
Be There on The Square!
By Webmaster | 3rd September 2025
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

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