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Two new summer festivals announced for seaside venue

Two new summer festivals announced for seaside venue

11 March 2024

The one-day festivals celebrating soul, reggae and disco music will make their debut this summer as part of a huge concert series.

Guitarist Joe Bonamassa announced as festival headliner

Guitarist Joe Bonamassa announced as festival headliner

07 March 2024

The Grammy-nominated blues musician will be making his only UK festival appearance in Kent this summer.

James Arthur to perform summer concert

James Arthur to perform summer concert

04 March 2024

Chart-topping X Factor winner James Arthur is the latest artist to be announced as part of a seaside concert series.

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‘I started singing country in the pub a year ago – now I’m at the O2’

‘I started singing country in the pub a year ago – now I’m at the O2’

03 March 2024

An ex-serviceman turned country singer is hoping to enlist a new army of fans when he swaps his regular nights at a pub for a festival at The O2.

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Award-winning composer releases Medway Hymn single

Award-winning composer releases Medway Hymn single

21 February 2024

An award-winning composer has released a hymn dedicated to a town’s rich history as a single.

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Lineup announced for second day of castle festival

Lineup announced for second day of castle festival

15 February 2024

The organisers of a huge three-day music festival have announced the lineup for the second day.

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‘Is this Folkestone? I thought it was France!’

‘Is this Folkestone? I thought it was France!’

14 February 2024

Indie band The Vaccines pull out all the stops for their debut show at an intimate seaside venue as part of their current UK tour.

Food and music festival announces new Kent location

Food and music festival announces new Kent location

13 February 2024

Foodies Festival, which previously came to the county in 2022, will bring music from Peter Andre and Sister Sledge and food from top chefs.

Acts announced for summer festival

Acts announced for summer festival

10 February 2024

The new organisers of a music festival in the grounds of an historic Kent landmark have revealed more details about the line up.

First wave of artists announced for Black Deer Festival

First wave of artists announced for Black Deer Festival

02 February 2024

The huge Americana, country and blues festival is back this summer. Here’s what to expect from this year’s line-up.

Jools Holland adds Kent date to summer tour

Jools Holland adds Kent date to summer tour

01 February 2024

The musician will now play three shows in the county later this year with his big band. Here’s how to get tickets.

Oxfam offers music fans free entry to top UK summer festivals

Oxfam offers music fans free entry to top UK summer festivals

30 January 2024

Free tickets to some of the UK’s top summer music festivals including Glastonbury, Latitude and Reading are being offered by Oxfam and here’s why.

'Without venues like ours, your favourite bands wouldn't exist'

'Without venues like ours, your favourite bands wouldn't exist'

29 January 2024

With more than 15% of grassroots venues being lost in the past year, two venues in the county continue to support new music and are going strong.

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Comedians to lead improv music show

Comedians to lead improv music show

27 January 2024

Josie Lawrence and Ruth Bratt will join Improbable’s live band for an off-the-cuff musical performance.

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New promoters brought in to run major music event

New promoters brought in to run major music event

26 January 2024

A popular music event which has been criticised in recent years is returning with new management looking to shake things up this summer.

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Kent singer nominated for Brit Award

Kent singer nominated for Brit Award

25 January 2024

A singer born and bred in the county has been shortlisted for writing the Song of the Year at the Brit Awards.

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Gareth Gates returns in Frankie Valli tribute show

Gareth Gates returns in Frankie Valli tribute show

22 January 2024

The Pop Idol singer is coming back to Kent for another round of his show dedicated to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

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Park to light up with magical winter festival

Park to light up with magical winter festival

19 January 2024

An event featuring extravagant light displays, fusion music and around-the-world food and drink will return this weekend.

Wolfmother announced as rock festival headliners

Wolfmother announced as rock festival headliners

18 January 2024

The Australian outfit will make their debut at an open-air venue this summer alongside Mr Big and Those Damn Crows.

Libertines star's impromptu gig on Kent street corner

Libertines star's impromptu gig on Kent street corner

18 January 2024

Pete Doherty, lead singer of the rock group The Libertines, has released a video of himself singing on a Kent street corner.

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