Music

A Spalding woman has persuaded one of her favourite acts to play at The South Holland Centre to raise funds for palliative care in the town. Emma Peake has organised for The Eddie Seales Band to bring their rock ‘n’ roll, soul and Motown magic to the venue on Friday, October 27 to raise funds for The Tulip Suite at ...

Holbeach Town Band is hosting a UK charity Music for All – Learn to Play 23 event on Saturday, October 7. The event, between 10am and midday, offers new and returning musicians a chance to receive a professional music lesson for free.The event is open to all comers, regardless of age, experience and background and aims to inspire, encourage and ...

Local cultural group White Horse Writers will be restarting their popular Open Mic Nights at Sergi’s Tapas Bar, Francis St, Spalding tonight (Thursday, September 28) at 7pm. These events are open to anyone who wants to try out poetry, music, drama or anything else in front of a friendly audience. One of the organisers, local poet and artist Callum Brazzo, ...

Baby-faced singing sensation Aled Jones is heading to the South Holland Centre. The 52-year-old will be wowing people with his voice and tales of his incredible career in music and in presenting as part of Full Circle in Spalding on Friday October 4, 2024.“It’s time to come Full Circle,” he said. “I’m really excited about this tour. I’ll be telling ...

The Elizabethan Centre in Whaplode Drove is getting set to host its own Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 23.After being a success last year it’s back for 2023 as are the ‘Oompah’ Band, ‘Der Huffunpuffers’ coming from Milton Keynes.On the menu this year there will be guest beers to try and a vast array of authentic German food, great live music ...

Act II have some Big Fish to try this week. The youth theatre group are putting on their own adaptation of the Daniel Wallace novel that Tim Burton turned into a film. It’s on at The South Holland Centre until Saturday, September 23.A spokesman said: “Act II Theatre Company’s Music Theatre group follow up on their recent successes (The Sound ...

ABBA, T Rex, princesses and the real Francis Rossi, are all among the attractions at King’s Lynn’s Corn Exchange in the next few weeks.One of the leading tribute shows Forever ABBA’s seven piece band will be live in concert on Friday, September 29.Tickets are £28,50.The following day, real rock royalty will be in attendance.Francis Rossi, best known as being the ...

The Swinging Blue Jeans and a local Spalding band will be bringing the 60s back to Spalding on Friday (September 15). The band known for hits like Hippy Hippy Shake, Good Golly Miss Molly and Don’t Make Me Over are at the South Holland Centre from 7pm.They’re still fronted by long time member Alan Lovell who has recorded with artists ...

Sweet is the Night at the South Holland Centre with a special tribute set to bring the blue skies. The Electrik Live Orchestra, a fantastic tribute to ELO are landing at the South Holland Centre on August 26.It’s a charity gig in aid of Parkinsons Disease Research at Sheffield University.Mike Lee, who has the disease has worked with the department ...

A gig at Pinchbeck Village Hall has been rescheduled.The Wrinkly Rockers were meant to be appearing on September 16, but due to unforeseen circumstances, they’re now coming instead on November 11.A spokesman said: ” Sorry for any inconvenience caused.”Tickets are £10 and available from Cliff on 01775 760744, Alan 07531140753,

Dave Lesley and Stu Peters are the star at Gedney Dyke Village Hall’s latest country music offering. Dave has been a musician for over 30 years, a former chorister at school who joined bands after joining the Army and being stationed in Germany for 11-years.A spokesman said: ” Dave has always been a big fan of Country music from the ...

Hardcore South Holland festival-goers pulled on their wellies and didn’t let the rain spoil the fun at this year’s Holbeach Music and Beer Festival. Pallets and straw were called into action underfoot as the wet weather arrived on Saturday and created muddy conditions for visitors and stall-holders.But Sunday saw a change of weather and the crowds were able to enjoy ...

A village’s talent competition that proved such a huge hit last year is back once again. Moulton Chapel’s Got Talent is back tomorrow (Friday, July 14) at 7pm in Moulton Chapel’s Youth and Community Centre.An array of talented people from all over the area will be on show.Organiser Jeff Woods (aka Pavanotti) said: “Last year’s Moulton Chapel’s Got Talent was ...

Lights, camera, action for Spalding School of Dance’s latest production. Film Night is coming to the South Holland Centre with six shows, the first at 6pm today (Thursday, July 13).There’s another at the same time tomorrow (Friday) and at both 11am and 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.A spokesman for Spalding School of Dance said: “Enjoy singing, dancing and many characters ...

A Moulton Chapel pub is putting on a free music festival to enjoy this weekend. The Jolly Farmer has a host of top local acts on stage from 3.30pm on Saturday, July 8.The Sound Injectors will be bringing their brand of energetic ska, reggae and Northern Soul to the party.The Shuttles, an 90s and 00s cover band, will also be ...

Get ready for yet another HEATWAVE – this time courtesy of Polka Dot Academy. The locally-based dance school is putting on its annual summer sizzler at the South Holland Centre.There are two shows on Saturday, July 1, a matinee show at 1.30pm and one at 6.30pm.A spokesman for Polka Dot said: “Come, enjoy and embrace our local talent in this ...

The Darren Busby Duo (pictured) and Wayne T are the guests at Gedney Dyke Village Hall’s fortnightly country music afternoon. From 2.30pm they’ll be playing sets at the venue.Doors open at 1.30pm.To book a seat ring Mary on 01406 362782.

It’s Madness for Act II this Saturday (June 17). The local youth theatre company are putting on its tribute to the 80s band Absolute Madness at the South Holland Centre.A spokesman said: “Come and join the party and Act II promise to make it One Better Day!“Get your Baggy Trousers on, take the Night Boat To Cairo and join Act ...

You gotta have faith – and a ticket to see a George Michael tribute at the South Holland Centre later this month. Beyond Faith is put on by Paul Grant-Reason, a three-time National Tribute Award winner and 2017 Best British Male.He’ll be playing hits from George’s solo career and the Wham! classics including I’m Your Man, Outside, Club Tropicana, Careless ...

Over 8,500 pints, 4,000 ciders and “a significant amount of gin” were downed as Spalding Festival returned to raise money for local good causes. After a three-year break the three-day extravaganza put on by Spalding Round Table was back at the Castle Sports Complex last weekend.Organising committee chairman Tom Bradshaw said though they hadn’t finished working out how much had ...