The event, held at one of the town’s quirkiest venues on Burnley’s Northern Quarter fringe, will see five teenage bands perform throughout the day on Saturday (November 8). Acts include The Colins, Stereo-Type, Silver St, Chimera, and Dusk.
Doors open at 2pm, with the first band taking to the stage at 3pm. Organisers say the event aims to put Burnley “on the map” for emerging talent, giving young creatives a stage to showcase their music and connect with others.
The festival is supported by Forge TV (FTV) – a community group founded by Burnley dad Aaron Calland in memory of his late wife. FTV’s mission is to empower grassroots artists through live events and professional media production. On the day, the team will capture video footage and post-produce audio, providing the bands with high-quality material to support their future careers.
The Electric Circus also runs a weekly Thursday jam night from 7pm, offering local musicians a chance to play, learn, and collaborate in an inclusive, creative space.
Scroll down to see all the bands that will be performing at YouthFest.
5. The Colins
Also performing at Youthfest are The Colins; one of the youngest bands ever to take to the stage at The Electric Circus. The five-piece from Leyland are made up of school friends Noah, Ed, Jacob, Oscar, and drummer Thea, who's Noah’s cousin. They bring plenty of energy to the stage with their take on classic indie and rock covers. Photo: Submitted