The brand new Vintage Vibes event by the East Lancashire Railway is shaping up to be even bigger, with more acts confirmed to bring you the best of years gone by.
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of soulful tunes and timeless classics. With music, food, events and costumes inspired by the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s.
Along with previously confirmed headliners including The Real Thing, The Barron Soul DJ, Northern Soul Train and Sixties Mania, seven new acts are hitting the stages at Bury Bolton Street, Rawtenstall, Ramsbottom and Heywood Stations.
Local radio personality, David Dockerty, will serve as MC for both days of the event. A familiar voice on Bolton FM, David will bring his trademark energy and charm to the stage.
The Washboard Resonators will kick off the weekend on Saturday 24th May, performing an acoustic set embodying the 1920s, 30s & 40s on the main stage at Bury Bolton Street Station at 12pm.
A whopping three new headliners have been added to Sunday’s line up! Motown marvel, Jackie Marie, will bring soulful tunes and timeless classics to the main stage at 12pm.
Later in the day at 5:45 pm, watch as Disco band, Groovemental, don their flares and get the crowd dancing to all the best of 70s disco hits.
To round off the weekend in perfect sing-along fashion, tribute act, Masters of the Scene, will belt out all your favourite ABBA hits and keep you singing for the rest of the night.
But the fun doesn’t stop at the main stage!
Vintage entertainer, Lilli Moore, is set to perform at Heywood Station all afternoon on both days of the event.
Lancashire Belle, a 1940s singer and entertainer, will showcase tunes from the decade all day at Rawtenstall on 24th and at Ramsbottom on 25th.
Finally, vocal trio, Christopher and The Robins, will transport you back in time with their songs from yesteryear at Ramsbottom on 24th and Rawtenstall on 25th.
ELR are also taking those Vintage Vibes to the sky, with the iconic Lancaster bomber performing a thrilling flypast set to wow spectators on 24th May. Its presence adds a powerful touch of history and nostalgia to the event that all can enjoy.
So Retro are hosting an incredible vintage fair, featuring themed memorabilia, clothing, and vinyl records for sale — ideal mementos for anyone wanting to commemorate the event.
Mike Kelly, Chairman of East Lancashire Railway, said: “We’re thrilled to see Vintage Vibes growing into such a vibrant celebration of music, style and heritage.
“From live performances to vintage fashion and historical moments like the Lancaster bomber flypast, this event promises to be something truly special.
“Whether you’re reliving fond memories or discovering the charm of decades past for the first time, there’s something here for everyone.”
