Accrington Town Hall, Accrington - E2K. European, African, Jazz and British folk blend together to make a vibrant music sound. Friday, 8pm, £9 and £8.

Albert Halls

Bolton

Joe Brown. One of the country's best loved musicians is back on the road playing a selection of timeless classics and rock 'n' roll numbers.

Thursday, 8pm, £13 and £11.50

Chorley Old Road United Reformed Church

Bolton

Sounds of Celebration

A concert celebrating over 100 years of witness, work and worship by the Smithills School Brass Band.

Friday, 7.30pm, £3

Halliwell Central Reform Club

Brownlow Fold, Bolton

Gavin Knight and Frank Patterson

Saturday, members £1 and visitors £2

Wayne Lester

Sunday, members £1 and visitors £2

King Georges Hall

Blackburn

Classic Handel. A performance by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Friday, 7.30pm, £8 to £17.50

Radcliffe Civic Suite

Radcliffe

Tex Line Dance with Glen Rodgers Duo

Friday, 7.30pm-11.30pm, £6 in advance or £7 on the door

RNCM

Manchester

Chetham's Symphony Orchestra

Music by Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov.

Friday, 7.30pm, £8 and £5

Goldberg Contemporary Music Festival

The festival runs from Friday to Sunday with concerts, workshops and talks throughout each day. Friday to Sunday, £2 to £14

Victoria Hall

Bolton

Festival of Brass 2003. A concert with The Leyland Band and Smithills School Senior Band. Saturday, 7.30pm, £7.50 and £6 conc.

Whitchaff Inn

Bury Road, Rawtenstall

The Pendle Jazzmen. Friday, 9pm, admission free