Producing Keighley’s Cougar Live MusicX to Pride This Way and Beyond.
Keighley, UK. March 23rd, 2026 – Horlock House, lead event producer for sports and entertainment projects including
Manchester’s Village Pride, and is proud to help bring the inaugural
Cougar Live MusicX festival to life at Cougar Park from 24–25 July 2026.
As the iconic home of Keighley Cougars, Cougar Park will transform into a world-class live music destination for a landmark weekend headlined by BRIT Award-winning pop sensations JLS on Friday and legendary reggae pioneers UB40 featuring Ali Campbell on Saturday.
Across the weekend, Cougar Live MusicX will offer a full family-friendly festival experience with a main stage show each night and a limited number of VIP upgrades, including priority entry, access to the Golden Circle, and a special announcement yet to be revealed.
Designed to feel like a once-in-a-lifetime music weekend in the heart of Keighley, the festival brings major-venue energy and global headliners directly to local audiences without the need to travel to neighbouring cities.
Celebrated for their progressive, inclusive approach, the Keighley Cougars are once again pushing boundaries by launching this new music venture, further cementing their reputation as trailblazers in both sport and entertainment.
Cougar Live MusicX represents a significant cultural moment for the town, giving the community access to top-tier live performances right on their doorstep.
Event Producer Horlock House has played a key role in bringing together the Cougars and Piper Music Management—renowned for delivering major UK concerts—to make this vision a reality. This partnership builds on Horlock House’s growing portfolio, which includes work with Manchester Village Pride, whose theme this year is “There’s No Place Like Home.”
Jack Horlock, Founder and Managing Director of Horlock House, also serves as a producer of the global podcast
Pride This Way, hosted by international vocalist Soraya Vivian and produced by US-based
Pillars of Change Media.
The broadcast explores Pride stories and queer culture around the world and is currently filming in the UK and heading over the pond in April to cover Miami Beach Pride in Florida.
“We are honoured to work with Cougar Live MusicX and global brands who believe in supporting inclusivity,” said MD Jack Horlock. “Our goal is to create opportunities and spaces where everyone feels welcomed and valued, regardless of background. To be part of an event that not only champions diversity and local neighbourhood, but also connects to a wider global community, is truly inspiring.”
For more information about Horlock House, Pride This Way, or hospitality packages for Cougar Live MusicX with a very limited number of Meet & Greets, please contact:
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