Carnival Flow; A Celebration of Water! Join us to celebrate our 3rd birthday with a day of activities at The Vale. The day will include Carnival elements for all the family such as; Drumming Get into the flow. Play Afro-Brazilian rhythms inspired by the purity of water. Gong Bath Let the vibrational sounds of the […]
Join Grupo Lokito for a dance workshop with the live band. Iddo Donnatella, singer and dancer with the band, will guide you through the basics of Congolese dance, with its distinctive hip movements. They will then teach you some of the classic Congolese dance moves and share some of Grupo Lokito’s own inventions. The perfect […]
‘Grass roots music played with gusto. Live entertainment at its best.’ – Chilli Fiesta The Vale is delighted to welcome the dazzling Grupo Lokito who fuse contemporary Congolese and Cuban music creating a modern day cocktail of two of the great world musics. The glorious melodious vocals of Congolese front men Eugene Makuta and Iddo […]
On September 25th, The Vale will be hired out by local filmmaker Philip Millburn for a special screening of his second film, 'Ray of Hope: a new critique of cancer'. . The film reveals a long lost form of medicine that exploited a little known weakness of cancer. Join Philip for a rare look at this […]
Jeramiah Ferrari live @ The Vale A unique force and a live sensation that never disappoints. 'The Mancunion' The eagerly awaited 2022 release, 'Movin' on' a new direction for Manchester’s most exciting genre weaving group. This northwest outfit are seasoned festival stage performers and have forged a superb reputation for live sets. They have been […]
Creative Careers Are you 16-18 and live in Oldham or Tameside? Are you interested in the arts? Do you want to explore a future career in something you love? Then this opportunity could be perfect for you. Meet new friends and join a new network of young creatives. Feel excited about learning new things and […]
We are sorry to announce that Natu Camera’s tour has been postponed due to delays in the launch of her new album. We hope to reschedule the event once the album has been completed. Should you require assistance then please contact us. “Natu Camara is one of its brightest musical starts and a committed activist […]
We're delighted to host Mossley's St John's Band for their 90th Anniversary Concert; an impressive milestone! Adult tickets available for £10, under 16s go for £2. Tickets available HERE History of the Band The Rev. W. Leeming was the man responsible for the formation of St Johns Band Mossley in 1933. He was a […]
Harder than the Rock + Pre-Recorded Q&A Doors open: 7.00pm Film starts: 7.30pm “An infectiously engaging and very moving rhapsody for the groundbreaking rebels dubbed ‘the backbone of British reggae” - Mark Kermode, Kermode & Mayo’s Take Reggae exploded in the 1970s and Cimarons, the UK's first reggae band, formed in 1967, were at its […]
Harder than the Rock + Pre-Recorded Q&A Doors open: 7.00pm Film starts: 7.30pm “An infectiously engaging and very moving rhapsody for the groundbreaking rebels dubbed ‘the backbone of British reggae” - Mark Kermode, Kermode & Mayo’s Take Reggae exploded in the 1970s and Cimarons, the UK's first reggae band, formed in 1967, were at its […]
We’re delighted to welcome to The Vale the incredible N’famady Kouyaté. N’famady Kouyaté is a young master musician from Guinea (Conakry), now based in Cardiff, Wales, UK. N’famady’s primary instrument is the balafon – a traditional wooden xylophone, sacred to West African culture and his family heritage of the griot. N’famady will be honouring our […]
Join us at The Vale this November for a cosy evening of winter crafting in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Unleash your creativity as our facilitators take you through how to felt your own winter scene, festive landscape or 3D figure – you could even dream up a design of your own to bring to […]
Creative Careers Are you 16-18 and live in Oldham or Tameside? Are you interested in the arts? Do you want to explore a future career in something you love? Then this opportunity could be perfect for you. Meet new friends and join a new network of young creatives. Feel excited about learning new things and […]
Join Jayne, our resident permaculturist to create your own festive winter wreath. In this two hour workshop you'll create a natural wreath which can adorn your door for months over the winter before being composted. What's included? -Mulled wine or soft drink and a mince pie -Unlimited tea and coffee -All natural materials -Additional costume […]
Baked A La Ska are the “heavy heavy sound” of Manchester! A super charged 11-headed ska monster on a rampage through the dance floors of the UK leaving a trail of skanked out bodies in their wake. Join us for The Vale's festive do and skank the night away. It’s a band of assembled oddballs […]
A very special screening of a classic animation fairy tale 'The Adventures of Prince Achmed', with NEW live score by Musician, Chris Davies. We're delighted to welcome back this magical event to our screen at The Vale. It's the perfect early Christmas gift to enjoy with the whole family. Three years in the making, Lotte […]
“Manchester’s answer to Aretha Franklin.” Tony Wilson, Factory Records The Vale is excited to welcome back Mossley’s own Kyla Brox and her band to our stage. A night of soulful blues and R&B sounds, her live performances are truly something special. With a mix of both original songs and covers, you can expect to hear a […]
Fuego, Sol y Agua - A night of Flamenco Experience the soulful rhythms and vibrant melody and dance of Flamenco from Andalusia right here in Mossley. Brought to us by internationally renowned Spanish music and dance superstars Ramón Ruiz, Rebecca Ortega, and Carlos Lobo this will truly be an evening to remember. Ramón Ruiz is a […]
Grab a drink and strap in for the ride, SCREAM IF YOU WANNA GO FASTER!!! Specialising in discordant, hypnotic repetition, tales of boozy nights out, and radical politics, Loose Articles are a punk quartet with plenty to say. Their music speaks to all those determined to get through the age of austerity with tongue in […]
New Orleans meets 90s Manchester club classics… In New Orleans, funerals are celebrated in style, with noisy brass bands processing through the streets. The main section of the parade is known as First Line, but the real fun starts with the Second Line, those who follow the band to enjoy the music, marching with the […]
We invite you each Wednesday, 1 - 3pm to join us for a couple of hours of friendly chat, a hot drink and creative activity. Each week we'll open our space to provide a warm welcome and an optional craft based activity. Alternatively, you can bring your own craft project from home, play one of […]
Pop in to meet our resident repairer extraordinaire, Doc. Bring along your items and learn to repair them in Studio 2, our workshop space. Doc can show you how to fix things so you can keep renewing them in the future. You can also learn good tool repairs and keeping tools in a working […]
Join us on April 12th for this high energy double bill at The Vale! Funke and the Two Tone Baby Funke and the Two Tone Baby is a one man army. Uncategorised and uncharted. A blur of buttons and sweat. Powerful walls of grooving, dirty electronica and a whirlwind of energy walk a fine line […]
Experience a rare insight into the creative process of the Manchester International Roots Orchestra (MIRO), as they work behind the scenes with Sidiki Dembélé — one of the world’s leading West African percussionists, composers, and collaborators. This is an open invitation for musicians, music-lovers, and the local community to come and observe an exclusive rehearsal and workshop session — part […]
TC & The Groove Family are a 10-piece collective whose music celebrates the coming together of cultures, and the unity that music can provide for everyone. Driven by drummer Tim Cook, their live shows are powerful and dynamic, exploring grooves and genres from the UK and around the world, including afrobeat, breakbeat, jungle, jazz and […]
Crow – Live at The Vale🗓 Saturday 24th May | 🕖 Doors 7pm | 🎟 Donate What You CanRecommended age: 14+ | Duration: ~1hr 30 mins A gig… with a twist.What starts as a live music performance by three musicians slowly transforms into something much stranger – and funnier. As night falls, songs give way […]
Join us for a walk and explore this May as part of GM Walking Festival Led by Jayne this walk of 2.75 miles 4.4 kilometres approx. will take in some woodland paths and hills. We will stop to see what we can find along the way and listen to the music of nature. All ages welcome. It […]
SOLD OUT! In Our School Yard! (pre-show special) Doors 5pm Music 5.30pm - 7pm Studio 1 The shoots of the grassroots! We've got some amazing young up-and-coming Mossley bands doing a special pre-show to our main In Our Backyard local band showcase. Come and see the next gen of musicians to come out of […]
Uppermill Band are excited to present their live score of "Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers" on Saturday 28th June at the following times: Saturday 28th June: 11am - 12.15pm Saturday 28th June: 1.30pm - 2.45pm Available to book online Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers Live at The Vale event tickets from TicketSource
Come along to The Vale for doodle fun this summer! Learn how to doodle Carnival instruments, costumes and Brazilian birds in these FREE drop-in doodle sessions. Enjoy easy to follow, step-by-step drawing guides that help you to draw at your own pace. Try your hand at using watercolour pencils to bring your artwork to life! […]
This friendly, inclusive writing group meets on the third Tuesday of the month at The Vale, 7.30-9.30pm. We welcome all kinds of writers, at all stages of their career. A typical Mossley Writers get-together includes critiquing members’ work, writing together using fun and thought-provoking writing exercises, and – of course – tea and biscuits. To […]
Mossley Market Ground will be transformed into an open-air gallery of colour, creativity, and community spirit as 100 towering silk flags take flight during the monthly farmers market. Each flag is a unique artwork, hand-painted and standing between three and six metres tall. Together they create over 540 square metres of art - the equivalent […]
Award-winning clarinettist Arun Ghosh comes to The Vale for a night of feelgood music from across his five acclaimed albums. The Bolton musician and composer is a leading light on the UK jazz scene, and is considered a renowned innovator of modern IndoJazz. His band deliver a passionate sound, driven by soaring melodies, hypnotic rhythms […]
Tuesday 7th October, 4pm - 6pm (Free) Are you interested in running music production workshops? This training is designed for workshop leaders who would like to incorporate music production and composition into their sessions. Open to emerging music leaders. Where: The Vale, Unit 2, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, OL5 9JL To sign up for this workshop, […]
What to expect on the day... Join us at The Vale to celebrate our 4th birthday! Enjoy a day of free creative Carnival activities and taster sessions from local community groups. Continue into the evening for music and mayhem at our 4th Birthday Bash! (14+) Yoga Session from Flow & Glow Yoga: 9 - 10am […]
As part of The Vale's 4th birthday celebrations, we bring you an evening of epic music and dance! Juba do Leão Inspired by the floor-shaking rhythms and vibrant dances of North-Eastern Brazil, Juba do Leão take the audience on an enlightening tour of the intoxicating grooves of Brazil and beyond. Celebrating their own 20th anniversary […]
Sunday 12th October - Special Birthday Edition Join us for an afternoon of fabulous live music at The Vale as part of our Monthly Sunday Sessions 1pm - 4pm. A relaxed afternoon of excellent live music in a welcome environment perfect for the whole family. Grab a drink from the bar, bring some pals, your […]
Mossley Writers at The Vale Mossley Writers is a friendly, inclusive writing group that meets on the third Tuesday of every month, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, at The Vale. Writers of all backgrounds and at every stage of their writing journey are warmly welcomed. A typical session includes sharing and gently critiquing members’ work, writing […]
Join Jon and the team to finalise work on our removable micro hydro generator in the stream behind our venue. By the end of these sessions we hope to have the turbine which has been researched and tweaked over the last 18 months up and running. There are lots of small and larger jobs to […]
Due to unforeseen circumstance this event is postponed. We will reschedule a new date soon. We apologise for any inconvenience. Soothsayers A reputation as a great live band and innovative studio producers, Soothsayers take universally uplifting afro, jazz and dub infused sound to the next level combining high quality musicianship with a lyrical message, warm […]
Knights of The Vale Knights of The Vale is a friendly weekly social and hobby club for fans of Games Workshop, welcoming everyone from seasoned veterans to curious newcomers. Taking place every Monday evening, the club offers a relaxed space to meet other like minded collectors and gamers, play tabletop games, build and paint miniatures, […]
Join Ensemble Theatre for a creative Halloween themed mask and movement session this half term. This FREE activity will include simple mask making, movement and fun! Optional to dress up to attend or bring your own mask. Suitable for ages 5+ All children to be accompanied by an adult
Drum at The Vale! Join us every Tuesday evening for our weekly offering of Carnival activities here at The Vale in Mossley. Meet new music pals and further your skills, all with a massive smile on your face as part of the Global Grooves Carnival community! Percussion classes are open to all abilities and experience […]
Dance at The Vale! Tuesdays 7pm - 9pm. Join us every Tuesday evening for our weekly offering of Carnival activities here at The Vale in Mossley. Meet new pals and further your skills, all with a massive smile on your face as part of the Global Grooves Carnival community! Dance classes are open to all […]
Horns and melody at The Vale! Join us Every Tuesday 7pm - 9pm for our weekly offering of horns and melody Carnival activities here at The Vale in Mossley. Meet new music pals and further your skills, all with a massive smile on your face as part of the Global Grooves Carnival community! Melody players […]
Starting September 17th Live in Tameside and ready to boost your confidence, get creative, and try something new? This free, brand-new 12-week course is here to help you do just that. Through three hands-on mini-modules, you’ll gain practical creative skills and the confidence to take part in a public art event in Tameside. You’ll be […]
Free Open Studio Sessions at The Vale Every Wednesday from 1.00pm to 3.00pm, The Vale opens up its studio spaces for artists and creatives to use completely free of charge. These open sessions are designed to support creative practice in all its forms. Whether you are a sewer looking for access to a machine, a […]
New for 2025, Flow and Glow Yoga Co are offering 2 sessions at The Vale each week and these public classes are available to book through their Instagram (@flowandglowyogaco) or WhatsApp (+447931387734). Classes are £8 either via cash or bank transfer and multi class packs are also available for purchase. Founded in 2024, Flow and […]
We have been working with Mossley's A Team to create artworks and co-curate an exhibition of their work across Mossley this October. The A Team are a group of autistic people aged 14+ and their family and support network. Working in the mediums of clay, photography and paint they have explored expressing their interests, what […]
Abney Orchestra rehearse at The Vale every Friday evening. They are a fun, friendly, community orchestra, playing light classics and popular film music. They are always looking for new members - no auditions - all ages and abilities welcome. Come along and join their rehearsal on Friday evenings 7:15pm - 9:15pm. For more information and […]