Live Music

Review: Cardinals bring festival season to an end in a masterclass of new Irish rock

September has come around again, marking the end of festival season. There will be no more dancing in a field with a cider in hand, but that’s OK as it’s time to return to the cosy indoors...

Letters: We all need to have faith in the next generation of Bedford’s musicians

We moved to Bedford over thirteen years ago, we were instantly struck by the amount of musical talent our small town has to offer. From jam sessions in pubs to the brilliant gigs in the park...

What’s on Bedford: 2 – 13 September 2026

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...

“We’re doing it for the joy”: My Girl The River prepares to launch fourth album ‘Manifest Good Things’

For Bedford-based Americana band My Girl The River, releasing music in 2026 isn't about chasing viral TikTok metrics or stressing over streaming figures. It is about authenticity, resilience...

Trainers at the ready, Bedford Running Festival is back

The ATW Bedford Running Festival is back in Russell Park on Saturday, 5 and Sunday, 6 September and is open to everyone from serious runners to families and spectators looking for a fun weekend out...

Bedford Park concerts are back for 2027 – with an early bird four-day festival pass

The organisers of the Bedford Park concerts have not only unveiled a new name for the events, but have also launched a new festival pass covering all four nights...

What’s on Bedford: 26 August – 6 September

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: 19 – 31 August 2026

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...

Letters: High notes at the bandstand, but accessible toilets caught short

l must congratulate the Borough on putting on the Sunday afternoon mini music festivals [Music in the Meadows] by the bandstand. Today there must have been 700 to 800 people...

What’s on Bedford: 12 – 23 August 2026

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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