Batala Lancaster

Batala Lancaster at Down by the Riverside Festival 2018
2018-06-02 11:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

Batala Lancaster Busk in Lytham for Blue Skies Hospital Funds
2018-09-16 12:00 - 15:00 | Lytham Square, Lytham, United Kingdom
We’ll be doing our second busk for our nominated charity Blue Skies Hospitals Fund, in Lytham Square on 16th September.

Batala Lancaster at Ingleton Light Festival
2018-10-27 19:00 - 22:00 | The i Centre Ingleton, Back Gate, Ingleton, LA6 3BT, United Kingdom
More details as we have them about the Ingleton Autumn lights Festival at the iCentre

Batala Lancaster at Light up Lancaster 2018
2018-11-03 19:00 - 21:00 | The Giant Axe (Lancaster City FC), The Giant Axe, Lancaster, LA1 5PE, United Kingdom
We’re delighted to be playing at the city’s annual fireworks spectacular again this year. We’ll be playing before and after the firework display at the Giant Axe viewing area.

Busk to support Lancaster Musicians Co-op
2018-11-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Lancaster City Centre, LA1 1HY, United Kingdom
The Lancaster Musician’s Co-op has been served a 6-month eviction notice by Lancaster City Council.
Batala Lancaster will perform a busking gig to raise awareness and encourage people to donate to support this fantastic local resource.
The link for donations is: https://www.gofundme.com/save-lancaster-music-co-op
We will perform several static sets in Dalton Square between 2pm-4pm

Blackpool Sunset Parade for Blue Skies
2018-11-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Blackpool, Blackpool, FY1 4BJ, United Kingdom
We’ll be parading from Blackpool South Shore along the Prom at dusk and heading North to raise money for Blue Skies Hospitals Fund.
Starting at the Pleasure Beach at 4 pm and parading along the seafront to the Comedy Carpet at about 7 pm. Five Blue Skies staff with collection buckets will be joining us so come along to enjoy a rousing open-air gig and support a worthy cause.

Kirkby Lonsdale Christmas Fair
2018-12-01 11:30 - 13:30 | Market Square, Kirkby Lonsdale
Join us for two static performances in Market Square, Kirkby Lonsdale: 11:30 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 13:30

A Musical Affair In Market Square
2018-12-02 11:00 - 16:00 | Market Square, Lancaster City Museum, Lancaster, LA1 1HT, United Kingdom
We’ll be part of this festive event organised by Lancaster BID, featuring local bands and choirs
Our sets for the day are:

11.45am – Market Square plinth
1.00pm – Penny Street
2.20pm – Market Square Plinth

Batala Lancaster at Chinese New Year
2019-02-02 11:00 - 15:00 | Lancaster City Centre, LA1 1HY, United Kingdom
Celebrate the Year of the Pig at Lancaster’s Chinese New Year parade ?
We’ll be doing a static set in Market Square at 11.00am, then taking part in the dragon parade at 2.00pm
The carnival includes food stalls, funfair rides and entertainment throughout the day. More information here: http://www.lancasterchinesenewyear.org.uk/

Batala Lancaster at the Mental Health Mile
2019-03-24 14:30 - 16:00 | Williamson Park, Lancaster, LA1 1UX, United Kingdom
We’ll be playing at the Mental Health Mile in Williamson Park in support of Mind – our nominated charity for this year.

Batala Lancaster at the Mental Health Mile
2019-04-21 14:30 - 16:00 | Williamson Park, Lancaster, LA1 1UX, United Kingdom
We’ll be playing in support of Mind, our nominated charity for the year.
Come along and move a mile to lift your mood.

Batala Lancaster at St George's Day Parade Morecambe
2019-04-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Morecambe, LA4 4BX, United Kingdom
St George’s Day Parade in Morecambe with Lonsdale District Scouts.
We’ll be starting at the Battery at 11.00am and parading down towards the Stone Jetty.

Batala Lancaster at Wray Scarecrow Festival 2019
2019-05-03 18:30 - 20:00
We’re delighted to be playing at the Wray Scarecrow Festival once again.
Explore the village and see the scarecrow displays.
We’ll be playing a static set and then leading the procession through the village.
More details to follow as we have them.

Batala Lancaster at Lakeland Trails, Stavely
2019-05-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Staveley, LA8 9LN, United Kingdom
We’ll be drumming up support for the runners at this Lakeland Trails event.

Batala Lancaster at the Hare and Hounds, Levens
2019-05-11 13:00 - 15:30 | Hare and Hounds, Levens, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8PN
A garden party at the Hare & Hounds, Levens, with a barbecue and family activities.

Batala Lancaster at Garstang Colour Dash
2019-05-12 11:30 - 14:00 | Garstang High Street, PR3 1FA, United Kingdom
We’ll be playing to support the runners raising funds for St John’s Hospice, and probably getting covered in chalk.
We’ll start off playing a short set in Cherestanc Square at 11.30am, and the drum through the race to support the runners.
Registrations are now open at www.sjhospice.org.uk/colourdash

Batala Lancaster at Keswick Mountain Festival
2019-05-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Keswick, CA12 4NF, United Kingdom
This looks like a great event where we’ll be leading a parade from Market Square to the festival ground at 6.00pm, with other performances around that.

Batala Lancaster at Highest Point's Big Family Day Out.
2019-05-19 09:00 - 11:00
We’re delighted to be playing at Highest Point presents The Big Family Day Out this year.
This is a brilliant festival in beautiful Williamson Park, and should be a fantastic day for the whole family.
