Weekly roundup of the best events NEWS


Weekly roundup of the best events

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



London

The London Home Show | 26 - 28 Sep 2014 at Olympia Exhibition Centre, West Kensington - As the property market regains its confidence, the UK's fastest growing home show is coming to London for the first time as a combined event designed for both self-builders and remodelers. The new London Homebuilding & Renovating and Home Improvement Show proudly sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements will take place from the 26-28 September at Olympia, London. The exhibition will offer visitors the chance to benefit from an extensive range of products and recommendations from more exhibitors than ever before and tips and bespoke advice from an extended expert panel on how to successfully complete a project from start to finish. Piers Taylor, award-winning RIBA architect and co-presenter of BBC2 series The House that £100k Built' will be making his first appearance on the London expert panel to inspire visitors with quality interior design and architecture recommendations to help homeowners make the most of their projects

Japan Matsuri | 27 Sep 2014 at Trafalgar Square, Soho - The much-loved JAPAN MATSURI returns to London on Saturday 27th September at Trafalgar Square in the central of London. This dynamic annual event brings people together to enjoy Japanese food, music, dance, family activities and much, much more. Everything kicks off at 11 am and runs through till 9 pm. On the performance stage at various times throughout the day are our special guests from Japan putting everyone through their paces with Radio Taiso, exercise routines which all Japanese people have grown up with

Surrey 3 Peaks | 27 Sep 2014 at Bramley Village Hall, Bramley - What? 26 or 13 mile walk When? Saturday 27th September 7:30am Registration Where? Starting at and finishing at Bramley Village Hall, Bramley, GU5 0AX Who can take part? The event is open to all, dogs welcome too! We do advise that you train for this event. Other info: It is FREE to enter, all we ask is for you to try to raise £125 worth of sponsorship. You are looked after all the way round, with water stops and check points, and a filling lunch to help you complete the second half of your walk. Transport is also provided for the 13 mile walkers to be returned to their cars

Stones In His Pockets | 1 - 11 Oct 2014 at Upstairs At The Gatehouse, Archway - When Hollywood descends on a small, rural town in County Kerry, Ireland, the chance to work as a movie extra is an exciting prospect for the locals. However, as filming progresses, they start to feel exploited, and the glamour soon wears off. The action takes place on a Hollywood film set, where Charlie Conlan and Jake Quinn are extras. Charlie, a dreamer, hankers after a career in the movies

Brighton Photo Biennial | 4 Oct - 2 Nov 2014 at Various Locations (Brighton), Brighton - Brighton Photo Biennial, the UK's largest, international photography festival, returns for its sixth edition in 2014 and will take place across venues and public spaces in Brighton & Hove and beyond, from 4 October " 2 November 2014. This year's Biennial has no single curator. Communities, Collectives & Collaboration will present a series of remarkable collaborations, featuring over 45 photographers, artists, collectives and partners. All are bound together by a common approach: projects produced through innovative, new and unexpected partnerships between individuals, practitioners and organisations from different fields, together with previously unseen perspectives on photography

South

The London Home Show | 26 - 28 Sep 2014 at Olympia Exhibition Centre, West Kensington - As the property market regains its confidence, the UK's fastest growing home show is coming to London for the first time as a combined event designed for both self-builders and remodelers. The new London Homebuilding & Renovating and Home Improvement Show proudly sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements will take place from the 26-28 September at Olympia, London. The exhibition will offer visitors the chance to benefit from an extensive range of products and recommendations from more exhibitors than ever before and tips and bespoke advice from an extended expert panel on how to successfully complete a project from start to finish. Piers Taylor, award-winning RIBA architect and co-presenter of BBC2 series The House that £100k Built' will be making his first appearance on the London expert panel to inspire visitors with quality interior design and architecture recommendations to help homeowners make the most of their projects

Japan Matsuri | 27 Sep 2014 at Trafalgar Square, Soho - The much-loved JAPAN MATSURI returns to London on Saturday 27th September at Trafalgar Square in the central of London. This dynamic annual event brings people together to enjoy Japanese food, music, dance, family activities and much, much more. Everything kicks off at 11 am and runs through till 9 pm. On the performance stage at various times throughout the day are our special guests from Japan putting everyone through their paces with Radio Taiso, exercise routines which all Japanese people have grown up with

Millets Farm Dog Show | 27 Sep 2014 at Millets Farm Centre, Oxford - With fun and competitive categories including the 'egg & spoon race', our 2nd Millets dog show is sure to be fun for all the family. There are numerous classes to enter with your family pooch, a small selection of stands to browse as well as all the other activities such as the Farm Shop and Garden Centre available at Millets. This is a charity event.

Surrey 3 Peaks | 27 Sep 2014 at Bramley Village Hall, Bramley - What? 26 or 13 mile walk When? Saturday 27th September 7:30am Registration Where? Starting at and finishing at Bramley Village Hall, Bramley, GU5 0AX Who can take part? The event is open to all, dogs welcome too! We do advise that you train for this event. Other info: It is FREE to enter, all we ask is for you to try to raise £125 worth of sponsorship. You are looked after all the way round, with water stops and check points, and a filling lunch to help you complete the second half of your walk. Transport is also provided for the 13 mile walkers to be returned to their cars

Stones In His Pockets | 1 - 11 Oct 2014 at Upstairs At The Gatehouse, Archway - When Hollywood descends on a small, rural town in County Kerry, Ireland, the chance to work as a movie extra is an exciting prospect for the locals. However, as filming progresses, they start to feel exploited, and the glamour soon wears off. The action takes place on a Hollywood film set, where Charlie Conlan and Jake Quinn are extras. Charlie, a dreamer, hankers after a career in the movies

Midlands

Millets Farm Dog Show | 27 Sep 2014 at Millets Farm Centre, Oxford - With fun and competitive categories including the 'egg & spoon race', our 2nd Millets dog show is sure to be fun for all the family. There are numerous classes to enter with your family pooch, a small selection of stands to browse as well as all the other activities such as the Farm Shop and Garden Centre available at Millets. This is a charity event.

Toy Collectors Fair | 28 Sep 2014 at The NEC, Birmingham - Britains BIGGEST Toy Collectors Fair.Thousands of collectables for sale from the UKs leading specialist dealers. You can find everything from 1930s Dinky Toys to the very latest Doctor Who action figure with anything and everything inbetween!Prices start from just 1 and can run up to several hundreds for the very rarest items.Whether you collect teddy bears, model railways, Lego, Star Wars or Scalextric, you are sure to find plenty of interest at the NEC Toy Fair

Breaking Talent | 3 Oct 2014 at Birmingham Glee Club, Birmingham - Birmingham Comedy Festival & The Glee Club present Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2014 Sponsored by Fosters A handpicked selection of emerging acts from across the West Midlands compete for the prestigious new title. Each has been especially chosen by the city's best comedians and clubs, selected for their crack gag writing skills, observational chops, deft delivery, and their potential to break out. Your chance to catch the next generation of local comedy heroes as they start their careers. The show will be compered by James Cook

Three Minute Heroes | 4 - 25 Oct 2014 at Belgrade Theatre, Coventry - The Belgrade's hit 2 Tone musical is back! Inspired by the music of The Selecter, The Specials and the 2 Tone scene, Three Minute Heroes is an affectionate tribute that was enormously successful when first produced by the Belgrade back in 2000. It now returns to the theatre, this time on the B2 stage, in a brand new production. Welcome to Coventry " centre of the musical universe " at a time when the city's bands ruled the airwaves. The music had to be ska and the legendary 2 Tone label was the hub of it all

Bill Laurance Project | 6 Oct 2014 at Glee Club Birmingham, Birmingham - Band on the Wall, in association with Root Music presents Bill Laurance this Autumn. Original member of the internationally acclaimed Snarky Puppy, Grammy Award winning pianist Bill Laurance released his debut album/DVD Flint in May to rave reviews. The live show features Snarky Puppy's own Michael League (Bass) and Robert 'Sput' Searight (Drums) plus a string quartet. This long awaited awaited project brings together classical and jazz in a brilliantly original and exciting new context

East

FlipSide Festival | 3 - 5 Oct 2014 at Snape Maltings, Snape - Now in its second year, The FlipSide Festival showcases the very best of Brazilian music, literature and art, together with outstanding UK artistes who have a passion for Brazil. Last year saw literary giants such as Ian McEwan and Will Self in conversation with their Brazilian counterparts Milton Hatoum and Bernardo Carvalho as well as a breathtaking music performance from Adriana Calcanhotto.

Dawn French | Today at Ipswich Regent Theatre, Ipswich - Let's face it, we don't really need to introduce Dawn French to you. If we do, then you don't own a TV, do you? Star of hit TV sitcom The Vicar of Dibley, one half of French and Saunders, and a star in so many theatre shows, the Great British Bafta-winning actress and comedian has announced her first ever solo comedy tour, based on her life and career in the comedy industry, called 30 Million Minutes. Dawn takes her audiences through the various lessons that life has taught her, this comedy legend has a sharp eye for comic detail and a wicked ear for the absurdities of life.

The Horrors | Today at Waterfront, Norwich - As English rock bands go the Horrors are a very special breed of animal, hailing from a time and place when music was more an art form than a way to 'hit it big.' They stay true to this mantra both in terms of their music and their stage performances which tend to be a bit avant garde. Debuting in 2005 with the record Origins the band drew a lot of their inspiration from earlier groups such as Bauhaus, and while they have their own sound the influence can certainly be heard. Taking the time to appreciate a band such as this is not difficult at all, and the rewards for the avid listener are numerous and unique

Sophie Ellis Bextor | 25 Sep 2014 at Waterfront, Norwich - Sophie's new material sees the 34 year old star blossoming into an accomplished singer"songwriter with a powerfully understated style showcasing a newfound lyrical and musical maturity. Her fifth and latest studio album Wanderlust' was co-written and produced by Ed Harcourt. Forthcoming single Young Blood' is a testament to true love, accompanied by plaintive piano and soaring string arrangement. Wanderlust is due to be released on 20th January 2014

Sophie EllisBextor | 25 Sep 2014 at Norwich UEA Waterfront, Norwich - Sophie EllisBextor at Norwich UEA Waterfront in Norwich on Thursday, 25 September 2014. We don't want you to have to trawl the web searching for the cheapest Sophie EllisBextor tickets, so we've done the legwork for you. Compare Ticketmaster, Viagogo, GetMeIn, Seatwave and Stubhub ticket prices and relax, knowing that you won't be ripped off or scammed by unscrupulous ticket touts.

North West

Michael Portillo | 28 Sep 2014 at Lowther Pavilion Theatre, Lytham St Annes - Michael Portillo Life: a game of two halves It took Michael Portillo little more than 10 Michael Portillo Life: a game of two halves It took Michael Portillo little more than 10 years to get a seat in the Commons and then rise in power and esteem to a point where he was a favoured leader of his party and possible future PM. A track record like that suggests to many a privileged friend of the rich and famous with little or no understanding of or care for the ordinary citizen. But since leaving the house almost a decade ago Michael has endeared himself to many with his obvious respect for solid workmanship like our great Victorian Railways and his obvious care for the underprivileged (Michael becomes a Single Mum 2003)and the troubled (Death of a school friend 2002) . Listen to his extraordinary story and then feel free to question him about it

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Jaws | Today at Manchester The Deaf Institute, Manchester - Jaws at Manchester The Deaf Institute in Manchester on Monday, 22 September 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.

Anathema | Tomorrow at Manchester Academy 3, Manchester - Anathema at Manchester Academy 3 in Manchester on Tuesday, 23 September 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 Anathema - 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!

Darlia | Tomorrow at Liverpool East Village Arts Club, Liverpool - Darlia at Liverpool East Village Arts Club in Liverpool on Tuesday, 23 September 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.

Sea Breeze 2014 | 23 - 27 Sep 2014 at Morecambe Winter Gardens Theatre, Morecambe - A Seaside Spectacle This is not a theatre anymore. This will always be a theatre. Back by popular demand following last summer's sell-out shows, Sea Breeze is a poetic and spectacular site-specific performance inspired by and presented in Morecambe's iconic Winter Gardens theatre. Sea Breeze draws on extensive research in the building, and the gathered stories and recollections of those who once worked there, from the ticket and ice-cream sellers to the one who locked the doors after the very last show in the seventies, after which the theatre became dark Featuring specially composed and arranged music, a choir of local singers, and stunningly beautiful architectural projection, Sea Breeze breathes life into the forgotten corners of the building, stirring up dust and dreams, exploring memory, decay, and what it means to survive

North East

Jason Manford | Tomorrow at York Barbican Centre, York - Manchester lad Jason Manford is a successful stand up comedian, actor and TV presenter. You may have recently seen him on 'The One Show', '8 Out of Ten Cats' and 'Tonightly'. You may have heard him on the 'Churchill Insurance' ads and the Paramount Comedy channel. In 2010 he fronts the new comedy show 'Comedy Rocks' and continues to appear as one half of the home team (with Peter Andre) on 'Odd One In'

Michael Nesmith | Tomorrow at Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre, Newcastle Upon Tyne - - watch Michael Nesmith live at Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear on the Tuesday, 23 September 2014. Compare ticket prices and save on the best seats in the house!

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DragonForce | 24 Sep 2014 at The Empire, Middlesbrough - Dragons might be extinct but DragonForce has refused to go the same way. As other members leave for other endeavours, others have remained to keep the backbone of the group strong. Formed in 1999, DragonForce has maintained their long and fast guitar solos in their music which is characterized by fantasy lyrics. Of all the power metal bands in the UK, DragonForce has held on to their resolve to impress crowds both at home and inland Europe, North and Latin America

The Horrors | 25 Sep 2014 at Riverside, Newcastle Upon Tyne - As English rock bands go the Horrors are a very special breed of animal, hailing from a time and place when music was more an art form than a way to 'hit it big.' They stay true to this mantra both in terms of their music and their stage performances which tend to be a bit avant garde. Debuting in 2005 with the record Origins the band drew a lot of their inspiration from earlier groups such as Bauhaus, and while they have their own sound the influence can certainly be heard. Taking the time to appreciate a band such as this is not difficult at all, and the rewards for the avid listener are numerous and unique

The Vamps | 25 Sep 2014 at Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne - The Vamps are without a doubt the new band on everyone's lips. They have been causing a stir everywhere they go, with legions of fans following and pandemonium at every turn. Now they announce their first headline tour that will include 14 dates across 11 cities. Tickets go on sale on Saturday 26th April at 10am at www

Scotland

Ryder Cup Gala Concert | 24 Sep 2014 at The SSE Hydro, Glasgow - Glasgow holds its UNESCO City of Music crown up in pride this month as the spectacular opening Ryder Cup Gala Concert is launched on the 24th September at the city's SSE Hydro, uniting golf, music and arts in a curtain-raiser for one of the biggest sporting events in the world (www.rydercupgalaconcert.com) Developed by Take That's Artistic Director, the Gala Concert will see music legends Midge Ure, Texas and Nile Rogers perform their iconic hits in special one-off collaborations with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, while Jake Bugg, Amy MacDonald, Nina Nesbit, Twin Atlantic, Danny Wilson and Eddi Reader will take to the stage alongside the country's leading arts agencies (Scottish National Ballet, Scottish Opera and National Theatre of Scotland) to celebrate the Cup's return to Scotland for the first time in 40 years. The evening will culminate in the presentation of the 2014 Ryder Cup Teams, with the USA and European players coming face to face for the first time ahead of the epic golf showdown at Gleneagles " full details attached

Angus and Julia Stone | Tomorrow at Perth Concert Hall, Perth - Angus and Julia Stone at Perth Concert Hall in Perth on Tuesday, 23 September 2014. What's the best thing about going to watch Angus and Julia Stone 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

Ryder Cup | Tomorrow at Gleneagles Hotel, Stirling - Ryder Cup at Gleneagles Hotel in Stirling on Tuesday, 23 September 2014. We love live events, and we know you love them too. That's why we've created a ticket price comparison service that compares tickets from reputable companies including Ticketmaster, GetMeIn, Viagogo, Seatwave and Stubhub, that does some magic in the database and pulls it all out nicely so you can see who's offering the cheapest ticket prices. So, now there's no more scouring the web for the best deal - the hard work is done for you

Darlia | 24 Sep 2014 at King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow - Darlia at King Tuts Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow on Wednesday, 24 September 2014. It's bloomin' hard work tracking down the best seats at the best prices, so why don't you let us do it. Our clever system imports all the tickets for Darlia, matches them together using a complicated system that hardly anyone knows how to understand, then lists them so you can compare all the ticket prices together. You'd be daft to look elsewhere because we've done all the work for you! Now go and enjoy the performance

Michael Nesmith | 24 Sep 2014 at Queen's Hall, Edinburgh - Michael Nesmith at Queen's Hall live on Wednesday, 24 September 2014 in Edinburgh, Midlothian. A popular live music event taking place on the Wednesday, 24 September 2014 that will see tickets sell out quickly. Buy tickets for Michael Nesmith at Queen's Hall by comparing ticket prices from top UK ticket companies.

Wales

Porlock Arts Festival | 25 - 28 Sep 2014 at Porlock Village Hall, Porlock - The Festival is a celebration of poetry, prose, drama, art, music, friendship and good conversation and on this, the twelfth year in our history, we really do have something for everyone. From rock biographer Philip Norman to novelist Michael Ridpath, and winners of Best Duo at the BBC Folk Awards Philip Henry and Hannah Martin to retired vet, the entertaining author Malcolm Welshman. This year we also feature Chris Chapman and his new film - How Many People See the Stars as I Do? The Exmoor Story of Hope Bourne. We welcome winner of the Trailblazer Award at the British Storytelling Excellence Awards and, after catching the dancing bug at the ceilidh, we relax with the calming vibration of Midnight Skies - Exmoor in Verse

Lewis Watson | Tomorrow at Glee Club Cardiff, Cardiff - Lewis Watson at Glee Club Cardiff live on Tuesday, 23 September 2014 in Cardiff, Glamorgan. A popular live music event taking place on the Tuesday, 23 September 2014 that will see tickets sell out quickly. Buy tickets for Lewis Watson at Glee Club Cardiff by comparing ticket prices from top UK ticket companies.

Peter Hook & The Light | 24 Sep 2014 at Glee Club Cardiff, Cardiff - Peter Hook & The Light announce Cardiff show for debut concerts of New Order's Low Life and Brotherhood plus an opening set of Joy Division material. The concert features all material 1983 - 1987 from Confusion to True Faith, the band's most prolific period. 'This is New Order reinvigorated, reenergized' - Louder Than War

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Evile | 25 Sep 2014 at Cardiff University Students Union, Cardiff - Evile is a thrash metal band founded by school friends Ben Carter and Matt Drake, playing drums and rhythm guitar respectively. They were later joined by Matt's brother Ol Drake on the lead guitar, and by Mike Alexander on bass. Their musical influences include Metallica, Megadeth, and Pantera. The band's debut album Enter the Grave received critical acclaim, with Kerrang! magazine hailing them as the band who is carrying the genre's revival on their shoulders

Funeral for a Friend | 25 Sep 2014 at Hobos Live Music, Bridgend - - watch Funeral for a Friend live at Hobos Live Music in Bridgend, Glamorgan on the Thursday, 25 September 2014. Compare ticket prices and save on the best seats in the house!



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