LANCASHIRE MUSIC ASSOCIATION ON TOUR
UPCOMING EVENTS 2026
Lancashire Music Association is going on tour across the county, taking music-sector know-how, encouragement and network-building into libraries, music venues, colleges, universities and community spaces.
Bootleg Social, Blackpool
Wednesday 16 September 2026
5.30pm – 7.30pm
First Steps into the Music Industry
Free entry — booking advised (aimed at ages 16-21)
https://rebrand.ly/blackpoolmusic
Bootleg Social, Blackpool
Wednesday 16 September 2026
8pm–10.00pm
Lancashire Music Association Spotlight: Blackpool Music Showcase
Hosted by Imogen Evans - showcasing some of Blackpool's most exciting bands and artists
Free entry — no booking necessary
Blackburn College, Blackburn
Thursday 1 October 2026
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Introduction to the Music Industry
Free entry — booking advised
https://rebrand.ly/blackburnmusic
The Storey, Lancaster
(In association with Lancaster Music Festival)
Monday 5 October 2026
6pm - 8pm
An Introduction to Running Music Events
Free entry — booking advised
Barnoldswick Library
Saturday 31 October 2026
9.30am – 12.30pm
Developing Music Careers & Lancashire’s Music Sector
Free entry — booking advised
https://rebrand.ly/barnoldswickmusic
Burnley Library
Wednesday 4 November 2026
4pm – 6pm
First Steps into the Music Industry
Free entry — booking advised (aimed at ages 16-21)
https://rebrand.ly/burnleymusic
Morecambe Library
Saturday 28 November 2026
1pm – 4pm
Developing Music Careers & Lancashire’s Music Sector
Free entry — booking advised
https://rebrand.ly/morecambemusic
Chorley Library
Saturday 5 December 2026
2pm – 4pm
Developing Music Careers & Lancashire’s Music Sector
Free entry — booking advised
https://rebrand.ly/chorleymusic
Garstang Library
Saturday 12 December 2026
9:30am – 12:30pm
Developing Music Careers & Lancashire’s Music Sector
Free entry — booking advised
https://rebrand.ly/garstangmusic
Nelson Library
Saturday 19 December 2026
1pm – 4pm
Developing Music Careers & Lancashire’s Music Sector
Free entry — booking advised
https://rebrand.ly/nelsonmusic
More Dates to be announced for 2027
Developing Music Careers & Lancashire's Music Sector:
A free interactive session exploring how to navigate the music industry, build sustainable activity and connect with wider opportunities across Lancashire.
You'll explore practical approaches to:
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Putting on and promoting music events
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Releasing and promoting music
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Building audiences
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Developing music-related careers and projects
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Making connections and finding follow-up support
Lancashire Music Association has been gathering insight, listening to music people across the county and identifying the kinds of support that artists, musicians, promoters, event organisers, venues and emerging professionals are looking for. This session is part of our response to those conversations.
The session will explore three connected themes:
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Building a stronger music ecology and sustainable music careers
We will look at how a functioning local music ecology depends on people, places, scenes, networks and opportunities. This will include discussion around different music-related roles, the value of collaboration, combining creativity with management and planning, and how music people can develop versatile, resilient and sustainable careers in Lancashire.
2. Developing event culture and growing audiences
We will explore how more quality music events can help build local audiences, create opportunities for artists and strengthen the wider music scene. This will include how to approach running and promoting music events, taking music to the public and thinking practically about building audiences.
3. Digital DIY, releasing music and building online activity
We will cover digital DIY approaches, releasing music, setting up a digital record label and using online tools to support music projects and careers.
The session will be led by Music Industry Advisor Tony Rigg, founder of Lancashire Music Association, who is originally from Fleetwood and works across the music sector, music education, live music, music business, research and cultural development.
There will also be opportunities to ask questions, make connections and meet like-minded music people. Where people want to take ideas further, Lancashire Music Association will create opportunities for follow-up one-to-one advice and clinics.
This is also an opportunity to connect with Lancashire Music Association, share your perspective and help shape future music development in your town and across Lancashire.
This session is suitable for artists, musicians, producers, promoters, managers, event organisers, students, young creatives, venue people, educators and anyone interested in developing music activity locally.
Recommended for ages 16+. Under 18s are welcome. Under 16s should be accompanied by a parent, carer or responsible adult.
Join the conversation. Build your network. Explore your next steps in music.
Free entry - booking required.
First Steps into the Music Industry
Are you interested in a music-related career, getting started in music, developing your own projects, or finding out what opportunities exist across the music sector?
First Steps into the Music Industry: LMA on Tour is a free, discussion-led session for young people, emerging artists, students, musicians, producers, promoters, event organisers and anyone interested in taking their first or next steps in music.
The session which is delivered in collaboration with More Music will shine a light on the wide range of career possibilities across the music sector, share practical insights, and help demonstrate that music-related careers are realistic and possible for people in the area.
We’ll explore themes including:
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Music careers and industry pathways
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Building confidence and developing your own projects
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Running events and creating opportunities locally
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Releasing music and building audiences
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Digital DIY, labels and online activity
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Making connections and finding follow-up support
Free entry — booking advised.
Recommended for ages 16+. Under 16s should be accompanied by a parent, carer or responsible adult.