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/