The Bi-2 band is thrilled to announce the start of its new world concert tour “All The Best”, named after the Bi-2’s recent release. The band will play the set of its greatest hits of all time in an updated sound - some of these versions can be heard on the “All The Best Vol. 1” album released in February. “All The Best Vol. 1” contains evergreens that Bi-2 fans are always await, re-recorded with the original arrangements but using new cutting-edge technologies. These smash hits will be performed on tour exactly as they appear on the album, spiced up with the pure emotions of the live show. In a word, Bi-2 at its best! The previous “Hallelujah World Tour” rolled for a year and a half. With more than 30 countries visited and more than 60 gigs played, it was a huge success by all means. As the new tour is about to start, the band members are excited to visit new countries, play in new cities and meet new wonderful people. With so much news, the band’s basics like faith in love, energy drive, and true passion for rock’n’roll remain unchanged.

Bi-2

Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Toronto

Sometimes a group of musicians sit down together to jam, and magic happens.

For Sister Sadie, the groundbreaking, all-female bluegrass band, that happened during a one-off jam session at Nashville’s legendary Station Inn. Their chemistry transformed a casual collaboration into a full-time powerhouse. Today, Sister Sadie is known for electrifying performances, stellar musicianship, and the seamless blend of tradition and innovation they bring to bluegrass music. Sister Sadie has released three critically acclaimed albums: their debut album, 2016’s Sister Sadie, introduced them to the world; their sophomore release, Sister Sadie II, in 2018, solidified their reputation as one of the leading acts in bluegrass. That album earned a Grammy nomination for “Best Bluegrass Album.” The group’s third album, No Fear, in 2024, was a triumphant return to recording. From “Diane,” a spirited cover debuted at the IBMA awards in 2023 to the chart-topping “Willow,” the album showcases the artistry and fearless spirit that makes the band a leading voice in bluegrass. It also earned them their second Grammy nod.

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Sister Sadie

Lyric Theatre

We are pleased to announce a very special show with Absolute Bowie, the UK’s Best Tribute Band and Best Bowie act for a very special show at Chinnery’s in Southend on Friday 9th January.

The show is taking place on the weekend on what would have been David Bowie’s birthday and marking the 10th anniversary of his passing, this show is both a celebration and a tribute to one of the most iconic artists in music history.

Absolute Bowie

Chinnerys Southend


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Date
Sat 10 Jan 2026
Time
8:00pm
Location
Fairfield Ashcroft Theatre
Price
From £32.50
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Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50-countries worldwide and over 20 headline performances in London’s West End, including multiple appearances at the world-famous London Palladium.

The Simon and Garfunkel Story

Ashcroft Theatre

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The Artelize Podcast and Kasper Holten - Pedefining Opera for the modern world

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The Artelize Podcast - A legacy of innovation in Opera: Celebrating Marc A. Scorca

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The Artelize Podcast: A love letter that was never sent

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QUADROPHENIA LIVE CLUB NIGHT SOUTHEND
Theme & tribute to the iconic movie!
Live music from THE ATLANTIC'S (playing the movie hits + more) + DJ DREW STANSALL (ex THE SPECIALS/PRINCE BUSTER) spinning the best in Mod, Ska, Soul, R&B + 2tone.

Quadrophenia

Paul Thorn’s latest album, Life Is Just a Vapor, showcases his signature blend of soulful Southern storytelling, wit, and wisdom wrapped in simple, powerful lyrics. With over three decades of songwriting under his belt, Thorn continues to distill big truths into small, memorable phrases - mantras like “tough times don’t last, but tough people do,” and the album’s title track, which captures the fleeting nature of life. Whether he’s tapping into humor, heartbreak, or hope, Thorn’s writing style leans on minimalism to leave a lasting impact.

Paul Thorn

Celebrate the music of Chris Stapleton with The Chris Stapleton Experience.

Experience the soulful storytelling and powerful vocals that define Chris Stapleton's music, brought to life by a full live band. This tribute captures the essence of Stapleton's artistry, delivering heartfelt renditions of his greatest hits featuring classics like “Tennessee Whiskey”, “Broken Halos”, and “Starting Over”.

The Chris Stapleton Experience

O2 Academy Birmingham

This unique concert offers a captivating journey through the evolution of Reggae, showcasing its roots in mento, ska, and Rock Steady, all the way to contemporary Dance Hall. With Shaggy's dynamic performance and rich storytelling, you'll experience both his personal contributions and the broader cultural significance of Jamaican music. Don't miss this unforgettable evening that blends iconic melodies with symphonic brilliance!

Mr. Symphonic: Shaggy with the Houston Symphony

Jones Hall

A nostalgia-filled, feel-good night
From the hauntingly ethereal “Scarborough Fair” to the upbeat and unforgettable “Mrs. Robinson,” from the mysteriously provocative “Sound Of Silence” to the anthemic “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” THE GRADUATES is an energetic and heartwarming salute to the music of Simon & Garfunkel. With a backdrop of stunning multimedia, “Paul” and “Art” escort us through an evening filled with beautiful renditions of some of the most beloved folk songs ever written. In this concert experience, which spans the iconic duo’s career, the cast shares their deep love of the music while interspersing brief narratives with the greatest hits from the rich duet catalog, as well as from their solo careers. With selections that include “Cecilia,” “I Am A Rock,” “The Boxer,” “Homeward Bound,” “The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy),” and Simon solo hits like “Kodachrome,” “Me & Julio,” “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover,” and more, THE GRADUATES is a nostalgia-filled, feel-good night in the theater, not to be missed.

THE GRADUATES: The Sound of Simon & Garfunkel

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Die Prinzen have ruled the German pop landscape for 35 years and quite rightly so! With an unmistakable sound, great hits and a good pinch of humour, they have not only sung their way into the charts, but also into the hearts of millions of fans. Six million records sold, 16 gold and platinum discs, two Echo Music Awards and numerous other prizes are proof of this: This band is no one-hit wonder, but the royal elite of German pop! Whether it’s »Millionär«, »Mann im Mond«, »Küssen verboten« or »(Du musst) ein Schwein sein« – their songs have long since become part of the DNA of German-language music. In 2026, they are presenting themselves live to their fans with a very special production to mark the band’s 35th anniversary and are touring Germany with »Symphonica«: a best-of their songs, in new arrangements for symphony orchestra.

The Princes

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

The Musical Box takes audiences on an emblematic recreation of renowned British progressive-rock band Genesis during their 1973 tour by using original instruments and impactful visual scenes. 

The Musical Box were formed in 1993 in Montreal, Quebec in Canada, and take their name from the song of the same name from Genesis's third studio album, Nursery Cryme (1971), the first album featuring the classic lineup which The Musical Box now portrays. Founding member and musical director, bassist Sébastien Lamothe, advertised in local newspapers for musicians who were Genesis fans to play in the band. The group performs replicating members and sounds of Genesis and incorporates visual effects and costumes that were a part of the band’s original shows.

The Musical Box

FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

Lee Fields, the legendary soul singer celebrated by Rolling Stone for his “classic American soul sound”, brings his electrifying presence to Cadogan Hall for one unforgettable night. With a career spanning over five decades, Fields has mesmerised audiences across the globe – from Carnegie Hall to Coachella – with his extraordinary voice and timeless grooves.

Sometimes nicknamed ‘Little JB’ for his physical and vocal resemblance to James Brown, he has recorded with Kool and the Gang, Hip Huggers, O.V. Wright, Darrell Banks, Little Royal, and more.

Lee Fields

Cadogan Hall 

2025 saw singer and songwriter Mariah The Scientist release one of the biggest R’n’B hits of the year “Burning Blue”, alongside her latest album Hearts Sold Separately, her most influential work to date.

Mariah the Scientist

With a rapidly growing fanbase Midnight Til Morning - Conor Smith, Mason Watts, Shane Appell, and Zach Newbould - are fast becoming one of 2025’s breakout pop acts. Formed on the hit Netflix series ‘Building the Band’, the group has gone from viral moment to global movement in record time with their vocal-driven, emotionally honest brand of pop.

Their rise is now matched by a growing live presence. Following several sold-out shows across North America and Australia, the band’s first international tour will officially expand to the UK and Europe, marking a significant next step in their international journey.

Midnight Til Morning

Founder member, lead singer, songwriter, and producer Mark Shaw and his band will perform songs from the first two Then Jerico albums including all the hit singles and selected b-sides and tracks from all his albums.

Then Jerico 2026

Percy Gee Building - University of Leicester

Celebrate the legendary Cosmo’s Factory album and timeless hits from Creedence Clearwater Revival in an unforgettable night of rock ‘n’ roll. Sing along to classics like “Bad Moon Rising,” “Proud Mary,” and “Fortunate Son,” while experiencing the authentic sounds of the ’60s with vintage instruments and 60s-inspired outfits.

Creedence Clearwater Review

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch

The King’s Voice transports you through time from the ‘68 special to the Vegas era, breathing soul into ballads and those iconic jumpsuit numbers that set the stage on fire. Endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterprises, this is the closest you’ll see and hear to The King himself. 

The King's Voice Starring Gordon Hendricks

Artrix

With her unmistakably raw, powerful, and soul-stirring voice, Leela James brings her timeless blend of classic soul and contemporary R&B to Cadogan Hall for one unforgettable night.

Since her 2005 debut, A Change Is Gonna Come, Leela has earned acclaim with hits like ‘Fall For You’, ‘Complicated’, and ‘Say That’ featuring Anthony Hamilton – delivering seven Top 20 R&B singles and two Billboard No. 1s.

Crowned ‘The Goddaughter of Soul’ by James Brown himself, Leela’s live shows are celebrated for their emotional depth, vocal fire, and unfiltered authenticity.

Leela James

Selwyn Birchwood is an award-winning Florida bluesman whose unique blend of styles is redefining the modern blues sound. With searing guitar work, soulful vocals, and an unmistakable stage presence, Birchwood carves out a sound he dubs “Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues,” a mix of blues, psychedelic rock, Southern soul, and funk. Critics from Rolling Stone to Guitar World praise his fresh take on the genre, noting both his musical originality and his magnetic, high-energy performances.

Selwyn Birchwood

... are names we usually associate with Danish pop successes such as Halberg Larsen, News, Ray-Dee-Ohh, Lis Sørensen, Rasmus Seebach, the X-Factor band...

However, the three experienced and creative musicians have a trio where they pay tribute to some of their own sources of inspiration from one of rock's most creative and turbulent periods - the late 60s. In those years, the inspiration and the groundwork were created for much of the rock and pop we listen to today. With names like Jimi Hendrix, Cream, The Doors, The Beatles, Blind Faith, etc., many of the best songs from that period stand as milestones in rock history to this day. Just think of tracks like "Voodoo Child", "Sunshine of You Love", "Crossroads" and "Little Wing".

Rock events in Ashland next month

Bi-2

Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Sister Sadie

The Lyric Theatre

Absolute Bowie

Chinnerys Southend

The Simon and Garfunkel S...

Fairfield Halls

The Artelize Podcast and ...

Artelize

The Artelize Podcast - A ...

Artelize

The Artelize Podcast: A l...

Artelize

The Artelize Podcast and ...

Artelize

Quadrophenia

Chinnerys Southend

Paul Thorn

The Lyric Theatre

The Chris Stapleton Exper...

O2 Academy Birmingham

Mr. Symphonic: Shaggy wit...

Houston Symphony

THE GRADUATES: The Sound ...

The Princes

Elbphilharmonie

The Musical Box

FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

Lee Fields

Cadogan Hall

Mariah the Scientist

O2 Academy Birmingham

Midnight Til Morning

O2 Academy Birmingham

Then Jerico 2026

O2 Academy Birmingham

Creedence Clearwater Revi...

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch

The King's Voice Starring...

Artrix

Leela James

Cadogan Hall

Selwyn Birchwood

The Lyric Theatre

Poul Halberg Power Trio

Taastrup Teater & Musikhus