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SUMMARY:Gary Leonard at Junction 25 LDC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of line dancing to live music.£8 entryDoors open 7:15pm for 8pmNo bar so bring your own.Tea and coffee available. \nContact Trish on 07815 125261 to book a place
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/gary-leonard-at-junction-25-ldc/
LOCATION:Marks Tey Parish Hall\, Old London Rd\, Marks Tey\, CO6 1EJ\, GB
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Frankenstein (1931) - with a live score performed by Jason Frederick
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £10 / £8 concs\nDoors 7.30pm\, show 8pm\nThis event is for a seated audience\n\nFRANKENSTEIN (1931)\n\nWith a new original score\, performed live-to-picture\nby composer Jason Frederick.\n\nThe original (and many say best) adaptation of the Mary Shelley novel\,\nfeaturing Boris Karloff as the definitive version of the creature.\n\nAlso starring Colin Clive\, Mae Clarke\, Dwight Frye\nand directed by the legendary British director James Whale.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/frankenstein-1931-with-a-live-score-performed-by-jason-frederick/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:Wivenhoe Funny Farm
DESCRIPTION:Booking info at bottom of this post.  \nThursday 26th November 7.30pm to 9.30pm – back at Wivenhoe Bowls Club – doors 7pm (please use Woodland Way entrance) \nTop notch live stand-up comedy from Maureen Younger“If you have been lucky enough to see her perform you will be fully aware of just how funny and engaging this woman is.” – Time Out \n“Hilarious” – The Voice \nSupport: Ben Harrington “With a down-to-earth demeanor and a keen eye for the absurdities of everyday life\, Ben effortlessly turns his own challenges into laugh-out-loud moments that resonate with audiences of all ages.” – Jongleurs \n& Mabel Read“truly quirky and delightfully ace!” -Wychwood Festival. \nMC Hazel Humphreys​ \nPlease read!ALL BOOKINGS NEED TO BE CONFIRMED VIA HAZEL – email – FUNNYFARMCOMEDY@GMAIL.COM \nPLEASE PAY IN ADVANCE unless agreed with us. \nWe will be asking for donations to help pay acts for reservations. Recommended £8.50 donation per seat booked (£7 concessions) but whatever you can manage. \nThis is an indoor gig at Wivenhoe Bowls Club starting 7.30pm (doors 7pm)\, there is limited seating available. Please book tables.  \nWe will be requesting donations for table reservations in order to help us pay our professional acts. This would be preferable via BACs in advance.  \nThis is a cracking comedy line-up with pro comics and the Funny Farm needs the audience’s help in covering the costs.  \nI’ve been asked by the Bowls Club to ask people to not form large queues at the bar and if possible return empty glasses at the end of the night. Done x
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/wivenhoe-funny-farm-7-30pm-start-5/
LOCATION:Wivenhoe Bowls Club\, Woodland Way\, Colchester\, CO79\, GB
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Wonderful Wednesdays - In Bed with My Brother: Philosophy of The World
DESCRIPTION:Pay what you can afford  \nDoors open 7:30 pm\, Show starts 8 pm \nThis show is for a seated audience\n\nRidiculed then revered\, The Shaggs defied categorisation. IN BED WITH MY BROTHER attempt to wrangle their story into a three-act biopic. Part tribute act\, part feminist reclamation\, part rambling flight of ideas. PHILOSOPHY OF THE WORLD is about fate\, freewill\, power\, patriarchy\, band t-shirts\, daddy issues\, and the best worst album ever made. It’s about who holds the power to define you – who gets to say whether you’re a legend or loser – who owns the right (and the rights) to tell your story.\n\nFeaturing questionable mime\, high-intensity dance sequences\, awkward crowd work\, stage combat\, cheap wigs\, jump scares\, philosophising and a well trained actor\, IN BED WITH MY BROTHER twists Rock ‘n’ Roll history into a sticky\, sweaty\, searing rebellion.\n\n'Rigorous\, intelligent show’ THE STAGE ★ ★ ★ ★ ★\n ‘The show is messy\, but every provocative decision is justified\, stacking up into a coherent\, caustic comment on the inescapability of the patriarchy’ THE SCOTSMAN ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ \n​ \n‘A wild and raucous assault-course emancipation… There are essays to be written about this show’  \nTHE LIST ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ \n​ \n‘Ear-splittingly loud\, raucous\, rambling\, thoughtful\, clever\, provocative and absolutely and utterly brilliant.’ WHAT'S ON STAGE ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ \n​ \n‘IBWMB have made a visceral\, uneasy but hilarious work of performance art that is both high-brow and accessible\, provocative\, honest and intellectual. There is no-one quite like them right now\, but it feels like the beginning of a movement.’ BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE ★ ★ ★ ★ ★\n​‘Original\, unsettling\, and oddly moving’ NORTH WEST END ★ ★ ★ ★ ★\n\nCreative Team\n\nWriters\, creators and performers – Nora Alexander\, Dora Lynn and Kat Cory \nDad – Nigel Barrett \nDramaturg/Director – Louise Mari \nOutside Eye – Louise Orwin \nSound Design and Music Production – Brain Rays and Quiet\nMovement \nDirector – Dana Chmielewska \nLighting Designer – Lily Dawford \nDesign Consultant – Anna Orton \nFight Director – Ruth Cooper-Brown \nProduction Manager – Benji Huntrods \nPromotional photography – Fotometro (Rona Bar and Ofek Avashalom) \nPoster and Merch Design – Fran Ortega \nProducer – Ben Welch \nAssistant Producer – Beth Sitek \nStrategic Producer – Ruby Glaskin \nArtist Care – Jen Smethurst \nEdinburgh PR – Storytelling \n\nPR \nPartners\n\nPHILOSOPHY OF THE WORLD is supported by Arts Council England. \nThe show was commissioned by Cambridge Junction and developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate programme\, New Diorama Theatre’s Intervention 01\, Bristol Old Vic\, Curious Directive and Exeter Northcott Theatre.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/wonderful-wednesdays-in-bed-with-my-brother-philosophy-of-the-world/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Blue Rose Code
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £20.Doors open 7.30pm\, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience. \nFollowing headline performances in ‘24 at Cambridge Folk Festival and Gate To Southwell with his nine-piece Caley Soul band as well as a sold out bravura show for Celtic Connections at Glasgow’s 1\,400 cap Pavillion Theatre\, Wilson has spent the last few months reconnecting with his roots in live club performance. \nTouringin 2025\, the shows have workshopped new songs for 2026’s new Blue Rose Code studio album. The direction of travel seems to be closer to the broad Scots Folk/Singer Songwriter style that brought him to work with the likes of Karine Polwart\, Beth Nielsen Chapman\, Ewan McGregor\, to write for Steve Knightley\, and open for heavyweights like Van Morrison\, Deacon Blue and the Proclaimers. \nTonight Blue Rose Code appears in duo format. \n“A set of almost religious intensity and sincerity. Wilson makes widescreen soul in the spirit of Van Morrison\, and was full of the holy fire of live performance” The Times  \n“Ravishingly beautiful\, a burnished blaze of Caledonian Soul\, muted jazz and poetic recitation” UNCUT \n“Jubilant\, prayerful\, compassionate\, Caledonian soul maestro Ross Wilson’s latest iteration of his Blue Rose Code band sees his songs bursting with heart” The Scotsman \n“An expert ensemble\, led by Edinburgh singer-songwriter Ross Wilson\, brought the spontaneity and informality of an after-hours pub session to the Pavilion Theatre. The effect was both stirring and meditative” The Spectator \n“One of the moments of this year’s festivals. Nothing short of sublime” The Herald \nhttps://bluerosecode.com/
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/blue-rose-code/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get into the festive spirit and create a stunning handmade Christmas wreath at our relaxed and welcoming workshop at The Romano Lounge in Colchester. \nWhether you’re a complete beginner or have made wreaths before\, you’ll be guided step-by-step through the process of creating a beautiful seasonal wreath using a selection of festive foliage\, decorations\, ribbons\, and natural materials. \nThis hands-on workshop is the perfect way to start the Christmas season\, enjoy some creative time for yourself\, and leave with a unique wreath to display on your door or in your home throughout the festive period. \nWhat’s Included: \nAll materials and equipmentStep-by-step tuitionA hot or soft drinkA slice of cakeYour finished Christmas wreath to take home \nWorkshop DetailsRomano lounge\, foundation house\, Colchester CO1 1LF£43.50 per person \nIncluding a hot or soft drink and cake \nSpaces are limited\, so early booking is recommended. BOOK HERE https://www.thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk/event-details/christmas-wreath-making-workshop-19
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/christmas-wreath-making-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Romano Lounge\, Romano Lounge
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T111500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T121500
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SUMMARY:Mini Museum Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Sessions take place on 24 November\, 10–11am and 11:15am–12:15pm. \nDesigned for children aged 2½ to 5\, these relaxed\, hands-on sessions give you the chance to explore the museum together. Join your child as they discover science and history through play\, with plenty of opportunities to get involved\, create\, and learn side by side at the Natural History Museum. \nThis month\, we’re steering into the world of transport. From wheels and vehicles to how things move\, little explorers will discover different ways to travel and experiment with friction\, all brought to life through stories\, craft and play. It’s a fun way to spark curiosity while spending quality time together. \nKS1 home educators are welcome at the 11:15 session. Sessions are designed for children and their carers\, creating a relaxed\, small-group experience\, so they aren’t suitable for larger nursery groups\, but we’d be happy to arrange a dedicated session on request. \nFor useful information\, such as how to find us and what facilities the Natural History Museum has\, we recommend reading our Access information. \nSpaces cost £3 per child. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2138308833410636/?event_time_id=2138308840077302
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/mini-museum-explorers-14/
LOCATION:Castle Park\, CO1 1TJ Colchester\, United Kingdom\, Castle Park\, CO1 1TJ Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T110000
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SUMMARY:Mini Museum Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Sessions take place on 24 November\, 10–11am and 11:15am–12:15pm. \nDesigned for children aged 2½ to 5\, these relaxed\, hands-on sessions give you the chance to explore the museum together. Join your child as they discover science and history through play\, with plenty of opportunities to get involved\, create\, and learn side by side at the Natural History Museum. \nThis month\, we’re steering into the world of transport. From wheels and vehicles to how things move\, little explorers will discover different ways to travel and experiment with friction\, all brought to life through stories\, craft and play. It’s a fun way to spark curiosity while spending quality time together. \nKS1 home educators are welcome at the 11:15 session. Sessions are designed for children and their carers\, creating a relaxed\, small-group experience\, so they aren’t suitable for larger nursery groups\, but we’d be happy to arrange a dedicated session on request. \nFor useful information\, such as how to find us and what facilities the Natural History Museum has\, we recommend reading our Access information. \nSpaces cost £3 per child. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2138308833410636/?event_time_id=2138308836743969
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/mini-museum-explorers-13/
LOCATION:Castle Park\, CO1 1TJ Colchester\, United Kingdom\, Castle Park\, CO1 1TJ Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:Katie Spencer The Washed Up Folk Band
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £12 / £11 concessions.\nDoors open 7.30pm\, starts 8pm.\nThis gig is for a seated audience.\n\n'Her articulate picking\, with suggestions of folk and jazz\, frames intelligently written songs’ – Guitarist Magazine \n‘Fresh as a sweet Sunday morning’ – MOJO ★★★★ \n‘A fine singer-songwriter\, and an excellent guitarist’ – Songlines ★★★★ \n‘A master-class of inspired and beautifully-sounding craftsmanship’ – KLOF \n‘One of the most distinctive voices in folk music’ – Folk London \n‘What Love Is is a triumph. Katie deploys her signature vocal vibrato to devastating effect’ – At The Barrier \nRaised in the East Yorkshire flatlands on the fringes of Hull (UK)\, Katie Spencer’s landscape has always been that of open skies and widening rivers. It is this sense of space and movement that flows through her assured guitar style and songwriting. Now\, as Katie steps into this new era with a third album\, her focus turns to those deeper inner spaces\, inviting the listener to engage with her heartfelt and intricately-crafted songs. \nHer writing\, and most notably her guitar playing stems from a time when the steel-stringed instrument was truly finding its voice. Artists like Joni Mitchell\, Judee Sill\, Julie Byrne and perhaps most evidently Michael Chapman\, weave into her sound. Katie absorbs these influences into her songwriting and with her distinctive deep vibrato and crystal-clear guitar style\, she makes the music inimitably her own. \nKatie released her third album What Love Is in October 2025; an intimate collection of ten brand-new songs produced by Matt Ingram (Laura Marling\, The Staves). It reached #12 in the Official Folk Albums Chart upon release. Recorded in London’s Urchin Studios and featuring prominent players Giacomo Smith (clarinet)\, Max Clilverd (pedal steel)\, Tom Mason (double bass) and Matt Ingram (drums\, synth). What Love Is evokes the spirit of Joni Mitchell’s finest later works\, always honouring without emulating. Lyrically mature and at times pastoral; the album is melodically sophisticated and unflinchingly honest. She moves effortlessly from wide- open jazz-tinged soundscapes\, influenced by Pharoah Sanders and John Abercrombie\, through to the folk- baroque fingerpicking style that her fans admire her for. Her singing is powerful yet warm\, true and pristine in delivery. The musicianship throughout the record feels liberated by Katie’s innovation and confidence\, and the result is a master-class of inspired and beautiful-sounding craftmanship. \n‘… a world-class folk guitarist’ – fRoots \n'Katie’s guitar playing has echoes of my dear friend the late great Bert Jansch. Like a musical weaver she\nthreads her poetic lyrics through the guitar’s strings and produces tapestries of song.' – Ralph McTell \n\nThe Washed Up Folk Band \n\nThe Washed Up Folk band hail from the misty shores of Essex and Suffolk with a unique brand of traditional folk story-telling and modern arrangements. \n\n“They intelligently weave together dynamic arrangements with rich vocal harmonies and insightful emotional depth\, creating a compelling listen.” – folk and honey.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/katie-spencer-the-washed-up-folk-band/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:David Ford: Songbook Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £20.\nDoors open 7pm\, starts 7.30pm.\nThis gig is for a seated audience.\n\nDavid Ford: Songbook\nHighlights and stories from 25 years of songwriting\n \n\nDavid Ford’s Songbook tour is a stripped-back\, intimate evening built around 25 years of songwriting. Part live set\, part storytelling\, he revisits the songs that have shaped his career\, sharing the moments and influences behind them along the way. It’s a relaxed\, engaging show—just Ford\, the songs\, and the stories—moving easily between raw\, powerful performances and quieter\, more reflective moments\, with plenty of warmth and humour throughout. \nThe tour accompanies the release of a special career-spanning retrospective double vinyl\, bringing together some of the standout songs from his catalogue. Featuring a mix of updated recordings and remastered originals\, it’s Ford’s own selection of his most important work\, compiled in one place for the first time—and the live show offers a chance to hear those songs as they were meant to be experienced\, up close and in the moment. Don't miss it.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/david-ford-songbook-tour/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:New Girl Quiz (Colchester)
DESCRIPTION:Test your knowledge of the hilarious show\, and help raise money for an incredible cause!  \n– £3 a head (CASH ONLY)– Maximum 6 to a team– Food served throughout – Book now: https://tinyurl.com/7j5kk5v \nIf you book and then decide not to attend\, please CANCEL YOUR BOOKING. \nPlease attend with the number of people you book for.  \nPlease arrive at least twenty minutes before the quiz is due to start to place food and drink orders.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/new-girl-quiz-colchester/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
CATEGORIES:Quiz
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SUMMARY:Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get into the festive spirit and create a stunning handmade Christmas wreath at our relaxed and welcoming workshop at The Romano Lounge in Colchester. \nWhether you’re a complete beginner or have made wreaths before\, you’ll be guided step-by-step through the process of creating a beautiful seasonal wreath using a selection of festive foliage\, decorations\, ribbons\, and natural materials. \nThis hands-on workshop is the perfect way to start the Christmas season\, enjoy some creative time for yourself\, and leave with a unique wreath to display on your door or in your home throughout the festive period. \nWhat’s Included: \nAll materials and equipmentStep-by-step tuitionA hot or soft drinkA slice of cakeYour finished Christmas wreath to take home \nWorkshop DetailsRomano lounge\, foundation house\, Colchester CO1 1LF£43.50 per person \nIncluding a hot or soft drink and cake \nSpaces are limited\, so early booking is recommended. BOOK HERE https://www.thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk/event-details/christmas-wreath-making-workshop-18
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/christmas-wreath-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Romano Lounge\, Romano Lounge
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get into the festive spirit and join us for a relaxing and creative Wreath Making Workshop at the charming Platform 2 Café\, located within the historic East Anglian Railway Museum. \nDuring this hands-on workshop\, you’ll create your own beautiful seasonal wreath using a selection of fresh foliage\, natural materials\, ribbons\, and festive decorations. Whether you prefer a traditional Christmas style or something a little more contemporary\, you’ll have plenty of options to make your wreath uniquely yours. \nOur friendly tutor will guide you through each step of the process\, making this workshop perfect for complete beginners as well as those who have made wreaths before. \nEnjoy a wonderful festive morning surrounded by fellow crafters while indulging in a delicious cream tea. Your ticket also includes mulled wine and a selection of hot and soft beverages. \nWhat’s Included:All wreath-making materialsExpert tuitionCream teaMulled wineHot and soft beverages \nWorkshop Details:Platform 2 Café\, East Anglian Railway MuseumChappel and Wakes Colne Station\, Station Road\, Wakes Colne\, CO6 2DS \nSunday 22nd November – 10:30am£49.50pp \nSpaces are limited\, so early booking is recommended. Come along\, get creative\, and leave with a stunning handmade wreath ready to welcome guests throughout the festive season. \nBook here: https://www.thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk/event-details/christmas-wreath-making-workshop-15
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/christmas-wreath-making-workshop-8/
LOCATION:Chappel & Wakes Colne railway station\, Chappel & Wakes Colne railway station
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Creative Workshop Company":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T223000
DTSTAMP:20260907T033810Z
CREATED:20260826T114928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T033810Z
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SUMMARY:60th Anniversary Gala
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 60th anniversary of St Botolph’s Music Society with an unforgettable evening of live classical music. This special anniversary concert is devoted entirely to the music of Camille Saint-Saëns\, one of France’s greatest composers. From the dazzling Bacchanale from Samson & Delilah to the majestic Symphony No. 3\, the programme highlights the remarkable range of Saint-Saëns’ music. As a result\, audiences will experience an evening filled with colour\, drama and orchestral brilliance. \nThe concert features outstanding local soloists Melinda Greenfield (violin) and James Greenfield (cello). First\, Melinda performs the graceful Havanaise. Then\, Melinda and James unite for the expressive La Muse et le Poète. Meanwhile\, James also takes centre stage in the much-loved The Swan from Carnival of the Animals. Finally\, the evening concludes with Saint-Saëns’ magnificent Symphony No. 3\, the celebrated “Organ Symphony”\, featuring Philip Elwell on the organ. \nWhether you’re a lifelong classical music enthusiast or discovering orchestral music for the first time\, you’ll find something to enjoy. Together\, we celebrate six decades of music-making by St Botolph’s Music Society in Colchester. Join us for this landmark performance and experience a live orchestra\, exceptional local musicians and one of the composer’s greatest programmes.Programme \nSaint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3 ‘Organ Symphony’\, organist Philip ElwellSaint-Saëns: Samson & Delilah: BacchanaleSaint-Saëns: Havanaise in E\, Op. 83\, soloist Melinda GreenfieldSaint-Saëns: La Muse et la Poèt\, soloists Melinda and James GreenfieldSaint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals: The Swan\, soloist James Greenfield \nTickets on sale until 12:00pm on Saturday\, 21 November 2026. Tickets available on the door from 7:00pm (subject to availability).
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/60th-anniversary-gala/
LOCATION:St Botolph’s Church\, CO2 7EE Colchester\, United Kingdom\, St Botolph's Church\, CO2 7EE Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="St Botolph's Music Society":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T220000
DTSTAMP:20260907T033810Z
CREATED:20260616T162405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T033810Z
UID:130524-1795287600-1795298400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:COLCHESTER: The Specials Ltd. 'Ghost Town' 45th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:The Specials Ltd.‘Ghost Town’ 45th Anniversary \nCelebrating the 45th anniversary of the The Specials’ classic #1 single ‘Ghost Town’ with a live set from The Specials Ltd.\, the world’s most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Records Legends\, The Specials. \nWhen the original line up of The Specials split in 1981 they left behind a legacy which has been unrivaled by a single band since.The Specials formed their own 2-Tone record label which launched the recording careers of Madness\, The Beat\, The Bodysnatchers and The Selecter. \nThe Specials Ltd recreate the passion and enthusiasm of The Specials\, bringing back memories of those who were there first time around and showing younger fans what they missed. \nThe Specials Ltd perform classics and fan favourites such as Gangsters\, Do The Dog\, Message To You Rudy\, Stereotype\, Rat Race\, Do Nothing\, Monkey Man\, and Too Much Too Young. \nAn AGMP Concerts presentation.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-the-specials-ltd-ghost-town-45th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="AGMP Concerts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270117T183000
DTSTAMP:20260905T155155Z
CREATED:20260905T155155Z
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SUMMARY:Jack and the Beanstalk - Mercury Theatre\, Colchester
DESCRIPTION:The Mercury Theatre presents Jack and the Beanstalk\, its 2026 Christmas pantomime\, with Colchester panto favourites Antony Stuart-Hicks and Dale Superville returning for another festive production. \nJack lives at Trott’s farm with Trevor and their mum Tilly\, but money is running low. When ruthless landowner Augusta Bigbucks buys the farm\, the family reluctantly decide to sell their beloved cow Pat at Culver Square market. \nThe appearance of a giant beanstalk soon changes everything\, leaving Jack with the challenge of climbing to Cloudland\, confronting a fearsome giant and attempting to save Colchester. \nJack and the Beanstalk runs at the Mercury Theatre from Saturday 21 November 2026 to Sunday 17 January 2027\, with daytime and evening performances throughout the run. \nThe production runs for approximately 2 hours 30 minutes\, including an interval. Family performances have an age guidance of 5+\, with separate 18+ adult performances taking place in January. \nThe show is likely to contain haze\, loud noises\, loud music\, and flashing lights. Relaxed\, BSL-interpreted\, audio-described and captioned performances are available on selected dates.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/jack-and-the-beanstalk-mercury-theatre-colchester/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre \, CO1 1PT Colchester\, United Kingdom\, Mercury Theatre \, CO1 1PT Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Mercury Theatre Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260917T082943Z
CREATED:20260917T082943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T082943Z
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SUMMARY:Amazing Addrian - Three Boxes
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £8 adult\, £7 child\, £25 family (including at least one child)  \n\nChildren under 3 years are free but require a ticket when booking \nDoors 11.30am\, 12 noon start\, finish 1pm\nThis is a seated and relaxed performance\n\n\nPlease note: For family shows the bars are closed and you are welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks. \n\n\nThree Boxes.\nIs a step back to simple Story Telling\nEach Box holds a different tale\nOne a Treasure beyond all Measure\nAnother a Mechanical Extravaganza\nAnd from the third an Edible Victorian confection\nFit for the Crown Heads of Europe
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/amazing-addrian-three-boxes/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T000000
DTSTAMP:20260907T033809Z
CREATED:20260616T154522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T033809Z
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SUMMARY:THE SONS OF ILLINOIS - Friday night Chicago Blues at Coda\, Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Two sets of smokin’ Chicago and Swamp blues\, with happenin’ blues sounds from the resident DJ!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-sons-of-illinois-friday-night-chicago-blues-at-coda-colchester/
LOCATION:Coda Colchester\, Coda Colchester
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T235500
DTSTAMP:20260911T132232Z
CREATED:20260909T153756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T132232Z
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SUMMARY:AFTERLIFE
DESCRIPTION:AFTERLIFE Rock Covers Band — where raw emotion meets explosive sound.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/afterlife/
LOCATION:Main Road\, Colchester
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kings Arms%2C Frating%2C Essex":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T230000
DTSTAMP:20260907T033809Z
CREATED:20250527T071041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T033809Z
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SUMMARY:The Comedy Store - Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Sale Dates and Times: \nPublic Onsale : Fri\, 28 Feb 2025 at 10:00 AM \nPriority from O2 : Wed\, 26 Feb 2025 at 10:00 AM \nTicketmaster Presale : Thu\, 27 Feb 2025 at 10:00 AM \nLive Nation Presale : Thu\, 27 Feb 2025 at 10:00 AM
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-comedy-store-colchester-10/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Comedy
ORGANIZER;CN="Ticketmaster Events":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T220000
DTSTAMP:20260917T073031Z
CREATED:20260917T073031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T073031Z
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SUMMARY:Knightmare Live
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £21.50.\nDoors open 7.30pm\, show starts 8pm.\n\nThis show is for a seated audience.\n\nBack by popular demand! Based on the cult TV classic\, Knightmare. \n\n\nLight the beacons! Rouse the villagers! Gather all your courage… for the smash hit comedy show of the cult 90s TV classic is back!  \nDare you face the perils of the dungeon? Bloodthirsty goblins\, terrifying traps and worst of all… some tricky word puzzles! \n\nSidestep left into adventure as dungeon master Treguard opens the doors once more for the award-winning\, hilarious homage to the TV show that dared to say\, what if we put children in a helmet and led them to their death? (Oooh\, nasty…)\nWhere am I? You’re in a show…\nStarring Tom Bell (The Mash Report)\, Paul Flannery (director of Phantom Peak) and a host of brilliant guest comedians.\n \n\n \n★★★★★\n"Spellcasting A-W-E-S-O-M-E"\nINDEPENDENT
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/knightmare-live/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T223000
DTSTAMP:20260907T033809Z
CREATED:20260826T114925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T033809Z
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SUMMARY:Michael Jackson Tribute
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to welcome back Navi & Rohan for an unforgettable tribute to the King of Pop\, Michael Jackson. Experience the magic\, energy\, iconic dance moves\, and timeless hits that made MJ a global legend. \nDoors open at 7:30pmShow starts at approx 9pm \nJoin us for a night of music\, memories\, and celebration of Michael Jackson’s incredible legacy. \nPlease note: A limited number of tickets may be available on the door unless the event has sold out. \nParking: Free parking is available at the stadium when attending one of our events. Simply enter your vehicle registration number into the tablets located in the reception foyer upon arrival. Please note that this applies to any vehicle remaining onsite for longer than 10 minutes
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/michael-jackson-tribute-2/
LOCATION:JobServe Community Stadium\, United Way\, CO4 5UP Colchester\, United Kingdom\, JobServe Community Stadium\, United Way\, CO4 5UP Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Events at Colchester United FC":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T230000
DTSTAMP:20260917T073030Z
CREATED:20260917T073030Z
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SUMMARY:The Rabbitts + Evy Frearson
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £14.50 / £13.50 concessions.\nDoors open 7.30pm\, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.\n\nThe Rabbitts craft music that blurs the lines between folk\, alternative\, and atmospheric pop. Known for their delicate harmonies\, immersive arrangements\, and a sound described as “ethereal and understated” (BBC Radio 6)\, they create songs that feel both intimate and cinematic. Critics have called their work “hypnotic… crafting a meditative spell” (Obscure Sound) and “intricately lush and completely captivating” (Podcart).  \n\nThe Norwich-based band began 2026 with an immersive and isolated creative retreat in the mountains. They now have a new album set for release on November 13th 2026. This show is part of their UK album release tour\, where songs from the new album will be performed for the first time alongside a few old favourites. This tour follows on from their 2025 tour which sold out multiple shows around the UK\, and the release of ‘Orbital Collection’\, a series of four EPs the band released over the course of 12 months. The Rabbitts are an ever-evolving group who are constantly creating and rarely staying still. \n\n“The Rabbitts approach folk and indie from an almost experimental perspective\, drawing from other genres with ease” – Analogue Trash \n\nhttps://therabbitts.bandcamp.com/\n\n\n\nEvy Frearson is a 22 year old British\, alternative floaty rock artist. Her writing and playing style is inspired by her love of the 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”.\nhttps://evyfrearson.com/
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-rabbitts-evy-frearson/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T220000
DTSTAMP:20260909T114520Z
CREATED:20260905T033811Z
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SUMMARY:The LXXXII (82) Comedy Club - Free Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to The LXXXII Comedy Club at Bar 82 – a brand-new night of live stand-up comedy bringing fresh talent\, established comedians\, and brilliant new material to Colchester. \nExpect a fantastic mix of performers delivering their latest jokes\, testing fresh ideas\, and creating unforgettable comedy moments. Whether you love discovering new comedians or simply want a great night out filled with laughter\, The LXXXII Comedy Club promises a brilliant evening of live entertainment. \nSet in the unique atmosphere of Bar 82\, this is your chance to enjoy top-quality comedy\, great drinks\, and a welcoming crowd. \nCome along\, grab a drink\, and join us for a night of laughter at The LXXXII Comedy Club.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-lxxxii-82-comedy-club-free-comedy-2/
LOCATION:CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260917T073031Z
CREATED:20260917T073031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T073031Z
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SUMMARY:Wonderful Wednesdays - SkelpieLimmer Productions & Brassneck Theatre Company: Anthem for Dissatisfaction
DESCRIPTION:Pay what you can afford  \nDoors open 7:30 pm\, Show starts 8 pm\nThis show is for a seated audience\n\n"Songs aren’t just about love or breakups. They’re about desire. Gambling. Shouting. Being skint. Frustration. Love too. They’re about us. Me and her. This is our language\, our way of consistently telling each other: It’s alright mate I’ve got you! I get it!" \n\nThe Credit Crunch\, 2007. ‘Irish Twins’ Sarah and Jamie are growing up in Belfast with a shared obsession of music and the weight of parents on the breadline. Pop\, rock and punk rails against austerity Britain and an ever-failing Tory-government\, giving these siblings an epic score to navigate lives that are destined for different paths. \n\nOasis\, The Jam\, Springsteen and Sam Fender songs scream at the state of the nation\, tugging at the memories of what it means to grow up on benefits in a country where poverty became a punchline. Benefits Britain never sounded so good… \n\nA defiant “rip-roaring tour de force” fuelled by the music and people who speak to your soul and punch you in the gut. The multi-award-winning gig-theatre show Anthem for Dissatisfaction rejoices in working class strength with wit\, integrity\, and disarming honesty.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/wonderful-wednesdays-skelpielimmer-productions-brassneck-theatre-company-anthem-for-dissatisfaction/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260917T071253Z
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SUMMARY:Simon Yates of Touching the Void - My Mountain Life
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £22.75\nDoors 7.30pm\, talk 8pm\nThis event is for a seated audience\n\nA fascinating and humorous evening\, acclaimed by both regular theatre patrons and outdoor enthusiasts alike!\n\nOn the remote Siula Grande in Peru in June 1985\, mountaineer Simon Yates found himself in a desperately unenviable position. He was slowly being pulled off the mountain face by his injured partner\, Joe Simpson\, dangling on the rope 50 metres below. His decision to cut the rope saved both their lives in the epic of survival that followed and with the publication of the book ‘Touching The Void’\, later film and stage play\, both climbers became household names.\n\nIt was an experience that could have put many off the sport of mountaineering – but not Simon. Over 35 years later\, he is still a very active exploratory climber and guide\, making several expeditions to the mountains each year. From the Arctic to the Antarctic\, Alaska to Central Asia there is hardly a significant range that he has not visited.\n\nCome along and witness Simon’s tireless journey from that mountain in Peru to some of the remotest on the planet and share with him the drama\, excitement and beauty of modern\, lightweight alpinism. Told with wit\, dry humour and lavishly illustrated with images and film collected on his great climbs.\n\n“Simon is a totally engaging speaker\, who both entertains and inspires.”
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/simon-yates-of-touching-the-void-my-mountain-life/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T230000
DTSTAMP:20260917T082943Z
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SUMMARY:Archie Moss\, Toby Shaer & Jack Warnock + Sarah Graves
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £15 / £14 concessions.\nDoors open 7.30pm\, starts 8pm.\nThis gig is for a seated audience.\n\nA brand-new trio formed by three seasoned session musicians\, this collaboration between Archie Moss\, Toby Shaer\, and Jack Warnock was born out of a shared love for traditional music from the UK\, Ireland\, and mainland Europe. Since meeting in 2019\, the trio have established themselves not only as dynamic performers but also as sensitive re- interpreters of the tradition. \nEach artist is well respected in their own right: Archie Moss (accordion) is a BBC award- winning musician\, a celebrated composer\, and one of the most in-demand button accordion players in the UK\, has performed alongside Seth Lakeman\, Sam Sweeney\, and Eliza Carthy. \nToby Shaer (fiddle\, flute\, whistles\, cittern) is a multi-instrumentalist\, composer\, and producer from the southeast of England. Over the past ten years\, he has toured extensively across Europe\, Australia\, and China with revered artists such as Cara Dillon\, McCusker\, McGoldrick\, Doyle\, and\, alongside Archie Moss\, with Sam Kelly & the Lost Boys. \nJack Warnock (guitar\, vocals) hails from Co. Derry in Ireland. An award-winning guitarist and singer\, he is also an avid Gaeilgeoir (Irish speaker)\, performing songs in both Irish and English. His compositions and repertoire are steeped in storytelling as he embraces the lineage of folk music in its truest form. \nThis trio approach their craft and arrangements with delicacy and thought\, drawing influence from a plethora of traditions. A collaboration of three like-minded musicians presenting folk music through a contemporary lens. \n“Jack Warnock's voice could entice the birds from the trees” – Robert McMillen\, The Irish News  \n“Archie Churchill-Moss – Great player\, great tunes” – Mark Radcliffe\, BBC Radio 2 \n\nSarah Graves \n\nSarah plays traditional and original music on the English concertina. In addition she has an eclectic mix of songs both old and new. Sarah is an accomplished player with many years of experience performing on the Essex Folk scene.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/archie-moss-toby-shaer-jack-warnock-sarah-graves/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261115T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261115T230000
DTSTAMP:20260917T073030Z
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SUMMARY:Kim Cypher's Funky Latin Jazz Party
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £20/£18 concs\nDoors open 7pm\, show starts 7.30pm\nThis event is for a seated audience\n\nAn uplifting\, vibrant show full of positive energy and feel-good vibes \n\nKim Cypher – Saxophones & vocals \nChris Cobbson – Guitar \nRob Rickenberg – Bass \nMike Cypher – Drums\n\nA welcome return for one of the country’s most exciting saxophonists\, vocalists and composers Kim Cypher\, together with her band of top UK jazz musicians. This is sure to have Colchester Arts buzzing with a lively\, celebratory selection of Latin\, jazz\, African beats\, Reggae and funky grooves. \n\nKim Cypher’s FUNKY LATIN JAZZ PARTY is the sequel to her hugely successful 2025 ‘LIVE and Smiling’ tour which included sellout shows across the country including Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club. This brand-new tour has been going down an absolute storm since it launched at the prestigious Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2026\, closing the main DEYA Arena to a hugely enthusiastic crowd\, followed by a return sellout show at Ronnie Scott’s. \nKim Cypher is a firm favourite on the UK jazz scene\, renowned for her charismatic\, vivacious style and warm stage presence. With four highly acclaimed albums\, award-winning music videos and performance in New York\, Kim has firmly secured her reputation as a leading figure in contemporary jazz\, described as a “rare musical treasure” by Jazz FM’s David Freeman and a “force of nature” by jazz reviewer the Jazz Mann. \n\nThe band features Chris Cobbson on guitar\, Rob Rickenberg on bass and Mike Cypher on drums who between them\, have worked with some of the most highly respected artists and bands including Jools Holland\, Ronnie Scott’s Big Band\, Courtney Pine\, Curtis Stigers\, Sheila Ferguson (the Three Degrees)\, Osibisa\, Pee Wee Ellis\, Maceo Parker\, Fred Wesley\, Monty Alexander\, Spike Robinson\, Van Morrison\, Paloma Faith… \n\n“A Latin jazz party that exudes love and happiness”\nLance Liddle – Bebop Spoken Here \n“You were magnificent\, Kim!  Really enjoyed your show at Ronnie Scott’s…you had the audience in the absolute palm of your hands"\nChris Warburton – BBC Radio 5 \n“Thank you for bringing such joy to BBC4”\nAnita Rani – BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour \n“What a gig!”\nDominic Cotter – Radio DJ \n“Kim Cypher is a rare musical treasure”\nDavid Freeman – Jazz FM \n\nhttps://youtu.be/udhAwPrg2zI?si=Su2L0P_oqku-XiWt
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/kim-cyphers-funky-latin-jazz-party/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261115T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261115T213000
DTSTAMP:20260912T192023Z
CREATED:20260909T153755Z
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SUMMARY:London Bossa Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Get set for an evening of infectious music from the land of Bossa Nova\, courtesy of the London Bossa Quartet! \nAt the cutting edge of Brazilian jazz\, the London Bossa Quartet comprises top-class musicians dedicated to exploring an exquisite repertoire of classics by all-time master Brazilian composers such as João Donato\, Tom Jobim\, and Hermeto Pascoal\, as well as performing their original material. \n​All exponents of the genre\, this stellar quartet – formed in 2019 – has performed widely in the UK to sell-out audiences\, always delivering a vibrant\, virtuoso sound that takes listeners well beyond Bossa Nova. \n​Luiz Morais (7-string Guitar) Sam Watts (Piano) Matheus Nova (Double Bass) Marcio Pereira (Drums)
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/london-bossa-quartet/
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Music Mix Wivenhoe":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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SUMMARY:FROGLORD + Guests
DESCRIPTION:Since the dawn of time mystics have prophesised the coming of an ancient amphibian\, bestowed with deathray vision and ectoplasmic slime. Emerging from deep within the mystic swamps of Bristol (UK)\, Froglord arise bringing their powerful blend of sludgy grooves and psychedelic doom. With face melting fuzz and foot stomping riffs\, Froglord’s reign of amphibious terror has begun. At it’s core\, Froglord have always been an enviromentally-driven band. Through their fundraising and tale of an amphibious deity\, reeking vengenace on humanity for the environmental destruction they caused. Froglord continue that legacy\, using their latest album to campaign and raise money for Waterfowl & Wetland Trust (WWT) – the wetland charity. \n*SHOW WILL FINISH AT 22:30 – NOT TOO MUCH LATER THAN YOUR BEDTIME* \nSUPPORTS TBA
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/froglord-guests/
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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