Blackburn town centre will come alive this weekend as families across Lancashire are invited to enjoy three days of feel-good music.
The ‘Welcome Back to Blackburn’ summer shows, organised by Blackburn BID, funded by Blackburn with Darwen Council and supported by King George’s Hall, will run from today (Friday) until Sunday on stage on King William Street.
The free 25 minute shows by Pop Up Entertainment are open to all and will feature songs that everyone will know and love.
The shows will take place today at 1pm, 2.30pm and 4pm; on Saturday at 11am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm; and on Sunday at 11am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm.
On Thursday, a spokesperson for the council said: "Excitement is in the air this afternoon as the stage is set up in the town centre, ready for tomorrow's amazing 'Welcome Back to Blackburn' event."
Excitement is in the air this afternoon as the stage is set up in the town centre, ready for tomorrow's amazing 'Welcome Back to Blackburn' event! 🤩
— BwD Council (@blackburndarwen) July 29, 2021
Find all the details for show times this weekend: 👉 https://t.co/BgpNlt6uM7 pic.twitter.com/PpnNyhPxNu
Alongside the shows, the aim is to showcase local talented musicians and groups.
Blackburn town centre BID Manager, Catherine Price, said: “As Blackburn town centre shows the green shoots of recovery after being faced by such tight restrictions we are delighted to be able to host this Covid-secure event.
“The Welcome Back to Blackburn summer shows follow on from the success of the Blackburn Drive-In show in August 2020.
"We have once again joined forces with Pop Up Entertainment to provide an amazing event that everyone can enjoy for free.”
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