BGR EVENTS
Unforgettable Musical Events
Based in Hebden Bridge and Halifax, West Yorkshire
About BGR EVENTS
BGR EVENTS are a not-for-profit organisation, based in Wadsworth near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. The organisers take no remunertation and we regularly donate any surpluses to local charities. We are proud that over £13,000 has been donated over the years.
We're committed to hosting excellent music events in Calderdale at affordable prices. See our coming gigs and some details of previous events listed below.
We host quality gigs by nationally renowned performers -- including Modern Folk, Blues and Americana.
Food -our famous pie and pea supper ( with vegan option) - and a great bar with craft beers are available at our shows.
We have an accessible WC, with easy wheelchair access into the venue . Blue - badge disabled car parking is available but we do require a day's prior notice by email to reserve a space for you.
Forthcoming Shows :
( Pie and Pea Supper with Veg option available at every show . Bar with cask ales)
Iona Lane /
Brothers Gillespie
...Double Header !
Wadsworth Saturday 17th October, 2026
Door time: 6:45pm, Start time: 7:45pm
Two great young acts for the price of one!
Northumbrian duo The Brothers Gillespie sing songs of great lyrical power, animated by the sound of soaring sibling harmony, inspired guitar playing and a rich array of acoustic instruments
Iona has been praised for her delicate yet powerful vocals, which have captivated audiences up and down the country
Sorry... Sold Out !!
Martyn Joseph
Wadsworth Friday 20th November, 2026
NOTE REVISED TIMES:
Door time: 6.30pm, Start time:6.55pm
We're delighted to welcome back the marvellous Martyn Joseph .
Martyn has a huge stage presence and the versatility of his music touches genres of folk, rock, soul, folk funk and Americana. He´s a jaw dropping guitar player who has developed a unique percussive style, teamed up with a powerful show stopping voice. Brace yourself for a great evening !
There will be a showcase 6.55pm -7.20 with Kyle Lennox.
Kyle is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who has deeply rooted himself in the folk music tradition.
Gigs for 2027 ... more to come soon !
Independent Venues Week
Wadsworth Saturday 30 January 2027
Every year for IVW we put on a a "gig with a difference" . This year will be a words and music event looking at the textile industry and trading in the Upper Calder in the 1700s and how the advent of steam power , modern transportation and machinery built on that original expertise. We'll be looking at some interesting families and individuals from the time
Details on this website in the forthcoming weeks
The Often Herd
Support: Lewis Pugh
Wadsworth Friday 12th February, 2027
Door time: 6.45 pm, Start time: 7.45pm
Bluegrass band The Often Herd transcend the traditional boundaries of the genre. Although they might resemble an American string band, complete with driving energy, tight vocal harmonies and dazzling instrumental interplay, their vibrant, transatlantic sound is deeply coloured by their surroundings; the striking natural and industrial landscapes of Northern England.
Lewis Pugh will open the evening. Lewis is a prolific songwriter whose dynamic performances have brought him praise from may quarters. He has a remarkable ability to engage an audience. A great addition to the line up.
Lauren Housley
and the Northern Cowboys
Saturday March 6th 2027 Wadsworth
With her huge soulful voice and great stage presence, Lauren really rocks with her excellent mixture of Soul, Blues , Country and Americana. Second Visit to Wadsworth we look forward to her return.
Late Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2
“One of my favourite UK artists. I really love her sound”
Our support will be
The Black Hill Band
A superb three piece local band offering an eclectic mixture of Bluegrass and country
Contact Us
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BGR Events are:
Martin Richards 07731 661 053
Terry Goodall 07483 210233
Tony Tighe 07582 749902
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Wadsworth Community Centre
Near Hebden Bridge
HX7 8RY
Most of our shows (unless otherwise stated) are at : Wadsworth Community Centre, Billy Lane, Old Town, Hebden Bridge HX7 8RY
Parking is on-street on show nights .
Please park with care, respecting our Neighbours' access .
DIRECTIONS
Avoid approaching from Midgley / Luddenden
(Narrow road - especially difficult at night)
Best Directions: From Hebden Bridge take the A6033 up Keighley Road for 1.8 miles. Immediately before the Robin Hood Inn, turn back sharp right along Akroyd Lane . Follow the road for 0.9 mile along into Billy Lane and WCC is on the right, fifty yards before the Post Office.
A Brief List of Just Some of our Past Successes!
Steve Knightley
Steve ( part of Show of Hands ) was our very first booking back in 2015 when he undertook a national tour supporting small local venues. We volunteered and are still going strong , having passed our 50th gig at Wadsworth.
Phil Beer
We have hosted this founder member of SHOW OF HANDS on two sell out dates. This great multi instrumentalist is truly talented and a great crowd pleaser.
Andy Fairweather Low
A great star... as good now as in the 1960s. Andy gave us two sellout shows at Square Chapel , Halifax in 2016 and 2018 respectively , backed by the Low and High Riders
Martin Simpson
Martin is a great talent and was an immediate sellout in 2016. ... And again in Spring 2023!
Martyn Joseph
Martyn was one of the first acts we hosted in 2015 and is one of the most recent in December 2022. A huge favourite with our audiences.
Gigspanner
A great amalgam of old and new Folk talent
The Edgelarks
BBC Folk Award winners Edgelarks push the boundaries of the folk genre, combining influences as diverse as Indian classical and American blues with their British trad roots and original songwriting, to produce a sound like no other.
Jigantics
Just the band for one of our first post covid gigs in 2022. Tremendous foot tapping rocky stuff intermixed with blues and soul. Everyone left feeling great!
Cara Dillon
Queen of Folk
We were delighted to host Cara in 2019 with a large audience at Halifax's Square Chapel . What a night!
O'Hooley and Tidow
We hosted this great duo in both 2015 and 2017, since when they have had huge national success with their theme to "Gentleman Jack"
THE OUTLIERS
( BOO HEWERDINE, JENNY STURGEON, GRANT ANDERSON )
Boo is always popular at Wadsworth and in February 2024 put on a great show to a full house with Jenny and Grant
Independent Venues Week ... Something Different
Every January as part of IVW we produce something 'a little different'. Last year a sell out audience heard about the local bad boys of the late 1700's ... the notorious Crag Vale Coiners