Two legendary American songwriting singers appearing in a double headline show. Sid Griffin has been the leader of The Long Ryders and the Coal Porters. His solo shows span his career and are always memorable. Billy Bragg recently said of him: “Sid Griffin was playing Americana years before the term was invented and that pioneer spirit shines on in his current music.”   One of the most well-respected singer/songwriters of his generation, Peter Case is an artist whose eclectic body of work…

Join us for a summer singing celebration performed by Kingston's renowned Eclipse Choir, directed by music producer James Hawkins. With a sumptuous and eclectic repertoire ranging from Elgar's Nimrod from the Enigma Variations set to Agnus Dei, I Will Follow Him from Sister Act, the classic We'll Meet Again made famous by Vera Lynn, and many more. For a flavour of what to expect, click here to see Eclipse Choir's performance of "Waterloo Sunset" live on BBC One for BBC Music Day 2018.…

A musical journey through time exploring the stories and songs of the best loved female singer/songwriters of the 60’s and 70’s Starting in 1960 and journeying though to 1979 we’ll be performing songs by Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon, Sandy Denny, Dolly Parton, Stevie Nicks and more. Along the way we’ll tell the stories behind the songs and the artists, how these first female artists emerged in a very male dominated industry and how their music went on to…

From 14 participants in 2015 to 14 bands in 2019, BandIt has established itself over half a decade as a much loved and celebrated holiday band course for young people aged 9-18.  Nominated in 2019 at the National Music Teacher Awards for Excellence in the Outstanding Rock/Pop Initiative category, we are extremely proud to be able to celebrate the last 5 years with our first public gig at The Exchange.  The majority of the performances will be songs written by…

Ruggedly durable and timeless, the Blues is perhaps more popular today than it has ever been. Young musicians still cut their teeth on its enticing, 12-bar appeal, but its real rewards, true virtuosity, poise and knowledge, only come with age. Founder members of The Blues Band, Paul Jones and Dave Kelly’s tangled and colourful roots go way back into the true undergrowth of the tradition. As well as their own original material, they not only know and perform the work…

STRINGFEVER is an entertaining group of talented musicians that have lived and breathed music since a young age. Composed of three brothers and a cousin, this internationally acclaimed quartet has performed 1000+ Shows in thirty-three countries since 2004, from private performances for the British Royal family to a packed audience at Madison Square Gardens. Coming from a family of musicians it was always likely that the Broadbent boys were going to follow their fathers into the music profession. Giles and…

Cantanti Camerati are a well known local chamber choir, and invites you to step into the gallery as we take you on a private view with choral music that reflects themes present in four well-known paintings. Expect the roughness of the high seas, the wonder and solitude of travel and exploration, and the calming hush of starry nights. Conductor Seb Gillot, accompanist Jon Booth.     Tickets: £15.00, £8.00 Under 12