Pick of the best - this week's events

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A weekly roundup of the best events taking place across the length and breadth of Britain.

London

London Boat Show | 10 - 18 Jan 2015 at ExCeL London, Custom House - The 2014 London Boat Show, Europe's first boat show now in it's 60th year, is a fantastic experience for all. If you have a love of getting on or in the water or would like to try it for the first time, whether it's boats, equipment, training, or technology there is something for everyone within the South hall of ExCeL. The attractions at the Show offer so much to see and do. Visitors are able to explore the Show inside and out to hear and learn from the experts as well as see hundreds of products and boats; power, sail and RIBs including historic and military out on the dock edge

Purple Zeppelin | 10 Jan 2015 at The Brookside Theatre, Romford - PURPLE ZEPPELIN - The dream gig that never was - until now back at the Brookside Theatre by popular demand. Voted 'Best Tribute Act of 2012', PURPLE ZEPPELIN pay tribute to the two greatest rock bands of all time, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin - together on the same bill for the very first time. Many years have passed since the last UK gigs from the classic line-ups of both bands. Whether you were lucky enough to have seen the originals live or not, PURPLE ZEPPELIN will take you back to the magic, the excitement and the sheer raw energy generated by those incredible musicians, in a high-energy show featuring some of the greatest rock anthems ever writing including Smoke On The Water, Stairway To Heaven, Kashmir, Hush, Whole Lotta Love and many, many more

#MOEPresents | 29 - 30 Dec 2014 at Upstairs at the Ritzy, Brixton - MOE Presents is back to end the year with a BANG! Expect a night full of a mixture of music from reggae, to rap to r'n'b from some very creative and superbly talented artists. All proceeds will be going to Catch 22 Charity focusing on the youth centre department to keep centres open and available for young people.

New Year's Eve Eve | 30 - 31 Dec 2014 at Liquid & Envy, Basildon, Basildon - Stop off at New York New York before Vegas on New Years Eve. Warm-up event for the biggest night of the year! DJ Andy R playing all the hits you want to hear on the penultimate night of 2014! Drink Offers: £2.50 - Selected Drinks, All Night! Admission Information: £4.00 entry

Scratch That: Brixton | 30 - 31 Dec 2014 at Upstairs at the Ritzy, Brixton - Scratch That make their way down from their Hackney origins to call in on their South London are bringing some old and new artists come and wave goodbye to 2014 with some very talented spoken word artists, musicians, comedians, theatre makers and more! And remember you can offer your feedback to move their work along!

South

Bass Face Nye | 31 Dec - 1 Jan 2015 at The Volks, Brighton - Micky Finn - The Godfather of Jungle. Bringing his hallowed box of original dubplates for an unmissable NYE urban takeover. You don't wanna be AWOL for this extra special set. Ray Keith Official - Massive 90 minute tear out selection from the Dread Recordings terrorist

Black & Gold Party | 31 Dec - 1 Jan 2015 at Eaton Square Bar, London - Black & Gold Party, Nye 2014 @ Eaton Square Bar Xclusivetouch presents. An evening of dining, drinking and entertainment - you are cordially invited to join our celebrations this New Years Eve at the luxurious Eaton Square Bar. Set in the heart of Belgravia, Eaton Square Bar captures the very essence of its prestigious surroundings. The interior has a slick and sheik appeal crafted to exacting standards and filled with contemporary style

Midlands

Autosport International | 8 - 11 Jan 2015 at The NEC, Birmingham - Featuring every level of Motor Racing - from Karting to Formula 1- the show truly brings together the world of motorsport under one roof. Catering for both professionals and Motorsport fans alike, Autosport International incorporates two Trade-only days (9 & 10) followed by two Public days (11 & 12) dedicated to Motorsport enthusiasts. Autosport International takes place alongside the leading UK exhibition dedicated to enthusiasts of sports and performance cars, the Performance Car Show; giving visitors the ideal place to see the very best high-performance machines in their full glory.

Alexander ONeal | Today at O2 Academy Oxford, Oxford - Alexander ONeal at O2 Academy Oxford in Oxford on Monday, 29 December 2014. Compare ticket prices from the UK's most respected and trusted ticket providers, including Viagogo, Seatwave, GetMeIn, Ticketmaster and Stubhub in order to get the best seats at the best prices, all covered by a ticket guarantee.

The Sound of Musicals | Today at Symphony Hall, Birmingham - The Sound of Musicals at Symphony Hall in Birmingham on Monday, 29 December 2014. You've all heard of horror stories of getting scammed by ticket touts, haven't you? Well, BritEvents have come up with the perfect solution - a ticket price comparison service. Just browse for the The Sound of Musicals tickets you want to purchase, and see who's offering the best price. We compare Seatwave, Ticketmaster, Stubhub, Viagogo and GetMeIn - all very reputable ticket companies who offer top-class guarantees, and chill, knowing that you're covered

Beethovens Ninth | Tomorrow at Symphony Hall, Birmingham - Beethovens Ninth at Symphony Hall in Birmingham on Tuesday, 30 December 2014. What's the best thing about going to watch Beethovens Ninth live? It's knowing that you've got the best seats at the cheapest online prices with our ticket comparison service. See the list of ticket providers so that you can get the best deal. It's simple, and we don't charge any commission on any tickets you buy through our service

New Dawn | 31 Dec - 1 Jan 2015 at Donnington Park, Derby - 100 Headlining Artists, 12 hours, outdoor and indoor multi-genre arenas, fun fair and attractions! 1st set of artists has been released; CHASE and STATUS WITH RAGE TROPICAL - JME - SKEPTA - PREDITAH LOGAN SAMA - C4 - PLASTICIAN KOVE - SKT - ARTFUL DODGER DRUMSOUND and BASSLINE SMITH - BAILEY GROOVERIDER - RATPACK -DJ LUCK and MC NEAT TOP BUZZ - SLIPMATT - DIMENSIONS - SY ARUN VERONE - LANCE MORGAN 1 MAIN STAGE and 4 SPECIALISED ARENAS INC SIDEWINDER - FANTAZIA - FORMATION - SHAPESHIFTERZ Artists: Chase, status, JME, skepta, preditah, groovrider, ratpack, luck, neat, bailey Category: Festivals Url: Booking: http://atnd.it/17962-1

East

The New Year's Fly In | 4 Jan 2015 at Old Buckenham Airfield, Old Buckenham - Our traditional start to the flying year sees the Airfield invite hardy aviators of all types of aircraft both vintage and modern to fly into Old Buck. Jimmy's will be serving hearty winter warming food all day and intrepid classic car and motorbike owners are invited to join a display in front of our famous Blister Hangar. Entry is just £2 per person on foot or bike, or £5 per car load of people. Classic car and bike owners (with their vehicles) get in free

North West

The Snow Queen | 2 - 4 Jan 2015 at The Lantern theatre, Liverpool - Storytelling, original music and song combine in this captivating adaptation of a timeless tale, to enchant the whole family! Gerda and Kay are the best of friends and are certain they always will be but when Kay is hit with magic splinters from a shattered mirror, everything begins to change. Kay meets the dark and mysterious Snow Queen who takes him far away to her distant land of ice. In this classic tale of ice kingdoms, magic spells and enchanting creatures, Gerda quests to defeat hatred and save her best friend from the dark magic of the Snow Queen. RPO presents this new adaptation by Sarah Nelson, with stunning original music by James Atherton

BURY WEDDING SHOW | 4 Jan 2015 at Stables Country Club (Bolholt Hotel), Bury - Let your imagination run wild when planning your wedding at the Stables; a romantic location set in its own private grounds with surrounding views of the 50 acres of lakes, parkland and picturesque gardens and a venue that will provide the most unforgettable party you will ever host. With a choice of magnificent wedding suites each licensed for civil ceremonies and all opening onto the stunning grounds, creating the ideal setting for your most perfect day. Our wedding fair features up to 30 local wedding businesses and designer catwalk shows. All brides receive the brand new Spring 2015 Little White Books wedding magazine issue 10

Last Night of the Proms | 31 Dec 2014 at Preston Guild Hall, Preston - Last Night of the Proms at Preston Guild Hall in Preston on Wednesday, 31 December 2014. There's no better feeling that watching your favourite band, team or show live, so BritEvents has come up with the perfect solution for event fans. Let us do the legwork of finding the cheapest ticket prices to see Last Night of the Proms - we compare prices and seats for all Britain's very best events from the UK's most trusted ticketing providers. What are you waiting for? If you don't, someone else will grab those hot tickets before you do!

Last Night of the Proms | 31 Dec 2014 at Preston Guild Hall, Preston - The Last Night of the Proms is the culmination of the BBC's 8 week summer concert season. Having celebrated the classics with concerts and other events, the 'last night' is a flamboyant finale in London's Royal Albert Hall. Tickets to spectate are highly sought after and demand 'Prommers' to have bought at least 6 other concert tickets and then enter a ballot. Some hard-core fans camp out for weeks to ensure their position

New Year's Eve 2014 | 31 Dec - 1 Jan 2015 at Liquid & Maine Street, Halifax, Halifax - The last day of 2014! We will be welcoming 2015 with a bang! Early bird discount tickets now on sale for only £6! Get them quick and relax knowing that your New Year's Eve is all taken care of! Drink Offers: 2-4-1 on Long Cocktails

North East

Wedding Open Day | 7 Jan 2015 at Holiday Inn Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne - This is a fantastic opportunity to really experience our wedding venue. Its a chance for the hotel to show off its facilities and it will be the ideal time for the Bride and Groom to speak to our wedding coordinator.

Scotland

Glenn Miller Orchestra | Today at Royal Concert Hall Glasgow, Glasgow - Prepare yourself for a fantastic trip down memory lane as Musical Director Ray McVay leads the official Glenn Miller Orchestra along with the Moonlight Serenaders, our wonderful vocal group, Jan Messeder and Colin Anthony on vocals and the Uptown Hall Gang all get together to relive the spirit of the forties in this great evening of Glenn Miller music, with tributes to the wonderful Ted Heath and his Orchestra and Dame Vera Lynn along side all your Miller favorites.

Hogmanay Live | 31 Dec - 1 Jan 2015 at Le Monde Hotel, Edinburgh - Enjoy Jason's cabaret show after dinner and party through the night with the resident DJ. TICKET PRICES TBC

Paul Carrack | 9 Jan 2015 at Royal Concert Hall Glasgow, Glasgow - English singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist 'Paul Carrack' has seen major music success as a band member and solo performer since the 1970s. Playing with 'Ace', 'Roxy Music' 'Squeeze', 'Mike and the Mechanics' he has also released 15 solo albums between 1980 and 2010. His latest release was 'A Different Hat' which featured his solo performance alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Wales

New Year Jazz Break | 30 Dec - 2 Jan 2015 at The Yarn Market Hotel, Dunster - Celebrate the New Year in the historic village of Dunster with 3 nights Dinner Bed and Breakfast accommodation with great jazz entertainment from West Country band John Shillito's Select Six. Also taking bookings for non residents each evening for dinner and jazz.

New Year's Eve 2014 | 31 Dec - 1 Jan 2015 at Pryzm, Cardiff, Cardiff - The night that really needs no introduction! Join the masses as we host the hottest party of the year! This will certainly be a memorable evening as we will be pulling out all the stops to ensure our very first New Year's Eve as Pryzm goes off with a bang! Want to celebrate in style? Why not reserve one of our luxurious booths that are inclusive of tailored drinks packages? For more information please contact: [email protected] Admission Information: £5.00 - Early bird tickets £8

Dinner and Jazz | 1 Jan 2015 at Yarn Market Hotel, Dunster - Come and enjoy a delicious meal followed by an evening of great jazz entertainment from West Country Band John Shillito's Select Six, who play traditional jazz in the New Orleans and Dixieland style. Booking essential.

The Lion King UK Tour | 3 Jan 2015 at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff - The Lion King UK Tour at Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff on Saturday, 03 January 2015. We search the UK's top ticket companies for the best seats at the best prices so you don't have to, so you can watch The Lion King UK Tour live in the knowledge that you've got them at the best available price.