How does a weekend of live concerts in Chorley sound?

Well, this is what Kush music Development Group (KMDG) has planned for September 8 and 9 at Chorley Town Hall.

Building on the success of two shows, KMDG has organised a massive two-day event, In The Mix 2000, with music from guitar bands and rock to dance and digital sounds.

Leo Stones, who helped set up KMDG, said: "The first event was a real test. It was part of the BBC Music Live Celebrations, a small part of a national event, and it was an absolute sell-out. So we decided to use that as a launchpad to do more.

"The second event, in the park, also sold out, however it was slightly dampened by the weather. But the fact that 600 people turned out in the rain just goes to show that there is real need for these things in Chorley. We are hoping to build on that success."

In The Mix 2000 kicks off on Friday, September 8, at 7pm with Arty Zyph, also performing will be Pumpkin Head, Starkey's Walk, Chevron and Slim, tickets are £5.

Saturday afternoon starts with a free gig featuring the likes of Manalishi, Goldsteel, Charlie Brown and DJ Kit with MC Daley.

It's on from 2-5pm, followed by clubbers' paradise from 8pm, with a rocking dance music DJ line up of Ste Connor, Holty, Steve Spang, Sandro and Grant as well as the live raw digital sounds of a PA by Kush.

Leo added: "This is the biggest one we have done, it's our flagship event so far."

KMDG was assembled to develop a vibrant and healthy music scene in Chorley, something they claim has been lacking for a long time.

The National Lottery Arts Fund and Chorley Borough Council have provided grants to fund the group, which is made up of experienced people from the music industry, and volunteers.

Tickets are available at Townsend Records, Market Street. For further information, on 07967 625970.

But, for a taster session, there will be a special promotion held outside Townsend Records, Market Street on Saturday, September 2, at around midday till 2pm.