Weekly roundup of the best events NEWS
A weekly roundup of the best events taking place across the length and breadth of Britain.
London
London Sangerstevne 2015 | 16 May 2015 at St Matthew's Church, Ealing - Now in its eleventh year running, the London Sangerstevne festival is reputed for its entertaining and convivial atmosphere, and each year attracts hundreds of singers from all over the world. Participating choirs are invited to present a programme of their choice in one of four public concerts at the Saturday Main Festival in Ealing, London W5 on 16th May 2015, with the option to sing in additional concerts organised in London on Friday 15th and Sunday 17th May. Places for this popular event are limited and already going fast, so early booking is strongly advised. To find out more and to register your choir, please visit our website
The MoonWalk London 2015 | 16 - 17 May 2015 at Clapham Common, Clapham - Lights, Camera, Action! Entries for The MoonWalk London, one of London's most loved nights of the year, are now open! Organised by grant-making breast cancer charity Walk the Walk, The MoonWalk starts in Clapham Common at Midnight on Saturday 16th May 2015. This unique and wonderful night brings together women and men wearing decorated bras from across the globe, uniting to Power Walk a Full Moon (26.2 miles) or Half Moon (13.1 miles) around the capital city, raising money and awareness for breast cancer
Amazing Mr Noah | 23 May 2015 at Lauderdale House, Archway - For Ages 3 to 9 Professor Popup is on holiday and it's raining cats and dogs! Trapped indoors, the Professor begins to tell the story of Noah and how he saved the animals from the flood. Then, with the help of suggestions from the children, he uses things left behind from other holidays to rebuild the ark and tell a most amazing story. Designed as an introduction to theatre for the very young, this is story telling with puppets, toys and every day things " full of colour and imagination! So, come and join the Amazing Mr. Noah on his very watery adventure, (no umbrellas necessary)
Castle Siege | 23 - 25 May 2015 at Arundel Castle, Arundel - It is 1475 and Edward IV is King of England. Once again tensions have arisen between England and France. Seeing an opportunity a French force has crossed the channel, seized the Kings Ordinance (artillery) and surrounded the castle at Arundel. The French intend to hold the Earl of Arundel's fortress, allowing a stronger invasion force to cross from France and sail up the River Arun, into the heart of Sussex
Carrie | Today at Southwark Playhouse, Tower Hill - Carrie at Southwark Playhouse in London on Monday, 11 May 2015. 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.
South
London Sangerstevne 2015 | 16 May 2015 at St Matthew's Church, Ealing - Now in its eleventh year running, the London Sangerstevne festival is reputed for its entertaining and convivial atmosphere, and each year attracts hundreds of singers from all over the world. Participating choirs are invited to present a programme of their choice in one of four public concerts at the Saturday Main Festival in Ealing, London W5 on 16th May 2015, with the option to sing in additional concerts organised in London on Friday 15th and Sunday 17th May. Places for this popular event are limited and already going fast, so early booking is strongly advised. To find out more and to register your choir, please visit our website
The MoonWalk London 2015 | 16 - 17 May 2015 at Clapham Common, Clapham - Lights, Camera, Action! Entries for The MoonWalk London, one of London's most loved nights of the year, are now open! Organised by grant-making breast cancer charity Walk the Walk, The MoonWalk starts in Clapham Common at Midnight on Saturday 16th May 2015. This unique and wonderful night brings together women and men wearing decorated bras from across the globe, uniting to Power Walk a Full Moon (26.2 miles) or Half Moon (13.1 miles) around the capital city, raising money and awareness for breast cancer
Amazing Mr Noah | 23 May 2015 at Lauderdale House, Archway - For Ages 3 to 9 Professor Popup is on holiday and it's raining cats and dogs! Trapped indoors, the Professor begins to tell the story of Noah and how he saved the animals from the flood. Then, with the help of suggestions from the children, he uses things left behind from other holidays to rebuild the ark and tell a most amazing story. Designed as an introduction to theatre for the very young, this is story telling with puppets, toys and every day things " full of colour and imagination! So, come and join the Amazing Mr. Noah on his very watery adventure, (no umbrellas necessary)
Castle Siege | 23 - 25 May 2015 at Arundel Castle, Arundel - It is 1475 and Edward IV is King of England. Once again tensions have arisen between England and France. Seeing an opportunity a French force has crossed the channel, seized the Kings Ordinance (artillery) and surrounded the castle at Arundel. The French intend to hold the Earl of Arundel's fortress, allowing a stronger invasion force to cross from France and sail up the River Arun, into the heart of Sussex
Carrie | Today at Southwark Playhouse, Tower Hill - Carrie at Southwark Playhouse in London on Monday, 11 May 2015. 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.
Midlands
Moira Canal Festival | 16 - 17 May 2015 at Moira Furnace, Moira - The Canal Festival is being held over the weekend of the 16,17 May on the restored length of the Ashby Canal at Moira, North West Leicestershire. There will be a wide range of attractions for all the family. We plan to have the Vikings of Middle England who will re-enact their battles, demonstrate their weaponry and and show their way of life in the living history camp. Other attractions include animal displays, a variety of boats, a swing band, Live steam, craft and trade stalls, Morris and folk dancing, craft and trade stalls, bar and refreshments, and craft activities and entertainment for the children " all at the Heart of the National Forest
Children's Hospice Week | 11 - 17 May 2015 at Snakes and Ladders, Abingdon - Childrens Hospice Week Snakes and Ladders childrens indoor and outdoor adventure playground will be supporting Childrens Hospice Week 2015 with a week of fundraising for local charity Helen & Douglas House. Those coming to play can make donations to this worthy cause and Snakes and Ladders will also match the amount raised. A great excuse to come and play. Snakes and Ladders, Audlett Drive, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3NJ
Boyz II Men | Tomorrow at O2 Academy Birmingham, Birmingham - All-time favorite R & B and a cappella group Boyz II Men has been around since the 1990s. With over 60 million recordings, ballad lovers from every corner of the globe have definitely become familiar with them, especially with their soulful and harmonic voice that captured the hearts of every fan out there. What started as a high school band named Unique Attraction in 1998 later became better known as Boyz II Men and their songs remained popular all throughout the years. Such unique talent will never be forgotten in the music industry
Inme | Tomorrow at Rock City Nottingham, Nottingham - Inme at Rock City Nottingham in Nottingham on Tuesday, 12 May 2015. 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
East
Children's Hospice Week | 11 - 17 May 2015 at Snakes and Ladders Ipswich, Ipswich - Monday 11th to Sunday 17th May Childrens Hospice Week Snakes and Ladders childrens indoor adventure playground & science centre will be supporting Childrens Hospice Week 2015 with a week of fundraising for local charity EACH. Those coming to play can make donations to this worthy cause and Snakes and Ladders will also match the amount raised. A great excuse to come and play. Snakes and Ladders Indoor Adventure Playground & Science Discovery Centre, Cavendish Street, Ipswich, IP3 8AX
PARK RADIO QUIZ NIGHT | 13 May 2015 at The Cue Club, Diss - On Wednesday 13 May 2015 Park Radio are hosting a quiz night at the Cue Club, Diss. £2 per person, teams of four people. For further information please contact the venue on 01379 651298 or e-mail chris.moyse@googlemail
Django Django | 18 May 2015 at Waterfront, Norwich - Named after jazz legend Django Reinhart, you will have a harder time putting Django Django into any type of music category. A psychedelic British quartet formed in 2009 consisting of David Maclean, Vincent Neff, Jimmy Dixon and Tommy Grace, Django Django is like everything you've heard before and like nothing you've ever heard before. They've been described as electro, indie, experimental, synth-pop, independent and art-rock, which is fitting considering the quartet met in art school. Citing influences as wide ranging as their sound, Maclean listened to everything from Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd to such indie greats as Black Lace and Humble Bums
LeeStock 2015 | 23 - 24 May 2015 at Melford Hall Parks, Long Melford Sudbury - LeeStock is a Music Festival held in the grounds of one of The National Trust's stately homes, Melford Hall. Held over 23rd and 24th May in the lovely Suffolk countryside, the event this year sees Scouting for Girls headline. This is the 8th year of fundraising music festival held in memory of Lee Dunford who sadly passed away in 2006. All profits raised are donated to The Willow Foundation
The Cribs | 23 May 2015 at The Waterfront, Norwich - British indie hard rock trio "The Cribs" will be performing six dates across the country this spring, in support of their fifth studio album. The band are currently hard at work mastering their fifth, but as of yet untitled, follow-up to the 2009 release "Ignore the Ignorant". The album is the first to be released by "The Cribs", since the departure of Johnny Marr, the legendary guitarist of "The Smiths". Marr joined the band as an official member in 2008 and remained so up until 2011, when his departure was announced by the band on their official website
North West
Sound of Simon | 16 May 2015 at The Citadel, St Helens - The Sounds of Simon is a tribute to the wonderful music of Simon and Garfunkel. All The Hits 1957-1987 is the brand new show that does exactly was it says on the tin. From Hey Schoolgirl, released in 1957 when they were known as Tom & Jerry, all the way through to the hits from the Gracelands album, they are all here: The Sounds of Silence, Homeward Bound, Scarborough Fair and into Paul Simon's amazing solo career with songs like Late in the Evening, Fifty Ways to Leave your Lover. Lose yourself to nostalgia as the full band play all the hits that have established Paul Simon as one of the most successful songwriters of all time
Peatbog Faeries | 22 May 2015 at The Citadel, St Helens - All the way from the Isle of Skye, the Peatbog Faeries have taken celtic dance music into the 21st century. This legendary band incorporates many influences which take them from traditional jigs and reels through to jazz, hip hop, reggae and more. Their inventive and unique approach brings to its audience a true flavour of traditional Scottish music whilst offering a high octane experience. Be prepared to dance! "Imagine The Orb meeting a ceilidh band in the mind of Irvine Welsh
Jon Ronson | 23 May 2015 at The Citadel, St Helens - Have you ever made a joke on Twitter that accidently came out wrong and as a consequence you have been torn apart by a crazy mob? Have you ever been part of a crazy mob tearing someone apart for telling a joke on Twitter that came out wrong? Have you ever committed a workplace transgression and now you've got the terrible feeling that someone is onto you? Jon Ronson has. Actually Jon Ronson hasn't. Just kidding. Jon Ronson hasn't done anything wrong
Roisin Murphy | Tomorrow at Manchester Gorilla, Manchester - Roisin Murphy at Manchester Gorilla in Manchester on Tuesday, 12 May 2015. We don't want you to have to trawl the web searching for the cheapest Roisin Murphy 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.
Twenty One Pilots | Tomorrow at The Deaf Institute, Manchester - Twenty One Pilots at The Deaf Institute in Manchester on Tuesday, 12 May 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 Twenty One Pilots live in the knowledge that you've got them at the best available price.
North East
Slaves | Today at The Cluny, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Slaves at The Cluny in Newcastle upon Tyne on Monday, 11 May 2015. 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 Slaves - 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!
The Producers | Today at Sunderland Empire, Sunderland - The Producers at Sunderland Empire in Sunderland on Monday, 11 May 2015. 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 The Producers, 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
Eddi Reader | 13 May 2015 at Playhouse, Whitley Bay - Eddi Reader was brought into the limelight with Fairground Attraction and their single Perfect' and parent album First of a Million Kisses which both topped the British charts. However, it has been her subsequent solo albums which signalled her increasing ability to assimilate different musical styles and make them all very much her own. From the traditional to the contemporary, Eddi brings to joyous life all forms of song and what sets Reader apart is the depth and quality of the emotional performance; her ability not only to move the listener but to connect her experience to that of her audience. Her rare blend of meltingly true vocals and towering romanticism combine with an astute and pragmatic nature to make her a unique and powerful figure in contemporary British music
Lulu | 14 May 2015 at York Barbican Centre, York - Lulu at York Barbican Centre in York on Thursday, 14 May 2015. 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.
Don McLean | 15 May 2015 at York Barbican Centre, York - Donald McLean famously known as don Mclean the famous American song writer and singer from New Rochelle New york , famous for his album "American pie" containing hit songs like "American pie" and "Vincent" performed recorded early 1970's McLean's music career started while he was young .He recorded his first album "Tapestry" in 1969 in Berkeley, California after being turned down by 34 labels, the album was launched by MediaArts and received plenty of reviews though it was uncommon outside the folk community, His second album "American pie" which was a major break to McLean, was recorded by United Artist Records after taking over Media Arts, the album saw him spawn two major hits songs "American pie" and "Vincent" that rocked the charts bringing him into the international limelight which piqued his debut album and rose through the charts after two years. Mclean has produced a total of 25 albums of which, on several occasions has topped the UK, US, Canadian charts. He held several concerts globally
Scotland
Russell Watson | Today at Queen's Hall, Edinburgh - Russell Watson is a much loved English tenor, termed by many the 'people's tenor'. He began his career singing in working men's clubs then had a breakthrough in 1999 when he was asked to sing the English National Anthem at Wembley for the Rugby Challenge Cup final. His debut album was 'The Voice' in 2001 and he went on to release four more before being diagnosed with Brain Cancer. Since having life saving surgery in 2007 he has released 3 further albums, the latest is 'La Voce' in 2010
Striking Matches | Today at Oran Mor, Glasgow - Striking Matches at Oran Mor in Glasgow on Monday, 11 May 2015. 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
Twenty One Pilots | Today at O2 ABC Glasgow, Glasgow - Twenty One Pilots at O2 ABC Glasgow in Glasgow on Monday, 11 May 2015. 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 Twenty One Pilots - 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!
Hot Chip | Tomorrow at Art School Glasgow, Glasgow - Following the release of new album In Our Heads, Hot Chip announce a headline UK tour for October with special guests Disclosure.
Lulu | Tomorrow at Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow - Lulu at Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow on Tuesday, 12 May 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 Lulu live in the knowledge that you've got them at the best available price.
Wales
HowTheLightGetsIn 2015 | 21 - 31 May 2015 at Globe at Hay, Hay on Wye - HowTheLightGetsIn, the world's largest philosophy and music festival, is back for 2015 with more stages, performers and debates than ever before. Beat the crowds and get cheaper tickets ahead of the release of our full programme in late March, which will feature new stages and surprises, as well as the many thought-provoking debates and legendary parties you've come to expect. With 300 events and more performers than ever before, the music line-up at HowTheLightGetsIn 2015 is set to be our biggest and best yet. Secure your place on the dancefloor with one of our Festival Passes, which are still available at a discount Early Bird price
Bryan Ferry | Today at St David's Hall, Cardiff - Lead vocalist and charismatic front man of Roxy Music, where he originally performed alongside fellow greats like Brian Eno, and outstanding solo star Bryan Ferry is a living legend. With a smooth timeless style inspired by his age's top fashion designers and a hypnotic voice (especially when delivered over synth-pop) that plays his listeners emotions like a violin, Bryan's dramatic delivery has won fans to his cause since the beginning. Fair to say despite his overwhelming solo success his 15 years away from Roxy Music never quite felt right. In 2001 he returned to Roxy while still continuing his fabulous solo work
S Club 7 | Tomorrow at Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, Cardiff - S Club 7 at Motorpoint Arena Cardiff in Cardiff on Tuesday, 12 May 2015. 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
Doc Brown | 13 May 2015 at Cardiff Glee Club, Cardiff - Doc Brown is back. Fresh from his sell-out UK stand-up tour Of Mic And Men, a starring role in the hit show Law and Order, singing with Ricky Gervais on the YouTube viral Equality Street and TV appearances on Derek, Rev, The Inbetweeners and Russell Howards Good News. Doc is a must see act.
Stewart Francis | 13 May 2015 at Playhouse Theatre, Weston Super Mare - The star of 'Mock The Week', 'Michael McIntyre's Roadshow' and 'Live At The Apollo', embarks on a brand new tour with a fantastic and hilarious new show! "A brilliant comic brain... this stand-up cracks some of the best one liners I've ever heard" Guardian "Perfectly crafted gags" Sunday Times