Festivals

Picnic & Party at the Riverside Riverside Gardens
14 - 15 August 2010, 1 - 9pm
Ilkley

Saturday’s Headline Act – Mike Sanchez

British singer, pianist and guitarist Mike Sanchez is one of the most exciting and charismatic performers of Rhythm & Blues and Rock 'n' Roll in the world today. His indelible image as a frenetic front man, pumping powerful boogie-woogie from the piano in a soaking suit, has won him fans from all over the world and attracted a following from many famous rock and blues legends who have lined up to work with him. Mike spent four years as a full-time member of Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, fronting the band alongside Georgie Fame, Beverly Skeete, Albert Lee, Andy Fairweather-Low and Eddie Floyd on their annual world tours.

Sunday’s Headline Act – The Great Pretender

In this tremendous one man show, Steve Littlewood draws on his 25 years experience as a musician, performer, and entertainer to present what is largely recognised as the most authentic Freddie Mercury tribute show in the business. Now in his 9th year, Steve Littlewood is still ... THE GREAT PRETENDER! Part of Ilkley's big weekend of free music, picnicking and partying. It all takes place under a big top at the Riverside Gardens.

Bingley Music Live
3, 4 & 5 September 2010
Myrtle Park, Bingley

Bingley Music Live is one of the Council’s 'flagship events' attracting the single biggest gathering of people in the district exclusively for a musical event.

Set in the picturesque grounds of Myrtle Park, this weekend indie/rock music festival has seen some of the UK’s most successful bands such as Editor, Doves, The Zutons, Calvin Harris, and Indie legends The Charlatans, Happy Mondays and Echo and the Bunnymen. The list gets longer with some of the industry’s brightest prospects like The Futureheads, Reverend and the Makers, Scouting for Girls, The Automatic and The Twang as well as breaking acts like White Belt Yellow Tag, V V Brown and Ebony Bones.

After last years sell-out event, another line up of stars and current festival acts are set to excite and entertain you live on stage at Bingley Music Live.

For comprehensive details of this festival see www.bingleymusiclive.com

Saltaire Festival Gala
18 & 19 September 2010, 1 - 5pm

The last weekend of Saltaire Festival features the return of the ever popular Gala in the wonderfully refurbished Roberts Park.

Featuring on Saturday 18th September - the sensational Cuban born Jazz violinist Omar Puente and his band Cubania. Also featuring legendary strongman John Evans with his unique brand of incredible heavyweight balancing entertainment.

Sunday 19th September features the now traditional dog show, a vintage car rally for the motor enthusiasts and on the stage - world acoustic duo Mambo Jambo.

Other attractions include: Free face painting, bouncy castles, craft make and do, circus skills workshops, children’s funfair rides.

Bring along the family for a fantastic afternoon out.