The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival 2026

OUR PLACE IN THE UK BLUES HALL OF FAME … One of our proudest moments came earlier this year when we officially secured our place in the UK Blues Hall of Fame. Winning Blues Based Festival of the Year for a second consecutive year gave us our third UK Blues Award, having first received the honour in 2019. To be recognised alongside some of the biggest names in British blues is something we're incredibly proud of and a milestone that reflects everything this festival stands for. For 35 years, we've welcomed world-class artists and thousands of music lovers to Colne, while remaining a festival that's built by the community, for the community. This achievement belongs to everyone who has played a part in that journey, our volunteers, sponsors, venues, artists, local businesses, Colne Blues Society, Colne Town Council and, above all, our audiences. Every ticket bought, every pint enjoyed in a local venue and every standing ovation has helped shape the festival into what it is today. As we celebrate our 35th anniversary, our place in the UK Blues Hall of Fame is not the end of the story, it's another chapter in the remarkable history of the Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival and we're delighted that you're part of it.

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