Author Archives: Ben Howard

Three Wise Monkeys to celebrate Independent Venue Week

Three Wise Monkeys Colchester proudly takes the spotlight as it once again participates in Independent [...]

Interview with Colchester’s PET NEEDS

Colchester is rich with great music once again, and one of the bands leading the [...]

Craig Charles Christmas Funk & Soul in Colchester

Christmas comes early to Colchester as Craig Charles brings his Christmas Funk & Soul Extravaganza [...]

Colchester’s Sound

After a hiatus of 16 months, I’m returning to promoting live music. In collaboration with [...]

Anna Pancaldi’s homecoming at Coda, Colchester

Anna Pancaldi returns to her hometown on Wednesday 15th November, as she graces the stage [...]

Colchester Castle Park to host House Music Extravaganza

Musik Is The Answer will hosting ‘Music In The Park’ in partnership with Colchester Events [...]

The Howl and the Hum announce Coda show on UK tour

The Howl and the Hum unveil their upcoming UK tour, and one of the highlights [...]

Jane’s Walk Colchester 2023

Jane’s Walk 2023: An international festival of local walks led by local people, in celebration [...]

Colchester Film Festival programme announced

Colchester Film Festival is back, taking place at Firstsite 7-12 November 2022. Colchester Film Festival [...]

Colchester in the 80s

Local poet John F Connor shared this poem with me six years ago. I was [...]

Steve Lamacq returns to Colchester Arts Centre

Following a successful run of shows in 2017, Colchester’s very own Steve Lamacq heads back [...]

About the author:
Ben Howard is a writer, DJ and founder of Keep Colchester Cool. Launched in 2009, the platform documents the city’s gigs, theatre, exhibitions and grassroots creativity through interviews, reviews and event listings.

Alongside running the site, Ben works through Ben Howard Communications, providing PR, content writing and marketing support for businesses, venues and cultural organisations.

He also DJs regularly, and continues to champion the people, venues and events that keep Colchester’s cultural scene thriving.