CORBY CANDLE: KEEP THE FLAME ALIVE
A New Full-Length Musical And Concept Album

From the Clyde shipyards to the open-cast quarries, discover the explosive story of the steel-driving pilgrims who built a town out of clay, survived the dark of the 1980 shutdown, and rose from the ashes.

A 90-minute journey of heritage, heart, and high-octane rock.

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the fire returns

ACT I – Foundations & Identity (1934 – 1970s)

  • The Steel-Driving Pilgrims
  • Follow Jock and the Scottish migration south to the raw Northamptonshire clay. Experience the culture shock of a "Two-Tone Town," the top-secret WWII pipeline mission (PLUTO), and the roaring wealth of the steelworks before the executives draw their red lines.
  • Vibe: Industrial folk-rock, heavy clanging metal, and cheeky traditional ceilidh fiddle.

ACT II – The Storm & The Rebirth (1974 – Present)

  • Out of the Ashes
  • Stand before the massive Kings of the Overburden excavator on the morning of the devastating 1980 shutdown. Witness a town stripped of its identity, a new generation fighting for a future, and the ultimate transformation into the 21st century as engines scream across Europe's fastest racing track.
  • Vibe: Soulful 70s mod-rock, intimate acoustic ballads, and high-octane stadium rock.

Keep the flame alive

 

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Keep the flame alive

 

 

"Old Jock stands by the Corby Candle monument on Phoenix Parkway, reflecting on the modern town..."

The furnace went dark in 1980, but the history didn't die. Drop your email to unlock exclusive script excerpts, character bios, and the untold stories of the steel-driving pilgrims who built this town out of clay.

 

 

The Sound of the Candle:
Expect a massive, wall-of-sound score that showcases beautiful ballads, gritty 1930s industrial folk-rock and heavy clanging percussion with high-octane modern stadium rock anthems.      

     

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📣 Help Us Build the Corby Heritage Wall!
The Corby Candle rock opera is built on the grit, heart, and real-life history of the people who shaped this town. Now, we want to show the rest of the world the true faces and stories behind the music.
We have launched a brand new community archive over at corbycandle.co.uk and we need your help to fill it!
📸 What We Are Looking For (Before 1934 the village and From 1934 the migration Onwards):
  • Corby village: before and after 1934
  • The Migration: Families arriving and setting up life in Corby.
  • The Steelworks: Workers on the shift at Stewart and Lloyds.
  • The Changing Town: The transition from the original village to the new town.
  • The People: Community events, street scenes, and everyday family life.
🛠️ How to Contribute:
  1. Head over to our dedicated site: corbycandle.co.uk.
  2. Fill out the quick submission form to let us know what your photo shows.
  3. Reply to our confirmation email with your scanned photo or phone snapshot attached.
🔒 Full Attribution & Privacy:
Your family history belongs to you. Every single photo added to our global Corby Heritage Wall will be fully credited to your family (e.g., "Photo courtesy of the Smith Family"). You retain full ownership, and we will never use your images for commercial merchandise.
 
👉 Click Here to Visit the Corby Archive & Share Your Story