Events

Burnley Youth Theatre have been sourcing original scripts from young writers across the North West. Come and see a selection of script readings!

WED 28 OCT, 5PM–7PM Spoken word and acapella rap artists JShort & Denzle have been working with young artists in workshops that have taught different rhyming techniques, structures and tools to bring you a performance piece that challenges socially relevant prejudices. Prejudices such as unemployment, bullying, religions, racism and homophobia.

WED 28 OCT, 5.30PM–9PM To celebrate the launch of Issue 7 of Culture on a Shoestring, the Blaze magazine is hosting a North West Writers Meet and Greet. If you are looking to break into writing and get your work published, fiction or non- fiction, then come along to make valuable contacts and learn all […]

Video Jam @ The Crib, Burnley Library Thu 29 Oct, 6pm-9pm Blaze Festival and Video Jam are proud to present a programme of short films with a variety of live musical accompaniment. This unique programme features a diverse mix of work from emerging North West talent. The event has been created over the course of […]

THUR 29 OCT, 4PM–7PM Young bands get to make some noise in front of a live audience as a warm up for the Halloween Youth Music extravaganza. A showcase for new musical acts supported through Blaze & More Music band development workshops at Skelmersdale Library.

THU 29 & FRI 30 OCT, 6.30PM–7.15PM Plunge into the world of fairy tales in an immersive walk about and interactive performance of the Brothers Grimm as we take over The Harris Library, Museum & Gallery to bring the stories to life.

THU 29 & FRI 30 OCT, 6.30PM–7.15PM Plunge into the world of fairy tales in an immersive walk about and interactive performance of the Brothers Grimm as we take over The Harris Library, Museum & Gallery to bring the stories to life.

FRI 30 OCT, 7.15PM–10PM, The Carnabys Joe Dolman Lee Southall (The Coral) A live music event programmed by Hijack the Library to celebrate Blaze Festival coming to an end.

SAT 31 OCT, 3PM –11PM For those youngsters who like to feast on live music, Blaze in partnership with Engine Rooms venue, shall be hosting a live music event featuring young bands and acoustic performers from across West Lancashire and beyond. Free entry and fancy dress!