Upcoming tours, festivals and special events

Alasdair Roberts

Spectral singer-songwriter with ancient folk leanings.

Mike Denver

The hat-wearing country singer hailing from the Emerald Isle.

Ascending Midlands indie outfit overpass began their journey in the midst of national restrictions, releasing their debut single 'One Night Lover' in Autumn 2020. They have ended 2021 with four releases and a debut UK headline tour under their belt. Their strong melodies, crisp lead lines and youthful vocals have helped…

Parenting Hell Live

Building on the success of their hilariously candid podcast Parenting Hell, revealing the highs and lows of being a parent, comedians Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe have announced a live version in Spring 2023. Originally billed Lockdown Parenting Hell, the duo's podcast was a way for Widdicombe and Beckett (and millions…

Shame

Grungey indie punk from London.

Tony Christie and Ranagri

Legendary singer Tony Christie has found international fame with hits like I Did What I Did For Maria, Walk Like A Panther, Las Vegas and of course the number one single (Is This The Way To) Amarillo. Tony’s Irish roots (his grandmother and grandfather played in a ceilidh band) are celebrated on the album The Great Irish…

The Wood Burning Savages

Provocative alternative-punks The Wood Burning Savages are an incendiary four piece from Derry city that proudly wear the rebel spirit of their hometown on their sleeves.

Hockey Dad

Hockey Dad is an Australian surf rock band from Windang, New South Wales, Australia. The band consists of two members, Billy Fleming and Zach Stephenson, and has two full albums and one EP released to date.

Jason Donovan

First came Neighbours, then the West End beckoned, not forgetting an appearance in the celebrity jungle. And now he's singing again, especially for us.

The Bowie Experience

The original authentic and only Bowie Experience with Laurence Knight since 1997.

Blue October

Texas-based alt rockers.

The Cheap Thrills

Indie rock outfit from Liverpool.

Jeffrey Lewis and Los Bolts

The New York-based singer-songwriter plays anti-folk with his band, in support of the album Manhattan.

Jocelyn Brown

The veteran singer-songwriter, from Kinston, North Carolina, performs a mix of R&B and soul with elements of pop, soul and acid jazz.

Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott

Thoughtful contemporary pop from Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott, ex-The Beautiful South.

Rats

Anthemic indie sounds from this Liverpudlian ensemble.

Rory Butler

Every acoustic singer-songwriter will claim they were born with music in their blood, but few were born with music in their basement. Rory Butler's childhood home was built on music; his father ran a recording studio in the cellar. It's unsurprising, then, that music became Rory's world. Growing up in Edinburgh, he then…

Seafret

Acoustic duo.

Jack Fletcher Band

The Indie-rock four piece from Wolverhampton are what can only be described as real - with their stripped back guitar music, midlands twang and their live for the moment attitude.

Aldous Harding

New Zealand folk singer-songwriter.

The Portobello Comedy Night

Comedy night bringing you Portobello-based laughs.

Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty

Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty reawakens in 2022, celebrating 10 years since its premiere at Sadlers Wells, when it became the fastest selling production in the company’s history. Now established as a firm favourite in the New Adventures repertoire, the award-winning Sleeping Beauty has enchanted international audiences…

Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival

Now in its 13th year, Alchemy is the largest film festival of its kind in Scotland, screening a diverse range of experimental films, plus discussions, communal meals and moving-image exhibitions in venues around Hawick.

Beltane Fire Festival

A modern interpretation of the ancient fertility festival of Beltane housed in the spectacular setting of Calton Hill. Beltane Fire Society performs the story of the death of winter and the birth of summer via dance, drumming, debauched acrobatics, giant puppetry and, of course, fire.

Bonfest

A weekend of live music as fans from all over the world descend on the Angus town of Kirriemuir for a celebration of its most rock 'n' roll son, AC/DC frontman Bon Scott.

Donington Historic Festival

Three-day event celebrating racing activities, with activities including stunt driving, drift driving and performance passenger rides.

Girvan Traditional Folk Festival

Now in its 48th year, this popular festival run by Girvan Folk Club features open sessions, concerts, workshops, a ceilidh, storytelling, talks, trails and children's events.

Shetland Folk Festival

Now in its 41st year, Shetland Folk Festival welcomes visiting and local acts to the UK's most northerly folk festival. Concerts are performed throughout the isles, featuring some of the best International, British and Shetland music the world has to offer.

Tweedlove Bike Festival

Ride the best trails the Valley has to offer, demo a new bike, find your favourite brands, have a beer with your mates or soak up the festival vibes.

Nathan Dawe

DJ set moving from R&B to grime huge club hits.

The Sam Chase Trio

Stories, strings, and a voice like wrought iron… The Sam Chase Trio (from California) blends epic arrangements with hard-living poetry and a dash of rock and roll spirit. Sam is a natural storyteller, treating crowds to evenings of soul-baring ballads. Devon McClive and Chandra Johnson simultaneously create an enchanting…

Sir Ranulph Fiennes: An Evening With The World's Greatest Living Explorer

Sir Ranulph Fiennes talks to long-time friend and expedition partner Anton Bowring about his life, his adventures and his ancestral heritage. Hear all about the record breaking and immensely challenging projects which saw Sir Ranulph receive the Guinness Book of Records accolade as the ‘Greatest Living Adventurer’.

Florence Black

Florence Black are a three piece rock band from The Valleys, South Wales UK.

Garage Nation

Garage music club night.

Nathan Bell

Singer-songwriter and specialist in Americana from Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Shonen Knife

All-female Japanese lo-fi pop-punk outfit formed in Osaka in 1981. The trio took a break from touring for 16 years until 2009 when they reformed and began touring regularly throughout Europe. They were a one-time favourite of Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain.

Tokio Hotel

German pop rockers, probably best known for their chart topping album Schrei and their rabid fanbase.

Tragedy

Your favourite Bee Gees and Abba songs, and other disco soft rock classics, given the full metal workout by a group of be-spandexed rockers.

Vulvodynia

Looking in a medical textbook will tell you the following: Vulvodynia is a chronic, severe vaginal pain with no identifiable cause. While the severe part is dead on, what a medical textbook won’t tell you is that Vulvodynia is also the pioneer in what is rapidly becoming Africa’s most eviscerating export: Slamming Brutal…

The Hollies Story

Follow The Hollies Story as Allan Clarke and Graham Nash met in a Manchester primary school aged five, and went on to become one of Manchester's biggest bands ever. Discover how two boys from the backstreets of Salford created a band to rival the Beatles, enjoyed dozens of chart hits and were finally inaugurated into the…

Rhiannon Faith Company: DROWNTOWN

A gritty physical theatre play mixing dance elements.

Whole Lotta Comedy Club

Whole Lotta Comedy presents a rip-roaring evening of laughs, featuring a smorgasbord of stand-up from some of the best comedians the UK circuit has to offer. Each month’s show will see a different line-up, with a variety of comedy ranging from traditional stand-up to musical acts, observational, and the dark and daft.