New for 2023 Colne RnB will be presenting a twist to the norm. One of the most successful and much-loved Folk-Rock Bands will be appearing on this year’s festival. The Hippodrome will resonate with the infectious choruses from the Late Great Alan Hull songbook along with all the other classic songs.
 
Legendary 70s folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne return to form with a classic five-piece line up of long-time members fronted by original founder-member Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, fiddle and slide guitar.

With a repertoire of unforgettable songs like Meet Me on The Corner, Fog on The Tyne, Lady Eleanor and Run for Home and a reputation for live performance second to none, Lindisfarne’s power to galvanise festival and concert audiences remains undimmed and is guaranteed to get the crowd on its feet and singing along.
Tyneside folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne first grabbed the attention of the country in 1970 with their debut album Nicely Out of Tune. There followed a string of memorable albums and evergreen classics including Meet Me on the Corner, We Can Swing Together, Fog on The Tyne, Lady Eleanor and Run for Home.
 
With a repertoire of unforgettable songs and a reputation for live performance second to none, Lindisfarne’s power to galvanise audiences remains undimmed and is guaranteed to get the crowd on its feet and singing along!