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The richness provided by the accordion, powerful rhythm guitar and bodhran give a fullness of sound that belies the number of people on stage and with a repertoire encompassing fast and furious Celtic songs and tunes, gentle ballads and quality contemporary numbers by the likes of Christy Moore, Eric Bogle and Ewan MacColl as well as some original material, this East Midlands based band are one of the most sought after on the circuit
QWEEN UK are fronted by the highly talented singer and musician Dave Arnett. QWEEN UK’s extensive live repertoire encompasses all the “classic” Queen songs as well as their subtle and much-loved acoustic arrangements.
This show has been postponed. We are in the process of rescheduling!
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Founded in 1967, the Nottingham Organ Society has consistently brought some of the UK’s best and brightest Organ and Piano talent to the theatre for over 50 years! This month, popular performer Nicholas Martin will be back on stage.
Get Ready to Step Inside the fabulous music of the 1960s where we celebrate some of the best icons of the decade.
This Show is a toe-tapping, twisting, head shakin’ celebration to the greatest idols, who made the music of the era so special – everyone from Dusty Springfield, Lulu, Cilla Black, Petula Clark, Aretha Franklin, to the Shirelles, The Supremes, Tina Turner, and everyone in between!
With over thirty beloved hits, the show takes you on a journey which will have you dancing in your seats and coming back for more!
SONGS INCLUDE:
RIVER DEEP
SON OF A PREACHER MAN
SHOUT
BE MY BABY
WALKING BACK TO HAPPINESS
YOU’RE MY WORLD
IT’S MY PARTY
THE LOCOMOTION
PROUD MARY
AND MANY MORE
Starring the unforgettable voices and harmonies of former West End singer, Sandy Smith, along with the talented vocals of Sophie Mairi, this show is proving extremely popular with audiences across the country.
Get ready for a spectacular evening of music at the Bonington Theatre on October 5th, 2024, as the Tony Farrell Big Band take the stage!
Experience the magic of your favourite movies and musicals being brought to life through the powerful and enchanting sounds of a full big band. From timeless classics to modern hits, this concert promises an unforgettable journey through the world of cinematic and theatrical music.
Don’t miss this extraordinary event that combines the elegance of live performance with the excitement of the big screen. Grab your tickets now and join us for a night of musical brilliance!
“A celebration of classic Seasonal Swing !” (Telegraph)
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, Sinatra, Basie, Nat King Cole – jazzing up those Jingle Bells! “Superb – they swing like crazy!” says Sheila Tracy, BBC. As seen at Dame Vera Lynn’s Charity Ball & Blackpool Tower Ballroom. “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)!
Mark Spafford started playing for concerts in 2011 following numerous enquiries from people at the dances asking if he played for concerts as well. Since then, he has performed many times at clubs and societies as Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Ollerton, Blackpool, South Yorkshire, East Herts, York, Hull, Harrogate, Cheadle, Great Yarmouth, North Tyneside and Swineshead. His variety of music, style and arrangements have been well received by audiences with feedback comments of “you play with a lot of feeling”
He has always played Yamaha organs during his career before changing to keyboards to make life a lot easier for transportation, along with the fantastic sounds generated from the latest Yamaha equipment. Mark’s current instrument is the Yamaha Genos.
The ever-popular Revival will be back again this year, 33 years on from their first ever performance at The Bonington!
Revival are a group of seasoned musicians who specialise in re-creating the sounds of the sixties and seventies. Based in Nottinghamshire, they have entertained audiences across the country for over 3 decades and have helped raise thousands of pounds for charity!
“They just keep Rockin ‘n’ Rollin’ along” – well, that’s the plan anyway!
This month Jazz in the Bar goes continental with a programme of French influenced jazz.
We welcome back jazz violin virtuoso Jim Walker who impressed everyone on his previous appearance last year. Jim’s playing is influenced by Stephane Grappelli and he has a wide repertoire of French inspired jazz. He will be accompanied by the talented trio of: Eliot Lewis, Guitar, Steve Truman, Double Bass, Clive Loveday, Drums.
Expect a night of finger snapping toe tapping jazz.