MEET EXTC - XTC'S TERRY CHAMBERS AND FRIENDS

For almost four decades, XTC fans could only dream of witnessing the sensational XTC classic songbook played live. That dream has now become a reality. XTC’s legendary drummer, Terry Chambers, is back on the road with his band EXTC (named and approved by XTC frontman, Andy Partridge).

Emerging out of the post-punk and new-wave explosion of the late 70s. XTC experienced global success, touring with the likes of The Police and Talking Heads. Sadly, their legions of loyal fans would be left in limbo, when in 1982 XTC stopped touring, becoming a studio-based entity.

Alongside Terry, EXTC features frontman Steve Hampton (lead vocal & guitar - Joe Jackson, The Vapors and Dead Crow Road) and Terry Lines (bass & vocals - The Rams and Dead Crow Road). Enjoy XTC’s iconic hits Making Plans For Nigel, Generals and Majors, Dear God, Senses Working Overtime and many more!

Standing £18, Seated £23, VIP £28

Join us for our 10 year anniversary of Revolver Revue shows!

The Revolver Revue is a glamorous, dazzling extravaganza featuring top UK and International Circus, Cabaret and Burlesque acts. Produced by Chi Chi Revolver, born with sawdust in her veins and lifelong experience in the showbiz world, The Revolver Revue is guaranteed to knock your glittery socks off! Doors 7pm.

Hosted by:
Eva Von Schnippisch

Featuring:
Chi Chi Revolver - Hula hoop queen
Daniella D'Ville - Strong woman
Demi Noire - Burlesque Superstar
Jon Udry - Award winning juggler
More TBA

Without doubt one of the finest Blues/Rock performers this side of the Pond

“SHOULD BE ON EVERY ROCK FAN’S WISH LIST” - NEWBURY TODAY

British Blues Awards Accolades
Young Artist of the Year (2011)
Best Female Vocalist (2012 + 2013)
Guitarist of the Year (2013 + 2014)
Guitar World 11th Best Guitar album of the Decade (2019)

CHANTEL McGREGOR is an example of British Rock at its very best

In previous years, Chantel stepped out in the pro-musician world and her stunning live performances demonstrated that she had the ability to perform rock for the new age, played by a musician born with an effortless virtuosity. Since then, she has built a loyal and growing fan base who follow her every move.

If you measure an artist’s prospects by the company they keep, then Chantel has certainly been moving in the right direction. Chantel was invited to perform with Joe Bonamassa on two of his UK tours and the pair remain good friends to this day after non-stop sell out shows.

Chantel is now writing for her next studio album, and is exclusively debuting some of the new tracks on her current UK tour. These are very special one-off shows not to be missed.

Chantel stated, ‘I’m over the moon to be back out on tour, the last couple of years have been incredibly tough for everyone in the music industry and it’s just so wonderful to be able to play live music in front of great crowds once again’.

GUEST SUPPORT RAMBLIN’ PREACHERS!

Ramblin Preachers’ influences are firmly set in the southern rock vibe. Guitarist James Ives and Lead Singer / Guitarist Ross Connor are clearly tone chasers and that is very transparent in ‘Separate Ways’ where the rhythmical and sonic element is so important. With arena-like power, relatable songwriting and a face melting live show they aim to continue their success with their debut album ‘Sins & Virtues’.

Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-Winning group Arrested Development tour to The Factory Live this summer

For the last twenty years, Arrested Development has performed sold-out concerts in literally every part of the world. In September, 2019, the band was given an award at the Black Music Honors Awards. This award acknowledges Artists who have made a significant contribution to African American Music. The band continue to release new music and find new success in different corners of the globe. Their shows are a celebration of life. Experiencing an Arrested Development concert is an uplifting and spiritual event wrapped into one big party.

It’s been more than twenty years since a new group called Arrested Development slammed the gangsta dominated world of hip hop with defiant lyrics of hope. Apparently the world was ready for the change as AD became the first ever hip-hop artist to receive the “best new artist” Grammy, (a distinction it still maintains today in that category). In addition, the group also received a Grammy award for “best rap single” for their anthemic prayer-like hit song, Tennessee. The song has gone on to be named as one of the 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in the top 100 Greatest Songs of the 90’s by VH1.

Money came in but not for precious stones and big cars. Instead, these pioneers of the conscious rap game took one big step for mankind by giving back and becoming the first African American artists to donate money to Nelson Mandela and the ANC. They used their voices and their status to the benefit of many underprivileged brothers and sisters around the world.

With the success of the single Mr Wendal, Arrested Development brought the issue of homelessness to the forefront. The group donated half of the royalty earnings to the National Coalition of the Homeless. The movie, X, went on to become one of Spike Lee’s most highly acclaimed works, and the Arrested Development song, Revolution, would forever be associated with one of the most important movies in black culture.

“One of the greatest hip-hop acts of all time” – VH1

Short Sharp Scratch is the music of Brighton based songwriter/producer Jak Chantler. Funky synth pop featuring virtuoso synth and keys from Mo Pleasure, former Musical director of Earth Wind and Fire and keys/Bass player to Micheal Jackson, Ray Charles.

'Total ear worm... such a groove... Jak Chantler channels his inner Prince!'
Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6 Music

RETURN TO STEELTOWN: THE 40 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

‘Steeltown’ was the second studio album by Big Country, recorded at ABBA’s Polar Studios in Stockholm with production from Steve Lillywhite. Released in October, 1984 Bruce Watson remembers the time very well, amid the nationwide strife back in the UK, fully in the grip of the Miners Strike: “We started work on Steeltown back in June 1984 at Abba’s studio. My Dad was a miner, so what we did was knuckle down to hard work for six weeks”.

Regarded by many as a classic, the multi-million selling ‘Steeltown’ went straight to the #1 slot in the UK album charts. Big Country will be performing songs from the album as well as the classic hits and live favourites including: ’Fields of Fire’, ‘In A Big Country’, ‘Chance’, ‘Wonderland’, ‘Look Away’ and many more.

Formed in 1981 by guitar playing founder members, Stuart Adamson and Bruce Watson, both native of the band’s hometown Dunfermline in Scotland, the duo were Initially driven by a shared vision of widescreen guitar melody, harmony and lyric. The classic Big Country sound was further enhanced later that summer by the arrival of drummer Mark Brzezickiand and bass player Tony Butler.

Big Country are: Bruce Watson (guitars/vocals), Mark Brzezicki (drums/vocals), Jamie Watson (guitars/vocals), Simon Hough (vocals/guitar) and Gil Allan (bass).

ICONIC BRITPOP ARTIST THE BLUETONES LIVE IN WORTHING - THE FULL BAND EXPERIENCE

The Bluetones first came to prominence in 1995, when their debut release ‘Are You Blue Or Are You Blind’ broke into the Top 40. The single proved to be the launching pad for a run that saw 14 hit singles and 6 albums follow on from it including Slight Return, Sleazy Bed Track and Bluetonic.

From thereon, the band, made up of brothers Mark and Scott Morriss alongside Adam Devlin and Eds Chesters, enjoyed considerable UK and Ireland successes, extending out across into Europe and Japan, before taking a hiatus in 2011 that lasted for 4 years.

Since then they have re-established themselves as one of the UK’s most consistently entertaining live acts, regularly touring their extensive catalogue to their army of devoted fans.

2024 will see the release of the first new Bluetones material in 14 years, and promises to be as exciting a year for the group as they’ve ever enjoyed. A renaissance that will see the four original band members take in the summer festivals before a full UK tour in the autumn/winter of 2024.

“The Bluetones run the gamut from classic indie-pop to psychadelic- tinged rock with unselfconscious ease” – The Scotsman

“A band tied to their Brit Pop past but with tunes that begin to transcend it too” – Louder Than War

WITH SUPPORTING ARTIST ALEX FRANCIS

Alex Francis is rapidly gaining recognition with his unique mix of modern pop and timeless soul, captivating audiences in the UK, Europe, and beyond. His extraordinary talent has led him to tour with iconic musicians including Stereophonics, Alanis Morissette and Sting. Alex’s skills were further highlighted on “Hold On” an official duet with Melanie C, adding to his already notable body of work.

As well as having over 30 million Spotify streams, his energetic sound and compelling stage charisma have earned accolades from prestigious platforms such as BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio and BBC Radio 2. He has performed on renowned festival stages across the world including the SXSW Festival in Austin, Liverpool Sound City, the IOW Festival and Madrid’s MadCool Festival.

Guided by Grammy Award winning producer Mark Taylor, Alex Francis spent most of last year focused primarily on composing new music but he also undertook a successful series of solo shows in New York City and contributed an original song to the highly praised Cher album “Christmas.”

“Incredible voice, incredible production & a wonderful songwriter” Charlie Ashcroft, Amazing Radio

“The perfect intersect between grit and polish” Belwood Music

“Alex’s music combines folk and soul with a hypnotic, modern funk melded together through his rustic, beautifully rough voice.” The Sound Sniffer

“Quietly inspirational” CLASH

With a career spanning more than three decades and a back catalogue packed with groove classics, Shakatak have enjoyed a level of success and career longevity rarely achieved in contemporary music

The year 2022 was the 40th anniversary of their biggest hit album and single Night Birds.

Because of the nature of their music their fan base is far reaching while always retaining an “underground” element. This paradox sees the band, who are known primarily as serious musicians, enjoying both high cult status and instant recognition as a household name.

Their many hits include the singles Down on the Street, Easier Said than Done, Invitations, Dark is the Night, Feels Like the Right Time and, of course, Night Birds.

The Factory Live are delighted to welcome back the six-piece line-up after their roof-raising performance in 2023, featuring original members: Bill Sharpe, Jill Saward, Roger Odell and George Anderson.

AN INTIMATE GIG WITH THE LONGEST-RUNNING FEMALE GROUP IN HISTORY

When you hear the name, The Three Degrees, you immediately think of their most famous song, When Will I See You Again, a major hit record throughout the world, topping the chart in the U.S.A. The UK, Japan and most European countries, earning the trio every conceivable accolade at the time — not to mention enough Gold records to make Fort Knox a little envious!

More than five decades on, the threesome has retained their precise vocal qualities, and, in between, they have amassed an impressive list of hit records.

In 1972, they aligned their recording fate with Gamble and Huff’s Philadelphia International label and hit the charts in 1972 with Dirty Ol’ Man. Soon after came The Sound of Philadelphia, which featured the ladies with MFSB. The following year produced their biggest hit When Will I See You Again.

“The whole Philadelphia Sound was the brainchild of Kenny (Gamble) and Leon (Huff),” Valerie explains. “They wrote and produced most of the hits for Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, The O’Jays, Billy Paul and The Jacksons among many others.”

During their 3 years with Philadelphia International, they enjoyed a good measure of success, the hits kept coming with “Year Of Decision”, “Take Good Care Of Yourself” & “Toast of Love”

It was during this era that the threesome made their biggest forward strides. A great deal of attention has been given to the fact that Prince Charles, now King Charles III publicly acclaimed The Three Degrees as his favourite group… Charlie’s Angels, as they were tagged! “It was a great feeling…a feeling of awe” is how Valerie remembers this accolade.

In 1978 they teamed up with Giorgio Moroder (he of Donna Summer fame) and a new string of hits followed. “Giving Up, Giving In”, “My Simple Heart”, “The Runner” and the lush ballad, “Woman In Love”

The Three Degrees can still make the claim as being the longest-running female vocal group in history and they show no signs of slowing down!

The Three Degrees are Valerie Holiday, Freddie Pool & Jessie Wagner

JOHNNY HATES JAZZ “THE BAND THAT NEVER TOURED”

Johnny Hates Jazz, comprising Clark Datchler (songwriting, vocals, keyboards) and Mike Nocito (production, engineering, guitars), achieved prominence in the late 1980s with a string of hits, notably "Shattered Dreams.”

Released in March 1987, the song reached top 5 in the UK, mainland Europe, Asia, and secured the second position in Japan. This was followed by global successes like the anti-war anthem "I Don’t Want To Be A Hero,", “Turn Back The Clock" (featuring Kim Wilde), “Heart Of Gold", and "Don’t Say It’s Love."

In 1988, “Shattered Dreams" reached number 2 on the US Billboard chart and topped the US Adult Contemporary chart. That same year, the album "Turn Back The Clock" entered the UK charts at number 1, selling over four million copies and achieving triple-platinum status.

After parting ways at their peak, Johnny Hates Jazz reunited in 2010 and released the album "Magnetized" in 2013, the title track becoming an instant radio hit in the UK. In 2018, the band marked the 30th Anniversary of “Turn Back The Clock" with a special edition featuring new acoustic versions of every song. Their 2020 release,
"Wide Awake," drawn on inspiration from their musical roots in the 1970s.

In addition, Clark has also co-written new material for Mike and The Mechanics with Genesis legend Mike Rutherford.

Now, for the first time in 36 years, Johnny Hates Jazz will be embarking on their first ever headline tour of the UK and overseas. With a brand-new show, surrounded by world-class musicians, they’re ready to captivate audiences across the globe

THE FACTORY LIVE AND SOLID ENTERTAINMENT ARE DELIGHTED TO WELCOME CONNOR SELBY AND HIS BAND TO WORTHING

Connor Selby is one of the brightest talents on the UK blues scene; incredibly he was voted "Young Artist of the Year" at the UK Blues Awards for three consecutive years. He has an impressive venue checklist, including Wembley Stadium, where he opened for The Who in July 2019 and has since gone on to play Hyde Park, London, on a bill with Pearl Jam, Stereophonics and Johnny Marr in the summer of 2022.

Raised in an Essex village, he has trodden a path less travelled. From early years in Connecticut, USA, as a young child to Dubai, UAE, aged ten to fourteen, and Essex either side, with those young eyes soaked up the travels and the changes passing him by.

One thing that kept with him was his burgeoning love of American roots music. "I got interested in not just the music itself but the history and everything around it," he says. "I love the directness, the simplicity and earthiness of it," he adds. "I love really how down-to-earth it is both lyrically and musically. I think with the blues, it's fundamentally about very basic human emotions. Things like sorrow and pride and exploring the way we deal with everyday situations and problems."

As a teenager, he devoured the music of Eric Clapton and Ray Charles - "Ray completely reshaped me as a person and the way I thought about music." But he also draws influence from old Delta records to soul artists like Sam Cooke, Bill Withers and the Stax sound to Jazz singers such as Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra as well as singer-songwriters; Van Morrison, Townes van Zandt, Bob Dylan, Nick Drake and contemporary artists like Ray LaMontagne, Norah Jones and Foy Vance.

WITH SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST ALEX FRANCIS

Alex Francis is rapidly gaining recognition with his unique mix of modern pop and timeless soul, captivating audiences in the UK, Europe, and beyond. His extraordinary talent has led him to tour with iconic musicians including Stereophonics, Alanis Morissette and Sting. Alex’s skills were further highlighted on “Hold On” an official duet with Melanie C, adding to his already notable body of work.

As well as having over 30 million Spotify streams, his energetic sound and compelling stage charisma have earned accolades from prestigious platforms such as BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio and BBC Radio 2. He has performed on renowned festival stages across the world including the SXSW Festival in Austin, Liverpool Sound City, the IOW Festival and Madrid’s MadCool Festival.

Guided by Grammy Award winning producer Mark Taylor, Alex Francis spent most of last year focused primarily on composing new music but he also undertook a successful series of solo shows in New York City and contributed an original song to the highly praised Cher album “Christmas.”

“Incredible voice, incredible production & a wonderful songwriter” Charlie Ashcroft, Amazing Radio

“The perfect intersect between grit and polish” Belwood Music

“Alex’s music combines folk and soul with a hypnotic, modern funk melded together through his rustic, beautifully rough voice.” The Sound Sniffer

“Quietly inspirational” CLASH

“A virtual carnival of sound that’s high on energy"

Tankus the Henge have built their reputation on unforgettable song writing, spectacular live performances and relentless hard work, playing hundreds of shows across Europe and building a devoted fan base along the way.

Their funk-fuelled repertoire is wildly eclectic, ranging from New Orleans inspired swing to heavy rock riffs, and since their beginnings in the ratty alleyways of London’s Soho, the band has evolved into a wild groove machine.

Musically inspired by bands from the British invasion of the 60s and artists such as Tom Waits, Blur, Randy Newman and Queens of the Stone Age, and with lyrics influenced by 20th Century American Literature, specifically the Beat Generation and Gonzo journalism, Tankus the Henge defy categorisation. Their hair-raising show, like no other, has to be seen and heard to be believed. Like a psychedelic, rock n roll octopus – only with four more legs.

Buy the ticket, take the ride.

“That’s wonderful, ..I love that. It reminds me of a mixture of early Kinks, Squeeze and a bit of Blur mashed in. His voice is his own, ...so great. I love it.” (Smiling Makes The Day Go Quicker) - Dave Davies – The Kinks

“Like The Clash from New Orleans” - Nikolaj Torp Larsen – The Specials

"....a virtual carnival of sound that’s high on energy and deep on soul. With copious helpings of R&B blues, funk, disco, Django, a dose of Dexy’s, a drop of Ray Davies and a pinch of Madness emerging throughout the eleven tracks – it’s an exciting mélange of sound." - Simon Wells (The Guardian)

Huey Morgan: The Fun Lovin’ Criminal - An Evening of Music and Conversation 

You may have encountered the dynamic personality of Huey Morgan in many ways. Frontman, radio and television broadcaster, author and DJ, Huey is many things at once.

Coming to prominence as the frontman and driving force of the eclectic American Rap/Rock outfit Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Morgan led the band from 1993 - 2021. Best known for the hit record Scooby Snacks, Fun Lovin’ Criminals released 6 albums between 1996 and 2010 and sold over 10 million records. 

As host of The Huey Show on BBC Radio 6 since 2008, Morgan is a cherished voice on national radio in the UK, where he hosts a mix of Hip Hop, Soul, Punk, Funk, Rock and everything in between to his listeners.

A charismatic, authentic, passionate, and popular renegade himself, Huey’s groove is infectious. And now he’s heading out on his first solo tour – mixing music and chat - so fans can get up close and personal with Huey Morgan - The Fun Lovin' Criminal. 

Standard Seated Tickets: £27
VIP Seated Tickets £65 (Early venue access + Pre Show Meet and Greet)

The band from the 60’s that just keeps giving

Featuring Thijs Van Leer, Pierre Van Der Linden, Menno Gootjes and Udo Pannekeet, Focus return to European concert stages during 2023/24.

Fresh from the studio where they are recording their eagerly awaited new album, they will traverse Europe to give their loyal fans what they always want - a good time, and timeless music. Each song breathtakingly unique, and each performance different to the one before.

How much longer will Focus tour? We have had 50 years of this amazingly spectacular show, and Focus have achieved so much in this time span. From Polydor's record plant closing to other bands to press nothing but Focus for ten days to meet demand, to being a favourite of Bob Harris on The Old Grey Whistle Test, and to holding positions in the UK top ten charts in both singles and albums.

And now for the interesting facts of Focus: Focus have featured in the orchestra pit for Victor Spinetti’s musical Hair; have claimed a knighthood; soundtracked on a 2010 football World Cup commercial featuring Wayne Rooney; and not forgetting that Hocus Pocus was featured in the iconic car chase sequence, after the bank heist in 2017 movie Baby Driver and also featured in Disney’s Classic TROLLS WORLD TOUR Movie 2020.

The men of Focus are looking forward to seeing you all on their ‘Hocus Pocus Tour’ at their favourite venues, and a few exciting new ones too.

AN energetic, subversive and playful space between rave and prog rock

Attention Humans! This is HENGE.
We are not from this world.
We bring you music from distant planets.
We offer this gift for the edification of humankind… so that eventually your species may put an end to war and set up new homes in space.

Extra-terrestrial joymongers - HENGE - have been delighting audiences in the UK and Europe since they landed on Planet Earth nine years ago. Their scintillating live performances earned them ‘Best Live Act’ at the Independent Festival Awards and they have since cemented their reputation with three acclaimed albums, numerous tours and regular main-stage festival appearances.

Their music escapes definition, but occupies a space between rave and prog rock that nobody knew existed. It is energetic, subversive and invigoratingly playful, jovially breaking new ground. Ultimately, these intrepid creatures are spreading a message of hope which leaves audiences feeling amused and uplifted in equal measures.

“Unquestionably one of the most unique bands currently releasing new music”
The Most Radicalist

“You can’t resist these intergalactic sounds”
Slam Magazine

THE KING OF SOUL GENO WASHINGTON RETURNS TO THE FACTORY LIVE, THIS TIME ARMED WITH THE FULL RAM JAM BAND!

Geno originates from Evansville in Indiana, USA and first came to England in the 1960's as part of the US Air Force. His love of Blues and Soul music soon found him jamming with local bands in and around Ipswich and eventually led him to London where he caused a sensation singing with top R&B acts Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames and Zoot Money's Big Roll Band at the legendary Flamingo Club in Soho. The rest, as they say, is history.

Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band very quickly became established as the most exciting live band in Britain, regularly topping the bill over World famous artistes, as nobody in their right mind wanted to go on stage after a Geno show!

His live shows were immortalised in two of the biggest selling albums of the 60’s - "Hand Clappin' Foot Stompin' Funky Butt Live" and "Hipsters Flipsters and Finger Poppin' Daddies". His status as the undisputed "King of Soul" was cemented forever by Kevin Rowland and Dexy's Midnight Runners in the 1980’s with the World-wide No.1 smash hit single "Geno", which paid homage to the great man himself and is still played regularly today on national radio.

Throughout the years Geno and his band have continued to tour extensively all over the World and have released several highly acclaimed albums and singles. His latest live double album simply entitled "It's Geno Time", recorded at the legendary Half Moon in Putney, is widely regarded as his best work to date: you only have to listen to the audience reaction to know that Geno has lost none of his magic as he and the band deliver a blistering set of Soul classics to a wild crowd who wouldn't let them off stage!

"CONTEMPORARY BLUES ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2024" UK BLUES AWARD

Alice Armstrong is an award-winning singer-songwriter and entertainer from Surrey, UK, known for her impressive vocal range, dynamic songwriting and unmatched stage presence.
In 2024 so far, Armstrong has been voted Contemporary Blues Artist of the Year at the UK Blues Awards, been played on BBC Radio 2 and is a common addition to Joe Bonamassa’s personal Spotify playlists.

An Alice Armstrong show promises a soulful, genre-busting performance packed with world class musicianship and wry British repartee. Her personal and provocative content is heavily infused with soul, blues, funk, rock and jazz, and is served with an enigmatic performance and audience interaction reminiscent of the likes of B.B. King, Koko Taylor, Janis Joplin and Tina Turner (with a touch of Maria Callas).

"Really loving that vocal" Craig Charles, BBC Radio 2

WITH SUPPORT FROM LEE AINLEY’S BLUES STORM

Fronted by an unusual pairing of mother and daughter, this musical powerhouse brings you original tracks with sounds firmly rooted in blues history but free from the restrictions of any traditional format. The unique vocal pairing of Lee Ainley and Tori Mai Hobbs-Ainley showcases tight harmonies wrought from close family bonds and a solid musical pedigree from both maternal and paternal lines.

Lee and Tori Mai are fearless warriors of original and exciting music. Their songwriting delves into the deep substrata of solid rock with gritty vocals delivering a seam of pure gold. They create complex and beautiful harmonies that are both striking in their originality and flawlessly blended. Hailing from Sussex, England this band has a supreme skill set which reflects in the polished fullness of the songs and performances. Songs are constructed with each band member contributing their parts driven by mutual inspiration from initial ideas.

The next groundbreaking album release is scheduled for Autumn 2024. The band has added keyboards to the line-up bringing an even more varied soundscape to work within.

JOY. Present

RED RICHARDSON + support

Red Richardson is a critically acclaimed stand up comedian, writer, actor and podcaster and is now recognised as one of the most exciting new comics in The UK. He has twice appeared on The Stand Up Sketch Show on ITV2, is a regular joke writer for ‘8 out of Ten Cats’, ‘8 out of Ten Cats does Countdown’ and ‘Live at The Comedy Store’ on Comedy Central and has written on Mock The Week. Ages 16+, advance tickets £16 + fees.

AN UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL PERFORMANCE WITH WEST END STAR KERRY ELLIS, blending MUSICAL hits, ORIGINAL SONGS AND CHRISTMAS SPECIALS

After her spellbinding performance with us in Worthing last year, we are delighted to welcome back Kerry Ellis to The Factory Live for a bespoke intimate concert that’s forms a very special part of our Festive season.

Performing to an all-seated audience of just 150 lucky ticket holders, Kerry will be singing a variety of much loved musical hits that truly defy gravity from her illustrious career on stage as well as soaring original songs. This special evening also provides the rare opportunity to hear Kerry perform a variety of thrilling festive favourites in the build up to Christmas.

Recognised as the leading lady of West End musicals, Kerry originated the role of Meat, in Queen’s We Will Rock You and was the first British Elphaba in the West End smash, Wicked, for which Kerry won the 2008 Whatsonstage.com Award for ‘Best Takeover in a Role’. She then immediately transferred to Broadway and played Elphaba at the Gershwin Theater, where she won the Broadway.com Audience Award for Favourite Female Breakthrough Performance. Her many other leading role credits include Nancy in Oliver! at Drury lane, Eliza Doolittle My Fair Lady, Ellen in Miss Saigon and Fantine in Les Miserables.

Kerry’s first major CD release was the amazing Wicked in Rock, a collaboration with long time friend and Queen guitarist, Brian May. Kerry’s success as solo artist has seen her fill the London Paladium, Royal Albert Hall and major international venues across the globe.

THE biggest-selling black group in uk pop history TOUR TO THE FACTORY LIVE THIS CHRISTMAS

With original vocalists Chris Amoo and Dave Smith, The Real Thing and their full live band are back on the road with their latest tour, promoting their first new album of original material in 44 years “A Brand New Day” - number three on the Amazon Best Sellers list.

Iconic songs of the 70s and 80s, “You To Me Are Everything”, “Can’t Get By Without You” and “Can You Feel The Force” were number one and top ten hits respectively and formed a huge part of music culture. Today these timeless tracks receive millions of plays every month on Spotify and are featured daily on all major UK radio stations.

Still so widely celebrated as artists, the band recently had a hit movie released ‘Everything’ which played nationally in cinemas and was aired across BBC Television and Channel 4. The landmark new music documentary charted the rise of Liverpool’s musical pioneers, who fought discrimination to become the biggest-selling black group in UK pop history. THE REAL THING are still undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with.

Cutting Crew Trio
40th Anniversary Tour 2025

Nick van Eede formed Cutting Crew in 1985 and within two years this Grammy nominated, Anglo-Canadian band had scored Multiple worldwide hits including of course, their 1987 USA #1, the timeless, majestic “(I Just) Died in Your Arms”.

The song has earned countless prestigious awards including seven million radio plays in the USA alone! Many years of hard touring has kept their brand fresh as a daisy witnessed by inclusion in countless movies and TV shows like The Lego Batman movie, USA Super Bowl and Stranger Things!!

On stage (in this superb trio line-up) Nick teams up with long-time acclaimed CC guitarist and singer Gareth Moulton, joined by Tom Arnold (Steve Harley band, Wang Chung, Herbie Flowers Band) on keyboards, vocals and rocking percussion as they continue performing their anthemic hit songs like “I’ve Been in Love Before” and “One for the Mockingbird”.

They also ingeniously arrange and play some surprisingly discerning covers alongside the coolest songs from their six album collection, with fascinating and revealing stories thrown in, plus meet and greet after the shows… This truly is a memorable night of music, laughter and memories.

HARDCORE PUNK BAND ANTI NOWHERE LEAGUE TEAR UP THE FACTORY LIVE FOR THE FIRST TIME!

Join original frontman Animal and his band for a rip-roaring night with smash hits “Streets Of London”, “I Hate… People” and of course “SO WHAT” the killer track that was covered by metal giants Metallica - who Animal joined up on stage TWICE to perform it alongside!

Anti-Nowhere League set out on the road in 1980 to prove they could be the worst band on Gods earth - loud, violent, obnoxious yobbos with one mission... to get banned from every TV show, radio station and newspapers as possible, just for a laugh.

They were hated by the general public as well as 'real' musicians who thought they were a disgrace to the music business (and of course the fact they were pulling more people in their live shows than they were)... with numerous encounters with the authorities they continued to play and release new material away from the public eye.

In this day and age it does not seem quite as big a deal as it was back then when they stood alone, now a few of the 'real' bands have taken up the 'flag' to be original with attitude... long may independent bands continue keeping the music live and real... long live the League!

Now the band are firing on all cylinders, touring with bands such as Motorhead and Rancid and playing the big festivals like Download, Sonisphere and Rebellion. The band are proving Punk is the last music rebellion and is a major music force to be reckoned with!

The Drifters are back on the road in the UK performing their classic hits from the last six decades

The legendary group have been inducted into the Rock & Roll hall of fame, performed for the President of the United States and in 2004 were listed in the top 100 ‘Greatest Artists of All Time’ by Rolling Stone magazine.

Don’t miss their brand-new tour performing all the classic hits such as ‘Saturday Night at the Movies', ‘You’re ‘More Than A Number,’ ‘Come on Over to My Place’, ‘Up On The Roof,’ ‘Under the Boardwalk’, ‘Kissin In The Back Row’, ‘Save The Last Dance For Me’, ‘Down On The Beach,’ ‘Hello Happiness’ and many, many more!

Created in 1953 by George Treadwell and Clyde McPhatter, George Treadwell managed The Drifters and laid the foundation of what would make them one of the greatest groups of all time. Clyde McPhatter was the lead singer of the group that also saw numerous members over the years but two others stood out above the rest. Johnny Moore and Ben E King.

After George’s untimely death in 1967, it was down to his widow Faye to continue with the group and to determine the direction they would take. Faye took the Drifters onto great achievements that saw the group grow to well and truly become a household name.

The Beat live: Original British Ska at it’s very finest

The band crossed over fluidly between soul, reggae, pop and punk, and from these disparate pieces they created an infectious dance rhythm. Along with their contemporaries The Specials, The Selecter, and Madness, The Beat became an overnight sensation and one of the most popular and influential bands of the British SKA movement.

By Christmas of 1979, The Beat were riding high in the UK charts with their first single, a smoking remake of the classic Smokey Robinson tune Tears of a Clown.

Over the course of the next five years The Beat toured relentlessly and released three studio albums: “I Just Can’t Stop It”, “Wh’appen”, both reaching number 3 in The UK album charts and “Special Beat Service”. The band toured the world, touring with such artists as David Bowie, The Police, REM, The Clash, The Talking Heads, The Pretenders, and The Specials, to name but a few.

The Beat kept scoring hits with tunes that have now become so popular that it’s hard to remember a time when they didn’t exist, such as Mirror in the Bathroom, Hands Off… She’s Mine, Too Nice To Talk To, Save it for Later, I Confess, Stand Down Margaret, and their serene cover of Andy William’s Can’t Get Used To Losing You.

The Beat featuring Ranking Jnr continue to perform all the classic hits in their dynamic live shows.

WITH ELECTRICITY IN HIS FINGERTIPS, FELIX RABIN AND HIS BAND WILL SET THE STAGE ALIGHT WITH THIS SOARING BLUES ROCK EXPERIENCE

Félix Rabin's musical universe stems from a tension between the flamboyant stage presence of the guitar hero and the melancholy solitude of the songwriter.

This polarity is particularly well illustrated by the fragility of a voice seeking to make its way through the density of the instrumental textures surrounding it, which suddenly gives way under the force of the storm, leaving the way clear to the creative instinct of the soloist.

​Marked by the influence of the likes of Gary Clark Jr. or John Mayer, Félix Rabin is deeply rooted in pop-rock tinted-blues, getting funky at times, in a long-standing tradition having its musical origins in the excesses of the musical icons of the sixties and seventies, but now with the airs of a “good boy”, an introvert loner, with an incandescent frenzy in his soul.

After winning the prize of the “best act” at Giants of Rock Festival early 2020, in America he made his first real record with the help of Ross Hogarth, a Californian producer who has worked with the likes of Van Halen, Ziggy Marley and REM.

Having been accepted by the American scene, Félix then looked for the blessing of the British. In the country of Pink Floyd and Michael Kiwanuka, he first played in a few small clubs, then step by step progressed to bigger stages. The band Wishbone Ash invited Félix to join them on their UK tour.

He has recently released his first album "Pogboy", an album of six titles built around his titanic guitar playing, in which he takes his inspiration from the masters, while at the same time affirming his independence from them.