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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.
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.
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.
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.
Both Sides Now - An Homage to the songs of Joni Mitchell
Redtenbacher's Funkestra perform this celebration of the legendary Joni Mitchell.
They are a world class band of international musicians who have played with the likes of David Bowie, Elton John and Herbie Hancock. They are also a multi-million streaming band in their own right.
The line up also features three elite vocalists: Mim Grey (McCartney, Tom Jones, Dave Stewart); multi-million streaming Radio 2 play-listed Jo Harman (duetted with Michael McDonald and Joan Baez); and Mike Mayfield who has worked with dozens of household names such as Ed Sheeran and Jessie J to name but two.
The concept has the implicit blessing of the official Joni Mitchell website and the accompanying record features artists such as platinum selling Rumer and other esteemed vocalists.
Courtyard Theatre
£18
Redtenbacher's Funkestra website
@RedtenbachersFunkestra
@nordenfarm
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.
Moscow Drug Club
Transcendent troubadours of Gypsy Latin and Swing.
Moscow Drug Club is a curious musical place where certain elements of 1930's Berlin Cabaret, Hot Club de France, Nuevo Tango and Gypsy Campfire meet...
The five piece band combine their original material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Leornard Cohen, Tom Waits and Eartha Kitt.
Moscow Drug Club provide an intoxicating and intimate musical experience.
They have played festivals including WOMAD, International Gypsy Guitar Festival, Trowbridge Pump Festival, Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival, Purbeck Folk Festival, Marlborough Jazz Festival, Birmingham Jazz Festival and Bristol International Jazz and Blues Festival. Venues include National Theatre London, Le Quecumbar London, Sundial Theatre, and Beehive Theatre.
Studio
£16
Moscow Drug Club's website
@nordenfarm
- 10 Feb SOLD OUT
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
Nic Meier (guitar)
An evening inspired by the music of American jazz guitarist Pat Metheny.
Nicolas Meier – acoustic and steel string acoustic guitar.
Alex Hutton – piano and keyboards
Bass - Tom Mason
Eric Ford – Drums
UK-based guitarist Nicolas Meier has carved a reputation out as one of the world's most original and uniquely talented guitarists.
Drawing from a love of Turkish, Eastern and Middle Eastern music, Flamenco, Tango and other genres, all mixed with jazz , Meier's versatility and musical fluency extends well beyond that.
Nic’s considerable talents drew the attention of rock guitar legend, Jeff Beck, who made Nicolas a mainstay in The Jeff Beck Group carrying him on two world tours during the course of the last several years.
Meier originally hails from Switzerland; born in 1973, to parents who are great lovers of the arts. Never short on ambition, Meier founded his own record label, MGP Records, in 2009. To date, he's produced twelve albums: as a solo artist; in various group formats (The Nicolas Meier Group; Nicolas Meier Trio; Eclectica!; Nicolas Meier World Group); with his heavy metal band, Seven7, and; in a duo format, with long-time partner, fellow guitarist and collaborator, the fabulous UK master, Pete Oxley. (Their 2015 release, "Chasing Tales," was a masterful, benchmark album, in the dual-guitar format.)
Meier’s sound is rooted in his love of playing jazz on acoustic guitar, especially his Godin nylon-string guitar. It’s a sound that lends itself especially well to flamenco and middle-eastern music.
These influences, and more, are brilliantly fused in his unique multi-lingual style. He also plays fretless acoustic guitar, the Saz (a traditional Turkish stringed instrument), electric guitar, steel-string acoustic guitar, glissentar (an 11-stringed fretless insturment) and a baglama. By 2022 a new World Group studio album called "Magnificent" came out. A 3 CD package including "Live" and "Stories" to promote this release, lots of UK concerts and a European tour of 11 dates opening for rock guitar legend Steve Vai.
This show will be a nod towards the influence of Pat Metheny and will be a colourful blend of jazz; rock and European folk influenced Jazz.
Studio
£16
The Vinyl Frontier - New Vinyl (2010 to present)
Ten volunteers champion a 'new' vinyl from 2010 to present.
Studio
£10
The Marley Experience
The world's number one sound, look and vibe alike Bob Marley Tribute.
This is a band with a difference - with lead vocalist Lionart's undeniable vocal resemblance to the late, great King of Reggae - Bob Marley himself.
Lionart has performed on stage alongside famous Reggae stars such as Dawn Penn, Erroll Dunkley and David Rodigan. He has been the lead vocalist in bands such as the Friendly Fire Band and the Roots Ambassadors. He has also played trumpet for Reggae band Natural Mystic.
Lionart has performed at festivals including Glastonbury, Boomtown, One Love Festival, Reggae Garden Festival and more.
Lionart has a natural flair for all things Bob Marley. As well as being a close look alike and authentic sound alike, he brings the the passion of the legendary Bob Marley to the stage.
Courtyard Theatre
£20
This is a standing event with some unallocated seating
Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet
Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet! put on fabulous, feelgood 70s and 80s disco nights for grown-ups at venues across London and the South East - and we’re delighted to welcome them back for another funk- tastic party.
HSDY nights are recommended by everyone from Time Out and The Guardian to Stylist and Radio 4 and they have been described as 'Abba collides with Saturday Night Fever in a glorious mash up'.
Dapper DJ Lord Anthony will be on the decks playing all your favourite soul, funk and disco tunes and our wonderful HSDY dancer, Lady Boo will be showing you the moves to everything from Car Wash (complete with shiny rags) and I Wanna Dance with Somebody, to the 1979 Gonzales hit, Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet, after which they take their name.
If you fancy dressing up (it’s not obligatory, but lots do) there are prizes for the best retro outfits, and free sweets and ice pops too.
In the words of Shalamar, it’s going to be 'a night to remember!'
10% profits from HSDY nights go to Cancer Research UK
Courtyard Theatre
£15
This is a standing/dancing event with some unallocated seating
Fleetingwood Mac
Fleetingwood Mac are an exciting tribute to the legendary band Fleetwood Mac.
The band bring across the live sound of Fleetwood Mac, with just one guitar, a keyboard, a drum kit, a man on the bass and of course, the vocals!
They create a genuine Fleetwood Mac sound with a modern edge, doing justice to the classic songs that play a huge part in many people’s lives.
The band do not go on stage pretending to be Fleetwood Mac, instead performing as five musicians who love the music and want to share it to a wider audience.
Courtyard Theatre
£18
Fleetingwood Mac's website
@fleetingwoodmac
@nordenfarm
- 3 Mar SOLD OUT
The Clare Teal Four
Exhilarating swing from the award winning jazz vocalist and long time Radio 2 and Jazz FM broadcaster and her band.
Clare Teal (vocals)
Jason Rebello (piano)
Simon Little (bass)
Ed Richardson (drums)
Celebrating the hits and hidden gems of the Great American and British Songbooks, plus contemporary covers and originals.
Clare's live shows are constantly evolving, always richly infused with jazz and critically renowned across the country for their fabulous arrangements, interspersed with Clare’s
warm and witty storytelling.
As one of the UK’s greatest interpreters of popular song and much loved performers, Clare
and her band guarantee an evening of inspirational, uplifting music and unbridled
entertainment performed by the very best.
Courtyard Theatre
£23
The Vinyl Frontier - Another Evening with…Martyn Ware (Heaven 17/Human League)
Hosted by Jeff Lloyd.
Once more The Vinyl Frontier welcomes electronic music pioneer, Martyn Ware, to chat about and listen to some of his career highlights and also talk about his new autobiography, Electronically Yours Vol 1.
Martyn was a founding member of The Human League, after which he set up the B.E.F. a part of which was 80s synth pop legends Heaven 17 as well as producing superstars such as Tina Turner, Erasure and Terence Trent D’Arby.
We’ll talk about his life in music and play vinyl cuts from throughout his career.
Studio
£17
Martin Turner ex Wishbone Ash
Martin Turner and his band return to the stage to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Wishbone Ash’s seminal double live album Live Dates.
Wishbone Ash was formed by West Country musicians Martin Turner and Steve
Upton. They were intent on creating a musical sound that was rich in texture and melody. Martin Turner envisaged the band’s innovative harmony-guitar hallmark. Guitarists Ted Turner and Andy Powell were recruited via a now legendary Melody Maker advert.
Wishbone Ash forged a unique musical identity that would produce some of rock music's best loved works. Their name is synonymous with high quality guitar-driven melodic rock music.
Martin Turner continues to delight audiences with performances of the band’s best loved works. His current line up features guitarists Danny Willson and Misha Nikolic, and drummer Sonny Flint.
They capture the original Wishbone Ash line-up at its very best during the peak of its commercial success. Expect epic tracks such as The King Will Come, Warrior, Throw Down the Sword and Phoenix.
Courtyard Theatre
£20
Martin Turner ex Wishbone Ash website
@MartinTurnerMusic
@nordenfarm
Songs from Ireland
Pat Abernethy and Dave Marsden return to their Irish roots for this intimate, musical evening - Pat from Belfast and Dave from Dublin.
The songs will reflect the Irish spirit in its many forms - nostalgia, romance, emigration, politics, sentimentality, loss, regret, humour etc.
Between songs you will be regaled with stories from their years of living and working in Ireland.
Expect to hear songs from Tommy Makem, Mary Black, The Fureys , Bagatelle, Shane McGowan, Phil Coulter, Christie Hennessy, Christy Moore, Dolores Keane, Van Morrison, Val Doonican and more
'Almost brilliant' Irish Times
'An exceptional gift' Scotsman
'Masterful' Time Out
'Convincing and powerful' The Times
Performed by Isosceles Theatre on St Patrick's Day and back by popular demand!
Studio
£15
An Evening of Song with Annie Dressner, Lucy Grubb, Dan Wilde and Luke James Williams
Bound by a shared love of classic songwriting, these four acclaimed singer-songwriters perform both individually and in collaboration.
Between them they have amassed appearances at some of the UK’s biggest festivals including Glastonbury, Cambridge Folk, Green Man and Black Deer. They have garnered rave reviews from the likes of Folk Radio, Maverick and Paste Magazine, and received airplay on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6 Music.
A rare opportunity to see four shining lights of the UK acoustic scene performing together in some of the country’s finest grassroots music venues.
Studio
£15
Annie Dressner website
@AnnieDressner
Lucy Grubb website
@lucygrubb
<a target="blank" href="https://www.danwilde.net"> Dan Wilde website
Luke James Williams website
@ljwilliamsmusic
@nordenfarm
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 Henry 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
£18
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
Jeff Lloyd needs audience help to create two playlists - one Happy, one Sad.
Studio
£10
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.
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.
Wagner,Liszt Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde
Schubert / Liszt Erlkönig
Schumann Carnaval
Rachmaninov Prelude in B flat Major
Rachmaninov Vocalise
Glinka / Balakirev The Lark
Gershwin / Wild Etude No 7 Fascinating Rhythm
Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue
Courtyard
£18
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
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.
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
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, comprised of songwriters Jon Hart and Lucy Hart, will be joined onstage by band guests Evan Carson and Toby Shaer who also perform on both Honey & The Bear studio albums.
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
£20
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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