Hastings Whats On Listings - Alphabetically ordered Hastings events

The funkiest band ever to come from Dundee, or Scotland for that matter. They're a bit long in the tooth these days but they can still recapture that Sly Stone/Isley Brothers summer spirit in their current set.

26 Sep at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Belinda Carlisle

Anthemic pop and rock by the Californian singer-songwriter of hits such as 'Heaven is a Place on Earth', 'We Got the Beat' and 'Our Lips are Sealed'.

3 Oct at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Ben Phillips

The prankster on tour.

21 Oct at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Big Band At The Kino

4 May at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Black Star Riders

New hard rock project from former Thin Lizzy members Ricky Warwick, Damon Johnson, Scott Gorham and Marco Mendoza (along with Alice Cooper/Megadeth drummer Jimmy DeGrasso).

22 Oct at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Blakeley & Son Album Preview

The rare opportunity to experience new music, good fun, past friends, all in the lovely setting of manor barn.

This show will feature new music from our upcoming as yet unannounced album, and guest musicians we hold in high regard.

Behind the scenes we have started working on a new album and want to test some of our new material in a concert environment. We'd like you to be there and share the experience!

Tickets £9 in advance, £10 on the door.

14 Jun at Manor Barn, Bexhill-on-Sea

Blods Comedy Night

Blods comedy nights are back with an even bigger line up than before! 6 comedians and a compare! Join us for an evening of laughter and fun with the entertainment supplied by 6 extremely funny semi-professional comedians that hail from the likes of Komedia - London Brighton - the Comedy Club in London and across the south east! Book early as this will sell out.

14 Jun at The Blods Little Theatre, Bexhill-on-sea

Calexico and Iron & Wine

The ninth studio album from Calexico, The Thread That Keeps Us is a timely snapshot of the Arizona-bred band: a family portrait capturing their stylistic variety and unpredictability while still findingsolace in limitless creativity. In bringing the album to life, vocalist/guitarist Joey Burns and drummerJohn Convertino found a spiritual home in unusual surroundings-not in Arizona, but on theNorthern California coast in a home-turned-studio called the Panoramic House. Built from debrisand shipyard-salvaged timber-and dubbed "The Phantom Ship" by the band-the grandiose houseand its edge-of-the-world-like ambience soon made their way into the songs. The specter of California also had a powerful effect: as both dream state and nightmare, its infinite duality ismirrored in the music, giving Calexico a new direction and new edge. With less polish and more gritthan ever before, The Thread That Keeps Us both honors enduring traditions and reveals Calexico's confidence in songwriting, ultimately setting a whole new standard for the band.

As heard on the album's lead single and opening track, the drama of the landscape directly impactedthe making of The Thread That Keeps Us. Driven by sing-song melody and galloping rhythms, "End ofthe World with You" discovers an unlikely romanticism in volatile times. With its lyrics illuminating"Love in the age of the extremes," the track is the perfect intro to an album that endlessly exploresthe contrast between bright and dark, hope and fear.

Working with their longtime engineer Craig Schumacher, Calexico co-produced The Thread ThatKeeps Us, gathering musicians from across the globe to dream up an earthy yet expansive soundspiked with jagged guitar tones and flashes of distortion. "There's a little more chaos and noise inthe mix than what we've done in the past," Burns points out. Although that chaos has much to dowith "where we're at right now as a planet," it also echoes Calexico's dedication to constant experimentation. "Whenever we're writing and we come up with something that feels too familiar, someone will end up saying, 'That feels good, but let's keep going and see what else we canuncover,'" Burns says. "It's been really important to the arc of this band's evolution for us to alwayskeep on trying new things."

Like "End of the World with You," much of The Thread That Keeps Us captures the anxieties and unease of living in tumultuous times. But while the album draws a kinetic energy from all that uncertainty, its lyrics unfold with a literary nuance and sense of setting and character. "Instead of writing straight-up protest songs, I want to tell stories," Burns says. Largely inspired by his wanderings around Northern California during the album's production, the narratives embedded inThe Thread That Keeps Us reflect on displacement, transitory existence, and-in Burns's words-"returning to your home after being gone for some time and seeing how things have changed, andmaybe not in the best way."

As the exact embodiment of that theme, "Thrown to the Wild" delivers one of the most mesmerizing moments on The Thread That Keeps Us. With its gritty but poetic storytelling, the song opens on a downtown bus station late at night, its sleepy rhythms and atmospheric haze intensifyingthe bleakness of the scene (sample lyric: "Home's waiting like a motherless child"). From there,"Thrown to the Wild" slips into a glorious frenzy of hummed harmonies, sprawling guitar lines, andJacob Valenzuela's sorrowful trumpet playing, the effect both hypnotic and jarring. "We wanted thesecond part of the song to just open into this sea of chaos," says Burns, adding: "Sometimes chaos can be a good thing."

Eclectic in sound and feeling, The Thread That Keeps Us also offers the measured fury of "Bridge to Nowhere," the triumphant grooves of the Spanish-sung "Flores y Tamales," the meditative rhythms and jangly guitar riffs of "Another Space." On "The Town & Miss Lorraine," shimmering tones anddelicate mandolin melodies play against the darkly cinematic mood of the lyrics ("Sliding into the sea/With cynicism and rum/Watching Miss Lorraine/Smoking alone with the moon"). The mostbrutal track on The Thread That Keeps Us, "Dead in the Water" builds a thrilling menace from itssnarling guitar riffs, frantic piano rhythms, and piercing lyrics penned for what Burns describes as"the antagonist to the story of the album-a kind of monster" ("Don't try to look away or stop me in my path/I make the law and I decree a new kind of wrath"). And woven throughout The Thread That Keeps Us are a series of instrumental interludes, including the lilting folk of "Unconditional Waltz" and the dreamy psychedelia of "Spinball." "Going into making the album, the only thing Ireally knew for sure was that I wanted there to be moments that felt free and spontaneous-just these moments of no time, no lyrics, no agenda," says Burns.

One of the most stirring tracks on The Thread That Keeps Us, "Girl in the Forest" spins a gentle fable from its near despair over the state of the planet ("Well the world was spinning so fast, nobody took the time"). "That song wouldn't have been written unless I was sitting next to my daughter Twyla,who was humming along as I was making up this melody," says Burns. "For months we tried finishing the lyrics together; I was leading with this idea about environmentalism and protesters inthe forest, and I thought there could be some sort of spirit who appears. And then my daughter told me, 'Yeah, that's cool-but maybe it's just a girl who's friends with all the animals.'"

With "Girl in the Forest," The Thread That Keeps Us displays a sensibility that's long informed Calexico's songwriting: a transcendentalist infatuation with the wild beauty of nature, a fascination deepened during their time at Panoramic House. "Being up there on the mountain and taking walkson the shore, and even swimming in the cold water, we couldn't help but be inspired by nature,"says Convertino. "Our love for our earth, our home, and the future of our children came into focuseven more, giving the inspiration and desire to give back something that's positive and beautiful andlife-affirming."

In that life-affirming spirit, Calexico decided to end The Thread That Keeps Us with a moment of fragile optimism. Described by Burns as "a love song for my kids," the piano-laced, sweetly swaying"Music Box" speaks to preserving dreams in a troubled reality. "Right now we're at the edge of another potential crisis unfolding, and it's haunting every night as you put your kids to sleep," says Burns. "But at the same time, you look into a child's eyes and you see something hopeful, even if they've maybe heard little pieces of what's going on in the news. I think that's pretty much the case with this band: we still have hope, and we're still so excited to be making this music together."

CALEXICO ARE: Joey Burns, John Convertino, Martin Wenk, Jacob Valenzuela, Sergio Mendoza,Jairo Zavala Ruiz, and Scott Colberg.

24 Nov at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Carnival Reggae & Music Afterparty

CARNIVAL REGGAE & MUSIC AFTERPARTY

27 Jul–28 Jul at The Town House, Bexhill-on-Sea

A Case of Death

Crime expert and author John Eddleston and his wife Yvonne lead you through a murder case.

28 Sep at Azur, St Leonards-on-Sea

Celebrating May 1St At Kino-Teatr!

1 May at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Celtic Knot Basket

Use willow to make baskets with a decorative knot pattern on the base.

13 Jul at The Beacon, Hastings

Chaka Demus & Pliers

One Love Festival presents:

Jamaica’s reggae stars Chaka Demus and Pliers are to perform at White Rock Theatre in Hastings on Saturday May 25th playing in the UK for the first time in ten years

Marking the 25th anniversary since Chaka Demus & Pliers exploded onto the UK chart scene in when the duo scored six UK top 40 hits in just fourteen months, including ‘Tease Me’, ‘Murder She

Wrote’, ‘She Don’t Let Nobody’ and their Number 1 hit cover of The Top Notes’ ‘Twist and Shout’.

When Chaka Demus and Pliers teamed-up in 1991 they were already established musicians with successful solo careers.

What followed was an extremely prolific period, with the pair releasing no fewer than three albums in 1992 (‘Gal Wine Wine Wine’, ‘Bad Mind’ and ‘Ruff This Year’) and performing at Reggae Sunsplash in the same year.

International success followed for the duo, with their 1993 single ‘Tease Me’ reaching No.3 during a three month stay on the UK chart, and their album of the same name also reaching No. 1, selling over 500,000 and certified gold in the process.

When their single ‘Twist and Shout’ reached No.1 on the 2nd January 1994, Chaka Demus & Pliers became the first Jamaican act to top the UK single charts in eight years, and the first to have three consecutive Top Five hits.

With a new single and album in the pipeline, Chaka Demus said, “Coming to the UK is very special for us, as the UK is where we had our first hits outside of Jamaica. We still have a lot of new tunes to bring our UK fans, along with all our hits and we can’t wait to perform to all our fans in Hastings as part of One Love Festival 2019 promotional events

Tickets go on sale at 12th Feb available from: www.onelovefestival.co.uk

Opening Chaka Demus & Pliers UK tour dates will be Cardiff’s “clumsiest reggae artist and his hazardous sidekicks” Captain Accident - support DJ by One Love Festival Dan Wiltshire

25 May at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Christopher Cross: Take Me As I Am

Grammy award-winning musician Christopher Cross tours his newest work.

3 Nov at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Circus Zyair

A magical circus experience for all the family, including jugglers, acrobats, magic, high wire, the wheel of death and a whole bunch more colourful acts.

1 May–6 May at The Oval, Hastings

Claire Martin

22 Jun at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Clayson Sings Chanson

7 Jun at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Coffee Concert: Abigail Heath (Clarinet) & Rachael Ueckermann (Piano)

28 Apr at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Coffee Concert: Jon Rattenbury And Brian Ashworth

19 May at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Common Treasury of Adaptable Ideas

A day of inspiration and perspiration at this first community idea showcase event

25 Apr at Azur, St Leonards-on-Sea

Concert

Schumann Fantasiestucke Op.88 Mendelssohn Piano Trio in D minor Dvorak Piano Trio No. 4 in E Minor Dumky

The legendary founder members of Primavera bring to you some of the most endearing works from the piano trio repertoire in the recital room at Fairlight Hall. It’s location is also the perfect backdrop for a sojourn around its magnificent gardens.

Complimentary interval drinks and entrance to the gardens are included in the ticket price.

19 May at Fairlight Hall, Hastings

Count Arthur Strong: Is There Anybody Out There?

Entertaining comedy show that wrestles the big questions in life.

8 Nov at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Curious About Hastings

Have fun discovering Hastings with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Buy in booklet or instant download format.

Are you curious about Hastings? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather? Take one of our self-guided walks with a treasure hunt theme – looping around the better-known sights, as well as some of the more unusual and quirky ones, which combined make Hastings a fabulous place to explore!

You’ll get everything – detailed directions, maps, clues (with answers in the back!), and interesting snippets about the history of Hastings and the people that have shaped it.

Buy in booklet or instant download format (to use on your mobile device or to print at home) and explore in your own time. One booklet is enough for four people of all ages to enjoy.

Enter code Fantastic20 at checkout for a 20% discount on any two or more purchases from Curious About.

Explore, Discover, Enjoy!

29 Mar 2019–31 Dec 2020 at Discovery Playground, Hastings

Damo Suzuki

Japanese avant-rock and krautrock singer-guitarist, best known as the front-man of Can.

28 Jun at The Printworks, Hastings

Dead Ringer For Love

Dead Ringer for Love is the power-packed must see musical spectacular of 2019!This high energy tribute to two of musics most formidable stars is sure to make your Rock N Roll Dreams Come Through as we Turn Back Time to bring you a celebration of the work of Meatloaf and Cher.Let our full live band take you on a journey spanning the careers of two of the eras most globally renowned stars. Combining the epic, operatic goth anthems of Meatloaf and the iconic show-stopping dance hits from the Goddess of Pop, Dead Ringer for Love will have you revelling in power ballads Id Do Anything For Love (But I Wont Do That), Two Out of Three Aint Bad and Just Like Jesse James and dancing to feel-good sensations If I Could Turn Back Time, Strong Enough and Bat Out of Hell.We cant wait to give you More Than You Deserve!

2 Apr at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Dear Zoo

The popular pop-up book by Rod Campbell about Ben and Sally's search for a pet is brought to the stage with puppets and audience participation.

5 May–6 May at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Dirty DC: AC/DC Tribute

Tribute band who have been playing throughout the UK and Europe since 1998.

25 May at Hastings Castle, Hastings

Dr John Cooper Clarke

The legendary Mancunian punk poet, who is a spiritual godfather to the likes of Mike Skinner and Plan B hauls his insatiable laconic wit on tour.

16 May at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Eddie Izzard: Wunderbar

The legendary comedian is back with a brand new show, Wunderbar, which he is touring across the country at 40 venues. Izzard hints that his new show covers everything from talking dogs to animal superheroes.

15 Sep at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Egg-Cellent Easter Holiday Activities!

Come and join in the fun with Easter crafts and activities every day throughout the school holiday. There will be Easter theamed colouring, puzzles and an Easter Egg hunt with prizes!

15 Apr–22 Apr at Waterstones, Hastings

English Heritage Knights and Jousting

13 Jul–14 Jul at Battle Abbey Senior School, Battle

EZ Duzzit Presents Graham Gold Then & Now 5hr Set

The Legend of PEACH at Camden Palace/Koko MR GRAHAM GOLD is coming to Hastings for one night only, get yourself ready for a journey like no other.

11 May–12 May at The Pig In Paradise, Hastings

Faith: The George Michael Legacy

Tribute to the music of George Michael, performing all his biggest hits.

20 Nov at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Fastlove: A Tribute to George Michael

An affectionate celebration of the life and music of George Michael including his early days with Wham!.

7 Jun, 4 Dec at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Fiesta - A Night Of Passion

A night of passion with:International guitarist, Giulio Tampalini performing Rodrigos Concierto de Aranjuezplus guest soloists Thomasin Trezise (soprano) and Ana Leon (flamenco dancer)with Diana Freedmans School of Dance performing Tango Solitaire by local composer Polo PiattiPlus orchestral music from Spain and Latin America

6 Jul at St Mary in the Castle, Hastings

Fisherman's Friends

A nine-man shanty folk group drawing on 200 years of traditional vocal repertoire.

7 Oct at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Garage Nation on the Pier

The biggest outdoor garage event to hit the South East yet… Garage Nation on the Pier! 2999 ravers + YOU!

5 May at Hastings Pier, Hastings

Garage Nation on the Pier Official AFTERPARTY

The official Garage Nation one the pier afterparty!

5 May–6 May at Azur, St Leonards-on-Sea

Gary Numan

Pioneering electro rocker, who's finally getting the recognition he deserves.

23 Sep at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

The Genius Of Duke Ellington

Sarah Moule and Simon Wallace present the music and life of Duke Ellington

13 Oct at St Mary in the Castle, Hastings

Gomez

Gomez tour in celebration of the twentieth anniversary of their album Bring It On.

18 Jul at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Good Times By The Sea

Join us at the seaside on a beautiful summer's Sunday that promises you all the Funk, Soul, Reggae & 'Good Times' you'll ever need!

21 Jul at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

The Grand Olde Opus

A Hastings Spin on a Music City staple, The Grand Olde Opus is a stage concert and variety show featuring the best performers we could wrangle. This first edition is jam-packed with talent. Featuring Liane Carroll, Steve Furst, Blair MacKichan, The Haystingers, Earl Okin, Sam Calver, Roger Hubbard, Dr Savage, Bob Tipler, Thomasine Trezise, Siddy Bennett and many, many more… full of surprises and a guaranteed sell out. Buy your tickets today! Presented by Mike Willis and Glenn Veness.

13 Jul at Opus Theatre, Hastings

Gretchen Peters

Americana from the Nashville singer-songwriter.

22 Nov, 22 Apr at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Gretchen Peters w/her band & The Southern Fried String Quartet

Edge Street Live and De La Warr Pavilion Presents Strings Attached - Gretchen Peters with Her Band and The Southern Fried String Quartet.

22 Apr at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Guns 2 Roses

Welcome to the botanic garden, baby; it's a Guns N' Roses tribute.

22 Nov at St Mary in the Castle, Hastings

Hastings & St Leonards Bunny Hop

Easter-themed activities including an egg hunt and face painting.

6 Apr–22 Apr at St Leonards Showground, St Leonards on Sea

Hastings Comedy Gala

Night of quality comedy with David O'Doherty, Tom Allen, Joe Wilkinson and Zoe Lyons.

24 May at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Hastings Easter Festival

Hastings Easter Festival is a music and arts festival held on Easter Saturday with live music events at the Stade and an art exhibition

20 Apr at The Stade, Hastings

Hastings Reggae Festival 2019

The Hastings Reggae Festival 2019. The BIGGEST EVER Reggae show to hit Hastings. Full line up now released!

27 Jul at Hastings Pier, Hastings

Hastings Theatre Festival

Hastings Theatre Festival is week-long celebration of incredible theatre and powerful storytelling at The Stables Theatre July 1- 7.

2 Jul–7 Jul at The Stables Theatre And Arts Centre, Hastings

Hectic UK Presents Jayline, Starz & Deeza

Hectic UK Presents Jayline, Starz & Deeza 04/05/2019 @ The Pigs Place

4 May–5 May at The Pig In Paradise, Hastings

Henning Wehn: Get On With It

Observations from the German comedian.

18 May at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Hidden Beach presents : Sisters of Reggae comes to St Leonards

HiddenBeach are proud to announce for the first time in St Leonard’s on Sea. Sisters of Reggae play Oscar’s in the Square as part of the HiddenBeach

4 Oct–5 Oct at Warrior Square, St. Leonards-on-Sea

HiddenBeach Present : DJ Severino comes toThe Sailing Club

HiddenBeach are extremely excited to be announcing the following. Horse Meat Disco’s DJ Severino is coming to St Leonard’s and headlines this night

5 Oct–6 Oct at Hastings And St Leonards Sailing Club, St Leonards On Sea

The House Of House Presents: Rocky & Diesel ( X-Press2 )

The House of House proudly presents a one off intimate evening with House music legends Rocky & Diesel also known as X-Press2!

18 May–19 May at Blackmarket VIP, Hastings

Hurricane #1

English indie rockers.

11 May at Blackmarket VIP, Hastings

Hybrid

Hybrid presents: Radioactive Man /Kirsti / ADJ / Kim Cosmik / Hatch / Japhy / James WVR / TZT and peb @ Blackmarket V.I.P Hastings Sat 27.7.19

27 Jul–28 Jul at Blackmarket VIP, Hastings

If I Catch Alphonso, Tonight!

21 Jul at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Islands in the Stream

Musical celebrating the queen and king of country: Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers.

14 Sep at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

IT's Coming

What are you afraid of?

27 Oct–28 Oct at Grand Elektra, Hastings

Jamali Maddix Hastings Fringe Comedy Festival

Jamali Maddix is one of most promising and exciting acts to hit the circuit in years. With an assured stage presence and considered material that comes from a fresh perspective, he already has the aura of a successful comic well beyond his years.

His natural confidence and charm allow him to tread gracefully across more sensitive topics leaving many of his contemporaries behind.

In his first two years of performing Jamali won the Comedy Café New Act of the Year Competition and the Chortle Student Comedy Award - all while making it look effortless.

Jamali has a plethora of gigs under his belt - he plays the Comedy Store and toured with them in the Middle East. In June 2015 he supported Jim Jefferies before a 3,500 strong Hyde Park audience. His debut hour at the Edinburgh Fringe was a total sell out and received rave reviews.

He has also done a plethora of TV shows including The John Bishop Show, Live at the Apollo and 8 out of 10 Cats. Jamali also became one of the faces for the new Viceland TV channel with his own series Hate Thy Neighbor.

???? Something to offend everyone THE SUNDAY TIMES

???? It's a failing of the comedy industry that there aren't more voices like Jamali Maddix on the circuit CHORTLE

Sharp as a tack THE SPECTATOR

????? If you are easily offended stay away. If you think you're not, prepare to be challenged EDINBURGH FESTIVALS MAGAZINE

???? This is one of those shows you could happily watchor actively experiencefor hours THE LIST

15 Jun at Blackmarket VIP, Hastings

The James Bond Concert Spectacular

A concert of music from the Bond movies.

20 Apr at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny

Acerbic wit and dark, deadpan one-liners from familiar telly face Carr.

15 May at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

2 Jul–11 Sep at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Josh Widdicombe

The comedian and TV presenter returns.

30 Nov at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Justin Hayward

Assembly Rooms, George Street Justin Hayward - The Voice Of The Moody Blues In Concert featuring Mike Dawes Sunday 8th September 2019 Doors 6:30pm / Starts 7:30pm

Live Nation , Kennedy Street and One Inch Badge are delighted toannounce that legendary singer-songwriter JustinHayward will be undertaking the intimate ‘All The Way’ tour of the UK inSeptember 2019*. *The possessor of oneof the most recognisable voices in rock, Justin will be performing songs from hisacclaimed solo albums – ‘All The Way’ is the name of a recent compilation album- as well as Moody Blues favourites.

£49.50 - includes b'fee adv

14+ Under 16 accompanied

18 Sep at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Kevin Bloody Wilson

Australia's cult comedy king performs his too-crude-for-TV songs.

5 Nov at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

The Lachy Doley Group

Hastings Fat Tuesday Presents…..
A rare opportunity to see the one of the greatest Hammond players ever and his fantastic band here in the UK!! to see the one of the greatest Hammond players ever and his fantastic band here in the UK!! Dubbed the Jimi Hendrix of the Hammond Organ, Australia’s Lachy Doley is the most celebrated Blues/Soul/Rock Organ player in the world today. Alongside powerhouse drummer Jackie Barnes and Joel Burton on bass, The Lachy Doley Group are a super energetic Soul/Blues force that performs as if their lives depend on it. The Lachy Doley Group are an Australian band that’s almost entirely build their worldwide following on the reputation of their live show. MESMERISING, PASSIONATE, ENERGETIC, ENGAGING, VIRTUOUS, REMARKABLE. ‘Make’s you feel good the way he play’s that Clavinet’ - BOOTSY COLLINS (Parliament, Funkadelic) ‘Lachy Doley is the greatest living organ player in the world today’ - GLENN HUGHES (Deep Purple) ‘No one plays like Lachy. He is amazing’ - JIMMY BARNES (Cold Chisel)

6 Jun at Brass Monkey, Hastings

Lighthouse Family

British pop duo made up of vocalist Tunde Baiyewu and keyboardist Paul Tucker.

20 Nov at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Little Adventures

Little Adventures is our brand-new Early Years programme, designed to follow on from the increasingly popular Baby Sense.

Join storyteller Kevin Graal and local Children's Centre volunteers for a lively session of stories, songs, rhymes and hands-on activities inspired by Jerwood Gallery and its wonderful setting beside the sea.

This session is suitable for under 5s only (+18 months). Unfortunately, this session won’t be suitable for younger babies who we hope will continue to come to Baby Sense to get messy and explore the gallery.

14 May at Jerwood Gallery, Hastings

Matt Jam Lamont Garage Takeover

UK garage royalty Matt Jam Lamont takes over at Grand Elektra!!

5 May–6 May at Grand Elektra, Hastings

Mesadorm + Pepe Belmonte

25 May at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

The Monochrome Set

Post-punk pop outfit fronted by the enigmatic Bid who has reunited with original guitarist Lester Square and bassist Andy Warren.

2 Nov at The Printworks, Hastings

Music First Festival

Soak up the glorious Bank Holiday sunshine and lose yourself in two days of amazing music from some of the biggest acts in the world!

25 May–26 May at The Oval, Hastings

The Musical Box

A reproduction of classic Genesis concerts featuring all the hits alongside replica props and visuals.

15 Feb at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Nigel Kennedy

Genre-surfing violinist acknowledged as one of the world's leading violin virtuosos.

25 May at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Nina Kotova & Oliver Poole In Concert

International star cellist Nina Kotova and piano virtuoso sensation Oliver Poole are two of the most accomplished musicians of our time. They will be performing together for the very first time at the Opus Theatre an exclusive programme of pasionate and virtuosic works in the fabulous accoustics of Hastings most loved venue. An event not to be missed!

18 May at Opus Theatre, Hastings

Notflix Hastings Fringe Comedy Festival

NOTFLIX PRESENTED BY NOTFLIX Your favourite movies with 100% more songs and 99% more women! Five-star sell-out show Edinburgh Fringe 2016-2018 and VAULT Festival 2017-8.

Netflix combines the taste profiles of 98 million users to create a perfectly ideal viewing experience… Notflix combines the taste profiles of a room full of theatre go-ers to create a brilliantly hilarious and completely improvised viewing experience a full musical.

The all female cast of 'Notflix' (otherwise known as 'Waiting For The Call Improv') use audience suggestions of recently watched films to create a brand new, fully improvised, one-night-only musical inspired by one audience member's idea and explanation. Every show is different but what remains is the same joy-filled, high camp, musical celebration of everything you wish a movie could be. Because everything is better as a musical!

Featured in Sunday Times, Marie Claire and Elle Magazines. Funny Women and Musical Comedy Awards nominees.

14 Jun at Blackmarket VIP, Hastings

Odd Man Out

12 May at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

OMD

Veteran synth pop act performing favourites from their back catalogue and tracks from new album The Punishment of Luxury.

17 Nov at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

One Giant Leap for Mankind

Series of talks by prominent scientists and space-themed activities in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.

20 Jun at St Richard's Catholic College, Bexhill-on-Sea

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

80s synth-popsters OMD celebrate their 40th anniversary.

17 Nov at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Oxford Lieder

We're delighted to announce the second season of this exciting collaboration between Fairlight Hall and the Oxford Lieder Festival. OLF is the UK's biggest and most renowned festival of classical song, and the recipient of a prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society Award. As well as presenting many of the world's greatest musicians in Oxford each October, Oxford Lieder supports the very brightest artists of the new generation both at the Festival and further afield throughout the year. Over the course of the year, Oxford Lieder's artistic director - the pianist Sholto Kynoch - will introduce exceptional emerging professional singers to Fairlight, in a range of programmes designed to appeal to all and to showcase brilliant young voices and glorious music. Sholto will give a spoken introduction to each programme, and there will be a chance to meet the artists informally over coffee after each of the performances. The perfect way to pass a Sunday morning. Sunday 9 June Rowan Pierce soprano *Robert Schumann Frauenliebe und –leben***

Edvard Grieg Sechs Lieder Op.48

Rowan Pierce gave a sensational performance of English song last year and we’re delighted that she returns to close this season. She will sing Schumann’s great cycle Frauenliebe und –leben, ‘A woman’s life and love’, settings of the Franco-German poet and botanist Adelbert von Chamisso. She also includes Edvard Grieg’s six German songs. Grieg was a prolific song composer, primarily writing in Norwegian and Danish. These six songs represent his main foray into the German language, setting a range of poets including Heine, Goethe and Geibel, and they are a truly glorious collection of soaring melodies, exquisite piano parts and an emotional range from the devastatingly sad to the staggeringly elated.

All events begin at 11am- concerts last approximately 1 hour and are followed by coffee and cake.

Tickets £10 (including coffee and cake)

Season pass available- all five concerts for the price of four.

5 May, 9 Jun at Fairlight Hall, Hastings

Oxford Lieder 2018-19 Season Pass

Oxford Lieder Season Pass- all five concerts for the price of four.

Select any date to purchase the £40 season pass.

18 Nov 2018–9 Jun 2019 at Fairlight Hall, Hastings

Oxford Lieder at Fairlight Hall

Oxford Lieder Festival is the UK's biggest and most renowned festival of classical song, and the recipient of a prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society Award. As well as presenting many of the world's greatest musicians in Oxford each October, Oxford Lieder supports the very brightest artists of the new generation both at the Festival and further afield throughout the year. Over the course of the year, Oxford Lieder's artistic director - the pianist Sholto Kynoch - will introduce exceptional emerging professional singers to Fairlight, in a range of programmes designed to appeal to all and to showcase brilliant young voices and glorious music. Sholto will give a spoken introduction to each programme, and there will be a chance to meet the artists informally over coffee after each of the performances. The perfect way to pass a Sunday morning. Sunday 1st December- programme to be announce

All events begin at 11am- concerts last approximately 1 hour and are followed by coffee and cake.

Tickets £10 (including coffee and cake)

1 Dec at Fairlight Hall, Hastings

Oxford Lieder at Fairlight Hall - Joshua Owen Mills Tenor

We're delighted to announce the second season of this exciting collaboration between Fairlight Hall and the Oxford Lieder Festival. OLF is the UK's biggest and most renowned festival of classical song, and the recipient of a prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society Award. As well as presenting many of the world's greatest musicians in Oxford each October, Oxford Lieder supports the very brightest artists of the new generation both at the Festival and further afield throughout the year. Over the course of the year, Oxford Lieder's artistic director - the pianist Sholto Kynoch - will introduce exceptional emerging professional singers to Fairlight, in a range of programmes designed to appeal to all and to showcase brilliant young voices and glorious music. Sholto will give a spoken introduction to each programme, and there will be a chance to meet the artists informally over coffee after each of the performances. The perfect way to pass a Sunday morning. Sunday 5 May Joshua Owen Mills tenor Songs by Beethoven, Fauré, Poulenc and Quilter

The tenor Joshua Owen Mills was a member of the prestigious Opera Studio at the Bayerische Staatsoper, Munich, and is already in great demand and becoming widely known for his Mozart roles and concert repertoire. He sings a selection of songs by Beethoven, including some of his settings of Goethe, that give the lie to the idea that Beethoven was not a great song composer. We also hear Fauré’s passionate telling of a one-day love affair, the Poème d’un jour. Songs by Poulenc include ‘Fancy’, his single, touching setting of Shakespeare, before the programme concludes with Roger Quilter’s three Shakespeare songs.

All events begin at 11am- concerts last approximately 1 hour and are followed by coffee and cake.

Tickets £10 (including coffee and cake)

Season pass available- all five concerts for the price of four.

5 May at Fairlight Hall, Hastings

Paul Mayhew-Archer: Incurable Optimist

Debut stand-up hour from the multi award-winning co-writer of The Vicar of Dibley.

6 May at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Paul Young

Soulful pop singer.

26 Apr at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Pause ll Play

Works exploring the need to play.

4 Dec 2018–29 Sep 2019 at Bargain Studio, St Leonards-on-Sea

Peter and the Test Tube Babies

24 May at Blackmarket VIP, Hastings

Philip Clemo's Dream Maps

Philip Clemo’s Dream Maps Live brings together an outstanding group of musicians, who between them have worked with the likes of Peter Gabriel, Goldfrapp, Hugh Masekela, Brian Eno and George Michael, with extraordinary visual projections from Clemo’s ground-breaking Breath Project (featured at V&A Museum, Eden Project & on TED).

Clemo builds mesmeric shows, with hypnotic and captivating musical forms that transcend genre. These interplay with multi-textured soundscapes of geothermal eruptions, Malaysian rainforests and even a humpback whale’s heartbeat.

Clemo’s work is “STARTLINGLY ORIGINAL" ★★★★ The Observer, “IMMERSIVE" Mojo, “MESMERISING" ★★★★ The Times, “PROFOUNDLY BEAUTIFUL” Jazzwise, “UTTERLY TRANSFIXING” Prog Magazine, “HYPNOTIC” The Guardian, “TRANSCENDENT” ★★★★ BBC

10 May at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Pierjam

Pierjam Hastings

4 May at Hastings Pier, Hastings

Pierjam Part One Official Afterparty - Hastings

The Official Pierjam Afterparty - Hastings, Join us a short walk up the road at Azur Marina for the official after party until 4AM!

4 May–5 May at Azur, St Leonards-on-Sea

The Pitch - Singer Songwriters Showcase

Showcase new talent at one of Hastings most iconic venues and get individual, confidential advice by a panel of experts. The Pitch is not a competition - its more like an Open Mic event, but better! Participants can perform any songs in any style for up to 20 minutes, absolutely free of charge.

9 Aug at Opus Theatre, Hastings

The Producers

9 May–11 May, 8 May–11 May at Memorial Hall, Battle

Punk at the Sussex

Who Killed Nancy Johnson? + Snakerattlers + Jonny & The Mental Breakdowns

20 Jul–21 Jul at The Sussex Hotel, Bexhill-on-Sea

Quadrophenia The Album Live

Concept Concerts presents The Who's classic album as performed by The Goldhawks.

2 Jun at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Reflexion

A night of 90s dance music, Old Skool Anthems, House Classics, Ibiza Anthems.

5 Jul–6 Jul at Grand Elektra, Hastings

Reginald D Hunter

Mick Perrin Worldwide

Reginald D Hunter returns to the Fringe this summer with his highly anticipated new show. For over 20 years his searingly honest material has garnered him a cross-generational fan base. TV appearances have included Have I Got News for You?, and two series of BBC Two's hugely popular Reginald D Hunter's Songs of the South, documenting Reginald's epic road trip through American popular song. 'Compelling onstage charisma. He remains a towering presence in absolute control' ★★★★ (Evening Standard). 'Arguably the most accomplished act in the comedy section of your Fringe brochure' (Scotsman).

2 May at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Reminisce

Bringing the Funk back to Hastings, Dj's playing R&B, Soul, Hip-Hop, Jazz Funk and Reggae from the good old days

22 Jun–23 Jun at Azur, St Leonards-on-Sea

Rhod Gilbert: The Book of John

Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert returns to comedy after a six year hiatus and discusses the unfortunate turns his life has taken since the last time he was on stage.

17 Jul at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Rob Beckett: Mouth of the South

Observational and high-energy new material from the award-winning stand-up.

3 Dec at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Root Daughters Sister Aisha, Sandra Cross

Mad Professor presents Root Daughters Sister Aisha, Sandra Cross

24 Aug at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Royal Ballet: Romeo & Juliet

11 Jun at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

The Mick Fleetwood-approved tribute act who cover the gamut of Mac material from the Peter Green era to the Buckingham/Nicks days.

11 May at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Russell Kane: The Fast and the Curious

The award winning comedian tours his newest show.

9 Nov at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

The Secret Garden

Chapterhouse Theatre Company's stage adaptation of the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett follows young Mary Lennox on her journey of self-discovery to her uncle's house deep in the Yorkshire countryside, where unexpected friends and magical creatures help her to unlock the mystery of the secret garden.

1 Sep at English Heritage: 1066 Battle Of Hastings, Abbey And Battlefield, Battle

The Secret Garden

The classic enchanting story presented in some of the UK and Ireland’s most pleasing outdoor venues.

1 Sep at English Heritage: 1066 Battle Of Hastings, Abbey And Battlefield, Battle

The Selecter - 40th Anniversary Tour + DJ Rhoda Dakar

The Selecter have announced their 40th Anniversary Tour in 2019 with Special Guest and DJ Rhoda Dakar. The Selecter will be playing an extended, hit-rich set each night with some added live favourites and surprises. They will also be joined for a few songs by vocalist Rhoda Dakar who will also play a DJ Set to open the nights.

The Selecter is led by their iconic frontwoman Pauline Black and co-fronted by original member Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson. Pauline Black is one of very few women in the 2-Tone scene - she is often referred to as the Queen of Ska. Not only a crucial figure in the music community, Black is also a published author, gifted actress and a celebrated style icon.

The anarchic passion that fuelled Selecter gigs during the original 2-Tone era is still there, except the pair are more driven than ever. Their confidence is sky-high and they’re also writing the best songs of their career, which is saying something given the enduring popularity of hits like “Three Minute Hero,” “Missing Words,” “Too Much Pressure” and “On My Radio.”

The Selecter continue to release new music, charting new albums in the UK in the last couple of years, proving that 2-Tone is still as relevant and important as it was 40 years ago. In October 2017 The Selecter released studio album Daylight – their most urgent, politically engaged and purely uplifting record since the days of Too Much Pressure and Celebrate The Bullet.

Rhoda Dakar’s career began as lead vocalist with all-woman 2-Tone band The Bodysnatchers who toured with The Selecter. The Bodysnatchers first single was double A-side "Let's Do Rocksteady" with "Ruder Than You". Rhoda also later sang and collaborated with The Specials.

2-Tone was a crucial multi-racial, multi-cultural explosion borne out of Coventry and the Midlands that remade British pop from 1979 onwards. The main bands who pioneered the movement were The Selecter, The Beat, The Specials and Madness. 2019 also sees the 40th anniversary of 2-Tone.

Please note there is a £2 ticket commission fee included in the price of the ticket.

This event is not part of our usual group booking discount.

The price of tickets will increase from £27 to £32 on the night of the show, so make sure to book your tickets in advance!.

21 Nov at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Ship Wrecked - Presented by Koastal Records

Koastal Records brings you Hip Hop, Jungle, Drum & Bass, Alternative, Psychedelic & More!

31 May–1 Jun at Crowleys Bar Hastings, Hastings

Show Of Hands

In April 2017, award-winning folk band Show Of Hands headed by Steve Knightley and Phil Beer celebrated their 25th anniversary at the Royal Albert Hall. Their fan base is huge but their DIY ethic means that success has mostly happened beneath the music industry's radar. The surprises keep coming with a tour of the nation's great churches and chapels. Perfect.

23 Nov at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Simon Caine: Every Room Is A Panic Room If You Overthink Enough

Third solo show from Simon Caine, which explores our relationship with happiness and social media.

16 Jun at Jenny Lind, Hastings

Sister Suzie At The Sailing Club

Hastings St Leonards Sailing Club are pleased to present the amazing Sister Suzie and the Right Band, playing their own brand of explosive rhythm and blues.

11 May at Hastings And St Leonards Sailing Club, St Leonards On Sea

Sleaford Mods

Electro punk duo from Nottingham, whose music deals in working class life and culture and austerity-era Britain. Influenced by mod culture, the Wu-Tang Clan, rave and black metal, lead vocalist Jason Williamson's vocal style has been compared to John Cooper Clarke and Ian Dury. Probably best known for albums Key Markets and English Tapas.

20 Apr at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Special Kinda Madness

A tribute to both Madness and the Specials.

11 May at Hastings Castle, Hastings

The Spooky Men's Choral In Concert

All the way from Australina and on a world tour. Unmissible!

12 Jul at Opus Theatre, Hastings

Spring Concert 2019

Sussex Concert Orchestra present their Spring concert for 2019.Opening with Beethovens Coriolan Overture, we are joined by soloist Trevor Denyer for Haydns 2nd Horn Concerto. The second half of the concert features Mozarts final symphony: the progressive, expansive and forward-thinking work dubbed Jupiter.Tickets are �12 in advance or �15 on the door. Under 16s may enter for free!

28 Apr at St. Peter's Community Centre, Bexhill-on-Sea

St Michael's Hospice Abseil Challenge

Abseil down East Sussex College Hastings to raise money for St Michael's Hospice.

26 Apr at East Sussex College Hastings, Hastings

St Michael's Hospice On Yer Bike Cycle Challenge

Yearly fundraising cycling event with a 25 and a 40 mile route.

28 Apr at St Michael's Hospice, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Stewart Francis: Into the Punset

Surreal and deadpan one-liners from the Canadian stand-up and TV regular, as seen on Mock The Week and Live At The Apollo.

21 Nov at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

The Story of Goth

Tribute acts The Cureheads and Siouxsie and the Budgiees battle it out for the goth crown.

20 Mar at St Mary in the Castle, Hastings

Submerged Forest Presents - Nancy Noise

Submerged Forest are delighted to present one of the genuine legends from the earliest days of the British Acid House & Balearic Scene, Nancy Noise!

7 Jun–8 Jun at Blackmarket VIP, Hastings

Tom Paxton

US singer-songwriter who has been honoured with two Lifetime Achievement Awards – from the North American Folk Music Alliance and the Radio 2 Folk Awards.

27 Apr at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Tony Law Hastings Fringe Comedy Festival

Tony Law's back to seaside for a one show special of his new exciting tour show, A Lost Show on Saturday 15th June as part of a brilliant line up at the Hastings Fringe comedy festival 2019.

Bumhell. 'The King of post-modern nonsense' (Telegraph), comedy's Tone returns to Soho Theatre with his most meaningful show to date after selling out his entire run at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe with 'A Lost Show.'

Watch him and through laughter rise, happier. You cry, with laugh. 'What was that!?' 'I loved that'. Then you smile to yourself. 'Tony, you grande dickhead, you making me thinking while you do 'up' voice shouting 'n' clownsing and then, somehow, through idiocy and your bones of funny Tone, I know what you mean'.

A mind-changing, comedy-art, laugh-affirming experience you'll never forget. Expect accents, observations, shouting, clowning, shadows, shadow puppets, a space bear puppet, music, bad music, falling and white face paint. This show finds the vulnerability in us all.

Tony has appeared on Have I Got News For You, The Alternative Comedy Experience, 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Never Mind The Buzzcocks. His radio credits include Arts Club with Will Gompertz(5Live), Tony Law: 21st Century Adventurer, Tony Law's Surreal Guide To Surreal Comedy, Loose Ends and Infinite Monkey Cage.

https://youtu.be/CND4zF4ocEg

15 Jun at Blackmarket VIP, Hastings

Trevor Moss And Hannah-Lou (Plus Special Guest Hayley Savage + Film Screening)

14 Jun at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Triple Header: Ollie Cherer, Trevor Moss & Roberto Picazo

25 Apr at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Tyber & Peter from The Duaalers

The duo head to the seaside town for a big night of ska and reggae

31 Aug at Brass Monkey, Hastings

The Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain

The ensemble performs classical and rock favourites.

11 Dec at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

The Undertones

One of the all time great adolescent misfit post-punk gangs reform as a middle-aged misfit post-punk gang to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Great tunes though, no argument about that.

17 May at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Unleashed: Liane Carroll, Sophie Bancroft And Sara Colman

Multi-award winning vocalist Liane Carroll with Sophie Bancroft and Sara Colman are 'Unleashed!' Established singer/songwriters in their own right, Liane, Sophie and Sara draw on their deep friendship and history of collaboration spanning over a decade to present a very special live show. With a repertoire consisting of familiar jazz songs seamlessly blended with original tunes, their stunning musicianship, spontaneity and humour creates a captivating, emotionally charged and powerful yet intimate musical event.

18 May at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Wayne Hussey The Salad Daze Tour 2019 Hastings

Songs of Preys present Wayne Hussey live at the Blackmarket VIP in Hastings as part of the Salad Daze Tour 2019.

1 Sep at Blackmarketvip, Hastings

The Wedding Singer

The BLODS Presents - The Wedding Singer at the Izzard Theater

30 Oct–2 Nov at The Izzard Theatre, Bexhill-on-Sea

Wendy May's Locomotion

Back in the late 80's, Wendy started a club night at Kentish Town's 'Town Country Club' on Friday nights called Wendy May's Locomotion which regularly pulled in 2000 clubbers and is featured in Nick Hornby's book 31 Songs as he was a regular and big fan. seen as a welcome alternative to some of the pretentious clubs in London at the time, there was no dress code and the music was soulful, wild and real.

26 Apr at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Hastings What's On Listings

Alphabetical list of up and coming events in the Hastings area