Headliners for this year's Darwen Live music festival have been announced.
Topping the bill for 2010 are 'rockgrass' tribute band Hayseed Dixie along with Derek Forbes and Brian McGee ex Original Simple Minds.
Hayseed Dixie who made their name with their distinctive bluegrass and rock covers of AC/DC songs will be performing on Sunday, May 30.
Derek Forbes and Brian McGee who have reunited to perform songs from their time as Simple Minds will be taking to the stage on Monday, May 31.
This year the mini festival organised by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council celebrates eleven years of showcasing local talent as well as bringing well known performers to the town.
The free, two-day music festival will boast many local musicians and support for the event is as strong as ever with a the Council’s Facebook fan page attracting over 800 fans just two days after it was launched.
All performances will take place on the festival’s main Stage located on the Darwen Market Square, and on the acoustic Stage, which is located at the Darwen Library Theatre. Local pubs and clubs will also be providing live entertainment.
The main stage will run from 1pm - 9pm, Darwen Library Theatre is 1pm -7pm.
Check with individual pubs and clubs for programming details.
Steve Rigby, director of Culture, Leisure and Sport, said: "We are delighted to organise yet another Darwen Live, which in it's eleventh year has come to be something of an institution in the town.
"It is an extremely popular event and is a chance for people to come together and celebrate community spirit."
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