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SUMMARY:Blues and Rock in the Garden\, Colchester\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Colchester Blues and Rock in the Garden! \nOn Saturday 4th July2026! \nIt’s our 27th (we think) year and we’re back and ready for a party! \n“Beautiful setting” \n“The atmosphere is incredible” \n“We loved it!” \nEntry limited to 500. We expect to sell out so please buy your tickets quick! Please also share and invite friends to the event! \nWhere else can you buy an 8 pint watering can of beer\, a plastic kettle of cider\, eat delicious food and listen to an eclectic mix of some of the finest music acts around (whilst also helping a good cause)? \n10 great bandsDelicious BBQ and vegetarian/vegan food & cake and dessertsFully Licensed Bar (including beer by the watering can!) \nIt’s the most diverse line up yet. Including Blues\, Rock\, Soul\, Pop\, Jazz\, Flamenco\, Balkan Gypsy\, Ska\, Dub\, Sea Shanties and Musicians from Malawi! \nThe line up will start with music at 14.00 until 23.30 pm. \n10—11.30pm Funktion Junction (Pop\, Rock\, Soul)9.00-10.00pm The Gulls (Rock\, Funk and Psychedelia)8.00-9.00pm Band of Fools (Gypsy Balkan)7.00-8.00pm Fox and Wiggle from Fox\, Wiggle and Sass (1940s and Modern Vintage Singers)6.00-7.00pm Tahir Burhan (Flamenco Guitar)5.00-6.00 Annemarie Quinn & John Fire (Upbeat Sounds from Malawi!)4.10-5.00 Armoured Man (Sea Shanties)3.20-4.10 Brewkelele (Ukelele Sing Along)3.00-3.20 Stagecoach Forte (Stage School Choir)2.00-3.00 Weird Creatures (Americano Trio) \n(Times above are approximate and subject to change).  \nAll money raised is for charity. Building Malawi (http://www.buildingmalawi.com/) and Centurion Rotary.  \nWe are very proud to announce that Lingadzi Leadership Academy Secondary School opened in January 2022. See the video of the school construction here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KjJQlvKCNg \nThis means that 200 pupils per year can now access high quality secondary school education. This would not have been possible without the Blues and Rock in the Garden event. The years of support you have given to this event have really paid off. Thank you!!! \nGates open: 2.00pm – 11.30pm this year. We are only doing Saturday this year\, but starting earlier to have more family activities.  \nThe first couple of hours will have a focus on Music & Art with live musicians\, an art exhibition and sale\, art workshops and\, of course\, refreshments!Great for all the family to get involved. \n” great for the family!” \n” a fun afternoon filled with creativity. We loved it!” \nTickets: £20 single (over 16). Students £10 (must present student ID). Kids £1 (over 5\, under 16 must be accompanied by an adult). \nVenue: Maitlands\, Distillery Lane\, Colchester\, Essex\, CO2 8EZ \nNo picnics please. No dogs except assistance dogs.  \n1) Please purchase your tickets via this page (It’s easy and all forms of payment are accepted) \n2) Your wristbands will be available for collection at the gate.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/blues-and-rock-in-the-garden-colchester-2026/
LOCATION:Maitlands\, Distillery Lane\, Colchester\, Essex\, CO2 8EZ\, Maitlands\, Distillery Lane\, Colchester\, Essex\, CO2 8EZ
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:The Queen Brewhouse 11TH Anniversary Punk Fest and BBQ
DESCRIPTION:You are all invited to our 11th Anniversary Party. Groovy Cat Productions has lined up 9 bands for the day. We will be BBQing from 3pm.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-queen-brewhouse-11th-anniversary-punk-fest-and-bbq/
LOCATION:Queen St Brewhouse\, 7 - 9 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PG\, GB
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Artists Against AI ft. Rad Pitt + Butterfly Handshake + Filip Rodak + Disjunction + Kinozolte
DESCRIPTION:All Tickets £8 / £7 concessions.Doors open 6.30pm\, first band on 7pm.This show is for a standing audience. \nA special evening dedicated to countering the deteriorating conditions for musicians and creatives\, caused by Artificial Intelligence systems. \nThe biggest threat to independent artists this year is AI music\, digital garbage that floods streaming platforms\, further decreasing the chance of real artists being heard and fairly compensated. The music industry is still heading in the wrong direction\, artists are being thrown to the bottom of the pile\, when they should be first. \nThis is an art industry\, but it’s become more about exploitation than expression. \nArtists Against AI is dedicated to changing that. For the first time ever\, six local acts will walk onto the stage at the Colchester Arts Centre and do something that AI can never do\, perform music for the greater good of humanity. \nRad PittColchester’s Rad Pitt have stayed true to their founding ethos since 2015: play fat riffs and keep it DIY. Throughout their time together\, they’ve churned out three albums and played many shows. From a Sunday morning opening set at Latitude festival\, to a set at ATG in a tent surrounded by a biblical rain shower\, to supporting some of the heroes of the underground scene including The St Pierre Snake Invasion and Alpha Male Tea Party. Rad Pitt are Colchester’s heavyweight champions of hard-core math rock. Now they are preparing to tear up the stage at Artists Against AI for two reasons\, A. to prove that the name “Rad Pitt” is self explanatory and\, B. to kick AI’s fake ass! https://www.instagram.com/radpittradpitt?igsh=N3JwMWRuMDcwbWNt  \nButterfly HandshakeButterfly Handshake are known more as a legend than a band\, but still they prove every time they take a stage that there’s a very good reason for that! Offering their a mix of both their original material and a blend of midwestern emo and cult rock classics\, Butterfly Handshake are one of the tightest bands to come out of Colchester in the last few years\, but have become increasingly rare due to it’s members finding huge success in other projects. Every Butterfly Handshake performance marks a unique point in cultural time\, and their performance at Artists Against AI is going to be very special indeed.https://www.instagram.com/butterflyhandshake?igsh=dnNucHNzOG42djEy \nFiliprodak (Kinlis)Filip has a unique talent for making electronic music that can make an entire crowd of people jump around. A wizard with a soundboard\, Filip’s presence can be felt from a mile off. He comes through to deliver an unforgettable performance at Artists Against AI\, that is not to be missed!https://www.instagram.com/filiprodakk?igsh=em1hNHYzOTFhM2Nk \nKinozolte Jack-of-all-trades soon-to-be megastar producer\, singer\, rapper\, and songwriter Kinozolte has played the Arts Centre before. Standing on stage with a microphone and a crowd full of people with their hands in the air in front of him\, he offered an exhilarating performance. Fresh off of the release of his new album “Ethereal Distortion”\, the name Kinozolte is on everybody’s tongue right now!https://www.instagram.com/kinozolte?igsh=cnl3MXRkN3pldWFh \nHenry BowenHenry Bowen cannot be described in one word\, and neither can his stage presence. Backed by a full band and a head full of ferocious rhymes\, Henry Bowen brings an animalistic energy to a show that offers a one-of-one experience every time. Performing songs off of his upcoming album “SPEEDBOAT MUSIC”\, his performance at Artists Against AI will be talked about for years to come. https://www.instagram.com/apology.not.included?igsh=dnM4NmphNGM4bW0w \nDisjunctionIf you are local to Colchester\, you must be living under a rock if you haven’t heard of Disjunction! Theo’s groovy slap basslines\, Ned’s on-beat drum rolls\, and Kai’s catchy guitar riffs are instantly recognisable. Disjunction always bring a party! Having recently released their self titled EP to much acclaim\, Disjunction usually offer a set full of their original music\, and maybe a few classics too. https://www.instagram.com/disjunction_band?igsh=MThiZnNwZjEydGtjYg==
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SUMMARY:McFly'd at The Three Wise Monkeys\, Colchester
DESCRIPTION:McFly’d are taking to the stage at The Three Wise Monkeys\, Colchester\, for a night of nostalgic hits and sing-along anthems! Support for this event comes from the amazing Gypsy Moon for fans of Ocean Colour Scene\, Jimi Henrdrix\, Rolling Stones\, Marcus King\, Eric Clapton and much much more!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/mcflyd-at-the-three-wise-monkeys-colchester/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:McFly'd - Performing the Music of McFly
DESCRIPTION:The ultimate McFly tribute experience is here! \n​Relive the golden era of British pop-rock with McFly’d – the high-energy tribute band bringing the sound\, charm\, and singalong anthems of McFly to the stage! \n​From the guitar riffs of “Five Colours in Her Hair” to the sweet melodies of “Obviously” and “All About You”\, McFly’d delivers a nostalgic\, feel-good show packed with all the hits you love.  \n​Whether you’ve been a McFly fan since the start or just discovering the magic\, this is your chance to experience the sound and spirit of one of the UK’s most beloved bands \n​Perfect for festivals\, parties\, and McFly superfans alike – McFly’d isn’t just a tribute… it’s a full-blown pop-rock celebration. \n​ \nAre you ready to be McFly’d? \nSaturday 4th July\, Doors 7:30pm\, Tickets £13 + Booking Fee \nThree Wise Monkeys\, Colchester \nPlease note that access to the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys does not have a lift\, but there are rest opportunities between each flight of stairs. \nViewer discretion is advised: This show may potentially contain flashing and strobing lighting effects. \nWe wanted to inform you of our refund policy regarding event tickets. Please note that we will be unable to process any ticket refunds within 7 days of the event. \nWe understand that circumstances may arise that prevent you from attending the event\, but unfortunately\, we are unable to accommodate refund requests within this timeframe.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/mcflyd-performing-the-music-of-mcfly/
LOCATION:60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
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