Burnley Live has numerous goals. To bring more people into the town. To showcase the incredible abundance of musical talent we have. To increase exposure for venues and businesses. To stimulate the local economy.
This year’s event ticked all four boxes. And some. It didn’t happen overnight, and growing the event won’t happen by chance either. Burnley Live needs more businesses to lend support, more venues to come aboard, and even more artists to shine.
Burnley deserves a huge, flagship town centre event to rival that of others across the region. And if the views of venue owners and artists following this year’s festival are anything to go by, it’s on the right track:
5. Declan Mckavett and Shannon Bradshaw (The Coal Yard)
'From start to finish, Burnley Live weekend was incredible. The entertainment, the energy; town was rocking. Huge thanks to our tribute artists who were unbelievable, our staff, the organisers, and all the other pubs and bars. It was great to see so many venues working together. Burnley needs Burnley Live, and we can't wait to be a part of it next year.' Photo: Andy Ford
6. The Vibe
'What a fantastic event, exactly what the people of Burnley want and need! What a showcase of the amazing talent Burnley has to offer. Thousands of people coming together to enjoy the live music, and the other events on Bank Holiday weekend. Mega atmosphere at the main stage. It was a pleasure to be involved, and I'm looking forward to next year already.' Photo: Andy Ford
7. Georgia (The Loom)
'It was a pleasure to be a part of Burnley Live! A special thank you to all of the Burnley Live team of organisers for such a well planned weekend, and to all the other venues, bands and musicians coming together to create something special in our town. Live music really does bring us all together and we have loved seeing how much fun you’ve all had.' Photo: Andy Ford
8. Billy Strahan Jr (Billy and the Biscuit Brothers)
'Burnley Live was awesome. We were honoured to play the last spot of the Friday night to a packed Ormerod Street and so many happy faces. I really feel the festival is snowballing each year, getting bigger and better; it's just great for our town.' Photo: Andy Ford