Songs for John

MUSIC EXTRA @: A CHARITY concert in memory of John Kirkham will take place tomorrow at Austerlands Cricket Club.

John, who died aged 71 in August, was one of Oldham’s most talented and well-known musicians, an accomplished drummer and singer who over a six-decade career played in many rock and roll and jazz groups.

Many musicians from these groups will feature at the charity concert, which starts at 8pm.

Admission will be free, but a collection will be taken for the Royal Oldham Hospital and Dr Kershaw’s Hospice.


TICKETS are selling fast for what promises to be a cracking night at Whittles in Oldham on Thursday, October 15. Revolution Live! features a set from the station’s indie DJ Dave Sweetmore and appearances from top young Manchester artists the Marquettes, Kaiden Nolan and the Hotspur Press.

On the door entry will cost £5 if tickets remain.


Talented Oldham duo Lyceum are back in Manchester this Thursday. Teenagers Ryan and Brad play at the Night and Day Cafe, where they will sing trademark harmonic numbers - covers and originals.


TOWN-based punk hopefuls the Crash Mats are excitedly gearing up for a prestigious support slot tomorrow night in Manchester. The noisy local four-piece will play at the Retro Bar, supporting popular American ska legends the Toasters.