What's on atCitadel Arts Centre

25 Apr 2014

The Real People or The Realies as they are known to their fans formed in 1987 and over the following four years were as pivotal as The Las and The Stone Roses in reinventing rock & roll after the synth‐led new wave…

26 Apr 2014

Wishbone Ash was formed by West Country musicians Martin Turner and Steve Upton who arrived in London in 1969 to embark on their musical journey. Intent on creating a musical sound that was rich in texture and melody Martin Turner envisaged the…

2 May 2014

The meteoric rise to prominence of British blues breakers King King has seen the racking up a host of accolades culminating in this years Best Band and Best Album at the British Blues Awards.Since they began touring three years ago King Kings…

3 May 2014

Born in Jamaica Ruby moved to England when she was nine and her major break came when she was taken under the wings of British blues legend the late Alexis Korner.Her first album Women Hold Up Half The Sky was released to…

10 May 2014

Hailed as the originators of British folk‐rock music Fairport Convention remains one of the most entertaining bands on todays concert circuit. Their sell‐out gigs always attract critical acclaim and delight audiences. Fairport has a vast repertoire to draw on and this concert…

23 May 2014

This great line‐up of the Kast off Kinks features long term members of the legendary band The Kinks. Along with Mick Avory the original drummer Jim Rodford on bassvocals 70s 80s & 90s also of The Zombies & Argent and Ian Gibbons…

24 May 2014

Electro 80s the UKs Premier 1980s Electronica Tribute Band make their second Citadel appearance this year as part of a brand new alternative club night. Synthesizers a stunning light show and robotics all bring to life an amazing live set featuring classics…

31 May 2014

The Doors Alive are a British tribute band widely regarded as the closest and most enthralling representation of the legendary 1960s rock gods The Doors in the world today. The band re‐create the sound look presence and magic of a real 1960s…

6 Jun 2014

Hotel California is arguably one of THE most iconic albums ever released and probably the album the Eagles are most proud of. The title track is one of the best‐known songs of the album‐oriented rock era. Its doubtful that many music fans…

7 Jun 2014

Stillia are self taught musicians who created a Rock n Roll band that have been influenced by great artists such as; The Beatles The Who Rolling Stones Stone Roses The Smiths Oasis and many more. They formed in2011 as an acoustic trio…

1 Jul 2014

A variety performance by The Citadels community groups reliving the venues heritage of music hall performances.…

19 Jul 2014

Guitarist Larry Miller is now more popular than ever and is undeniably one of the must see bluesrock acts. He is famous for his mesmerising guitar playing and high octane shows in the UK and around Europe bringing his unique showmanship and…

26 Jul 2014

Formed from the desire to return to the classic sounds of their youth Ska Face contain ten individual members with a combined age of over 450 years between them. Old enough to know better but young and foolish enough to attempt to…

5 Sep 2014

Europes leading Blues & Rock publication Classic Rock Blues recently called Danny a National Blues Treasure a title that he has worked tirelessly and passionately to earn. Riding high on the European blues scene for over a decade yet still only 32…

19 Sep 2014

One of the original Oasis Tribute Bands along with Scottish outfit No Way Sis Warrington‐based TOAST formed in 1994 and quickly rose to prominence by playing a host of sell‐out shows throughout Northern England receiving rave reviews from die‐hard Oasis fans and…