A Night With Bruno Success!!

Last Saturday saw the return of live music to the revived Champness Hall in Rochdale. A socially distanced audience were treated to live music from not one but two live acts.

The Shenanigans duo featuring Chris Addington and Cliff Woodworth started the night. They were on top form engaging the audience in a range of popular song covers with their own twist. Chris had the audience in awe with his incredible vocals particularly during the song 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.

We then all found out why the Bruno Mars tribute band are the UK's number one tribute band to Bruno Mars. Taking to the stage in their Jersey Boy's style gold jackets with a fully choreographed show, they got the hall dancing in their seats! It's not until you listen to a whole 90 minute show that you appreciate how many massive hits Bruno Mars has had. There was something for everyone with the age of the audience ranging from 12 to 80!

It's fair to say that the arts industry has been hit hard by the pandemic, but it was great to see the people out in force to show their appreciation on the first weekend of the national restrictions easing.

As organisers, it would be remiss of us not to acknowledge the incredible support we received from the trustees at the Champness Hall who helped to bring our shared vision of a rejuvenated hall to fruition. It could also not have happened without our bar sponsors from the Flying Horse Hotel. It is not uncommon at large events like this to see bars serving cans and bottles only, however we were treated to a full bar including hand pulled ale, ABK Pilsner, and cocktails. We are also incredibly grateful for the support and guidance we received from Rochdale Council to help us deliver a Covid safe event.

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We are now looking forward to returning to the Champness Hall on the 17th and 18th September for Oktberfest Rochdale when we transform the hall into a German Bierkeller with the extraordinary Jager Maestros Oompah Band. Before that though we have our two music festivals to brighten up your summer, Little Glastonboro (26th June) and Milnrow Calling (29th August). We hope to see you there!

Photos curtesy of Michael Cliffe Photography.

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Free Tickets for Key Workers

As our way of saying thank you for all your hard work during the pandemic. We are giving away 6 pairs of free tickets to our 'Night With Bruno mars' on Saturday 22nd May. We have the UK's top tribute band and support from 'The Shenanigans' lined up for a full night's entertainment. The bar is being provided by the Flying Horse.

The venue for the night is Rochdale's hidden gem the 'Champness Hall' in the town centre on drake Street. The hall is coming back to life for live events and will provide the perfect setting for what will be a great celebration of lockdown restrictions easing.

People can sit in groups with friends following the current stage 2 rules that apply outside. You can sit at tables in groups of 6 or 2 households with table drinks service provided all night.

If you work in the NHS, Social Care, Emergency Services or Schools register for the chance to win free tickets to our Night With Bruno Mars at the amazing Champness Hall on the 22nd May.

All you have to do is enter using your work email address. If we have more than 6 people apply we will raffle off the tickets. The deadline to submit your tickets is Sunday 16th May with winners contacted on Monday.

Register your interest by following the link below.

https://www.whatsoccurrinrochdale.co.uk/keyworkers

A Night With Bruno Mars Launch!

What's Occurrin' Rochdale presents 'A Night With Bruno Mars' on 22nd May, 2021 at Champness Hall, Rochdale!

On Saturday 22nd May Rochdale's first live show (Socially Distanced) will take place at the Champness Hall, since the lifting of restrictions. The evening will begin with local group the Shenanigans Duo playing a selection of covers and favourites. We are then excited to announce we will be entertained by the award winning ' A Tribute to Bruno Mars'.

'BRUNO - A Tribute to Bruno Mars' are the UK's leading Bruno Mars Tribute, featuring a fully live & choreographed show and 5 piece Band. Since winning the official title of UK's Number 1 Bruno Mars Tribute for two consecutive years, the band have performed at theatres and festivals all over the UK and internationally!

Pre sale tickets go on sale this weekend to members of our mailing list. You can still join, not only get first refusal on tickets but a special discount as well.

Tickets then go on general sale next Friday 23rd April and we cannot wait to welcome you to have a fantastic time after such a difficult year and help restore this fantastic hall to its former glory!