Music

Catch Act II’s show this week

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 ...

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Venue ready to welcome royalty

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 ...

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Swing your heart out

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 ...

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Centre set for an Electrik night

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 ...

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Wrinkleys reschedule

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,

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Dave and Stu at Gedney Dyke doo

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 ...

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GALLERY – Brollies, boots and festival fun

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 ...

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Village talent show is back

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 ...

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Stars of stage and screen set for SHC stage

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 ...

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Free music festival

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 ...

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Academy set for scorching show

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 ...

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Duo set for date at Gedney Dyke

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.

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Centre will be House of Fun

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 ...

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Wake up and go go to show

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 ...

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Town toasts the returning festival

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 ...

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Find the Ultimate Cher tribute

You’d best Believe it, a top Cher tribute act is coming to the South Holland Centre.Strong Enough – The Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher is at the Spalding venue on Friday (May 26).A spokesman for the South Holland Centre said: “Featuring all of the classic hits including Turn Back Time, I Found Someone, Believe, Strong Enough, Gypsies Tramps and Thieves, ...

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All festival ready

The fifth Spalding Festival is just a few more days away and the team are already hard at it preparing the event that benefits so many local groups in the South Holland area.Co-founder Mark Le Sage said: “it’s very exciting, we’ve all waited so long for this week, I’m very grateful to all the local musicians who have supported us ...

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‘Volunbeers’ are set to welcome back festival

Roaring ticket sales for this month’s Spalding Festival prove that people are thrilled to see its return. The music and beer festival is back for the first time since 2019 – and online sales are up 197 per cent on that year.The three-day event at Castle Sports Centre is run by charitable organisations Spalding Round Table and Spalding Ladies’ Circle ...

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Duo head to Gedney

Country duo Jonny and Lynette are heading to Gedney Dyke this Sunday, May 21. The award winning duo have a host of awards to their name and are also part of the Rocky Road Ramblers group.Jonny Williams has been a feature of the country scene for decades and since 2009 has teamed up with Lynette Marie for a musical partnership ...

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Sherrif in village on Sunday

Dave Sherrif and John Aston at Gedney Dyke Village Hall’s latest Sunday afternoon country session. Musician Dave has worked as a session musician and also appeared in backing bands for many visitors to London’s Wembley Country Music Festival.He toured with some American country artists. In the 80s and he achieved fame through his cabaret work as a one-man band, gaining ...

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