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SUMMARY:Hollywood Vampires // UK Tour 2026 // Colchester
DESCRIPTION:American rock supergroup Hollywood Vampires featuring Alice Cooper\, Johnny Depp\, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen return to the UK this summer as part of their hugely anticipated UK tour\, marking their first live shows in almost three years. \nIt’s been a decade since Hollywood Vampires first came together — and they’re still raising hell on stage. Formed in 2015\, the band bonded over a shared love of their favourite songs and a desire to celebrate their ‘dead\, drunk friends’ by playing the music of rock’s fallen heroes. Named after Alice Cooper’s 1970s drinking club\, which included the likes of John Lennon\, Keith Moon and Mickey Dolenz\, Hollywood Vampires quickly earned a reputation for blistering live shows – a riotous mix of original anthems and tributes to the legends who inspired them. \nTheir sets are a raucous celebration of rock’s greatest icons\, performed alongside their own powerhouse material. Hollywood Vampires’ shows feature stone-cold classics from The Who\, Led Zeppelin\, David Bowie\, Motörhead\, The Doors\, AC/DC and more\, alongside hits from Alice Cooper and Aerosmith. There is a documentary in the works called “Unleashed Spirits – The Rise of The Hollywood Vampires” and a trailer can now be viewed at www.hollywoodvampires.com \n“After almost three years away\, we’re finally coming back to tour the UK and Europe— We’re looking forward to Incredible crowds\, massive energy and more unforgettable nights. See you all soon!” – Hollywood Vampires \nThe Damned are supporting Hollywood Vampires with 12 studio albums – including the era-defining Damned Damned Damned – and several UK chart singles under their belts\, the legends mark their 50th anniversary with a new tour and album. Released on Friday January 23\, Not Like Everybody Else is a deeply personal and celebratory covers album dedicated to the memory of Brian James\, the bands legendary founding guitarist who died in 2025. \nFriday 21 August 2026\, 17:00 to 22:30.PLEASE NOTE\, RE-ENTRY IS NOT POSSIBLE AT THIS EVENT. \nThis event is classified at 6+\, this means that anyone between 6 years and 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21 (adult refers to a parent\, guardian or older relative that is responsible for the care and actions of the under 18 year old). The ratio for adult to child is classed as: one adult can accompany three under 18’s at the event. \nPlease note\, this is a standing event. Accessible tickets are available via Ticketmaster.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/hollywood-vampires-uk-tour-2026-colchester/
LOCATION:Lower Castle Park Colchester\, Colchester\, CO1 1\, GB
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260823T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260823T223000
DTSTAMP:20260828T074914Z
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SUMMARY:Bastille Live in Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Bastille have confirmed some huge outdoor UK shows for summer 2026.Sun\, 23 Aug 2026\, 14:00 | Colchester Castle Park\, Colchester \nTICKETS>>> at ticketmaster: https://cnear.me/pdpdS4E \nOn sale on Friday 28 November 2025 at 10:00 \nThe English indie-pop band will headline the Eden Sessions in St Austell on 9 July\, Depot Live at Cardiff Castle on 10 July\, Scarborough Open Air Theatre on 11 July\, Dreamland Margate on 22 August\, Colchester Castle Summer Series the next day and Live At The Piece Hall in Halifax on 28 August. \nSupport will come from Alfie Templeman at the Eden Project\, Arthur Hill and Carpetman in the Welsh capital\, Nectar Woode in Scarborough\, Orla Gartland and Alfie Templeman in Margate\, Arthur Hill\, Orla Gartland and Alfie Templeman in Colchester\, and Carpetman in Halifax. \n*𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬\, 𝘸𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/bastille-live-in-colchester/
LOCATION:Colchester Castle Park\, Colchester Castle Park
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260827T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260827T190000
DTSTAMP:20260828T075713Z
CREATED:20260826T114723Z
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SUMMARY:Richard Ashcroft | Lower Castle Park\, Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Richard Ashcroft headlines Colchester’s Castle Park on 27 August\, fresh off a huge year of sold-out shows and with anticipation building for his new album Lovin’ You. \nFans can expect a powerful set spanning his acclaimed solo catalogue\, brand-new material\, and the iconic Verve anthems that defined a generation — including favourites like Bitter Sweet Symphony\, Lucky Man\, Sonnet\, and The Drugs Don’t Work. \nJoining Richard Ashcroft for this huge summer show are special guests Tom Meighan\, Apollo Junction and DJ Wayne. \nDon’t miss one of the biggest nights of the summer in Colchester. \nThursday 27 August 2026\, 16:00 to 22:30.PLEASE NOTE\, RE-ENTRY IS NOT POSSIBLE AT THIS EVENT. \nThis event is classified at 6+\, this means that anyone between 6 years and 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21 (adult refers to a parent\, guardian or older relative that is responsible for the care and actions of the under 18 year old). The ratio for adult to child is classed as: one adult can accompany three under 18’s at the event. \nPlease note\, this is a standing event. Accessible tickets are available via Ticketmaster.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/richard-ashcroft-lower-castle-park-colchester/
LOCATION:Colchester Castle Park\, Colchester Castle Park
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T190000
DTSTAMP:20260828T153737Z
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SUMMARY:JLS | Lower Castle Park\, Colchester
DESCRIPTION:British pop favourites JLS will headline Colchester Castle Summer Series on Friday 28 August\, marking one of the most anticipated open-air concerts of the summer. Set within the beautiful surroundings of Castle Park\, the show will also feature special guest Gabrielle\, with more support to be announced. \nFans can look forward to an energetic live performance from JLS\, featuring huge hits including Beat Again\, Everybody in Love and She Makes Me Wanna. Gabrielle brings a career spanning decades to Castle Park\, performing much-loved songs such as Out of Reach and Rise\, and delivering her trademark soulful vocals! \nAlso joining the line-up are Appleton\, the pop duo formed by Natalie and Nicole Appleton\, who first rose to global fame as members of All Saints before launching their own project as Appleton\, delivering pop favourites including Fantasy and Don’t Worry. \nFriday 28 August 2026\, 16:00 to 22:30.PLEASE NOTE\, RE-ENTRY IS NOT POSSIBLE AT THIS EVENT. \nThis event is classified at 6+\, this means that anyone between 6 years and 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21 (adult refers to a parent\, guardian or older relative that is responsible for the care and actions of the under 18 year old). The ratio for adult to child is classed as: one adult can accompany three under 18’s at the event. \nPlease note\, this is a standing event. Accessible tickets are available via Ticketmaster.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/jls-lower-castle-park-colchester/
LOCATION:Colchester Castle Park\, Colchester Castle Park
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T223000
DTSTAMP:20260827T220505Z
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SUMMARY:Fatboy Slim Live in Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Fatboy Slim has announced more outdoor UK shows for next summer.Sat\, 29 Aug 2026\, 14:00 | Colchester Castle Park\, Colchester \nTICKETS>>> at ticketmaster: https://cnear.me/vyO3zIG \nOn sale on Friday 28 November 2025 at 10:00 \nDJ and producer Norman Cook will headline Forest Live shows at Thetford Forest in Brandon on 19 June\, Northwich’s Delamere Forest on 20 June\, Westonbirt Arboretum in Tetbury on 24 June and Cannock Chase Forest in Rugeley on 25 June.  \nHe’s also been confirmed as a headliner for the Colchester Castle Summer Series on 29 August. \n*𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬\, 𝘸𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/fatboy-slim-live-in-colchester/
LOCATION:Colchester Castle Park\, Colchester Castle Park
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T170000
DTSTAMP:20260829T033729Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T033729Z
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SUMMARY:Fatboy Slim | Lower Castle Park\, Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Global DJ and dance music icon Fatboy Slim will take over Castle Park on Saturday 29 August 2026\, joined by a stacked lineup including Eats Everything\, Erol Alkan\, Horse Meat Disco and Sarah Story. \nInternationally renowned for his groundbreaking productions and legendary live shows\, Fatboy Slim has shaped multiple eras of dance music with anthems including Praise You\, Right Here\, Right Now\, and Weapon of Choice. His Colchester performance will deliver the huge\, high-impact set he’s known for\, alongside a full day of world-class dance talent. \nSaturday 29 August 2026\, 14:00 to 22:30.PLEASE NOTE\, RE-ENTRY IS NOT POSSIBLE AT THIS EVENT. \nThis event is classified at 6+\, this means that anyone between 6 years and 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21 (adult refers to a parent\, guardian or older relative that is responsible for the care and actions of the under 18 year old). The ratio for adult to child is classed as: one adult can accompany three under 18’s at the event. \nPlease note\, this is a standing event. Accessible tickets are available via Ticketmaster.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/fatboy-slim-lower-castle-park-colchester/
LOCATION:Lower Castle Park Colchester\, Colchester\, CO1 1\, GB
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T223000
DTSTAMP:20260829T033733Z
CREATED:20260616T154537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T033733Z
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SUMMARY:Nana Benz Du Togo
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £15 / £13 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm\, starts 8pm.This gig is for a standing audience. \nOrganic-electronic feminist songs from West Africa. \nVoodoo tradition meets soul—built for the dance floor. There are five of them—like the fingers of one hand. A hand ready to form a fist and strike with power\, or gently caress the earth with groove and grace. \nNana Benz du Togo channels an organic sound steeped in sub-bass and layered with complex polyrhythms\, creating a hypnotic foundation for the voices of three electrifying electro-soul preachers. \nArmed with nothing more than their voices and a vintage Korg keyboard\, this powerful ensemble crafts a sound that’s both raw and transcendent. Their live shows are nothing short of spiritual—a blend of ancestral energy and modern fire that has left thousands in a trance across European stages. \nBandcamp:https://nanabenzdutogo.bandcamp.com/album/ago \nNana Benz Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/intl-pt/artist/4GhejcivCG3Eyp9iMwnxEp \nVideo:https://www.youtube.com/watchv=hyTXiThYWRo&list=RDhyTXiThYWRo&start_radio=1 \nKexp Session:https://www.youtube.com/watchv=8uDs4X93MYo&list=RD8uDs4X93MYo&start_radio=1&t=768s
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/nana-benz-du-togo/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T223000
DTSTAMP:20260829T033735Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T033735Z
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SUMMARY:Mark Chadwick ( Levellers ) // Colchester Arts Centre
DESCRIPTION:One of the UK’s most successful songwriters\, Mark Chadwick\, has co-written 20 chart singles and 6 Top 40 albums (including a Number 1) as part of the Levellers\, the band he has fronted for over 25 years. Still going strong\, the Levellers are festival favourites and have cemented their cherished status with headline performancesat Glastonbury\, Isle Of Wight\, Cambridge Folk Festival\, Bestival and Boomtown and many European and UK events and in 2003 they successfully created their own annual Beautiful Days Festival which takes place in August at Escot Park in Devon. During this time Mark has released two solo albums ‘All the Pieces’ and ‘Moment’ and his upfront and personal solo performance will see him play a mixture of material from these albums and Levellers classics. Be warned\, Mark will have you up dancing!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/mark-chadwick-levellers-colchester-arts-centre/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T000000
DTSTAMP:20260829T033737Z
CREATED:20260703T120811Z
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SUMMARY:Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Colchester
DESCRIPTION:💖 GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN 💖 \nLadies… are you ready for the ultimate girls’ night out? ✨ \nGrab your besties and join us for Girls Just Wanna Have Fun\, the ultimate girl power disco packed with iconic singalong anthems\, feel good energy\, cocktails & dancing. \nFrom 60s divas to legendary 90s legend girl and boy bands to today’s chart ruling pop kings & queens\, our DJ & Host brings you the biggest hits from across multiple decades and genres.  \nIts a non stop celebration of pure girl power anthems including music from: \nABBAAdeleBeyoncéCeline DionTake ThatSpice GirlsWestlifeTaylor SwiftDestiny’s ChildMadonnaLittle MixWhitney HoustonKylie MinogueBritney SpearsGirls Aloud…and so many more! \nWhether you’re celebrating a birthday\, hen party\, girls’ reunion or simply living your best life\, this is your excuse to dress up\, hit the dancefloor and sing your heart out with the girls. \nExpect nonstop throwback anthems\, disco vibes\, huge singalongs and the ultimate feel good party atmosphere from start to finish. \nTickets will sell out fast so grab yours now. 🎟️🎟️🎟️ \n—————————————————————— \nRefunds will only be given if the event itself is cancelled. Refunds cannot be given if an event is postponed or rescheduled to another date\, tickets purchased will still be valid and automatically transferred to the new date. If you are unable to attend the new date for any reason then you may resell or transfer your ticket to another person who can attend.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/girls-just-wanna-have-fun-colchester/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T213000
DTSTAMP:20260829T033738Z
CREATED:20260826T114742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T033738Z
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SUMMARY:Concert
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to be joined by the fabulous Tim Carey as piano soloist as part of his “significant” birthday (ending in a zero!) celebrations in this delightful programme. Tim is very well-known to ECHO\, having performed with us on previous occasions\, including our very first concert!Programme:Mozart: Marriage of Figaro OvertureBrahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor (soloist Tim Carey)Bizet: Symphony in CConductor: Andrew MorleyLeader: John Haworth
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/essex-chamber-orchestra-concert/
LOCATION:St Botolphs Church\, Colchester\, GB
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T223000
DTSTAMP:20260829T033738Z
CREATED:20260224T071246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T033738Z
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SUMMARY:The Mersey Beatles - Colchester
DESCRIPTION:The world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four are back with an all-new show for 2026.This globally acclaimed band has rocked sold-out audiences all over the world since 1999 with their truly authentic homage to the genius of John\, Paul\, George and Ringo.Through two magical hours fans are taken on an unforgettable ride through the hits of Beatlemania and the psychedelic wonder and melodic brilliance of the Fab Four’s later work.⭐New for 2026 – a special 60th anniversary of the ground-breaking ‘Revolver’ album.It’s quite simply a show no fan will want to miss
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-mersey-beatles-colchester/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre Colchester\, Mercury Theatre Colchester
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T220000
DTSTAMP:20260829T033738Z
CREATED:20260703T120812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T033738Z
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SUMMARY:Shades of Simon in concert - The Paul Simon Story
DESCRIPTION:The hugely popular 5-piece band ‘Shades of Simon’ perform ‘The Paul Simon Story’ – a unique show with an engaging narration and featuring the best of Paul Simon’s songs from his time in Simon & Garfunkel in the 60’s through to Graceland in the 80’s. Tickets £15 (+£1.50 theatre bkg fee) \n**PLEASE NOTE THE THEATRE ARE CHANGING THEIR BOX OFFICE SYSTEM and the previously published TicketSource link no longer works. This is the new link – https://tickets.headgatetheatre.co.uk/event/83967/info
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/shades-of-simon-in-concert-the-paul-simon-story/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, Headgate Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Shades of Simon":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T223000
DTSTAMP:20260829T033739Z
CREATED:20260703T120813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T033739Z
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SUMMARY:Queen's Greatest Hits Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate Queen in style with A Comprehensive re-enactment of Queen’s Greatest Hits \nDon’t Stop us Now – and there’s certainly no stopping The Bohemians as they power through thirty-four (YES 34!!) of Queen’s greatest hits\, taken from Hits 1 & 2\, over this two hour show! \nThe Bohemians are one of the UK’s longest-running and internationally renowned Queen Tribute bands\, who take you on a high-energy roller-coaster ride of a concert\, featuring the music\, costumes\, and showmanship of one of the world’s most popular and iconic rock acts of all time\, Queen. \nBilled as ‘The World’s most exciting Queen Tribute’ The Bohemians start proceedings as they mean to continue. \nRight from the beginning\, you will be gripped by a bombastic\, authentic audiovisual representation of Queen’s iconic Wembley ‘86 performance as the Bohemians burst onto the stage to the strains of One Vision and A Kind of Magic. So many fabulous hits to be covered but they’re all here\, from the early piano and harmony heavy wonders of Killer Queen and Don’t Stop Me Now\, to the later\, catchy pop anthems of the eighties. \nThe second hour concentrates on the later hits\, and once again there is an array of brilliance to embrace. \nThe stunning Breakthru provides both the introduction and the costume presentation for this part of the set\, which includes a new feature of The Bohemians stage show\, a slick rendering of classics from the late eighties and early nineties era. I Want it all\, The Show must go on\, and the haunting\, Days of our Lives are just some of those featured. \nThe set then pays tribute to the sights and sounds of the famous Live Aid performance and of course\, the awesome Bohemian Rhapsody. Then it’s back to Wembley ‘86 for a spectacular finale when The Bohemians will have you on your feet\, singing\, dancing and clapping along to the likes of Radio Ga Ga\, We Will Rock You and We Are the Champions. A climax to a truly memorable live re-enactment of the world’s greatest Rock Band.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/queens-greatest-hits-colchester/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre Colchester\, Mercury Theatre Colchester
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T223000
DTSTAMP:20260829T033739Z
CREATED:20260826T114749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T033739Z
UID:131099-1789155000-1789165800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Shed + Oi MATE! + Basalt + Very Special Opening Act
DESCRIPTION:Keep Colchester Cool in collaboration with Colchester Arts Centre presents \nShed  \nFlowing out of some misty East Anglian estuary\, Shed are a Colchester-based collective fusing indie rock\, punk spirit\, and folk storytelling into a fast-paced\, heart-on-sleeve whirlwind of sound. Their music is a rollercoaster of raw emotion and sharp humour – where fish and chips\, anxiety\, lazy susans\, and mending pottery all have equal weight in the lyrical spotlight. With storytelling at the core and chaos at the edges\, Shed’s songs dive headfirst into the beautiful dysfunction of everyday life\, spinning tales that are as relatable as they are unpredictable. Whimsical\, thought-provoking\, and proudly rough around the edges – Shed is less a band\, more a glorious mess you’ll want to be part of.  \nOi Mate  \nMade up from the jaded remnants of several failed local bands\, Oi MATE!’s take on life\, the media and politics is tongue-in-cheek at best. Described as Wonk-Punk curators of throwaway British culture since at least the middle of last week – expect some surprising twists and turns delivered with a unique wonk-punk wink and a cheeky swagger.  \nBasalt  \nBasalt is the collaboration between sound artist Frazer Merrick and drummer Ben Hunt\, creating breakbeat electronica. 90s-inspired beats are accompanied by DIY synths and processed field recordings. A sound that is both rough and polished at the same time. \nwith A Very Special Opening Act. \nTickets £8/£7 concsDoors open 7.30pm\, show starts 8pmThis gig is for a standing audience
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/shed-oi-mate-basalt-very-special-opening-act/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Colchester Cool":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T180000
DTSTAMP:20260829T033740Z
CREATED:20260616T162351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T033740Z
UID:130475-1789225200-1789236000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:ESSEX DEATHFEST 2026 - NEGATIVE FRAME\, BEYONND EXTINCTION\, GODEATER + MORE
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2026 – THE INAUGURAL ESSEX DEATHFEST TAKES PLACE IN COLCHESTER. ONE FULL DAY OF THE HARDEST IN DEATH\, HARDCORE AND CROSSOVER FROM ESSEX AND ACROSS THE UK. \nTHREE WISE MONKEYS COLCHESTER 12.9.2026 \nBEYOND EXTINCTION / NEGATIVE FRAME / GODEATER / FATES MESSENGER / MECHROMORPH / FRAIL / OLYMPUS / SANGUINE ROSE
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/essex-deathfest-2026-negative-frame-beyonnd-extinction-godeater-more/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T000000
DTSTAMP:20260829T033741Z
CREATED:20260224T071247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T033741Z
UID:129257-1789246800-1789257600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Punch it chewie! Live @coda Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Catch us live at coda!!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/punch-it-chewie-live-coda-colchester-4/
LOCATION:Coda Colchester\, Coda Colchester
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Punch it chewie":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T223000
DTSTAMP:20260829T033741Z
CREATED:20260826T114758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T033741Z
UID:131121-1789673400-1789684200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Michael Starring Ben | Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man\, the music and the magic.  \nMichael Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star\, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop\, but he’s honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself. \nThe show features a live band\, dazzling costumes and the performer’s iconic dance routines. It also showcases the greatest hits of Michael Jackson and also of The Jackson 5 including Beat It\, Billie Jean\, Thriller and Man in the Mirror. \nPlease note that this is a tribute production not associated with or endorsed by the Michael Jackson Estate.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/michael-starring-ben-colchester/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Ticketmaster Events":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T220000
DTSTAMP:20260829T033742Z
CREATED:20260224T071247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T033742Z
UID:129261-1789840800-1789855200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Emo Festival Comes to Colchester!
DESCRIPTION:The Emo Festival is coming to Colchester! 💀🖤  \nThe greatest tribute night to the music that was never just a phase… 🖤  \n🚨 COMPETITION 🚨Click ‘Interested’ & TAG 3 friends on the event wall for the chance to win 4X VIP TICKETS & £150 BAR TAB! \nTEENAGE NOSTALGIA featuring all your biggest emo songs in existence with A LIVE BAND & LIVE DJs spinning all the angst your teenage dirtbag heart desires all night long! LIVE Performers\, confetti & much more! \nPut on your eyeliner\, lace up your high-tops and book your tickets now 👉 www.emofest.co.uk
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-emo-festival-comes-to-colchester/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T223000
DTSTAMP:20260829T033743Z
CREATED:20260703T120815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T033743Z
UID:130840-1789846200-1789857000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Floyd Effect at the Colchester Arts Centre
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to experience The Floyd Effect like never before with their Pulse of the Dark Side tour. \nThis mesmerising show brings the timeless brilliance of Pink Floyd’s iconic 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon to life\, blended with the electrifying energy of their 1995 live album Pulse\, recorded during the legendary 1994 Division Bell Tour. Expect a full rendition of Dark Side\, plus fan favourites all delivered with stunning precision\, state-of-the-art lighting\, and stunning lasers. \nJoin The Floyd Effect for a cosmic journey through Pink Floyd’s epic soundscapes\, from their psychedelic roots to their stadium-rock grandeur. This is a must-see for fans old and new!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-floyd-effect-at-the-colchester-arts-centre-2/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="The Floyd Effect - The Pink Floyd Show":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T223000
DTSTAMP:20260828T075131Z
CREATED:20251008T071111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T075131Z
UID:126500-1789846200-1789857000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Popscene – Performing the Music of Blur
DESCRIPTION:Popscene – Performing the Music of Blur comes to Three Wise Monkeys\, Colchester\, on Saturday 19 September. \nThe tribute act celebrates the music of Blur\, one of the defining bands of the Britpop era. Audiences can expect a set featuring many of the group’s best-known songs\, including Parklife\, Girls & Boys\, Country House\, Beetlebum and Song 2\, alongside favourites from across their catalogue. \nNamed after Blur’s 1992 single\, Popscene recreates the sound and atmosphere of the band’s live performances\, offering fans the chance to revisit some of the most recognisable British guitar music of the past three decades. \nDoors open at 7.30pm. \nTickets are £14 plus booking fee.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/popscene-performing-the-music-of-blur-2/
LOCATION:60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Three Wise Monkeys Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T103000
DTSTAMP:20260829T033744Z
CREATED:20260224T071248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T033744Z
UID:129264-1790235000-1790245800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sun Cutter ( aka Kevin Pearce ) - Live @ Colchester Arts Centre
DESCRIPTION:Sun Cutter aka Kevin Pearce is buzzed to announce the follow up to his 2022 debut\, an Album of the Week on Germany’s Radio Eins which also charted in Apple Music’s Top 10 in two different album categories. Chock-a-block with soul and folk-infused indie-pop\, Jupiter- sized choruses\, and yearning\, cinematic balladry\, Sun Cutter 2 is a lament to turbulent times\, beginning with a rallying call to shake it off and rise above it all. “All together we will stand and fight the darkness that has taken up our lives” Pearce sings on opener Union\, which has been playlisted by Radio X and has also found love on Mark Radcliffe’s 6 Music show. \nAccompanied by Gale Paridjanian (Turin Brakes) on sax\, Cecilia Fage (Matt Berry & the Maypoles) and the Stagecoach Children’s Choir\, the song is particularly poignant for Pearce since it features backing vocals from his close friend Simon Holliday\, the soundman for Stereolab and Mercury Rev who passed away prematurely last summer. \nOther collaborators on Sun Cutter 2 include Slowdive’s Rachel Goswell on ‘Mud Leaf’ and Michael J Sheehy on ‘The Spectacle’\, the latter nodding to Guy Debord’s The Society of the Spectacle\, albeit with one eye on modern media clickbait and doom-scrolling. \nStylistically\, sonically and emotionally\, Sun Cutter 2 covers plenty of ground\, offering hints of The Beatles\, Leonard Cohen\, Pink Floyd\, Cat Stevens\, Ennio Morricone\, Neil Young\, The Flaming Lips\, Massive Attack and Low\, with a shot of gospel for good measure. \nHe also recently released the educational synth-pop album\, The Sound of Science\, with members of I Monster \, as well as Sci-Fi Ballads for a Lost Generation on UK curio and oddities label Castles In Space.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/sun-cutter-aka-kevin-pearce-live-colchester-arts-centre/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Sun Cutter/K.Pearce":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T220000
DTSTAMP:20260829T033745Z
CREATED:20260616T162354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T033745Z
UID:130485-1790362800-1790373600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Tom Robinson Live In Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Tom Robinson acoustic duo show with Adam Phllips
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/tom-robinson-live-in-colchester/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T220000
DTSTAMP:20260829T033747Z
CREATED:20260703T120817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T033747Z
UID:130845-1790449200-1790460000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Faux Fighters UK & Foxymop COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE
DESCRIPTION:Faux Fighters UK Live at Colchester Arts CentreSaturday 26th September 2026 \nGet ready for a night of huge riffs\, massive choruses\, and full-throttle rock energy as Faux Fighters UK bring the ultimate Foo Fighters tribute experience to Colchester Arts Centre. \nExpect all the anthems\, fan favourites\, and stadium-sized singalongs from one of the world’s biggest rock bands\, delivered with passion\, power\, and serious attention to detail. \nWhether you’re a lifelong Foo Fighters fan or just love a proper live rock show\, this is set to be an unforgettable night. \nLive music. Big tunes. No excuses.Join us on Saturday 26th September 2026 for Faux Fighters UK at Colchester Arts Centre.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/faux-fighters-uk-colchester-arts-centre/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Faux Fighters UK":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T000000
DTSTAMP:20260829T033748Z
CREATED:20260616T162355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T033748Z
UID:130488-1790456400-1790467200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:A Twist of ABBA live at Three Wise Monkeys\, Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of all your favourite ABBA hits!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/a-twist-of-abba-live-at-three-wise-monkeys-colchester/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="A Twist Of ABBA":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T213000
DTSTAMP:20260829T033748Z
CREATED:20260826T114824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T033748Z
UID:131181-1790537400-1790544600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Simon Spillett Quartet: Celebrating Tubby Hayes. £20 adv. £22 door
DESCRIPTION:2026 marks a milestone anniversary for tenor saxophonist and bandleader Simon Spillett; 30 years on the UK jazz scene. Since his debut in the 1990s he has risen to become one of Britain’s most prominent jazz figures.  \nAn instrumentalist with a powerful\, straight-ahead style\, drawing on the best of the jazz tradition and in particular the inspiration of an illustrious forebear\, the late great Tubby Hayes (whose music he’ll be performing)\, he is highly popular attraction playing sold out gigs at the best jazz clubs and at virtually every festival of consequence with both his regular quartet and his star-studded big band. \nAs a recording artists he has released five well-regarded albums\, with his big band debut CD\, Dear Tubby H. (2023)\, garnering a much deserved five stars in Jazzwise. \nHe’s also picked up a clutch of awards; BBC Rising Star (2007)\, Jazz Journal Album of the Year (2008)\, Top Tenor Saxophone\, British Jazz Awards (2011)\, and ‘Services to British Jazz’ (2016). \nA charismatic performer\, gifted with a dry observational wit\, he’s never lost sight of the fact that jazz is entertainment as much as art and whether playing\, writing or articulately holding forth on his favourite subject – UK jazz history – he’s an infectiously passionate communicator. \nIndeed\, between playing\, he has found time to pen a widely-praised biography of Tubby Hayes (The Long Shadow of The Little Giant)\, write sleeve notes to over 150 albums\, contribute articles to magazines and act as an anchor interviewee on documentaries for the BBC and Jazz FM. \n​Simon Spillett (Tenor Saxophone)\, Pete Billington (Piano)\, Alec Dankworth (Double Bass)\,� Pete Cater (Drums).
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/simon-spillett-quartet-celebrating-tubby-hayes-20-adv-22-door/
LOCATION:Wivenhoe Congregational Church\, 101 High Street\, CO7 9AB Wivenhoe\, United Kingdom\, Wivenhoe Congregational Church\, 101 High Street\, CO7 9AB Wivenhoe\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="The Music Mix Wivenhoe":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260929T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260929T223000
DTSTAMP:20260829T033748Z
CREATED:20260616T162355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T033748Z
UID:130489-1790710200-1790721000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Graham Parker - 50th Anniversary Of Howlin Wind & Heat Treatment // Colchester Arts Centre
DESCRIPTION:Graham Parker Solo – Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the classic albums Howlin’ Wind andHeat Treatment. \nSlinging his signature guitar and singing with inimitable soulful grit\, Graham Parker has spent more than four decades carving out a singular place in rock and roll. A critics’ favorite and a songwriter’s songwriter\, he emerged in the mid-1970s at a pivotal moment in British music. With his band The Rumour\, Parker released a run of essential albums including Howlin’ Wind\, Heat Treatment\, and the undisputed classic Squeezing Out Sparks\, records that fused literate songwriting with the raw energy that helped reshape rock in the late seventies. \nThroughout the following decades Parker continued to evolve\, releasing acclaimed solo albums such as The Up Escalator\, Another Grey Area\, and The Mona Lisa’s Sister\, blending British rock attitude with deep roots in American R&B\, soul\, and country traditions. Rolling Stone once observed that Parker “owed more to Dylan and Van Morrison than to his punk counterparts\,” a lineage reflected in the emotional intelligence and biting wit that define his songwriting. \nApril 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of Parker’s debut album Howlin’ Wind. To celebratethe milestone\, writer Jay Nachman has authored a new book\, Graham Parker: Howlin’ Wind\,featuring extensive interviews with Parker\, members of The Rumour\, and producer Nick Lowe. The book traces Parker’s childhood and early musical journey\, revealing the experiences and influences that shaped the songs on this classic record. \nAdding to the celebration\, a new limited-edition live album recorded in England featuringParker with The Goldtops and backing singers The Lady Bugs will be released on vinyl in May 2026. \nMore than fifty years after his debut\, Graham Parker remains a true original. His musiccontinues to blend soul\, rock\, wit\, and sharp storytelling in a way that few artists have matched\, securing his place among the most enduring voices in rock and roll.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/graham-parker-50th-anniversary-of-howlin-wind-heat-treatment-colchester-arts-centre/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="The Gig Cartel%3AMAILTO%3Anoreply@facebookmail.com":MAILTO:;CN=The Gig Cartel:MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261002T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T223000
DTSTAMP:20260829T033749Z
CREATED:20260224T071249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T033749Z
UID:129266-1790962200-1791066600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Oktoberfest Colchester 2026
DESCRIPTION:The UK’s biggest Oktoberfest tour returns to Colchester! \n🚨GET YOUR TICKETS FROM £15🚨 \nJoin us for a legendary celebration featuring:✨Bavarian beer bar✨Mini Trader Village✨Oompah bands✨Live music✨XL bier steins✨Gourmet Bratwurst & Pretzels✨Photo Booth✨Lederhosens✨Singalongs & MORE! \n🎟️Get tickets from just £15&🎟️VIP TABLE TICKET \nGET YOUR TICKETS NOW! \n🔗 – www.oktoberfestcolchester.co.uk📍 Lower Castle Park📅 Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd October 202618+
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/oktoberfest-colchester-2026/
LOCATION:Lower Castle Park\, Lower Castle Park
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Oktoberfest Colchester - Essex":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T180000
DTSTAMP:20260829T033750Z
CREATED:20260827T160422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T033750Z
UID:131422-1791126000-1791136800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:JDS live @ The Black Buoy Wivenhoe
DESCRIPTION:JDS return to the fabulous Black Buoy in 2026
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/jds-live-the-black-buoy-wivenhoe/
LOCATION:The Black Buoy\, Black Buoy Hill\, Wivenhoe\, CO7 9\, GB
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T223000
DTSTAMP:20260829T033750Z
CREATED:20260703T120818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T033750Z
UID:130851-1791315000-1791325800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Delines at Arts Centre - Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £27.50.Doors open 7.30pm\, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience. \nThe Delines were formed after Richmond Fontaine singer/songwriter\, Willy Vlautin\, heard singer\, Amy Boone (The Damnations)\, sing just one single ballad. He was so moved by her voice that he secretly wrote her songs for over a year before approaching her to start a band. Lucky for all she liked what she heard and The Delines were formed. \nFontaine’s Sean Oldham on drums\, Freddie Trujillo on bass\, Vlautin on guitar\, and multi-instrumentalist Cory Gray on keyboards and horns. \nVlautin is no stranger to critical acclaim in the US\, UK\, and Europe\, enjoying cult success and rave reviews from the likes of the New York Times\, Washington Post\, Uncut\, MOJO\, Hot Press\, Rolling Stone and the Wall Street Journal\, both as a novelist with seven books under his belt\, and as the former front man/songwriter of the Americana outfit Richmond Fontaine who produced eleven acclaimed studio albums. Three of his novels have been turned into feature films: The Motel Life\, Lean on Pete\, and The Night Always Comes. Ursula K. Le Guin said this of Vlautin’s writing\, “Willy Vlautin is one of the bravest novelists writing… An unsentimental Steinbeck\, a heartbroken Haruf\, Willy Vlautin tells us who really lives now in our America\, our city in ruins.” \nhttps://www.thedelines.com/ \n“The Delines’ exemplary seventh album… Vlautin’s latest pin-sharp vignettes of drifters\, con artists and the left behind… Behind Vlautin’s writing and Amy Boone’s poised\, soulful delivery\, Cory Gray’s horns swoon and sway in sympathy.” Uncut – 9/10 \n“With its soft-edged brass\, Wichita Lineman twangs and soft-purring organ\, the perfectly weighted\, often filmic music is impeccable\, short instrumental pieces punctuating episodic\, detail-rich character studies which singer Amy Boone delivers with her usual flair and poise.” MOJO – 4 stars **** \n“Stunning doesn’t begin to cover it… Over the last couple of albums there has been a growing sophistication in the way Willy Vlautin writes\, and in how The Delines interpret his stories\, and this is another step forward in that process.” Americana UK – 9/10
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-delines-at-arts-centre-colchester/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T223000
DTSTAMP:20260829T033751Z
CREATED:20260224T071249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T033751Z
UID:129268-1791574200-1791585000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Luther Live & Velvet Voices
DESCRIPTION:Luther Live & Velvet Voices Step into a world of soul\, romance\, and unforgettable grooves with Luther Live & Velvet Voices – the ultimate live theatre experience celebrating the golden era of R’n’B. This electrifying show brings the smooth sounds of Luther Vandross\, Alexander O’Neal and many others to life\, with powerhouse vocals\, a sensational live band\, and all the emotion you’d expect from the voices that defined a generation.But the magic doesn’t stop there. Luther Live & Velvet Voices also pays tribute to a roll call of R’n’B royalty\, including Marvin Gaye\, Bobby Brown\, and George Benson – delivering hit after hit from the 80s and 90s that’ll have audiences dancing in the aisles and singing every word.Expect to hear ‘Never Too Much’\, ‘Shine’\, ‘Give Me The Reason’\, ‘Dance With My Father’\, ‘Criticize’\, ‘Saturday Love’\, ‘If You Were Here Tonight’\, ‘Sexual Healing’\, ‘Give Me The Night’ and many many more. Introducing the sensational vocal talents of Gamal John (Britain’s Got Talent gold buzzer rule breaker)Get ready for an unforgettable night of smooth tunes\, sweet harmonies\, and soul-stirring performances. Luther Live & Velvet Voices – where the spirit of classic R’n’B lives on. \n★★★★★ “Absolute Superstar” –AleshaDixon \n★★★★★ “Masterclass”– Simon Cowell  \n★★★★★ “Gobsmacked and Speechless” – Bruno Toniolli \n★★★★★ “Amazing” – Amanda Holden
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/luther-live-velvet-voices/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Music
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