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Free music event coming to East Lancs today – and headliner starred on ITV show

Queen tribute act, Don’t Stop Queen Now, who appeared on ITV's Starstruck <i>(Image: Laura W Photography)</i>
Queen tribute act, Don’t Stop Queen Now, who appeared on ITV's Starstruck (Image: Laura W Photography)

Free music event coming to East Lancs today – and headliners starred on ITV show

A free music event is kicking off in East Lancashire today (Saturday, April 1) and some of the acts have appeared on television talent shows.

Hyndburn Sound is taking place at Accrington Town Square, with live music from 12.45pm until 11pm.

The event is back with a bang after being cancelled in 2022 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

It looks like a great day for all of the family with food, drinks and live music planned.

The headline act is a Queen tribute band called Don’t Stop Queen Now. The group appeared on ITV’s Starstruck, a show where teams of superfans transform into their idol for a performance, in 2022.

The Voice 2021 winner, Craig Eddie, is also set to perform.

Other entertainers include: Accrington Pipeband, Viva La Rebel's, Amps and Heels, Radioactive, an Elton John tribute called Rocketman, Luke McQuillan, Lomax Brothers, Retrobeats and Just The Brave.

The event is brought to the town by Accrington Community Events who have organised a day of music in the town square.

Event organiser Josh Allen said: Hyndburn Sound is coming to Accrington Town Square this Saturday (April 1) and will definitely be one to remember.

“We've got live music from 12.45pm and there something for everyone to enjoy, including an Elton John Tribute, Craig Eddie the Voice 2021 Winner and our headline act, Don't Stop Queen Now.

“Come on down and enjoy a day of great music and food and drink stalls.”

A spokesperson for Accrington Community Events said: "We're very excited about bringing Hyndburn Sound to Accrington and it's a free event.

"It's our first event since before Covid and lots of work and planning has gone into making this day one to remember, we've got some big names like Craig Eddie, the Voice UK winner 2021, and Don't Stop Queen Now, who have featured on ITV.

"The event is April 1 and will be on from 12pm until 11pm and we also have fairground rides and food and drink stalls or people are more than welcome to bring a picnic and enjoy the music all day.

"This will hopefully be the first of our big plans for Hyndburn Sound and the Accrington Community Events team have big ideas for the coming years for Hyndburn Sound.

"We'd also like to thank all our sponsors who have made this a reality.

"Definitely not to be missed."