Be There on The Square

Be There on The Square

6th September 2025, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

A Pop-Up Afternoon of Live Music, Arts & Community for Rushbearing festival at the Town Square

As part of the Rushbearing Festival, join us for the first-ever use of the new civic space!

This special pop-up afternoon celebrates local culture with music, art, food, and conversation.


Live Music – Acoustic Stage

12:30 – dbh (ambient folk guitar, Todmorden)

https://www.facebook.com/dbhguitar /

1:15 – George Daniels (youth folk, Calderdale)

https://www.instagram.com/edwin_george_music/

2:00 – Duotor (medieval music duo, Hebden)

https://www.facebook.com/TritorTheBand

3:15 – Satnam Galsian (Punjabi folk vocalist, Leeds)

https://www.instagram.com/satnamvocalist/

4:00 – Wire Worms (modern folk, Leeds)

https://www.instagram.com/wire.worms/

Artisan Stalls & Food (12–5 PM)

Handmade instruments, cakes, jams, local authors, community groups + empanadas from Bella Ciao https://www.instagram.com/bellaciaocafetod/


Family & Creative Activities

Face painting, badge-making, mapping games, soft play, giant Jenga, and more


Creative Consultation – What’s Next?

Artists Alice Bradshaw And Michael Powell invite you to share memories or Sowerby Bridge and share ideas for the future of the Town Square https://www.instagram.com/alicebradshaw.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/thecloudgallery/


Free entry — all welcome! Come celebrate, connect, and help shape the future of this new community space.


Supported by Sowerby Bridge Development Board, Culturedale and Fire and Water

Be There on The Square
Be There on The Square


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