New Music Service Comes to New Mills
New Mills has a new music service – High Peak Recordings – which offers mixing, mastering and audio repair services, as well as advice on recording. High Peak Recordings was established by Bon Holloway. With over 10 years’ experience in mixing, mastering and recording, Bon graduated from Spirit Studios, where he received a Distinction in Music Production and Sound Engineering. His aim is to work with clients to achieve their musical...
Hansel & Gretel – Pantomime Time in New Mills
The cast of Hansel and Gretel can’t wait to bring the classic story to the Art Theatre stage – in true panto style. This is the first time New Mills Art Theatre has produced the pantomime version of Hansel & Gretel and the Director’s team are thrilled to present the hilarious Alan Frayn script to audiences. The tale of two children left in the forest by Hildegard, their nasty stepmother, where they encounter the...
Thornsett Festival – A celebration of food, drink, crafts and music
Thornsett Festival. •We have live music playing from 2pm till finish with local beer from Torrside, Rockmill, Wincle, Intrepid and Chapel-en-le-Frith craft brewing. •Gin & Prosecco from Raise The Bar Events •Live music from Cameron Hinchcliffe, Mia Moon, The Gally Canters and Recover •Hot and cold food vendors, locally produced foods to eat on site or take home. •Local crafters and artists •...
International Opera Singers to perform a Christmas Opera Gala in New Mills
GLOSSOPERA are to return to Spring Bank Arts Centre on Thursday 20 December with their hugely successful ‘Christmas Opera Gala’. GLOSSOPERA was formed in 2013 by the Glossop-based opera singer and artistic director of Glossop Music Festival, Claire Surman, with the aim of bringing world-class opera and lighter classics to the High Peak. The GLOSSOPERA gala is promoted by Spring Bank Arts, a wonderfully, welcoming community arts...
The Willows playing at St Georges Church
The Willows a folk band hailing from Cambridge, UK. “…straddle the worlds between Americana and English roots music and do it in a very very deft way…” Mike Harding Folk Show “…Absolutely gorgeous sound, a lovely album…” Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2 “… a breath of fresh air to the folk music community… “Maverick Magazine “…outstanding!” The Telegraph, With stories at the heart of...
Carnival fundraiser with Evie Ladin and Keith Terry
Multi-talented singer, songwriter, clawhammer banjo player and step-dancer Evie Ladin is a truly sensational live performer. She grew up surrounded by traditional folk music in the North Eastern USA. Playing banjo from the age of 8 and clogging since she was just 5, Evie is steeped in Appalachian music and dance, but also brings an urban edge and contemporary vision to her music, both in the Evie Ladin & Keith Terry Duo (&...