Hastings What's On Listings

2019 Summer Recital and Picnic

Summer Prizewinners' Picnic Recital at Fairlight Hall, with 2019 Prize winner Maxim Kinasov.

Fairlight Hall. Grounds open for picnics from 12pm.

Recital 2pm-4pm including interval.

Programme:

1) Ludwig van Beethoven - Sonata No.30 in E major, op.109 2) Sergei Slonimsky "Intermezzo in Memory of Brahms"  3) Johannes Brahms - Variations on a Theme by Paganini in A minor, op.35 (book 1) 

Interval

1) Modest Mussorgsky - Pictures at an exhibition 

Tickets are £20

7 Jul at Fairlight Hall, Hastings

Adam Ant

The erstwhile 80s pop pin-up plays his brand of post-punk and dandy pop.

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

Al Stewart

The Glasgow-born singer-songwriter performs acoustic versions of his back catalogue.

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

Aladdin

29 Jun–30 Jun at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

All Mod Cons Uk Tour 2019

All Mod Cons, the acclaimed tribute act to the Jam since 1989 will play their 10th and last UK tour with support from UK power-pop band Proper. Last chance to catch All Mod Cons's supercharged set in this country!

18 Oct at Blackmarket VIP, Hastings

Amanda Palmer

One half of the Dresden Dolls mixing Weimar cabaret with old school blues.

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

Amazing Grace

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

Argentine Tango - The History - The Anecdotes - The Meaning

Argentine Tango is one of the most popular dances the world has ever known. Learn all you always wanted to know about it, such as its real origins, the hidden content of its lyrics, the colourful anecdotes. With special dance demonstrations and a unique opportunity to hear local composer Polo Piatti talk about his upbringing in the 'La Boca' district where Tango was born as well as about one of his famous teachers, tango king Astor Piazzolla.Ticket includes tea, coffe and cake.Another Classicus Talk (Free for 'Friends Of the Opus Theatre')

3 Aug at Opus Theatre, Hastings

Average White Band

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

Beethoven Mass In C

After a highly successful May concert of modern choral music, our October concert features an exciting combination of pieces by famous classical composers.Beethoven's beautiful and heartfelt Mass in C is less well-known than the larger Missa Solemnis, but nevertheless illustrates Beethoven's originality and genius, combining classical formal elements with romantic expressivity.Mendelssohn's Hear My Prayer is one of his most popular works, containing the famous solo O for the Wings of a Dove, while Schubert's Stabat Mater in G Minor (D.175) is a small gem which deserves to be more widely known.

5 Oct at St Barnabas Church, 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

Birthday Bash!

Hip, Hip Hooray, we’re 5 TODAY!

Visit The True CRIME Museum on Thursday 22nd August and grab your free True CRIME Museum Birthday Cupcake!

Sign up to our True CRIME Club for all the latest news, events and offers! https://www.truecrimemuseum.co.uk/tcclub/

22 Aug at The True Crime Museum, Hastings

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

The Bootleg Beatles

Relive the sights and sounds of the 60s with the most established Beatles tribute band.

19 Mar at De La Warr Pavilion, 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

Caravan Palace

High energy French electro swing.

28 Jan 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

Celtic Knot Basket

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

13 Jul at The Beacon, Hastings

Chris Leslie-Solo Concert: Bexhill Festival of the Sea 2019

Chris Leslie brings his solo show to Bexhill for an intimate evening of fiddle music and stories in song.

He joined Fairport Convention back in 1996 and has been the song writer and multi instrumentalist in the band since then. His performance features songs with guitar, fiddle tunes, Native American Flute, Norwegian Hardanger Fiddle.

All delivered with warmth and style in a fantastic venue.

Chris will be joined by local guests Blakeley & Son for the finale of the evening.

Tickets £12 in advance - £15 on the door (subject to availability - book in advance to avoid disappointment).

Part of the Bexhill Festival of the Sea programme 2019.

7 Sep at St Barnabas Church, Bexhill-on-Sea

Chris Young Cereal For Dinner

What's for Dinner mum? Cereal son.

Chris Young's debut show Cereal for Dinner recalls the life of a young boy desperately trying to escape the clutches of an unforgiving 90's council estate; the kind where to get caught wearing cheap trainers was essentially a death sentence.

Join Chris as he explains what it feels like to grow up on the front line of welfare with a house hold budget of a packet of wotsits a day and the professional hidden art of hiding from a loan shark.

THIS SHOW IS NOT TO BE MISSED, UNLIKE THE ENTRY TO FATHER ON HIS BIRTH CERTIFICATE.

Funny, Frenetic, Upbeat, he lights up the room the second he steps on the stage - Laughter lounge.

(Top 20 free shows to see Leicester comedy festival 2018)

"Very clever piece of theater" -Guilford audiance member.

5 Jul at The Printworks, 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

Coffee Concert: Paul Richards (Guitar), Steve Thompson (Double Bass)

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

Coffee Concert - The Sounds Of Glyndebourne

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

Coffee Concerts: Charlotte Rowan (Violin) And Charlotte Stevenson (Piano)

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

Coffee Concerts: Jane Gordon (Violin), Jan Rautio (Piano)

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

Concert By Candlelight 'Age of Baroque Virtuoso'

Hastings Early Muisc Festival presents an evening of baroque concertos in a Concert by Candlelight, performed on authentic period instruments. Festival artistic director Jane Gordon returns with HEMF Baroque, the Festival Ensemble, which draws together international period instrument specialists. 

They will perform a scintillating programme of Bach, Vivaldi and Telemann concertos displaying the Italian style fashionable of the era. Featuring solo, double, triple and quadruple concertos, each member of the ensemble gets to shine with virtuosic music from the height of the Baroque period.

Performers

Jane Gordon Violin/director                                       

*Pawel Siwczak *Harpsichord

Hemf Baroque Ensemble

Programme

Bach Brandenburg Concerto No.3 in G major, BWV 1048

Vivaldi Concerto for 4 violins in B minor RV 580

Bach Double Violin Concerto in D minor BWV 1043

Vivaldi Double Cello Concerto in G minor RV 531

Telemann Viola Concerto in G major TWV 51

Bach Harpsichord Concerto in F minor BWV 1056

Unreserved seating, taken on a first come first served basis within your chosen ticketed area (stalls, boxes or balcony).

Early booking advised. 

Tickets can also be purchased at Hastings Tourist Information Office from 1st July.  

Phone Hastings Tourist Information office on 01424 451111

17 Oct at St Mary in the Castle, Hastings

Continental Circus Berlin

An extravaganza of energetic and daring feats to make you doubt your own eyes – with contortionists, daring acrobatics and trapeze artists, this lot will go to any lengths to shock and impress you.

8 Aug–13 Aug at Glyne Gap Field, Bexhill-on-Sea

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

The Cure - Anniversary 1978-2018 Live In Hyde Park London

11 Jul at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-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!

7 May 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 music’s 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 ‘I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)’, ‘Two Out of Three Ain’t 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 can’t wait to give you ‘More Than You Deserve’!!

Touring all major venues and arenas, book your tickets now – it’s not to be missed!

This is a tribute show and is in no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.

Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.

2 Apr at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Dirty DC: AC/DC Tribute

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

30 May at Hastings Castle, Hastings

The Doors Alive

Tribute to Jim Morrison's seminal LA rock crew.

11 Jul at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

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

Edinburgh Fringe Previews Double-Bill With George Egg And Michael Fabbri

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

Ella Fitzgerald: Just One Of Those Things

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

English Heritage Knights and Jousting

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

Enlightened

Solo exhibition by respected artist Brenda Hartill RE, in celebration of the opening of the New Beauport House Gallery.

14 Jun–6 Sep at Bannatyne Spa Hotel - Hastings, Hastings

Eugene Chadbourne

Cult experimental guitarist from the States, influenced by everything from blues to free jazz.

19 Sep at Venue TBC, Hastings

EUPHORIA: SHAUN DEAN @ DRUM & BASS / BASSLINE NIGHT

Grand Elektra's Biggest Drum & Bass Night To Date With Shaun Dean

12 Jul–13 Jul at Grand Elektra, 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!.

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

From Gold To Rio

Tribute to the iconic New Romantic bands Spandau Ballet and Duran Duran, featuring over 20 of their top hits.

30 May at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

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

Glenn Hughes

Classic heavy rock vocalist who has fronted Trapeze, Deep Purple, Hughes/Thrall and Black Country Communion.

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

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

The Great Gatsby Ball

Thousands of people will be heading south for this weekend which is for all the family. It starts with the very best in the 1920s and 30's entertainment at The Great Gatsby Fair (ticketed) The Sleepy lagoon Orchestra. Held in the gala marquee beside the De La Warr Pavilion on Friday 19th from 7 pm - 10.30pm.  A buffet and cocktail bar available

Then the weekend starts Saturday morning with the Charleston Challenge, the biggest dance on the coast, everyone can join in at the De La Warr Pavilion Terrace. There are dance troupes and jazz bands, brass bands and dancers, musicians, stilt walkers, and Food Feast South East supplying some great food stands. A Tea dance, and competitions with prizes for the best dressed.Classic cars and everything vintage.

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

Gretchen Peters

Americana from the Nashville singer-songwriter.

22 Nov 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 Litfest: Christopher Priest Introduces The Prestige

30 Aug at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Hastings Litfest: Otherwise Unchanged Short Film And Readings By Owen Lowery

31 Aug at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Hastings Litfest: Panel Discussion - Dystopian Fiction

31 Aug at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Hastings Litfest Presents: Blinded By The Light (Screening + Talk & Q&a With Writer Sarfraz Mansoor)

31 Aug at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Hastings Litfest: Suzanna Hamilton Introduces Michael Radfords 1984

31 Aug at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

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 The Oval, 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

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

Hidden Beach presents : Sisters of Reggae comes to St Leonards

Super Duper Excitement Alert The all-female DJ Collective. The Sisters of reggae. Playing the sweet sounds of Ska, Rocksteady, Roots, Revival Reggae, Rub a D

4 Oct–5 Oct at Hastings And St Leonards Sailing Club, 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 - Graeme Park

House music legend Graeme Park comes to Hastings on Friday 27/9/19

27 Sep–28 Sep at Grand Elektra, Hastings

Hunt for the Halloween Hacker

A mass murder has taken place and the killer is still on the loose. The police need your detective skills to uncover the identity of the Halloween hacker. Suitable for all ages.

26 Oct–3 Nov at The True Crime Museum, 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

I Fagiolini-Leonardo Shaping The Invisible

Featured in this year’s Hastings Early Music Festival are the internationally renowned vocal ensemble* I Fagiolini.* Celebrating Leonardo’s 500th anniversary and the legacy of this forward-thinking ‘Renaissance Man’, the solo-voice-consort I Fagiolini, combines art, music and science in a new immersive concert: Leonardo - Shaping the Invisible.

Inspired by Leonardo’s restless curiosity, Shaping the Invisible explores his best-loved images through the prism of music by Tallis, Howells, Victoria, Bach, Monteverdi, Rubbra, Janequin, Daniel-Lesur and Josquin des Prez.

Introduced by Leonardo expert Professor Martin Kemp, the programme matches projections of Da Vinci’s iconic art with vocal masterworks.

' a deeply rewarding way to mark the 500th anniversary of the artist’s death.’  The Observer (5 stars)

Performers

I FAGIOLINI 

Robert Hollingworth director

Martin Kemp presenter

Programme

Thomas Tallis Salvator mundi

*Herbert Howells *Salvator mundi

Cipriano de Rore Or che’l ciel e la terra

Claudio Monteverdi Era l’anima mia

JS Bach Art of Fugue No.1

Josquin Desprez Agnus Dei from Missa L’homme armé sexti toni

Clément Janequin La Guerre

Interval

*Tomás Luis de Victoria *Alma redemptoris mater

Tomás Luis de Victoria Unus ex discipulis meis

Edmund Rubbra Amicus meus

Orazio Vecchi Daspuò che stabilao from L’Amfiparnaso

*Jean-Yves Daniel-Lesur *La Voix du Bien-Aimé / Le jardin clos

Adrian Williams/Gillian Clarke Shaping the invisible

Unreserved seating, taken on a first come first served basis within your chosen ticketed area (stalls, boxes or balcony)

Early booking advised.

Tickets can also be purchased at Hastings Tourist Information Office from 1st July.  

Phone Hastings Tourist Information office on 01424 451111

18 Oct at St Mary in the Castle, Hastings

If I Catch Alphonso, Tonight!

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

Il Barbiere Di Siviglia (A Glyndebourne Production) Recorded Live

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

The Importance Of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being EarnestA Trivial Comedy for Serious People is a play by Oscar Wilde. First performed on 14 February 1895 at the St James's Theatre in London, it is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious person to escape burdensome social obligations. Working within the social conventions of late Victorian London, the play's major themes are the triviality with which it treats institutions as serious as marriage, and the resulting satire of Victorian ways. Some contemporary reviews praised the play's humour and the culmination of Wilde's artistic career, while others were cautious about its lack of social messages. Its high farce and witty dialogue have helped make The Importance of Being Earnest Wilde's most enduringly popular play.Directed by Mike Poole and produced in conjunction with English Heritage and the support of Battle Abbey School; this production will enjoy the lavish setting of the grounds of the historic Battle Abbey.

30 Jul–4 Aug at Battle Abbey, Battle

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

Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny

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

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

John Mayall

For over 50 years, John Mayall has served as a pioneer of blues music, rightly earning him the title, "The Godfather of British Blues". In 2013, John signed with producer Eric Corne's label, Forty Below Records, and has since been experiencing a true artistic and career renaissance, including a Blues Hall of Fame induction in 2015.

On February 22nd this year, Forty Below Records released Nobody Told Me, the new studio album from The Godfather of British Blues, John Mayall. This album boasts an impressive and diverse list of guest guitarists, all personal favourites of Mayall’s including Todd Rundgren, Little Steven Van Zandt of The E Street Band, Alex Lifeson from Rush, Joe Bonamassa, Larry McCray and Carolyn Wonderland who will be joining the band on tour.

Also, on hand are Mayall’s dynamic Chicago rhythm section of Greg Rzab on bass guitar and Jay Davenport on drums, along with Billy Watts (Lucinda Williams) on rhythm guitar and Mayall’s regular horn section, moonlighting from their day job in The Late Show with Conan O’Brien’s house band.

Join John Mayall as he embarks on his 2019 UK tour, to celebrate the release of this latest album and perform tracks from the internationally acclaimed albums Talk About That, Three for The Road, and more.

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 offer.

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

Josh Widdicombe

The comedian and TV presenter returns.

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

Journeys End

Led by young officer Stanhope, whose mental health is rapidly disintegrating, a group of British soldiers await their fate in an Aisne dugout during the end of World War I.This piece is a dramatic and extremely moving play about the emotions of a young soldier during the First World War.Adapted from the acclaimed film, this play is set in a trench dugout.This is BLODS first full play!

28 Jun–29 Jun, 27 Jun at The Blods Little Theatre, 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

Late Night

5 Jul–11 Jul at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Lenny Henry: Who Am I Again?

Comedian Lenny Henry recounts his experiences of growing up in the Black Country and his experiences of racism.

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

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.

9 Jul at Jerwood Gallery, Hastings

Little Shop Of Horrors

23 Oct, 24 Oct, 25 Oct at Claverham Community College, Battle

Live On Mars: A Tribute to David Bowie

Tribute to David Bowie and all his alter egos by Alex Thomas.

14 Oct at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

The London African Gospel Choir Presents Graceland

After an amazing run of sell out London dates The London African Gospel Choir bring their acclaimed Graceland show to Nell's Jazz and Blues. Thirty years after its release, 17 members of The London African Gospel Choir, backed the LAGC's excellent band, perform their own powerful twist on Paul Simon's 'Graceland' album delivering the Graceland album from start to finish. After coming across a bootleg cassette of South African township music in the early 80s, Paul Simon was totally smitten by the infectious and irresistible rhythms. He travelled to Johannesburg, spending two weeks there, recording with the absolute cream of South African musicians. That epic session, went on to form the basis of Simon's most commercially successful album ever - 'Graceland'. The record became a true global phenomenon, winning Grammys in both 1987 and 88, shifting 5 million copies Stateside and then another 2.5 million copies in the UK alone. The 'Graceland' album spawned the hit singles, 'Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes', 'The Boy in the Bubble' & it's biggest smash - 'You Can Call Me Al.' The richness and harmony of the Choir's rhythmic, evocative and empowering, voices have created an overwhelming musical event, for anyone lucky enough to experience this special performance of Paul Simon's 'Graceland'. The London African Gospel Choir is a collective of African singers, musicians and dancers who focus on African gospel music. They have performed to great acclaim with the likes of Emeli Sande, Mumford and Sons and, Annie Lennox, recorded with Idris Elba, Johnny Legend and others and have headlined at venues such as the O2 Arena

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

Madama Butterfly An Ellen Kent production

Opera & Ballet International proudly presents an Ellen Kent production with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra Winner of The Best Opera Award Liverpool Daily Post Theatre Awards Back by overwhelming public demand, this award winning Opera returns with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results. Highlights include the melodic Humming Chorus, the moving aria One Fine Day and the unforgettable Love Duet. ★★★★★ ‘Stunning and emotionally charged’ Cardiff Morning Star 'This is a Butterfly to cherish' Manchester Evening News 'Kistenyova played the tragic Japanese heroine with unforgettable grace and poignancy.' Oxford Prospect, Spring 2015 'The set and costumes were intricate and magnificent to behold. All the beauty of Japan was made real on stage, which added to the overall exquisite tragedy of the performance.' Manchester Magazine, Autumn 2014 Sung in Italian with English surtitles

6 Feb at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

The Magic of Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson tribute.

16 Oct at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

The Magic of Motown

Tribute to the sweet soul sounds of Motown starring the supremely-talented Magic of Motown band, with hits made famous by the Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Martha Reeves and more.

13 Nov at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Mallory Knox

Alt.rock/pop punk quintet, named after Juliette Lewis's character in Natural Born Killers.

21 Sep at Blackmarket VIP, Hastings

Marcia Carr

Marcia Carr is a woman of many talents - a the long standing club DJ and radio presenter and producer of Everything Good.

28 Jun–29 Jun at Grand Elektra, Hastings

Max De Bernardi & Veronica Sbergia/Toby Barelli/ Joel White-Live

Fantastic night of live music from top international artists with an authentic retro vibe.

8 Jul at Electric Palace, Hastings

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Five years after Bowler Crabs debut production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, they return to Shakespeares most performed play with an all new cast and design! A magical fairy tale with song, dance and humour galore, find yourself in a world of magic, music and mayhem, among tricksome fairies, enchanted lovers and ass-headed 'rude mechanicals'.The South East tour opens with outdoor performances on Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd June (7.30pm) and Sunday 23rd June (3pm).The summer South East tour then consists of old haunts The Mermaid Inn (Rye), The Stables Theatre (Hastings) and All Saint's Centre (Lewes), along with new venues The Manor Barn (Bexhill), The Westgate Hall (Canterbury) and The Sinden Theatre (Tenterden).Tickets for the Stables Theatre and The Sinden only available from the venue box office, please follow the link on our website: www.bowler-crab.com

21 Jul, 19 Jul–20 Jul at Half House Farm, Three Oaks

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Shakespeare's most magical play performed by Bowler Crab.

5 Jul at Manor Barn, Bexhill-on-Sea

Milestones Play Kind Of Blue

17 Aug at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Milton Jones

English comedian as seen on Mock the Week and heard on BBC Radio 4.

25 Jan at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

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

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

My Friend the Polish Girl

Katie (Emma Friedman-Cohen), a young American documentarian, casts a Polish woman in her film about the life of migrants in London after the Brexit referendum. Her only instruction as director to Alicja (Aneta Piotrowska) is: "Act as if I’m not here." However, as their relationship develops it becomes clear that all is not what it seems in Alicja’s life, and this would-be actor’s interest in both film and Katie deepens. The documentary soon becomes the narrative of a questionable game in which the two women challenge each other. [15]

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

My Friend The Polish Girl + Q&a

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

Nervous Translation

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

Nights at the Museum

Special night tours through the True Crime museum, recounting grisly tales of the Krays, serial killers, Jack the Ripper and more.

20 Jul–31 Aug at The True Crime Museum, Hastings

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

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 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

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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

Pause ll Play

Works exploring the need to play.

7 May–29 Sep at Bargain Studio, St Leonards-on-Sea

Pavarotti (Followed By Satellite Q&a)

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

Peter Bruntnell: Full Band + Bj Cole. Support From Sophia Marshall

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

The Pirates Of Penzance - Semi Staged With Come And Sing Chorus

A semi staged performance in the wonderful Hastings Museum of this Gilbert and Sullivan masterpiece, enjoy this performance as a member of the audience or why not come and have some fun and join our chorus for the afternoon?If youd like to join us for the chorus you will need to rehearse with us for a 12 midday 1 hour rehearsal, if you would like to join us as an audience member, the performance starts at 2pm.

30 Aug at Hastings Museum and Art Gallery, Hastings

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

Punk at the Sussex

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

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

Reel Big Fish

REEL BIG FISH SPUNGE LIGHTYEAR

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

Reflexion

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

5 Jul–6 Jul at Grand Elektra, Hastings

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

Rocketman

3 Jul–6 Jul at Kino-Teatr, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Roni Size: New Forms

The drum'n'bass pioneer and Mercury Award-winning producer celebrates the 20th anniversary of his groundbreaking album, with a set packed full of anthems such as Brown Paper Bag, Heroes and New Forms.

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

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 Live: Swan Lake

The Royal Ballet revives for the first time the recent new production of Tchaikovsky’s magnificent classical ballet. Production and additional choreography by Liam Scarlett and designs by John Macfarlane.

The Story:- Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans while out hunting. When one of the swans turns into a beautiful woman, Odette, he is enraptured. But she is under a spell that holds her captive, allowing her to regain her human form only at night.

Background:- Liam Scarlett’s glorious production of Swan Lake, new in 2018, returns for its first revival. While remaining faithful to the Marius Petipa/Lev Ivanov text, Scarlett’s additional choreography and John Macfarlane’s magnificent designs breathe new life into what is arguably the best-known and most-loved classical ballet. The entire Company shines in this eternal tale of doomed love, a masterpiece filled with iconic moments. Tchaikovsky’s first score for ballet soars with its symphonic sweep and combines perfectly with exquisite choreography from the grand pas de deux of Prince Siegfried and Odile to the swans at the lakeside. An intoxicating mix of spectacle and intimate passion, the overall effect is irresistible.

Cast & Creatives

Choreography:- Liam Scarlett after Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov

Music: Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky

Additional choreography:- Frederick Ashton

Production:- Liam Scarlett

Designer:- John Macfarlane

Conductor:- Koen Kessels

Approximate running time is about 3 hours

1 Apr at Odeon Hastings, Hastings

Rozi Plain

Rozi Plain, as part her UK tour, will be joining us for an intimate gig (with full band) at The Marina Fountain

8 Sep at Marina Fountain Pub, St Leonards

Russell Kane: The Fast and the Curious

The award winning comedian tours his newest show.

9 Nov at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Samaki

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

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 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

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

Sleeping Beauty

21 Dec, 21 Dec, 22 Dec, 22 Dec at Memorial Hall, Battle

Sparkly Bird

Sparkly Bird 2019 Hastings Fringe

Sparkly Bird has come a long way since the first performance at Hastings Fringe in 2017. We still have the same raw emotional story, but the dancers have evolved and finally we got our aerialist. We are very excited to present the latest version, with our lovely new aerial performer Miz Wells, and her dance partner Catherine Ben Abbes. We are also very excited to announce that we will be performing at Hastings Museum, and that it will be our official Sparkly Bird - The Soundtrack CD launch.

Its a very intimate venue so book early!

www.sparklybird.co.uk

13 Jul at Hastings Museum and Art Gallery, Hastings

Special Kinda Madness

A tribute to both Madness and the Specials.

9 May at St Mary in the 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

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

The Sweet

The glam rockers behind huge hit 'Blockbuster'.

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

Tommy - The Album Live

2019 sees the 50th anniversary of The Who’s most universally-known and much-lauded concept album, Tommy. To mark this anniversary, international 8-piece band, The Goldhawk’s, will be touring to perform the original album in full detail and accuracy across the theatre stages of UK and Europe.

This world-class, eight-piece band, fronted by Doug Freeman who is widely regarded as the world's greatest ever live tribute to Roger Daltrey, faithfully recreates the power, tension and visceral emotion of the music backed by a large screen showing bespoke film. Orchestration and brass section are superbly recreated by The Goldhawk’s Musical Director, Fabio Pricilla

20 Oct at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Totally Tina

Tribute to the American singer Tina Turner. Totally Tina recreates the spectacle of her live shows with a six-piece live band, four dancers and Justine Riddoch’s impersonation of the queen of rock and soul. Featuring hits including 'Simply The Best' and 'What’s Love Got To Do With It?'.

2 Aug at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Triple Header: Mick Bolton, Mike Hatchard & Louis Vause

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

True Crime Museum 13th July 2019

WHY NOT JOIN IN INVESTIGATING THE DEPTHS OF THIS CRIME MUSEUM?SET IN THE WHITE ROCKS OF HASTINGS COAST LINE IS THIS CRIME MUSEUM HOME TO MANY ITEMS THAT WERE ONCE USED OR A PART OF A UK HISTORICAL CRIME.ITS SAID THAT ITEMS CAN HOLD ONTO THE PAST AS MUCH AS PEOPLE, SO WHAT WILL YOU EXPERIENCE BEING SURROUNDED BY SOME OF THE UKS MOST TERRIFYING CRIMES ITEMS.WILL YOU HEAR THE SCREAMS OF SOME OF THE ITEMS VICTIMS?OR WILL YOU ENCOUNTER THE ORIGINAL OCCUPANTS OF THE CAVES IN WHICH THE MUSEUM IS SET IN, THE SMUGGLERS OF THE COAST USED TO USE THESE CAVES .WITH COUNTLESS STORIES OF MANY HAUNTED ENCOUNTERS DO YOU DARE TO INVESTIGATE THIS DARK MUSEUM?YOUR TICKET PRICE INCLUDES:- TEA, COFFEE BISCUITS ( CANS OF DRINK SOLD AT AN EXTRA COST)- FULL USE OF THE TEAMS EQUIPMENT WITH THE EXPERIENCED TEAM MEMBERS AT YOUR SIDE TO GUIDE YOU- LONE VIGILS IF YOU DARE-YOU WILL BE INVESTIGATING IN SMALL GROUPS TO BETTER ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE

13 Jul at The True Crime Museum, Hastings

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

Vox Lux

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

Wayne Hussey The Salad Daze Tour 2019 Hastings

Songs of Preys presents Wayne Hussey live at the Blackmarket VIP in Hastings as part of the Salad Daze Tour 2019.Support will be provided by Evi Vine.As a special treat to all attending Wayne Husseys performance at Blackmarket VIP - Hastings there will be a special After-show party. There be music and merriment from the end of the performance until midnight.This will be FREE OF CHARGE to all ticket holders.

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.

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

Woman At War

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

You Win Again

A tour through the Bee Gees' career, from the 60s through the 80s with all the best tunes and plenty of dancing.

16 Apr at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings