Thousands of people flocked to Colne Cricket Club as East 17 headlined a packed day of music, entertainment and family fun.
The Colne CC Music Festival transformed the cricket ground into a festival venue on Saturday, with tribute acts, local performers, street food, fairground rides and outdoor bars attracting crowds throughout the day.
The event culminated in a headline performance from 1990s pop stars East 17, who had fans singing along to hits including House of Love, It's Alright and Stay Another Day.
Colne Cricket Club Music Festival 2026 (Image: Adam Woodhouse)
One of the standout moments came during Stay Another Day, when members of the crowd were invited on stage wearing white coats in a nod to the music video's iconic look.
The festival featured a varied line-up throughout the day, including tribute performances celebrating Taylor Swift, K-Pop, Robbie Williams, and Oasis.
There was also a showcase for local and regional talent, with performances from Liverpool R&B duo Kulturess, Burnley College musical theatre students, and the Helen Green Academy of Dance.
After East 17's set, local band Sonus closed the event on the main stage.
Away from the music, festivalgoers enjoyed food from a range of vendors serving dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world, while fairground rides, face painting and festival hair activities kept younger visitors entertained.
VIP guests were also given the chance to meet East 17 during an exclusive session in the clubhouse.
Murray Dawson, managing director of Scott Dawson Advertising, said: "A huge amount of hard work has gone into making the Colne CC Music Festival happen, so to see thousands of people here enjoying themselves was absolutely fantastic.
"The atmosphere was brilliant from start to finish and seeing families, friends and music fans having such a great day together made all that work worthwhile."
Scott Earing, treasurer at Colne Cricket Club, added: "It was a really special day for everyone at Colne Cricket Club.
"Seeing the club bustling with so many people was wonderful, the entertainment was fabulous and there was a fantastic atmosphere throughout."
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