Live venues announced for Rochdale Feel Good Festival

Organisers of Rochdale Feel Good Festival have confirmed this year’s official venues for the event’s return on Saturday 13 August.

As well as the main stage, five venues will hosting indoor live music performances during the celebration of entertainment, food and culture. The Flying Horse Hotel and The Empire in Packer Street, The Medicine Tap in The Esplanade, The Baum in Toad Lane and Hoochi Koochi in South Parade will all stage live music.

On the eve of the festival (Friday 12 August) The Flying Horse will host two special festival stand-up comedy shows in The Old Court Room, headlined by Britain’s Got Talent and Phoenix Night’s star Steve Royle – a family friendly show at 6pm and an 8.15pm adults only show on a packed line-up that also includes the winner of BBC’s New Comedy Awards 2021 – Anna Thomas. 

Also on the Friday, Rochdale Feel Good Festival main stage DJ Dave Sweetmore plus his special guests will be warming up with an indie set behind the decks at Hoochi Koochi.

 

 

Councillor Janet Emsley, cabinet member for events at Rochdale Borough Council, said: “It is fantastic to see this festival coming back and with so much to see across our indoor venues we’ll certainly be giving music lovers something to celebrate and there’s comedy on the Friday evening to get you feeling good!

“This festival brings people into Rochdale from across the region and way beyond so it’s great to be able to showcase all these venues and there will be more acts announced in the coming weeks.”

Caroline Norton, owner of The Medicine Tap, added: “The Feel Good festival has always been a prominent date in Rochdale’s calendar, a great music event that creates such an incredible atmosphere. We’re so excited to be a part of it and show off some local musical talent.”

Rochdale Feel Good Festival returns on Saturday 13 August, headlined by The Fratellis. Also on the main stage will be northern soul band The Northern Soultrain, rock band HAiG, Manchester singer/songwriter Abbie Ozard, choir Sign Along With Us, guitarist and singer/songwriter Aziz Ibrahim, alternative dance band ENTT, indie/folk duo Firewoodisland, DJ Dave Sweetmore plus a local battle of the bands winner.

Tickets for the main stage (£7) are on sale at www.rochdalefeelgoodfestival.co.uk and you can also book in person at Touchstones Rochdale, Heywood Civic Centre and Middleton Arena.

Most performances at the indoor venues are free, but some are ticketed. You need to buy tickets for the Friday warm-up shows and early booking is advised.

The festival is funded by the council together with ticket sales and sponsorship from The Lancashire Hospitality Co-operation, Premier Kia, Hopwood Hall College, The Royal Toby Hotel and other local businesses. If you would like to get involved with the festival, email events@rochdale.gov.uk