Songs from the Northern Powerhouse

What happens when a group of middle-aged activists and Socialist performers decide to bond together in Solidarity? Bard Company is born.
And, in the words of Steve Earle ... The Revolution Starts Now!

Three mature wordsmiths from the working class Northern Powerhouses of Bolton, Salford and Wakefield decided to merge their writing and performing into a consolidated effort to help wake up the world to the evils of fascism and pointless conflicts, framing ideas hatched in poetry into three albums of songs as well as countless live gigs and festivals.

Boltonian punk poet Jefferama! (aka Jeff Dawson) became Punky Bard. Pennine hopping Yorkshireman, poet and musician, Ian Whiteley, re-located to Wigan and became Rocky Bard. Salfordian poet and comedian, Tony Kinsella became Bolshie Bard. And the trio of trouble-shooting troubadours was born.

They return to Queen Street Mill following a sell out show last year – performing a collection of rousing anthems from their previous albums as well as new songs from their latest release 'Northern Powerhouse'

Yes - Bard Company will, once again, be causing 'trouble at t'mill'

Doors open at 6pm, show to start at 6:30pm. The performance consists of 2 x 45 minutes sets. The cafe will be open for hot and soft drinks and snacks. We won't have alcohol for sale, but you are welcome to bring your own bottle