The Black Dyke Mills Heritage Venue

11/09/2026

Tomorrow evening at the mill we have the funk infused The Mel Outsider Reformation. Vive Le Rock Magazine describe their latest album, Mel Goes Funky, as "a very suave and nuanced record. You'll totally Dig it Baby!"

Support comes from the intriguingly named singer songwriter Teaspoon.

Tickets can be bought online - https://www.skiddle.com/e/42565521 - or reserved by contacting Richard on 07920 122735.

Our cafe and bar will be open and it would be great if you could come along.

09/09/2026

Live at the mill this Saturday 12 September are The Mel Outsider Reformation. They'll be playing songs from their latest critically acclaimed, funk infused album 'Mel Goes Funky".

For a taste of what to expect have a watch of this video of the band in full flow at the Colne Blues Festival.

The Mel Outsider Reformation - Clip from The Great British Rhythm a...

07/09/2026

The East Lancs rock n roll runaway Mel Outsider returns to the mill on Saturday 12 September. Mel and his seven piece band will be playing songs from their funk infused new album ‘Mel Goes Funky’ which follows the critically acclaimed debut ‘Miss Victory V’ in 2022. Vive Le Rock Magazine describe Mel Goes Funky as a very suave and nuanced record. You'll totally Dig it Baby!" Meanwhile Pete Feenstra, says Mel Goes Funky “recalls a time when music was fun. It’s lyrically beguiling, grooves, sparkles, amuses, rocks hard and puts the ‘F’ in funk!”

Should be a fun night.

Tickets are available via Skiddle - https://www.skiddle.com/e/42565521 - or you can contact Richard on 07920 122735 to reserve.

06/09/2026

Many thanks to all who came along to enjoy Roger Davies & His Band yesterday evening. The band played a more relaxed acoustic set which showcased Roger's excellent songwriting. A lovely evening.

Next up at the mill is The Mel Outsider Reformation. A fine 8 piece band who offer a heady mix of rock with a funk infused groove! It promises to be a lively night.

04/09/2026

Tomorrow evening, Saturday 05 September, we welcome back the always splendid Roger Davies & His Band. Our cafe and bar will be open and it would be great if you could come along. Doors open at 7.00pm and Roger and the band will be on stage at 7.30.

Tickets can be bought via Skiddle - https://www.skiddle.com/e/42565518 - or you can contact Richard on 07920 122735 to reserve and pick up at the door.

It should be a great night !

31/08/2026

It’s always a special night at the mill when Roger Davies & His Band plays and we are delighted that they returning on Saturday 05 September.

Roger formed his band after he accompanied Fairport Convention on a thirty date UK tour and, since then, they have played to full houses across the region. Roger’s songs document Yorkshire life and Yorkshire characters - expect to hear old favourites such as ‘Brighouse On Saturday Night', 'The Ghost Of Lily Fogg', 'Into The Sun', 'Percy Shaw' along with a selection of new songs. Not to be missed.

Tickets can be bought on line - https://www.skiddle.com/e/42565518 - or you can contact Richard on 07920 122735 to reserve. Our cafe and our bar will be open and it would be lovely to see you.

21/08/2026

It’s always a special night at the mill when Roger Davies plays and we are delighted that he is returning with his full band on Saturday 05 September.

Roger formed his band after he accompanied Fairport Convention on a thirty date UK tour and, since then, they have played to full houses across the region. Roger’s songs document Yorkshire life and Yorkshire characters - expect to hear old favourites such as ‘Brighouse On Saturday Night', 'The Ghost Of Lily Fogg', 'Into The Sun', 'Percy Shaw' along with a selection of new songs. Not to be missed.

Tickets are available online - https://www.skiddle.com/e/42565518 - or you can contact Richard on 07920 122735 to reserve. Hope you can come along - it would be good to see you.

11/07/2026

It's always a pleasure to welcome Mark Harrison to the mill and he returns tomorrow for an afternoon show starting at 4.00pm. Mark Harrison is an established, multi-award-nominated singer-songwriter, storyteller and guitarist with an ever-growing reputation for being unlike any other artist out there. Original roots music for today!

Tickets are available from Skiddle - https://www.skiddle.com/e/42435202 - or you can contact Richard on 07920 122735 to reserve. Alternatively, simply come along and pay at the door. It would be lovely to see you.

08/07/2026

This coming Sunday 12 July at 4.00pm we welcome back the songs and stories of Mark Harrison.

Mark Harrison is an established, multi-award-nominated singer-songwriter, storyteller and guitarist with an ever-growing reputation for being unlike any other artist out there. He performs all-original songs in his own very individual style, with elements of rock, folk, blues and Americana. He has been frequently featured on BBC Radio, including the Radio 2 Pick of the Week show and the Radio 2 Folk Show, and he and his band have been live guests on Cerys Matthews’s Radio 2 show. He has been described on the BBC as an artist who 'makes you think afresh' and by countless reviewers and audience members as 'uplifting' and 'inspirational'. He has brought something genuinely new and distinctive to the roots music scene.

Original roots music for today.

Tickets are available on line - https://www.skiddle.com/e/42435202 - or you can reserve by contacting Richard on 07920 122735. Hope you can come along.

29/06/2026

Many thanks to everyone who came along to Your Song yesterday. John Reilly’s singing was as good as it gets and Lewis Nitikman’s talent on the keyboards was truly stunning.

Our next show is on Sunday 12 July when we welcome back the folk, blues, stories and humour of Mark Harrison.