Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
Antonín Dvořák Carnival Overture Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade Martyn Brabbins conductor Inmo Yang violin BBC Philharmonic Pre-concert talk: Free, one hour before the concert. “Stinking Music” was how one Brahms-loving critic described Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto (the two were big rivals), but audiences have gone on to prove him really rather wrong, […]
The Farm
Famed for hits ‘All Together Now’ and ‘Groovy Train’. Catapulted at speed into overdue fame by the runaway success of their Number 1 album, Spartacus, in 1991, featuring all-time classic, indie dancefloor singles, ‘Groovy Train’ and ‘All Together Now’, The Farm was originally formed in 1984. The Farm hold a distinct place in British popular […]
Jazz Weekend
Over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend, there will be concerts, a sax workshop, a tea dance, and more at Carlisle Cathedral. The weekend begins on Friday 2 May, with an opening night concert, as Tommaso Starace (sax), Martin Longhawn (Hammond organ), and Steve Hanley (drums) are welcomed to the Fratry Hall stage for an […]
‘Why We Sing’ Children’s Concert
Carlisle Cathedral’s Outreach Programme works with hundreds of schoolchildren from across the Diocese, and three times a year pupils come together for a grand concert inside the cathedral – the programme includes popular tunes for everyone, including choral standards, musical numbers, and pop songs. ‘Be Our Guest’ at this ‘Wicked’ evening of ‘Dazzling’ show tunes […]
Just Radiohead
Just Radiohead replicate and perform the astonishing music of one the nation’s most influential, versatile, and talented bands. Showcasing tracks from the explosive post grunge debut of ‘Pablo Honey’ through to the beautiful and most recent art rock album release ‘A Moon Shaped Pool’, the band captures a memento at each stop along the entire […]
GANS
GANS write music about love and hate. GANS was born in late 2023 over a shared love of noise, literature, and late night shebeens. Six tracks released since December 2023. Latest track ‘In Time’ was ‘B-Listed’ at BBC 6 Music and has amassed over 50 plays across all stations at the time of writing. GANS […]
Reggae And Ska Night
A mixture of original live tunes and covers of reggae / ska classics! Kahuna are an explosive ska-punk six-piece formed in 2016 in Newcastle. The band provide a fresh take on the familiar ska-punk sound, combining upbeat infectious ska rhythms with playful, catchy melodies, and an unrelenting DIY punk-rock ethos. They’ve supported acts such as […]
U2UK
U2UK’s shows are a two-hour-plus celebration of U2’s history, featuring tailored lighting scenes, costumes, and video playback to recreate the moments that fans loved the most about U2’s live tours over the past 40 years. Songs spanning U2’s entire career, who have earned a reputation as ‘The World’s Greatest Rock Band’, are played with immense […]
The Meteors
Formed in South London in 1980, they are considered the first verifiable psychobilly band, with their blend of the “themes of horror, punk, and rockabilly”. Their albums ‘In Heaven’ (1981) and ‘Wreckin’ Crew’ (1983) are considered landmarks of the early years of the genre.
Ten Tonne Dozer
Ten Tonne Dozer – Rugged Shetland Islands gutsy groove metal full of blood, sweat, broken strings, and smashed sheep skulls. Kraken Waker – A loud band from northeast England. A three-piece, who are fans of big riffs and grooves, they also have an ear for a good hook. Kraken Waker won the 2024 Metal to […]
