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‘We started a concert with 46p and are still going 10 years later’

‘We started a concert with 46p and are still going 10 years later’

24 July 2024

A yearly concert dedicated to helping victims of abuse is celebrating a milestone anniversary.

Kent club launches ‘over 30s’ daytime event

Kent club launches ‘over 30s’ daytime event

24 July 2024

A cocktail bar is putting on a unique afternoon event with retro tunes and live entertainers exclusively for people aged 30 or over.

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‘Punk, politics and provocative chants as Idles bring riotous show to Kent’

‘Punk, politics and provocative chants as Idles bring riotous show to Kent’

21 July 2024

At times more political rally than punk gig, Idles put on a powerful and provocative show at Margate’s Dreamland that wasn’t for the faint-hearted…

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‘Margate, you are trash’

‘Margate, you are trash’

20 July 2024

Suede and Manic Street Preachers were the latest bands to play at Dreamland for the venue’s summer of live music.

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Popstar Jess Glynne to perform seaside show

Popstar Jess Glynne to perform seaside show

20 July 2024

After cancelling a Kent gig in 2019, the singer is returning to the county for a headline concert full of chart-topping pop tunes.

Britpop stars and punk bands rock ‘n’ roll into Kent

Britpop stars and punk bands rock ‘n’ roll into Kent

16 July 2024

Some huge names from British rock music are coming to the Kent coast this weekend as part of an outdoor concert series.

‘We were cold, wet and muddy, but we loved it’

‘We were cold, wet and muddy, but we loved it’

14 July 2024

We review the Leeds Castle Classical Concert, where plucky picnickers partied in the rain to world-class music.

One of music’s legends transforms Kent venue into disco haven

One of music’s legends transforms Kent venue into disco haven

14 July 2024

Our reviewer watches Nile Rodgers and Chic roll back the years in an electrifying display in front of a sell-out crowd at Margate’s Dreamland.

Oh-so-sweet symphony as The Verve frontman dazzles

Oh-so-sweet symphony as The Verve frontman dazzles

13 July 2024

His set was short, but The Verve’s Richard Ashcroft proved a hit at Dreamland on Friday night - we went along to review it.

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Rock, riffs and real ale: Maid of Stone Festival returns to Kent

Rock, riffs and real ale: Maid of Stone Festival returns to Kent

13 July 2024

The three-day rock and heavy metal festival is back for its second year of music and mosh pits.

Rain fails to dampen spirits as festival returns

Rain fails to dampen spirits as festival returns

11 July 2024

Hundreds turned out for a celebration of around the world food, music and dance at Kent’s garden city.

Toploader to perform at free festival

Toploader to perform at free festival

11 July 2024

The noughties group will headline a two-day family festival that also boasts vintage vehicles, outdoor theatre and tribute acts.

‘Oh my God, I can’t believe how great this show was’

‘Oh my God, I can’t believe how great this show was’

09 July 2024

Huge hits and massive noise - the Kaiser Chiefs certainly let you know they were in town and our reviewer was there to relive his teenage years.

Spectacular summer concert to return to castle grounds

Spectacular summer concert to return to castle grounds

06 July 2024

A proms-style concert with rousing orchestras, tribute bands and fireworks will take over one of Kent’s historic landmarks.

Richard Ashcroft to perform rock anthems at seaside venue

Richard Ashcroft to perform rock anthems at seaside venue

05 July 2024

The Verve singer who is known for some of the best-selling songs of the ‘90s is performing as part of a summer concert series.

Arts festival to return for 11th year

Arts festival to return for 11th year

03 July 2024

A 10-day festival celebrating classical music, exhibitions and outdoor theatre by local artists is back for another summer.

X Factor boyband to headline seaside venue

X Factor boyband to headline seaside venue

02 July 2024

Noughties heartthrobs JLS, known for songs like Everybody In Love and Beat Again, will perform a new show with “fresh elements” for fans.

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‘They could hear you in Clacton!’

‘They could hear you in Clacton!’

30 June 2024

Crowds bathed in nostalgia and were overjoyed as they took in their old favourites, as pop rock band Deacon Blue performed at Dreamland.

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Food and music festival to make debut at outdoor venue

Food and music festival to make debut at outdoor venue

28 June 2024

The pop-up food festival brings a line-up of TV chefs, live music and cookery demonstrations to venues all over the country.

Glastonbury headliners to perform in Kent

Glastonbury headliners to perform in Kent

27 June 2024

A band that will be playing at one of the world’s biggest music festivals is set to headline a free Kent event just days later.

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