Featured Events in Valley in July, 2025 (June Updated)

Rhythm and Rail EventWelcome to the Rhythm and Rail event! Join us at the Churnet Valley Railway - Consall Station for a day filled with music, fun, and train rides. Get ready to enjoy live performances, delicious food, and a scenic train journey through the beautiful countryside. Don't miss out on this unique experience that combines rhythm with the charm of a historic railway. Grab your tickets now and come groove with us at Rhythm and Rail! Information Source: North Staffs Mind | eventbrite

All Aboard for ‘Rhythm n Rail’: The ultimate Summer Fundraising Music, Food and Drink Festival.This summer, North Staffs Mind has teamed up with Churnet Valley Railway to hold and unforgettable event set in a stunning private venue that you can only reach by train! Departing from Froghall Station at 10.30, the rail fair is included in the event ticket cost. Don’t miss the train, put Saturday 26th July in your diary and ride the rails to an amazing lineup of Live Bands, Delicious Eats, Refreshing Drinks and more! No traffic, no stress – just good vibes, fresh air and a fantastic cause. Every ticket purchased helps North Staffs Mind in their fight for those struggling with poor mental health in Staffordshire and Mid Cheshire to get the support they need. The venue is very limited so tickets are in short supply. When they are gone, they are GONE! Early Bird tickets are just £25, children under 16 are FREE. Information Source: North Staffs Mind | eventbrite

a comforting night with friends, and a celebration of the turbulence and anxiety of late teens and early twenties. Information Source: Black Bear Lodge | eventbrite

Welcome to Teachers Connect July 2025! Following a very successful first meeting it's back again. Join us for a morning of networking and learning with fellow dance business owners. This in-person event will take place on Wednesday 16th July from 11am at Valley Coffee (Preston). Connect with other teachers, share ideas, and gain new insights to bring back to studio or business. This will be our 3rd event which has always reached capacity, and we expect the same from our Summer Edition ☀️😎 A great opportunity to collaborate, grow as an educator, and connect with like-minded people. This session will include: Musical Networking (a chance to discuss prompts in multiple groups)Group Hotseat Support (Random selection)Dance School Topic - Chosen by previous group feedbackGood coffee and a good ol' chinwag! Information Source: Ess Green | eventbrite

Ecstatic Dance is a freeform dance experience with no set dance moves. Guided by an electronic and world music set list, your facilitator, Ignaria, will give gentle prompts on how to best ride the wave of sound. This is a safe space to move your body, exercise and release any stored emotions or tension in your body. Ecstatic dance is a high vibe, drug and alcohol free environment. There are a few guidelines to ensure everybody's safety and quality experience: No talking on the dance floor- within reason for little people :)BarefootSubstance freeEyes open and checking your surroundingsCheck for 'consent' before dancing with another. Check for body language cues for 'yes' or 'no'This dance experience welcomes all ages to witness and take part in ecstatic dance. It is fully acknowledged that little dancers might need to use the chill out rug in the back corner or require their adults help. All experiences are welcome and check with Ignaria or support angels who help out if you need anything. Please bring along any snacks, rugs, toys or water that will make your family most comfortable. You can also contact Ignaria directly via email before your session if you have any questions holly@sriignaria.com Ecstatic dance has shaped my healing journey immensely over the past 5 years. I have practiced with my daughter (8 years old) extensively at home and she finds this practice wildly exciting. I hope you and your family will also! xx Ignaria Information Source: Ignaria Wellness | eventbrite

New Candys make their long awaited return to Australia following the release of their 5th album 'The Uncanny Extravaganza'. Dark psych fuzz at its finest, 'The Uncanny Extravaganza' is out May 30 via Fuzz Club. - Concocted with the darkest deviant rock'n'roll ethos and distinctive melodic distortions, New Candys have established themselves as one of the most compelling bands to emerge from Italy in recent years. Founded by songwriter and singer-guitarist Fernando Nuti alongside bassist and synth player Dario Lucchesi, the lineup is completed by Emanuele Zanardo on lead guitar and backing vocals and Francesco Giacomin on drums and sampler. Signed to the cult record label Fuzz Club, the band is recognized for its unfiltered artistic approach and versatility, seamlessly blending aggressive, gritty sounds with dreamy, introspective tones. The symbolism of their hometown, Venezia, often permeates their music, which explores surreal and sometimes cryptic themes. New Candys' live shows have gained them a reputation as a must-see act, growing a fanbase through extensive touring across Europe, North America and Australia. Festival appearances include SXSW, Treefort Music Fest, Psycho Las Vegas, Levitation France, Fuzz Club Eindhoven and Liverpool Psych Fest, as well as headlining the Sydney and Melbourne Psych Fests and recording live sessions for KEXP and Jam In The Van. They’ve shared the stage with icons like The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Dandy Warhols and The Black Angels, performing at historic venues such as the Olympia Hall in Paris, The Roundhouse in London and Huxleys Neue Welt in Berlin. Iggy Pop described them as kinky , and their songs have been featured in episodes of Showtime’s original series Shameless. Information Source: Black Bear Lodge | eventbrite

Ecstatic dance is a freeform dance style set to world and electronic music. Designed to move through an emotional landscape, this dance container allows you to choose your involvement with movement, feeling and release. Held seasonally, at Zen Space Samford, After Dark allows for regular sisterhood connection and witnessing. No dance experience necessary. No performance necessary. Low impact or self guided movement is encouraged. Feel free to email holly@ignariawellness.com to ask any questions and see if this dance experience could suit you. I can't wait to journey with you. Information Source: Ignaria Wellness | eventbrite