Going Out

The brand new production of the 70s musical ‘Oh! What A Night’ featuring ‘state of the art’ technology and a cast of brilliant young performers, is back. The first production in theatre to use three projectors displaying the wonderful world of disco onto high tech backdrops have updated this already energetic feel good show, setting exciting new standards in live presentation.

BBC Radio 1 has confirmed that the station's annual flagship event, Radio 1's Big Weekend, will this year take place in Mote Park, Maidstone on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May 2008.

25 years after helping to change the direction of British music, Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet are back together as Yazoo. The band are set to embark on a world tour taking in the UK, Europe and the USA.

Grammy-Award winning Youssou N’Dour - one of the most celebrated African musicians in history – will return to the UK in March 2008 for a show-stopping one-off gig at indigO2. N’Dour has been called ‘One of the world’s greatest singers’ by the New York Times, and ‘African artist of the century’ by fRoots.

The Bootleg Beatles have established themselves as the world’s number one Beatles tribute band. Highly regarded and respected by their musical peers, they have played to hundreds of thousands of fans, in some of the world’s most legendary venues including the Royal Albert Hall, London Palladium and Wembley Stadium.

The remarkable Joan Armatrading, one of Britain's greatest female artists, will play a one-off gig at London’s indigO2 on Friday 27th June 2008. The multi-award winning artist with 19 stunning albums to her credit, Joan's subtle and sublime music has touched millions of people all over the world.

Immediately following his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel last night, Leonard Cohen announced his world tour, marking a return to the live arena after 15 years.

On St. Patrick’s Day The Club Bar & Dining will be offering a truly authentic dining experience. On March 17th those wanting to celebrate the day of the Irish patron saint can choose from a delicious Irish set menu.

Regarded as one of the most eclectic festivals in the world, WOMAD has become even more diverse with the introduction of a Drum n Bass event on Saturday 26 July. A new addition to WOMAD for 2008, this 2,000 capacity marquee will see some of the world’s most influential drum n bass artists take to the decks.

The title track of Ali Campbell’s second solo album ‘Running Free’ is an original duet with the UK soul queen Beverley Knight. The second single to be taken from the top 10 album sees the two West Midlanders on fine fettle with their vocals working superbly well together.