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Billy Fury is widely regarded as the UK’s answer to Elvis Presley and one of the few ‘authentic’ Rock’n’Roll artists that the country has produced.

With James Dean iconic good looks and a fantastic voice which could adapt between raspy rocker to big balladeer, Billy Fury had it all…apart from his poor health, a weak heart making him a ticking time bomb with his belief that he would be dead by the age of 21.

A talented songwriter, Fury was the UK’s first artist to entirely write all of the songs for his debut album, the now legendary The Sound Of Fury before moving into big ballads and huge success throughout the 1960’s gaining more weeks in the UK top ten than even the mighty Beatles.

Gavin Stanley narrates & performs Billy Fury in Sound and Vision and tells his astounding story through exclusive film footage from the hit BBC documentary ‘The Sound of Fury’ with celebrity interviews from Imelda May, Len Goodman, Mark Kermode, Joe Brown and more with live music from West End performer Gavin Stanley who has played Fury on numerous occasions in major theatre shows and radio plays.

So, immerse yourself into the truly wonderful world of this truly incredible UK icon.
Enjoy an evening of Fury.

Join the talented students from Copper Studios in an evening of stunning vocal arrangements from the world of musical theatre. With classics from Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Greatest Showman, Miss Saigon, Chess, We Will Rock You – you won’t want to miss it.

Performed by Copper Studios | Performing Arts School Nottingham

This month’s star guest is Richard Smith on guitar. Richard has tremendous technical ability on the instrument as well as a wide repertoire of jazz classic songs. Added to this an appreciation and understanding of the history of the music ranging from Django Reinhart up to the present day.

Accompaniment from Bob Hudson’s superb trio.

A night of toe tapping finger snapping jazz!!

A show full of Simon’s inimitable brand of off-the-wall humour as well as mandolin, guitar and fiddling wizardry combined with Hilary’s honey-dripping vocals.

Expect traditional ballads, blues and some notorious comic songs…

‘A witty and captivating mix of folk, blues, swing and classical showstoppers, spiced with a unique brand of off-beat humour.’
The Guardian

‘Just fantastic to go and see live’
BBC Radio 3

Presented by Live & Local

One of the UK’s premier ‘entertainment organists’ as well as a truly international ambassador in the field of electronic and theatre organ music, Chris Powell returns to the Bonington for the Organ Society’s November concert.

Presented by the Nottingham Organ Society

Jazz in the bar this month features award winning saxophonist John Sanderson playing flute ,and bass clarinet in addition to the usual tenor, alto and baritone saxes.
Jazz vocalist Sue Benson presents a selection of great jazz standards. All accompanied by Bob Hudson’s superb jazz trio.

Born just outside Selby, North Yorkshire, Andrew Nix has established himself on the organ circuit not only as a musician but also as an entertainer. His varied musical repertoire along with his Yorkshire humour has made him one of the country’s favourite performers.

Presented by the Nottingham Organ Society

Tony Farrell’s Big Band has been performing live music in Nottingham and across the East Midlands since 1991. Full of vibrant energy, our singers and musicians perform music from many well known artists including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, Glenn Miller, Robbie Williams, Michael Buble, and many more…

Swing into Christmas – with the unique Five Star Swing Band show – As featured at London’s Leicester Square Theatre and BBC Children in Need .

Enjoy all your favourite Christmas songs with the dynamic Swing Band treatment from Glenn Miller and Sinatra to Slade – jazzing up those Jingle Bells!

“Superb – they swing like crazy!” says Sheila Tracy, BBC.

“Swing and Song of the highest order” – Telegraph.

Featuring Simone from the Ivy Benson Orchestra, and Chris Smith (Jnr) composer and arranger for the BBC Radio Big Band, Herb Miller Big Band (Glenn’s brother).

Jazz in the Bar is back! Featuring supreme jazz vocalist Joanna Hudson with swinging and sensitive accompaniment from the Bob Hudson Trio.

Toe tapping finger snapping jazz with some of the best standard songs and jazz classics.