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Keep Colchester Cool Theatre Awards 2025 – The Nominees
It’s that time of year again as The Keep Colchester Cool Theatre Awards return to [...]
A Peaceful Noise – Colchester: Full Venue Guide
On Saturday 22 November, A Peaceful Noise brings a massive multi-venue takeover to Colchester, spread [...]
Nov
Dave Rowntree returns to Colchester with Blur Book
Colchester has always been part of Blur’s story, from school halls and local pubs to [...]
Nov
Shimmy & Shhh Silent Disco Comes to Colchester
Get ready to see Colchester in a whole new way as Shimmy & Shhh bring [...]
Oct
Interview with Paul T. Davies about Love Is A Bruise
Ahead of the world premiere of his new play Love Is A Bruise at the [...]
Oct
Interview with Rev Simpkins ahead of Colchester Gig
This Saturday, Colchester Arts Centre hosts another Keep Colchester Cool showcase, bringing together some of the [...]
Sep
Digging for Vinyl – Colchester’s Record Shops and Vinyl Trail
Colchester’s vinyl scene just got louder. The opening of Stone Rock Records on Head Street [...]
Aug
MEFF-FEST 2: The Meffs return with a bigger, louder sequel
Following the success of their first self-curated festival, The Meffs return with Meff-Fest 2 at [...]
May
This Week’s 5 Recommended Events in Colchester: 17 May
On Saturday, Funky Hat Promotions returns to Truth Nightclub with May The Truth Be With [...]
May
This Week’s Recommended Events in Colchester: 10 May
This article originally ran in the Colchester Gazette on Friday 9 May. On Saturday night, [...]
May
Musik in the Park returns to Colchester
Musik in the Park returns to Colchester on Saturday 3rd May, and Sunday 4th May 2025, with a bigger and [...]
Apr
Battle of the Bands 2025: Celebrating Colchester’s Emerging Talent
On Tuesday night, Colchester’s Battle of the Bands 2025 took place at Three Wise Monkeys. [...]
Apr
Colchester’s Sound: Celebrating Local Talent
Any rumours that we booked Male Model just because ET starred in their debut video [...]
Mar
Interview with Chris Anderson on acting and his upcoming workshop
Chris Anderson has been a familiar face – and voice – on our screens for [...]
Feb
Interview with Paul T. Davies on The Killing of Sister George
Taking over as director mid-production is no small task, but for Paul T. Davies, it [...]
Feb
Interview with Lesley Watson of #hmvlivendlocal
Lesley Watson has played an important role in supporting Colchester’s local music scene, particularly through [...]
Feb
The Smashing Pumpkins to play Colchester
The Colchester Castle Summer Series has unveiled its latest headliner – legendary alternative rock band [...]
Feb
David Rodigan to play Colchester Castle Summer Series
David Rodigan joins UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, Aswad, Don Letts, Bitty McLean, Dawn Penn, and [...]
Feb
Interview with Tyler Baker of Gasoline Green
By Ben Howard, Keep Colchester Cool It was an unexpected but nice surprise when I [...]
Feb
Reliving the Britpop Era: Blow Up returns to Colchester
Get ready for a nostalgic evening of classic tunes as Blow Up, the club night [...]
Jan
