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Becky Hill joins line-up for summer concert series

Becky Hill joins line-up for summer concert series

Popstar Becky Hill is the latest artist to be announced for a series of open-air seaside concerts next summer.

Don Broco to play intimate seaside venue

Don Broco to play intimate seaside venue

The Bedfordshire rock band are swapping arena concerts for club venues on their upcoming tour - including one night in Kent.

DJ Pete Tong to perform Ibiza Classics in Kent

DJ Pete Tong to perform Ibiza Classics in Kent

The Dartford-born DJ will play some of the island’s biggest summer anthems alongside an incredible live orchestra.

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Scouting for Girls to headline popular food festival

Scouting for Girls to headline popular food festival

Pop-rock group Scouting for Girls, known for She’s So Lovely and Heartbeat, have been announced as headliners at a popular food and drink festival.

Sheryl Crow to headline huge rock festival

Sheryl Crow to headline huge rock festival

The Grammy Award-winning singer is the first name announced for the summer festival’s 2024 line-up.

Food festival axed at Kent venue

Food festival axed at Kent venue

Organisers of a food, drink and music festival have revealed they won’t be returning to Kent.

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Undertaker by day...superstar DJ on weekends

Undertaker by day...superstar DJ on weekends

During the week, he’s helping the bereaved bid a dignified farewell to their loved one...come the weekend, he’s DJ-ing in front of thousands.

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Festival of lights to dazzle town once again

Festival of lights to dazzle town once again

A free community event featuring live entertainment, a new lights installation and a fireworks finale will take place once again.

Craig David and Nile Rodgers announced for summer concert series

Craig David and Nile Rodgers announced for summer concert series

The two pioneering artists will join the likes of Busted, JLS and Jess Glynne for a series of seaside concerts next year.

Libertines’ new music video ‘Run Run Run’ features Kent landmarks

Libertines’ new music video ‘Run Run Run’ features Kent landmarks

A new music video by the Libertines showcases numerous landmarks of a coastal Kent town.

‘I felt so much love in the room’

‘I felt so much love in the room’

Legendary soul singer Jaki Graham was among those in attendance at a local awards show celebrating black youth.

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Jazz band’s 50-year pub residency could be world record

Jazz band’s 50-year pub residency could be world record

A band with a dedicated following will mark 50 years of playing regular gigs at the same pub tonight.

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Kent singer stuns judges on Mamma Mia show

Kent singer stuns judges on Mamma Mia show

An amateur performer from Kent stunned the judges in the search for the next star of the West End ABBA musical Mamma Mia.

Sing along with Gareth Malone’s touring choir

Sing along with Gareth Malone’s touring choir

Choirmaster Gareth Malone is bringing people together with the power of song on his new sing-along tour.

New plans to avoid repeating Katherine Jenkins concert debacle

New plans to avoid repeating Katherine Jenkins concert debacle

Plans for a four-day music festival have been re-launched after they fell apart earlier this year.

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Iconic boyband to play at Kent venue

Iconic boyband to play at Kent venue

Boyband heartthrobs JLS are coming to Kent to play a “brand new live show”.

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Kaiser Chiefs and Jess Glynne to play at Kent venue

Kaiser Chiefs and Jess Glynne to play at Kent venue

Two huge names have been announced for an amusement park’s summer concert series.

Busted announce headline summer concert

Busted announce headline summer concert

The ‘00s pop-rock band are the first to be announced for a string of seaside concerts next year.

Liberty X to perform at Christmas light switch-on

Liberty X to perform at Christmas light switch-on

Noughties pop group Liberty X will be adding some glamour to a shopping centre’s festive spectacular.

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Music bar bosses selling up after 25 years

Music bar bosses selling up after 25 years

The owners of a live music bar and restaurant have announced they are selling after a quarter of a century following a “difficult year”.

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‘I like being the first to tell people what’s going on every morning’

‘I like being the first to tell people what’s going on every morning’

From interviewing the big stars to making the jingles, we speak to the people who give you Kent’s biggest hits everyday.

kmfm presenters to host bonfire bash

kmfm presenters to host bonfire bash

Two kmfm radio hosts will be at the helm of one of Kent’s biggest fireworks displays with live music and a funfair.

‘Sorry, live music fans – pub’s departure from gigs makes perfect sense’

‘Sorry, live music fans – pub’s departure from gigs makes perfect sense’

When a pub beloved for its live music was transformed into a gastropub with rooms, there was uproar. We went along to sample the new offering...

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The Libertines tease new music with video shot in seafront town

The Libertines tease new music with video shot in seafront town

A rock group which last released an album eight years ago have returned to a favourite haunt to promote long awaited material.

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‘Festival of Light’ returns to village

‘Festival of Light’ returns to village

A free community celebration featuring live entertainment, music and fireworks is set to return.

Huge 90s disco set for Cathedral as bosses need to raise cash

Huge 90s disco set for Cathedral as bosses need to raise cash

The ‘Vengabus’ is coming to one of Kent’s most sacred sites, with more than 1,000 people set to attend a 90s-themed silent disco.

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Could £800m venue pull in Kent gig-goers?

Could £800m venue pull in Kent gig-goers?

Plans to emulate The Sphere in Las Vegas on the county’s doorstep could knock the O2 Arena off its perch as Kent’s favourite.

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Ed Sheeran’s new song inspired by ‘empty’ Kent coastline

Ed Sheeran’s new song inspired by ‘empty’ Kent coastline

A unique corner of Kent has inspired one of the songs on Ed Sheeran's latest album.

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Is this Kent busker the best in the world?

Is this Kent busker the best in the world?

A talented street singer with his sights set on being crowned the world’s best next week has told of the highs and lows of his fascinating trade.

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Folk festival to celebrate 30th anniversary

Folk festival to celebrate 30th anniversary

The annual folk festival boasts live music, Morris dancers, sing-a-rounds and a craft fair.

The Vaccines announce two Kent dates on upcoming tour

The Vaccines announce two Kent dates on upcoming tour

The chart-topping indie rockers will be promoting their sixth studio album with a nationwide tour next year.

Status Quo announce summer concert for next year

Status Quo announce summer concert for next year

The legendary rock band will be returning to a Kent venue for the first time in more than 50 years. Here’s how to get tickets.

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UB40 to perform final concert of seaside summer series

UB40 to perform final concert of seaside summer series

UB40 ft Ali Campbell will close out a string of summer concerts that have included the likes of Tom Jones, Olly Murs and McFly.

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Rock legend surprises fans at Kent gig

Rock legend surprises fans at Kent gig

A rockstar surprised music fans after he was seen watching his favourite band at a Kent venue.

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