The caption with this reads 'Fans take pictures on their mobile phones at the Richard Ashcroft concert at the Empress Ballroom' It was a big deal back in 2006 as the age of mobiles took holdThe caption with this reads 'Fans take pictures on their mobile phones at the Richard Ashcroft concert at the Empress Ballroom' It was a big deal back in 2006 as the age of mobiles took hold
The caption with this reads 'Fans take pictures on their mobile phones at the Richard Ashcroft concert at the Empress Ballroom' It was a big deal back in 2006 as the age of mobiles took hold

Crowd scenes from concerts in Blackpool - 45 photos from events that have rocked the resort

Blackpool plays a massive part in the entertainment industry - not least on its stages where many artists have performed live concerts and at special events for their adorning fans.

Right back to when the Beatles played at the ABC in the Sixties to the more recent gigs of the Arctic Monkeys, these photos show crowd scenes from decades up to the noughties - concert goers a having the time of the lives at a range of gigs and events. Send us your memories In case you missed it: 23 photos of Blackpool in the 80s Nightclubs in the 90s LOVE LANCASHIRE? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Visit our Facebook page Lancashire Nostalgia

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