Burnley Council and Doc Redeye Events present three days of exceptional music
The 25th Burnley International Rock and Blues Festival
In Proud Association with AMS NEVE
3rd – 5th May 2013
The success of the Burnley Rock & Blues festival has been phenomenal and is now recognised across the globe as one of the leading festivals for promoting authentic R&B world class artists. 2013 will see the launch of the 25th festival with another amazing line up and a town full of music for the May bank holiday weekend.
Friday
The Mechanics Main Stage will feature an emotional return of the excellent Mike Sanchez and his band, who featured on the first ever festival in 1988 with support from Rollo Markee and the Tailshakers.
Saturday
A treat for all Blues enthusiasts as Burnley presents the highly acclaimed International phenomenon Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, the fantastic Hokie Joint and one of the hottest new bands on the blues circuit David Migden and the Dirty Words.
Sunday
This will be a night of true legends with The Zombies featuring Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone, Wishbone Ash playing classics and tracks from their new album, acoustic excellence with Paul Jones and Dave Kelly and for the new wave of music lovers the talented Lucy Zirins.
The Fringe and beyond
Once again the town will truly be involved, with a full festival fringe and fun events throughout the town as well as music and themed activities over the whole weekend.
The festival has also made new and exciting links with the Liverpool Sound City event and will be featuring special guests on the Charter Walk stage from around the world as they visit the North West.
For information, tickets visit the Burnley Rock and Blues Festival website www.burnleyrockandblues.com or www.burnleymechanics.co.uk , visit The Mechanics or contact The Mechanics box office on 01282 664400
Previous years' brochures and fliers
Sponsors
A big thank you to all our sponsors: AMS Neve, Moorhouses Brewery, Reedley Marina, Memphis and Mississippi Tourist Board, Blues Matters Magazine and Petty Estate Agents.
