Events include two world premieres:

• A major exhibition at Colne Municipal Hall which brings together Titanic memorabilia from a number of private collections for the first time

•  A new musical composition by composer Peter Young commissioned by Colne Town Council based on the bandmaster of the Titanic, Wallace Hartley, who came from Colne.

The Festival is being co-ordinated by a team of people across Pendle, including Colne Library, The Titanic in Lancashire Museum in Colne,  local churches,  Colne Town Council and Pendle Council.

Tourism leader, Councillor Jonathan Eyre said:

"We're proud of Titanic bandmaster Wallace Hartley who came from Colne in Pendle.

"It's fitting that we work together to mark the Titanic's significance to us with a range of fascinating and exciting events starting this October.

"We're also looking for ideas and support from local people, organisations and businesses to make 2012 a very special year," he explained.

Local businesses can show their support for the Titanic Festival through sponsorship and by taking part in commemorative events.

If you're interested or have ideas for events contact our Tourism Manager Vaughan Jones on (01282) 661962 or e mail him at vaughan.jones@pendle.gov.uk

A preview of the events lined up for the Titanic year so far include:

Sat 14th April

• Wallace Hartley's Life in Colne - Walk & Talk by Darran Ward

• Showing of the classic film A Night to Remember at Pendle Hippodrome, Colne

Sun 15th April

• The Titanic Centenary Commemoration Concert with Colne Orchestral Society and guest artist, Jonathan Evans Jones, who played Wallace Hartley in the oscar winning 1997 film Titanic* at Colne Municipal Hall.

Fri 18th May

• Guided walks in Colne, showcasing Wallace Hartley's life, concluding with a Memorial Service at his graveside in Colne Cemetery.

Sun 17th June

• World Premiere Centenary Concert with music composed by Peter Young commissioned by Colne Town Council. Its themes are Wallace Hartley, Colne and the Titanic.  The concert is at Holy Trinity Church, Colne, which is also marking it's centenary in 2012.

Mon 25th June - Sun 8th July

• Titanic 100 - a major exhibition bringing together private collections of Titanic memorabilia for the first time in the world at Colne Municipal Hall.