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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 [...]
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. [...]
Colchester’s Sound: Celebrating Local Talent
Any rumours that we booked Male Model just because ET starred in their debut video [...]
Interview with Chris Anderson on acting and his upcoming workshop
Chris Anderson has been a familiar face – and voice – on our screens for [...]
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 [...]
Interview with Lesley Watson of #hmvlivendlocal
Lesley Watson has played an important role in supporting Colchester’s local music scene, particularly through [...]
The Smashing Pumpkins to play Colchester
The Colchester Castle Summer Series has unveiled its latest headliner – legendary alternative rock band [...]
David Rodigan to play Colchester Castle Summer Series
David Rodigan joins UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, Aswad, Don Letts, Bitty McLean, Dawn Penn, and [...]
Interview with Tyler Baker of Gasoline Green
By Ben Howard, Keep Colchester Cool It was an unexpected but nice surprise when I [...]
Reliving the Britpop Era: Blow Up returns to Colchester
Get ready for a nostalgic evening of classic tunes as Blow Up, the club night [...]
How to Keep Colchester’s Music Scene Thriving
Colchester has long been a hub of creativity, with a thriving music scene supported by [...]
The Magic of Anthony Roberts’ A Christmas Carol
It’s that time of year again, and Anthony Roberts, Director of Colchester Arts Centre, is [...]
ACT Launches £40,000 Grants Programme to Support Local Projects
The Anglian Community Trust (ACT) has unveiled an exciting new funding initiative, making £40,000 available to support [...]
Colchester Musicians To Pay Tribute to Nick Drake
On Monday 25th November, Coda will host a special evening of music commemorating the 50th [...]
Mercury Theatre Unveils Cast & Creative Team for 2024/5 Pantomime
The Mercury Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for their highly anticipated [...]
Discover Upcoming Events at Red Lion Books
The festive season has arrived at Red Lion Books in Colchester, bringing with it a [...]
Upcoming Shows and Events at the Mercury Theatre in 2025
The Mercury Theatre has revealed an impressive lineup of shows over the next year, promising [...]
Two Exhibitions to Explore in Wivenhoe
Wivenhoe currently has two exhibitions that celebrate the beauty of the coast. Make the journey [...]
Get Ready for Colchester’s Sound 4
This Saturday, 2nd November, Keep Colchester Cool and Colchester Arts Centre brings you the fourth [...]
Oyster Land: An Interview with Matthew John Harrison
Local filmmaker Matthew John Harrison is showing his latest documentary, Oyster Land, on Saturday 26th [...]
