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Born 29th January 1988 in Nottingham, Simon began playing on a Yamaha keyboard aged 11 inspired by a recording of the great Reginald Dixon being played in his Grandad’s living room. He used up money in his savings account to upgrade his keyboard when he was 13 and had lessons to hone his technique. It was clear that his playing style was suited to an organ and he purchased a Yamaha Electone HS8 just a few years later.
Simon played to his first audience aged just 15 whilst still at school and soon began providing holiday cover in pubs and clubs, playing to accompany singers. He continues to do this to this day!

Simon developed his technique further to be able to play for dancing, having played for local functions, fundraisers and events.
Over the years, Simon has built his collection of instruments to include a Yamaha SX970 keyboard, Technics GA1, Technics GA3 and a Technics EA5. All of which he transports to various events. He uses a Roland Fantom XR sound expander to reproduce the wonderful sounds of the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool.

Presented by the Nottingham Organ Society

Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown’s biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band, celebrating the music of the iconic and timeless Motown era. Undoubtedly the golden era of music, the show pays tribute to the legendary artists that appeared on the Motown label at that time.

Get ready to be wowed with a song list that won’t fail to have you up and out of your seats and dancing in the aisles. Make it a night to remember with the music authentic to the Motown label from artists such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Temptations, Jimmy Ruffin and many more!

“Legends of Motown delivered a powerful performance with stellar musicianship and contagious energy. Superb vocals, pitch-perfect harmonies, classic tunes and undeniable musical talent ensured an enjoyable atmosphere and experience for all in attendance.” ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ – backseatmafia.com

“The show is well executed with a fiery setlist – not a single seat was down by the end of the night as they had everyone dancing in the aisles.” ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“They had so much energy that flowed through to the audience, with amazing vocals that are perfectly accompanied by an extremely high quality band.” ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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Michael is one of England’s top electronic and theatre organists, launching his career at the age of fifteen by winning the ATOS UK Young Theatre Organist of the Year Competition in 1980 and then receiving the coveted Ian Sutherland Memorial Award from the Cinema Organ Society of Great Britain in 1984.Michael has made countless appearances on BBC Radio 2, both on The Organist Entertains, and also broadcasting the Virtual Theatre Pipe Organ live on air to 5-million listeners on the Steve Wright In The Afternoon Show. He plays concerts on most of the Mighty Cinema Organs around the UK, and is Resident Organist on Europe’s largest Wurlitzer organ, the magnificent 4/32 East Sussex National Wurlitzer.

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Beatles Complete present a night of Beatlemania packed with massive hits from the most influential band of all time.

Having now performed over 200 shows at the world famous Cavern Club in Liverpool, this Liverpool based ‘beat combo’ are the youngest ever Beatles band to gain a residency at the Cavern Club where they still perform every Thursday and Saturday, packing the club out and creating a unique Beatles vibe. Aged between 18 and 22 Beatles Complete are the closest thing you will get to the unbridled joy of seeing the young Beatles when they first lit up the world. Whilst they can’t promise all the screaming and tears from the 60’s, they can give you a host of classic songs brilliantly performed by a band of accomplished multi-instrumentalists, spanning right across The Beatles’ recording history, from Please Please Me right through to Let It Be.

Having performed at International Beatle Week for the last 4 years running, the lads have been invited to return again for 2025 and are also taking their extended show to theatres across the UK.  The band has also appeared on the BBC and on TV in Japan and The Netherlands.

This is a night not to be missed for all Beatles fans performed by a band who are quickly making a name for themselves due to their musical prowess, boundless energy and easy Liverpool wit. The Beatles were a phenomena in musical history, Beatles Complete remind you why.

“one of the most exciting Beatles tributes around’” – Cavern Club, Liverpool

Pull on your leg warmers, roll up your jacket sleeves and get into the groove with Word Up 80s!

Featuring some of the best musicians in the business, Word Up 80s will have you singing and dancing along to all of your favourite mega hits from the 1980s.

Expect anthems from the likes of Madonna, Tears for Fears, Starship, Toto, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, Fleetwood Mac, The Pointer Sisters, Wham!, Rick Astley, Lionel Richie, Level 42, The Human League, Go West, Peter Gabriel, Gloria Estefan and many more!

80s dress isn’t compulsory but highly encouraged!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “The vocalists and musicianship were excellent and we will definitely see them again if we get the opportunity.” 

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “What a fantastic night! The band and the vocals are amazing!”

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Join Rebel Rebel for a powerful musical experience as they present the greatest hits of David Bowie from across his career, alongside a full performance of the landmark album Station To Station.

Jazz in the Bar is back for an Xmas special!

The Joanna Hudson Quartet will be playing a mix of Christmas Classics and all time favourite standards for some festive foot tapping fun! Joanna is one of Nottingham’s finest jazz vocalists. She honed her craft with her dad, the talented pianist Bob Hudson, veteran of the Nottingham Jazz scene for many decades. With Bob taking a well earned rest from playing, Joanna’s new quartet will be getting you in the mood for a thoroughly swinging Christmas!

Lee Newsome has been performing his tribute to the King for 4 years and he currently tours the UK in various theatres & clubs. Lee’s stunning, powerhouse vocals set him apart from every other Elvis tribute act out there – a one man Elvis experience!

The Up Close & Personal show is a show that is not being currently performed anywhere. A show which concentrates solely on the love songs & power ballads of the King. Lee says of his show “it’s truly amazing what Elvis still means to people so many years after his passing. The tears that I see when I perform my show is something magical to behold, to see what this man meant to so many people continues show after show, I just hope I do Elvis’s memory justice in my performance.”

With authentic suits made by the actual man that made suits for the King, Lee’s attention to detail is simply second to none. Don’t miss this unique experience!

Lewis Scott is a young organist from Cottingham, East Yorkshire and plays Electronic, Theatre and Classical organ at 2 local churches.

During his concerts you will hear a mix of sounds and music genres including theatre organ, orchestral, film music, showtunes, bigband/jazz and popular tunes from across the decades all using his own musical style and interpretation which he takes great pride in getting the right sound.

A lovingly-crafted, musically-authentic and passionately-performed celebration of one of the greatest bands in history, Fleetwood Mac!

Fleetwood Machine stay true to the spirit and sound of the original music, replicating the unique sounds of Lindsey Buckingham & Peter Green’s guitars, the intricate drum patterns of Mick Fleetwood and the haunting vocal harmonies that are Fleetwood Mac’s trademark…not forgetting the iconic ‘F1’ bass line, of course!

All of the beloved mega-hits plus some brilliant, less well- known songs from the Peter Green era to excite even the most discerning fans!

“We want to convey to our audiences the pure joy and excitement we feel when performing this music. Looking forward to sharing some ‘Big Love’ with you all!”

The show is performed by five experienced musicians who have found each other through their passion for one of the greatest bands in history.