INTERVIEWS: Beyond Radio runs hugely popular Big Night Out at Lancaster Grand

The first ever Beyond Radio Big Night Out was a huge success!

Beyond Radio organised a night of variety at the Lancaster Grand on Saturday September 6.

The event was held to mark the station's ninth birthday and to support your local community radio station for Lancaster and Morecambe Bay.

Fans came out in droves to enjoy a superb night of entertainment featuring stars of Britain's Got Talent and local performers.

The bill featured comedy magician John Archer and dancer Steven Hall, who'd both starred on the television talent show.

Also performing were Carnforth singers Gabriella T and Jasmine T, the talented teenagers from Carnforth who have appeared on The Voice Kids UK and Michael McIntyre's Big Show. 

Sing Space Choir, led by musical director Leigh Rhianon Coggins, LDS Theatre Arts dancers, and the Bay Youth Voices also appeared, as did Lancaster improv comedy troupe Your Hot Neighbour.

Beyond Radio was represented on the bill by Matilda Walden, host of the Beyond Expectations podcast, who performed a solo dance routine, and singer Miss Harri Deane, host of the On the Record jazz, swing and Big Band show on Thursday nights.

Below, Matilda Walden.

Beyond Bear even made an appearance on stage, alongside the Grand's resident panto dame Mark Blundell.

All the performers were exceptional, and the feedback from the lively audience was overwhelmingly positive.

Beyond Bear enjoyed meeting some of the audience before the show!

Posting on Beyond Radio's Facebook page after the Big Night Out, Elaine said: "An absolutely FAB night of top class entertainment. We didn't really know what to expect but oh, what a night! Thank you to all concerned. Your hard work has paid off."

Fiona said: "It was such a fabulous night. We absolutely loved it. So much talent on stage. Well done everyone."

And William said: "I enjoyed it all tonight. Thank you so much for putting on a fabulous show."

The show was hosted by Greg Lambert with an appearance by Duncan Moore.

Beyond Radio would like to thank all the performers, and the Grand Theatre team.

Backstage during the show, Beyond Radio's Luke Edmondson and Matilda Walden caught up with some of the acts.

LISTEN below to interviews with:

Jim Rowland from Your Hot Neighbour

Below, Your Hot Neighbour with Beyond Radio's Luke Edmondson

Leigh Rhianon Coggins from Sing Space Choir

Below, Sing Space Choir performing at the Beyond Radio Big Night Out

John Archer

Below, Matilda Walden and John Archer

Gabriella T and Jasmine T

Below, Gabriella and Jasmine with Luke Edmondson

Mark Blundell

Below, Mark and Beyond Bear