THE boss of an upcoming music festival in Farnworth says the event will hopefully allow things to "move forward with a bang" post lockdown.

Farnworth Live, billed as the area’s first-ever music festival, will be held at Farnworth Cricket Club, in Lavender Road.

And after a lengthy delay due to the pandemic and ongoing lockdown restrictions, Gary Daniels hopes the event can be a big occasion for locals.

The event is due to finally go ahead on Saturday, July 10, with a host of top tribute artists on the bill.

They include Elton John, Tina Turner, Lionel Richie and Spice Girls acts.

Gary said: "We are just finishing putting everything together and finalising things so that everything will be in place and ready for the dates.

"The groundwork for the event has been made since the end of 2019. I hope the public will appreciate it more as I want this to be family event where people can enjoy it with their friends and family. It's going to be a fun-filled day with party atmosphere."

"Tickets have flown out - people are ready for this."

Gary hopes that success for the festival could mean it could be a regular staple for the community - and even help more 'live' festivals across the Bolton borough.

He said: "We will have to see how Farnworth Live goes but this is what we do and it is what we are here for. If it does go well, you never know.

"We would obviously like to expand but we shall just have to see.

For more information, visit farnworthlive.com.