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BGR Events @bgrevents.bsky.social · 16h

Thanks to independent for opportunities to promote This time @kathrynandsean.bsky.social at #hebdenbridge #livemusic text 07731661053 or via @wegottickets.bsky.social

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Troubadour Collective @troubadour-collect.bsky.social · 15d

I found some bluegrass in the middle of the woods in Central Park! This is the Rachel Herman Trio with "Blue Ridge Cabin Home" #nyc #newyorkcity #centralpark #livemusic

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BGR Events @bgrevents.bsky.social · 11d

Gig TONIGHT with Phil Beer of @showofhands.bsky.social Albion Band etc etc #hebdenbridge #livemusic #folkmusic #blues #fiddle #slideguitar #pieandpeas Some tix on the door or via @wegottickets.bsky.social

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TodmordenTweets and HebdenHashtags @todmordentweets.bsky.social · 19d

Don't miss out on Phil Beer in just over a week at Wadsworth Community Centre in Old Town, #HebdenBridge.

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BGR Events @bgrevents.bsky.social · 27d

The multi-instrumentalist half of Show of Hands, member of Feast of Fiddles -o'ne of the most popular ambassadors for acoustic roots music. A dazzling instrumentalist, he is perhaps best known as a top flight fiddler’ also sings a bit at #hebdenbridge @wegottickets.bsky.social

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TodmordenTweets and HebdenHashtags @todmordentweets.bsky.social · 19d

When the nights are in and great #Music, good company and pie, peas and a pint are what it takes to warm your cockles.

Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman

Saturday 25th October, 6.45pm doors for a 7.45pm start.
Wadsworth Community Centre, Old Town, #HebdenBridge

#Folk

wegottickets.com/event/654804

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TodmordenTweets and HebdenHashtags @todmordentweets.bsky.social · 19d

We are so lucky in the #UpperCalderValley to have great #Music in so many special #Venues.

Here's a festive show at #Mytholmroyd Community Centre from A Winter Union on 5th December, 2025

wegottickets.com/event/675102

BGR Events @bgrevents.bsky.social · 26d

We're excited to announce a special #Christmas show with A Winter Union at Mytholmroyd Community Centre Nr #hebdenbridge 5.12.25 "Just fantastic" #Calderdale #folk @wegottickets.bsky.social

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BGR Events @bgrevents.bsky.social · Mar 16

Been listening to Maddie Morris CD after a recent gig
Alongside most beautiful singing the sympathetic accompaniment adds a great deal

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BGR Events @bgrevents.bsky.social · 26d

We're excited to announce a special #Christmas show with A Winter Union at Mytholmroyd Community Centre Nr #hebdenbridge 5.12.25 "Just fantastic" #Calderdale #folk @wegottickets.bsky.social

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Cecil Sharp House @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social · 27d

Huge congratulations to Martin Carthy for being nominated for the Mercury Music Prize!

@comesingitplain.bsky.social
@klofmag.com
klofmag.com/2025/09/mart...

Martin Carthy’s “Transform Me Then Into A Fish” is shortlisted for the Mercury Prize 2025

In a pleasantly surprising turn of events, the Mercury Prize has included folk legend Martin Carthy’s latest album, “Transform Me Then Into A Fish,” on its 2025 shortlist, making the 84-year-old music...

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BGR Events @bgrevents.bsky.social · 27d

The multi-instrumentalist half of Show of Hands, member of Feast of Fiddles -o'ne of the most popular ambassadors for acoustic roots music. A dazzling instrumentalist, he is perhaps best known as a top flight fiddler’ also sings a bit at #hebdenbridge @wegottickets.bsky.social

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BGR Events @bgrevents.bsky.social · 27d

Tonight at #shipley looking forward to double header with Hazjak and Pete Dilley at @topicfolk.bsky.social

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BGR Events @bgrevents.bsky.social · Sep 6

Join us at a friendly small Pennine venue to see wonderful multi instrumentalist Phil Beer playing a solo show #hebdenbridge 3 weeks today @wegottickets.bsky.social @showofhands.bsky.social

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BGR Events @bgrevents.bsky.social · Sep 6

Sowerby Bridge #rushbearing with the Rushcart, Brass Band, #morrisdancers and mummers #calderdale #Culturedale

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Music Venue Trust @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social · Sep 4

If you’re running a grassroots space, now is the time to apply. This fund has already helped transform the live music landscape, so let’s make sure more of our grassroots can benefit.

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Music Venue Trust @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social · Sep 4

That’s why we’re glad to see Arts Council England and DCMS reopen their Grassroots Music Fund. This is about securing the sustainability of the sector which is helping the grassroots industry develop talent, grow audiences, and keep music alive in local communities.

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BGR Events @bgrevents.bsky.social · Sep 2

Great to receive a bespoke poster from @kathrynandsean.bsky.social for their 30th Anniversary tour stop in #westyorkshire gig #hebdenbridge @wegottickets.bsky.social

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BGR Events @bgrevents.bsky.social · Sep 1

UK-MED medical aid for #Gaza Fundraiser at Wadsworth Community Centre HX7 8RY #hebdenbridge on Saturday 4th October #calderdale

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BGR Events @bgrevents.bsky.social · Sep 1

UK-MED medical aid for #Gaza Fundraiser at Wadsworth Community Centre HX7 8RY #hebdenbridge on Saturday 4th October #calderdale

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Aug 31

British baby dies from whooping cough as vaccination rates fall

Infant’s mother had not been vaccinated against the highly infectious disease, which affects the lungs and airways A baby in the UK has died from whooping cough, marking the first such death in the country this year. The infant’s mother had not been vaccinated against the highly infectious disease, which affects the lungs and airways. This death occurred as vaccination rates among children and pregnant women in the UK have fallen to their lowest levels in 15 years. Continue reading...

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BGR Events @bgrevents.bsky.social · Aug 30

Thanks for your help

BGR Events @bgrevents.bsky.social · Aug 30

Yesterday posters went up the Calder Valley for Phil Beer’s gig near #hebdenbridge #livemusic

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BGR Events @bgrevents.bsky.social · Aug 29

Wonderful multi-instrumental, half of the West Countryʼs award winning acoustic duo, Show of Hands, with a great deal of material to draw on, proud to host Phil Beer at Wadsworth Community Centre #hebdenbridge #folk #blues #americana @wegottickets.bsky.social

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BGR Events @bgrevents.bsky.social · Aug 29

This Sunday at Hebden Bridge Trades Club the remarkable Tim Dalling - performer, clowner, songwriter

BGR Events @bgrevents.bsky.social · Aug 19

Added extra tickets on line from our quota for this special evening near #hebdenbridge with the immense Ranagri and special guests Plumhall

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BGR Events @bgrevents.bsky.social · Aug 18

Poem: Food Bank by Lorraine Mariner