Batala Lancaster

Ingleton Autumn Lights Festival 2017
2017-10-21 16:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | The i Centre Ingleton, Back Gate, Ingleton, LA6 3BT, United Kingdom
A first for us and we’re looking forward to being part of this autumn festival. We’re part of the parade that starts at about 4.30pm, then lined up to do two sets, one at 7pm and one at 9pm.

Batala Lancaster at Lowther Castle's "Thriller" 2017
2017-10-27 18:30 - 22:00 | Lowther Castle, Penrith, CA10 2HH, United Kingdom
Night at the Castle presents THRILLER – an evening of creepy performance and chilling encounters. Add us into the mix and you have a guaranteed fizzer of an evening. Can’t wait……..

Batala Lancaster at Lowther Castle's "Fire and Feasting" 2017
2017-11-04 17:30 - 22:00 | Lowther Castle, Penrith, CA10 2HH, United Kingdom
Fire & Feasting – perfect for Bonfire Night! This event will include something for all ages, with us and other live music into the night, a fully heated outdoor bar, fire installations, street food and drinks, and a fireworks spectacular – all within the atmospheric setting of a specially illuminated Lowther Castle. We’re timetabled to perform three times between 5.45 and 9.45 and we’d love to see you there!

2017 NEW STARTERS' WORKSHOP
2017-11-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Ellel Village Hall, Galgate, LA2 0JR, United Kingdom
Here’s the chance you’ve been itching for. Join us at the first of our popular New Starters’ Workshops for 2017 and enter the unique Batala world of samba reggae beats and moves, taught by Jen (our patient Musical Director) and our team. (You must be age 18 or over).
Where and when?At our base, Ellel Village Hall, Galgate LA2 0LQ, on Sunday 12th November, from 10am until 2pm.
What do I need?All equipment is supplied, just bring your enthusiasm, a sense of rhythm and commitment. We strongly recommend you wear good quality ear defenders although we will supply basic ones for you.
What does it cost?Your first two sessions are free.
And lastly….Don’t worry! We all had to start at the beginning, you’ll have loads of questions and we’ll be happy to answer them all as we go along.

2017 NEW STARTERS' WORKSHOP
2017-11-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Ellel Village Hall, Galgate, LA2 0JR, United Kingdom
Here’s your next chance! Join us at the second of our popular New Starters’ Workshops for 2017 and enter the unique Batala world of samba reggae beats and moves, taught by Jen (our patient Musical Director) and our team. (You must be age 18 or over).
Where and when?At our base, Ellel Village Hall, Galgate LA2 0LQ, on Sunday 26th November, from 10am until 2pm.
What do I need?All equipment is supplied, just bring your enthusiasm, a sense of rhythm and commitment. We strongly recommend you wear good quality ear defenders although we will supply basic ones for you.
What does it cost?Your first two sessions are free.
And lastly….Don’t worry! We all had to start at the beginning, you’ll have loads of questions and we’ll be happy to answer them all as we go along.

2017 New Starters' Workshop
2017-11-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Ellel Village Hall, Galgate, LA2 0JR, United Kingdom
Join us at the third of our popular New Starters’ Workshops for 2017 and enter the unique Batala world of samba reggae beats and moves, taught by Jen (our patient Musical Director) and our team. (You must be age 18 or over).
Where and when?At our base, Ellel Village Hall, Galgate LA2 0LQ, on Monday 27th November, from 6.30pm until 8pm.
What do I need?All equipment is supplied, just bring your enthusiasm, a sense of rhythm and commitment. We strongly recommend you wear good quality ear defenders although we will supply basic ones for you.
What does it cost?Your first two workshops are free, after which it’ll be £10.
And lastly….Don’t worry! We all had to start at the beginning, you’ll have loads of questions and we’ll be happy to answer them all as we go along.

!Updated times! 2017 New Starters' Workshop
2017-12-04 18:30 - 21:30 | Ellel Village Hall, Galgate, LA2 0JR, United Kingdom
Join us at the fourth of our popular New Starters’ Workshops for 2017 and enter the unique Batala world of samba reggae beats and moves, taught by Jen (our patient Musical Director) and our team. (You must be age 18 or over).
Where and when?At our base, Ellel Village Hall, Galgate LA2 0LQ, on Monday 4th December, from 6.30pm until 9.30pm. PLEASE NOTE THIS AMENDED FINISH TIME.
What do I need?All equipment is supplied, just bring your enthusiasm, a sense of rhythm and commitment. We strongly recommend you wear good quality ear defenders although we will supply basic ones for you.
What does it cost?Your first two workshops are free, after which it’ll be £10.
And lastly….Don’t worry! We all had to start at the beginning, you’ll have loads of questions and we’ll be happy to answer them all as we go along.

!Updated times! 2017 New Starters' Workshop
2017-12-11 18:30 - 21:30 | Ellel Village Hall, Galgate, LA2 0JR, United Kingdom
We’re back on track following the recent Galgate flooding. Join us at the fifth of our popular New Starters’ Workshops for 2017 and enter the unique Batala world of samba reggae beats and moves, taught by Jen (our patient Musical Director) and our team. (You must be age 18 or over).
Where and when?At our base, Ellel Village Hall, Galgate LA2 0LQ, on Monday 11th December, from 6.30pm until 9.30pm. PLEASE NOTE THIS AMENDED FINISH TIME.
What do I need?All equipment is supplied, just bring your enthusiasm, a sense of rhythm and commitment. We strongly recommend you wear good quality ear defenders although we will supply basic ones for you.
What does it cost?Your first two workshops are free, after which it’ll be £10.
And lastly….Don’t worry! We all had to start at the beginning, you’ll have loads of questions and we’ll be happy to answer them all as we go along.

Batala Lancaster at Garstang Victorian Christmas Festival 2017
2017-12-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Garstang High Street, PR3 1FA, United Kingdom
One of our favourite annual winter events, and we’re delighted to be invited back again this year to lead the parade starting along High Street from 6pm. We’ll take a break after that and see you all later at 7.30pm until 8pm outside the Royal Oak pub at the Market Place for a set and a half to warm us all up and blow your socks off.

2017 New Starters' Workshop
2017-12-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Ellel Village Hall, Galgate, LA2 0JR, United Kingdom
Join us at the sixth and last of our popular New Starters’ Workshops for 2017 and enter the unique Batala world of samba reggae beats and moves, taught by Jen (our patient Musical Director) and our team. (You must be age 18 or over).
Where and when?At our base, Ellel Village Hall, Galgate LA2 0LQ, on Monday 18th December, from 6.30pm until 8pm.
What do I need?All equipment is supplied, just bring your enthusiasm, a sense of rhythm and commitment. We strongly recommend you wear good quality ear defenders although we will supply basic ones for you.
What does it cost?Your first two workshops are free, after which it’ll be £10.
And lastly….Don’t worry! We all had to start at the beginning, you’ll have loads of questions and we’ll be happy to answer them all as we go along.

Batala Lancaster at Preston Flag Market 2018
2018-01-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Preston, Preston, PR1 2PP, United Kingdom
We’re doing this busk to bring life to Preston Flag Market on a Sunday, so we hope to see you there all bright eyed and bushy tailed!

Batala Lancaster at Preston Market 2018
2018-02-17 11:00 - 16:00 | Preston, Preston, PR1 2PP, United Kingdom
Preston Market is re-opening and we’ll be there to help the event go with a bang or two. Looking forward to giving this one a real blast.

Batala Lancaster at St George's Day, Lancaster 2018
2018-04-22 12:45 - 15:30 | Lancaster City Centre, LA1 1HY, United Kingdom
We’ll be taking part in the St George’s Day Parade from Lancaster Castle to Dalton Square starting at 12.45, and then performing two static sets on the plinth in Market Square.

Batala Lancaster at Kendal Colour Dash
2018-04-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Kirkbie Kendal School, Kendal, LA9 7EQ, United Kingdom
We have been supporting St John’s Hospice for the last year as our nominated charity.
Kendal Colour Dash was a great gig for us last year so we’re looking forward to ending the charity year in style by drumming up support for the runners as they raise much-needed funds.
Catch our static sets in the Kirkbie Kendal School car park at 10.00 and 10.30am, and then on the canal towpath between 11.00am and 1.00pm.

Batala Lancaster at Lakeland Trails, Staveley 2018
2018-05-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Staveley, LA8 9LN, United Kingdom
We’ll be based at the start and finish area on Staveley Recreation Ground (LA8 9LN). Watch them run, run, run as we groove, groove, groove!

Batala Lancaster at Kirkby Lonsdale Beer and Music Festival
2018-05-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Club, Underley Park, Raygarth, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DS, United Kingdom
Kirkby Lonsdale Beer and Music Festival is a community event hosted at the Rugby Club to showcase local musicians and locally brewed beers.We’ll be playing on the Sunday of this free, three-day event.
Catch us for two static sets between 1.00 and 2.00pm

Batala Lancaster at Chipping Steam Fair, 2018
2018-05-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Chipping, Green Lane Showground, PR3 2TQ
Our second year at this steamy event based at the Green Lane Showground. We had great fun last year and are delighted to be invited back. More details when we have them.

Batala Lancaster at Down by the Riverside Festival 2018
2018-06-02 11:00 - 16:00 | Dolphinholme, LA2 9DJ, United Kingdom
We’ll be back at Down By The Riverside Festival again this year, so join us at this great, family-friendly event, where we’ll be doing a short parade and a couple of static sets.

The festival is for all ages with two live music stages, multiple theatrical events to tell the story of “The Legend Of The Giants”, creative sideshows and workshops, and a food court of world food and drink.

Batala Lancaster at Ellel Gala 2018
2018-06-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Ellel Village Hall, Galgate, LA2 0JR, United Kingdom
The annual Ellel Gala with special meaning this year following the 2017 floods and the terrific efforts made by the villagers to help each other out. We will shout our collective “well done folks!” by performing through the day to help everything go with a swing, a groove, and a beat or two. We’ll be leading the fancy dress parade then playing a static set.

Batala Lancaster at Manchester Day 2018
2018-06-17 11:00 - 17:30 | Manchester, M40 8EE, United Kingdom
We’ll be taking part in the parade from 1pm – 3pm from Liverpool Road to Cathedral Gardens (see the route here: http://manchesterday.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/parade-route.jpg) then playing a static set from 5.10 – 5.30pm in Albert Square.

Batala Lancaster at Halton Millfest 2018
2018-06-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Halton Mill, Mill Lane, Halton, LA2 6ND, United Kingdom
Based at Halton Mill, not far from M6 junction 34, this is one we’re looking forward to as an evening parade at about 6.00pm followed by a static set, although details may well change nearer the time. Keep up to date on the whole thing via the Millfest’s Facebook page.

Batala Lancaster at Duffield Carnival 2018
2018-06-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Duffield, DE56 4BA, United Kingdom
More details when we have them, the event is based at Eyes Meadow where the procession arrives at about 2pm, having left Avenue Road at 12.45pm. Whatever times we play, we’re looking forward to it immensely and we hope to see you there!

Batala Lancaster in Blackpool for Blue Skies
2018-07-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Blackpool, Blackpool, FY1 4BJ, United Kingdom
We’re busking in St John’s Square, Blackpool in support of our nominated charity for this year; Blue Skies Hospitals Fund.
We are supporting this charity in memory of Ian Ward, a long time member of Batala Lancaster who passed away earlier this year.

Batala Lancaster at Knott End and Preesall Carnival 2018
2018-07-14 13:00 - 17:00 | Preesall and Knott End, FY6 0AD, United Kingdom
We’ll be playing at the Disney themed Preesall and Knott End Gala 2018.
The procession starts at 1 pm from the Esplanade at Knott End.

Batala Lancaster at Kendal Calling 2018
2018-07-27 00:00 - 2018-07-29 23:59 | Kendal Calling Festival, Lowther Deer Park, Hackthorpe, CA10 2HG, United Kingdom
We’re so excited to be returning once again to Kendal Calling 2018. Dust off your wellies and we’ll see you in the fields!
Our performance times are:Valley of the Beats:Friday: 9.00 – 9.30pm, 11.00 – 11.45pmSaturday: 2.20 – 2.50pm, 9.00 – 9.45pm, 11.15pm – midnight, 1.00 – 1.30amSunday: 12.30 – 1.15pm, 4.00 – 4.45pm
Join our Facebook event to be kept up to date if our sets change once we’re on site.

Batala Lancaster at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
2018-08-10 - 2018-08-11 | Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Catch us at:

OCEAN TERMINAL LEITH

Saturday 11 August

11.30am – 1.30pm

MOUND PRECINCT

off Princess Street

Saturday 11 August

8.15 – 8.45pm

Batala Mundo at Notting Hill Carnival 2018
2018-08-27 11:00 - 15:00 | Notting Hill, Notting Hill, London, W11 2PA, United Kingdom
Batala members from across the world will be joining together to play at Notting Hill Carnival in the new Samba category.

Batala Lancaster at Lakeland Trails, Keswick
2018-09-01 10:30 - 15:00 | Keswick, CA12 4NF, United Kingdom
We’ll be based in Fitz Park, drumming up support for the trail runners at this family-friendly event. More information at http://www.lakelandtrails.org/keswick/

Batala Lancaster at Lakes Alive with Boom Dang
2018-09-07 20:00 - 22:30 | Abbot Hall Park, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AL, United Kingdom
This looks like a really exciting event, part of the Lakes Alive weekend.
We’re playing with Boom Dang, as part of a four band procession up to the Castle.
More information as we have it.

Batala Lancaster at Kendal Torchlight Carnival 2018
2018-09-14 19:00 - 22:30 | Kendal, Kendal, LA9 4SX, United Kingdom
More details when we have them, but we’re delighted to be taking part in the Torchlight Carnival parade.
