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East Lancashire star Lucien Laviscount moves into music biz with first single

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:55:15 +0000

TELEVISION heart-throb Lucien Laviscount is making a move into the music business with his debut single.

Folk star Becky Unthank meets students at Burnley College

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:00:00 +0000

A LEADING folk singer has been lending her ear to musical students for a masterclass at Burnley College.

Burnley Blues festival to return to 3 days over May bank holiday

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:10:00 +0000

BURNLEY’s iconic blues festival looks set to return to three days next year.

Darwen Live headliners to be decided by online vote

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:38:25 +0000

AN X Factor-style vote will determine who headlines Darwen Live festival next year.

East Lancashire singer Redd big in Germany

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000

WITH VIDEO: An East Lancashire singer is on the verge of stardom after recording a hit single with global superstars Akon and Snoop Dogg.

Starsailor singer drops in for Blackburn College recording session

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:30:00 +0000

BUDDING television producers at Blackburn College put their skills into practice when James Walsh of Starsailor visited their studio for a recording session.

X-Factor reprieve for Chorley soldier Jonjo Kerr

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:50:00 +0000

UPDATE: Chorley soldier Jonjo Kerr has been handed a shock return to the X-Factor.

Buy Stone Roses tickets and coach travel through the Lancashire Telegraph

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:00:00 +0100

Tickets for The Stone Roses comeback shows go on sale today at 9.30am – and you can buy them through the Lancashire Telegraph.

90 years of magic as Blackburn's King George’s Hall reaches another special milestone

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:50:00 +0100

As East Lancashire’s largest entertainment venue King George’s Hall celebrates its 90th anniversary we takes a look through the history books at the famous Blackburn landmark.

Jonjo Kerr's disappointment at early X Factor exit

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:30:00 +0100

SINGING soldier Jonjo Kerr regrets never having the chance to be judged by the public after being booted off the X Factor by his own mentor.

Burnley-born Hollies drummer looks back on glittering career

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:08:32 +0100

In the 1960s they were East Lancashire’s answer to The Beatles and after nearly 50 years they’re still going strong, with a full UK tour for autumn 2011. We spoke to one of the area’s most famous residents — The Hollies’ drummer Bobby Elliott.

Chorley X Factor hopeful Jonjo Kerr booted off

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:58:08 +0100

CHORLEY soldier Jonjo Kerr was tonight booted off the X Factor by his own mentor.

Chorley soldier's anxious wait for tonight's X Factor results

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 17:57:36 +0100

The X Factor judges Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh, Tulisa Contostavlos and Kelly Rowland will tonight be forced to kick one of their own acts off the reality show.

X-Factor hopeful Jonjo determined to give his all

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 11:00:00 +0100

HIS PREVIOUS performances may only have been in front of a few dozen people in pubs or family gatherings but X-Factor hopeful Jonjo Kerr is determined to give his all when he performs in front of an estimated TV audience of 11 million tonight.

Call for Lancashire to support Chorley X-Factor star Jonjo

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:00:00 +0100

THE family of singing soldier Jonjo Kerr say he is a “born entertainer” who will relish the chance to sing before the nation.

Chorley singer makes it through to X Factor finals

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:49:04 +0100

Lancashire soldier Jonjo Kerr made it through to the live finals on the X Factor last night.

Pendle noise-row festival will seek new site

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:49:06 +0100

THE organisers of a controversial music festival have defended the event, but said they will find a new location for next year.

Fury at noise at Pendle music festival

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:03:11 +0100

NOISE from a ‘secret’ music festival kept angry residents awake into the early hours this weekend.

Blackburn MC Nas-T bids for Bollywood fame

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:41:27 +0100

A Blackburn MC is to jet off to India in the hope of making it on a Bollywood soundtrack.

Ramsbottom Festival to return next year

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:46:32 +0100

THE Ramsbottom Festival will return next year, it has been confirmed.