Summer 1898 saw a huge music festival take place in Blantyre at the grounds of Blantyre Lodge (now the David Livingstone Birthplace grounds). On the afternoon of Saturday 13th August 1898, Blantyre Parish Brass Band put on an amazing free concert. The weather was beautifully fine and well advertised in advance, attracted a huge crowd […]
All 492 of Blantyre Community Committee’s photos from Saturday 10th June 2017 at Blantyre’s annual music Festival, “Live at Livvies 2”. Held at David Livingstone Memorial Grounds , organised by Blantyre Community Committee and staff from David Livingstone Centre Trust, the event was primarily sponsored by BIG Lottery, with thanks.
“Live at Livvies” is a contemporary Music Festival run by Blantyre Community Committee. The idea that Blantyre should have a summer music festival was first discussed and developed by Arlene Green, Stephen McDade, Paul Veverka, Hazel Krawczyk, Rose Lee and Caroline Lee in early 2016. Over successive months, plans were drawn up to fundraise and […]