Chris Difford

TomorrowDoors 19:00

The NaNaz

The Steam and Whistle · Cheltenham

Punk/Alt Rock with no age limit. Loud, raw, unapologetic. Tearing up expectations. These are the NaNaz!

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Wed 11 NovDoors 18:30

Mr. B’s Probably accurate Hip-Hop History Show

The Steam and Whistle · Cheltenham

MR.B’S PROBABLY ACCURATE HIP-HOP HISTORY SHOW PRESS RELEASE. After years of twisting Hip-Hop to his Chap-Hop will, Mr.B finally brings you the full story of Rap as only he can tell it - Straight Out Of Surrey. Mr.B invented Chap-Hop in 2007, having spent years as a Britrap hitmaker (anyone remember ‘Eat My Goal’?) and performing with such luminaries as Grandmaster Flash and Gravediggaz. Since then he has travelled the world, from The Royal Albert Hall to Osaka, Banstead to Berlin, Manchester to Minneapolis, Norway to New York and the Edinburgh Fringe to Glastonbury bringing his beats, rhymes and manners, as well as songs about cricket, pipe smoking, high society and interfering with livestock. The album accompanying this tour will be his fifteenth. His videos have garnered millions of views on YouTube and his media appearances have included rapping for Jeremy Paxman on Newsnight, playing live on BBC Radio One for Rob Da Bank, Nick Grimshaw & Scott Mills, on Radio Two for Claudia Winkleman & Steve Lamacq, 6 Music for Tom Robinson & Shaun Keaveny, Radio Four with Diane Morgan, discussing Hip-Hop on Romesh Ranganathan’s podcast and rhyming for Zoe Ball on Sky Arts. He was also...

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Fri 13 NovDoors 19:00

The Ordinary Boys

The Steam and Whistle · Cheltenham

The Ordinary Boys are back with the new ska-inspired single ‘Peer Pressure’ to celebrate their 20th anniversary. It has been two decades since the band’s early heyday with singles like ‘Boys Will Be Boys’ and ‘Nine2Five’. It is their first since they released their self-titled album in 2015, having reformed in 2011 after disbanding in 2008, and arrives via label Scruff Of The Neck.

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Sat 14 NovDoors 18:30

THE FARM

The Steam and Whistle · Cheltenham

Liverpool band The Farm were championed by the legendary DJ John Peel and did 5 sessions for him during the 1980s. Suggs from Madness produced their first single Hearts & Minds in 1984 which was a minor ‘indie’ hit. In 1987 they supported The Housemartins on a UK tour and impressed singer Paul Heaton who went on to produce tracks by them. Stepping Stone their 1st release on the Produce label in 1990 became an instant indie/club hit. Produced by Suggs & Boys Own DJ Terry Farley they then appeared in a seminal documentary about club culture in Ibiza called ‘A Short Film About Chillin’. Top 5 hits Groovy Train and All Together Now soon followed as their small independent label took on the majors. After playing sell out tours it was no surprise that their album Spartacus went straight in at No 1 in March 1991. It was a truly extraordinary achievement as the label had ‘independent’ distribution. After being signed in the US to Sire Record by the legendary Seymour Stein in 1991 they toured extensively with Big Audio Dynamite. They went on to record a new album Love See No Colour which was released in 1992. The critically acclaimed album was a change in direction for the group...

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Sat 10 Apr 2027Doors 14:00

Sparks Fan Convention 2027

The Hope and Ruin · Brighton

Beat The Clock Records, in association with Sparks Entertainment & Art YouTube Channel, present the 2027 Sparks fan convention. Taking place at The Hope & Ruin in Brighton, England on April 10th, running from 2pm to 11pm, the event will feature a varied collection of performers and special guests celebrating the achievements of the Mael Brothers across 7 decades! Confirmed appearances and performances so far include: Muff Winwood An interview and Q & A with the producer of Sparks’ seminal albums “Kimono My House” and “Propaganda”. Mr B. The Gentleman Rhymer Known by many Sparks fans from supporting the Mael brothers on recent tours, including 2 performances at The Royal Albert Hall, Mr B. will be bringing his unique twist to Sparks classics and more! Plagiarism Electronic Sparks covers duo basing their concept around the question: “What if they played different songs from their back catalogue on the Gratuitous Sax tour?” E.J. Norman A veteran of Sparks fan conventions, E.J. will be performing songs spanning the bands entire catalogue. More performers and guests to be announced soon! The event will also feature rare footage screenings, a charity raffle, a not-for-boffi...

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Sat 10 Apr 2027Doors 16:00

Soul Heaven UK presents….Dance To The Vibe

Essex Holiday Inn, · Basildon

Soul heaven UK Dance to the vibe all dayer. Saturday 10th April 2027 From 4pm til 1am With a host of DJ’s to keep you entertained. Tickets £15 Strictly over 35’s

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Sat 10 Apr 2027Doors 17:00

IBIZA Calling daytime party (over 30s)

The Establishment Nightclub · Widnes

Get ready to dance as the world famous Ibiza Calling comes to the UK direct from San Antonio.

GigsHouse

Sat 10 Apr 2027Doors 18:00

MOB 47

New Cross Inn · London

GigsPunkPop-Punk & Emo