19.64°C Tim Noble & Sue Webster's Love and Hate at Firstsite brings a series of illuminated sculptures by the internationally recognised British artists to spaces throughout the Colchester gallery. The exhibition draws on Noble and Webster's distinctive use of light, signage and popular culture. Their illuminated works reference everything from British seaside attractions to Las Vegas [...]
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That strange hiatus between Christmas and New Year, and everyone’s gagging for a cool gig, so hear it is, featuring:KARILLA…the band formerly known as The Audacity, and even more formerly as Karilla!…..edgy, riff-tastic alt-rock reminiscent of the likes of Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, and RATM.OI MATE!……new kids on the block who achieved legendary status before [...] |
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Raver Tots is coming to Colchester for a huge New Years Eve day party!BOOK NOW - https://www.fatsoma.com/e/dlvaymvs/la/uyhcRaver Tots is the Ultimate Family Dance Party Suitable for ALL AGES!Get the kids active at the UK’s number one award winning, family friendly rave event, playing the best in House, Garage, Drum and Bass and Old Skool Club [...]
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Shed Presents 2026 – New Year Party at Three Wise Monkeys, ColchesterTWM Live Music presents Shed Presents 2026! A special New Year’s Eve party at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester. Ring in the new year with an incredible night of live music, great vibes, and celebration as we welcome 2026 in style.Playing with us we have: [...]
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🎉 Live New Year’s Eve – Words & Music! 🎶Bring in the New Year with an unforgettable night of live entertainment, and delicious buffet 📅 New Year’s Eve🎟️ Tickets: £10 each – Buffet included, available November 1st
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🎉 Rubix Bar & Nightclub – New Year’s Eve Party! 🎉📅 Tuesday 31st December🕗 8PM – 3AM🎟️ Tickets just £4 in advance / £10 on the nightGet ready to party into 2026 at Colchester’s No.1 party venue!Join us for the ultimate New Year’s Eve celebration packed with the biggest pop, party & dance classics of [...]
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Tickets £25 (includes free entry to after show club night).Doors open 8pm, show starts 8.30pm.Club entry from 11pm, Club night finishes 1.30am.Join us for a night of stand up comedy & disco!Just like our regular monthly night of stand up talent - a great atmosphere, great comedy and a well stocked bar - and this [...]
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After 27 unforgettable years in Colchester, Twisters Bar will close its doors for the final time on New Year’s Eve 2025 — officially joining the 27 Club.This is an announcement we never imagined making, but one that feels right as we bring this incredible chapter to a close.When we opened back in 1998, the idea [...] |
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Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a little calm at Colchester Castle.These sessions are suitable for visitors with ASD, providing an opportunity for them to explore the museum at a quieter time. We aim to minimise sensory stimulation in the galleries by turning off audio and visuals and providing a sensory [...]
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Test your knowledge of all things film, TV and music, all whilst raising money for an incredible cause!- Book by selecting the date of the quiz and choosing quiz booking: threewisemonkeyscolchester.com/book-a-table (If you book and then decide not to attend, please CANCEL YOUR BOOKING)- £3 a head (cash only)- Maximum 6 to a team- Food [...] |
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The Mercury Sessions are monthly, business focused conversations for creatives offering practical insight, sector knowledge, and the change to connect with peers.Creating Creative Partnerships with Natasha Rickman takes place on [...]
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An open PDI competition for images of any subject but which must have been taken in Essex. Two entries per person allowed.Appraisal by Matt Cooke ARPS MA (Distinction - Mdx) [...] |
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Test your knowledge of all things film, TV and music, and help raise money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head (cash only)- Maximum 4 to a team- Outside food & dogs welcome - Book on 01206 514510Please arrive at least twenty minutes before the quiz is due to start to place drink orders.If you [...] |
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As part of the First Thursdays Festival, join us at Colchester Castle for a special session designed for visitors with autism or other sensory sensitivities.We turn off sounds and visual displays to reduce sensory stimulation, so you can enjoy the museum in a more calm and relaxed atmosphere.In the Chapel, we have a quiet area [...]
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We are a local life drawing group in Colchester. We meet up for untutored drawings with professional models from all backgrounds.All abilities are welcome. Just drop in, draw and pay £10 cash for the session.Drawing boards, easels, papers, charcoal and pencils are provided for free or bring your materials.Accessible venue.Location: Straight Road Community Centre329 Straight [...] |
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Join us for a 2 hour 30 mins immersive experience like no other.We blend powerful SOMA Breathwork with deep, uplifting house music —creating a space for transformation, movement, and JOY.💃 Sober dancefloor vibes🌬️ Conscious connected breathing🎶 Curated house beats✨ Natural highs + community connectionLed by:🎧 Sarah – Soulful House DJ🌬️ Gabrielle – Certified Level 2 [...]
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Doors Open at 7pm Quiz starts at 8pmColchester Rugby Club in partnership with Big Jims Pub Quiz presents The Real 60 General knowledge quiz. The 2nd Friday of every Month. “Get your phone's or tablets charged and ready" CRC presents a new way to quiz in a new Rugby Club in the heart of the [...]
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If you missed Jamie when he was here in November for a Sunday session then now is your chance to see him and see how good he really is! He even takes requests! So come along for a chilled early Friday evening session! |
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The East of England Disabled Creatives Meet-Up is a free space for deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent creatives to meet, share and create!As artists, don’t ask for permission. Take up space. For yourself and your work. We aim to provide that space for you!This is a monthly in-person meet-up at the Mercury Theatre in collaboration with [...]
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From 10am-3pm on Sun 10 Jan. join our Mercury Creatives Masterclass: Sound Design Hands On with Nicola T ChangBuild a sound world from scratch and learn how to make a story sing.Join sound designer and composer Nicola T. Chang (For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy, The Ministry of [...]
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To commiserate myself for having been born in the most pointless month of the year, I am hosting a full speakeasy style day of short floor spots to showcase as many of my wonderful friends’ varied talents as possible in the best bar in the world! Give me a message if you’d like a slot [...]
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Tickets --> https://www.seetickets.com/event/nine-below-zero-dr-feelgood/colchester-arts-centre/3380756NINE BELOW ZERO+ DR. FEELGOOD'A Shot of Rhythm & Blues' TourTwo of the finest UK Rhythm 'n' Blues bands on one incredible bill.Nine Below Zero released their classic debut LP 'Live at the Marquee' in 1980, the band kept the momentum going with 'Don't Point Your Finger' in 1981 before releasing their third [...]
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Energetic, enigmatic and effortlessly stylish, Norwich band Chest. Emerging in 2024 they quickly demanded attention from industry tastemakers and indie fans alike. Early releases earned them radio support from BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 6, and local stations, while a furious live schedule saw them turning heads across the UK with fierce, raw performances that [...]
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Our annual David Bowie night presented by Terry Earl is happening again! Slightly different this time as it's on a Saturday night.We will be having a raffle this year to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK and also collecting money for the same cause.Is this the last one?? Well, that's down to you lot!! You [...]
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Local Colchester headliners, Arcane Moon deliver indie rock vibes combining soulful melodies, rich harmonies and a driving groove. Recent winners of the 2025 NMG best ‘New Band’ category, Arcane Moon are building momentum on radio and across the festival circuit. Following their debut EP ‘Ellipsis’ in November 2024, and several singles this summer, their first [...] |
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Step into warmth and exhale. This cosy yin session is your invitation to relax and soften, a gentle somatic practice designed for deep rest, you time, and a feeling of being held when the weather turns cold. Across two unrushed hours you’ll drop out of the busyness of life and into your body, resting in [...]
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Live Music at The Victoria Inn We’re excited to welcome Jake Martin to the Victoria Inn on Sunday 11th January for an evening of top-quality live music. Jake travels the country playing in some of the best music venues so we are so pleased he's playing here. Joining him on the night is special guest [...] |
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Bring your own vinyl (LP’s or singles welcome) and through the wonders of modern technology we can all appreciate the quality, the atmosphere and the perfection of a bit of vinyl!
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Join us on Tuesday 13th January for our Roman Wine & Food Pairing Evening. Explore how Ancient Rome played a pivotal role in the history of wine as we take you through four-courses of seasonally inspired food and wine at Three Wise Monkeys – in collaboration with independent and local wine merchants and suppliers, Street [...]
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Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGBHeader Image: Autumn Trees - Pat Frewin LRPS DPAGB BPE5* AWPF |
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It's Open Mic Night!Bring yourself... or send your friends in place of you.... or come with your friends and get involved.Bring your instruments or borrow mine (Guitar, Piano, Cajon & Mics provided).*We run a sign up board & work through the names in order & attendance prioritising those who arrive before 9.*The sign up board [...] |
6 events,🌿 PLEIN AIR EXHIBITION 🌿Colchester, observed in the open air.Nature, landscape and the environment that surrounds us.Colchester Art Society is pleased to present the Plein Air Exhibition, a curated showcase of works created in response to Colchester and its surrounding areas. Featuring paintings, drawings and works in other media, the exhibition explores place through direct [...]
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Join us for our FREE monthly Scratch Night, at the Lakeside Theatre bar!Whether you’re a performer or an audience member, join us for a lively evening with a café full of friendly people.Our compère will be the amazing Alice K Stephens!There’s no theme and work in all stages of development are welcome, think Open Mic [...]
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We are a local life drawing group in Colchester. We meet up for untutored drawings with professional models from all backgrounds.All abilities are welcome. Just drop in, draw and pay £10 cash for the session.Drawing boards, easels, papers, charcoal and pencils are provided for free or bring your materials.Accessible venue.Location: Straight Road Community Centre329 Straight [...]
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Test your general knowledge at the Victoria Inn General Knowledge Quiz, and help raise money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head entry (CASH ONLY)- Maximum 4 to a team- Outside food & dogs welcome - Book on 01206 514510Please bring the number of people you book for, and if you book and decide not [...]
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Tickets £21.50.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This show is for a seated audience. From Rob Newman comes a barnstorming new stand-up show about where we are and where we’re going. From future cities and philistine film directors to Dorothy Parker’s Multiverse Diaries. Throw in Pythagorean gangsters, intellectual bingo callers and a crazy character called Arlo - [...] |
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Whether you're taking your first steps into Magic, finishing up your Standard deck, or diving deep into Modern, Commander, and more—Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed has some great cards to add.Lorwyn Eclipsed Prerelease is coming and we will be running 3 pre-release events for this set new core set in the magic timeline.What you get6 [...]
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Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 15 Aug 2025 at 10:00 AMTicketmaster Presale : Thu, 14 Aug 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Happy to be taking the show back to Colchester Arts Centre for one last Bowie-shaped hurrah! 10 years since THE PRETTIEST STARMAN formed, we’ve been paying tribute to David Bowie the very best we can every year since his untimely death. Please come and join us as we say our final “adieu” to Mr Jones [...]
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A great was to start your weekend!Come and join our Sound Bath meditations, vibrational relaxation, curated sonic journies to soothe the soul…Minimal effort required, for maximum results. Simply recline, bathe in the deeply therapeutic and delightful sacred sound vibrations that will help promote healing, happiness and vitality.We may ease out with a gentle stretch & [...] |
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In light of the recent changes being implemented across the arts sector, in order to better enable accessibility for arts funding bodies, the Mercury Theatre and Graeae would like to invite you to a brand-new Masterclass.Accessible Funding with Deepa Shastri and Roxanne Carney, in association with Mercury Creatives will take place from 10.30am – 12pm [...]
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Whether you're taking your first steps into Magic, finishing up your Standard deck, or diving deep into Modern, Commander, and more—Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed has some great cards to add.Lorwyn Eclipsed Prerelease is coming and we will be running 3 pre-release events for this set new core set in the magic timeline.What you get6 [...]
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Kicking off the new year in style at one of our favourite live music venues! Always a great night in Coda, so make sure you bring your friends and party to 2 sets of great covers from 24K, with DJ Pressplay spinning the tunes until late!
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👉 Tickets https://tinyurl.com/candlt-tribute-to-adele-ess⭐ 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 Adele at Colchester Town Hall - Moot Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.General Info 📍 Venue: Colchester Town Hall - Moot Hall [...] |
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🎉 MEGA FUN DAY – COLCHESTER! 🎉1 DAY OF FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!DATES & TIMES 📅 Sunday 18th January 2026⏰ Session Times:• 10:30 – 12:00• 12:30 – 2:00• 2:30 – 4:00🎟 Early Bird Child Wristbands – £8.99!Limited availability!MAIN ATTRACTIONS 🏰 Giant Bouncy Castles🌴 Huge Slides🎢 Fun Runs & Assault Courses🎮 Activity Units🍭 Games & [...]
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Bodywork, Mindfulness & Breathwork with Somatics - Soul-Food for the Whole SelfHow are you, really?How has your emotional and mental wellbeing been lately?Have you checked in with your body, mind, and heart recently, to feel what’s truly going on beneath the surface?If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, low on energy or simply in need of [...]
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It’s that time of year again as The Keep Colchester Cool Theatre Awards return to celebrate the very best of local theatre. Formerly known as The Paulies until 2024, the awards continue their tradition of championing community talent – now under the Keep Colchester Cool banner.This year also marks a few changes. Keep Colchester Cool [...]
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Tickets £20.Doors open 7pm, starts 7.30pm.This gig is for a seated audience.Bassistry is a dynamic vocal-led Nu Jazz band, that Blues & Soul Magazine’s, 5-star review, described as “ a mix of funk grooves with Latin Rhythms and pulsating electronic, and beautiful contemporary soundscapes.’Bassistry’s music is recognized for crossing genres. The band features some of [...]
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In our Sacred Drum Circles, we unite in a circle, a symbol of wholeness and unity. The drum, one of the oldest instruments known to humanity, guides us on a journey of self-expression and connection. Through the steady beat of the drum, we enter a meditative and healing space where each woman is honoured and [...]
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Bassistry is a dynamic vocal-led Nu Jazz band, that Blues & Soul Magazine’s, 5-star review, described as“ a mix of funk grooves with Latin Rhythms and pulsating electronic, and beautiful contemporary soundscapes.’ play live show. |
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5 events,Talk by Tony Bramley FRPS.Tonight Tony looks back at his career in Wedding Photography and how it happened, where it went and how it ended. Sprinkled with photo tips, styles and a few stories that sum up the good, the bad and the ugly of this rewarding profession. (Visitors £5.00) lightacademy.co.uk
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First Drink & Draw of 2026!An evening of Drinking and Drawing in the pub. All are welcome!Bring a sketchbook, something to draw with, and some money for a drink (or two)See you there!
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Join us upstairs at Three Wise Monkeys every Tuesday for our weekly Kizomba lessons.Every class is unique. The routines are progressive and adaptive, regardless of your experience or dancing background.It’s all about the fundamentals, the rhythm, timing, and technique of Kizomba dance and its music.Venue: Three Wise Monkeys, 60 High St, Colchester CO1 IDN.Parking: The [...]
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Tickets £26.50.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a standing audience.The James Hunter Six returns with their first album on Easy Eye Sound, delivering another dose of timeless rhythm & soul. British singer, songwriter and GRAMMY-nominated James Hunter has been a legendary fixture in the scene for over three decades with his gritty voice [...] |
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Whether you're taking your first steps into Magic, finishing up your Standard deck, or diving deep into Modern, Commander, and more—Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed has some great cards to add.Lorwyn Eclipsed Prerelease is coming and we will be running 3 pre-release events for this set new core set in the magic timeline.What you get6 [...]
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🎭 Wivenhoe Pantomime Group Presents: Camelot the Panto! 🏰⚔️ Written & Directed by Elise RobertsGet ready for a magical adventure full of laughs, music, and mischief in this year’s Wivenhoe pantomime — Camelot the Panto! Join us for an enchanting tale set in the legendary land of Wyvenhoe, where knights, dragons, and surprises await the [...]
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We are delighted to welcome Peter F Hamilton to the store to talk about the first novel in his Arkship Trilogy. Peter has been a key figure in British Science Fiction for more than thirty years. Thanks to Adam Whitehead for agreeing to interview Peter for the event. Adam has been writing The Werzone blog [...]
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Calling all poetry lovers!Maybe you like listening to poetry.Maybe you like sharing your poetry.Maybe you’ve never shared it before.Maybe you know a poet.If you fall into one of the above, then come to the Mercury Theatre.Bring a friend or come and make new ones.This is a free event, hosted from 7-9pm in the Mercury Theatre [...] |
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We are a local life drawing group in Colchester. We meet up for untutored drawings with professional models from all backgrounds.All abilities are welcome. Just drop in, draw and pay £10 cash for the session.Drawing boards, easels, papers, charcoal and pencils are provided for free or bring your materials.Accessible venue.Location: Straight Road Community Centre329 Straight [...] |
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It’s winter in a small, isolated town in the Appalachian mountains. Ex-con and recovered addict Evan lives a simple and solitary existence until some old ghosts return to unbury a decade’s worth of pain.Direct from an acclaimed off-west end run at The Cockpit Theatre, having received 5-star reviews and a whopping seven Fringe Theatre Award [...]
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With Friday nights back at Ace Comics Gaming Centre, we are pleased to bring back Friday night magic standard onto the calendar too.Standard decks, swiss rounds, fnm prizes and prize packs on offer.One booster pack will be added to the prize pot for each player entering. Promo packs for 1st and 2nd place and fnm [...]
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Shakespeare’s words vividly conjured up the sights and sounds of nature for audiences at a time of bare stages and limited special effects. Two aspects of the forces of nature feature significantly: the extremes of weather, and the perils (or pastoral beauty) of woods and forests.This workshop, led by Nigel Walford will explore these themes, [...]
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M&L IIINothing. Existed. DJ set.A night of post-punk, coldwave, new wave, minimal synth and industrial.
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Blow Up returns to Colchester at Three Wise Monkeys Paul Tunkin (DJ) plus The Forty Fours (live)Colchester was the first town to hold a Blow Up event outside of the weekly London events in the nineties. After a successful return to Colchester in Jan 2025 we are returning in January 2026.Blow Up, a bona-fide legendary [...]
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The previously advertised Blow Up event in Colchester at Three Wise Monkeys has moved from Friday 3rd October 2025 to Friday 23rd January 2026 – All advance tickets (for Oct 3rd) are valid for the new event date. We apologise for any inconvenience, but there will be a further announcement regarding the this line up [...]
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HAPPY ENDING PANTOMIMES are back to give you an even happier ending with this Award Winning ADULT PANTOMIME!Get ready for the udderly cheeky, naughtiest version of Jack and the Beanstalk you’ve ever dared to see! 🐮Warning: this is not your childhood fairy tale—unless your bedtime stories came with a parental advisory!In this fabulously filthy twist, [...] |
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Tickets £6 Adults / £3 Children£15 Family (admits 4, must include 1 child)Doors open 1pm, Show starts 1.30pmThis show is for a seated audienceA perfect introduction to the world of music, with musical stories and short pieces that will get your teddy dancing!A chance to conduct the orchestra and join in the percussion section.
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Gundam Card Game Standard Event Now the launch has happened and people have had a chance to enjoy opening boosters. We can now look to start running standard / own deck events.Refresher for what your deck must be built to:• Deck: A total of 50 cards, made up of Unit cards, Command cards, Pilot Cards, [...]
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A Saturday afternoon showcase featuring:Colour & ShapeForever Blues?Stu E Skinner(Hosting)Event Info:A weekly event featuring 3 to 5 acts performing live acoustic sets between 3-5:30pm.Hot & cold beverages served from 2:30pm onwards.This is a family friendly event so younglings are welcome providing they're properly managed.Mics, pa and backline are provided but performers are welcome to bring [...]
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Enjoy this intimate milonga with friends at the beautiful Passage House cafe in Colchester. This place has a great hardwood floor! Delicious food, hot beverages and soft drinks are available and the cafe has a bar for us. £5 on the door, all welcome!Traditional tango music in TTVTTM tandas with cortinas selected by Miriam Gita.Parking [...]
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We bring you a night of some of the best of Essex metal. 24th of January 2026@threewise monkeys, Colchetser featuring RegicideBlackWater KingsDraughrheimFallenRelic£5 on the door
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Mendelssohn: Hebrides OvertureMendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minorSoloist: Philippa BartonMendelssohn: Symphony No. 3 (Scottish)Conductor: Chris PhelpsTickets £18 (under 25s free) available at the door or to order - 01206 271128 or csotickets1@gmail.com
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Raz: An almost entirely instrumental 3-piece band featuring Dan Goldstone on guitar, Pera Frank on bass, and George Krethlow-Shaw on drums. Raz's original music is a blend of Jazz, Funk, Surf, Pop, Rock Fusion; with the mission of pushing musical boundaries."Raz is one of the most unique fusion bands in Essex. With their constant changes [...]
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Raz: An almost entirely instrumental 3-piece band featuring Dan Goldstone on guitar, Pera Frank on bass, and George Krethlow-Shaw on drums. Raz's original music is a blend of Jazz, Funk, Surf, Pop, Rock Fusion; with the mission of pushing musical boundaries."Raz is one of the most unique fusion bands in Essex. With their constant changes [...]
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Fleeced are back at Coda in the New year with a gut punching set of classic songs from across 7 decades, Foofighters, Simple Minds, U2,Stereophonics, The Police, Billy Idol to, AC-DC, Guns n Roses, Lenny Kravitz, Reef, Nirvana and many more! lots of singing and dancing.#CodaColchester |
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They’re back here to play (finally)! Come along and join in a sing song on a Sunday afternoon! 🍺 🎶
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Test your knowledge of the hilarious show, and help raise money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head (cash only)- Maximum 6 to a team- Food served throughout - Book by selecting the date of the quiz and choosing quiz booking: threewisemonkeyscolchester.com/book-a-table If you book and then decide not to attend, please CANCEL YOUR BOOKING.Please [...]
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Tickets £12 (includes your first wee dram…Non alcoholic drams available)https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eafc-x-qsb-burns-night-tickets-1976887894910?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurlHold the date as we bring our own very special folk soaked version of Burns Night celebration to our wonderful local pub, Queen St Brewhouse.FEATURING THE FINE TALENTS OFAlice De LumiereBethan Briggs-Miller&Ethel Fled...........................With a Headline Set from THE MEDLARS...........................All capped off with a singaround of seasonal [...]
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"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 JournalAn 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 [...]
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"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 JournalPrepare 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, [...]
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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 [...]
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Tickets £16.50.Doors open 7pm, starts 7.30pm.Phil has been getting better at comedy since March 1987. One of these days he may just get it right. Until then Phil just keeps trying. If at first you don’t succeed, try and try your best. This is a tour of Phil, trying his best!The Metro ***** The Herald [...]
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A wonderful Burns Night event, organised by @east_anglian_folklore_centre at Queen Street Brewhouse on 25th January. If you would like to enjoy some vegan Haggis accompanied with Neeps and Tatties and Whisky Cream Sauce, we will be serving just that at The Commons between 6pm to 7.30pm, £10 per head. To book your Burns Night Supper [...] |
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Sign-up sheet: https://forms.gle/vJQsx3Sj8gfkoy8M6Event: Battle of the BandsLocation: Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester Top FloorDates:– Heat 1: Monday, 26th January 2026: Ghost Week– Heat 2: Tuesday, 27th January 2026 PULSE– Heat 3: Wednesday, 28th January 2026 GREEBOTime: 6:00 PM – 8:45 PM (No under 18s allowed after 9:00 PM)Ticket Price: £4 (includes £1 donation to the Brightlingsea [...]
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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 [...] |
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Designed for children aged 2 1/2 to 4, along with their parents, grandparents, and carers, these monthly sessions offer an immersive journey of scientific or historical exploration and discovery.Join us on 27th January at 10 AM – 11 AM or 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM for the first Mini Museum explorers of 2026! Ideal for [...]
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Join us for Mercury Reads a series of lively rehearsed readings celebrating local voices and fresh new writing. Each event spotlights an exciting playwright from our region, giving audiences the chance to see new stories take shape for the very first time.In this session, join us in the Upstairs Bar on Tue 27 Jan at [...]
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Sign-up sheet: https://forms.gle/vJQsx3Sj8gfkoy8M6Event: Battle of the BandsLocation: Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester Top FloorDates:– Heat 1: Monday, 26th January 2026: Ghost Week– Heat 2: Tuesday, 27th January 2026 PULSE– Heat 3: Wednesday, 28th January 2026 GREEBOTime: 6:00 PM – 8:45 PM (No under 18s allowed after 9:00 PM)Ticket Price: £4 (includes £1 donation to the Brightlingsea [...]
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Creative Accounting Online Masterclass with Kate Alhashimi takes place on Tue 27 Jan from 6-8pm on Zoom.The Creative Accounting Online Masterclass with Kate Alhashimi will teach you how to take control of your creative business finances with smart budgeting tools, cash-flow strategies, and essential organisational know-how.Plus, you’ll get clarity on business registration options and Theatre [...]
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Appraisal by David Steel DPAGBHeader Image: Coyote with Kill, Lynn Rix DPAGB BPE2* |
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80+ real ales, real cider and more. Full details at https://colchesterbeerfestivals.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/events/1828805534415952/?event_time_id=1828805541082618
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The SPACE Peer-to-Peer sessions are a space for sharing work in progress, peer support and feedback and networking.The sessions are open to all creatives and are free to attend.
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Sign-up sheet: https://forms.gle/vJQsx3Sj8gfkoy8M6Event: Battle of the BandsLocation: Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester Top FloorDates:– Heat 1: Monday, 26th January 2026: Ghost Week– Heat 2: Tuesday, 27th January 2026 PULSE– Heat 3: Wednesday, 28th January 2026 GREEBOTime: 6:00 PM – 8:45 PM (No under 18s allowed after 9:00 PM)Ticket Price: £4 (includes £1 donation to the Brightlingsea [...]
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ONE PIECE Store Tournament Event. This is our first of many One Piece events. We hope to keep this on the calendar so come and show your support for this super not so new now TCG,This is an event were you will need to bring along your own One Piece decks to battle it out [...]
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Open Mic Comedy at Dice & a Slice! FREE ENTRY! Apply to perform at the link belowhttps://forms.gle/CCNgZn2DrZx2h4Hp6 |
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Join us on the last Thursday of every month at Other Monkey Brewing – The Taproom for a night of incredible flavours and craft beer. January is all about the Tikka – A rich, mild and comforting flavour profile, with a vibrant orange colour. Despite having Indian roots it’s widely considered a British national dish. [...]
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A Life of CrimeIn conversation with author Mike Ripley, over a glass of wine. Mike Ripley wrote his first novelon the train whilst commuting between Colchester and London. He has written a further 31 novels, two works of non-fiction and a collection of short stories, was a scriptwriter for the BBC series Lovejoy and edited [...]
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Do you love all things drag?! Well strut right up because “NOW! That’s What I Call…DRAG!” is BACK for their first show of 2026 bringing you a gorgeous night of drag in COLCHESTER at the iconic Three Wise Monkeys! Serving up a classic slice of British drag cabaret, expect fabulous lip synching, live vocals, camp [...]
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Booking info at bottom of this post. Thursday 29th January 7.30pm to 9.30pm - back at Wivenhoe Bowls Club - doors 7pm (please use Woodland Way entrance)Top notch live stand-up comedy from Andrew O'Neill“One of the funniest comics on the circuit today” - TimeOut"Thrillingly good comedy - it flies at you, picks you up, takes [...]
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A brand new highland cow comes to Colchester at Artsy Image.No experience necessary.Come along and have lots of fun creating something you didn't think possible.
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We are a local life drawing group in Colchester. We meet up for untutored drawings with professional models from all backgrounds.All abilities are welcome. Just drop in, draw and pay £10 cash for the session.Drawing boards, easels, papers, charcoal and pencils are provided for free or bring your materials.Accessible venue.Location: Straight Road Community Centre329 Straight [...]
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The Lexden Crown presents an Old Skool Pen and Paper QuizIts Time to take it back to the Old Skool, with a Pen and Paper style Quiz.Big Jims Old Skool Pub Quiz, fun for all, with 5 themed rounds of quiz fun, including both Audio and Picture rounds and the return of the World famous [...]
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It’s Hamlet, but not as you know it. Two women (and a skull) take on 23 roles between them in 60 minutes, in a spectacularly fun and surprisingly moving theatrical event. This is an unpretentious adaptation, with joys in it for those familiar with Hamlet and those new to the story. Following the critical success [...]
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Power Station began in the depths of lockdown - and in the aftermath of our previous film Bank Job, where we purchased and blew up £1.2 million of local debt - with the question ‘'what could we do from where we live, with the people around us, to build power - of energy and imagination?’Working [...] |
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TWM Live is thrilled to announce Native James with support from Skeleton Boy + Dead Channels as part of IVW 2026. Join us for an exciting evening of live music on Friday, 30th January, at the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys in Colchester. Doors open at 7:30pm, and tickets are priced at £10 plus [...]
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End of JanuaryGothtastic night in the Brewhouse sees DJ Will Bland & DJ Gentleman Jim playing the best stomping GOTH ROCK METAL🖤🤠☠️🫵🧟♀️🧟🎧🎚️💿
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Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 6 Sep 2024 at 11:00 AMTicketmaster Presale : Wed, 4 Sep 2024 at 11:00 AMOff The Kerb Presale : Wed, 4 Sep 2024 at 11:00 AM
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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.Contact Trish on 07815 125261 to book a place
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Dear neighbours,We’re so excited to invite you to our very first special � Art Beats evening at Wivenhoe Cafe & Gallery!We’re also happy to announce that our TEN application has been accepted, which means we’ll be able to serve alcohol at the event.We can’t wait to welcome you for an evening of art, music, and [...] |
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Join us for a creative and inspiring Fascinator Workshop on Saturday 31st January, 10am–1pm, held at the workroom next to Colcheco.In this small-group workshop, you’ll learn how to design and create a beautiful headpiece using sinamay (a fine woven straw), feathers and optional veiling. You’ll be guided step by step through the process, learning how [...]
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This week standard week.Due to popular demand and the love or Lorcana, Saturday morning league is going back to a points based system (for those that want to join in with the points system). This is however just a fun guideline. if you do not have each of the formats decks don't worry come and [...]
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� SUPER ROLL – HURRY TICKETS ARE LIVE! � SPORTS THEME� Saturday, 31st January 2026� Charter Hall, Colchester� Skate Hire sold out at the last event – make sure you book early this time!� Ticket Info:� 4-for-3 Early Bird Deal – buy 4 tickets, only pay for 3 � Tickets on the door will be [...]
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We’re incredibly excited to be hosting a Pokémon Play Lab Discovery Day, an official Play! Pokémon event designed to welcome brand-new Trainers into the Pokémon Trading Card Game.This is a relaxed, drop-in style day focused on learning, fun, and community. If you or your child have ever wanted to learn how to play Pokémon TCG, [...]
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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 [...]
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Magic The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Party.Come and join us for Lorwyn Eclipsed Party! All participants will receive a commander party promo & pod winners will be able to get extra goodies from booster packs to promo packs. While you play your games, you’ll use special materials based on the Lorwyn Eclipsed universe to gain [...]
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For Burst Protocol we will be running a sealed play format event. Sneak Peeks are your chance to get your hands on the new set before others and a chance to play with them. Build your deck and compete in a swiss rounds style event for prizes playmats and just to have fun.You all get [...]
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Join us for a cosy and creative Candle Making Workshop at Colcheco, perfect for anyone looking to unwind and make something special.During this hands-on session, you’ll be guided step-by-step through the candle making process. You’ll learn about wax, fragrance, and pouring techniques, before creating your own candle to take home. With a selection of scents [...]
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Listen whilst our brewers take you through the story, flavour and notes of our core range of fantastic Other Monkey Brewing beer poured fresh from our taps.Your £10 ticket will include tasting glasses of different beers from our core range, each of which will be accompanied by its own unique production story. We also have [...]
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A Saturday afternoon showcase featuring:Daniel Stephen TurnerMatt-As-TropheRowan Donaldson Stu E Skinner(Hosting)Event Info:A weekly event featuring 3 to 5 acts performing live acoustic sets between 3-5:30pm.Hot & cold beverages served from 2:30pm onwards.This is a family friendly event so younglings are welcome providing they're properly managed.Mics, pa and backline are provided but performers are welcome to [...]
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Get ready to rewind to the ultimate decade of pop culture at our unforgettable 90s Party Night! Expect non-stop anthems, iconic throwbacks, and a dance floor packed with 90s vibes all night long.The event is strictly for over 18s, and ID may be required upon entry. Doors open at 7:30pm and the event finishes at [...]
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We are back stronger and wiser, deafer and wider! With spanking new drummer extraordinaire David “ANIMAL” Clayton (poached from planet Punk)
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Colchester Salsa's first salsa social dance of 2026 with guest teacher Sal Fehmi! 7.30-8.30pm: Rueda class with Sal, Beginners level class with Adrian. 8.30-11.00pm: DJs (playing Salsa, Kizomba and Bachata). Venue: St Johns Church Community Centre, St Johns Close, Colchester, CO4 0HP. Free car parking, large perfect sprung wooden dance floor. On this occasion we [...]
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Join us for a night of all your favourite ABBA hits!
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A rare treat with Electric Ocean performing live at the Albion! Get in early to grab a seat…
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Mark your calendars! 🎉 Join us at Silk Road on Saturday the 31st of January in the heart of Colchester for an unforgettable night of luxury, music, and celebration. Get ready to sip expertly crafted cocktails, relax with premium shishas, and dance to the beats that keep the party going until the early hours. More [...] |
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Looking to have a new year clear out? The Bring & Buy is a perfect way to get rid of some of your board games, rpg books, miniatures, TCGs and general gaming gear and make a few quid while doing it! Also a perfect way to get some bargain games for your collection! Submit you [...]
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Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a little calm at Colchester Castle.These sessions are suitable for visitors with ASD, providing an opportunity for them to explore the museum at a quieter time. We aim to minimise sensory stimulation in the galleries by turning off audio and visuals and providing a sensory [...]
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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 [...]
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🤠 CLUB COUNTRY SUNDAY @ RUBIX 🤠Colchester’s favourite Country night returns!Dust off the cowboy boots and head down to Rubix Bar & Nightclub for a big, feel-good Country Sunday packed with anthems, sing-alongs and hands-in-the-air moments 🎶🍻📅 Sunday 1st February⏰ 7PM – 11PM🎟 FREE ENTRY📍 Rubix – ColchesterExpect:🤠 Modern & classic country hits🎶 Big choruses [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...] |
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