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SUMMARY:Colchester ALB Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:The biggest & best family event of the year!A huge weekend festival\, with massive acts and fun for the whole family. All supporting the amazing work we do for Colchester and the community ❤️
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-alb-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Lower Castle Park Colchester\, Colchester\, CO1 1\, GB
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SUMMARY:Acoustic Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of incredible live music at the OMB Acoustic Showcase! Starting at 3pm\, immerse yourself in a vibrant array of acoustic performances by talented local artists. \nPerformers:MATT CALDERBANKNATHAN LISGOIF NOT NOWMATT-AS-TROPHE \nTime: Music begins at 3pmHost: Sam Young \nCome and enjoy a relaxing Sunday filled with soulful tunes and great company. Don’t miss this opportunity to support local musicians and experience some fantastic acoustic sets!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/acoustic-showcase-15/
LOCATION:5-6 St Nicholas St\, CO1 1LB Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 5-6 St Nicholas St\, CO1 1LB Colchester\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Dog 'Ole Acoustic at The Victoria Inn\, Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Punk/folk collective who refuse to be put into a musical category and insist that they are #justaband. Loud\, bold and full of mischief\, Dog ‘Ole have a mix of raucous original songs plus a few covers and are guaranteed to bring the noise. \nOur first time playing the Victoria Inn as Dog ‘Ole…though you may recognise us from other acts that play there regularly! We’ll be doing this one as an acoustic show.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/dog-ole-acoustic-at-the-victoria-inn-colchester/
LOCATION:Victoria Inn Colchester\, 10 North Station Rd\, Colchester\, CO1 1RB\, GB
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SUMMARY:Hibiscus Haze
DESCRIPTION:Hibiscus Haze\, New Single Photo Booth with support from Star Crossed \nJoin us on Sunday 14th September for a special night on the Top Floor of Three Wise Monkeys as Hibiscus Haze celebrate the release of their brand new single Photo Booth. Expect rising local talent\, with support from Star Crossed. \n📅 Date: Sunday 14th September� 🕕 Time: Doors 6:00 PM� 📍 Venue: Top Floor\, Three Wise Monkeys �🎟️ Tickets: £4 + booking fee \nImportant Information* Accessibility: Please note that access to the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys does not have a lift. However\, there are rest points available between each flight of stairs. \n* Lighting: Viewer discretion is advised as the show may contain flashing and strobing lighting effects. \n* Refund Policy: Ticket refunds cannot be processed within 7 days of the event. We understand plans may change\, but unfortunately we’re unable to accommodate refund requests during this timeframe.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/hibiscus-haze/
LOCATION:60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Hot Club of Wivenhoe. Bezique: Nu-Gypsy Acoustic Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Bezique Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDTUtg0Y5PM \n“Smart’s playing\, both with and without the bow\, is exceptional throughout.” – The JazzMann \n“A fascinating melting pot of musical influences.” – World Music Central \n“. . . she morphs seamlessly from Stephane Grappelli-like swing and Bird-like bebop . . .” Jazzwise \nLed by cellist Shirley Smart\, Bezique perform a variety of acoustic jazz and café music from around the world. Their repertoire includes material by Django Reinhardt\, Richard Galliano\, and Bireli Lagrene\, as well as original compositions. \nThey also incorporate an occasional and rarely heard North African flavour to their repertoire through the inclusion of works by the Algerian chaabi pianist Maurice el-Medioni\, giving them a uniquely cosmopolitan sound on the UK gypsy jazz scene. \nShirley is recognised as one of the UK’s most versatile and creative cellists\, being equally at home and well versed in jazz\, Middle Eastern\, and classical music. \nOriginally trained under Raphael Wallfisch at the Guildhall School of Music and Janos Starker in Paris\, she subsequently moved to Jerusalem\, where she remained for 10 years\, studying and performing a wide variety of musical traditions from North Africa\, Turkey\, and the Middle East. She was also highly active on the jazz scene\, working with artists including Avishai Cohen\, Omer Avital\, and Yasmin Levy. \nSince returning to the UK\, as well as leading several groups of her own\, she has worked with many leading jazz and world music artists\, including Antonio Forcione\, Mulato Astatke\, Gilad Atzmon\, Neil Cowley\, Julian Ferraretto\, Robert Mitchell\, and Alice Zawadski. \nShirley Smart (Cello) Peter Michaels (Guitar). Mike Guy (Accordion). Marcus Penrose (Double Bass)
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-hot-club-of-wivenhoe-presents-bezique-nu-gypsy-acoustic-jazz-wivenhoe-congregational-church/
LOCATION:Wivenhoe Congregational Church\, 101 High Street\, Colchester\, CO7 9AB\, GB
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SUMMARY:Bezique: Nu-Gypsy Acoustic Jazz
DESCRIPTION:“Smart’s playing\, both with and without the bow\, is exceptional throughout.” – The JazzMann \n“A fascinating melting pot of musical influences.” – World Music Central \n“. . . she morphs seamlessly from Stephane Grappelli-like swing and Bird-like bebop . . .” Jazzwise \nLed by cellist Shirley Smart\, Bezique performs a variety of acoustic jazz and café music from around the world. Their repertoire includes material by Django Reinhardt\, Richard Galliano\, and Bireli Lagrene\, as well as original compositions. They also incorporate an occasional and rarely heard North African flavour to their repertoire through the inclusion of works by the Algerian chaabi pianist Maurice el-Medioni\, giving them a uniquely cosmopolitan sound on the UK gypsy jazz scene. \nShirley is recognised as one of the UK’s most versatile and creative cellists\, being equally at home and well versed in jazz\, Middle Eastern\, and classical music. \nOriginally trained under Raphael Wallfisch at the Guildhall School of Music and Janos Starker in Paris\, she subsequently moved to Jerusalem\, where she remained for 10 years\, studying and performing a wide variety of musical traditions from North Africa\, Turkey\, and the Middle East. She was also highly active on the jazz scene\, working with artists including Avishai Cohen\, Omer Avital\, and Yasmin Levy. \nSince returning to the UK\, as well as leading several groups of her own\, she has worked with many leading jazz and world music artists\, including Antonio Forcione\, Mulato Astatke\, Gilad Atzmon\, Neil Cowley\, Julian Ferraretto\, Robert Mitchell\, and Alice Zawadski. \nProfessor of Musicianship and Improvisation at the Royal College of Music and a Lecturer in Music at Kent University\, Shirley also teaches at Trinity Laban and the RCM Junior Department. She is a visiting tutor for the National Youth Jazz Collective and an in-demand workshop leader. \nShirley Smart (Cello)\, Peter Michaels (Guitar)\, Mike Guy (Accordion)\, Marcus Penrose (Double Bass).
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/bezique-nu-gypsy-acoustic-jazz-tickets-good-show-from-14-07/
LOCATION:Wivenhoe Congregational Church\, 101 High Street\, Colchester\, CO7 9AB\, GB
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SUMMARY:Bézique: Nu-Gypsy Acoustic Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Led by cellist Shirley Smart\, Bézique performs a variety of acoustic jazz and café music from around the world. Their repertoire includes material by Django Reinhardt\, Richard Galliano\, and Bireli Lagrene\, as well as original compositions. They also incorporate an occasional and rarely heard North African flavour to their repertoire through the inclusion of works by the Algerian chaabi pianist Maurice el-Medioni\, giving them a uniquely cosmopolitan sound on the UK gypsy jazz scene. \nShirley is recognised as one of the UK’s most versatile and creative cellists\, being equally at home and well versed in jazz\, Middle Eastern\, and classical music. \nOriginally trained under Raphael Wallfisch at the Guildhall School of Music and Janos Starker in Paris\, she subsequently moved to Jerusalem\, where she remained for 10 years\, studying and performing a wide variety of musical traditions from North Africa\, Turkey\, and the Middle East. She was also highly active on the jazz scene\, working with artists including Avishai Cohen\, Omer Avital\, and Yasmin Levy. \nSince returning to the UK\, as well as leading several groups of her own\, she has worked with many leading jazz and world music artists\, including Antonio Forcione\, Mulato Astatke\, Gilad Atzmon\, Neil Cowley\, Julian Ferraretto\, Robert Mitchell\, and Alice Zawadski. \nShirley is Professor of Musicianship and Improvisation at the Royal College of Music and a Lecturer in Music at Kent University. She also teaches at Trinity Laban and the RCM Junior Department. She is a visiting tutor for the National Youth Jazz Collective and an in demand workshop leader. \nShirley Smart (Cello)\, Peter Michaels (Guitar)\, Mike Guy (Accordion)\, Marcus Penrose (Double Bass).
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/bezique-nu-gypsy-acoustic-jazz/
LOCATION:Wivenhoe Congregational Church\, 101 High Street\, Colchester\, CO7 9AB\, GB
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SUMMARY:FM Brotherhood Tour + Brave Rival // Colchester Arts Centre
DESCRIPTION:FM are pleased to announce their new full band “Brotherhood” tour for Sept 2025 \nFM will perform songs from their past 14 albums including their 1984 debut album Indiscreet\, plus Tough It Out\, Metropolis\, Synchronized and many more. \nFormed in the 80’s by the Overland brothers FM have become one of the UK’s seminal Rock Bands. The bands current line is Steve Overland – Vocals\, Merv Goldsworthy – Bass\, Pete Jupp – Drums\, Jem Davis – Keyboards and Jim Kirkpatrick – Guitar. \n“From our meeting in a Notting Hill pub in 1984 to our “one off” comeback gig at Firefest 2007\, it’s great to now tour beyond our 40th Anniversary shows\,” says FM’s drummer\, Pete Jupp. “Who’d have thought we’d reach such a milestone?” \nJoining FM as special guest in London\, Wolverhampton\, Manchester and Leeds we have Rosalie Cunningham. In Edinburgh\, Newcastle\, Bristol\, Cardiff\, Colchester & Southend we have hotly tipped Brave Rival. With the exceptionally talented Jack J Hutchinson joining the band at Grimsby\, Birdwell\, Gloucester and Chester. \nRosalie Jo Cunningham is an English singer-songwriter that started with the band Ipso Facto in 2007. After their break-up\, Cunningham started a new project named Purson in 2011. However\, she has performed as a solo artist since 2017\, following the end of her previous project. \nDespite lineup changes and shifting trends\, the Tygers never lost their bite. After a brief hiatus\, they roared back in the late ‘90s\, proving their staying power with critically acclaimed releases like Ambush (2012) and Ritual (2019). Still active\, still delivering classic heavy metal with modern fire\, Tygers of Pan Tang remain one of the genre’s most enduring and underrated forces. \nBrave Rival are the South East’s blues-rock powerhouse\, bringing a fresh\, fiery energy to the genre. Hailing from Portsmouth\, this UK Blues Award-nominated band is driven by the powerhouse twin vocals of Chloe Josephine and Lindsey Bonnick\, whose harmonies cut deep with soul and raw emotion. Guitarist Ed “The Shred” Clarke delivers soaring solos and thunderous riffs\, while Billy Dedman (bass) and Donna Peters (drums) provide the rock-solid groove that keeps the whole machine firing on all cylinders.  \nDrawing inspiration from blues and rock legends like Aretha Franklin\, Heart\, Fleetwood Mac\, Led Zeppelin\, and Tedeschi Trucks Band\, Brave Rival blend classic influences with a modern edge. Their sound is both familiar and refreshingly unique—deeply rooted in blues tradition yet bursting with contemporary fire. Whether on record or tearing up the stage\, Brave Rival are a band you need to hear—and one you won’t forget. \nJack J Hutchinson is a British blues-rock firebrand\, known for his soulful vocals\, searing guitar work\, and a sound that blends classic rock swagger with modern grit. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Led Zeppelin\, The Rolling Stones\, and The Beatles\, his music channels the raw energy of vintage blues-rock while keeping one foot firmly in the present.  \nHutchinson’s love for rock ‘n’ roll was ingrained early—his childhood was soundtracked by Exile on Main Street\, Revolver\, and The Beatles’ iconic red and blue albums. But it was discovering Jimmy Page as a teenager that sealed the deal. “I bought some dragon flares and never looked back\,” he recalls. \nWith a reputation for electrifying live shows and albums packed with riffs\, hooks\, and deep grooves\, Hutchinson continues to carve his own path in the blues-rock world\, earning a dedicated following and critical acclaim along the way. \nBecome a VIP ticket holder to access the venue early! VIP meet and greet prior to the performance with FM and receive a signed souvenir poster and Ltd edition tour laminate. There are a limited number of tickets allocated to each show\, booking early recommended to avoid disappointment.(VIP Customers should arrive at the venue 1hr 15mins before advertised door times)
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/fm-brotherhood-tour-colchester-arts-centre/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
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