What's on in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Gary Numan

Gary Numan was a pioneer in the early electronic scene, confounding the contemporary music press with his androgynous stage presence and signature technique of feeding synthesizer hooks through guitar effect pedals. His most famous single, "Cars", spent one week at number one in the UK, while "Down in the Park", while not a commercial success, remains a fan favourite and spawned more covers than any of his other efforts. Though Numan was quickly eclipsed by more ambitious acts such as Adam Ant and Depeche Mode, he remained an important influence for plenty of modern musicians. Numan took hi…

British Pink Floyd

The UK-based Pink Floyd tribute band, British Pink Floyd, was formed by Chas Cole and Damian Darlington in 2010. Cole is CMP Entertainment’s Managing Director and Darlington is the Musical Director of British Pink Floyd. After The Australian Pink Floyd Show (TAPFS) split up in 2010, Darlington went his separate way from the other three managers and formed his own band. The name British Pink Floyd was eventually change to just Brit Floyd. Brit Floyd has toured the UK as well as several other countries in Europe. The band puts on an amazing stage production, complete with projections, inflata…

The most miserable man from Wales, Rhod Gilbert takes his hilarious performances to sell-out shows across the UK. Voted one of the Top 50 Comedians, Rhod makes regular appearances on top shows such as Mock The Week. A top-class comedian: buy your tickets early to avoid disappointment.…

Hot Chip

The band Hot Chip consist of Alexis Taylor, Joe Goddard, Owen Clarke, Felix Martin and Al Doyle. They have been producing their own style of electro pop/alternative rock since 2000 and have so far released four albums. They were Mercury Prize nominees in 2006. Many members of the band are famed also for their DJ talents and have produced mix CDs. Their new album is due to be released in 2011 and their new single is 'Ends of the Earth.…

English author, presenter and stand-up comedian Dave Gorman takes his stories of extreme adventures and experiences to theatres across the length of the country. Born in Staffordshire, Dave first performed live at the 1998 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and soon went on to write and star in hit TV shows including The Mrs Merton Show, Reasons to be Chearful, and Dave Gorman's Better World. Among his listed ambitions are to appear as captain on the quiz show Call My Bluff!…

Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican is a successful English stand-up comedienne from South Shields. Her profile on the comedy scene first increased after winning the 'if.comedy award' in 2008 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. She is now a regular and popular addition to many a TV show such as 'Have I Got News For You', '8 Out of Ten Cats', 'Mock the Week' etc and has recently been a celebrity guest panellist on 'Loose Women'. She releases her 'Live' DVD in 2011 and has completed three live tours, the latest of which was her 'Chatterbox' tour in 2010.…

Direct from London's West End, tantalising yet tasteful, camp and colourful. Elegant showgirls combine Parisian charm with Las Vegas glamour. Marrying live vocal talent with the art of burlesque - comedy, magic and vocal harmony combine with couture costumes, breathtaking choreography, a fabulous score and even virtuoso classical piano performances. As featured in the national press, Chrys Columbine addresses the piano glowing with Victorian decadence. Following a rousing rendition of Chopin's Nocturne in C-Sharp Minor she takes a bow wearing considerably less than that with which she be…

Azealia Banks

Music critics and journalists across the country have been furiously typing one name over the last few months to have their say over 2012's next big thing - Azealia Banks. This twenty-year-old Harlem rapper has received great coverage after being placed third in the BBC's Sound Of 2012 poll for her lyrics and style and has been hyped as much as Lana Del Ray, making their proposed collaboration especially exciting. This excitement and expectation is probably no better expressed than with her UK tour this autumn. This is the first headline tour of the country that Azealia Banks will be embar…

Deacon Blue

Deacon Blue is a Scottish band formed in 1985 in Glasgow. The band’s name was taken from Steely Dan’s song Deacon Blues. They released their debut album Raintown in 1987 which was widely praised as the bands finest work. The album referred to the struggles of everyday life in the inner city. The city that the album refers to is Glasgow. The album was reissued in 2006 as part of Columbia’s Legacy Edition series. The band split in 1994 and reformed in 1999. Deacon Blue are still performing and have played at the Echo Arena in Liverpool in July 2011. Their official website have recently released …

Joan Armatrading

Described as Britains First Lady of Song, Joan Armatrading has been nominated for a Grammy Award on no less than three occasions. Possessing an extremely unique voice and strong rhythmical acoustic guitar, she is touring again in concerts that will delight audiences with her hits such as Love and Affection, Drop the Pilot and Lovers Speak.…