HANSON MUSIC
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Hanson Musical Instruments – WE HAVE MOVED
IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR THE BEST GIGS OF THE WEEKEND YOU CAN NOW FIND US AT STANDEDGE VISITOR CENTRE – THE NORTH OF ENGLAND CENTRE FOR MUSIC & ARTS
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 EMPIRE BREWER, ZAPATO and THREE FIENDS
- 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 11TH OCTOBER
17:00
WGSF BIG BAND
A fantastic start to the 2024 Fringe - An outstanding Big Band full of youthful energy!
MAIN CONCERT HALL
FRIDAY 11TH OCTOBER
18:30
Simon's Jazz collective
Continuing the evening with another full Big Band - what a night!
MAIN CONCERT HALL
FRIDAY 11 TH OCTOBER
20:30
Mustard County
Americana and Country music. Park up your horse and don't forget your cowboy hat! Yee-haa!
MAIN CONCERT HALL
SATURDAY
SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER
10:00
HANSON ARTS STRINGS
Meeting EVERY SATURDAY MORNING at STANDEDGE - some of the best young string players in the area (and some not so young ones too)!
Join us for a fantastic start to the day with freshly ground Darkwoods coffee and breakfast bacon butties made with only the finest ingredients – Shepherdsons high class buthchers of Marsden Best Bacon, Sausages and Blackpudding on ROGERS AWARD WINNING BAKERY BREAD
If music be the food of love, make mine a bacon butty!
HANSON MUSIC MARQUEE
SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER
11:00
UKULELES!
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 12!
MAIN CONCERT HALL OR THE HANSON MUSIC MARQUEE - AMOUNT OF SUNSHINE WILL DECIDE!
SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER
12 NOON
FRINGE FESTIVAL PARADE!
Starting at the railway station.
Come join us sailing and parading up the canal and tow path to the visitor centre – live music on the narrow boat – sure to be a spectacle!
PARADE FROM THE RAILWAY STATION - UP THE CANAL - FINISH AT THE VISITOR CENTRE
SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER
FROM 12:30
THE AFTER HOURS QUINTET
Party like Gatsby with the 'bright young things' of Trad-Jazz, Jive & Swing!
MAIN CONCERT HALL
SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER
13:30
THE LAST LEMONS
A mix of pop and rock performed with youthful energy
HANSON MUSIC MARQUEE
SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER
14:00
James alexander set
The inimitable Simon Wood and band entertain with a mix of jazz, latin and pop music.
MAIN CONCERT HALL
SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER
14:00
The Walkers
Vocals, double bass and saxophone duo playing country, jazz, Americana and folk.
HANSON MUSIC MARQUEE
SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER
15:00
THE HANSON SISTERS
Award winning songwriter Elly Rose and violinist sister Lucy perform in close harmony.
HANSON MUSIC MARQUEE
SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER
16:00
The Tiger men
HANSON MUSIC MARQUEE
SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER
16:30
THE HANSON SISTERS SEXTET
Close harmony vocals and virtuoso jazz violin from local girls Lucy and Elly Hanson.
MAIN CONCERT HALL
SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER
17:30
HAZEL AND NEIL
Hazel Davis and Neil Diffley guitar and vocal duo
HANSON MUSIC MARQUEE
SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER
18:00
ANDY AND THE FUNK DUDES
Led by Andrew Cottee, award-winning composer, arranger and conductor with credits for film, television, theatre, concert hall and recordings. His versatility is exemplified by a broad range of collaborations such as Disney, NBCUniversal, Fuzzy Door Productions, the BBC, Universal Pictures, 21st Century Fox, Universal Music, Quincy Jones, Seth MacFarlane, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Paul McCartney.
Tonight Andrew will be leading the FUNK DUDES! Yessss!
MAIN CONCERT HALL
SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER
19:30
BEN CROSSLAND QUINTET
Led by Yorkshire born bassist, composer and arranger Ben Crosland - not to be missed!
MAIN CONCERT HALL
SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER
21:30
Dr. Pete's salsa band
LATIN JAZZ to HOT UP SATURDAY NIGHT WHATEVER THE WEATHER
MAIN CONCERT HALL
SUNDAY
SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER
12:00
Harry Stobbart Quintet
Getting your Sunday off to a fine start
MAIN CONCERT HALL
SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER
13:00
calderdale big band
The most excellent Calderdale Big Band under the leadership of sax guru Geoff Atherton
HANSON MUSIC MARQUEE
SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER
14:30
BLU DOGZ
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!
HANSON MUSIC MARQUEE
SATURDAY 13TH OCTOBER
14:30
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.
MAIN CONCERT HALL
SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER
16:00
THE ROSSIGNOL QUARTET
Appearing for the first time at the Fringe - in advance of their Royal Albert Hall debut concert in November - you will not forget these fine young musicians! Not to be missed.
HANSON MUSIC MARQUEE
SATURDAY 13TH OCTOBER
14:30
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.
MAIN CONCERT HALL
SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER
15:30
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!
HANSON MUSIC MARQUEE