Clark Tracey, a well-established jazz master, recognised as a most inventive jazz drummer, and, having appeared over many years with the world’s jazz greats, arrives with his new quintet of our best and youngest jazz musicians.
A Five-Time Winner of “Best Drummer” in the British Jazz Awards,
Clark Tracey is a proven group leader, writer and arranger. He has revived the famous jazz suites written by his late father, the great pianist & composer Stan Tracey, “Under Milk Wood” and “A Child’s Christmas in Wales”, bringing these masterpieces successfully to admiring younger audiences.
He creates educational Master Classes across the U.K. and continues to be an in-demand performer across the world.
Joining Clark for this Festival concert are jazz musicians, already making waves on the U.K. jazz scene.
Alex Clarke on alto and tenor saxophones is aged 23 and won the Rising Star in the British Jazz Awards 2 years ago and was runner up in the BBC Young Jazz Musician last year. She has successfully released her debut CD “Only A Year” with Dave Newton, Dave Green and Clark.
Emily Masser is an astonishing vocalist, still 20 years of age and attending the Guildhall School of Music. Her vocalese has already introduced her to hardened jazzers, including Claire Martin and Liane Carroll who have both endorsed her and invited her to sit in with them. Daughter of Dean Masser, her years belie her enormous talent, which began at Chetham’s School of Music.
Graham Harvey on piano is one of our most experienced pianists, studied at Berkley, MD of Incognito, Stacey Kent’s pianist and much sought after as a freelancer playing with major stars including
Dave O’Higgins, Alan Barnes and Mark Nightingale.
James Owston on double bass is 27, a graduate of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and again a runner up in the BBC Young Jazz Musician Finals a few years ago. In our opinion, he is the most technically gifted upright bassist in this country and is now working with a variety of musicians.
Please join us for an inspiring evening of great music, featuring Clark Tracey – a great jazz star and band leader, alongside a combination of today’s and tomorrow’s jazz stars.
“One of the most impressive jazz drummers today” – The Times
Clark Tracey was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the 2019 Birthday Honours for services to music and the promotion of jazz.
The Ultimate Tribute To Moulin Rouge & Other MusicalsExperience a night of pure entertainment as we transport you to the dazzling world of the Moulin Rouge!
This incredible show features all your favourite hits from the iconic movie-musical, including “Come What May,” “Your Song,” and “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend.” But that’s not all – timeless hits from other modern movie musicals will really get your feet moving.
Join our children of the revolution and be swept away by the sultry, mysterious atmosphere of Paris. From the sexy and disreputable underbelly of the city to the glamour and glitz of the Moulin Rouge, you’ll be transported back in time to a place of dreams, adventure, and most importantly, love.
This high-energy musical extravaganza is a guaranteed hit with all audiences looking for a night of non-stop entertainment. So grab your friends and get ready to sing and dance the night away.
This is one show you don’t want to miss – get your tickets now and join us for a truly Spectacular, Spectacular evening of unforgettable entertainment!
The festival will take place over three days this summer from Friday 5 – Sunday 7 July 2024. The event promises three days of unrivalled music, entertainment and family-friendly fun in the city’s War Memorial Park. Renowned for showcasing a diverse line-up of top-tier musical acts alongside the best of Coventry’s local talent, Godiva Festival has become a staple in the city’s event calendar.
Unspoken truths take flight in songs that simmer and seethe with quiet anger, as Joseph gives voice to those robbed of their own. Her debut, Bones You Have Thrown Me and Blood I’ve Spilled, won 2015’s Scottish Album of the Year award. An uncompromising gut-punch that grieved aloud, she mourned passing relationships and, with unimaginable courage, the loss of her son. This possession with truth-telling is her hallmark, digging straight for the heart.
One Night In Nashville is the UK’s #1 and only true Downtown-Nashville & Honky Tonk Experience. Inspired by today’s Nashville music scene, and recreating the buzzing atmosphere of Honky Tonks and songwriter rounds, One Night In Nashville offer their audience a true, authentic slice of the Nashville Experience here in the UK, featuring the biggest Country Hits.
Following a song writing trip and tour in Nashville herself, UK Country/Americana Artist Maria Jordan wanted to bring the magic and soul of Nashville & the music that inspired her songs to UK audiences.
Transporting the audience right to the heart of Nashville today, the show features a 90 minute performance led by Maria Jordan and her 6 piece band.
Giving the crowd a true to life experience of a Honky Tonk music venue, the band is made up of some of the finest multi-instrumentalists, established songwriters, musicians, producers and performers in the UK Country/Americana scene.
The vision of this show is to give music lovers “One Night In Nashville”! Performing the biggest Modern and Classic Country Music hits of all time, One Night In Nashville celebrate the Modern Country Music scene that is alive today, the fastest growing genre in the world.
Expect to hear songs from current stars such as Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Zak Brown Band, Maren Morris, Morgan Wallen, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood.
In addition, One Night In Nashville pay tribute to their idols, the iconic Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, Kenny Rogers, and many more.
Make no mistake that this is no typical Country Show and appeals to audiences of all ages, particularly the contemporary, vibrant generation of new Modern Country fans.
The show can also feature a true Nashville style club night known as the ‘Redneck Disco’ following the show, and they can showcase up and coming UK Country/Americana artists by way of support slots and/or with the famous songwriter rounds (where guest songwriters are invited to join the show, creating a truly authentic experience).
One Night In Nashville is simply a fun, wild night of the best Country music ever written!
A celebration of her music, life and legacy, performed by Amy’s original band.In this exceptional & unique show – Amy’s Original band led by her long term Musical Director/Bass player Dale Davis and Amy’s close friend from the very start of her career, celebrate her era defining music and live performances with this, the only completely authentic reimagining of the Amy Winehouse sound.
Fronted by the incredible vocalist Bronte Shandé and featuring on-screen visuals and unique footage the show has become an unforgettable experience and celebration for audiences around the world which we are delighted to bring to you.
Amy Winehouse was the greatest female voice to have ever come out of the UK, a national treasure and for so many simply the greatest artist of her generation, missed by everyone who loved her and her music.
Join us on a joyful and emotional journey celebrating Amy’s incredible songbook with the musicians and band who knew her best, who stood alongside her on stages all around the world and helped create her timeless sound, both onstage and in the studio.
Bringing you all of Amy’s hits and masterpieces from the multi award winning albums, Back To Black, Frank and Lioness …..‘Rehab’ ‘Valerie’ ‘Back To Black’ ‘Love Is A losing Game’ ‘Tears Dry On Their Own’ ‘I’m No Good’ and many more.
Join us On March 12th 2024 at St. Mary’s Guildhall for an uplifting evening with the combined musical forces from the University of Warwick.
Handel’s Dixit Dominus, the setting of Psalm 110, is widely considered oen of the most challenging pieces of music he wrote for choir and orchestra. Current student Nick Raptakis will also have one of his recent pieces, Virus performed, alongside music by Elgar and Finnish composer Rautavaara.
The University of Warwick Chamber Choir and Festival Orchestra are two student ensembles who pride themselves in performing challenging music to a high standard, whilst maintaining an ethos of friendliness and fun.
Directed by Music Centre conductors Tom Newall and Suzzie Vango, their wide-ranging repertoire spans sacred, secular, folk and popular music, performing everything from Byrd and Handel to Cole Porter. They have performed in a variety of locations, both in Warwickshire and further afield, with annual tour destinations including: Italy, Spain, Germany, Ireland, Belgium and France, with a performance by the Chamber Choir during their Italy tour in the Milan Duomo in 2022.
Warwick Festival Orchestra was founded by students and they have staged a number of orchestral projects, most recently a performance of Sibelius Symphony No. 2 under the direction of student conductor Han Zhao.
Based on the classic fairytale, this short family opera tells the tale of the Pied Piper and his mystical (and dangerous) powers …
With music by one of Britain’s most famous composers, Sir Charles Hubert Parry
Featuring a cast of professional soloists and community chorus, and accompanied by the West Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra.
The opera will be followed by a short concert of opera classics.
Toronto troubadour Chris A. Cummings (Marker Starling, formerly Mantler) has been playing Melancholy Party Jams since 1999. A solo performer for many years, his preferred weapons were a Wurltizer electric piano and an early pre-programmed drum machine. More recently he has been supported by a Toronto-based band consisting of Dorothea Paas (vocals, guitar) Jay Anderson (drums), Matt McLaren (bass) and Andy Scott (guitar and keyboards).
Our earliest exposures to music can often be the most formative. For Toronto-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Eliza Niemi, that influence came from her Dad who taught her the basics of bass and guitar at home. These childhood experiences of playing music together by ear fostered the sense of playfulness that she’s approached her craft with ever since. They also instilled an ethic in her creative work that prioritizes making music with friends and loved ones. Those honed guitar —and later piano, cello and vocal— skills make Eliza an ideal collaborator: starting in Halifax’s rich music scene with the mid-2010s experimental pop groups New Love Underground and Mauno, and later in her role supporting artists Le Ren, Quaker Parents and Evan J. Cartwright. Through the rhythms of touring and the brilliant spark that’s shared in musical exchange, Eliza found and developed connections across Canada’s DIY music communities. These collaborative moments fuel her creative practice, whether playing solo, in an ensemble or releasing others’ music as the founder of her own label, Vain Mina Records.
Indulge in a gourmet three-course set meal, sip on a complimentary arrival drink, and dance the night away to the sounds of classic hits such as “Haven’t Met You Yet,” “Feeling Good,” “My Way,” “New York, New York,” “Me & Mrs. Jones,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” and many more. Whether you’re a dedicated fan of swing or simply looking for a night of entertainment, “Me & My Shadow” promises an experience that will exceed your expectations.
Join us at St Mary’s Guildhall for an afternoon of music with musical trio ‘Ypotryll’.
Ypotryll, whose name comes from medieval bestiary, a medieval book of beasts, specialise in medieval musical.
Enjoy an hour-long performance in the spectacular Great Hall, which weaves singing, conversation and performance with instruments which you can also see used by our choir of angels in the spectacular roof carvings.
Included in our normal entry price this is an hour-long event combining authentic music with an opportunity to learn more about the instruments of the time.
Jake Bugg is coming to Coventry for an amazing night as part of the Your Town Tour. Jake will be playing two sets: one acoustic and one full band.
This will be a night not to be missed!
Following a triumphant sold-out November run, Robert Plant’s Saving Grace, the esteemed co-operative featuring Suzi Dian (vocals), Oli Jefferson (percussion), Tony Kelsey (mandolin, baritone, acoustic guitar), and Matt Worley (banjo, acoustic, baritone guitars, cuatro) have announced their 2024 live return with a tour throughout 2024. Plant continues to push boundaries and blow audiences away with Saving Grace. This tour promises to be a rare opportunity to witness the collective’s unique blend of folk, Americana, and blues.
Joining the tour as once again special guest will be singer, songwriter and musician Taylor McCall. The completely self-taught South Carolina native has so far garnered nearly 30 million plays to date with captivating tracks such as “Jericho Rose”, “Quartermaster” and “Waccamaw Drive”.
Jasmine Myra is a saxophonist, composer and band leader, based in
Leeds. Part of the bustling, creative, cross-genre music scene in the
city she has surrounded herself with some of the best young talent in
the north of England. Her original instrumental music has a euphoric
and uplifting sound, influenced by artists as diverse as Bonobo, Olafur
Arnalds and Kenny Wheeler, artists whose music shares an emotive
quality that you can also hear in Myra’s own compositions.
She has recently signed to Gondwana Records and has been working
with A&R and producer Matthew Halsall, whose keen ear for talent
helped bring the music of GoGo Penguin, Mammal Hands and Hania
Rani to the wider world.
Resurrection Men + Charles Dexter Ward and The Imagineers
Calypso moon are an all female Birmingham based band who regularly play at some of the better venues and UK music festivals including Glastonbury, Bestival, Cheltenham and Birmingham Jazz Festivalstyle and Ronnie Scott’s in London. They play a nice mix of jazz, swing and latin standards. You can see recent you tube footage on line.
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Pink Floyd’s iconic album, Dark Side of the Moon, at Coventry Cathedral. Experience the full album, along with other beloved Pink Floyd hits, in this extraordinary event. Immerse yourself in the mesmerising soundscapes and thought-provoking lyrics that have captivated audiences for decades.
As seen at a variety of diverse venues, this special performance, created by a group of musicians who came together last March promises to be a truly memorable experience. Let the music transport you to another dimension as you witness the timeless brilliance of Dark Side of the Moon performed live at the historic Coventry Cathedral.
The concert is in aid of the Resounding Hope Organ Appeal, as we look to fundraise the restoration of our Organ which is now 60 years old and is need of some TLC to continue to be functional in the future. Coventry Cathedral has one of the greatest organs in the country and it is a Grade 1 listed through the British Institute of Organ Studies. All proceeds from this event will go to support the refurbishment of this national treasure.
Doors will open at 7.00pm for an 8.00pm start.
*TICKETS NOW ON SALE!*
There will be unreserved seating for this event, however if you have any accessibility needs then please send an email to events@coventrycathedral.org.uk and we will make arrangements for you.
The Making Of The Debut Album: An Intimate Evening of music and conversation with singer James Skelly and keyboardist Nick Power.The Coral are celebrating the 21st anniversary of their eponymous debut album.
The record was described by NME as being the funniest and most refreshing British debut in years.
In this intimate evening, singer-songwriter James Skelly will be joined by keyboardist Nick Power for an evening of conversation, audience questions and acoustic songs.
The Coral’s debut remains a totemic release, sonically unique, wilfully left-field and thrillingly eclectic.
The Coral combined psychedelia with dub, disco groove with pop and ragtime with Egyptian reggae on a remarkable debut that has proved to be timeless.
Twenty-one years on, that record still sounds as fresh and remarkable as it did when it was released on 29th July 2002.
The Making Of The Debut Album: An Intimate Evening of music and conversation with singer James Skelly and keyboardist Nick Power.The Coral are celebrating the 21st anniversary of their eponymous debut album.
The record was described by NME as being the funniest and most refreshing British debut in years.
In this intimate evening, singer-songwriter James Skelly will be joined by keyboardist Nick Power for an evening of conversation, audience questions and acoustic songs.
The Coral’s debut remains a totemic release, sonically unique, wilfully left-field and thrillingly eclectic.
The Coral combined psychedelia with dub, disco groove with pop and ragtime with Egyptian reggae on a remarkable debut that has proved to be timeless.
Twenty-one years on, that record still sounds as fresh and remarkable as it did when it was released on 29th July 2002.
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Coventry. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Timeless Love Songs at Coventry Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📍 Venue: Coventry Cathedral
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
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Programme
All You Need Is Love from Love Actually
Your Song from Moulin Rouge!
Love Theme from Cinema Paradiso
I Will Always Love You from The Bodyguard
Can You Feel the Love Tonight? from The Lion King
City of Stars from La La Land
Shallow from A Star Is Born
A Thousand Years from The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1
A Whole New World from Aladdin
La Vie En Rose from Midnight In Paris
Por Una Cabeza from Scent of a Woman
Pride (In The Name Of Love) from Moulin Rouge!
I Finally Found Someone from The Mirror Has Two Faces
Performers
String quartet – to be announced!
We invite you to celebrate Mother’s Day in style, paying tribute to one of the most iconic artists who lit up the golden strip of Las Vegas—Elvis Presley! Our Elvis tribute act will take the stage, delivering a set of upbeat music that’ll transport you to the heyday of the King.
Join us in our Marquee for a delightful Afternoon Tea and let’s make this Mother’s Day an occasion to remember, surrounded by the magic of Elvis and the warmth of shared moments.
Our Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Includes:
– Afternoon Tea
– Tribute Elvis Headline entertainment
– Located in the Marquee
Start: 12:30 pm
Event lasts approximately 2.5 hours
Relive the magic of Take That’s biggest hits with Re-Take That, the UK’s number-one tribute band, for one night only at Coombe Abbey Hotel.
Get ready to relive the magic of Take That’s greatest hits with the UK’s favourite tribute band, Re-Take That. With attention to detail and an unwavering passion for the music, this talented group of performers will transport you back to the glory days of the 90s. From the same costumes and dance routines to the same lighting and effects, Re-Take That provides a truly immersive experience that will make you feel like you’ve seen the real thing. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to sing, dance, and party all night long with this incredible tribute band.
Why not book a table with your family and friends in our Marquee for this fantastic night of drinks, dinner and dancing.
Direct from the West End and having sold out venues worldwide, Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners returns to the Belgrade.
“Don’t miss it!”
– IRISH WORLD
In partnership with Tourism Ireland and in association with legendary Irish pub O’Donoghue’s, Seven Drunken Nights tells the story of a career spanning 50 years and invokes the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, John Sheahan, Ciaran Bourke and Jim McCann.
This hugely talented cast of musicians and singers bring the music of this iconic group back to life.
It is without doubt the ultimate feel good Irish show.
Forever proud to call herself a folk singer, Kate Rusby’s vocals never fail to connect the heart of a song to that of her audience. Named as one of the Top Ten Folk Voices of the Century, a Mercury Prize Winner, 6-times BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winner and a warm, Yorkshire sense of humour to boot, Rusby has achieved an unprecedented cross-over appeal.
Despite stepping into a more contemporary production on her last few albums, she has stayed true to her roots. Her cover of Manic Monday (Hand Me Down2020) featured on the BBC Radio 2 playlist.
The guests on 2022 album 30: Happy Returns is testament to Rusby’s wide appeal and include the likes of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, KT Tunstall, and Beth Nielson Chapman.
Celebrating over 30 years of touring and 22 albums including her latest beautifully stunning Christmas album, Light Years, released in December 2023, Kate and her band of merry and very talented men will be visiting us in her 50th birthday year with songs old and new.
Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra returns to Coventry with special guests (to be announced).Jools Holland OBE DL is a composer, pianist, bandleader and broadcaster.
From playing pubs in the East End docks as a teenage greaser, to leading his rhythm and blues orchestra and selling millions of records this century, it is his passion for music that has made Jools Holland into a doyen of the music scene.
Jools was awarded an OBE in 2003 for his services to the British music industry.
Join us for an unmissable evening and experience the ultimate Whitney Houston tribute show at Coombe Abbey Hotel.
Always Whitney – Tashara, is a celebration of Whitney’s stunning gift that she gave to the world. Tashara delivers this tribute with tremendous feeling and high energy!
Prepare to hear Aled Jones as you’ve never heard him before. He was the boy treble who captivated the world with his angelic voice. Selling over seven million albums, Aled was the original, classical crossover star. His recording of ‘Walking in the Air’, from the animated film The Snowman, firmly established him as a household name and he has become an integral part of the nation’s festivities.
Equally at home on the classical stage, or starring in musical theatre productions in London West End, his credits include lead roles in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas.
As a singer, Aled is in demand globally and has performed in the world’s most iconic venues, from London’s Royal Albert Hall to the Sydney Opera House. A favourite with the Royal Family, he even gave a private performance to King Charles III in Kensington Palace.
He is an award-winning television broadcaster and radio presenter who’s interviewed hundreds of A-List stars over the years. He heads up BBC’s Songs of Praise and his own Saturday and Sunday morning shows on Classic FM.
Now, after 40 years in the business, he’s looking back on a remarkable career with a one-man show, that will feature never-before-heard music, tales from the decades and for the first time, his story told in his own words. It’s time to come Full Circle.
Join us in our Marquee for Afternoon Tea and live entertainment from the D Day Darlings. Three stunning vocalists perform a collection of the most nostalgic songs of a bygone era.
Join us in our Marquee for Afternoon Tea and live entertainment from the D Day Darlings. Three stunning vocalists perform a collection of the most nostalgic songs of a bygone era.
Join us in our Marquee for Afternoon Tea and live entertainment from the D Day Darlings. Three stunning vocalists perform a collection of the most nostalgic songs of a bygone era.
The Future Sound Of Coventry: The Persistence Of Sound
• Friday 19 January to Sunday 21 January 2024 |
• 10.00am – 4.00pm
• Drop in | FREE
An audio-visual installation consisting of three short films, each focussing on different aspects of Coventry: Transport & Industry, People & Communities and Buildings & Environment.
Soundtracks are generated from samples/field recordings collected from around Coventry with a theme to explore and predict the future sounds of the city.
https://www.theherbert.org/whats-on/1781/the-future-sound-of-coventry-the-persistence-of-sound
‘The classic rock fan’s ultimate live juke box!’The Classic Rock Show is back in the UK for the first leg of its 2024 tour.
Bigger and even better, and celebrating, once again, the very best of Classic Rock.
Performed with note-for-note precision, bringing the original iconic and era-defining recordings back to life on stage, with an amazing sound and light show to match.
Anthem after anthem, riff after riff and solo after solo, culminating in a show-stopping guitar duel that is definitely not to be missed.
Jake Bugg is coming to Coventry for an amazing night as part of the Your Town Tour. Jake will be playing two sets: one acoustic and one full band.
This will be a night not to be missed!
Neville Staple – From The Specials plays a hometown show at Square One Coventry Sat 02/12 with support from AC30’s and Lobster.
Neville Staple, the Legendary multi-award-winning Front Man From The Specials, Fun Boy Three and Special Beat, also known as The Original Rude Boy, celebrates over 40 years of his super music career, and of the beginning of the 2-Tone movement. He continues to carry the flag for The Specials and Fun Boy Three, with honour and pride, performing hits and classics from his career.
Credited with changing the face of popular music not only once but twice, Neville’s international career is well documented and started out from the early days with Ray King, Pete Waterman (OBE), The Coventry Automatics and his Jah Baddis Sound System, before taking to the stage as a frontman of The Specials. He has performed, written or produced highly acclaimed albums and singles, and his musical awards include MOJO, NME, several Gold, Silver & Platinum Discs and a lifetime achievement award from a school in his home City of Coventry (birthplace of the 2-Tone Movement). He is celebrated as a living legend. Neville continues to write and produce new material, with his recent album being the highly celebrated ‘From The Specials & Beyond’. Neville was chosen to be one of the UK’s ‘National Treasures’ for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant list, along with his wife Sugary Staple.
Neville states, “We have lost a lot of my music buddies in recent times, so I will continue to perform in honour of them all. I love to see the massive reactions to the hit songs like Ghost Town, Too Much Too Young and Gangsters, and fans continue to write to me about my rugged, energetic and fun stage presence from back in the day. The way we bring ska to the mainstream is by mixing Jamaican music with the English punky style. I love performing live and always include my Specials hits, along with other classics and career favourites. Every show is like a massive party, where fans of all ages love to dance, stomp or sing – along!”
Neville’s 2-Tone legacy is huge. The movement helped to transcend and defuse racial tensions in Thatcher-era Britain and still resonates in today’s Brexit uncertainties. Neville’s collaborations and shows have included Amy Winehouse, Rancid, Save Ferris, No Doubt, Planet Smashers, Desmond Dekker, The Undertones, The Clash, UB40, The Jam, Sting, Madness, Midge Ure, Kim Appleby, Leee John, Toyah, Hazel O’Connor, Ferry Aid Collective, Bob Marley’s Estate, Bananarama, Dreadzone, Derrick Morgan, Clint Eastwood, Roy & Yvonne, Stranger Cole and Dub Pistols.
Support band The AC30’s are based in the Midlands and concentrate on original Jamaican Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae, with a dash on 2-Tone. They have been backing band for chart topper Susan Cadogan, Carroll Thompson, Troy Ellis (Son of Alton Ellis), the U.K touring band of Stranger Cole and Alpheus, Derrick Morgan, Dave Barker and Roy & Yvonne. With a set list including The Blues Busters, Pluto Shervington, The Skatalites, Prince Buster, John Holt, Max Romeo, Ken Boothe, Jimmy Cliff, Alton Ellis, Toots and The Maytells along with original material, audiences find it hard keeping off the dance floor! Members have separately recorded and played live with Ken Boothe, Jimmy Cliff, Wyclef Jean, Black Uhuru, Bad Manners, UB40 and The Beat Ft Rankin Rogers.
Lobster is a six-piece reggae, ska, and hip-hop influenced punk band from Birmingham who continually get people skanking around the UK. They’ve shared the stage with a number of incredible bands including: Mad Caddies, The Beat, Solo Banton, Macka B, Dreadzone, OPM, Subhumans, Zion Train, Jaya the Cat, Inner Terrestials, PAIN, Random Hand, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Sonic Boom Six and Citizen Fish.
We are delighted to announce our first Desi Beats family rave, headlined by DJ Bobby Friction.Join the original family ravers, Big Fish Little Fish, on a multi-sensory dancefloor filled with bubbles, balloons, confetti cannons, fake snow and lots of good vibes.
Share your favourite desi tunes with the whole family at a sound level safe for little ears. Fancy dress is optional but ‘bright and beautiful’ colours are massively encouraged.
All ages are very welcome, but activities are designed with 0-8 years olds in mind. Adult only groups are not permitted and pre-walkers are free, but will still require a ticket.
VenuePlease note that this event is not happening in Warwick Arts Centre. The Copper Rooms is a venue inside of the Student’s Union building directly opposite the main entrance of Warwick Arts Centre.