# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Live Music - Bill Shakes / Yovsaf
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Bringing a real night of rap and hip hop, Bill Shakes is bringing some home town glory. This night will be a true celebration of the Northern rap music scene.

Bill Shakes is a larger-than-life rapper from Blackburn, channelling 90s hip-hop through the lens of Northern working-class grit. With a booming voice, off-kilter flow, and eccentric style, he’s been described as “the love child of 90s hip-hop and working-class Lancastrian grit''

Yovsaf
North west shouty rap

Part of Blackburn Gigs: 

This gig is part of Blackburn Gigs, a live music programme running at The Bureau from April to September 2026. Supported by Arts Council England and Blackburn with Darwen Council, Blackburn Gigs is rebuilding the town’s grassroots music scene with diverse line-ups every weekend.

Important Ticket Price Info: 

All our tickets are on a Pay What you can scale- Paying the suggested price, or paying forwards, helps support the artist in receiving a fair wage for the gig, and enables us to help cover our running costs & continue providing arts and live music opportunities for all by supporting those less able to afford. 
Concessions are available to anyone who needs one- we would rather you paid less and still came along if you can't afford the full price ticket this time. Please change the amount in the box to reflect how much you are able to give.

The Bureau is a intimate venue with a limited capacity, we recommend that you purchase tickets in advance to not miss out.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackburn/live-music-bill-shakes-yovsaf/200030216380811
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, dance, workshops, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Blackburn
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Exchange Street, BB1 7JN Blackburn, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 53.7501
- **long**: -2.48403
- **full address**: Exchange Street, BB1 7JN Blackburn, United Kingdom, British Legion Operated Car Parks, Exchange Street, Blackburn, BB1 7JN, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Live Music - Bill Shakes / Yovsaf being held?
  - **A:** Live Music - Bill Shakes / Yovsaf takes place on Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Exchange Street, BB1 7JN Blackburn, United Kingdom, British Legion Operated Car Parks, Exchange Street, Blackburn, BB1 7JN, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Live Music - Bill Shakes / Yovsaf?
  - **A:** Live Music - Bill Shakes / Yovsaf is organized by The Bureau - Centre for the Arts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Live Music - Bill Shakes / Yovsaf is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Blackburn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Live Music - Bill Shakes / Yovsaf sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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