Northern Silents combines new music with film to create memorable live events
Here’s some of what’s coming up in 2026
Buster Keaton’s dazzling comedy of dreams, detective work, and movie‑magic illusions
A triple bill of Laurel and Hardy’s chaos comedy with piano and percussion
Step into the cinematic dreamworlds of Buster Keaton and Georges Méliès with Frame Ensemble
Buster Keaton’s dazzling comedy of dreams, detective work, and movie‑magic illusions
A triple bill of Laurel and Hardy’s chaos comedy with piano and percussion
Step into the cinematic dreamworlds of Buster Keaton and Georges Méliès with Frame Ensemble
What’s on
Northern Silents announces the creation of its new orchestra - Northern Silents Sinfonia
A weekend workshops in Morecambe for improvising musicians.
New silent film with original brass soundtrack available to watch online until 19th March 2023.
Morecambe’s Off the Rails Jazz Orchestra is working with YSFF Artistic Director Jonny Best on a project for Lancaster Jazz Festival.
Morecambe Winter Gardens’ 125th anniversary season of classic cinema with live music continues with Hitchcock’s first thriller, The Lodger.
Neil Brand with Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band - a new commission for 2022/3.
The new season of silent films with live music opens with a double bill of comedy classics in Morecambe this May.
Silent film and live music fans are in for a cinematic treat with YSFF’s spring programme at Abbeydale Picture House in Sheffield.
Northern Silents is the UK’s only organisation dedicated to live-scored film, developing new audiences across the north since 2016. We work with cinemas, theatres, music venues and concert halls, community venues, and festivals.