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Acoustic Guitar - Beginners (C)
Led by Richard Lee
For novice guitarists who can string chords together, strum confidently and move between chords with some ease, to take the next steps. You will learn some classic songs, interesting chords, light music theory and the 12-bar blues.
These classes are split by skills level;
Beginners A - Recently completed the Absolute Beginners course but still some way to go. Yet to tackle bar chords and complicated rhythms.
Beginners B - Well on the way and able to do bar chords
Beginners C - Almost intermediate but not quite yet.
If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!
Spring
Thur 12 Jan - 9 Feb, Thur 23 Feb - 23 Mar, Thur 30 Mar - 27 Apr (exc 6 Apr)
7pm - 8pm
£40 per 5 week course | £32 per 4 week course
Booking cut off time: 6pm on the first day of each course
This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.
You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email
Suitable for ages 18+ years.
- 23 Mar
- 30 Mar from £32
- 3 more dates...
Pianists at Norden Farm 1: Henry Cash
Henry Cash was the second prizewinner at the 2021 Mottram International Piano Competition held in Manchester.
We are delighted to welcome him to Norden Farm. His wide-ranging programme ends with Brahms’ titanic and revelatory F minor Sonata, an inspiring listen. Come and hear a future star!
Beethoven Sonata in F sharp major, Op.78
Debussy Images (Book1)
Scriabin Sonata No.5
Rachmaninov Prelude in B minor
Brahms Sonata in F minor, Op.5
Courtyard Theatre
£18 | Under 18s free
Acoustic Guitar - Intermediate
Led by Richard Lee.
Play guitar but stuck in a rut? Want to play some notable songs and impress your friends? Then this is the course for you. Rediscover your 6-string and why you took it up originally.
Learn some classic songs as well as learning your pentationic scales, slide guitar and alternate tunings
Spring
Thur 12 Jan - 9 Feb, Thur 23 Feb - 23 Mar, Thur 30 Mar - 27 Apr (exc 6 Apr) 8.30pm - 9.30pm
£40 per 5 week course | £32 per 4 week course
Booking cut off time: 6pm on the first day of each course
This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.
You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email
Suitable for 18+ years.
- 23 Mar
- 30 Mar from £32
- 3 more dates...
Hattie Whitehead with special guest Tim Whitehead (sax)
Vocalist Hattie brings a Joni Mitchell inspired evening.
Hattie Whitehead (vocals and guitar)
Tim Whitehead (sax)
Alex Hutton (piano)
Darren McCarthy (bass)
Tom Hooper (drums)
Hattie Whitehead does not pull her punches. Think Liz Lawrence meets Joni Mitchell. Her smart lyrics and powerful, outspoken female voice blend folk sensibilities with an undeniably modern sound.
Performing and writing since a young age and born into an artistic family Hattie has won the Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition in 2016 and her self released EPs have over 200k streams.
The self-produced video for Hattie Whiteheads 2018 single "Up's and Downs" clocked over 50k views on Youtube. It is no surprise that with her uncanny ability to graft complex narratives to memorable melodies that Hattie has also seen success with sync work.
She was hand picked by Guy Garvey to write for and perform on soundtrack for the hit Apple+ TV show for "Trying Season 1". On the first single from the campaign “No Man's Land” (released 30th September 22) she dives into the experience of loss that permeates much of her material to date. Written in direct response to the loss of her mother, the song describes an experience that is all the more relevant in the post-pandemic world we live in today where loss is all around us.
The outcome is a body of work that takes Hattie's unflinching honesty when discussing the industry and it’s troubled relationship to women or un-earthing with eye-widening vulnerability her own personal experiences and places the sound squarely in 2023.
From Ian Car’s Nucleus in the 70’s to the iconic 80’s allstar Loose Tubes collaboration, Tim Whitehead has been a central role in British Jazz for many decades. Co-founding ‘Jazz Umbrella’ in the 80’s and ‘Way out West in the 90’s, He has also helped provide a network and platform for other musicians.
This show will centre around Hattie’s love of Joni Mitchell. – The more jazzier side of Joni Mitchell. It will also feature the world class saxophone of Tim Whitehead.
‘It’s not just his mastery of the tenor saxophone, phenominal though it is, but the absolute conviction of his playing that is so impressive.’ Dave Gelly - Observer
‘The song Ups and Downs highlights Whitehead’s rich, honeyed vocals as well as her talent for writing enthralling melodies and soul-baringly honest lyrics.’ The Telegraph
'The singer-writer from Richmond in London, wears her heart and her accomplished song craft on her sleeve with the self-released single More Than That. It’s an appealingly open faced love song.’ Prog Magazine
‘Hattie's got the sort of talent that means in a couple of years time we'll all be boasting about being here tonight.’ For Folk's Sake
When the Horn Blows – ‘There’s something incredibly wholesome about Hattie Whitehead’s folk-tinged vocal, her delivery is tender and matter of fact, pure and warm despite some of the melancholia in the lyrical theme.’ PressPlay Ok
Studio
£16
Kingdom of Madness: Classic Magnum
Members of Magnum’s classic-era line-ups and other top-drawer rock alumni unite to perform classic Magnum songs from the celebrated 1978-94 period.
Mark Stanway (keyboards), Micky Barker (drums), Richard Bailey (keyboards/flute) and Mo Birch (vocals/percussion), all of whom have previously performed with Magnum, provide the nucleus of Kingdom of Madness.
For their 2021/22 shows they are joined by vocalist Mark Pascall, best known for his work with Cats in Space and Departed, bassist Brian Badhams (Bernie Marsden’s Alaska, Steve Gibbons Band) and guitarist Alan Bell.
One of the UK’s finest exponents of melodic rock music, Magnum achieved high album and singles chart positions in both the UK and Europe and gained a reputation as one of the UK most captivating live bands.
This reunion of former members of one the UK’s most revered melodic rock bands to perform music that has touched the hearts of several generations of music fans has been met with the highest acclaim from both music critics and audiences alike.
Courtyard Theatre
£20
The Vinyl Frontier - Sad/Happy
Hosted by Jeff Lloyd.
Jeff Lloyd needs audience help to create two playlists - one Happy, one Sad.
Studio
£10
Acoustic Guitar - Beginners (A)
Led by Richard Lee
For novice guitarists who can string chords together, strum confidently and move between chords with some ease, to take the next steps. You will learn some classic songs, interesting chords, light music theory and the 12-bar blues.
These classes are split by skills level;
Beginners A - Recently completed the Absolute Beginners course but still some way to go. Yet to tackle bar chords and complicated rhythms.
Beginners B - Well on the way and able to do bar chords
Beginners C - Almost intermediate but not quite yet.
If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!
Spring
Tues 10 Jan - 7 Feb, Tues 21 Feb - 21 Mar, Tues 28 Mar - 25 Apr (exc 4 Apr)
7pm - 8pm
£40 per 5 week course | £32 per 4 week course
Booking cut off time: 6pm on the first day of each course
This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.
You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email
Suitable for ages 18+ years.
- 28 Mar from £32
- 11 Apr
- 2 more dates...
Acoustic Guitar - Absolute Beginners
Led by Richard Lee.
Always wanted to learn guitar but never got around to it? Want to trade your air guitar skills for real guitar skills? It is never too late to learn. Learn guitar right from the very beginning. This is a foundation course for those with little to no experience of playing guitar. You will learn how to hold a guitar and to make the right noises out of it. The aim of these lessons is to get you playing your first song within 4 weeks of lessons, as no-one takes up guitar to strum random chords, it’s all about the songs.
If you are returning to guitar having not played for some time and can barely remember chords this is a great way of getting back into the swing of things.
Spring
Wed 11 Jan - 8 Feb, Wed 22 Feb - 22 Mar, Wed 29 Mar - 26 Apr (exc 5 Apr)
7pm - 8pm
£40 per 5 week course | £32 per 4 week course
Booking cut off time: 6pm on the first day of each course
This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.
You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email
Suitable for 18+ years.
- 29 Mar from £32
- 12 Apr
- 2 more dates...
Acoustic Guitar - Beginners (B)
Led by Richard Lee
For novice guitarists who can string chords together, strum confidently and move between chords with some ease, to take the next steps. You will learn some classic songs, interesting chords, light music theory and the 12-bar blues.
These classes are split by skills level;
Beginners A - Recently completed the Absolute Beginners course but still some way to go. Yet to tackle bar chords and complicated rhythms.
Beginners B - Well on the way and able to do bar chords
Beginners C - Almost intermediate but not quite yet.
If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!
Spring
Wed 11 Jan - 8 Feb, Wed 22 Feb - 22 Mar, Wed 29 Mar - 26 Apr (exc 5 Apr)
8.30pm - 9.30pm
£40 per 5 week course | £32 per 4 week course
Booking cut off time: 6pm on the first day of each course
This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.
You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email
Suitable for ages 18+ years.
- 29 Mar from £32
- 12 Apr
- 2 more dates...
Band of the Household Cavalry - Lunchtime Recital
Join the British Army’s Band of the Household Cavalry this lunchtime featuring some of the Band’s finest brass musicians.
This final afternoon recital of the series vows to present exceptional musical talent through an exciting, diverse and unique programme of music, free for all to enjoy.
Thur 30 Mar
1.45pm - 2.45pm
This is a free event but donations to the Norden Farm Centre Trust are welcomed, these can be made during the basket process.
Papa Truck
The 5 piece band play original home grown Bluegrass straight out of the Chiltern Valley... High Wycombe...
The band started out in 2005 and soon became a strong vocal harmony band focused on writing their own take on bluegrass.
They have recorded 4 albums of original material including their most recent album By Your Side.
Expect a perfect blend of great song writing, vocal harmonies and strong musicianship.
Studio
£15
Corina Kwami presents Pangea
The American singer performs sambas, afro, and some originals with her trio.
American singer Corina Kwami blends her Ghanaian-Irish roots and experience living in 10+ countries across Africa, Latin America and Europe in her music and storytelling.
An accomplished dancer as well, she has been heavily influenced by vernacular jazz dances such as rhythm tap, samba and West African dance - bringing a unique rhythmic take routed in movement and story-telling that blends cultures, like jazz has for decades.
Her show will showcases her Pangea project, which is inspired by a time when North America, Africa, South America, and Europe were continuous, and will feature selections of sambas, afro, and some originals.
With special guest Adele Joel. Adele is one of the UK's leading tap dancers. She performs, teaches and choreographs all over the world. Adele is a founding member of Old Kent Road Tap Dance Company and part of many international companies. She teaches at leading Tap festivals around the world and frequently collaborates with musicians in various jazz clubs.
‘Queen of Storytelling, Corina Kwami’ Jazz in Europe
'Corina Kwami brings her infectious energy to the center stage' Jazzwise
Studio
£16
Jazz Dynamos - Jazz'n'80s
The five-piece band take well known songs from the 70s and 80s, transforming them with a mix of jazz, bossa and samba!
Their unique set of exuberant, original contemporary jazz arrangements includes hits by Dolly Parton, Madonna, U2, The Police, A-ha and Britney Spears.
Fronted by world class vocalist Lucy Randell, Jazz Dynamos have performed sold out shows at the legendary Ronnie Scott’s and Pizza Express Jazz Clubs in London, festivals in UK, Italy, Sweden, France, Norway and Bulgaria, and at private events for British and Hollywood Royalty.
Jazz Dynamos are Lucy Randell (vocals, percussion), Mark Adelman (keyboard), Anders Janes (double bass), Dominique Metz (drums, backing vocals) and Stewart Curtis (saxes, flute and piccolo).
Studio
£16
In a change to previously advertised, this event is on Wednesday 5 April at 8pm
Wrong Jovi
Widely considered to be 'the best Bon Jovi tribute band in the world!'
So much so, that even the former Bon Jovi guitarist, Richie Sambora, has personally thanked the band for their hard work and unforgettable performances.
In their 7 years of touring, the band have performed across the world and featured on the BBC prime-time TV show, Even Better Than The Real Thing. 2019 saw Wrong Jovi perform over 100 shows around the world. Selling out music venues and theatres across the UK and headlining festivals including a headline slot on the Electro Love stage at 2019’s Isle Of Wight Festival.
Performing a set of greatest hits, live favourites and rarities, the band ensure that there is something for the casual follower and even the most die hard of Bon Jovi fans.
Courtyard Theatre
£18
Pianists at Norden Farm 2: Meng Yang Pan
Meng Yang Pan has made several concerto appearances with St John’s Chamber Orchestra.
She makes a welcome return in a solo recital with a stunning virtuoso programme, taking in famous transcriptions, a kaleidoscopic showpiece by Schumann, and Gershwin’s evergreen Rhapsody in Blue. And as with all the recitals in this series, there’s a nod in the direction of Rachmaninov, in the 150th anniversary year of his birth.
Liszt Benediction de Dieu dans la solitude: Funerailles
Glinka/Balakirev The Lark
Rachmaninov Prelude in B flat major
Albeniz Cantos de Espana
Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue
Courtyard Theatre
£18 | Under 18s free
Art Themen (sax) - Back to Bebop
One of the great masters of the British Jazz scene returns.
Art Themen played tenor saxophone with a university jazz band while studying medicine at Cambridge.
After qualifying as a doctor, he moved to London and in the early 60s played in several blues and R&B bands. During this period he worked with Alexis Korner, Phil Seamen, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker and Long John Baldry. In the late 60s and early 70s his musical direction shifted towards jazz and he played with Barbara Thompson, Michael Garrick, Henry Lowther and Graham Collier.
In 1974 he began a long and particularly fruitful association with Stan Tracey, which continued into the 90s. He has also accompanied numerous visiting US jazzmen, including Al Haig, Red Rodney, George Coleman and Nat Adderley. A highly individual playing style marks Themen’s performances.
Studio
£16
Flash - A Tribute to Queen
Flash – Hit after hit, anthem after anthem, guaranteed to blow your mind, as quoted by the BBC ‘as close as it gets’.
Flash - A Tribute to Queen, established in 2001 brought together the finest musicians from several Queen Tribute shows to form a ‘best of the best’ live tribute to the musical legacy of Freddie Mercury and Queen.
Every member of the group has been creatively and technically inspired by Queen, each using replica equipment, adding that extra sound characteristic and obvious visual treat to the decerning fan, they take great satisfaction and pride in producing a show that performed in authentic costumes, brings back all the magic that made every Queen concert so very special.
Entering their 52nd year, Queen amassed a huge back catalogue of hit records and it’s been hard work trying to construct a show that captures their creative history in such a small amount of stage time - but the band guarantee the show to be a non-stop jukebox of the very best of Queen, hit after hit, anthem after anthem, with audience participation at a high from the very start.
Courtyard Theatre
£20 | £18 Supporters
Vocal Power: Strength, Control & Stamina
Led by Rob Castell
Singing is joyous and fun. It's also very good for your health, but it does require some training and understanding of what's going in your body to make that glorious sound! Rob Castell has been working professionally as a singer, musician and teacher for almost 20 years, having sung with his own award winning vocal group Barbershopera, as a lead in We Will Rock You and even in the official band for the Royal Wedding in 2011! If you want to get some tips on how to belt those top notes, control your breath and keep singing all night long, this session will be perfect.
Tues 18 Apr
7.30pm - 9pm
£11
Suitable for 18+ years
The Ocelots
The Ocelots are twins Ashley and Brandon Watson.
They formed during school and started writing their own music pursuing the direction of Bob Dylan and Simon & Garfunkel’s folk sensibilities. They finished school and backpacked around Europe, playing shows and street-performing wherever they could.
In 2017 they released their first EP Till We Get There which hit 1.7 million online streams. In the next three years, backpacking became extensive touring, headlining shows and festivals all over Europe and Australia.
The Ocelots claim inspiration in their music from Paul Simon, Midlake, Cormac McCarthy, Fionn Regan, The La’s, Kings of Convenience and The Shins.
Studio
£16
Norden Farm’s Daytime Choir - Drop in
Led by Dr Marta Mathea Radwan
Norden Farm’s Daytime Choir is a fun, friendly, non-auditioned choir for everyone. We learn by ear, so you don’t need music experience. Our music ranges from gospel, world and jazz to pop and classical - anything that sounds great and is a joy to sing. Joining us is a great way to meet people and sing your stress away.
Fri 21 Apr and Fri 28 Apr
2pm - 3.30pm
£12 per session
Suitable for 18+ years
About the tutor
Dr Marta Mathea Radwan is an award-winning vocalist, composer and musical director. Heralding from Poland and with over 30 years' experience in musical performance, Marta conducts choirs around London, including: jazz group Alle Choir London, Offbeat a cappella community choirs in Acton and Richmond, and Singing for Fun groups at Brunel University London.
The Vinyl Frontier - Best Years of Our Lives
Five people champion the merits of one particular year each.
Studio
£10
Forever Elton - Greatest Hits Tour
A musical journey celebrating the songs of Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
Forever Elton pays homage to the music of Sir Elton John & Bernie Taupin – the most enduringly successful singer/songwriters of their generation.
With a back catalogue and sales exceeded only by Elvis and The Beatles, Elton John has been at the forefront of the pop rock music business for 50 years.
Take this musical journey and see Forever Elton perform Elton’s best loved hits including Your Song, I’m Still Standing, Circle Of Life, Crocodile Rock, Don’t Let The Sun Go Down, Benny And The Jets, Candle in the Wind and many more.
'Stunning…up there with the best shows I’ve ever seen'
'Outstanding vocals and musicians…'
'An absolutely amazing night'
Courtyard Theatre
£18
Harmony: The Joyous Science Behind Close Part Singing
Led by Rob Castell
Singing with a choir can be tremendously rewarding, mainly because you get to try out all those magical harmonies! But it can be daunting and it takes some practice. There's also an incredible alchemy that takes place when we bring different frequencies together and create evocative patterns with our voices. So how does it all work? And how can we get better at making it happen? Norden Farm Community Choir leader Rob Castell has been a professional arranger, musical director and singer for almost 20 years. Join him for an exploration of vocal harmony with some basics for beginners and a fun journey through the science of sound.
Tues 25 Apr
7.30pm - 9pm
£11
Suitable for 18+ years
Imar
Presented by RM Promotions.
The Irish / Manx / Scottish quintet are BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winners. They are amongst Glasgow’s hottest folk property.
They have a wide reaching fanbase throughout the UK, Europe, USA and Canada. The quintet have fast become one of the trad scene's most talked about group. It's thanks in no small part to their debut video L’Air Mignonne becoming a viral smash in 2016. It catapulted the group to the attention of audiences and media worldwide.
Their two albums - Afterlight and Avalanche - have since amassed a devoted listenership. Live audiences are transfixed by their collective and individual technical prowess.
The line up includes Adam Brown (bodhrán), Adam Rhodes (bouzouki), Mohsen Amini (concertina), Ryan Murphy (uilleann pipes) and Tomás Callister (fiddle). They all share a strong background in Irish music. It is a grounding that underpins many of Ímar’s distinctive qualities, in both instrumentation and material.
The shared cultural heritages between Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man are well documented: all three once shared the same Gaelic language, and a similar, clearly potent, kinship endures between their musical traditions.
'Striking musicianship, artful arrangements and sheer absolute delight' Songlines
'Genuinely jaw-dropping collective virtuosity supplied frills to burn' ★★★★★ The Scotsman
'The energy that’s seemingly bursting to let loose is tempered by a variety of instrumental formations and an attention to pacing that showcases the tunes’ melodic strength, and even when the floodgates open the effect is all the more exhilarating for the underlying control and musicality' The Herald
Courtyard Theatre
£20
Maidenhead Music Society: Linos Piano Trio
A very welcome return of the Linos Piano Trio whose recent prize-winning CD ‘Stolen Music’ was described as ‘compelling, dramatic, fascinating and unfailingly musical’ The Strad magazine
They will play music by CPE Bach, Ravel, Beethoven and Rebel.
Courtyard Theatre
£20 I £5 under 16s
Honey and the Bear
The British folk and roots duo combine delicately interweaving vocal harmonies with emotive and evocative song writing.
With a diverse range of sounds and textures, and rhythms that flow from the fast and furious to gentle ballads, their live performances are spirited and dynamic. Conjuring stories in song, they tell tales of Suffolk folklore, courageous people they admire, their passion for nature and the odd heartbreak or two.
The multi instrumentalist pair are comprised of songwriters Jon Hart (guitar, bass, bazouki) and Lucy Hart (guitar, ukulele, bass, banjo, mandolin & percussion). They are joined onstage by band guests Evan Carson (drums) and Toby Shaer (fiddle, flutes, whistles) who also perform on both Honey & The Bear studio albums.
'Lucy and Jon’s vocals are gentle, rich and mellifluous throughout… This is an accomplished album from a masterly duo' Nygel Packett, Folk London Magazine
'This album is one of the clearest recordings I’ve heard in a decade, holding its head above the roke and into the sunlight on every track' Seán Laffey, Irish Music Magazine
'The vocals of Lucy are as beautiful as ever….and she is now one of this country’s best folk singers' Stephen Foster, Radio Caroline & EADT
Studio
£15
St John’s Chamber Orchestra
Celebration concert for the life of Renée Wilson
Oliver Simpson (cello)
Nigel Wilkinson (conductor)
Mozart Overture Cosi fan tutte
Haydn Cello Concerto in C
Beethoven Symphony No.3 (Eroica)
The epic Eroica Symphony marks the fourth instalment of St. John CO’s cycle of the Beethoven symphonies (2021-25). Prize-winning young cellist Oliver Simpson has appeared at Norden Farm on several occasions, and here plays Haydn’s irrepressibly good humored concerto, only rediscovered in the mid 20th century and now his most widely performed concerto.g.
Courtyard Theatre
£20 | Under 18s free
Charlie Dore
Multi award-winning singer & songwriter of worldwide hits.
On tour with the celebrated multi-instrumentalist Julian Littman
Charlie Dore’s songs have been recorded by the good and the great including George Harrison, Tina Turner, Celine Dion, Jimmy Nail and Ricky Ross, but her live shows reveal that actually she keeps the best songs for herself.
As one of the UK’s most respected songwriters her own albums, described as ‘eclectic contemporary folk with crunchy lyrics’ continue to win awards both sides of the Atlantic, most recently Female Vocalist Of The Year (FATEA, 2020) and Best Lyrics (Like Animals ,US Indie Acoustic, 2021). Charlie has also played major festivals including Glastonbury, Celtic Connections, Cropredy, Shrewsbury Folk and Ventnor as well as appearing at some of the UK’s most prestigious venues including Kings Place and Liverpool Philharmonic.
For her 10th and most recent album Like Animals she turns away from the expansive science and space metaphors of 2017’s Dark Matter to focus on the internal landscape of the human brain and just what makes us tick. Sewn-through with Dore’s trademark dark wit, lyricism, and distinctive melodic voice, Like Animals explores some of our most basic instincts and how we’re often hi-jacked by our emotional responses.
December 2021 saw the release of her Christmas EP The Man Who Built Christmas - which she plans to include in her 2023 tour sets on the basis that a good song isn’t just for Christmas. Meanwhile 2023 UK touring will feature Charlie with long-time collaborator, the multi instrumental singerwriteractor Julian Littman (Steeleye Span), ‘my other brother’.
‘A gift for melody, brave, poignant, entertaining, original’ ★★★★ The Guardian
'A voice like Kate McGarrigle meets Dory Previn. Wonderful.' Mike Harding
'This sublime album…earnest and witty, tender and cynical all at the same time… profound, moving and oddly haunting.' RnR Magazine
'Reaffirms her place as one of our most intelligent and erudite singer-songwriters' Fatea Magazine
Studio
£16
Bring Baby Choir
Singing is a great way to relieve stress and promote well-being.
Meet new people and take some time for you in this new acappella choir for mums, dads, grandparents, carers and their babies!
It is a baby friendly class, created especially so you can bring the baby you care for (in a sling / buggy / carseat).
Our uplifting vocal sessions are led by conductor/composer/mother Marta Radwan. There's no auditions, no singing experience is needed and you don't need to have a 'good voice' - just an openness to have a go!
- Free on-site parking
- Café (open all day)
- Baby changing facilities
- Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Carers all welcome with their babies under 2 years
Free launch class!
Join us on Friday 5 May for a FREE session - with a cup of tea / coffee included
Fridays
Friday 12 May - Friday 9 June and Friday 16 June - Friday 21 July (exc 30 Jun)
12.30pm - 1.30pm
£10 per session | £40 for 5 week course
Coronation Ceilidh
As in ancient times, you are invited to gather in the Long Barn to kick your heels, weave and spin (and generally dance your socks off).
Live music is provided by our house Ceilidh band Nedron's Jig and a Caller animates this very special Ceilidh to celebrate the coronation of our new King.
Long Barn
£16
Imogen Ryall / Julian Nicholas Quintet
Cited by Claire Martin OBE for being 'one of the hidden gems on the UK jazz scene', Imogen Ryall sings a mix of re-imagined standards alongside her much acclaimed lyrical contributions. To compositions by Carla Bley; Wayne Shorter, Joe Locke, Brad Mehldau and her long time musical collaborator, Julian Nicholas - 'a saxophonist of not only great technical prowess but also delicacy of expression and intensity of feeling' The Times
Imogen Ryall - Vocalist/ Lyricist
Regular performer on the London jazz scene - working extensively both nationally and internationally including residencies at the Dorchester Hotel, London and for the Crown Plaza group in Seoul, Dubai and Oman and at venues closer to home such as the 606 Club, Jazz Café, Ronnie Scott’s and The Barbican Hall.
'Imogen Ryall is without doubt a hidden gem on the UK jazz scene. With her lush palette of vocal textures, her delivery is always tender, authentic and from the heart' Claire Martin OBE
Julian Nicholas - Saxophones
Saxophonist, composer and educator Julian Nicholas recorded live at Ronnie Scott’s, with the return of ‘Loose Tubes’ in 2014, with ‘The Cloggz’ at the South Coast Jazz Festival in 2016, and alongside Claire Martin, live from The Barbican in 2017. He co-founded and curated with Claire Martin the much-celebrated South Coast Jazz Festival in 2015.
'His beautiful and creative playing makes Julian one of my favourite saxophonists' Bobby Wellins
Eric Ford - Drums
'...exquisitely subtle drumming, superbly delicate here and throughout the album' Roger Farbey, All About Jazz
'Ford's hi-hat snaps and fills, and the precision with which he plays complex patterns...are constantly striking features of this engaging debut'John Fordham, The Guardian
Dave Whitford
Hailing from Cornwall, Dave Whitford discovered a passion for music at school where he started playing the bass guitar aged 13, quickly becoming a member of the award winning Cornwall Youth Jazz Orchestra.
Dave has become one of London’s most in-demand side-men and can frequently be heard in the capital’s top venues such as Ronnie Scott’s, The Vortex, The 606 and The Jazz Café. He has also toured extensively nationally and internationally appearing at the Xerox Rochester international Jazz festival, Abu Dhabi Jazz festival, The Brecon Jazz festival, San Sebastian Jazz festival and Love Supreme festival.
Studio
£16
Jive Talkin'
Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show.
Jive Talkin' are the only Bee Gees tribute show that has actually performed with the original Bee Gees!
As with the original band, Jive Talkin' is very much a family affair. Brothers Gary and Darren Simmons take on the roles of Barry and Maurice Gibb. Darren's son Jack joined the group in 2014 in the role of Robin Gibb. They are supported musically by a four piece band with lead guitar, violin, cello and drums, to ensure that every note in every song is just right!
With all the great Bee Gees hits including Tragedy, Night Fever, Massachusetts, Stayin Alive, Jive Talkin. Expect a 2 hour explosion of music and vocal harmony!
'The Soundalike quality is quite sensational' The Stage
'Amazing similarity to the real Bee Gees' Wakefield Express
'Absolutely brilliant' Maurice Gibb
'WOW' Barry Gibb
Courtyard Theatre
£24
The Vinyl Frontier: Divine Madness
After the success of Kate Bush's Greatest Hits, the audience were asked to select another Best of compilation. They unanimously chose this compendium from the 80s biggest selling singles artist, Madness. Expect singalong tunes and iconic videos galore!
Studio
£10
The Vinyl Frontier presents Eurovision Party Night
Jeff Lloyd and The Vinyl Frontier presents
Giant Eurovision Party!
All the action live from Liverpool on the big screen.
Scorecards, flags, bunting, balloons and streamers will create the ultimate Eurovision party atmosphere. With some added fun, games, trivia, quizzes and of course, Eurovision classics on vinyl!
Studio
£10
U2 Baby
U2Baby are the U2 tribute band from the west side of London that are flown IN to Dublin to host fan parties when U2 are in town.
They exist to help people, some of whom may not be able to see the real U2, discover the power of U2’s music live.
U2Baby have appeared in films and played at music venues, corporate events, U2 fan meets, U2 birthday parties, U2 weddings, award ceremonies and pretty much anything that needs the music of U2! With a song list that extends from Boy to Songs of Experience, U2Baby can appeal to any U2 fan.
Featured in Hotpress and the Record Collector Magazine U2 special, U2Baby are Consistently rated as one of the most authentic U2 tributes and were finalists in the National Tribute Music Awards. U2Baby have played all over the world including a headlining performance at Tribfest Bahrain, Sporting Club Monaco, Mad Club Lausanne Switzerland, The Cavern Club Liverpool, The Church Dublin, Spektrum Meyergarden Norway, The Globe Cardiff, the Half Moon Putney London and many many more...
Courtyard Theatre
£20
Maidenhead Operatic Society: Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Maidenhead Operatic Society presents
Stephen Sondheim’s iconic award winning musical, which is in turn both comic and chilling.
Bloodthirsty barber Sweeney Todd has sworn revenge on the judge who destroyed his life. He now holds Todd’s beautiful daughter prisoner. Mrs Lovett needs to save her failing pie-shop. Together they hatch a murderous plan which could solve both problems…
Set in the backstreets of Victorian London, this dark and blood-soaked tale is widely regarded as having Sondheim’s finest score.
Sweeney Todd depicts scenes of a sensitive and violent nature. This is an amateur production.
Courtyard Theatre
£22 I £15 under 16s
Maidenhead Operatic Society website
@maidenheadoperaticsociety
@nordenfarm
Granny's Attic
With exceptional musicianship and boundless energy, Granny’s Attic are going from strength to strength.
Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (melodeon, anglo concertina, vocals), George Sansome (guitar, vocals) and Lewis Wood (violin, vocals) have honed their skills touring the UK and Europe since 2009. They are much loved by audiences up and down the country, with bookings from Cambridge Folk Festival to Cecil Sharp House.
The trio have been heralded for their lively performances and skilled delivery of traditional material, playing with verve, energy and their own inimitable style. Though grounded in tradition, they are keen to push new boundaries by exploring fresh approaches and writing their own compositions.
In October 2021, they released their latest album, The Brickfields, an instrumental collection that sees them reach new heights as performers and composers. Described by Folk Radio as 'one of the most exciting and accomplished English folk acts on the scene right now', this outstanding trio can hold audiences in the palm of their hand.
'Their high-octane take on English folk has brought a whole new audience to the genre' The Irish Times
'Great tunes, great energy, great arrangements, great stuff!' Jon Boden
'A superb folk trio' RNR Magazine
'Traditional folk music taken far beyond its parameters' Tykes News
Studio
£16
Maidenhead Music Society: Heath String Quartet
The Heath Quartet will play music by Fanny Mendelssohn, Schubert and Britten.
'the music’s potency and bravura were conveyed with thrilling conviction' The Guardian
Courtyard Theatre
£20 I £5 under 16s
Soul Kinda Wonderful
The UK’s number one tribute to the legendary Drifters and award winners at the National Tribute awards.
They breathe new life into songs such as Saturday Night at the Movies, Under the Boardwalk and Stand by Me. Expect three separate shows in one as the set includes Motown from The Four Tops and Temptations plus 70s disco classics such as Disco Inferno and Love Train.
WHY? Led by Richie Sampson – a former member of the hit recording group The Drifters
Courtyard Theatre
£20
Jinder
The UK based singer/songwriter made his debut in the late 90s with the critically acclaimed Dusty Roads EP. He has gone on to release twelve albums for five record labels, including Sony BMG and Universal.
Jinder's songs have appeared in hit movies, been recorded by other artists, featured on a Number 1 album and in a West End musical.
In 2019, Jinder enjoyed five entries in the UK download charts, including Keep Me In Your Heart which appeared in hit movie Fisherman’s Friends and reached Number 1 in the download charts in eight countries.
2020 saw the release of a brace of critically acclaimed new albums and a virtual world tour, with several weeks of live-streamed concerts across dozens of time zones.
Returning in 2022 with a slew of sold out concerts and top forty download chart single, he releases his thirteenth album in 2023.
Supported by Peter James Millson - inspired by a strange combination of mid-80s literate pop, wiry guitar bands and the songs of Jimmy Webb. His everyday life continues to supply material which he goes on to filter through his usual prism of arcane influences.
Studio
£16
The George Harrison Project
The George Harrison Project is a live music celebration of George Harrison’s best-loved hits from his early Beatles songs, his solo career and The Traveling Wilburys.
Featuring My Sweet Lord, Got My Mind Set On You, Give Me Love, What Is Life, Something, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Here Comes The Sun, Handle With Care, All Things Must Pass, Blow Away, Cheer Down and many more!
Courtyard Theatre
£20
Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage
This seemingly unlikely duo have recorded two studio albums, Before the Sun (2016) and Awake (2018), produced by award-winning producer David Travers-Smith. They have toured the UK, North America and mainland Europe, and on festival stages alongside Americana and folk luminaries such as Sarah Jarosz, Martin Simpson, Seth Lakeman and Oh Susanna. They also appeared at the West Java World Music Festival, Indonesia in 2019.
Hannah Sanders has an alluring mystique and a voice of disarming purity that massages your senses with gentle ease. Ask her nicely and she will discuss witchcraft, tarot cards and her adventures in a family band busking through Europe in an old school bus.
Ben Savage is a bubbling ferment of energy, all fluffy hair, unkempt charm and infectious enthusiasm who will seemingly play any instrument you care to put in front of him with grace and favour. Ask him nicely and he will debate any musical tradition you care to mention and will tell you all about the dobro and his adventures with the band The Willows.
They may incorporate various traditions, but they play contemporary music and have their own unique writing style too. Who puts English songs together with mountain dulcimer and dobro? Or incorporates ghost stories, blues, Northumbrian music, electric guitar, Woody Guthrie, murder ballads, Billy Bragg, human seals, old time songs, the Stockholm Archipelago, hangings, Appalachia, new moons, Joan Baez, cowboys, railway journeys, street singers and Cambridge into one mesmerising explanation of their musical philosophy? Not your average acoustic duo, that’s for sure.
Playful and instinctive, they constantly do the unexpected; yet they do it with such panache and natural chemistry it makes perfect sense. They are true originals, that’s all there is to it. Distinctive. Innovative. Ground-breaking. Unique.
Studio
£16
The Salts
21st century folk fires a respectful broadside at the traditional.
The Salts are a co-operative of seasoned musicians, creating what is fast becoming one of the most exciting and energetic folk concepts of recent times. With their own unique sound that mixes well written original compositions alongside classic traditional tunes, it's a guaranteed blast. Their debut album ‘She Rises’ and now their second album 'BRAVE' are receiving rave reviews across the board.
'The Salts - they were just outstandingly brilliant' Tim Walker BBC (Costa del Folk 2022)
'Incredibly gutsy stuff with a big sound' Mike Harding, (The Mike Harding Folk Show)
Courtyard Theatre
£17
Sinatra and Swing with Andrew Bourn
'Sinatra and Swing' brings the best of Frank Sinatra and other crooner favourites from the likes of 'The Ratpack', 'Nat King Cole', 'Bobby Darin', and 'Michael Buble'.
Known by many as the UK's top Sinatra soundalikes, and fresh from releasing a top ten album with BGT stars 'Jack Pack', Andrew takes to the stage for his first solo theatre tour! Back by his awesome band, Andrew will captivate audiences with wonderful tales and hits like 'That's Life', 'New York ' and 'My Way', along with with singalongs 'Can't take my eyes off you' and hits like 'Feeling Good' and 'Mr Bojangles'!
Courtyard Theatre
£24
The Carrivick Sisters
The Carrivick Sisters are one of the UK's top young bluegrass and folk acts.
Twins Laura and Charlotte perform their original songs and instrumentals along with a few carefully chosen covers on guitar, mandolin, fiddle, dobro, and clawhammer banjo. Their busy touring schedule is rapidly building them a reputation for engaging and entertaining live performances with tight sibling vocal harmonies and multi-instrumental virtuosity. Having grown up in South Devon, an area rich in folk lore and legends, much of their original material is inspired by their local surroundings and history.
The Carrivick Sisters first started performing as a duo in 2006, originally as buskers before turning professional when they left school in 2007. In 2007 they won the South West Busker’s and Street Entertainer’s Competition, gaining themselves their first spot at Glastonbury Festival. In 2008 Laura achieved 2nd place at the RockyGrass Fiddle Contest in America. The Carrivick Sisters were finalists in the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Young FolkAwards 2010 and were named Band|Duo of the Year in the 2011 FATEA Awards. Most recently Charlotte won first place in both Old-time banjo and fiddle at FOAOTMAD's festival in Gainsborough 2012.
'Demonstrating rare instrumental and vocal superiority that puts their colleagues to shame… this is one duo which is going places' ★★★★★ Maverick Magazine
Studio
£16
In a change to previously advertised, this event is on Wednesday 14 June 2023
Pianists at Norden Farm 3: Ke Ma
Two years ago, at the height of the pandemic, the Chinese pianist Ke Ma gave a mesmerising live streamed recital from the stage of Norden Farm – so here is a welcome chance to catch her in person.
Mozart Sonata in D, K.311; Sonata in A minor, K.310
Schubert Impromptus in G flat and F minor
Debussy Images (Book 2)
Rachmaninov Sonata No.2
Ke Ma's programme opens with two brilliant Mozart sonatas, followed by two beautiful Schubert impromptus and an evocative suite by Debussy. It ends with Rachmaninov’s towering Second Sonata.
A thrilling evening in prospect.
Courtyard Theatre
£18 | Under 18s free
Limehouse Lizzy
Now in their 3rd decade, Limehouse Lizzy contine to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, still-relevant and dominating stages worldwide.
From their official PRS/Billboard award, performing for Virgin Atlantic in Barbados, tv appearances (BBC 2’s ‘Arena’ amongst others), and to being recruited to record and tour by none other than original Thin Lizzy member BRIAN ROBERTSON (Thin Lizzy, Motorhead), Limehouse Lizzy will emerged from the COVID lockdown year with their most explosive show and accomplished line-up yet.
Building on pre-COVID schedules inclusive of previous international tours, corporate clients and even book appearances (The Rocker, Send In The Clones, Starstruck), 2022 witnessed the band enjoying their most successful year ever, with an unprecedented 32 sold out appearances!
And now with an immediate 4-show sell-out, 2023 shows no signs of letting up on the previous frenetic pace for the band bringing the inimitable, unique and irresistible rock/pop greatest hits homage to Philip Lynott & his band, Thin Lizzy.
'...Limehouse Lizzy Top PRS for Music's Hardest Working UK Bands List' Billboard Magazine
‘Limehouse Lizzy's Wayne Ellis, an uncanny ringer for Phil Lynott...’ The Guardian
‘Entertainment for more than a decade…fantastic live music’ Arena BBC2
‘If you're sceptical about tribute acts, you won't be after seeing Limehouse Lizzy’ Radio Times
‘Gig of the week’ The Mirror
Courtyard Theatre
£22
The Vinyl Frontier: The Best B-Side
Sometimes it's the flip side of a 7" single that holds the real treasures!
12 members of the audience choose a great B-side to see which one is the best.
Philip Clouts Quartet
Melodic jazz with inspirations from around the world.
The Cape Town-born pianist/composer's South African roots have inspired a voyage of discovery. It has led to him soaking up the joyful passion of Caribbean calypso, the bluesy melodies of middle eastern praise songs, the exuberant sway of Cuban dance music and the tuneful essence of Gospel while honouring jazz heroes including Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett and Charles Lloyd.
Philip is a key member of the popular London-based world jazz ensemble Zubop and its offshoot ZubopGambia, with BBC World Music award-winner Juldeh Camara. He created a solid body of work with African roots.
Since moving to Dorset, he has responded to his new surroundings with impressionistic compositions that complement his world music interests. They resonate with strong themes and pack a mighty rhythmical punch.
He is joined by rising star saxophonist Samuel Eagles, bassist Tim Fairhall and drummer Ted Carrasco.
'The best of British jazz' Chris Phillips Jazz FM
'Precise ebullience and relaxed funkiness' The Guardian
'A revelatory experience' UK Vibe
'Clouts' compositions are strong and likeable. The quartet's playing is similarly engaging, a feeling of optimism pervading the tunes with a life force of its own' All About Jazz
'It has a very infectious feel-good quality about it' Jazz FM
'Clouts’ affection for a gospel-powered earthiness emerges in the relaxed funkiness of his piano solo' The Guardian
'Clouts' compositions are highly melodic, rhythmically varied and stylistically and culturally diverse. In this quartet he has musicians capable of bringing his ideas to colourful and vital fruition' Ian Mann
Studio
£16
Philip Clouts Quartet website
@philipcloutsquartet
@nordenfarm
Primary School Assembly Bangers LIVE!
Join James for an evening of pure nostalgia, stepping back in time for some joyous singalong tunes to take you back to your Primary School days.
You won’t have to sit cross legged on the school hall floor, but you will be encouraged to sing along! As well as the assembly bangers, there will be other musical surprises with Top 10 lists and musical mashups.
Studio
£15
The Vinyl Fronter: Singles Championship
8 people bring 3 of their favourite 7" singles and try and win through 3 rounds to be crowned Champion.
Studio
£10
Old Time Sailors
Ahoy there! You are invited to board the Sailorette and join the plentiful crew, 'The Old Time Sailors', for a night of footstomping, dancing and singing!
You will be sailing back to the 19th century for an immersive experience of traditional seafaring music performed in a way you have never seen before. The Motley Crew and their plethora of traditional and eclectic instruments will take you back to the time of clashing tankards, and drunken debauchery.
Sing and dance along like a drunken sailor as the band perform centuries old folk and shanty songs. Fancy dress is encouraged, so pull out your best seafaring garments me hearties and join the festivities!
Courtyard Theatre
£17
Oye Santana
Based around the exciting dance rhythms of Santana’s Latin music, this is no ordinary tribute to Carlos Santana’s music.
More a party than a concert, this is a feast of Latin music, superb musicianship and hit songs, faithfully re-creating the music of Santana.
They bring a powerful and melodic drive to Santana’s Latin rock style, which they play with power, passion and perfection ensuring a fantastic high energy, engaging and fun event.
Oye Santana play all the hits including the Grammy award-winning Smooth plus Maria Maria, She’s Not There, Black Magic Woman, Samba Pa Ti, Oye Como Va, Jingo and Corazon Espinado.
The band line up consists of a superb 'Carlos Santana' - looks and sounds identical to the great man himself. Top-notch Spanish and English speaking vocalists compliment them.
Courtyard Theatre
£22
Ajay Srivastav – Indian Folk meets the Blues
Ajay Srivastav is a critically acclaimed musician who reflects the life and lessons learnt as a British born artist of Indian heritage, with uplifting songs of protest and change.
His unique rootsy guitar style is layered with inflections of sitar and sarod. This ability to merge scales, and techniques from classical Indian music with slide guitar playing, are down to his continual search for commonality where there is difference.
'The fusion happened inside me… what you hear is the sound of my varied experiences. Breaking down musical boundaries comes easy when you’ve spent your life living at the crossroads of different cultures' Ajay Srivastav
Studio
£16
The Alter Eagles
A celebration of one of the best loved bands of all time.
The Alter Eagles have established themselves as one of the country's top tribute acts. They play a mix of old and new Eagles songs. Expect all the classics - including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin' Eyes and Life In The Fast Lane. Plus Henley and Walsh solo numbers and some rare treats
Now in their 20th year, the band have put together a brand new show for 2023!
The band members are Steve McCormack (vocals, guitars), Alan Tomkins (keyboards, guitars, vocals), Rob Beattie (bass, acoustic guitar, vocals), Mike Bradley (guitars, vocals) and Ollie Green (drums and percussion).
'World class' Lemonrock Gig Guide
'Pitch perfect harmonies' Brighton Evening Argus
'A joy to watch' East Anglian Daily Times
'One of the best tribute bands I can remember seeing' Windsor Observer
'The Alter Eagles brought more than a little American West Coast harmony to a warm English West Coast St Ives - they were perfect' St Ives Times and Echo
Courtyard Theatre
£20
Voodoo Room
Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Cream.
Paying tribute to these legends of rock are Voodoo Room. A stunning power trio featuring some of the UK’s finest musicians who perform an incredible show in the true spirit of these legendary superstars. No wigs, no gimmicks - simply great music played by great musicians! Featuring classics such as Hey Joe, Sunshine Of Your Love, Purple Haze and Layla.
Members of Voodoo Room have recorded and toured with Stevie Winwood, Massive Attack, Arthur Brown, Fish, Thunder and many other high profile artists. With standing ovations the norm, the word on the street is Voodoo Room are not to be missed!
‘STUNNING!’ Time Out
Courtyard Theatre
£19
Pulp Friction
Pulp Friction is the Worlds best Quentin Tarantino live tribute band.
Pulp Friction bring a unique cocktail of singing, dancing & theatrical performance using the effortless stylised themes from the legendary films of Quentin Tarantino.
From classic soulfunkblues and country to blatant B-movie & niche soundtracks, Pulp Friction will give you a gun shooting, samurai sword swinging, 5 dollars shake drinking, royale with cheese of a night.. So now we have your attention!!
Come and have a Pulp Fiction dance-off with Mia, a Kill Bill sword fight with Elle or get a Deathproof inspired lap dance from Butterfly.
All the songs. All the scenes. All the characters. All live on stage baby.
There's just one thing left, to be cool. Are you cool???
‘Much more than a tribute show’ RODEO MAGAZINE
‘Do NOT blink’ SUGARSKULL
‘A truly original tribute concept’ THE TRIBUTE SHOW
Courtyard
£18
Small Fakers
The UK’s only tribute to 60s mod legends the Small Faces.
Playing all the hits including All Or Nothing, Lazy Sunday, Itchycoo Park alongside fan favourites and tracks from the 1968 No1 LP Ogdens Nut Gone Flake.
Courtyard Theatre
£18
A Band Called Malice
A Band Called Malice - The Definitive Tribute to The Jam has been impressing audiences up and down the country with their tribute to The Jam.
A show full of high octane energy that takes the audience right back to those heady days when The Jam were most popular in the late 70s early 80s. Playing all the hits including Going Underground, Town Called Malice, Start, Eton Rifles, David Watts and many, many more. National Tribute Award Finalists in 2019, this band will not disappoint. Book your ticket(s) now for an unforgettable evening down memory lane!
Friday 22 September 2023
Courtyard Theatre
£18
The Upbeat Beatles
The Upbeat Beatles are second to none -powerhouse vocals, precision harmonies and tight musicianship.
The guys have an easy, happy rapport with any crowd, giving them a reputation to be envied as the best in the business. There isn’t a band to touch them - 8 bars of Twist and Shout and you will know why! No other band can perform this song like The Upbeat Beatles!
The show takes you through the Fab Four’s long and winding road from the early Cavern days through Beatlemania, America, Sergeant Pepper to Abbey Road, with narrative and full multi-media presentation. If you love The Beatles you’ll love this show, and if you don’t love The Beatles you’ll love this show!
Courtyard Theatre
£22
Totally Blondie
One of the highest regarded tribute bands in the UK, expect a blistering live performance.
Fronted by a a stunning Debbie Harry lookalike, the band is made up of experienced professionals, who amongst them have played with Katrina (And The Waves), Craig David, John Legend, Beverley Knight, Ronan Keating, Chris De Burgh, The Feeling, D-Ream, to name but a few. Blondie were one of the most iconic bands of the 70’s & 80’s, and they still turn out hits and great music today. So, come along for an exciting, passionate performance – it’s totally authentic, totally awesome, and Totally Blondie!
Courtyard Theatre
£20
Ward Knutur Townes
Ward Knutur Townes found their sound when the world fell silent.
In 2020, these three singer songwriters were selected to take part in a virtual global music sharing experiment called Global Music Match. Teamed together, they spent several lockdowns turning their stories into soft harmonies and intricate melodies.
This year, they cashed in their stagnant travel points and started recording new material in Iceland.
Lucy Ward (Derbyshire, UK) is an acclaimed singer-songwriter and powerhouse performer with a unique ability to inhabit the heart of each song she sings. A BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner, her songs are a mixture of evocative imagery, quiet beauty, passion, protest and tradition all rolled into one.
Svavar Knutur (Iceland) is a gentle but coarse, decadent troubadour. He summons his inner demons and outer storms to reflect upon the existential crises and frolicking joys of modern day rustic fjord dwelling folk. Recipient of the Anna Pálína Árnadóttir memorial award for folk music excellence in Iceland, Knutur is a humorous storyteller and avid diver into the murky waters of the human condition, a fitting mixture of art and entertainment.
Adyn Townes (New Brunswick, Canada) is an award-winning alternative folk artist who uses self-deprecating banter and heartfelt lyrics to disarm any audience. A 5x International Songwriting Competition finalist, Townes’ unique voice and honest songwriting set the stage for a show that is high energy yet intimate, beautiful yet clever.
With more than a dozen albums between them, Ward Knutur Townes are releasing their highly anticipated debut record in October 2023.
£16
Studio
Cats in Space
Imagine if you will, a heady mix of Queen, ELO, Elton John and all things 70s… then you have Cats in Space. A band brimming with majestic songs, boasting soaring vocal harmonies, power chord guitars, thundering drums and bass and huge, symphonic keyboards.
Landing on the UK Rock scene in 2015, they quickly built up a reputation as one of the finest Classic Rock bands to emerge this century and within a short space of time. With two critically acclaimed albums under their belts, they had toured the major UK arenas with Status Quo, Deep Purple and Thunder. They also featured with Phil Collins and Blondie at London’s Hyde Park.
Now it is time to ‘Kickstart The Sun’, a tour which began in 2022 and featured guest shows with Blue Oyster Cult. Performances roll on through 2023 as they head onto the biggest stages to date with a full two hour theatre-style show promoting the album. On release, this same album entered the UK National Rock Chart at number 1, made number 5 in the National Independent Chart and number 11 in the National Physical Album Chart.
Their musical history will guarantee to deliver an evening of original rock music that will leave you feeling triumphant and exhilarated as well as a ‘CAT convert’. The reviews and quotes are not hype. The band always delivers classic live shows (which continually gain overwhelming reviews from the British music press) and are about to go up another level!
'..The Number One album of the year…' Fireworks Magazine UK
Courtyard Theatre
£24
Just Radiohead
Respectfully performing the best tunes from Britain's most influential alternative rock band.
This is the UK’s finest Radiohead tribute!
Showcasing tracks from the explosive post-grunge debut of Pablo Honey through to the beautiful and most recent art rock album release A Moon Shaped Pool.
The band captures a memento at each stop along the entire majestic journey ensuring that every minor detail is respected and authentic.
A back catalogue now spanning four decades means fans have rarely had the opportunity to see Radiohead perform their favourite songs live… Just Radiohead leave the audience feeling like they are once again revelling ‘back in the day’.
Featuring a collective of highly experienced and well-known performers Just Radiohead are brought together by their mutual love for one of the globe's most influential and respected alternative rock bands of recent years.
Courtyard Theatre
£20
From Gold to Rio
The greatest hits of Spandau Ballet and Duran Duran.
Two of the UK's most iconic bands will be brought to life in one power packed show!
From Gold to Rio will take you on a nostalgic journey back to the New Romantic era which ruled the charts for over a decade.For the very first time the hits from two of the UK's most iconic bands will be brought to life in one power packed show!
With over 20 top 10 hits the show will feature two hours of non-stop classics including Gold, Rio, True, The Reflex, Through The Barricades, Save A Prayer, Lifeline & Girls on Film to name a few - guaranteed to leave the audience shouting for more!
So, if you’re a Duranie, a Spandie, a Wild Boy or a Soul Boy, then this is something you don’t want to miss!
Courtyard Theatre
£21