8 March 2024 MR JOE JACKSON PRESENTS: TWO ROUNDS OF RACKET TOUR

Following the newly released album by Mr. Joe Jackson presents: Max Champion in What A Racket! – reviving the songs of enigmatic early 20th-century English Music Hall artist Max Champion – renowned musician and producer Joe Jackson announces The Two Rounds Of Racket Tour.It promises to be festive, fun, and unlike anything else music fans will see next (or any other) year. The show will be in two parts: a solo set by Joe Jackson of his original songs, and a set based on the album What A Racket! – the first performance in more than 100 years of the songs of forgotten Music Hall genius Max Champion, with Joe and a nine-piece band.Max Champion was born in 1882 in London’s East End and is thought to have been related to the great Victorian entertainer Harry Champion. As an up-and-coming performer he shared the stage with big stars such as Gus Ellen and Vesta Tilley, but his career (much like the Music Hall era itself) was cut short by the First World War, and his songs faded into obscurity. That is, until 2014, when Max Champion sheet music started to surface: first in Malta, then in England, and, intriguingly, in Belgium, where Max probably met his end in the trenches. By 2019, enough songs had been recovered for Joe Jackson to resurrect them with a 12-piece orchestra.According to producer Joe Jackson, “These were wonderful songs in their time but they’re surprisingly modern, too. Sometimes it’s almost as if Max is speaking, from his London of the early 20th century, directly to us in the early 21st.”A newly released documentary now sheds light on the early…

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8 March 2024 THE OVERTONES

After the success of last year’s sell out tour, the UK’s number one, multi-platinum selling, vocal harmony group The Overtones are bringing back the Good Times Christmas Tour for 2024 and hope to make it a yearly, festive event to bring the Christmas spirit to everyone. The tour promises to be a non-stop party from start to finish featuring songs for all the family – from original hits like Gambling Man through to classic songs by artists such as The Drifters, Stevie Wonder, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons plus some festive favourites and brand-new tracks.Talking about the Good Times Christmas Tour, the band say; “We’re beyond excited to be heading back out on our Good Times tour! After the incredible reaction we had after last year’s tour we thought we’d keep to the Good Times theme. It’s all about the feel-good vibes and happy times with family and friends! We’re equally as thrilled to be releasing Ladies Night to coincide with the tour announcement! It’s a timeless classic and one we’re so happy to be sending out to our fans and new followers alike.”The four-piece, consisting of Mark Franks, Darren Everest, Jay James and Mike Crawshaw, is best known for exquisite vocals, incredible harmonies, perfectly-timed dance moves and distinctive style. Blending their perfect mix of originality and classic nostalgia, The Overtones feel-good, show-stopping performances have led to over a decade of success in which the in-demand group has achieved five top 10 albums, 11 sell-out UK tours with their…

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6 March 2024 MILTON JONES: HA!MILTON

This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn’t make a song and dance about it.He has more important things to discuss. Like giraffes… and there’s a bit about tomatoes.You might know him from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo or Radio 4. Or that time he stood for the Scottish National Party, fought a hard campaign, but in the end had to respect the wishes of the people of Cardiff.A whole new show of daftness. You know it makes sense.Warning – contains jokes from the start.“He’s fast, absurd and very funny.” Radio Times“No-one can touch Jones when he hits his stride.” The Guardian…

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5 March 2024 LUTHER LIVE

The UK’s highest rated touring show and now direct from The London Palladium in celebration of The Velvet Voice experience all the hits from his amazing career. Culminating over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever written, fronted by international Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and his 10 piece band.Never Too Much, Here and Now, Give Me the Reason, I Really Didn’t Mean It, Stop to Love, So Amazing, The Best Things in Life Are Free, Always and Forever, Endless Love, Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now, Your Secret Love, Shine, The Closer I Get To You, Love The One You’re With, Any Love, Superstar, Until You Come Back to Me, Dance With My Father and many many more.Luther Vandross, the legend lives on.

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5 March 2024 ROCKIN’ FOR RAINBOWS

Rainbows presents a stunning evening of music and entertainment featuring Leicestershire Rock Choir with special guests – the award-winning Enderby Band. The combined choirs of Leicester, Loughborough and Broughton Astley Rock Choir, conducted by Sarah Stephens, will perform uplifting chart topping songs which will be sure to have you singing along. Compered by former BBC presenters Dave Andrews and Monica Winfield, this show promises to be an inspirational and entertaining evening which is not to be missed! All proceeds will go to Rainbows Hospice.

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5 March 2024 BARDI WIND ORCHESTRA: A CELEBRATION OF RNLI AT 200

David Calow conductor Martin Ballard compèreBardi Wind OrchestraJoin the Bardi Wind Orchestra for their annual charity concert in association with Oadby and Wigston Lions Club, this year celebrating 200 years of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.Featuring music from; The Lord Of The Rings, Game Of Thrones, Star Wars, Disney At The Movies, Saving Private Ryan, Chariots Of Fire, How To Train Your Dragon, Pirates Of The Caribbean and much more.You may also be interested in…Bardi Symphony Orchestra: Sibelius Symphony No.2 – Sunday 24 March 2024Bardi Symphony Orchestra: Jeneba Kanneh-Mason Plays Mozart – Sunday 19 May 2024…

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4 March 2024 ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST WORLD TOUR

The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour is the world’s largest and most successful Elvis tribute show starring world leading Elvis tribute artists, including Shawn Klush the winner of BBC One’s Prime Time UK TV show The World’s Greatest Elvis and the original winner of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis, TN, held by Elvis Presley Enterprises.Also from the USA and making his debut on the Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour is 23 year old Moses Snow, with fans referring to him as, the new prince of rock and roll. In 2022, Moses arrived on the scene becoming the youngest Elvis tribute artist ever to be named grand champion at the prestigious Images Of The King Contest in Memphis, TN, establishing him as one of the brightest stars among the next generation of the Elvis tribute world. Hailing from Dallas, Texas, Moses’ brings a level of authenticity and on stage dynamism so high, it allows fans to experience a glimpse of what it was like to see the king of rock and roll as he burst onto the scene the 1950s with performances that sent shockwaves all around the world.After Moses Snow faithfully recreates the electrifying early years of Elvis, the UK’s very own Ben Thompson will then take to the stage recreating the 1968 Television Comeback Special when Elvis took to the stage in full black leathers in what is regarded by many as the performing peak of King’s illustrious and unequalled career. Ben Thompson was crowned the…

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4 March 2024 ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST WORLD TOUR

The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour is the world’s largest and most successful Elvis tribute show starring world leading Elvis tribute artists, including Shawn Klush the winner of BBC One’s Prime Time UK TV show The World’s Greatest Elvis and the original winner of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis, TN, held by Elvis Presley Enterprises.Also from the USA and making his debut on the Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour is 23 year old Moses Snow, with fans referring to him as, the new prince of rock and roll. In 2022, Moses arrived on the scene becoming the youngest Elvis tribute artist ever to be named grand champion at the prestigious Images Of The King Contest in Memphis, TN, establishing him as one of the brightest stars among the next generation of the Elvis tribute world. Hailing from Dallas, Texas, Moses’ brings a level of authenticity and on stage dynamism so high, it allows fans to experience a glimpse of what it was like to see the king of rock and roll as he burst onto the scene the 1950s with performances that sent shockwaves all around the world.After Moses Snow faithfully recreates the electrifying early years of Elvis, the UK’s very own Ben Thompson will then take to the stage recreating the 1968 Television Comeback Special when Elvis took to the stage in full black leathers in what is regarded by many as the performing peak of King’s illustrious and unequalled career. Ben Thompson was crowned the…

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4 March 2024 RAT PACK

The stars of The Rat Pack – Swingin’ at the Sands will be bringing the ultimate Christmas party to the UK this festive season. After spending five years starring as Dean Martin in the hit West End show The Rat Pack – Live From Las Vegas, Mark Halliday created his first of many hit shows, The Rat Pack – Swingin’ At The Sands in 2010.Over the past decade the show has gone from strength to strength, with appearances in some of the UK’s leading theatres, spots on cruise ships across the world from Catalan to Colombia, events for corporate clients including Virgin Airlines and performances at outdoor shows everywhere from Denmark to Dubai.With their mastery of the Great American Songbook, the show prides itself on authenticity, camaraderie, comedy and the ability to give everyone a swingin’ time.Starring Tom Russell Fox as Frank Sinatra, Jim Whitley as Sammy Davis Jr and Glenn Macnamara as Dean Martin, the show will offer audiences all the usual most-loved Rat Pack staples including New York, New York, That’s Life and My Way as well as singalongs to a range of festive favourites such as Winter Wonderland and White Christmas.

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1 March 2024 MOTOWN BY MOONLIGHT

Get ready for a magical evening of Motown by Moonlight, sundown soul, and disco at dusk! Capitol Motown and Soul Band are the perfect combination of sensational energy, talented vocalists, and polished musicians. Put on your dancing shoes as the sun goes down to the sound of young America and party to the timeless tunes of Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin and many more!Customer information– The gates will open from 6pm (an hour before the performance start time) so you can get settled and enjoy our gardens before the performance starts.– Please bring something to sit on – either a picnic rug or low-backed chairs.– You are most welcome to bring a picnic but we would prefer it if you didn’t bring glass on to the site.– Our bar will be open from 6pm serving a range of alcoholic and soft drinks, hot drinks and snacks.– Toilets will be available inside the Hall. – There is level access to the seating area for this performance. Our toilets and the Victoria Suite bar are fully accessible via steps or a ramp.You may also be interested in…Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Gondoliers – Friday 16 August 2024The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle – Saturday 17 August 2024The Hound of the Baskervilles – Sunday 18 August 2024…

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