Bingley Arts Centre’s enterprising rock show promoter Steve Waite has entered into an agreement with nationwide promoters The Gig Cartel, to bring in a number of big acts in the autumn.
These include The South, formerly The Beautiful South, who perform on October 10; Eddi Reader from Fairground Attraction is in town on November 18; and Squeeze frontman Glenn Tilbrook in a solo acoustic show on December 11.
In addition, there’s a special Christmas show. For Those About to Rock is a tribute to AC/DC with support from another tribute band The Z.Z.Tops who will raise the roof on December 21.
Nearer to hand, Bradford’s pop idol Gareth Gates performs an up close and personal show on May 23, supported by Kula Bula. Steve reports just a few tickets are left.
The following night, May 24, Stacie Collins brings her Southern Rock from Nashville. Special guests are Kath and The Kicks and just added to the bill Howlin’ Johnny and the 59 Sound, rockabilly from Keighley
Legendary 1980’s rockers The Quireboys bring their brand of good time Rock n’ Roll to Bingley on August 3 to celebrate one year of gigs at the venue.
Tickets for all shows are available from Bingley Arts Centre box office on (01274) 567983 or online www.ticketsource.co.uk/bingleyartscentre. Doors open at 7.30pm.