Sunday - Lancaster Music Festival
Age Range: All ages!
It’s that time of year again – Lancaster Music Festival is BACK!
Last year the Gregson was voted by YOU as the third best venue in all of Lancaster. That’s a tough act to follow – but we’re back with a bigger and more diverse set of fantastic musicians than ever before! In fact, we are the BUSIEST venue in the city – with 40+ free events!
To cap off the week we have an incredible eclectic mix of classical stings, experimental Chinese, Cabaret and Burlesque, the super fun Do You Like Worms? and the high energy Ska outfit Guns of Navarone.
See below for the full Sunday line-up, or click here to see the line-up for the entire weekend.
Sunday 13th October
11am-4.30pm – STRINGS SUNDAY
An afternoon showcasing the best of strings-based music from around the world. Olive Bar
-11am-12.30pm – Chinese Music Masterclass
Pipa and guqin virtuoso Cheng Yu leads a masterclass to perform the Chinese traditional piece Jasmine Flower with a combination of Chinese and western instruments. Local musicians and singers are encouraged to bring their own instruments to play Chinese melodies and to sing the songs in Chinese and have a go on Chinese instruments.
-1-1.45pm – Tian Qiyi
Chinese experimental musicians.
-2.15-3pm – William Jack
Contemporary classical cello.
-3.30-4.30pm – Becky Langan
Fingerstyle guitarist.
11am-12pm – EURODANCE WORKSHOP
Come and learn some folk dances from continental Europe in an inclusive and fun environment. The Hall
12.30-1.30pm – QUEER COMMUNITY CHOIR WORKSHOP
A fun and friendly, LGBTQ+ singing group. No experience is needed- just the will to sing. The Hall
2-4pm – GREGSON COMMUNITY CHOIRS
The Gregson is home to more community choirs than any other venue in Lancashire. We’re showcasing community singing with a range of different choirs that all call the Gregson home in this relaxed performance. The Hall
2.30-4.30pm – FAMILY SECRET FILM SCREENING
Join us in the Gregson’s Secret Cinema for an even-more-secret film screening. Suitable for all ages. Film rated PG. Secret Cinema
5-6pm – THE GREGSON FAMILY MUSIC QUIZ
A special musical edition of our monthly quiz – hosted by Andy East! Cafe Bar
6-6.45pm – MIKE ‘THE MIC’ POTTER
Swing maestro and one-man band. The Hall
7-8.30pm – GUNS OF NAVARONE
Fast paced, high energy ska and rocksteady to get you dancing! The Hall
8pm-late – LANCASTER BURLESQUE AND CABARET SOCIETY PRESENTS: DAS KUNST KABARETT
Lancaster Music Festival’s most daring event! Immerse yourself in a traditional jazz-and-blues-infused cabaret featuring dazzling drag, side-splitting poetry, sultry burlesque, live vocals, and a host of other tantalizing performances. Olive Bar
9-11pm – DO YOU LIKE WORMS?
Local four piece rock band pulling in indie and folk influences to play catchy originals with a quirky twist. The Hall
About Lancaster Music Festival
Lancaster Music Festival are one of the UK’s largest urban music festivals. With over 500 performances from more than 300 artists – almost all of them free – plus musical theatre, dance, art and workshops, there will be something for everyone to enjoy, no matter what age or musical taste. Visit their website for more information about this year’s festival: lancastermusicfestival.com.