HANSON MUSIC
MAIN STAGE
Hanson Musical Instruments
SOME OF THE BEST GIGS OF THE WEEKEND back to back from Friday to Sunday.
The MAIN STAGE at the Hanson marquee returns to host a line up of leading professional artists, local bands and community music.
NO TICKET NEEDED – PLEASE DONATE WHATEVER YOU CAN AFFORD TO HELP SUPPORT THESE EVENTS.
- Hand pulled local ale from the Empire Brewing
- Delicious home-made food
- Family friendly
- The best gigs in town and it’s FREE!
ABOUT HANSON MUSIC & ARTS:
Established in 1989 we make and restore woodwind, brass and stringed musical instruments.
The business supports local music making through our community not-for-profit organisation ‘Hanson Community Arts’. We provide grass roots to post conservatoire level ensembles and eduction, providing instruments, lessons & ensembles to a people of all ages and backgrounds.
We are dedicated to ethical and sustainable manufacturing. Our leading role in conservation initiatives have recognised at the highest levels including presentation to HRH King Charles III with a special award for outstanding contribution by the FSC.
Supporters and members of the Heritage Crafts Association we are one of a handful of British makers of wind instruments, and the first makers of saxophones in Britain for almost a Century.
WHAT’S ON AT HANSON MUSIC
FRIDAY
FRIDAY 6TH OCTOBER
17:45
WGSF BIG BAND
A fantastic start to the 2023 Fringe – An outstanding Big Band full of youthful energy!
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FRIDAY 6TH OCTOBER
19:00
Simons Jazz collective
Continuing the evening with another full Big Band – what a night!
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FRIDAY 6TH OCTOBER
20:30
BLUDOGZ
4 piece beat combo playing hits from the sixties. Just the thing to get the party started and those in the expensive seats rattling their jewellery!
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SATURDAY
SATURDAY 7TH OCTOBER
FROM 9:00
HANSON Community Ensembles
A selection of our community groups will be performing on Saturday morning. Come along and enjoy a relxed atmosphere with good music, tea, coffe and butties before heading up to join the opening parade at 11!
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SATURDAY 7TH OCTOBER
12:30
Jon Taylor’S BLUES SPECTRUM
One of the leading sax players in the North, Jon Taylor leads his blues band as the first in a hot line up for this years Fringe
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SATURDAY 7TH OCTOBER
14:00
James alexander set
The inimitable Simon Wood and band entertain with a mix of jazz, latin and pop music.
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SATURDAY 7TH OCTOBER
15:30
THE HANSON SISTERS
Close harmony vocals and virtuoso jazz violin from local girls Lucy and Elly Hanson.
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SATURDAY 7TH OCTOBER
16:45
Mustard County
Americana and Country music. Park up your horse and don’t forget your cowboy hat! Yee-haa!
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SATURDAY 7TH OCTOBER
18:00
tom harris
Jazz Pianist Tom Harris playing original music and standards.
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SATURDAY 7TH OCTOBER
19:30
HARRY STOBART QUINTET
Let your hair down and dance the night away.
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SATURDAY 7TH OCTOBER
21:00
Dr. Pete’s salsa band
LATIN JAZZ to HOT UP SATURDAY NIGHT WHATEVER THE WEATHER
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SUNDAY
SUNDAY 8TH OCTOBER
11:00
calderdale big band
The most excellent Calderdale Big Band under the leadership of sax guru Geoff Atherton
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SUNDAY 8TH OCTOBER
12:45
chris jolly group
D’Addario artist Chris Jolly, Lucas Kelly, Harry Poxon and John Settle. Not to be missed.
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SUNDAY 8TH OCTOBER
14:45
DERRICK HARRIS QUARTET
Back by popular demand Yorkshire based jazz guitarist, composer and bandleader Derrick Harris ends the weekend on a high with his super queartet.
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