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MOBO winner Giggs announces Kent concert

MOBO winner Giggs announces Kent concert

The pioneering rapper will perform a one-off headline show by the coast this summer.

Two new summer festivals announced for seaside venue

Two new summer festivals announced for seaside venue

The one-day festivals celebrating soul, reggae and disco music will make their debut this summer as part of a huge concert series.

Guitarist Joe Bonamassa announced as festival headliner

Guitarist Joe Bonamassa announced as festival headliner

The Grammy-nominated blues musician will be making his only UK festival appearance in Kent this summer.

James Arthur to perform summer concert

James Arthur to perform summer concert

Chart-topping X Factor winner James Arthur is the latest artist to be announced as part of a seaside concert series.

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‘I started singing country in the pub a year ago – now I’m at the O2’

‘I started singing country in the pub a year ago – now I’m at the O2’

An ex-serviceman turned country singer is hoping to enlist a new army of fans when he swaps his regular nights at a pub for a festival at The O2.

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Award-winning composer releases Medway Hymn single

Award-winning composer releases Medway Hymn single

An award-winning composer has released a hymn dedicated to a town’s rich history as a single.

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Lineup announced for second day of castle festival

Lineup announced for second day of castle festival

The organisers of a huge three-day music festival have announced the lineup for the second day.

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‘Is this Folkestone? I thought it was France!’

‘Is this Folkestone? I thought it was France!’

Indie band The Vaccines pull out all the stops for their debut show at an intimate seaside venue as part of their current UK tour.

Food and music festival announces new Kent location

Food and music festival announces new Kent location

Foodies Festival, which previously came to the county in 2022, will bring music from Peter Andre and Sister Sledge and food from top chefs.

Acts announced for summer festival

Acts announced for summer festival

The new organisers of a music festival in the grounds of an historic Kent landmark have revealed more details about the line up.

First wave of artists announced for Black Deer Festival

First wave of artists announced for Black Deer Festival

The huge Americana, country and blues festival is back this summer. Here’s what to expect from this year’s line-up.

Jools Holland adds Kent date to summer tour

Jools Holland adds Kent date to summer tour

The musician will now play three shows in the county later this year with his big band. Here’s how to get tickets.

Oxfam offers music fans free entry to top UK summer festivals

Oxfam offers music fans free entry to top UK summer festivals

Free tickets to some of the UK’s top summer music festivals including Glastonbury, Latitude and Reading are being offered by Oxfam and here’s why.

'Without venues like ours, your favourite bands wouldn't exist'

'Without venues like ours, your favourite bands wouldn't exist'

With more than 15% of grassroots venues being lost in the past year, two venues in the county continue to support new music and are going strong.

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Comedians to lead improv music show

Comedians to lead improv music show

Josie Lawrence and Ruth Bratt will join Improbable’s live band for an off-the-cuff musical performance.

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New promoters brought in to run major music event

New promoters brought in to run major music event

A popular music event which has been criticised in recent years is returning with new management looking to shake things up this summer.

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Kent singer nominated for Brit Award

Kent singer nominated for Brit Award

A singer born and bred in the county has been shortlisted for writing the Song of the Year at the Brit Awards.

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Gareth Gates returns in Frankie Valli tribute show

Gareth Gates returns in Frankie Valli tribute show

The Pop Idol singer is coming back to Kent for another round of his show dedicated to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

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Park to light up with magical winter festival

Park to light up with magical winter festival

An event featuring extravagant light displays, fusion music and around-the-world food and drink will return this weekend.

Wolfmother announced as rock festival headliners

Wolfmother announced as rock festival headliners

The Australian outfit will make their debut at an open-air venue this summer alongside Mr Big and Those Damn Crows.

Libertines star's impromptu gig on Kent street corner

Libertines star's impromptu gig on Kent street corner

Pete Doherty, lead singer of the rock group The Libertines, has released a video of himself singing on a Kent street corner.

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Nicki Minaj to Noah Kahan, The Killers to Take That: The O2’s top 10 gigs of 2024

Nicki Minaj to Noah Kahan, The Killers to Take That: The O2’s top 10 gigs of 2024

London’s No.1 music venue is easier to get to from Kent than you may think, here’s the big names heading there this year

Can two iconic Kent attractions co-exist after music-giant takeover?

Can two iconic Kent attractions co-exist after music-giant takeover?

One of the world’s biggest live music firms is now owner of Dreamland – but could that hit the wrong note for an iconic theatre just half-a-mile away?

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Wet Wet Wet to play greatest hits show

Wet Wet Wet to play greatest hits show

The pop group will perform tunes from their back-catalogue, including 1994’s Love Is All Around, at an intimate Kent gig.

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Orchestra to perform Indiana Jones soundtrack

Orchestra to perform Indiana Jones soundtrack

A world-class orchestra will be performing music from some of the biggest blockbusters at a live concert.

Young musicians to perform in classical concert series

Young musicians to perform in classical concert series

A stately home will be hosting two classical music morning concerts this winter, with music by Mozart, Bach and Tsintsadze.

Five fantastic music festivals you won’t want to miss this summer

Five fantastic music festivals you won’t want to miss this summer

Book your tickets now to Kent’s five must-see festivals, from huge rock headliners to food and music feasts.

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Rock and pop legend to join Jools’ Annual Hootenanny

Rock and pop legend to join Jools’ Annual Hootenanny

A televised New Year’s Eve show, which was filmed in Kent, has revealed its star-studded lineup.

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Martin Kemp refunds fans’ tickets after seller branded ‘disgrace’

Martin Kemp refunds fans’ tickets after seller branded ‘disgrace’

Martin Kemp has offered to refund a couple’s disabled access tickets after they were unable to attend one of his concerts.

Concert giants take big stake in Dreamland

Concert giants take big stake in Dreamland

Margate’s Dreamland is set for more big-name music stars after one of the biggest concert promoters took a controlling stake in the venue.

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Squeeze add Kent date to 50th anniversary tour

Squeeze add Kent date to 50th anniversary tour

Tickets to see the ‘70s band in the county next year go on sale this week. Here’s how to get your hands on them.

Slade celebrate 50 years of Christmas hit in Kent

Slade celebrate 50 years of Christmas hit in Kent

Merry Xmas Everybody! Rock band Slade will perform an anniversary concert by the coast to celebrate their festive song.

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London orchestra to perform Christmas concert

London orchestra to perform Christmas concert

The world-famous Philharmonia Orchestra is performing a selection of festive favourites at a Kent theatre this month.

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Mr Big announced as rock festival headliners

Mr Big announced as rock festival headliners

The American chart-toppers will be joined by an Iron Maiden legend and festival favourites next summer.

Limp Bizkit join summer concert series

Limp Bizkit join summer concert series

The nu-metal band are set to play for Kent fans this summer after their gig last year was cancelled. Here’s how to get tickets.

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