Southend Scene Spring Festival Live Music & Concerts

The rich musical history of South East Essex will be celebrated with original artists

The coming Bank Holiday Weekend brings the first Southend Scene Spring Festival at Chinnery’s, Marine Parade, Southend on Sea
Over Sunday and Monday, the rich musical history of South East Essex will be celebrated with original artists from the area performing at the iconic music venue from mid-afternoon through to the evening
Advance tickets are £10 / day and all profits will be donated to Cancer research
Doors open at 3pm, with the music ending at 10pm on Sunday and 9pm Monday

The Southend Scene Spring Festival is aligned with the new 60 Years of the Southend Scene album released by Conquest Music
Sunday features more contemporary performers from the areaThe festival kicks off with breezy, all girl outfit, The OndinesTheir sassy charm, sharp lyrics and sumptuous vocal harmonies deliver a performance not to be missed
Fresh from his tour with Fairground Attraction’s Eddi Reader, the hard-working M G Boulter finds room in his busy schedule to squeeze in an afternoon show for usHis gentle and intense song craft is as stunning live as it is on record
Albeit not from the area, we couldn’t pass up on adding the renowned talent of Willie Dowling to the proceedingsHe was granted a temporary Southend passport after producing a number of new tracks for The Ondines, as well as mastering the 60 Years of the Southend Scene albumA successful composer of music for film and TV, Willie may be known for being a founder of 90’s Brit Rock outfit, HoneycrackMore recently, from the Dowling Poole, and touring with the Quireboys, Willie Dowling’s new album, The Simpleton could be described as Billy Joel meets Sparks
Next are the Tuppenny Bunters, with their ‘trashy Rhodes and trashier drums’Dave and Fi Dulake have long been key figures in the Southend music scene, not least during their tenure as landlords of the sorely missed Railway pubSoulful, sassy, smart and sharp dressed, they will be playing tracks from the latest album, The Tuppenny Hangover
Closing out the Sunday is David WoodcockAnother in the strong Southend tradition of producing excellent singer songwriters, David released his self-titled debut album in 2014Since then, he’s built an impressive catalogue of songs with sharp lyrics and strong melodiesDavid Woodcock will no doubt be airing songs from his new album ‘Readjusting’

Bank Holiday Monday brings us the Old School artists
Opening the day is The Jives - a duo formed by a couple of Southend music linchpins, The Jives are Big Baz on Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Dobro Slide, Cigar Box, Foot Drum, Loop Pedal and Al E Bye on Harmonicas, Jawharp, Percussion and Backing Vocals
Delivering a delightfully authentic old blues feel, The Jives mix carefully chosen covers with their own compositions

Then comes the legendary Steve HookerSteve has been an institution and inspirational figure in Southend music for 50 years nowNever compromising, Steve epitomises the punk rock 'n' roll spiritHis Stripped Down Stompin' Band is like nothing you've seen or heard beforeAn Elvis mic, two amps, a snare drum and a truck load of attitude

Closing the Southend Scene Spring Festival is Eddie and the Hot Rods
Eddie and The Hot Rods were formed in 1975 and rode high as the pub rock scene morphed into punk and new waveDo Anything You Wanna Do was a massive hit in 1977 and they carried on the incessant touring throughout the world
With a fluid line-up, the only constant member was singer Barrie Masters until his sad passing in 2019Bassist Ian Dean then took over the lead vocal duties and with the band, Si Bowley, Richard Holgarth and Mic Stoner, they continue to record and thrill audiences to this dayTheir latest album, Guardians of the Legacy was released in 2023

Hotels near Chinnerys Southend,

Staying overnight in Southend-on-Sea?

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Park Inn by Radisson

ROOMS FROM£54.4

218mAWAY

3 ★

In the centre of Southend-on-Sea, The Park Inn by Radisson Palace is opposite the vibrant Southend Pier and amusement park. It has modern rooms, a lively bar and grill and an on-site gym..

Postcode: SS1 2AL
Distance from Chinnerys Southend,:
0.1 miles

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Pleasant Court Guest House

ROOMS FROM£37.5

269mAWAY

3 ★

Situated 2 minutes walk from the seafront. Pleasant Court Guesthouse offers free WiFi throughout and free on-street parking. Each room comes with an en-suite bathroom, flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

Postcode: SS1 2HJ
Distance from Chinnerys Southend,:
0.2 miles

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Pier View Self Catering

ROOMS FROM£105

374mAWAY

4 ★

In central Southend, with spectacular views of the pier and estuary, these boutique self-catering luxury apartments offer free high-speed WiFi, 32-inch LCD televisions, a Blu-ray player, a music system and a kitchen and a dining area..

Postcode: SS1 1DY
Distance from Chinnerys Southend,:
0.2 miles

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12 Cambridge Town House

ROOMS FROM£150

786mAWAY

0 ★

Situated in Southend-on-Sea, this holiday home is set 600 metres from Adventure Island. The property is 700 metres from Southend Pier and features views of the sea. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.

Postcode: SS1 1ET
Distance from Chinnerys Southend,:
0.5 miles

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University of Essex -

ROOMS FROM£0

950mAWAY

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Featuring free WiFi, University of Essex - Southend Campus offers accommodation in Southend-on-Sea. Each room has a private bathroom fitted with a shower. There is a business centre at the property.

Postcode: SS1 1BF
Distance from Chinnerys Southend,:
0.6 miles

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Seventy Eight

ROOMS FROM£80

988mAWAY

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Located in Southend-on-Sea, Seventy Eight offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi. The apartment is 1.1 km from Adventure Island.

Postcode: SS2 4JP
Distance from Chinnerys Southend,:
0.6 miles

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