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Could £800m venue pull in Kent gig-goers?
04 October 2023Plans to emulate The Sphere in Las Vegas on the county’s doorstep could knock the O2 Arena off its perch as Kent’s favourite.
Ed Sheeran’s new song inspired by ‘empty’ Kent coastline
01 October 2023A unique corner of Kent has inspired one of the songs on Ed Sheeran's latest album.
Is this Kent busker the best in the world?
01 October 2023A talented street singer with his sights set on being crowned the world’s best next week has told of the highs and lows of his fascinating trade.
Folk festival to celebrate 30th anniversary
30 September 2023The annual folk festival boasts live music, Morris dancers, sing-a-rounds and a craft fair.
The Vaccines announce two Kent dates on upcoming tour
28 September 2023The chart-topping indie rockers will be promoting their sixth studio album with a nationwide tour next year.
Status Quo announce summer concert for next year
27 September 2023The legendary rock band will be returning to a Kent venue for the first time in more than 50 years. Here’s how to get tickets.
UB40 to perform final concert of seaside summer series
26 September 2023UB40 ft Ali Campbell will close out a string of summer concerts that have included the likes of Tom Jones, Olly Murs and McFly.
Rock legend surprises fans at Kent gig
21 September 2023A rockstar surprised music fans after he was seen watching his favourite band at a Kent venue.
Success for first rap and R&B festival
20 September 2023A music festival showcasing talented young performers could become an annual event after its successful debut.
Indie rockers Two Door Cinema Club bring raucous dance party to Dreamland
10 September 2023There was dancing, mosh pits, raucous singalongs and a sea of phones as Northern Irish indie rockers Two Door Cinema Club took to the Dreamland stage.
Concrete chaos costs Dolly Parton tribute thousands
06 September 2023A Dolly Parton impersonator has expressed disappointment after her show became the latest Kent event to be cancelled over fears of dangerous concrete.
Three huge artists to close seaside summer concert series
03 September 2023A string of outdoor summer gigs is coming to a close this month - but it’s going out with a bang with three big-name artists.
World music, dance and food festival returns
01 September 2023Maidstone Mela, which celebrates diverse music, dance and food is to take place in the County Town next weekend.
Hearts skipped a beat as Olly Murs walked down the aisle at Dreamland
26 August 2023The X Factor cheeky chappy had audiences swooning with his wedding-themed headline concert.
X Factor singer to headline outdoor concert
20 August 2023Olly Murs, who finished in second place on the singing show, will perform his biggest hits at an open-air concert by the coast.
Razorlight rocks luxury hotel’s family food and music festival
14 August 2023Thousands enjoyed music, food and family fun on the grounds of a luxury hotel, where Razorlight headlined the Smoked & Uncut festival.
Classic rock and real ale festival to return to Kent
14 August 2023A New Day Festival boasts three days of live music, real ale and cider bars and on-site camping.
Couple’s music bar bid for club that hosted The Who and Fleetwood Mac
13 August 2023A couple hoping to open a music cafe in a former nightspot that hosted some of the world’s biggest bands have allayed fears about noise and violence.
Gabrielle made ‘Dreams’ come true at Dreamland
12 August 2023Gabrielle and Soul II Soul were performing at one of Kent’s most iconic coastal venues and we went along to review the music legends.
Hip-hop artists to bring a weekend of live music to the coast
12 August 2023Two genre-defining musicians will be performing back-to-back concerts at one of Kent’s biggest seaside venues.
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