The Moscow State Circus 19th April-4th Sept

Come and enjoy all the fun of the circus, in the comfort of their new Italian centrally heated Big Top. This year’s show includes some all new acts never before seen in Western Europe. They will be touring the South-East of England throughout the summer, with performances in Guildford’s Stoke Park North from 3rd-7th May, Hampton Court Green from 20th May-3rd June, and Bracknell's South Hill Park from 11th-15th July. Full 2007 Tour listing below.

19th-23rd Aprilaaaaaaa : GLOUCESTER PARK, Fairground Area, Spa Road, GL1 1UZ : Map
26th-30th Aprilaaaaaaa : CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE, South Car Park, Prestbury Park, GL50 4SH : Map
03rd-07th Mayaaaaaaa : GUILDFORD, Spectrum Leisure Centre Site, Stoke Park North, GU1 1EZ : Map
10th-20th Mayaaaaaaa : SOUTHSEA COMMON, Portsmouth, PO5 3JF (excluding 14th) : Map
20th May-03rd Juneaaa : HAMPTON COURT GREEN, East Molesey, KT8 9AT : Map
07th-17th Juneaaaaaaa : MANCHESTER SPORTCITY, East Car park, Alan Turing Way, M11 3FF : Map
20th-24th Juneaaaaaaa : HAZEL GROVE, Torkington Park, Buxton Road, SK7 6AA : Map
27th June-01st Julyaaa : HARPENDEN, Harpenden Common, Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 3NU : Map
04th-08th Julyaaaaaaa : SOUTHAMPTON, Mayflower Park, Herbert Walker Avenue, SO14 2AQ : Map
11th-15th Julyaaaaaaa : BRACKNELL, South Hill Park, Ringmead, RG12 7PA : Map
18th-22nd Julyaaaaaaa : TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Dunorlan Park, Halls Hole Road, TN2 3QN : Map
26th-31st Julyaaaaaaa : KENT SHOWGROUND, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3JF : Map
02nd-07th Augaaaaaaa : HASTINGS, Glyne Gap Field, Bexhill Road, TN40 2JS : Map
09th-14th Augaaaaaaaa: EASTBOURNE, Princes Park, Royal Parade, BN22 7AQ : Map
16th-28th Augaaaaaaaa: BOURNEMOUTH–POOLE, Branksome Recreation Ground, Alder Road, Poole, BH12 2EB : Map
30th Aug- -04th Septaa : EXETER, Eastern Fields, Pinhoe, EX4 8HT : Map

Admission: Entrance to this event is by ticket only
Adults : Restricted view - £10, Side view - £15, Grandstand - £20, Ringside - £27
Concessions : Under 16s, Over 60s, Students, UB40s (Restricted view - £7, Side view - £10, Grandstand - £14, Ringside - £17

For more Info and tickets : http://www.moscowstatecircus.com

2nd Latitude Festival 12th-15th July

This event will be held in the stunning parkland setting of Henham Park, near Southwold in Suffolk. With a mix of Music, Comedy and theatre.

Headlining: Arcade Fire, Damien Rice, The Good The Bad and the Queen

Support: Magic Numbers, Jarvis Cocker, CSS, Wilco, Alan Carr, Russell Howard, Guilty Pleasures, Halloween Film Club, , Robin Ince Book Club, Vox n Roll, Roger McGough, Stewart Lee

Others: Mark Steel, Moulin Rouge Cabaret, Nabakov Theatre Company, Royal Court Theatre.

Admission: Entrance to this event is by ticket only (Day £45, Weekend £112)

For more information : http://www.latitudefestival.co.uk

Comedy - Pete and Dud 12-21 April 2007

This tribute to Derek and Clive and the other wonderful creations of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore has been touring the country for the last few years. It's been written by Chris Bartlett & Nick Awde, and stars Simon Lowe (Dudley Moore) and Gareth Tunley (Peter Cook). Co-stars include Alexander Kirk, William Belchambers, Phillip Langhorne. The show has been nominated for several awards and polls including the Fringe First Award (2005), Guardian Guide Comedy Choice (2006), Daily Telegraph Critics Choice (2006). After Guildford the show moves on to Southend, Poole, Eastbourne, Portsmouth, Huddersfield, Loughborough, London, Buxton, Ipswich, Oxford, Sheffield, Chelmsford, Winchester, Newport, Brecon, Coventry, Worthing, Malvern, and finally Truro.

Venue: Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, GU1 3UX

Admission: by ticket only

For more info: http://www.myspace.com/petedud

Race Night at the Saddler's Arms 7th April 2007

Come along and have some fun, and help raise money for charity. The pre-recorded horse races are shown on a big screen, and there are prizes for the owners and trainers.

Venue: Saddler's Arms, Send : Map

Admission: Free (but be prepared to offer a donation)

Bad Influence - Camphill Club (WRFC) 31st March 2007

more info: Bad Influence

Venue: Camphill Club (WRFC), 10 Camphill Road, West Byfleet, KT13 6EF

Admission: members: free, non-members: £3.50

One Night Stand - Acoustic 20th March 2007

This is a Showcase event, see (One Night Stand - Acoustic in the News Section), for bands with some experience.

Venue: Jagz, Station Hill, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9EG

Admission: by Ticket only £3 (doors 7:30pm, start 8:15pm, end 11pm)

Aim - Camphill Club (WRFC) 17th March 2007

Review: AIM

Venue: Camphill Club (WRFC), 10 Camphill Road, West Byfleet, KT13 6EF

Admission: members: free, non-members: £3.50

Big Guildford Gig 16th March 2007

A showcase of some of the finest emerging artists on the Guildford live music scene, featuring performances by Susie Clarke, Rob Fisher, Byron Johnson, Kabuki, Manu, Smokescreen, Sniper Glee, Lesley Spiers, Anna Tabbush & the odd socks, Andy Wilson-Taylor, and Wobbly Squadron.

Venue: The Electric Theatre, Guildford

Admission: by ticket only £5 (£3 concessions), call box office 01483 444334

One Night Stand - Acoustic 13th March 2007 (tbc)

This is a Workshop event, see (One Night Stand - Acoustic in the News Section), a chance to try out new material.

Venue: Jagz, Station Hill, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9EG

Admission: by Ticket only £3 (doors 7:30pm, start 8:15pm, end 11pm)

Magnum 10th March 2007

Come and dance the night away with music from the guys in Magnum and help raise money for the National Stroke Association. A free buffet is included, but bring your own refreshments.

Venue: Byfleet village hall

Admission: by ticket only £10, call Mike on 01483 223879 or Sandra on 01932 883561

The Twang at Surrey University

Don't miss this gig by a band that are definately on the way up.

Venue: University of Surrey, Guildford

Admission: by ticket only

Wire Jesus at The Loft, Cambridge 4th March 2007

Wire Jesus. Come and hear this Reading-based 6-piece play their own songs.

Venue: The Loft, Cambridge

Admission: TBC

ACM - LiveLink - Concept

Here this local band play.

Venue: Boileroom, Guildford

Admission: £2

More info : http://www.myspace.com/boileroomgu1
aaaaaaaa http://www.myspace.com/conceptrock

Ballinsky Project 22nd February 2007

They will be playing a set as part of The Platform Acoustic nights.

Venue: Cellar Bar, South Hill Park Arts Centre, Ringmead, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7PA

Admission: £3

Jam Night at the Boileroom 21st February 2007

Alice McLaughlin, Anna Neale and Open Mic (including WildStar)

Venue: Boileroomm, Guildford

Admission: £3

For more Info : http://www.myspace.com/boileroomgu1
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Wire Jesus at Cellar Bar 20th February 2007

Wire Jesus. Come and hear this Reading-based 6-piece play their own songs. They will be headlining with support from two other bands.

Venue: Cellar Bar, South Hill Park, Ringmead, Birch Hill, Bracknell, RG12 7PA : Map

Admission: TBC

Chinese State Circus 14th Dec 2006-14th Mar 2007

A very colourful performance by this talented troup of Acrobats, jugglers, and dancers. Long gone are the days of lion-tamers and elephants and clowns. Though the body of the narrator in this show has a passing resemblance to a clown, but without all the slipstick. The show is divided into many 2-3 minute segments hightlighting the different skills. These include the Big Banner Juggling, Bow Bending and Giant Sword, Chinese Lion Dance, Dancing Dragons, Flying Daggers, Hoop Diving, Human Candelabra Contortionist, Jar Jugglers, Mystery Known as 100 Faces, Peking Opera, Pole Jumping, Slack Wire Walking, and the world famous Shoalin Wu-Shu Warriors. Although some of the swords used in the sinuated fighting sequences apeared to be made of foil covered cardboard, many of the other props used were authenticated by the audience members in the front row.

Venues: Derby: Assembly Rooms 16th-18th Feb, London: Hackney Empire 20th-25th Feb, aaaaaaa Crawley: The Heath 27th-28th Feb, Buxton: Opera House 2nd-4th Mar,
aaaaaaa York: Grand Opera House 5th-7th Mar, Carlisle :The Sands Centre 8th-9th Mar,
aaaaaaa Preston: The Guild Hall 12th-14th Mar.

More Info: http://www.chinesestatecircus.com

The Platform - 2nd and 4th Thursdays every month

An acoustic night featuring the best of local musical talent. Untried artists are very welcome to take part.

Venue: Cellar Bar, South Hill Park Arts Centre, Ringmead, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7PA

Admission: £3

For more Info: http://www.southhillpark.org.uk/index.jsp
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or E-mail: aaa Damon@parkstudio.co.uk

Magnum 3rd February 2007

This local charity band will be performing again at Ripley Village Hall. Come down and dance the night away. Support is provided by The Elderly Brothers.

Venue: Village Hall, Ripley, Surrey : Map

Admission: By ticket only

Tony Woods Project 26th January 2007

Sax-led five-piece playing catchy, folk inspired melodies from their album Lowlands, as well as some brand new compositions. Featuring Tony Woods (saxes), Mike Outram (guitar), Robert Millett (vibes), Andy Hamill (bass) and Milo Fell (drums).'This is "now" jazz music of excellent quality' (John Critchinson - Musician Magazine)

Venue: Front Room at the QEH, London - start 5:15pm

For more info see: http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/series/26.html

Admission: Free (subject to availability)

Jam Night at The Boileroom

Bring your instrument and jam with the house band and order some noodles at the noodle bar.

All genres welcome.

Admission: £1 donation

For more Info : http://www.theboileroom.net

Spoken Word / Poetry Night

Once a month event, usually with a special guest.

Venue : The Boileroom, Guildford : Map

Admission : Free

Free Wednesdays at Painshill Park Jan & Feb 2007

Painshill Park in Cobham is offering free entry every Wednesday during January and February to residents of Surrey. This is one of the most important 18th Century parks in Europe and has a beautiful 160 acre landscape with a gothic temple and a romantic ruined abbey. The Painshill tearoom will be offering a range of light refreshments and award-winning wines from the painshill vineyard. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the park and proof of residence will be required at the ticket office to take advantage of this offer.

Venue: Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1JE

Map: Find Painshill Park on Google maps

For more info see : http://www.painshill.co.uk

Best of One Night Stand - Acoustic 19th January 2007

A this Best of One Night Stand event, were six of the favourite acts from previous One Night Stand events. By way of a warmup, and an added bonus, we were treated to another couple of numbers by Mateusz, a jazz pianist from Poland. See photo.
JO COLLINS: This bright young star started off with 2 of her own songs, “Reality” and “Bed of Roses” on the electric keyboard. Her sultry singing style and powerful voice, reminiscent of Eddie Reader and Alicia Keys, some of her main influences, and its was a cover of Ms Keys “If I Ain’t Got You” that she performed next. Then came 2 other covers James Morrison’s “You Give Me Something” and Christina Aguilera’s “Underappreciated”. See photo.
MICHAEL BERK: This young man plays instrumental guitar. His first track was his own composition called “F**k All Reviewers”. Then came a cover of “Yes in Deed” by Si Oliver, a very soulful melody. This was followed by one of his own called “The Return” and Louis Armstrong’s classic “What a Wonderful World”. Then another of his own “Bells” and finished with “Danny Boy”. See photo.
ROLAND CHADWICK: Perhaps he turned-up believing that this was a comedy stand-up night, or was it the passing resemblance to Billy Connolly, but he instantly made the audience feel part of the act. He started with 3 of his own songs “Jenny's Sunday, “Laughing Spinoza” and “Betty Keft”. Then a cover of Big Joe Williams’ “Baby Please Don’t Go” and finished with Led Zeppelin’s “Bron-y-Aur Stomp”. See photo.
THE BALLINSKY PROJECT: Nathan Ball plays the guitar, and looks a little like Captain Jack Sparrow on a GHD, but don't hold that against him. He is ably accompanied by Adrianne Wallinsky. If you’ve ever dreamt like me, of Nicole Kidman playing the cello, then come see Adrianne. They played 5 of their own songs “assumptions”, “rhetoricism”, “sky trees”, “6 by 4” and “Points mean Prizes”. They have a CD available called “Ctrl-Z Session” with 9 tracks. The name as every geek will know is from the computer keyboard shortcut command for undo. See photos.
THE SAM PAINE TRIO: This 3-piece band has Sam Paine and Ben Owens on Guitar and John Hillier on the drums. They played 1 cover of Jack Johnson’s “Waiting Wishing” and 5 songs written by Sam Paine, “Lightning”, “No Regrets”, “Travelling Man”, “Sky's Crying”, and “Hold on Me” the latter 3 can be found on his Solo acoustic CD called "Travelling Man". See photos.
DAVID IMRIE TRIO: This band has David Imrie on Lead vocals and guitar, Robert Illesh on Mandolin and Banjo, and Ben Kidds on the double bass. They started 6 songs from their forthcoming as yet untitled album, “Back to the Country”, “Until the Sun Shines”, “Mountain Song”, “The Wild Horses”, “Man O Woe” and “A Spirit Wandering”. Along with a cover of Ray LaMontagne’s “Trouble”.Sadly by this time the disco had started downstairs and the floor was vibrating. See photos.

Photos: See pictures of these artists in the Imagery Section

For more info: One Night Stand - Acoustic in the News Section or http://www.onenightstandacoustic.co.uk

Venue: Jagz, Station Hill, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9EG

Admission: by Ticket only £5 (doors 7:30pm, start 8:15pm, end 11pm)

Clark Tracey Quintet 19th January 2007

Drums-led quintet, twice nominated as Best Small Group in the British Jazz Awards, in standards and originals. Featuring Simon Allen (reeds), Mark Armstrong (trumpet), Zoe Rahman (piano) and Pete Billington (bass)

Venue: Front Room at the QEH, London - start 5:15pm

For more info see: http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/series/26.html

Admission: Free (subject to availability)

One Night Stand - Acoustic 16th January 2007

Review: This showcase event in the ONSA series was held at the Jagz club in Ascot, Berkshire. There were 11 acts on the bill, some experienced performers and others debuting.
MATEUSZ: First to take the stage was a Polish jazz pianist, a very talented young man who knew how to play with his organ, a roland electronic keyboard, that is. He played 3 tunes.
FINCH: an aurburn-haired 30-something, with an acoustic guitar, she played 2 of her own songs, ??? and ???, and a Scissor Sisters's cover "Take your mama out tonight".
RICHARD HINGLEY: middle-aged and follicly challenged, but he certainly could play the guitar, again with 2 of his own songs, "Questions and answers", and "In another world", and a playlist favourite Neil Young's "Rocking in the free world".
CLAIRE McAULEY: She has played here before. Blonde shoulder length hair and the style and vocal range of Joni Mitchell. She played 3 of her own songs, Brookline, nameless and The Beatles's "Ob-La-Di".
MIDNIGHT RIDER: 3 guys with guitars including 1 with an electric bass, so much for acoustic, and a drummer. The name of the band, as any of you who know your American history will know, comes from Paul Revere's ride from Charlestown to Lexington. They played 3 of their own songs, "Don't let the world become undone", "Let you go", and "100 miles an hour".
CHRIS REED: A young man from New Zealand, playing his first set in this country, his 3 songs were "Broken", "Silence", and "Stay with me".
GILL HOLDSWORTH: a pretty young lady with light brown/dark blonde and a guitar, who played 3 tracks with no vocals, including U2's "With or without you". This got a laugh from those in the crowd who knew that the nights MC, Mark, fronts U2 tribute band Blood Red Sky.
LINDSAY WEST: a friend of Claire McAuley, she played 2 of her own songs.
JIM KELLEHER: who also played and picked the guitar without vocals, in the Jose Gonzalez style. He played 2 of his own songs, "Eye of the storm", and "Twist", and another playlist favourite, but still a great track Nirvana's "Smells like teen spirit".
BIKINI BACK SPECIAL: An oddly named band and oddly dressed too, both in coats, one with a russian hat who played the guitar and another perched on a high stool, playing the tom toms and marakas. Weird, but kind of wonderful.
CONCEPT: who started off with just the lead vocalist and a guest keyboard player, Alice, for a charming melody "Stupid Sacrifice". Then the singer picked up his guitar and was joined by another guitarist and a female flutist, for "Wrecking what I have". Their last track was "Hero of my soul".
Altogether it was a great evening of live acoustic music.

For more info see: One Night Stand - Acoustic or http://www.onenightstandacoustic.co.uk

LiveLink in association with the ACM

This fortnightly event at The Boileroom in Guildford is a showcase for the bright young stars of the Academy of Contemporary Music, also in Guildford. Live music from all genres.

Venue: Boileroom, Guildford : Map

Admission : £2

Pop Toys @ 21 South Street 13th January 2007

This event has 3 bands for the price of one. Headling are Reading-based band Wire Jesus, they will be supported by A Genuine Freakshow & To The Barricades.

Venue: South Street Arts Centre, 21 South Street, Reading, RG1 4QU

Admission: £4

For more info: http://www.readingarts.com/southstreet

PD3 (Pete Downes Trio) with Dick Pearce 12th January 2007

PD3 has joined forces with legendary trumpet player Dick Pearce to form an electrifying contemporary jazz quartet. Their performance includes material from new CD 'Live', recorded at Pizza Express, together with jazz standards. With Pete Downes (electric & acoustic guitar), Dick Pearce (trumpet & flugelhorn), Andy Coe (bass) and Tim Bruce (drums)

Venue: Front Room at the QEH, London - start 5:15pm

For more info see: http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/series/26.html

Admission: Free (subject to availability)

Jam Night at the Boileroom

Bring your instrument and jam with the house band and order some noodles at the noodle bar.

All genres welcome.

Admission: £1 donation

For more Info : http://www.theboileroom.net

Flag Project - Yinka Shonibare 9th January 2007

This project provides a platform for international artists to reflect on ideas associated with flags, from patriotism and national identity to pageantry and celebration. The raising of Yinka Shonibare's specially commissioned flag responding to the situation in the Middle East. The raising of the flag will be accompanied by Andrew Crowley performing Charles Ives' The Unanswered Question and a performance by poet Kat Francois. After there will be a panel debate with Richard Cork, Gilane Tawadros and Yinka Shonibare on art and conflict follows the flag raising in the Hayward Pavilion.This is the first in an ongoing series of artist-designed flags and part of a wider initiative of temporary outdoor artworks across the site.

Venue: Jubilee Gardens South Bank, and Harward Gallery, London : 6pm

Admission: Free, but booking essential

One Night Stand - Acoustic 9th January 2007

This is a Workshop event, see (One Night Stand - Acoustic in the News Section), a chance to try out new material.

Venue: Jagz, Station Hill, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9EG

Admission: by Ticket only £3 (doors 7:30pm, start 8:15pm, end 11pm)

Acoustic Fridays at Farnham Maltings

Live acoustic sets by artists such as Big Wednesday, Alastair Brown, Laura Colegate, Rachel Deadman, Ecoute, Brian Flack, Case Hardin, Mike Henson, Chris Howard, James Hurley, Billy Irvine, Rachel Mari Kimber, Lightyears, Logo, Charis Luke, Jenny-Lynn Smith, Dan Mulhern, Anna Neale, Dan Page, Retrograde Inversion, Rob Reynolds, Sequoia, Andy Stedman, Subdelta, Susy Thomas, The Wide Eyes, Wildstar, Wire Jesus, and Without Grace.

Venue : Farnham Maltings, Farnham, Surrey : Map

Admission : Ticket only £5 (£4 for students, 5 for price of 4 at some performances)

More Info : http://www.acousticfridays.com or http://www.myspace.com/acousticfridays.com

Zoe Rahman Trio 5th January 2007

Nominated for the Nationwide Mercury Prize in 2006, compelling and innovative pianist in groove-based jazz standards and inventive originals, featuring Oli Hayhurst (bass) and Gene Calderazzo (drums)

Venue: Front Room at the QEH, London - start 5:15pm

For more info see: http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/series/26.html

Admission: Free (subject to availability)

Fatboy Slim (aka Norman Cook) 1st January 2007

See in the New year in style on the South coast with Britain's favourite DJ and some great music. He will play to 20,000 people on Brighton's Madeira Drive, opposite Brighton beach. Tickets to the event were made available only to Brighton residents, although inevitably some are available to buy on eBay.

Admission: Ticket only (Ebay?)

New Year's Eve - Bleak House (sands)

A festive buffet with a live acoustic set by Anna Neale.

Admission: Ticket only £75 per head

For more info : Bleak House or Anna Neale

Cryin' Out Loud 31st December 2006

See in the new year at the Three Lions, Farncombe (Scratchers) with some great music from Cryin' Out Loud.

Admission: Ticket only (available from the venue)

More Info : Cryin' Out Loud website

Bob / Pedleys 31st December 2006

See in the new year at the Fox Inn, Bisley with some great music from two local bands.

Admission: Ticket only (available from the venue)

More Info : Bob website : Pedleys website

New Year's Eve at the Lion Brewery in Ash

Join the party at the Lion Brewery in Ash and listen to some good live music provided by S.K.P.

Admission : Ticket only £10 available at the bar.

Map: Find The Lion Brewery on Google maps

Sophie Garner Band 29th December 2006

One of the UK's leading young jazz vocalists with an incredible voice and stage presence to match, performing jazz standards and lesser known numbers along with her own material. 'One of the most stylish British vocalists' (Times)

Venue: Front Room at the QEH, London - start 5:00pm

For more info see: http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/series/26.html

Admission: free (subject to availability)

Xmas Eve Special 24th December 2006

Magic Taxi, possibly the best party band on the circuit.

Venue: Vibe, Epsom : Map

Admission: Ticket only £5 in advance (£7 on the door)

Christmas Eve at the Lion Brewery in Ash

Join the party at the Lion Brewery in Ash and listen to some good live music provided by On Fire.

Admission: Ticket only £5 available at the bar.

Map: Find The Lion Brewery on Google maps

John Young Band 22nd December 2006

The 'Live Music Forum Effect' continues as the John Young Band adds Guildford's Boileroom to its tour dates. John Young's credits include several solo albums and live music with the touring Scorpions, Fish, John Wetton and Greenslade. The band comprises Robin Boult (guitar), Frosty Beedle (drums), Steve Vantsis (bass).

Admission: Ticket only, £10 in advance from JYB myspace (£12.50 on the door)

For more info see: http://www.insignificance.co.uk or http://www.myspace.com/johnyoungband

Tomorrow's Warriors 22nd December 2006

Brand new sixth edition of Gary Crosby's Tomorrow's Warriors shaping up nicely and continuing the outfit's reputation as a hotbed for the brightest young jazz talent in the country. Lead by Gary Crosby (double bass), with Peter Edwards (piano), Zem Audu (tenor sax), Mark Crown (trumpet), Ashley Howard (trombone) and Nathan Allen (drums)

Venue: Front Room at the QEH, London - start 5:15pm

For more info see: http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/series/26.html

Admission: free (subject to availability)

XMAS Film Festival 27th-30th December 2006

Come and chill out with friends and watch some great movies. Four nights of trilogies. On the first night (27th Dec) there was the "Back to the Future" trilogy. Maybe the residents of Guildford were all partied out or the fact that the films had been on TV so recently, contributed to the low turnout, or perhaps nobody believes anything can be FREE these days. The Second night (28th Dec) started with the classic "Raider's of the Lost Ark". It will be regreted for all time that someone had to make the silly Indiana Jones sequels. It was good that you could leave mid-film without the need to disturb the whole row. On the third night (29th Dec) we had the equally classic Terminator 1 & 2. Yes I know its a trilogy too, but surely the Governor of California (Arnold Schwarzenegger) knows more about politics, than about how not to flog a dead horse. The grand finale (30th Dec) to this Xmas Film Festival was the grandfather of all trilogies "Star Wars". OK its now technically a Hexalogy, though as I'm sure most true fans would agree the recent extended merchanising commercials are hardly worthy of the Saga's name. It was great to see the original trilogy back to back, though this was the slightly doctored movies, now known as IV, V, and VI, with links to the prequels mentioned above. Sitting on a comfy leather sofa, with a pint in one hand and some free popcorn in the other, made this festival quite an experience, Its just a shame that more people weren't there to enjoy it.

Venue: Boileroom, Guildford : Map

Admission: FREE

Christmas Folk Special 17th December 2006

As the party season gets underway, theres nothing better than chilling out with friends and some great music. The evening started with a performance by Deborah Clarke, in the current trend of pretty young talented ladies with guitars. She writes her own songs and has released an E.P. (Arise) with the help of her musical family, many of whom play together as a band. Then came the first set of the night by Megson. This male-female duo originate from up north, near middlesborough, but are now based in London. The band features Debbie Palmer on lead vocals and tin whistle, and Stuart Hanna on guitar and Mandolin. They played a selection of their own songs including, Floodwater, Freefall, Just as the tide, Rose on the stem and Smoke of home. During the interval while they had a break, Steve Bradfield (from local band Radiate) played guitar. A soulful rendition of Dylan's "All along the Watchtower" and Johnny Cash haunting melody "Hurt" with a couple of his own songs. Although there didn't seem to be a whole lot of Christmas in this Folk Special, Megson finished up with "Santa Claus is coming to town" and pulled a cracker.

Venue: Boileroom, Guildford : Map

Admission: £6

For more info see: http://www.myspace.com/boileroomgu1

Anita Wardell Quintet 15th December 2006,

Stunning bebop vocalist performing material from new CD 'Noted'. Anita has taken well-known 'Blue Note' works and given them a new spin by penning lyrics to great compositions such as 'The Sidewinder,' 'Blues on the Corner', 'Moanin'' and 'Autumn Leaves'. Featuring Robin Aspland (piano), Alex Garnett (sax), Jeremy Brown (bass) and Steve Brown (drums)

Venue: Front Room at the QEH, London - start 5:15pm

For more info see: http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/series/26.html

Admission: free (subject to availability)

Indigo Moss and Georgia Wonder 11th December 2007

Live on stage at The Joiners in Southampton will be Indigo Moss, who are just completing a sell out tour of the UK. Supporting them will be Georgia Wonder.

Start: 8.45pm

Admission: Ticket only?

Music Recital 11th September 2006

First in a series of lunch-time recitals, consisting of organ, instrumental or vocal performances, each lasting about minutes from12.40-1.20pm.

Location: ChristChurch, Town Square, Woking

Admission: suggested donation £2

Mike Carr's Blue Note Band 8th December 2006

Hammond-led original compositions dedicated to Milt Jackson, Victor Feldman, Clifford Brown, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker and Horace Silver plus jazz standards, with Steve Fishwick (trumpet), Osian Allen (sax) and Shaney Forbes (drums)

Venue: Front Room at the QEH, London - start 5:15pm

For more info see: http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/series/26.html

Admission: Free (subject to availability)

Ice Rink - Hampton Court Palace 2nd Dec 2006-14th Jan 2007

The Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink will return once again for its 4th year for another 6 week season from Saturday 2nd December 2006 to 14th January 2007. Set in the truly splendid surroundings of the West front of the Henry VIII's historic palace, this is a Christmas event not to be missed.

Venue: Hampton Court Palace, Surrey KT8 9AU : Map

Session Times: hourly 10am-10pm

Admission: Ticket only (Children under 16 £7.50, Adult £9.50, Concessions £8.00)

Special Offer : Skate all day for £7.50 per person (Weekdays 10am-5pm on 4th-8th Dec, 11th-15th Dec, 8th-12th Jan 2007)

For more info see: http://www.hamptoncourticerink.com

Patrick Cornelius/Quentin Collins Quintet 1st December 2006

All star collaboration between some of the finest new generation jazz musicians from London and New York. A high energy mix of standards and originals, with influences strongly rooted in the bebop and blues traditions. Expect high level improvisation and virtuosic instrument skills from Quentin Collins (trumpet), Patrick Cornelius (alto sax), BBC Rising Jazz Star award winner Andrew MacCormack (piano), Michael Janisch (double bass) and Troy Miller (drums).

Venue: Front Room at the QEH - start 5:15pm

For more info see: http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/series/26.html

Admission: Free (subject to availability)

World Music Party 30th November 2006

This month's World Music Party at the Boileroom in Guildford has a Celtic theme. But please don't come dressed in a green hooped jersey, as this is Celtic with a hard, not a soft C. Exploring the traditional scottish and Irish blend of fast-paced rhythmic music.

Admission: by ticket only, £5 in advance or on the door (subject to availability)

Ensembles Concert 29th November 2006

Sometimes less is definitely more! Student conductors direct an entertaining and diverse programme of classical works for ensembles and small orchestras. A chance to hear an interesting range of works played with enthusiasm and verve.

Venue : PATS Studio one, University of Surrey : start 7:30pm

Admission : Free (subject to availability)

UoS Students’ Union Wind Band 27th November 2006

The USSU Wind Band returns for another end of term extravaganza, performing a variety of favourites from show songs to especially composed wind band pieces. The concert will feature student conductors and soloists. Anticipate a fun evening.

Venue : PATS Studio one, University of Surrey : start 8pm

Admission : Free (with a retiring donation to support the Band)

Magnum in Ripley 25th November 2006

Last Saturday night, Ripley Village Hall was the place to be as Magnum rocked the house with their big band sound. This Charity Dance in aid of The British Ski Club for the Disabled and DSUK was a chance to enjoy some great live music all in a good cause. The evening started with the Elderly Brothers, who gave us some classic Beatles tunes along with duelling banjos from the movie "deliverance". Then they invited Peter Fairbrass on stage for a couple on Johnny Cash numbers, Folsom Prison Blues and I Walk the Line. This got the crowd warmed up and during the short intermission, while the bands swaped over, the winning raffle numbers were called.

Frank Harrison Trio 24th November 2006

Thought-provoking and intense, Frank Harrison (piano) displays an extraordinary musicality which is surprisingly mature for his age. The music is original, thoughtful, delicate and imbued with texture and colour. Featuring Aidan O'Donnell (bass) and Stephen Keogh (drums).

Venue: Front Room at the QEH, London - start 5:15pm

For more info see: http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/series/26.html

Admission: FREE (subject to availability)

Kingston Chamber Orchestra 18th November 2006

This performance in Kingston Parish Church, Market Square, Kingston upon Thames is of Overture 'Egmont' (Beethoven) : Flute Sonata (Poulenc Berkeley) : Galanta Dances (Kodaly) : Symphony No 2 (Simpson) : Encore Une Fois (Meyers) for the first time in the UK.

Admission :Entrance to this event is by ticket only

For more info or to purchase tickets see Kingston Chamber Orchestra

Lol Coxhill 17th November 2006

Soprano sax maverick Lol Coxhill has touched on nearly every area of music over the past half century, after playing with Rufus Thomas, Alexis Korner, Campion Jack Dupree, Bobby Wellins, Stan Tracey, Steve Miller, Kevin Ayers, Rico Rodrigues and Jazz Jamaica and even The Damned. Today he plays with John Edwards (bass) and Steve Noble (drums). 'There are very few versatile artists that hold the importance Lox Coxhill has in European improvised music' (Francois Couture, All Music Guide).

Venue: Front Room at the QEH, London - start 5:45pm

For more info see: http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/series/26.html

Admission: Free (subject to availability)

Mike Westbrook's Village Band 10th November 2006

Featuring Mike Westbrook (euphonium), Kate Westbrook (voice/tenor horn), Gary Bayley (tenor saxophone), Stan Willis (alto saxophone), Mike Brewer (trumpet) and Sam Smith (trombone). Four leading Devonian musicians join the internationally acclaimed composer and performers Mike and Kate Westbrook to form the Village Band Project. The Waxeywork Show is an original piece by Mike Westbrook for voice and acoustic brass, specially created for the group, featuring lyrics and vocals by Kate Westbrook. In All that Jazz, the band performs Mike Westbrook's arrangements of classic jazz instrumentals, songs, blues and rags. The programme includes Scott Joplin, Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton, Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus and many more. 'Mike Westbrook is one of Britain's most creative, experimental and daring jazz composers' (Times).

Venue: Front Room at the QEH, London - start 5:45pm

For more info see: http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/series/26.html

Admission: Free (subject to availability)

13th Woking Beer Festival 10-11th November 2006

This Annual event is held at Woking Leisure Centre and is supported by The Campaign for Real Ale (CamRA) who's members will recieve a free pint. There will be 3 sessions over the 2 days - from 6pm-11pm on the Friday night and 11am-3:30pm and 6pm-11pm on the Saturday. Over 70 real ales plus Beers and Ciders and food. Background music from the Wurlitzer, with live bands for the evening sessions. Please note that this event is 100% no smoking.

Admission : Ticket only (Friday SOLD OUT), £6 in advance (inclues commemorative pint glass and programme)

For more information see : http://www.wokingbeerfestival.co.uk/index.htm or e-mail wokingbf@yahoo.co.uk

To purchase tickets contact Woking Leisure Centre or Woking Visitor Information Centre.

Free Apple Guitar Seminar 9th November 2006

Andertons Music of Guidford, with the support of Apple Solution Experts are hosting a free seminar for guitarists. Come along and find out why the Apple Mac is the perfect solution for creating and performing music with your guitar.

Location : University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH

For more information see : http://www.apple.com/uk/series/guitarists

Admission : Although this event is free, places are limited so you need to register

Eliza Carthy & Saul Rose 09th November 2006

This young and talented folk violinist and singer returns to the Cranleigh Arts Centre. She will be accompanied by Saul Rose on the melodeon.

Find the Cranleigh Arts Centre on Google maps

Admission: Ticket only £15 in advance (£16.50 on the door)

Woking Music Festival 6th-28th Nov 2006

The venues for this event include Christchurch, The Rhoda McGaw Theatre and Wells Suite. The provisional programme is: 6th Nov - Instrumental, 7th Nov - Instrumental, 9th Nov - Instrumental and Speech, 10th Nov - Instrumental and Speech, 11th Nov - Speech and Piano, 13th Nov - Choral, 14th Nov - Choral and Vocal, 16th Nov - Piano, 17th Nov - Piano, 18th Nov - Piano, 20th Nov - Instrumental, 21st Nov - Vocal, 23rd Nov - Vocal, 24th Nov - Piano, 25th Nov - Piano, 27th Nov - Organ and Instrumental, 28th Nov - Vocal.

This will be confirmed later in the year.

For more info see the festival website or e-mail info@wokingmusicfestival.org.uk

Michael Mwenso Quartet 3rd November 2006

Young, gifted multi-instrumentalist developing his own unique style through jazz, performing standards from the greats on piano, with Zem Addu (tenor sax), Ben Hazleton (double bass) and Salim Orgum (drums)

Venue: Front Room at the QEH, London - start 5:15pm

For more info see: http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/series/26.html

Admission: Free (subject to availability)

New Music to your Ears 1st November 2006

Composition is one of the main strengths of the Department of Music and Sound Recording and students have several showcases throughout the year in which to present their work. This short concert provides an opportunity to hear a wealth of first performances of music specially written for solo instruments.

Venue : PATS studio one, University of Surrey : start 7:30pm

Admission : Free (subject to availability)

Frank Harrison Trio 24th November 2006

Thought-provoking and intense, Frank Harrison (piano) displays an extraordinary musicality which is surprisingly mature for his age. The music is original, thoughtful, delicate and imbued with texture and colour. Featuring Aidan O'Donnell (bass) and Stephen Keogh (drums).

Venue: Front Room at the QEH - start 5:15pm

Admission: FREE (subject to availability)

Halloween charity gig 28th October 2006

This event is taking place at the Jurgen Center, Englefield Green in aid of Associacao Amazonia. Featuring performances by Aspex : Bob : Second Time Around : Whisky G's. Last year you helped a young guy called Alcinei (see previous event) by raising over £3,000. He now with our help has a confirmed appointment for the operation with the leading surgeon in Sao Paulo. When Bob visited the Reserve in January, construction on a crèche /school was in process. It desparetly needs more funding to complete and stock with equipment, so they have asked BOB and friends to help again.After the success of last year, we hope that you can offer your support again.

Admission : Ticket only £5, available from Crown, Horsell or Fox Inn, Bisley

Thank you to all those who were there, this event raised just over £1,000.

Heidi Vogel with Eska Mtungwazi 27th October 2006

Dynamic and powerful vocalist Heidi Vogel with guest vocalist Eska Mtungwazi in jazz standards and original compositions. Featuring Robert Mitchell (piano), Anthony Hayden (trombone), Ricardo do Santos (bass) and Troy Miller (drums).

Venue : Queen Elizabeth Hall, Front Room : start 5:15pm

Admission : Free (subject to availability)

For more information see : http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/index.asp

Bailongo! World Music Party 26th October 2006

What the heck is World Music anyway

I mean, if it was recorded on this planet isn't it by definition world music? perhaps in many ways "world music" defies catergorization as a genre because it utilizes influences from .... well, the entire planet. The traditional sits side by side with the neo-traditional: Senegalese Hip Hop, Nuevo-Cumbia, Electronica, Saharan Desert Blues, Japanese Pop .... the world without boundaries! Tribal, Afropop, Celtic, Salsa, Fusion and more .... World-class musicians from all over the globe, from legendary to cutting edge: Ravi Shanker, Slonovsky bal, Habib Koite, Buena Vista Social Club, Baba Maal, Lee Scratch Perry, Amalia Rodrigues, Paris Combo, Tarika, Manu Chao, Gal Costa .... The list is endless, from the festive Gypsy dance music of Eastern Europe to the sultry musical styling of Cape Verde; from the funky beats of North American Rai to the sensual sounds of Brazil and the exotic voices of Japan, Pakistan, Tibet and beyond!
Rich musical traditions of Africa, Europe, Asia, The Middle East, South and North America, and the global fusions from the streets of New York, Paris, London and Barcelona. Music has always crossed borders and as our global village becomes smaller the border-crossings are coming at a dizzying pace. So hop aboard our global express and hang on .... your trip around the world begins .... now!!!!

by Tom Frouge from Radioioworld

Location: The Boileroom, 13 Stokefields, Guildford

Start: 7pm (free drinks for the early birds)

Trading Places 24th Oct - 3rd Dec 2006

Discover the hidden poetry of everyday places. On the outdoor terrace, there is a wall of image and sound - touch it and you will hear stories and poetry from Lower Marsh, one of the liveliest streets in Waterloo. By switching on your mobile phone's Bluetooth function, you can receive free downloads and trade places by sending us a poem, memory or snapshot of the place where you live. Daily from 8pm (except 3rd Nov).

Venue : Royal Festival Hall, Terrace

Admission : Free

For more information see : http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/events/138977.html

Peter King's Salute to Elvin Jones 20th October 2006

Formed by Peter King as a tribute to one of jazz's greatest and most spiritual musicians, UK players perform some of the great compositions recorded by Elvin Jones, including tunes by McCoy Tyner, John Coltrane and Wayne Shorter. Featuring Pete King and Alan Skidmore (saxophones), Steve Melling (piano), Alec Dankworth (bass) and Martin Drew (drums). This is a personal tribute from Pete, Alan and Steve who have all played with Elvin Jones.

Venue : Queen Elizabeth Hall, Front Room : start 5:15pm

Admission : Free (subject to availability)

For more information see : http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/index.asp

Round table talk - Beyond Shostakovich

Broadcaster and film-maker Dennis Marks chairs a discussion on Shostakovich and his legacy, with a panel of speakers including Gerard McBurney, film expert John Riley and writer and broadcaster Marina Frolova Walker.

Venue : Royal Festival Hall, Purcell Room : start 6pm

Admission : Free, subject to availability

For more information see : http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/index.asp

Film : A cry in the universe 14th October 2006

Focusing on rehearsals in Amsterdam of her Second Symphony, this touching short documentary glimpses the world of Galina Ustvolskaya, a composer of highly original music and an appealing, funny and deeply original personality.A film featuring a studio performance of the Symphony will follow the documentary.

Venue : Royal Festival Hall, Purcell Room : start 1:30pm

Admission : Free (subject to availability)

For more information see : http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/index.asp

CityFest, Guildford 14-15th October 2006

This two-day event held at the Guildford City Club, 73 Josephs Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1DN and features Suzi Clarke : Coda Pilots : Empire : Simon Friend : Grizzly End, The : iMMA : Itchy tits, The : Roosters : Sagg and Si : John Watts on the Saturday and Action Hank : Bleeding Hearts : Laura Colegate : Freedom : Joe and Rich : Radioiate : True Deceivers, The.

For more info see http://www.cityfest.co.uk

Find the Guildford City Club on Google maps

Admission: Entrance to this event is by ticket only (£10 either day or only £15 for both)

Post a cheque, payable to G.C.S.C, to Guildford City Club, 73 Josephs Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1DN. Dont forget to supply a reply stamped addressed envelope. You can collect them from the address above between 13:00 and 22:00 Monday to Sundays. There is no booking fee.

The Secret Policeman's Ball 14th Oct 2006

This annual comedy show comes back to the Royal Albert Hall this year, to help raise money for Amnesty International. It features Russell Brand, Jimmy Carr, Chevy Chase, Eddie Izzard, Mighty Boosh, Jennifer Saunders, and Meera Syal.

For more info see Secret Policeman's Ball. Tickets on sale from 16th Sept.

To join Amnesty International text Ball to 64118.

Piano Concerto Charity Concert 11th Oct 2006

A concert given by members of the Guildford High School music staff in support of the festival's new piano concerto classes. This is the first in a series which will include two of Woking Young Musican winners, Emily Hooker and Sophie Warwick.

The Venue is Guildford High School from 7:30pm

For more info Tel : 01483 475125 or e-mail piano@wokingmusicfestival.org.uk

University of Surrey - Lunchtime Recitals

Every Wednesday from 1:10pm - Approx 2pm.

Venue : PATS Studio one

Find the University of Surrey on Google maps

For more information contact : c.gardner@surrey.ac.uk

Admission: Free (subject to availability)

Carter's Steam Fair 23rd-24th Sept 2006

Carters Steam Fair travels around London and the South East, for seven months of the year. The other five months are spent in a frenzy of restoration, painting and repairing. Some of the family have even been known to wander into the shed on Christmas Day just to finish some work off!!!

Carters is the result of John Carters passion for collecting old and interesting items, discarded by the owners, as being too unfashionable or too derelict to preserve. Over the last thirty years a whole funfair has been collected, complete with historic vehicles to transport it from site to site, with vintage living vans to complement the show. Jonathan Ross described us "as more like a film set than a travelling fair".





Attractions include : Arcade : Ark : Austin cars : Chair-O-planes : Coconut sheet : Dobbies : Dodgems : Gallopers : Mirror show : Octopus : Roll-a-ball : Slip : Steam yachts : Strikers : Swingboats : Toy town : Train ride : victory dive bomber : and the Air rifle, Ball blower, Candy floss, Dart, Football, Hook-a-duck, Slug shooter stalls.

For more info see Carters Steam Fair or e-mail CSF

Audition for Die Fledermaus 18th Sept 2006

Open auditions are being held on Monday 18th September by the Knaphill and St Johns Operatic Group (KASJOG) at the Maybury Centre, for principals in their forthcoming production of "Die Fledermaus" featuring the music of Johann Strauss II, adapted by Phil Park and Ronald Hanmer, and by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd. It is to be staged by this amateur company at The Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking from 7th to 10th March 2007.

The group is also having a 'sing-through' on Monday 4th Sept, also at the Maybury Centre, Board School Road, Woking.

For more info see their Website and/or to participate please contact KASJOG.

Lunchtime Music, Christ Church, Woking

Every Monday from 12.40pm-1.20pm

Latecomers are requested to enter during a suitable break in the performance. The recitals continue throughout the season; for details pick up a leaflet up at Woking Library.

Admission : free, though there is a suggested donation is £2, to help cover costs

For more information Tel: 01483 740897 or at the Christchurch website

WeyFest 8th-9th September 2006

This year's charity festival was almost cancelled, but a new venue has been found, The Exchange Hotel, Farnham, Surrey (opposite Farnham railway station). Bands due to play include Juice and 4play, (friday pm), Ciao Buddha : Dayglo Pirates, The : Flying Tigers, The : Jackie Lynton Band : True Deceivers, The : UK Blues Project, The. (Saturday from 12.30pm). Proceeds go to Lord Mayor Treloars, a charity that helps physically and mentally disabled children. There’s loads of parking, although not free, and a beer tent with several real ales, a spit roast and plenty for the kids to do.

For more information see http://www.weyfest.co.uk

Tickets are £5.00 with accompanied under 12’s admitted free

e-mail Sarah on weyfest@dimebaa.co.uk or phone 01252 821603 or online at http://www.anewdayrecords.co.uk

Admission: Entrance to this event is by ticket only

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Bisley BBQ Bash & Rideout 2nd September 2006

If you live in Woking or the surrounding area, ride a scooter, and what to make new friends who share your interests come along to this Event. After a short stop-off at the Fox, Bisley the procession of bikers will take the scenic route into Woking and back agian to The Fox for a BBQ and an entertaining afternoon and evening, including a live gig by The Q, Awards and fun for young and old. With a large camping area onsite and alternative local accommodation, Secure overnight parking and ending with Sunday breakfast from 9:00 am.

Admission: Free

Creamfields 26th-27th August 2006

Thie event is moving in 2006 from Old Liverpool Airfield to the Daresbury Estate, Halton, Cheshire from 3pm on Saturday to 6am on Sunday. As ever, it'll happen on the August Bank Holiday weekend, and is the friendliest large dance festival around with lots of live acts, and masses of DJs.Acts for this year are now confirmed.

Headlining: Prodigy, Gnarls Barkley, Goldfrapp & The Zutons.

Support: Paul Van Dyk, Paul Oakenfold, Ferry Corsten, Armin Van Buuren, Eddi Halliwell, Marco V, Adam Sheridan, Gareth Wyn, special guest Tiesto and the world's best DJs.

For more information and to buy tickets : http://www.creamfieldsfestival.co.uk

Admission: Entrance to this event is by ticket only

Reading and Leeds Festivals 25th-27th August 2006

This event is held in Reading, Berkshire on the 25th, 26th, and 27th August is twined with the Leeds Festival held in Bramham Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire with the bands interchanging on different days. With five stages including Main Stage, the Radio1/NME Stage, The Lock-up Stage (two days at each site this year), The Comedy Stage, and the Carling Stage, and there on site facilities, Bars, Cash Points, First Aid & Paradmedics, Food & Non Food Stalls, Information. Children under 13 (12 and under) are admitted free but MUST be accompanied by a ticket holding adult.

Headlining: Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand, Kaiser Chiefs, Muse, Pearl Jam, Placebo

Support: Yeah yeah yeahs, Belle & Sebastian, The Streets, Dirty Pretty Things, My Chemical Romance, Slayer and many more.

For more information: http://www.readingfestival.com : http://www.leedsfestival.com

Admission: Entrance to this event is by ticket only

Rudgwick Music Festival 19th August 2006

This event will be held on the Springbok Estate, Alford, Surrey from noon on 19th August 2006. The bands due to play include Willie Austin, More, Chicago Thieves, Hard to Handle, Old Blue Moses, On Fire, Quo-caine, and S.K.P.

Adult tickets are £8 in advance or £10 on the day (Accompanied children free) Concessions for O.A.P's, Students and unemployed and Parking is free

For more Information see: http://www.rmf.org.uk

Admission: Entrance to this event is by ticket only (proceeds to local charities)

V Festival 19th-20th August 2006

Now recognised as one of the major events in the festival calendar, this two-day extravaganza takes place in Hylands Park, Chelmsford and Weston Park, Staffordshire, with the same bands alternating between the venues on the Saturday and Sunday.

Headlining: Radiohead and Morrissey, with Faithless, Beck, Kasabian, Paul Weller, Keane

Support: Editors, Groove Armada, Bloc Party, Fatboy Slim, The Charlatans, The Ordinary Boys, Starsailor, The Go! Team, The Magic Numbers, Orson, James Dean Bradfield, Sugababes, The Feeling, and many more confirmed.

For more information : V Festival 2006

Admission: Entrance to these events is by ticket only

Jazz Cafe Picnic 13th August 2006

This event will be held in the grounds of Marble Hill, Riverside, Twickenham on the 13th August from 1:30pm. What could be more enjoyable than lazing away a Sunday afternoon, soaking up laid back beats and jazz infused music in the grounds of one of England's finest stately homes?

This all-day event is open to young people, music fans and families, and is a refreshing alternative to the ever-increasing popular rock festivals. The crowd is made up of all ages and particularly attracts the former clubbing generation who, armed with babies, buggies and toddlers are happy to swap hot n‘ sweaty, soulful house for chilled-out, soulful jazz in the lovely British outdoors.

Featuring Zero 7, Femi Kuti & The Positive Force, Nouvelle Vague, Breakestra, Koop, Snowboy & the Latin Section.

For more information and to buy tickets (£35) : Jazz Cafe Picnic

Admission: Entrance to this event is by ticket only

JULY 2006

01st-16th Gillingham Festival - Gillingham - http://gillinghamfestival.org.uk/
08th-09th Cornbury Oxford Music Festival - Oxford  - http://www.cornburyfestival.com
08th-09th T in the Park - Kinross - http://www.tinthepark.com
15th        Music in the Marsh - Saddlers Arms, Send, Woking, Surrey -
15th-23rd Big Dance London - Various locations, London -
16th-18th GuilFest - Stoke Park, Guildford, Surrey - http://www.guilfest.co.uk
16th-18th Latitude Frestival - Henham Park , nr Southwold, Suffolk -http://www.latitudefestival.co.uk
16th-18th Godiva Festival - Coventry - http://www.godivafestival.co.uk/
21st-23rd Linton Festival - Linton, Ross-on-Wye - http://www.lintonfestival.org/
22nd        Picnic on the Green - Ripley Green, Ripley, Woking, Surrey - Free
29th        Ash Music Festival - Harper's rec ground, Guildford Road, Ash, Surrey - http://www.lionbrewery.co.uk/