Live Music

Promoter behind Tofte Manor events says “We want to make Sharnbrook proud”

The promoter and local man behind a music festival at Tofte Manor in Sharnbrook, says he "wants to make Sharnbrook proud" and create events that have a positive impact on the...

Competition: Win tickets to this year’s Bedford Park Concerts in our bonanza giveaway

With this year's Bedford Park Concert series on our doorstep, we've teamed up wth the locally based organisers to give Bedford Independent readers a chance to get their hands on some...

Esquires host free FoodDrunk reopening party on Saturday 14 August

Bedford’s iconic music venue Esquires reopens its doors on Saturday 14 August after 16 long months of closure. The event forms part of Esquire’s FoodDrunk festival. Owner Gareth Barber said they were “looking forward to showing everyone what we've been up to...

Bedford Rock Choir return to post pandemic real-life rehearsals

Bedford Rock Choir rehearsals resumed in person this week following the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions. Members of the Bedford, Milton Keynes and Hitchin choirs were delighted...

“Slipped through the cracks” promoters call for support as MPs pledge support for live music

Local music promoters have called for more support for their industry, as they welcome a motion to support live music signed by 22 MPs from across all parliamentary parties...

Olly Murs promises Bedford an “energetic, feel good show”

Speaking to the Bedford Independent, the six-time BRIT nominee and X-Factor 2009 runner-up was excited for the gig, which will be his third show of 11 tour dates...

Bedford Park Concerts announce Saturday acts to complete line-up

Bedford Park Concerts have announced their Saturday night act completing their line up for their 2021 concert series. Indie and MOD favourites Ocean Colour Scene will be at Bedford Park on 31 July...

Tom Grennan announces additional Esquires date after shows sell out in three minutes

Tom Grennan has today (Tuesday) announced an additional hometown date at Bedford Esquires after the first two intimate shows sold out in under three minutes...

Tom Grennan announces two ‘intimate’ shows at Bedford Esquires to launch Evering Road LP

Bedford's Tom Grennan is heading back to his roots with two shows at Esquires this summer to promote his new album, Evering Road. The matinee and evening shows will take place on 14 August...

Olly Murs, Café Mambo and Bedford Park Proms all given the go-ahead this summer

All things being well, the iconic series of Bedford Park Concerts are going ahead this summer, featuring one of the UK’s biggest pop stars, the chilled sounds of Ibiza and flag-waving Proms...

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