Music

A Spalding dance school is celebrating its 15th anniversary with the help of some friends at special shows this weekend. Diamondz School of Dance is putting on Unify Through Creativity at Havan High Academy in Marian Road, Boston, on Saturday and Sunday. As well as showing off some brilliant routines pupils have been working on, it’s set to include the ...

Top local band Revolver are revving up for a fundraising gig later this month. Pinchbeck Village Hall is hosting the charity gig in aid of LIVES on Saturday, February 25. A spokesman said: “We chose to support LIVES because they helped save the life of our chairman Chris Schofield when he had a massive heart attack a few months back. ...

Music For Peace is being performed by the South Holland Singers this Saturday (January 28). The Community Group are returning to the stage at St John’s Church in Hawthorn Bank, Spalding. They will also be joined by the Chamber Choir of University Academy Holbeach. A spokesman said: “It will feature the Armed Man Choral Suite by Karl Jenkins, among other ...

A Spalding-based dance group is to celebrate its 15th birthday by putting on special shows. Diamondz School of Dance is to showcase all aspects of what it does on Saturday and Sunday, February 11 and 12, at the Haven High Academy in Marian Road, Boston. It’s set to include performances in contemporary, street dance, cheer dance and musical theatre in ...

A legendary DJ is to bring the Ibiza vibes to Spalding in February thanks to a junior football club. Dave Pearce is playing Ibiza Classics at Springfields on Saturday, February 4, in the fundraiser for Spalding United Youth Football Club. The former host of Dance Anthems on BBC Radio One has played at the biggest clubs around the world. Next ...

South Holland Singers are back later this month with a special concert. The community group will perform ‘Music for Peace’ on Saturday, January 28, at St Johns Church in Hawthorn Bank, Spalding. A spokesman said: “It will feature the Armed Man Choral Suite by Karl Jenkins, among other pieces which have peace as their theme. “It will be exploring how ...

A popular orchestra which was forced to stop playing when the pandemic hit is back in business. The Ukulele Orchestra of Spalding is playing local gigs after a long, enforced break. The first performance will be for the Gateway Club, organised by Spalding Mencap Society. “It has always been one of our favourite gigs, and it seemed only right to ...

Gimme, gimme, gimme a great night out with Planet Abba landing at the South Holland Centre in January. There will be plenty of dancing queens and kings as the top Abba tribute lay their love of the Swedish pop sensation on you.The show is on Saturday, January 14 with tickets priced at £27.50.A spokesman for the South Holland Centre said: ...

A world famous colliery band are continuing a tradition of playing for The Rotary Club of the Deepings this Christmas – and you could be there too. The Grimethorpe Colliery Band, who achieved worldwide fame when they appeared in the film Brassed Off, are back for their annual festive feast on Saturday, December 10. And we’ve got two pairs of ...

Spalding band Zebra are due to land a knockout set to raise money for a local sporting institution. The group are performing at the newly reopened Lincolnshire Poacher on Saturday, November 19 in a bid to raise funds for the Spalding ABC Boxing Club. The club is looking to raise awareness of the work it does in the area including ...

A Spalding group which brings classical music to the town is closing after almost 40 years. The South Holland Concerts was established in 1983 with the aim of making live classical music accessible to all. Over the years some top musicians have been hosted in the town thanks to the organisation and its range of sponsors. But with dwindling audiences, ...

One of the best Elton John tribute bands around is rocketing into Spalding on Friday, October 28 to raise money for a local charity. Elton and the Rocket Band get the legendary singer-songwriter’s approval having even performed at his mum’s 80th birthday. The visit to the South Holland Centre is a fundraiser for the Tulip Suite Hospice that provides end ...

Guitarist Antoine Fleuriot is returning to the Elizabethan Centre in Whaplode Drove on Saturday (October 15). A local musician who has been honing his skills and his amazing covers for decades, Antoine is back by popular demand after a fantastic performance at the venue earlier in the year. A spokesman for The Elizabethan Centre said: “Antoine will bring a fantastic ...

Rock the aisles with one of the best Buddy Holly tributes around this Friday at Spalding’s South Holland Centre. Buddy Holly and the Cricketers will be swinging into Spalding tomorrow (Friday, October 14) with a spectacular evening showcasing one of America’s biggest singer and songwriters. One of the original stars of rock ‘n’ roll, timeless classics like That’ll Be The ...

A free event at The South Holland Centre on Saturday (October 1) promises to get the whole family on their feet. The Spalding venue is holding a special song and dance workshop with the group Black Umfolosi. A spokesman for the group said: “Black Umfolosi’s inspirational song and dance workshops suit all age ranges and are a sheer joy to ...

The Proms are coming to Whaplode Drove this Saturday, September 24. King’s Lynn Town Band, alongside singer Anneli Killen (pictured), will be performing at The Elizabethan Centre’s The Proms Night Show. From 8pm the Parsons Lane venue will be full of song and entry is completely free. A spokesman for the centre said: “Join us for a fabulous evening of ...

The legend of Johnny Cash will take to the stage in South Holland at Christmas. Johnny Cash Revisited is a theatrical production which follows the career and music of the star through five decades. The show will be at the South Holland Centre in Spalding on Friday, December 2 at 7.30pm.The Christmas special features Rick McKay as the great man ...

You don’t have to walk 500 miles to see Act II’s latest creation – just head to The South Holland Centre. The smash hit Scottish musical, Sunshine On Leith is heading to Spalding for the very first time. The musical, performed by the students of Act II Theatre Company (plus an eight-piece live band) features songs by The Proclaimers, famous ...

He’s jammed with the likes of George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton – now he’s heading to Spalding. Andy Fairweather Low and his current band the Lowriders are riding into The South Holland Centre on Saturday, September 2. The 74-year-old guitarist has had a stunning career. He shot to fame as lead singer in Amen Corner singing massive hits ...

The oldies will be alright at Pinchbeck Village Hall on Saturday, September 10 as a veteran Lincolnshire band make their debut at the venue. Sleaford-based band The Wrinkly Rockers are playing the venue as part of a fundraiser for it. Boasting a new-look line up, the group are still set to wow with some fantastic rocking numbers. A spokesman for ...