A weekend of entertainment

The 11th Audlem Music & Arts Festival – The Biggest Free such Festival in Cheshire – is only days away. 62 LIVE performances mean we can't highlight them all but this is an event that should appeal to all live music fans – whatever your taste.

As one performer announced to an appreciative audience last year: "This is a fabulous festival; just the right size; just the right venues – and just the right beer!"

As well as the big names like the reads, The Travelling Band, the Boat Band, Jim Kirkpatrick and many more, young bands feature strongly too with a Youth New Band Showcase featuring five bands. One of Audlem's home grown bands, Foxy Wellingtons started in the Showcase just three years ago: now they are playing top venues in Manchester and elsewhere.

Bank Holiday Monday also sees the Audlem traditional Carnival which dates back to 1820 – Carnival Queen, Maypole dancing by the children of St James, the Band of the Air Cadets, Hog Roast and all the fun of the Fair. Great entertainment for all the family.

It's entertainment all the way from Thursday evening until The Johnny Miller All Stars finish off the event in their inimitable style from 9.00pm at the Shroppie Fly on Monday night.

It's a Festival not to be missed – check the programme on www.audlemfestival.com or click on the link below the poster – in a village with a big reputation for its live music throughout the year. AND IT'S ALL FREE!

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