Local Entertainment
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Gabrielle to headline Rochdale Feel Good Festival with Ash and Starsailor
Two time BRIT Award winner Gabrielle will headline Rochdale Feel Good Festival when it returns on Saturday 8 August 2026, joined by Ash, Starsailor and a line up of established and emerging acts.
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Prestwich Community Picnic celebrates the town’s community spirit
The Prestwich Community Picnic is taking place today, bringing residents together for an afternoon in the park.
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Fully funded music programme launched to support Rochdale Music Artists
A new fully funded music development programme has been launched in Rochdale to help emerging artists and aspiring sound engineers develop their skills and gain industry experience.
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Award winning Trainspotting production returns to Ramsbottom after record breaking ticket demand
An award winning production of Trainspotting is returning to the Geoffrey Sword Studio from 12 July to 18 July after record breaking demand saw some performances sell out.
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Local Arts champion to help lead £20m regeneration of Smallbridge, Hurstead, and Belfield
Managing director of M6 Theatre Company, Laura Rodwell, has been chosen to chair the board of a £20m initiative as part of Rochdale Borough Council's plans to boost regeneration in the local area
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Something Rotten! is a hilarious love letter to musical theatre at Manchester Opera House
If you've ever watched one of Neil Patrick Harris's unforgettable opening performances at The Tony Awards, you'll already have a sense of what Something Rotten! has in store.
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More than 220 young musicians perform at Rochdale Music Service Summer Sizzler
More than 220 young musicians took to the stage at Middleton Arena as part of Rochdale Music Service’s annual Summer Sizzler event.
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Parklife’s new Panorama Stage is winning over festival goers at Heaton Park
A new stage experience has made its debut at Parklife Festival this weekend, giving music fans a completely different way to enjoy some of the event’s biggest electronic acts.
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How many of Parklife’s biggest Sunday artists do you know
Parklife Festival brings together some of the biggest names in dance, pop and electronic music each year.
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Parklife Festival Sunday set times released as crowds return to Heaton Park
Thousands of music fans are expected at Heaton Park today for the second day of Parklife Festival.
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Cancer choir calls for new members as rehearsals resume in Bolton
A Bolton choir for people affected by cancer is inviting new singers to join as it begins rehearsals for the new year.
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🟥 RECAP: Glaston-BURY live updates, photos, interviews and more
Thousands of music lovers descended on Bury during Bank Holiday Monday, 25 August 2025, for Glaston-Bury, the annual one day music festival in aid of Bury Hospice and other local causes. Since it began in 2008, the event has raised over £300,000 and has become one of the town’s biggest highlights of the year.
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RECAP: Parklife 2025 Day Two - updates, photos & travel news
Day One at Parklife 2025 is done, and what a day it was. Over 50,000 people packed into Heaton Park for a massive Saturday, with sets from FLO, Rudimental and a huge headline performance by 50 Cent.
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RECAP : Parklife 2025 Day One - updates, photos & travel news
Tens of thousands of music fans are pouring into Parklife, as the day one of the festival gets underway.
Coming up next On Air
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Early with Jordan6:00am - 8:00am
with Jordan O'Dea
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Sunday Breakfast8:00am - 10:00am
with Karl Parr to ease yourself into Sunday morning with something old, something new, something borrowed, especially for you.
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Weekends on Roch Valley Radio10:00am - Noon
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The Sunday SanctuaryNoon - 2:00pm
with Rachel Frier, promoting well-being, positive mental health using a combination of holistic and science based information.
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El Happy Hour2:00pm - 3:00pm
with Willian Gutierrez the best of Latino Music.
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The Porch Swing3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join Chris Charlick-Roberts as he plays the very best in Country Music from classics to modern day charts.
