Marie Franc | Concrete Club | Punch-In | Tuareg | Dead Tenant Gather@ Blind Tiger, Rawtenstall(FREE)
Advertisement
MARIE FRANC • CONCRETE CLUB • PUNCH-IN • TUAREG • DEAD TENANT
GATHER@ THE BLIND TIGER, RAWTENSTALL, ROSSENDALE
Five emerging bands from Greater Manchester and Rossendale come together for a special free-entry showcase as part of the Gather@ Festival with a series of performances hosted across a variety of venues throughout Rossendale.
Featuring Marie Franc, Concrete Club, Punch-In, Tuareg and Dead Tenant, this eclectic line-up showcases the breadth of grassroots music currently emerging from the North West.
Manchester five-piece Marie Franc blend sultry pop vocals with intricate instrumentation that moves between folk, jazz, rock and country. Their immersive sound combines emotionally raw songwriting with expansive, genre-defying arrangements, drawing comparisons to Sinéad O’Connor and Dolores O’Riordan.
Concrete Club are a Manchester-based indie rock band who have rapidly built a reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting emerging live acts. Known for their energetic, in-your-face performances, the band have already completed a UK tour, sold out headline shows, and performed at iconic venues including Manchester’s Albert Hall.
Punch-In are an alt-rock four-piece from Warrington, blending new wave, post-punk and indie rock into catchy yet introspective songs that balance emotional honesty with sharp humour and a sense of the absurd.
Rossendale’s Dead Tenant channel post-punk, pop and occasional prog influences into fiercely independent songs of love, hate, hope and despair - kicking against inequality and ignorance with raw intensity. Entirely self-produced and self-promoted, the band operate from a former pub turned rehearsal and recording space.
Tuareg bring a punky garage-rock energy to the line-up, featuring Carrie Lawson and Selina Clements Woolnough alongside acclaimed musician Aziz Ibrahim (The Stone Roses, Simply Red, Steven Wilson). Combining DIY spirit with a feminist ethos, the band deliver high-energy performances packed with attitude and infectious hooks.
Free entry with ticket Discover new music. Explore Rossendale.
Alongside our paid events programme hosted at Horse + Bamboo, St Mary’s Chambers, and The Rosemount, the Gather@ Trail opens up Rossendale through a series of free events taking place in independent venues and spaces.
Additional Gather@ venues include The Drop Off (Edenfield), Haslingden Market, MANR at The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery (Rawtenstall), The Blind Tiger (Rawtenstall), Casked (Rawtenstall), Rawtenstall Market, and Chuffin' Ale (Rawtenstall).
We encourage guests to arrive early and experience the full lineup. Supporting every artist is a big part of what makes Gather@ special.
Support Gather@ in Rossendale
Gather@ is built on the idea that everyone should be able to experience great live music, arts, and culture. While some events are ticketed, much of the festival remains free and open to all.
The festival brings established artists and emerging talent to the Valley, supporting creativity, community connection, local businesses, and the visitor economy, while helping make Rossendale a more vibrant place to live and visit.
Donations help us keep the spirit of Gather@ accessible to everyone by supporting free events, artists, and community programming across the festival.
If you’re able to contribute, we’re truly grateful for your support.
GATHER@ THE BLIND TIGER, RAWTENSTALL, ROSSENDALE
Five emerging bands from Greater Manchester and Rossendale come together for a special free-entry showcase as part of the Gather@ Festival with a series of performances hosted across a variety of venues throughout Rossendale.
Featuring Marie Franc, Concrete Club, Punch-In, Tuareg and Dead Tenant, this eclectic line-up showcases the breadth of grassroots music currently emerging from the North West.
Manchester five-piece Marie Franc blend sultry pop vocals with intricate instrumentation that moves between folk, jazz, rock and country. Their immersive sound combines emotionally raw songwriting with expansive, genre-defying arrangements, drawing comparisons to Sinéad O’Connor and Dolores O’Riordan.
Concrete Club are a Manchester-based indie rock band who have rapidly built a reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting emerging live acts. Known for their energetic, in-your-face performances, the band have already completed a UK tour, sold out headline shows, and performed at iconic venues including Manchester’s Albert Hall.
Punch-In are an alt-rock four-piece from Warrington, blending new wave, post-punk and indie rock into catchy yet introspective songs that balance emotional honesty with sharp humour and a sense of the absurd.
Rossendale’s Dead Tenant channel post-punk, pop and occasional prog influences into fiercely independent songs of love, hate, hope and despair - kicking against inequality and ignorance with raw intensity. Entirely self-produced and self-promoted, the band operate from a former pub turned rehearsal and recording space.
Tuareg bring a punky garage-rock energy to the line-up, featuring Carrie Lawson and Selina Clements Woolnough alongside acclaimed musician Aziz Ibrahim (The Stone Roses, Simply Red, Steven Wilson). Combining DIY spirit with a feminist ethos, the band deliver high-energy performances packed with attitude and infectious hooks.
Free entry with ticket Discover new music. Explore Rossendale.
Alongside our paid events programme hosted at Horse + Bamboo, St Mary’s Chambers, and The Rosemount, the Gather@ Trail opens up Rossendale through a series of free events taking place in independent venues and spaces.
Additional Gather@ venues include The Drop Off (Edenfield), Haslingden Market, MANR at The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery (Rawtenstall), The Blind Tiger (Rawtenstall), Casked (Rawtenstall), Rawtenstall Market, and Chuffin' Ale (Rawtenstall).
We encourage guests to arrive early and experience the full lineup. Supporting every artist is a big part of what makes Gather@ special.
Support Gather@ in Rossendale
Gather@ is built on the idea that everyone should be able to experience great live music, arts, and culture. While some events are ticketed, much of the festival remains free and open to all.
The festival brings established artists and emerging talent to the Valley, supporting creativity, community connection, local businesses, and the visitor economy, while helping make Rossendale a more vibrant place to live and visit.
Donations help us keep the spirit of Gather@ accessible to everyone by supporting free events, artists, and community programming across the festival.
If you’re able to contribute, we’re truly grateful for your support.
Advertisement
Where is it happening?
22 Bury Rd, Rawtenstall, Rossendale BB4 6AA, UK, United Kingdom
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Host or PublisherLater At
