Steve Chalke and Soul Survivor's Ben Cantalon will be joined by Heather Small of M People and T4 Popworld winners, Bluebird Kid Clark to open The Grand in Clitheroe on 28-30 March - the latest project from Oasis to serve at the heart of local community.

The £3m refit of the former cinema was funded by The Lancaster Foundation whose founders, John and Rosemary Lancaster, had a vision to use the building to make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals in their home town.

John Lancaster said, "The Grand is about regeneration. The transformation of this building into a state-of-the-art venue continues the provision of new and much-needed facilities in Clitheroe. Our aim is to strengthen community and create key development opportunities, in particular for young people."

The new development houses a performance auditorium, recording studio, rehearsal rooms, a dance studio, cyber café and restaurant and will be available to the whole community to use. "The Grand will be an inclusive and vital place that people can feel part of and connected to," said Rosemary Lancaster.

The Grand will be managed by Oasis who will use it as the hub of their work in Clitheroe to provide a range of educational and healthcare services to the local community.

Steve Chalke, founder of Oasis said, "It's a privilege for Oasis to play a part in the Lancaster's vision to put this amazing project at the centre of community in Clitheroe."

Friday 28 March - the weekend of events to mark the opening kicks off with a ticket-only concert by Heather Small of M People ahead of her October tour. She will be supported by Esther O'Connor. Tickets £15. Doors open 8pm.

Saturday 29 March - the best of Manchester's indie bands with T4 Popworld winners, Bluebird Kid Clark headlining, and supported by The 99s and The Ragamuffins. Tickets are still available at £5. The bands - who are on stage from 7pm - will round off a free open day of guided tours, children's activities and workshops.

Sunday 30 March is a night of Christian worship. Steve Chalke, founder of Oasis, will speak at the event and be joined by singer/song writer, Ben Cantalon from Soul Survivor who will lead worship. The Grand's French chef will serve free pizza. Doors open 7pm and admission is free.

Tickets for Friday and Saturday from www.ticketline.co.uk or 0871 424 4444
Full listings at www.thegrandvenue.co.uk