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EAST 17 TO HEADLINE BRAND-NEW COLNE CRICKET CLUB MUSIC FESTIVAL THIS SEPTEMBER

A spectacular new music festival is coming to Colne this autumn, with legendary 90s chart-toppers East 17 announced as headline act for the inaugural Colne Cricket Club Music Festival on Saturday 19th September.

Taking place at Colne Cricket Club from 12pm until 8pm, the exciting new event promises a full day of live entertainment, family fun and festival atmosphere, all brought together by Burnley based promoters Scott Dawson Advertising.

Early bird tickets are now officially on sale and available until Sunday 31st May at 11:45pm, giving music fans the chance to secure discounted tickets for what is expected to be one of the region’s standout events of the year.

Leading an incredible line-up are iconic British pop stars East 17. With more than 22 million albums sold worldwide, 18 Top 20 singles and four Top 10 albums, the band remain one of the UK’s most successful and recognisable boybands. Fans can expect to hear huge hits including House of Love, It’s Alright, Thunder and the timeless Christmas Number 1 Stay Another Day.

Joining them across the day will be an outstanding selection of live tribute acts celebrating some of the biggest names in music, including Robbie Williams, Taylor Swift, Oasis and K-POP favourites.

The festival will also showcase fantastic local talent from across the region. Colne Cricket Club favourites Sonus will make a welcome return to the stage, while audiences can also enjoy dazzling performances from the Helen Green Academy of Dance and Burnley College Musical Theatre. 

Liverpool-born sister duo Kulturess are also set to bring their explosive blend of rock, R&B and rap to the festival in what promises to be one of the day’s standout performances.

Alongside the music, visitors can enjoy a complete festival experience with a fairground, delicious street food vendors, fully stocked bars and a premium VIP area for those wanting to enjoy the event in style.

A variety of ticket options are available, including early bird adult tickets priced at just £20 per person, alongside family tickets, child tickets, accessible tickets and more. The early bird offer ends on Sunday 31st May at 11:45pm.

There are also just 100 exclusive VIP tickets available, offering guests access to a viewing platform from the top floor of the clubhouse, a private bar, welcome drinks, canapés on arrival and an exclusive meet and greet with East 17.

Scott Earing, Treasurer at Colne Cricket Club, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be bringing such a fantastic new event to Colne Cricket Club. The line-up is absolutely brilliant and there will be so much going on throughout the day for people of all ages to enjoy. 

“We wanted to create something really special for the community and visitors to the area, and we genuinely can’t wait to welcome everyone in September. We’d encourage people to take advantage of the early bird offer while they can because tickets are expected to sell very quickly.”

Murray Dawson, Managing Director of Scott Dawson Advertising, said: “We were approached by Colne Cricket Club after they had seen the fantastic events that we run in Accrington and Great Harwood.”

Terry Coldwell from East 17 added: “We’re really excited to be headlining this brand-new music festival at Colne Cricket Club. It sounds like it’s going to be an amazing day with a brilliant atmosphere and a great mix of live music and entertainment. We have worked a lot with Scott Dawson, so it promises to be a fantastic event. We can’t wait to see you all there.”

Early bird tickets are available from 8am on Friday 15th May via Skiddle https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Blackburn/Colne-Cricket-Club/Colne-Cricket-Club-Music-Festival-2026/42427595/ and directly from the clubhouse at Colne Cricket Club.

Scott Dawson Advertising appointed as Marketing Partner of popular East Lancashire Music Festival for third year running

Scott Dawson Advertising (SDA), the full-service advertising agency based in Burnley, have been appointed as marketing partner of The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival for the third year running, following record ticket sales and media audience. 

Offering everything from TV ads to websites, photography and social media, SDA have marketed the popular East Lancashire music festival in both 2022 and 2023.

The 2022 event saw record ticket and camping sales as over 30,000 people flocked to Colne for the August Bank Holiday weekend extravaganza, while this year’s event saw record camping ticket sales once again as tens of thousands of visitors returned for another weekend packed full of live music.

That success has seen The 2023 Great British R&B Festival nominated for Large Event of the Year in the Lancashire Tourism Awards.

SDA’s ongoing marketing and advertising of the festival, working alongside organisers Colne Town Council and Colne Blues Society, has included social media, videography, photography, interviews, banners, signage, graphic design, posters, the official programme, live social media and much more.

Nathan Cutler, Events & Facilities Officer, said: “Once again Scott Dawson have exceeded expectations with their promotional work for the iconic Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival. In term of both professionalism and communication they score top marks, as well as being reliable and a pleasure to deal with. 

“Their coverage of the festival alongside their promotion of the Festival brand was creative and captured the attention of audiences right across social media. We look forward to working again with Scott Dawson having appointed them for the third year running, which is a true testament to them and their execution of the Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival campaign.”

Murray Dawson, Managing Director of Scott Dawson Advertising, said: “We are delighted to have been appointed as marketing partners for the Great British R&B Festival for the third year running.

“I’d like to think SDA work harder and deliver more than other agencies, our work for the 2024 festival started the day this year’s event ended, and we push hard for pre-ticket sales and development of the camping which was sold out last year.

“We view the horizon and create video content for the following event, so we can show those who didn’t attend what they have missed. We have also been appointed to develop a new website for the festival, with work already underway.

“We enjoy working with like minded people at Colne Town Council and Colne Blues Society, and we are proud to work for the best.”

You can learn more about Scott Dawson Advertising on their website: https://www.scottdawson.co.uk/

You can learn all about the Great British R&B Festival here: https://www.bluesfestival.co.uk/

AMAZING ACCRINGTON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON BACK WITH A BANG IN 2022

The Amazing Accrington Christmas Lights Switch On in Accrington Town Centre has been confirmed for the evening of Thursday 24th November, proudly sponsored by amazing local businesses North Lancs Training Group (NLTG), Sundown Solutions and the Nelson and Colne College Group.

Hyndburn Borough Council ran a tender bid for the event, which was awarded to Scott Dawson Advertising to be run through Amazing Accrington. Working in conjunction with Accrington Market and Hyndburn Borough Council, plans are in place for a spectacular family friendly start to Christmas, including a music stage, live acts, interactive entertainment, a firework display and fairground rides.

Amazing Accrington are also looking to engage with all 36 local Primary Schools ahead of the return of the Christmas Light Switch On, and will be inviting them down personally to join in the show led by St Christopher’s Sixth Form choir.

The event will also provide the opportunity to celebrate local independent retailers, while charities have the chance to run a free stall outside Accrington Market Hall as last year and should contact Sameena at the Market Hall to make their application.

Murray Dawson, chair of Amazing Accrington, said: “After the huge success of last year, we are back to give everyone the opportunity to enjoy a spectacular night of fun and entertainment with the whole community. We have lots of plans in the pipeline and lots more to announce!”

Sara Britcliffe, MP for Hyndburn and Haslingden, added: “I encourage the whole of Hyndburn to turn out for this amazing event, and let’s see if we can beat last year’s numbers of over 12,000 and come together to celebrate once again!”

Cllr Miles Parkinson OBE, Leader of Hyndburn Borough Council, commented: “Amazing Accrington are so professional and know how to make events go with a bang, and we are so happy that they start this year’s Christmas events with Accrington’s Christmas Lights Switch On following on from last year’s amazing event.

Once again it encourages everyone to shop local – get some Christmas shopping done while you’re having fun!”

Gareth Lindsay, Managing Director at North Lancs Training Group (NLTG), said: “We love these big events, it gives us a chance to interact with the whole community. The plans sound very exciting, and we’re proud to support them!”

Heath Groves, CEO of Sundown Solutions, added: “Last year’s event was a real spectacular and we’re happy to support it again. We encourage people to come down with all the family and have some fun!”

Morag Davis, Centre Principal for Accrington & Rossendale College, commented: “We’re really looking forward to feeling the Christmas cheer, and seeing the whole of Hyndburn out in force celebrating together. The plans look fantastic!”

Further details will be announced about attractions and performers. You can watch a video of last year’s Amazing Accrington Lights Switch On event here: 

Keep an eye on the Amazing Accrington website https://www.amazingaccrington.co.uk/ and social media channels for further updates.