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Folkestone gig archive and nostalgia, gigs in Folkestone area for 1908, Folkestone gigs and concerts in the late 1900s, 1900s Folkestone and Kent... To see more classic gigs, please click on a year below.
Part of Folkestone's gig history, where there is a page for each year. For a current Folkestone gig guide, see Folkestone Gerald.
<< 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1920 1930 >>
- 1908 Beauty contest @ Pier Hippodrome (Fri 14 Aug 1908)
The first ever beauty contest in the world was held today in Folkestone!
[leave a comment]- How did we miss this anniversary?Yesterday was the 100th anniversary of the world's first beauty contest, held in Folkestone, on the pier. More in the history department. -
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Here's a list of gigs that happened this week in the area's history... if you can offer any extra information, or any corrections, please leave a comment below...
- 1975 Fumble @ Leas Cliff Hall (Sat 5 Jul 1975) [leave a comment]
- 1983 TNT @ Springfield Hotel (Thu 7 Jul 1983) [leave a comment]
- 1984 Hanoi Rocks @ Leas Cliff Hall (Sat 30 Jun 1984) [leave a comment]
- 1985 Gene Loves Jezebel @ Mayfield Suite (Tue 2 Jul 1985) [leave a comment]
- RE: Mayfield SuiteI remember seeing Gene Loves Jezebel at the Stour Centre in Ashford I think The Mayfield Suite was a room there, posssibly, the dates kind of fit. - Paul Hearn
- RE: Mayfield Suite / Stour Centre / Gene Loves JezebelThat's brilliant, thanks, do you remember any more gigs from that period / area? -
- 2002 Paul Weller @ Leas Cliff Hall (Wed 3 Jul 2002) [leave a comment]
- 2005 Funeral for a Friend @ Leas Cliff Hall (Sun 3 Jul 2005) [leave a comment]
- Funeral for a FriendFFAF are at the Leas Cliff Hall on the 3rd of July. Contemporary rock, some mistake surely..? Support comes from Bullet for my Valentine. -
- 2006 The Gruffalo @ Leas Cliff Hall (Sun 2 Jul 2006)
SUNDAY MATINEE 16:30
[leave a comment] - 2006 THE GRUFFALO @ Leas Cliff Hall (Mon 3 Jul 2006)
MONDAY MORNING 10:30
[leave a comment] - 2006 DigiFestUK Southeast @ Chambers (Mon 3 Jul 2006)
Short film night opening what we hope will eventually become a full scale film festival. Special guest veteran stage and screen actor Ken Colley (Admiral Piett in 'The Empire Strikes Back' and Return of the Jedi' amongst many other roles
[leave a comment] - 2008 LOVE SINGING?: Join Local Vocals Community Choir @ Chichester Memorial Hall (Mon 30 Jun 2008)
and sing world music in gorgeous harmony. Everybody welcome. No experience needed. So come along and give it a go! At The Chichester Hall, Sandgate 7-9pm. Local Vocals Community Choir will be led by singer and music therapist, Margareta Burrell, who alrea
[leave a comment] - 2008 Exhibition - Other People's Photographs @ Georges House Gallery (Tue 1 Jul 2008)
Georges House Gallery 8 The Old High Street Folkestone T: 01303-244533
They used one of my photos for this!
[leave a comment] - 2008 Line dancing class for beginners @ Hawkinge Village Hall (Wed 2 Jul 2008)
Wednesday mornings. at Community Centre, Heron Forstall Avenue, Hawkinge. Details: 01303-274178. 10:15-11:45
[leave a comment] - 2008 One Night of Queen @ Leas Cliff Hall (Wed 2 Jul 2008) [leave a comment]
- 2008 Julia Jones' BritBus Tour @ The Sandgate Hotel (Wed 2 Jul 2008)
The Lower Deck. Live Electro-Acoustic Music Venue In The Wellington Bar - Sandgate Lounge and Hotel. First Wednesday of Every Month from 7pm - 10.30pm Tickets ÂGBP5. Kent singer Julia Jones has been touring America in her converted double-decker bus since 2
[leave a comment] - 2008 FCFC presents: 4 months-3 weeks-2 days (2007 @ Silver Screen Cinema (Thu 3 Jul 2008)
Venue: The Silver Screen Cinema, Guildhall Street, Folkestone. Annual membership: ÂGBP8; Members admission: ÂGBP3; Guest admission: ÂGBP4.50. Membership enquiries: 01303-245812. 10:30
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