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SUMMARY:Event: Tony Cooke
DESCRIPTION:Ace musician Tony Cooke will be playing his guitar and singing some songs at The Golden Lion on Sunday 7th June 2026. \nThere will be traditional songs; contemporary songs written in the manner of olde folk musick; songs of the sea; songs of love\, of loss and of aspiration; and as the evening proceeds there will be songs more redolent of American styles. \nSo: Folk/Floyd/rock/roll/pop/slop/blues/booze…. as usual.
URL:https://virtual-lancaster.net/event/event-tony-cooke/
LOCATION:Golden Lion\, Moor Lane\, Lancaster\, Lancashire\, LA1 1QD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Event: Lancaster Music Co-op presents Origami Tsunami\, Amber and No Service
DESCRIPTION:A free music night returns this Friday (29th May 2026) with sounds of the big city and seaside as Lancaster Music Co-op’s renovation project steams ahead.  \n\nOriginal Tsunami | Photo: Jess Robinson\n\n\n\n\nManchester alternative rock virtuosos Origami Tsunami will headline in the upstairs room of The Pub on China Street\, Lancaster\, from 7.30pm next Friday\, 29 May. \n\n\n\nThey will be supported by Blackpool youngsters Amber and another Manchester outfit\, power trio\, No Service\, as the co-op continues to fundraise towards the re-opening of its rehearsal facility\, recording studio and music space on Lodge Street. \n\n\n\nLancaster Music Co-op has been homeless since 2018\, but major structural repairs have been taking place\, funded by £1.2m from the government’s Community Ownership Fund\, the UK Shared Prosperity Fund\, Lancaster’s High Street Heritage Action Zone and Lancaster City Council. \n\n\n\nThere remains a £100\,000 shortfall\, however\, and the Co-op is waiting to hear whether it can apply for Arts Council funding. \n\n\n\nHeadliners Origami Tsunami  are favourites of BBC 6Music and BBC Introducing\, and have been praised by renowned DJ Tom Robinson for their\, ‘jaw-dropping musicianship’. \n\n\n\nReleasing a steady stream of singles since their inception in 2019\, the band are known for their blend of jazzy math rock sections\, indie-alternative sincerity\, and occasional bursts of post-hardcore intensity. \n\n\n\n\nAmber\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFour-piece Amber only formed in 2025 but have already been gaining a reputation in the North West with standout shows at venues like Bootleg Social in their hometown and The Ferret in Preston. Inspired by a wide variety of genres\, such as grunge\, folk and alternative rock\, their unique sound is both raw and emotive. \n\n\n\n\nNo Service\n\n\n\n\nOpening the night are No Service\, sure to go down especially well with fans of Descendents and Buzzcocks. This LMC Presents event is free but donations on the door are very welcome
URL:https://virtual-lancaster.net/event/eevent-lancaster-music-co-op-presents-origami-tsunami-amber-and-no-service/
LOCATION:The Pub\, 45-47 China Street\, Lancaster\, LA1 1EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Event: Music From The Films
DESCRIPTION:Experience live\, the music written for the silver screen over the past 100 years and more\, with so many great melodies depicting so many different emotions and situations in the cinema. Performed by Morecambe’s Promenade Concert Orchestra. \nDoors 2.00pm Show 3.00pm \n• Read our related new story
URL:https://virtual-lancaster.net/event/event-music-from-the-films/
LOCATION:The Platform\, Old Station Building\, Central Promenade\,\, Morecambe\, LA4 4DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Event: Ubunye
DESCRIPTION:Join vibrant Afro-jazz band Ubunye to celebrate the release of their new album ‘Tell me The Truth Or Don’t Tell Me Anything’. \nFeaturing powerful vocalists from South Africa’s Kwa Zulu Natal region combined with a dynamic rhythm section Ubunye’s music is a glowing blend of contemporary jazz\, Afro-pop and traditional Isigqui Zulu music. \nUbunye (loosely translated as ‘Oneness’ or ‘Unity’) is the conception of keyboard player and lead songwriter David Evans in collaboration with singers Xolani Mbatha and Nokuthula Zondi.  The new exciting Ubunye line up includes renowned jazz drummer Steve Hanley\, mercurial guitarist Nik Svarc\, the legendary Kenny Higgins on bass and an uplifting horn section. \nCheck out the album featuring Lancaster’s Maja Bugge on Cello ahead of the gig! \n“Ubunye blew the roof off. Unique rhythms\, passionate singing and fabulous songs\, all delivered with soul….the joy and positivity shone through. Mesmerising.” – Neil Hughes\, Buxton International Festival
URL:https://virtual-lancaster.net/event/event-ubunye/
LOCATION:More Music\, 13-17 Devonshire Road\, Morecambe\, Lancashire\, LA3 1QT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Event: The Music of John Williams vs Hans Zimmer
DESCRIPTION:Experience a breathtaking celebration of John Williams\, Hans Zimmer and the greatest film scores ever written\, brought to life by a chamber orchestra at Lancaster Town Hall. Doors open at 6.45pm \nStep into a world where cinematic music history is brought to life. This year\, The Great British Film Orchestra proudly embarks on a spectacular UK-wide tour\, presenting The Music of John Williams vs Hans Zimmer – an orchestral duel between two titans whose scores have defined generations of storytelling. \nFor over half a century\, John Williams has shaped the sound of wonder itself. His unforgettable themes for Star Wars\, Indiana Jones\, Superman\, Jurassic Park and more have become modern mythology – fanfares that summon heroes\, awaken galaxies and stir the imagination of millions. His music is symphonic grandeur at its purest\, rooted in classical tradition yet alive with adventure\, heart and timeless magic. \nOpposing him stands Hans Zimmer\, the architect of bold\, thunderous\, revolutionary sound. With groundbreaking scores for The Dark Knight\, Gladiator\, The Lion King\, Inception and beyond\, Zimmer reinvented the very language of film music. His fusion of orchestra\, electronics\, and relentless rhythm forged a new cinematic era – powerful\, primal\, unmistakably modern. \nBringing these monumental worlds to the stage is The Great British Film Orchestra\, one of the UK’s premier symphonic ensembles devoted to the art of film music. Renowned for their rich\, commanding sound and vivid performances\, this chamber orchestra transforms every concert into a widescreen experience – transporting audiences from ancient coliseums and distant galaxies to enchanted kingdoms and shadowed cityscapes. \nThis extraordinary touring production is more than a concert – it is a celebration of two musical legends whose work has shaped the emotional core of cinema itself. Expect soaring strings\, heroic brass\, electrifying percussion and moments of pure\, breathtaking spectacle as Williams’ iconic themes meet Zimmer’s thunderous power in a night of symphonic glory. \nJohn Williams. Hans Zimmer. One orchestra. Infinite adventure.
URL:https://virtual-lancaster.net/event/event-the-music-of-john-williams-vs-hans-zimmer/
LOCATION:Lancaster Town Hall\, Dalton Square\, Lancaster\, LA1 1PJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Event: LMC Presents… April 2026
DESCRIPTION:A seven-piece art band are the special headliners as Lancaster Music Co-op returns with its monthly free music night. \nThe Arcane Hope take to the stage of the upstairs room at The Pub on China Street in Lancaster as part of the showcase\, which runs from 7.30pm tonight (Friday 24th April 2026) and is likely to appeal to fans of folk\, psyche and indie. \nTheir appearance comes as the co-op\, homeless since 2018\, fundraises towards the re-opening of its rehearsal facility\, recording studio and music space on Lodge Street. \nAlso appearing are Bailey Moore and Rachel Wyche. cian
URL:https://virtual-lancaster.net/event/event-lmc-presents-april-2026/
LOCATION:The Pub\, 45-47 China Street\, Lancaster\, LA1 1EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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