Clark Tracey's The Jazz Champions. “A veritable band of grown ups at their best.” - The Jazz Rag
2026-01-25 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Wivenhoe Congregational Church, 101 High Street, CO7 9AB Wivenhoe, United Kingdom, Wivenhoe Congregational Church, 101 High Street, CO7 9AB Wivenhoe, United Kingdom
“For me, Tracey is a world-class musician whose mature and distinctive artistry is right up there with the likes of Philly Joe Jones and Roy Haynes.” – Jazz Journal
An award-winning drummer, bandleader, composer, and arranger who originally performed with his late, great father, Stan Tracey (CBE), Clark Tracey has gone on to establish himself in his own right as one of the country’s leading modern jazz drummers.​A five-time winner of the Best Drummer category in the British Jazz Awards, Clark has built a reputation since the early 80s as someone who could spot future jazz stars; Guy Barker, Alex Ridout, Daniel Casimir, Zoe Rahman, and Mark Armstrong are just a few whose talent he nurtured.
Awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the 2019 Birthday Honours for services to music and the promotion of jazz, Clark’s latest group, The Jazz Champions, features a stellar line-up of well-respected top-drawer musicians from the UK jazz scene with CVs to match: saxophonists Art Themen and Simon Allen, pianist David Newton, and double bassist Andrew Cleyndert.
Formed in April 2024, The Jazz Champions will perform tunes from their recently released CD, Sound For Sore Ears, along with an assortment of Stan Tracey favourites.
A superb evening’s music is promised by this quintet of outstanding musicians.

Clark Tracey's Jazz Champions. “A veritable band of grown ups at their best.” - The Jazz Rag
2026-01-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Wivenhoe Congregational Church, 101 High Street, Colchester, CO7 9AB, GB
“For me, Tracey is a world-class musician whose mature and distinctive artistry is right up there with the likes of Philly Joe Jones and Roy Haynes.” – Jazz Journal
Prepare yourself for a cracking evening’s jazz, courtesy ofaward-winning drummer, bandleader, composer, and arranger Clark Tracey and his Jazz Champions!
Clark, who originally performed with his late, great father, Stan Tracey (CBE), has gone on to establish himself in his own right as one of the country’s leading modern jazz drummers.​A five-time winner of the Best Drummer category in the British Jazz Awards, Clark has built a reputation since the early 80s as someone who could spot future jazz stars; Guy Barker, Alex Ridout, Daniel Casimir, Zoe Rahman, and Mark Armstrong are just a few whose talent he nurtured.
Awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the 2019 Birthday Honours for services to music and the promotion of jazz, Clark’s latest group, The Jazz Champions, features a stellar line-up of world-class musicians from the UK jazz scene with CVs to match: saxophonists Art Themen and Simon Allen, pianist David Newton, and double bassist Andrew Cleyndert.
Formed in April 2024, The Jazz Champions will perform tunes from their recently released CD, Sound For Sore Ears, along with an assortment of Stan Tracey favourites.
A superb evening’s music is promised by this quintet of outstanding musicians.

Clark Tracey's Jazz Champions @ The Music Mix
2026-01-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Wivenhoe Congregational Church, 101 High Street, Colchester, CO7 9AB, GB
Prepare yourself for a cracking evening’s jazz, courtesy ofaward-winning drummer, bandleader, composer, and arranger Clark Tracey and his Jazz Champions!
Clark, who originally performed with his late, great father, Stan Tracey (CBE), has gone on to establish himself in his own right as one of the country’s leading modern jazz drummers.​A five-time winner of the Best Drummer category in the British Jazz Awards, Clark has built a reputation since the early 80s as someone who could spot future jazz stars; Guy Barker, Alex Ridout, Daniel Casimir, Zoe Rahman, and Mark Armstrong are just a few whose talent he nurtured.
Awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the 2019 Birthday Honours for services to music and the promotion of jazz, Clark’s latest group, The Jazz Champions, features a stellar line-up of well-respected top-drawer musicians from the UK jazz scene with CVs to match: Art Themen, Simon Allen, David Newton, and Andrew Cleyndert.
Formed in April 2024, the Jazz Championswill perform tunes from their recently released CD Sound For Sore Ears, along with an assortment of Stan Tracey favourites.

Battle of the Bands Heat 1 – Guest Judge Ghost Week
2026-01-26 18:00 - 21:00 | 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
Sign-up sheet: https://forms.gle/vJQsx3Sj8gfkoy8M6
Event: Battle of the Bands
Location: Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester Top Floor
Dates:– Heat 1: Monday, 26th January 2026: Ghost Week– Heat 2: Tuesday, 27th January 2026 PULSE– Heat 3: Wednesday, 28th January 2026 GREEBO
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:45 PM (No under 18s allowed after 9:00 PM)Ticket Price: £4 (includes £1 donation to the Brightlingsea Free Festival)
Overview:TWM Live invites artists under 18 to participate in this exciting nationwide event as part of Independent Venue Week 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for young musicians to gain exposure and showcase their talents in a supportive environment.
Event Structure:Each heat will feature one of Colchester’s local bands hosting the night and closing with a small set.
Prize Information:– 1st Place: Opens the stage at the Brightlingsea Free Festival (up to 4,000 attendees), receives 60% of door money (after donation), a full day in the studio, and a mixed and mastered single at Black Cactus Studio.– 2nd Place: 30% of door money.– 3rd Place: 10% of door money.– Wild Card: An additional band will be selected to perform at Meff Fest 3, a local punk festival.
Requirements:All bands must arrive by 5 PM. A random draw will determine performance order. Backline equipment will be provided, including a drum kit, guitar amps, and a bass amp.
Welfare Policy:The safety of young attendees is paramount. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. A strict Challenge 25 policy will be enforced at the door, and first aid-trained staff will be present.
Accessibility:The venue is on the top floor with no lift access, requiring five short flights of stairs.
Refund Policy:No refunds will be processed within 7 days of the event.
Contact:For inquiries, contact AJ at twmlive@pasinileisure.com.
Stay Updated:Keep an eye on our website and social media for updates.Ticket Link for Heat 1: https://ticketscandy.com/e/battle-of-the-bands-heat-1-guest-judge-ghost-week-13551Ticket Link for Heat 2: https://ticketscandy.com/e/battle-of-the-bands-heat-2-guest-judge-pulse-13552Ticket Link for Heat 3: https://ticketscandy.com/e/battle-of-the-bands-heat-3-guest-judge-greebo-13553
We look forward to seeing many talented young artists at the Battle of the Bands!

An Audience Without Jake Thackray
2026-01-26 19:30 - 22:30 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
Tickets £12 / £11 concessions.
Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.
This show is for a seated audience.
John Watterson is delighted to bring his show to Colchester Folk Club – ‘An Audience without Jake Thackray’.
The show will include many Jake classics (Sister Josephine, On Again On Again, The Bantam Cock etc), anecdotes from John’s research into Jake’s life for the forthcoming biography as well as some newly discovered Jake Thackray masterpieces from John’s most recent CD, The Lost Will and Testament of Jake Thackray. Most of the album’s fifteen songs have never been released in any format before. Many have lain, forgotten, in the BBC archives for decades; some have not been heard for half a century.
Leeds-born Jake Thackray (1938-2002) is increasingly recognised as being one of the greatest English songwriters of the twentieth century, a unique talent, whose songs are full of poetry, wit, irreverence and humanity. He became known to millions through his regular appearances in the 1960s and 1970s on programmes such as Braden’s Week and That’s Life. During his career he performed over 1000 times on television and radio, performed for the royal family and toured the world. His distinctive appearance, deadpan delivery, talent for storytelling, clever wordplay, occasional, artful use of vulgarity and surreal imagination delighted many viewers and outraged some.
Since his death in obscurity there has been growing recognition of his genius and a resurgence of interest in his work. His admirers include Jarvis Cocker, Alex Turner, Don Black, Thea Gilmore, Cerys Matthews, and Benjamin Clementine.
John Watterson is the UK’s leading performer of Jake’s songs. As Fake Thackray he has toured with Fairport Convention and performed at Latitude, Cropredy and the Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. He has also played for Jake’s family.
John has appeared many times on radio, including Radio 4’s Great Lives, a recent Radio 2 documentary on Jake presented by Cerys Matthews and Radio 3’s The Verb hosted by Ian McMillan.

Battle of the Bands Heat 2 – Guest Judge PULSE
2026-01-27 18:00 - 21:00 | 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom

Battle of the Bands Heat 3 – Guest Judge GREEBO
2026-01-28 18:00 - 21:00 | 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom

Gundam TCG GD03 Steel Requiem Release Event
2026-01-31 12:00 - 15:00 | ACE Comics, 42 Culver Street East, Colchester, CO1 1LE, GB
Gundam TCG GD03 Steel Requiem Prerelease Event
For this new release of set 3 we will be running a Sealed Battle event, meaning that instead of bringing a pre-built deck, players open booster packs and build a deck using only the cards from those packs. Here are the specific deckbuilding rules for this format:Open 4 booster packs. (48+4 cards)Deck must be exactly 30 cards.No colour restrictions when building the deck.You can include any number of cards with the same card number.
At the end each player will get two additional booster packs for participating. We will also have the participation and winner promos to give out on the day too.
Start Time: 12:00 pmEntry: £30.00
Please make sure you have a Bandai TCG+ account as we’ll be running the event through that. https://www.bandai-tcg-plus.com
Please note all of these events have limited spaces of 24 people, so to avoid missing out please either click attend on this event, come in and speak to a member of staff of call us on 01206 561912 to make sure you don’t miss out.

PURPLE DAWGS AND PUNK FREUD AT THE BREWHOUSE
2026-01-31 19:30 - 23:00 | 7 Queen Street, CO1 2PG Colchester, United Kingdom, 7 Queen Street, CO1 2PG Colchester, United Kingdom
2 band and lots of noise in the rock and roll style!

Fiona Ross
2026-02-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
JazzTickets £17 / £15 concessions.Doors open 7pm, starts 7.30pm.This show is for a seated audience.
Named among the 100 Alternative Power Music List, multi-award-winning jazz artist, journalist, Grammy Academy member and founder of the award-winning Women in Jazz Media organisation Fiona Ross is ‘an artist at the top of her game’ (Jazz Quarterly).
Whether it is her full nine-piece line up or her exclusive acoustic set, audiences are left wanting more and ‘her talents are simply extraordinary’ (Kind Of Jazz). As a vocalist, pianist, composer and producer Fiona has become known for creating her own contemporary Jazz sound using fast paced Latin Jazz, vintage jazz club and a little neo soul along with heart wrenching ballads. Performing at prestigious venues across the UK, her music is played on radio stations all over the world and with a strong social media presence, she has garnered nearly 1 million views of her music videos.
Expect a sensational evening of captivating material from her critically acclaimed catalogue including her latest album ‘Moments in My Notebook’!
‘Technical virtuosity and that raw emotional drive, of an artist at the height of her game’ Jazz Quarterly
‘Ross is undoubtedly one of the most groundbreaking artists of our time.’ Music Mingle
‘With Moments in My Notebook, Ross cements her place as one of the most fearlessly original voices in contemporary jazz and singer-songwriter storytelling’. Darryl Sterdan,
Band Line-UpLead/Vocals and Piano: Fiona RossGuitar: Gibbi BettiniDrums: Marley DrummondDouble and Electric Bass: Derek DaleySaxophones and Flute: Loren HignellTrumpets: Dave Bo

BBC Introducing in Essex and Cambridgeshire Presents: PISCES, GEORGE BONE, LEMONDAZE, DEAN FROST
2026-02-01 19:30 - 22:30 | 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
BBC Introducing in Essex and Cambridgeshire Presents: A Showcase Gig at Three Wise Monkeys for Independent Venue WeekDate: Sunday 1st FebruaryLocation: Three Wise Monkeys, ColchesterTickets:£7.50 + Booking FeeTime: Doors open at 7:00 PMBBC Introducing in Essex and Cambridgeshire is thrilled to announce a special showcase gig in celebration of Independent Venue Week 2026. This event will take place at the iconic Three Wise Monkeys in Colchester on Sunday 1st February, bringing together some of the most exciting rising talents from the local music scene.The Line-Up:PISCESLEMONDAZEDEAN FROSTGEORGE BONEIndependent Venue WeekThis annual celebration champions the importance of grassroots music venues, providing a platform for emerging artists and fostering a sense of community within the music industry. As proud supporters of independent music, BBC Introducing in Essex and Cambridgeshire is honored to contribute to this initiative by showcasing local talent in one of the region’s most beloved venues.Tickets:Tickets are available now via the Three Wise Monkeys website and at the door (subject to availability). Don’t miss this incredible night of live music, community spirit, and celebration of independent venues.About BBC Introducing:BBC Introducing provides a vital platform for undiscovered and unsigned artists across the UK. By supporting grassroots music and giving artists opportunities to perform, record, and reach new audiences, BBC Introducing continues to shape the future of the UK’s music landscape.Join Us:Come and be part of this unforgettable evening celebrating local talent and the independent music scene. Follow BBC Introducing in Essex and Cambridgeshire on social media for updates and more information.Tickets are £7.50 plus booking feePlease 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.Viewer discretion is advised: This show may potentially contain flashing and strobing lighting effects.We 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.We understand that circumstances may arise that prevent you from attending the event, but unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate refund requests within this timeframe.

Fiona Ross at Colchester Arts Centre
2026-02-01 19:30 - 22:30 | Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
Named among the 100 Alternative Power Music List, multi-award-winning jazz artist, journalist, Grammy Academy member and founder of the award-winning Women in Jazz Media organisation Fiona Ross is ‘an artist at the top of her game’ (Jazz Quarterly).
Whether it is her full nine-piece line up or her exclusive acoustic set, audiences are left wanting more and ‘her talents are simply extraordinary’ (Kind Of Jazz). As a vocalist, pianist, composer and producer Fiona has become known for creating her own contemporary Jazz sound using fast paced Latin Jazz, vintage jazz club and a little neo soul along with heart wrenching ballads. Performing at prestigious venues across the UK, her music is played on radio stations all over the world and with a strong social media presence, she has garnered nearly 1 million views of her music videos.
Expect a sensational evening of captivating material from her critically acclaimed catalogue including her latest album ‘Moments in My Notebook’!
‘Technical virtuosity and that raw emotional drive, of an artist at the height of her game’ Jazz Quarterly
‘Ross is undoubtedly one of the most groundbreaking artists of our time.’ Music Mingle
‘With Moments in My Notebook, Ross cements her place as one of the most fearlessly original voices in contemporary jazz and singer-songwriter storytelling’. Darryl Sterdan,
Band Line-UpLead/Vocals and Piano: Fiona RossGuitar: Marco PiccioniDrums: Warren WoodcraftDouble and Electric Bass: Derek DaleySaxophones and Flute: Loren HignellTrumpets: Dave BoaPercussion: Simon Todd

John Kirkpatrick: 200 Years of the Squeezebox
2026-02-02 19:30 - 22:30 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
Tickets £17.50 / £15.50 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.
John Kirkpatrick romps through two hundred years of popular tunes to showcase the range and versatility of these cheerful little instruments, with a programme that reaches way beyond his usual folk roots. You’ll hear themes from the classics, light music, well-loved songs, nostalgic signature tunes, dance music of all kinds, and the occasional lugubrious hymn by way of contrast. With a life-time’s experience of running up and down the push-pull scale of the Anglo Concertina, the Melodeon, and the Button Accordion, John keeps it bright and breezy in a selection that highlights the hits of the day, from the 1820s, when squeezeboxes first appeared, right up to the present day.
http://www.johnkirkpatrick.co.uk

Ska/Punk Night
2026-02-06 20:30 - 23:59 | Coda Colchester, Coda Colchester
It’s on!Honkus RompusDestroy The IdolsThe Ska’d Town Crashers
A night of Ska/Punk at Coda Colchester Bands start at 8:30pmFree entry

Reg Meuross & The Strike TRIO at Colchester Arts - Fire & Dust: A Woody Guthrie Story
2026-02-09 20:00 - 23:00 | Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
Commissioned and produced by Pete Townshend and created by award-winning singer-songwriter Reg Meuross, Fire & Dust: a Woody Guthrie Story has fast become one of the most powerful and acclaimed folk productions on today’s circuit. Townshend describes it as “folk music at its best,” praising Reg’s “terrific songs” which tell Guthrie’s life story “with respect, affection and truth.”
For this gig Reg is joined by two members of his touring band The Strike – a name inspired by the collective action and human resilience at the heart of Guthrie’s work. The Strike features Welsh pianist/accordionist Geraint Watkins (Nick Lowe, Van Morrison, Paul McCartney, Mark Knopfler) and renowned multi-instrumentalist Marion Fleetwood(TRADarrr, IOTA, The Sandy Denny Project).
Through songs and narrative, Fire & Dust traces Guthrie’s fight against racism, corruption and inequality, drawing poignant parallels with the world we face today. The performance blends Reg’s masterful songwriting with Guthrie’s enduring legacy: intimate, politically resonant, and deeply moving.
“What an absolute pleasure to hear Reg’s songs alongside some of Woody’s originals… his outstanding Woody Guthrie project Fire & Dust… this album deserves attention and plaudits. Joyful.” Ralph McTell
“A stunning tribute from one great folk artist to another.” Morning Star
“A true homage… beautiful lyrics sharing social history that is still highly relevant today.” RnR Magazine ★★★★
An unforgettable evening of music, storytelling and social history.

Omar Perry & Easy Riddim Maker: A Tribute to Lee Scratch Perry + Hobo Chang
2026-02-10 19:30 - 22:30 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
Tickets £22.Doors open 7.30pm.This gig is for a standing audience.
Omar Perry was born and grown in Kingston Jamaica, the son of the legendary producer and song writer Yes, a name of a wizard who shook the world by giving birth to Reggae Dub. That produced some of the biggest reggae household names, yes, we are talking about Lee «Scratch» Perry!
At the age of 6, Omar and his little sister recorded on some of their father’s production such as “Thanks we get” by Junior Byles and “Ram Goat Liver” by Pluto Shervington.
Growing up in such a musical environment with some of the greatest reggae artists that ever worked in his father’s studio, the “Black Ark” Enough to be inspired by the greatest! Omar knew one day he would have to take his place on the Reggae Music chariot.|
After leaving Jamaica in 1996, he headed for London where he lived there for some time. Omar then found himself on a journey to Africa fulfilling a lifelong dream to touch the ground of the mother land, Africa. He lived in The Gambia for some years.
After returning to the UK 2000’s Omar set himself a new goal, the new challenge was Europe. On reaching the European scene, Omar did not waste any time in making himself someone that people talked about Adrian Sherwood produced his first single entitled “Rasta Meditation”.
He toured with Horace Andy, Jah Mason, Kiddus I, and his father Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry Share the stage with countless international artists, Sly & Robbie + Mykal Rose, Buju Banton, Alton Ellis, The Abyssinians, Kymani Marley, Max Romeo and Alborosie…. just to name a few. Omar did not rely on his father’s fame and had preferred to make his own way.
Over the years Like a man on a mission Omar emerged as an artist of the future: his ability to captivate and energize the massive is breath taking. He has released 7 studio albums between 2007 and 2022 Albums: ‘Man Free’, ‘Can’t Stop Us’, ‘The Journey’, ‘Be Cool’, ‘New Dawn’, ‘Living in the Jungle’, and ‘Life’.
Omar was contacted by the leader of band ERM, Olivier Gangloff, conceded that he was not only a band member that produces and playing for Lee Perry but a very close friend to the late great man, The talks sparked an instant connection that comes down to, creating a bridge now brings Omar and ERM together, in keeping the spirit, legacy and persona of one of the greatest reggae legends ever.
The album is entitled “Channeling Lee “Scratch” Perry, a tribute where Omar keeps his Identity and still explores the mind and soul barrier to re-create the embodiment of his Father LSP.
Support… HOBO CHANGHobo Chang are a 5 piece band from North East Essex. They write original songs and sound like a a dark psychedelic funky train ride, experimental and soulful with their roots in blues, jazz, reggae and the good bits of rock.
https://soundcloud.com/hobochang

Jeanie From The Mountains + Swines + Evy Frearson
2026-02-12 19:30 - 23:00 | Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
Bestdays Live and Keep Colchester Cool in collaboration with Colchester Arts Centre present Jeanie from the Mountains, supported by Swines and Evy Frearson.
Jeanie from the Mountains was born in the back-office of Colchester’s beloved Best Days Vintage, where songwriter and frontman Jez Dixon teamed up with long-time friend Steve Hurdle enlisting bassman “daddy” Ian McGee and a couple of younger, better looking, 20 somethings, Archie Storrar and She’s In Parties’ drummer Matt Carman; with Helen Fisher completing the line-up.
The pair craft songs that feel built for stadiums – lyrically rich, cinematic, and steeped in a sound that blends alternative folk, soaring rock, and flashes of ‘Granddaddy’ inspired synth. Having sold out multiple headline shows in Colchester’s grassroots venues, the band released their debut single “Lattes in the Rain” last September, followed by “al5 5ong” (pronounced Al’s Song). November, they supported She’s in Parties on their Colchester homecoming show – marking this Jeanie from the Mountains’ first official support slot.
Thursday 12th February 2026 see them headline their biggest show to date at Colchester Arts Centre.
With big-hearted storytelling and a sound that’s both intimate and expansive, Jeanie from the Mountains are carving out their place as one of Colchester’s most exciting new acts.Instagram – @jeaniefromthemountains.
Support from:
SWINESGrunge garage rock in its rawest form Swines reimagines female fronted alternative rock in fresh and visceral ways.https://youtu.be/_xim2iLBufg?si=N8XLUHKcagcBi-s3
EVY FREARSONEvy is a 22-year-old British alternative floaty rock artist. Her writing and playing style are inspired by her love of legends from the 90s and more contemporary sounds such as Jeff Buckley, Yebba, and John Mayer. Evy has already been played on national and international radio, including BBC 2, BBC 6, BBC Introducing, Future Hits, CCR, Phoenix FM, Planet Rock and many others. They have all featured her music and supported her over the last couple of years. BBC 6’s Tom Robinson exclaimed, “Evy has a deep, rich, immersive sound”.https://evyfrearson.com/
DJ BEN HOWARDBefore and in between the acts.
Tickets £8 / £7 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a standing audience.

Fleetwood Unchained
2026-02-13 20:00 - 23:00 | Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
Introducing Fleetwood Unchained, the ultimate tribute to one of the most iconic and beloved bands of all time, Fleetwood Mac.
With a passion for their music and commitment to authenticity, Fleetwood Unchained deliver a faithful and unforgettable live experience that captures the essence of Fleetwood Mac’s legendary sound. Featuring highly experienced musicians and vocalists, the band brings to life Fleetwood Mac’s timeless hits, from the early blues-infused Peter Green classics to the pop-rock anthems that made them international superstars.
From Rhiannon and Go Your Own Way to Dreams and The Chain, Fleetwood Unchained play them all with precision, heart and high energy throughout. But it’s not just about the music with Fleetwood Unchained. The band members channel the personalities and dynamic chemistry of the original Fleetwood Mac line-up, creating a truly immersive performance that transports audiences back to the band’s heyday. Fleetwood Unchained – the tribute you don’t want to miss.

Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons | Essex
2026-02-14 18:30 - 21:30 | Colchester Town Hall
👉 Tickets https://tinyurl.com/candlt-vivaldis-four-season-14
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Essex. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Colchester Town Hall – Moot Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info📍 Venue: Colchester Town Hall – Moot Hall📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
Programme The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 1 RV 269: Spring The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2 RV 315: Summer The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 3 RV 293: Autumn The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 4 RV 297: Winter Sonata n.12 in d-minor "La Follia" RV 63
Performers String Quartet – to be announced!
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Cobain't - AC/DC Reborn - Guns 2 Roses @ Charter Hall Colchester
2026-02-14 19:00 - 23:00 | Charter Hall, Charter Hall
A night of Rock N Roll with tributes to Nirvana, AC/DC & Guns N Roses!

Colne Delta presents the best of UK Country featuring The Jackson Line and Florence Sommerville
2026-02-14 19:30 - 22:30 | St James Church, Brightlingsea, St James Church, Brightlingsea
Colne Delta present the best of UK Country featuring:-
THE JACKSON LINE
With two lead vocalists in the shape of Keith Porter and Jamie Cook, harmonies were always going to be front and centre in The Jackson Line, who deliver a modern take on classic Country and Americana. Storytelling, harmonies and guitars are at the heart of what they do.
The band are comfortable with the tag of ‘modern country’, but with each member bringing a wide range of differing influences to the table they create thoughtful, melodic songs, which capture the essence of country while allowing their other influences to permeate.
In the summer of 2022, the band were invited to Winnipeg, Canada to work with Juno Award-winning producer Murray Pulver on their second collection of songs.
“Our first EP was self-produced, and on reflection we focused too much on making it sound like a country record,” explains Keith. “This time around we set out to discover who we are as a band.”
The first single from their upcoming EP, Shade of the Pines, featured on Apple Music’s ‘Today’s Country’ editorial playlist, as well as being played on a host of radio stations including CountryLine and Radio Caroline.
The band will be releasing music throughout 2023 alongside performances at the 229 London, the Black Deer Festival, Nashville Meets London, and the return of their popular songwriters round in Chelmsford, the Radio City Sessions.
New single, Brave, out now“How do we tell the kids and who gets the house?” It’s the heart-wrenching breakdown that sums up Brave, the new single from modern-country band The Jackson Line. Layered with tender harmonies and powerful, emotive guitar, the song explores a relationship in its final moments, capturing the hurt, heartbreak and ultimately, courage.
Recorded in Winnipeg, Canada with multi award-winning producer, Murray Pulver, this is the band’s fourth single in 2023. The first single, Shade of the Pines, featured on Apple Music’s ‘Today’s Country’ editorial playlist, while the second, Gonna Get To You, was showcased on Baylen Leonard’s Front Porch on Absolute Country as well as on Countryline Radio
FLORENCE SOMMERVILLE
21-year-old Florence Sommerville, is a singer-songwriter from Orsett, a small Essex village, who thrives on modern country music. She’s performed to packed audiences at iconic venues in Nashville, including the iconic Bluebird Café, Commodore Grille, Maxwell House, Love & Exile, Cambria Hotel and was chosen by No Depression magazine as one of the top performers at the 2024 AMA Festival. In the UK she’s played the Maverick Festival, Latitude and Moseley Folk & Arts Festival, the Green Note, Libra Camden, and the Fiddler’s Elbow in London and supported such diverse acts as Diana Jones, Tom Robinson, Annie Keating, Track Dogs, Hannah Aldridge, the Hanging Stars, Dan Owen and many more.
Since the beginning of 2025 she has gigged regularly, performing all across the South-east, both solo and with her acclaimed band, including selling out the Brentwood Theatre twice. Prior to the release of her debut album, ENDLESS HORIZON in July, she has released three digital singles, (I’ll Be Your) Best Broken Heart, California and Broken Pieces. All three are included on the 12-track album, that perfectly captures the diversity and richness of Florence’s incredible songwriting. The CD release includes four bonus acoustic tracks, making for an incredible 16-track collection. Criss-crossing country genres the way she journeys through life, with wild abandonment, passion and intensity, the youthful independent singer-songwriter has created a uniquely sophisticated and signature manifesto, a bold indication that Florence Sommerville has at the outset of her career found her perfect stride. As ENDLESS HORIZON gloriously unfolds. Florence emerges as one of the more gifted melodists, subtly versatile singers, and liberated lyricists of her generation. Florence emotionally journeys through the upheavals we all encounter in relationships. Whether it be the tentative discovery of first love, the heartache of a breakup or the impossibility of a love that cannot be, Florence crosses that minefield with a maturity and sureness of a voice that belies her youthfulness.
Each track offers a unique perspective: the empowering defiance of (I’ll Be Your) Best Broken Heart, the nostalgic longing of Silly Little Things, and the reflective tone of Broken Pieces. Other standout tracks include the poignant Love Me Then, the stirring Forget The Water, and the vividly character-driven Molasses, which addresses the challenging subject of father-daughter mental abuse. Florence also embraces optimism in the summery anthem Cut And Run, a perfect soundtrack to the boundless possibilities of life. Guided by manager Alan Cackett and thanks to the production skills of Alan West and the superb musicianship of the gifted players, every track boasts evocative, affectionate touches. This eclectic set is awash in satisfying country music elements, yet it never feels nostalgic, mixing pleasurable sounds with a bracing dose of modern-day arrangements for a riveting listen. The result is a perfect showcase for Florence Sommerville’s unique talents, revealing a singer of effortless ease, who nails unshakable hooks as she lyrically navigates descriptive leaps and bounds. The fact that ENDLESS HORIZON also marks her debut, makes this effort all the more remarkable.
There’s a raw rootsy quality to Florence’s music that belies her youthfulness. An assured performer, she takes total command of any stage from the outset and allows her crystalline vocals to shine on her well-crafted original songs.
Profits in aid of Brightlingsea Winter Fest

My Darling Clementine in Concert
2026-02-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
THIS GIG HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO WEDNESDAY 10TH JUNE 2026.
Due to scheduling conflicts, this gig has been rescheduled. Tickets for the original February date are valid for the new one.
Tickets £20.Doors open 7pm, starts 7.30pm.This gig is for a seated audience.
For what began as a side project for Michael Weston King & Lou Dalgleish, a simple labour of love, a homage to the classic country duets of the 60’s and 70’s, My Darling Clementine has grown and grown and now some rivals the solo careers of it’s two main protagonists.
Outstanding songwriters and singers individually, who between them have worked with such diverse artists as Nick Cave, Bryan Ferry, The Brodsky Quartet, Steve Earle, Nils Lofgren, Ron Sexsmith, & Graham Parker, together they create harmonious magic and are a formidable musical force.
As well as showcasing brand new songs, the current live show is a deep dive into their extensive and revered back catalogue. Michael and Lou’s songs have been covered by over 40 different artists and featured in various films and TV shows. Lou’s song No Matter What Tammy Said was placed in the top 25 country songs of the 21st Century by Country Music People magazine, while Michael’s song Riding The Range was covered by the late, great Townes Van Zandt.
Given their mutual love of other songwriters, expect a tastefully chosen cover version or two, including something written by Elvis Costello. Their 2021 album Country Darkness, a collection of Costello songs re-interpreted for duet, was made in collaboration with EC’s long standing pianist Steve Nieve.
“King and Dalgleish have re-invented the country duet – The mingling of these two voices is just heavenly” Mojo

COLCHESTER: eXTC 'This is Pop' Greatest Hits Tour
2026-02-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
XTC’s legendary drummer, Terry Chambers, is back on the road with his band EXTC (named and approved by XTC frontman, Andy Partridge).
Emerging out of the post-punk and new-wave explosion of the late 70s, XTC experienced global success touring with the likes of The Police and Talking Heads. Sadly, their legions of loyal fans would be left in limbo when in 1982 XTC stopped touring, becoming a studio-based entity.
EXTC were formed in 2019 by XTC’s drummer Terry Chambers, performing classic XTC material such as Making Plans For Nigel, Senses Working Overtime, Mayor of Simpleton, Generals and Majors, Sgt. Rock (Is Going To Help Me), Love on a Farmboy’s Wages and many more.
An AGMP Concerts presentation.

SLS Presents… Live Music Night at Three Wise Monkeys
2026-02-20 19:00 - 22:00 | 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
Get ready for an epic night of live tunes and good vibes at Three Wise Monkeys!
Join us for a live music night at Three Wise Monkeys Colchester, featuring a curated lineup of independent artists across contemporary genres. All proceeds from this event go to Nordoff & Robbins, supporting music therapy services across the UK.
Featuring performances from:PeonieMarianne LeighFlores BlueLeon O’Leary

EXTC 'THIS IS POP' *
2026-02-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
Tickets £26.50.Doors open 7.00pm, starts 7.30pm.This gig is for a standing audience.
Age guidance: 14+
XTC’s legendary drummer, Terry Chambers, is back on the road with his band EXTC (named and approved by XTC frontman, Andy Partridge).
Emerging out of the post-punk and new-wave explosion of the late 70s, XTC experienced global success touring with the likes of The Police and Talking Heads. Sadly, their legions of loyal fans would be left in limbo when in 1982 XTC stopped touring, becoming a studio-based entity.
EXTC were formed in 2019 by XTC’s drummer Terry Chambers, performing classic XTC material such as Making Plans Fo

The Black Charade x Fell Out Boy x Dookie | Colchester Arts Centre
2026-02-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
The ultimate Emo Night is coming with headline shows from The Black Charade (My Chemical Romance) and Fell Out Boy (Fall Out Boy) who got an endorsement from the real FOB. Playing all the hits from ‘Welcome To The Black Parade’ to ‘Sugar, We’re Going Down’ this night is not to be missed!
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Dookie are the UK’s longest standing tribute to Green Day, Having formed more than 15 years ago. Playing countless shows and events in the UK and Europe, Playing hits from every decade of Green Day’s domination of Punk Rock from Christie Road, Basket Case, 86 to 21Guns …be sure not to miss out on a celebration of one of the most Iconic and much loved rock bands.

Red Hot Tribute Peppers
2026-02-21 19:30 - 22:30 | 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
TWM Live Presents: Red Hot Tribute Peppers – Performing the Music of The Red Hot Chili PeppersSaturday 21st February, Doors 7:30pmThree Wise Monkeys, ColchesterForming in early 2024, Red Hot Tribute Peppers are four friends connected by a deep appreciation & love for all things Chili Peppers. Striving to recreate the bands’ legendary vibe, sound & style on stage.Doors open at 7:30 PM, with tickets priced at just £15 plus booking fee. Don’t miss this chance to relive the magic of The Red Hot Chili Peppers greatest hits, performed with passion and precision by one of the freshest tribute acts around.Grab your tickets now!Please 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.Viewer discretion is advised: This show may potentially contain flashing and strobing lighting effects.We 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.We understand that circumstances may arise that prevent you from attending the event, but unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate refund requests within this timeframe.

The Paul McCartney Project Live
2026-02-21 19:30 - 22:30 | Headgate Theatre, Headgate Theatre
An evening of music, written by Paul McCartney and spanning over 70 years, is performed by The Paul McCartney Project. The story of one of rock music’s most successful and talented songwriters is told through live music, video and narrative and features songs from an enormous back catalogue including those from his time with Wings, The Beatles and his solo career.Enjoy the power and energy of such hits as Live and Let Die, Band on the Run, Let ‘em In, Silly Love Songs, Hello Goodbye and many more.Don’t miss out on this incredible tribute to the legendary Paul McCartney. Get your tickets now!

The Kopy Katz @ Colchester, Essex (Rockabilly, Rock & Roll) 🎵🎶💥
2026-02-21 21:00 - 2026-02-22 00:00 | Coda, Colchester, Essex CO1 1DN
The Kopy Katz rock & roll into Colchester, Essex on Saturday 21 February 2026 at Coda. Get ready for some high-octane rock & roll, rockabilly & Americana mayhem.
THE BAND:
The Kopy Katz are a fun, high-octane 3-piece band that play originals and cover songs by The Stray Cats plus classic 1950’s rockers (Eddie Cochran, Johnny Burnette etc) and they even apply their own unique rockin’ sound to songs by T.Rex, The Rolling Stones & others for something a little different.
The band supported The Stray Cats legend, Slim Jim Phantom on his 2023 and 2022 UK tours and have also supported The Polecats this year, as well as Restless and Darrel Higham & The Enforcers.
Check out their latest single DIRTY PINK CADILLAC and others on all major streaming and download platforms.
Visit their website for more info & videos: www.thekopykatz.co.uk
VENUE:
Coda, 63 High St, Colchester, Essex CO1 1DN
The Kopy Katz on stage 9pm. Free entry.
