HONK! Programme

For a more detailed programme for visiting band members, and the HONK! Band, please click here.

Friday 26th September

7.00 – 9.00 pm: Let the Music Loose 15 bands playing in 15 community centres – from Keighley to Queensbury, Ilkley to Windhill.

Saturday 27th September

11.00 – 1.00 pm: Sound of the Streets. 16 bands from across the world playing in public spaces across the district. No booking needed – just turn up and enjoy the music!

2.00 – 4.00 pm: Bring it to the City. The biggest busk Bradford has ever seen! Bands from the UK, Australia and America, Spain, France, Germany and the Netherlands playing across the city centre.

4.00 – 6.30 pm: The Big HONK! Showdown of the International bands in Centenary Square, with the HONK! Band, the Peace Artistes, Punjabi Roots, Bradford Voices and special guest SilverFinger Singh.

8.00 – 11.30 pm: Bandslam NOW SOLD OUT at the Bradford Hotel. 300+ musicians, 17 fantastic streetbands, plus a few special guests – this is going to be a night to remember! A totally unique one-off evening where every band will play a few of their favourite tunes, from Balkan to bhangra, secondline to ska, Latin to legendary pop classics. Genres will be mashed up with a passion that’s as infectious as it is inspiring. Tickets here.

Sunday 28th September

Secrets of the Streets

Workshops for all participants and open to the public.

10.30am – 11.30am: Workshop 1

12pm – 1pm: Workshop 2

1pm – 3pm: Lunch and farewells