9 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/5065696.VIDEO__East_Lancashire_s_The_Hollies_in_rock_hall_of_fame/?ref=rss East Lancashire band The Hollies have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:50:20 +0000 29deb21589c52c59ae9407b8d590b0aa http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/5065898.Blackburn_entrepreneur_found_faith_in_career_success/?ref=rss AN industry where “sex sells” might not seem an obvious career choice for a young Muslim woman. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:32:04 +0000 485275b67aa7763c25674263328db42a http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/5065712.Gig_review__Editors___Apollo__Manchester/?ref=rss There’s something a little bit uncool about Editors. Frontman Tom Smith has a likeable awkwardness on stage, he looks like a rock star but he doesn’t quite act like one. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:52:10 +0000 f5407c120d243990c9cae9d025e85424 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/5053243.Diana_Vickers_launches_video_for_debut_single/?ref=rss DIANA Vickers has taken another major step in her soaring career with the debut of her new video. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:08:42 +0000 afde289579c34e9bafd35df3efee0177 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/5022090.Pendle_choir_through_to_national_finals/?ref=rss A GROUP of singing ‘angels’ from Pendle are in the frame to win the prestigious BBC Choir of the Year contest after claiming victory in a regional heat. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:20:54 +0000 a2bde7b3bd3d08fc8782669165754b11 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/5020017.Burnley_viola_player_selected_to_perform_in_front_of_Prince_Edward/?ref=rss A TEENAGE viola player has been selected to perform alongside one of the country’s top choirs. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:32:15 +0000 58b092e546a3db968ad6e9bfd74fe5e7 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/5008983.Chart_topping_Oswaldtwistle_drummer_launches_mentor_scheme/?ref=rss Drummer Ged Lynch has had a number one hit with Black Grape, toured the world with Peter Gabriel and recorded with music legends including Tom Jones and Chrissie Hynde. Caroline Taylor spoke to him as he re-launched himself as a mentor for budding young drummers. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:06:15 +0000 872d0d7f5ef1d510f9e25a65110b215c http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/5006214.Burnley_jazz_club_looks_for_new_home/?ref=rss POPULAR matinee Jazz sessions which have taken place in Burnley every week for 25 years are in danger of ending following the closure of the pub which hosted them. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0000 da0611a9b242a855e3c9fa94493e3cc8 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/4992300.Nelson_schoolgirl_who_penned_pop_star_fan_letters_tracked_down/?ref=rss A DEVOTED fan who sent stylishly decorated letters to a 60s pop icon has been tracked down by the singing sensation. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:04:09 +0000 cd26b78931a259b3d56bbb4ea8f93d34 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/4887990.Dizzee_Rascal_backing_East_Lancashire_young_men_s_charity/?ref=rss WORLD-renowned rap star Dizzee Rascal has urged young people in East Lancashire to talk about their problems instead of bottling them up. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:37:09 +0000 0078ab12ee7899a74b43db3faec30efb http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/4886533.East_Lancashire_band_Shakeys_Brother_to_tour_America/?ref=rss AN unsigned band from East Lancashire which has achieved unprecedented acclaim is looking to break America. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:00:00 +0000 ca6f21c17293a93352d07950863bcfd9 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/4884217.Legendary_Pendle_soul_night_to_be_resurrected/?ref=rss AN iconic Motown and Northern Soul ‘all nighter’ venue is being brought back to life more than 40 years after it closed. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:49:29 +0000 185ed8fea61d509253cc10f6a192a8c1 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/4881103.Recognition_for_upcoming_East_Lancashire_acts/?ref=rss TWO of East Lancashire’s hottest musical acts have made it through the first round of the Live and Unsigned 2010 competition. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:43:19 +0000 320b9d2638f6c2365454a6edb80449f9 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/4870426.The_man_behind_Burnley_Mechanics__rise/?ref=rss THEATREGOERS in Burnley are spoilt for choice this season, with its best line-up in recent memory. We spoke to Kirk Worley, the man behind the venue's success. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:19:29 +0000 e47d11ea3f804413b41f0e9ab4efe4f8 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/4867336.Blackburn_rock_band_release_debut_album/?ref=rss BLACKBURN rock ’n’ roll band Mardigras Bombers have released their debut album. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:37:53 +0000 25fa7a83dcc3b05a403394e181117e09 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/4860782.Make_Lancashire_Safer_charity_single_on_sale_now/?ref=rss THE Best That I Can Be, a single recorded to raise awareness of anti-social behaviour in Lancashire, is now available to buy and download. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:53:54 +0000 9f1aafe18719939ea958135682ed5709 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/4856952.Pendle_record_label_hits_the_high_notes_again/?ref=rss A PENDLE record label has won a business prize following a year of success. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:20:56 +0000 8852eace1ea087fac0687042cf7021f6 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/4852128.Summerseat_s_singing_sisters_record_debut_single/?ref=rss TALENTED Rossendale twins got their new year off to a musical start — by recording their first CD single at the age of 14. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:49:14 +0000 0704e008737e75c068d82cb1e5d51ed6 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/4829184.Outdoor_drinking_could_return_to_Colne_Blues_Festival/?ref=rss AN outdoor drinking ban across Colne town centre could be lifted for four days this summer. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0000 ea4a2d0a1c8ac2b525f65bb6a1047c61 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/4828478.Music_news___Hollie_Steel_set_to_release_debut_album/?ref=rss BRITAIN’S Got Talent singer Hollie Steel is set to release her debut album this year, it has been revealed. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0000 08123da8aafc34fa8cc8c3d7418dbf49 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/4828485.Pioneering_Lancashire_music_service_up_for_national_award/?ref=rss A PIONEERING service which helps teachers with little musical knowledge and children who want to improve their music skills has been nominated for a national award. Fri, 01 Jan 2010 22:00:00 +0000 a16951e7c3ab1df4ebdff92b55cc636a http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/4826054.Nelson_schoolgirl_s_fan_letters_appear_in_60s_pop_star_s_autobiography/?ref=rss FAN LETTERS sent to a musical star of the 60s are set to be reproduced in his autobiography. Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:00:00 +0000 a7b80264af9075f7afbca31adfcbcfce http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/4817345.Nelson_ACE_centre_could_be_the_new_Imp/?ref=rss BOSSES at the ACE Centre in Nelson are determined the venue will follow in the footsteps of the town’s legendary Imperial Ballroom. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:00:00 +0000 dbba90bc3f43c68c1646be0e2bf614b1 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/4816594.Music_news_____Radio_shun____ruins_Hollie_Steel___s_hope_for_hit/?ref=rss BRITAIN’S Got Talent singer Hollie Steel’s mum has hit out after all major radio stations refused to play her daughter’s Christmas single. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:18:12 +0000 40834a2066fe1bf7a1924fd7c5334b4e http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/4814873.Music_news__Date_set_for_Diana_Vickers__debut_CD/?ref=rss FORMER X Factor contestant Diana Vickers is working on her first single and debut album, due for release in spring. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:28:14 +0000 9989ea9f9aa95ff20016c54fe699b633 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/4795435.End_of_2009_polls__East_Lancashire_celebrity_of_the_year/?ref=rss 2009 is almost over, which means it's time to cast your vote in the Lancashire Telegraph website's end-of-year polls. Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:40:00 +0000 923f75a2375a00ac6a78daf78a03c80a http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/4803980.Gig_review__The_Pogues___Apollo__Manchester/?ref=rss HERE’S a conundrum. How can somebody on the one hand apparently lack real charisma, yet on the other ooze a stage presence and sense of mischief that is unsurpassed? Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:26:48 +0000 ebd3139bb2a9e9f3f7cbeb47805cdebe http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/4803975.Gig_review__Marilyn_Manson___Academy_1__Manchester/?ref=rss MUSIC’S self-confessed anti-hero came, entertained and went without delivering the shock factor we have come to love/hate at his concerts. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:25:55 +0000 a5af7ac60e2bbd19000e0ec30e075cf3 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/leisure/music/4802188.Gig_review__Abba_The_Show___Arena__Manchester/?ref=rss SWEDEN came to Manchester as the phenomenal Abba The Show delighted an enthusiastic audience at the MEN Arena. 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