14.85°C Author Archives: Ben Howard
Roots and Grooves Cafe Moves into Its Next Chapter
Roots and Grooves Café is moving confidently into its next chapter under owners Chelle Luk-Hang [...]
Marc De’ath on Made in Essex and Counting Culture
Made in Essex is currently inviting creatives across the county to contribute to Counting Culture, [...]
The Colchester Independent Short Film Festival at Firstsite
The Colchester Independent Short Film Festival takes place at Firstsite on Saturday 23rd May, bringing [...]
Toby Freeman on the RCT and Colchester Half Marathon
Every spring, the Colchester Half Marathon brings thousands of runners into the city. This year, [...]
Punk Weekender at Firstsite celebrates Sue Webster
Workshops, film screenings and creative activities inspired by punk culture take over Firstsite next weekend [...]
Lily of The Meffs talks MEFF-FEST 3 and a huge year ahead
Colchester punk duo The Meffs bring MEFF-FEST back this weekend, and the third edition is [...]
Gregory Edwards launches Colchester Comedian of the Year 2026
Colchester Comedian of the Year returns to Three Wise Monkeys this year, with three heats [...]
Graham Coxon’s Castle Park album inspired by Colchester
A previously unheard solo album by Blur guitarist Graham Coxon – named after Colchester’s Castle [...]
Emerging Colchester Artists Take Over Firstsite in New Exhibition
A new exhibition at Firstsite is giving visitors the chance to see how the next [...]
Pint of Science festival returns to Colchester pubs
Pint of Science brings science talks to Colchester pubs, including Three Wise Monkeys, Dragonfly Lounge [...]
Jane’s Walk Colchester returns with a week of free community walks
Jane’s Walk Colchester returns this May with a week of free guided walks exploring the [...]
Punk Rock comes to Colchester Library with Stage Craft @ Young Company
Stage Craft @ Young Company brings Simon Stephens’ powerful play Punk Rock to Colchester Library [...]
Soundwave Sessions return to Castle Park Bandstand
A series of free live music afternoons will take place at Castle Park Bandstand in [...]
Legendary DJ Colin Curtis heads to Colchester for Rhythm Loft
Legendary DJ Colin Curtis plays Rhythm Loft at Three Wise Monkeys in Colchester on Saturday [...]
Johnno Casson aka Snippet returns with Soft Lad
Colchester recording artist Johnno Casson aka Snippet, returns on 15 May with Soft Lad, his [...]
Banksy Exhibition Announced for Colchester at The Minories
A major Banksy exhibition in Colchester will open at The Minories this October, featuring 28 [...]
Essex Book Festival 2026 – Colchester Events
Essex Book Festival returns from 28th May to 30th June 2026, bringing a month of [...]
Charles Debenham – The Man Who Painted Colchester
Colchester has lost one of its quiet constants in Charles Debenham, the artist whose work [...]
The SKBs Interview – The Second Act
In this interview, Al Sharp of The SKBs says he’s nearly 60. “Surely I should [...]
The Five Parishes Show in Peldon celebrates 90 years
The Five Parishes Show, a long-running traditional country show just outside Colchester, returns on Sunday [...]
