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What’s on Bedford: 29 August – 8 September 2024

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...

Tom Grennan among top 10 most-played artists of 2023

Bedford's Tom Grennan has burst into the top 10 most-played artists of 2023, joining established acts including Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Taylor Swift and Madonna. The singer/songwriter thanked...

30 years on: Memories and exclusive photos from the 1994 Oasis gig in Bedford

30 years ago, a little-known band from Manchester embarked on their first tour, co-headling with the Scottish band, Whiteout. The first venue on the tour was The Angel on Elstow Road in Bedford and...

Interview: House of All (ex-The Fall supergroup)

House of All are a collective of original members of seminal post-punk band The Fall including Martin Bramah, Peter Greenway, Si Wolstencroft, Paul Hanley and Steve Hanley...

Grassroots Bedford bands to share stage with Coldplay

Alfie Templeman, Low Girl and Coldplay all have two things in common - they are all on the Luton lineup for this summer's Radio 1's Big Weekend - and they all began their careers playing at Bedford...

What’s on Bedford: 21 – 31 March 2024

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...

What’s on Bedford: 29 February – 10 March 2024

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...

Local music promoters secure grant funding to help gig-goers with cost of living crisis

Arts Council funding has been secured by two local promoters to help music lovers who have been hit by the cost of living crisis. Promoters Rick Skilbeck and Ian ‘Milky’ Kemp, who put on events at...

What’s on Bedford: 25 January – 4 February 2024

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...

What’s on Bedford: 11 – 21 January 2024

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...

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