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Folkestone gig archive and nostalgia, gigs in Folkestone area for 2009, Folkestone gigs and concerts in the late 2000s, 2000s Folkestone and Kent... To see more classic gigs, please click on a year below.
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- 2009 Babyshambles in Bristol @ Carling Academy Bristol (Mon 12 Jan 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 JLS (X-Factor runners up) @ Club Onyx (Fri 16 Jan 2009)
Doing an under 18s show early then an adult show later, you lucky people.
Don't forget your actual X Factor Live is touring the country...
Tickets, concert tickets, gig tickets, more ticket info to go here
[leave a comment] - 2009 Burns Night in Keppels Bar @ The Grand (Sat 24 Jan 2009)
There's a Piper to pipe in the haggis and will play for a while and a really good value 3 course meal for GBP15 + a quiz with a Scottish feel to it. Tickets for sale at Keppels and are selling well so hurry and call 01303 222 222 to make your booking.
[leave a comment] - 2009 Shotgun Junky (also the launch night for their album 'First Addiction') @ Zebra Bar (Wed 28 Jan 2009)
+ support from Storm Engine + Give Get Given. Sapphire Burning. 7.30 - 10.45pm GBP5
[leave a comment] - 2009 Sarah - Songs by request @ Beeches Restaurant (Fri 30 Jan 2009)
60's to Modern Charts. - Free Doors: 6.30 Ent. 8.30pm. 3 course meal and entertainment 22.95. new
[leave a comment] - 2009 Lone Star Comedy Club @ Lanterns (Sat 31 Jan 2009)
Hurrah, back again at Lanterns! Tom Price, Pippa Evans, and headline Ian Cognito. Newcomer to be confirmed. SOLD OUT now, get in quick for next month!
[leave a comment]- Ian Cognito for Lone Stary Comedy club in JanuaryAnd it's back at Lanterns! And it's pay day! Ian Cognito headlines, here's the (nearly) full lineup: Tom Price is a British Actor and one of the stars of the Five Comedy show Swinging. He has also appeared as police officer PC Andy Davidson in a number of episodes of the first two series of Torchwood, a spin-off of the long running science fiction series Doctor Who, a role he is set to reprise in the third series. He played Gordon, a young drunken doctor, in the BBC Radio 4 comedy show Rigor M -
- Lone Star Comedy Club SOLD OUT for the 31st Jan!We are sold out for the 31st. Details of the next show are below. Next show: will be on Saturday 28th February at THE LANTERNS Doors will be at 7.30, music from 8.00 and Comedy show from 8. 30 GBP8 per person - How to BOOK On the Web at lonestarcomedy.co.uk E-mailing lonestarcomedy@hotmail.com Line up for 28th February Music – will be provided by locally based talent on an invited basis Compere – Kevin Shepherd Support – Mel Moon Headline – Rex Boyd Newcomer – Laur -
- 2009 Strictly Come Dancing Live @ Wembley Arena (Wed 4 Feb 2009)
The glitz, the glamour and all the show-stopping dance moves ? yes, your favourite BBC dancing show, Strictly Come Dancing, is back on the road....
[leave a comment] - 2009 Main Stage Talent Tournament: Heat 2 @ The Frenchman (Thu 12 Feb 2009)
Battle of the Bands type thing for Sellindge Festival.
[leave a comment]- Free gig Thursday to find the best local talent for music festivalBe there to witness the best local bands battling it out for a spot on the main stage at Sellindge Music Festival 2009. On 22nd January, SMF presented Heat 1 of the Main Stage Talent Tournament to a packed venue in Folkestone, and saw The Little Philistines and Burgundy making it through to the final. This Thursday, five more bands will play their hearts out in hopes of making it through. The bands include Watch This Space, Waterhorse, Us & Them, Monday Street, and Elephants. Two of these -
- 2009 Book Now For Valentines Day @ Number 11 (Sat 14 Feb 2009)
We will be serving a special menu on the evening of Saturday 14th February including Oysters, Fois Gras, Roast Guinea Fowl, Lobster among many other things. We can also cater for vegetarians and vegans. Book now on 01303 259535.
[leave a comment] - 2009 Frank Skinner's Credit Crunch Cabaret, featuring Richard Herring @ Lyric Theatre (Mon 16 Feb 2009)
This whole set of gigs sounds great! It's meant to be "credit crunch busting", all tickets only ten pounds, but look, people are touting it! And I'm listing their touting on the website! Disgusting!
[leave a comment] - 2009 Capel art group art exhibition @ Capel Village Hall (Tue 17 Feb 2009)
CAPEL ART GROUP
ART EXHIBITION
ON
17th FEBRUARY
IN THE SMALL HALL
ALONGSIDE THE FARMERS MARKET
10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
CAPEL-LE-FERNE VILLAGE HALL
LANCASTER AVENUE
CAPEL-LE-FERNE
NEAR FOLKESTONE
[leave a comment] - 2009 The Twang in London @ Brunel SU (Wed 18 Feb 2009)
The Twang will appear at The Academy on Wednesday 18th February 2009 as part of the UK tour. Tickets are GBP12.50 advance and GBP14.50 otd. "A collection of songs that stirred a fire in the very pit of our souls." - NME
[leave a comment] - 2009 Jethro @ Leas Cliff Hall (Thu 19 Feb 2009)
West Country comedy, very popular with people's parents...
[leave a comment] - 2009 The Cure / NME Big Gig @ O2 Arena (Thu 26 Feb 2009)
Interesting slating of last year's event here, but we will still go... SOLD OUT now, of course get tickets here...
[leave a comment]- NME Big Gig 2009 / The Cure support actsLine up according to various sources (including last.fm) is The Cure, Justice, Foals, and Crystal Castles so far. The supports don't seem up to the standard of last year at the moment. UPDATE: Crystal Castles and White Lies will be joining headliners The Cure to play at the NME Big Gig on February 26 next year. The bands will play before Robert Smith and co's 90-minute headline set with ANOTHER huge band set to play on the bill due to be announced soon Hmm, hope it really is a big band, pr -
- The Cure / NME Awards Big Gig ticketsNot Folkestone, not even that local, but a fairly easy journey from Folkestone to the O2 Arena, one we're making, I'd hate for you to miss out too. It's The Cure, and they're headlining the NME poll winners party type thing. Officially sold out, but you can still get tickets here at not a bad price at all, standing around the 53 quid mark, seating in all areas cheaper. Similar deals on ebay too. Support possibly from White Lies and Crystal Castles, though the rumours do keep changing, there ar -
- Seven second pintIndigo2 at the O2 Arena are boasting a fast pint: "7 second pint" fast-pour technology at both of the large bars, quality air conditioning and more toilets per audience member than any other venue of comparable size. Do you think that bodes well for getting a quality drink anywhere when we go to The Cure next month? What do they serve at the bar at the O2? It used to be that all you could get was Carling, and I think I'd rather not drink than drink that, but that was when they sponsored ever -
- Lordy early start tomorrowOff to Munich with work, and only just looked at my travel itinerary... been put on a 11am flight from Heathrow, which means getting the train from Folkestone before 6.30! This means getting up before I've even gone to bed! Barely time to watch Antiques Roadshow! Goodnight. -
- Never mind the inaugurationFranz Ferdinand are the final support act for The Cure / NME Big Gig that we're off to in a few weeks, it says here, result! Tickets here. Tickets, concert tickets, gig tickets, more ticket info to go here -
- Got my Cure ticketsNot sure they are the standing tickets I thought I was getting though, hmm... Looks like we are up in the gods in fact from the seating plan here, Block 419, Level 4, Row T. how did I get that so wrong then? Off to check my confirmation email... It's probably for the best with Clare being fairly heavily pregnant and that, she was concerned about being bumped and not being able to sit down, but I am still confused... Ordered the tickets AGES ago from Ticktmaster and was positive somehow that I -
- Running times for The Cure next weekDoors - 18:30 White Lies - 18:50 Interval - 19:20 Crystal Castles - 19:35 Interval - 20:10 Franz Ferdinand - 20:25 Interval - 21:10 The Cure - 21:30 Finish - 23:00 Hoped there would be a surprise special guest snuck on to the bill, never thought it would be The Doors! Things I found out this week - White Lies and Crystal Castles are both managed by the same company as Franz Ferdinand, the management company that are part of Channelfly. Tickets, concert tickets, gig tickets, -
- PLEASE NOTE Seats located on Level 4 (Upper Tier, Upper Bowl) are not recommended for those who have a fear of heightsWas talking to a friend yesterday who was too afraid to stand up when she went to the O2 because her seat was too high up. I'm sure it won't be that bad, I am building it up a bit for comic effect, but crikey. Also: Please note there are planned engineering works due to take place on a number of weekends on the Jubilee line. This may affect your transport to the show. You are strongly advised to check the TFL website for updates Does not affect us, we have prebooked parking. Ticketless park -
- Come fly with meThis is great, just saw it on popbitch, a video camera fitted to a remote controlled plane and some excellent flying skills: Countdown, twenty four hours and we'll be at the gig. I would say we'll be at our annual gig, but I'm going to TWO (count 'em) this year, off to Goldie Lookin' Chain in a few weeks too. It's all go, it's like my London glory days... I like to check out this page on last.fm to see if there are updates regarding the gig, and I learned from there that nme's ticket shop -
- Would have had a better view from Google EarthBeen too busy at work today to think about writing up last night's Cure gig, but for starters here's the view from our seats: Even worse than I though :-( No time to write more now, dinner is ready, watching a bit of Question of Sport and then rugby, and then Lost, and then maybe even Life too, what a great evening we have planned! Who needs going out? -
- Still no review of The Cure thenHad a good time at the gig, though as previously mentioned our seats were shocking. I'm not a fan of big gigs like that anyway, but would prefer not to go again than to be stuck at the back like that. Check the block you're being offered before confirming your tickets, if you're up on the top level I seriously recommend passing. Nice journey to the dome, it's well located for people coming in from Kent. The lobby type area is quite impressive too, it's a lot like being in Bluewater though. I g -
- 2009 Shockwaves NME Awards Big Gig - Featuring The Cure @ O2 Arena (Thu 26 Feb 2009)
Franz Ferdinand supporting, sold out tickets here still...
[leave a comment] - 2009 NME Awards Big Gig in London @ O2 Arena (Thu 26 Feb 2009)
Sold out tickets here still...
[leave a comment] - 2009 An Evening of Clairvoyance with Colin Fry @ Leas Cliff Hall (Tue 3 Mar 2009)
I'm a medium, it says so on my pants.
[leave a comment] - 2009 Joss Stone @ Dover Town Hall (Maison Dieu) (Wed 4 Mar 2009)
In Connaught Hall, not in the appropriately named Stone Hall then. Is this a bit of a low key homecoming show for Joss Stone?
[leave a comment] - 2009 Month of Music! @ Quarterhouse (Fri 6 Mar 2009)
"From folk to rock, pop to indie and electronica to jazz, whatever your tastes we want you to come and help us celebrate Quarterhouse's first month!" stay tuned for details. Local bands is my guess, please let me be wrong. Let the Smith reunion begin!
[leave a comment]- Month of Music at the QuarterhouseOh not actually a Month of music (though you can win a guitar there), but music on Fridays and Saturdays for a month: Every Friday and Saturday evening throughout March, Quarterhouse in Tontine Street, Folkestone will host Music Month - a series of diverse music nights. Featuring a variety of bands, solo artists and musical acts, we want to showcase the type of music you can expect to see regularly at Quarterhouse. From folk to rock, pop to indie and electronica to jazz, whatever your tastes w -
- 2009 BBC Kent Introducing: 1st Birthday Party @ Quarterhouse (Fri 6 Mar 2009)
Starts the Month of Music at this brand new venue... Nick Harrison, Seven Story Down, Floors and Walls and Kids Love Lies and then acoustic sets in the bar with MC Spooka, Mr Barista, Outa City Committee and Tom Williams
[leave a comment] - 2009 Sway @ Quarterhouse (Sat 7 Mar 2009)
+ DJ 279 + Afrikan Boy Bubbz + More. Hip Hop.
[leave a comment] - 2009 Hot Leg @ The Wedgewood Rooms (Fri 13 Mar 2009)
Justin from The Darkness and his new band...
[leave a comment] - 2009 Salsa Party: Cache @ Quarterhouse (Fri 13 Mar 2009)
Join salsa-pros Mauro Casali and Eva Hurychova and local salsa club, Salsa-Asi for an evening of lessons and then the chance to strut your stuff on the dance floor to the simmering and explosive Cuban-salsa band, Cache.
[leave a comment] - 2009 Goldie Lookin' Chain @ Exeter Cavern Club (Fri 20 Mar 2009)
Heading here for a chum's birthday, see you there!
[leave a comment]- Two gigs in one year, what is going on?Not only are we off to see The Cure any day now, but I just got tix for Goldie Lookin' Chain in Exeter for chum Nic's birthday. This is two gigs, that I am going to, in the same year! It's a 90's revival! Tickets, concert tickets, gig tickets, more ticket info to go here -
- Surveillance societyBad Google street view, you can't be monitoring us the whole time! I'm glad people with the moral fibre of the Evening Standard are standing up to Google. I went to Paddington at the weekend. It wasn't my destination, just a stop off on my way to Exeter. Had a fabulous time, hectic flying visit for Nic P's 35th birthday. We went to see the Goldie Lookin' Chain at Exeter Cavern and they were surprisingly good, all the new material sounded good to me. Obviously it's much of the same, if you d -
- 2009 Shhh! Silent Disco @ Quarterhouse (Fri 20 Mar 2009)
Is this one of those where you all get headphones? A flash mob type thing, how modern!
[leave a comment] - 2009 3 Daft Monkeys @ Quarterhouse (Sat 21 Mar 2009)
[Cornish folk rock trio, plus Lucy Kitt, Syd Arthur and Amber Room.
[leave a comment] - 2009 Mother's Day! @ The Hermitage (Sun 22 Mar 2009)
Obviously it's mother's day everywhere, but this looks like a nice place...
[leave a comment]- BYOB promotion at the HermitageA great opportunity to pick yourselves up a spectacular bottle of wine from Waitrose and have it with your dinner! High living at a reduced price: Promotion: For the whole month of April - you can bring your own bottle of wine! We will charge only GBP6.00 for corkage Don't forget that we are open for Mother's Day on March 22nd, please book now, so you won't be disappointed. Website: thehermitagerestaurant.com -
- 2009 Goldie Lookin' Chain LIVE @ Dingwalls (Tue 24 Mar 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Young Liars Club: Dead Kids @ Quarterhouse (Fri 27 Mar 2009)
London band, Dead Kids, are led by charismatic front-man Mike Title and play a violently intense style of keyboard-driven new wave/post-punk. Supported by Koko von Napoo and Young Liars resident DJs.
[leave a comment]- Quarterhouse Month of Music announcedNew Folkestone flagship venue The Quarterhouse has announced it's Month of Music: FRI 6 BBC KENT INTRODUCING: 1ST BIRTHDAY PARTY SAT 7 SWAY + DJ279 + AFRIKAN BOY/ BUBBZ + MORE FRI 13 SALSA NIGHT FEATURING CACHÉ SAT 14 SELLINDGE MUSIC FESTIVAL MAINSTAGE TALENT: FINAL FRI 20 SHHH! SILENT DISCO SAT 21 3 DAFT MONKEYS + SUPPORTS FRI 27 DEAD KIDS + KOKO VON NAPOO/DJs SAT 28 ROBERT MITCHELL TRIO So get along! All sounds a little bit expensive to me, I guess I'm just out of touch w -
- 2009 Orange Street Music: Robert Mitchell Trio @ Quarterhouse (Sat 28 Mar 2009)
Twice BBC Jazz Award nominees, the Robert Mitchell Trio will perform original compositions along with arrangements by other contemporary artists including Radiohead and Massive Attack.
[leave a comment] - 2009 Lionel Richie - Meet and Greet Package @ O2 Arena (Sat 4 Apr 2009)
Born: 1949 in Tuskegee, USA Style: Pop & Soul Check out: "Endless Love" "Hello" "Say You, Say Me" Lionel Richie returns...
[leave a comment] - 2009 Ricky Gervais in London @ Arts Depot (Thu 9 Apr 2009)
Ricky Gervais tickets for 09/04/2009
[leave a comment] - 2009 Stephen Merchant, MYSTERY GUEST HEADLINER, Simon Munnery, Tom Basden, Tim Key, Milton Jones @ Bush Hall (Fri 17 Apr 2009)
On ebay everyone's advertising it as Simon Amstell. Enjoy!
[leave a comment]- Who are we meant to assume MYSTERY GUEST HEADLINER is then?Get tickets here (as it's sold out) for Stephen Merchant, Simon Munnery, Tom Basden, Tim Key, Milton Jones and the previously aforementioned MYSTERY GUEST HEADLINER. Sounds like a good lineup whoever it is. Found via my ROCKING new twitter ticket thing... It's got 12 followers already! AH, on ebay everyone's advertising it as Simon Amstell, not Ricky Gervais, though Ricky is in London at this time doing gigs. Tickets, concert tickets, gig tickets, more ticket info to go here -
- 2009 Stephen Merchant in London @ Bush Hall (Fri 17 Apr 2009)
Plus special mystery guest headliner apparently, who on earth could that be? No, can't think of anyone... Simon Munnery is very good, not seen any of the others though.
Whenever a show is advertised like that it's never who you think.
[leave a comment] - 2009 One-Night Stand Up! @ Quarterhouse (Sat 18 Apr 2009)
Andy Zaltzman, delivering sharp satire and comedic brilliance, the hilariously witty Dan Atkinson, with the award-winning Henry Paker as compere for the night.
[leave a comment]- What's on @ Quarterhouse, FolkestoneFollowing on from an extremely successful opening month, Quarterhouse continues to expand its programme with a fantastic host of events throughout April. From stand up comedy for adults to a trip down memory lane for all Blondie fans, Quarterhouse has something for everyone. Tickets for all events can be booked through the box office in person, on 01303 858500 or online at www.quarterhouse.co.uk 18th April One-Night Stand Up! Doors open 7.30pm - Start 8pm GBP10 / GBP8 concessions - -
- 2009 Fragile Crocodile @ The Kelsey Arms (Sat 18 Apr 2009)
3 Piece Hard Rock Band. 8pm Free
[leave a comment]- FragileFragile crocodile I wholeheartedly recommend seeing!! Great melodies....Little Girl in a yellow smock to name but a few..... this threesome play hard rock like it should be heard, rough, dirty and melodic!! Go see!!!! -
- 2009 Ricky Gervais in London @ Bloomsbury Theatre (Mon 20 Apr 2009)
Ricky Gervais tickets for 20/04/2009
[leave a comment] - 2009 Ricky Gervais in London @ Bloomsbury Theatre (Tue 21 Apr 2009)
Ricky Gervais tickets for 21/04/2009
[leave a comment] - 2009 The Levellers @ Leas Cliff Hall (Thu 23 Apr 2009)
Formed: 1988 in Brighton, EnglandStyle: AlternativeCheck out: "Beautiful Day"GET ME IN! is part of Ticketmaster, the world?s largest ticketing company. Buy...
[leave a comment] - 2009 Vasa@Quarterhouse present Harbour Sounds @ Quarterhouse (Fri 24 Apr 2009)
Showcasing the best up and coming bands around, including punk rock band, More Than Normal.
[leave a comment] - 2009 Sabotage, the band @ The Firs (Fri 24 Apr 2009)
Sabotage appearing at The Firs Club from 9pm
[leave a comment] - 2009 Lonestar Comedy Club @ Lanterns (Sat 25 Apr 2009)
To book e-mail lonestarcomedy@hotmail.com or call Ian on 07771 796445
Line up for the next show
Music - Hank Foreman
Compere - Steve Allen
Newcomer - Nigel Numas
Support - Del Strain
Headline - Trevor Lock
[leave a comment]- Got our tickets for Lone Star ComedySO, off out to Lanterns tomorrow night. Got a special two for a tenner deal so sniff around, there be bargains! -
- Good night at Lone Star comedySO, here was the lineup apparently: Music - Hank Foreman Compere - Steve Allen Newcomer - Nigel Numas Support - Del Strain Headline - Trevor Lock Music was nice, made it a bit more like a proper caberet. That's what I think I'd like, old style caberets like they used to do at The Wedgewood Rooms back in the day. Let's have some plate spinners on too next time! Maybe not. Anyway, first comedy I think was Del Strain - very good, a bit frightening though, his character at least. "You're loo -
- 2009 Blondee @ Quarterhouse (Sat 25 Apr 2009)
Blondie tribute band
[leave a comment] - 2009 Jimmy Carr - Joke Technician @ Leas Cliff Hall (Thu 30 Apr 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Chambers Quiz @ Chambers (Sun 3 May 2009)
GBP100 prize!
[leave a comment] - 2009 Free Pool and Juke Box @ The Royal Standard (Sun 3 May 2009)
Enjoy a free game of pool while listening to your favourite songs on the juke box. Meat raffle drawn at 6pm.
[leave a comment] - 2009 May The Fourth Wall Be With You - QUIZ! @ Chambers (Mon 4 May 2009)
QUIZ to raise some money for Details on Facebook, people still use facebook then?
[leave a comment]- May The Fourth Wall Be With You - quiz!Double quiz action at Chambers this weekend, regular monthly quiz on the Sunday with a GBP100 prize and then another to raise money for the Fourth Wall Theatre group on the Monday. Don't think I can make the Sunday one but maybe see you at this one... In an effort to raise funds before embarking on some outstanding theatre over the Summer, Fourth Wall Theatre is looking to run a quiz this Bank Holiday Monday. The quiz will consist of questions based around music, film and theatre, and should b -
- 2009 The Specials @ Brixton Academy (Wed 6 May 2009)
SOLD OUT
[leave a comment] - 2009 Fightstar in London @ O2 Academy 2 Islington (Wed 6 May 2009)
Al Westaway, Dan Haigh, Charlie Simpson (out of BUSTED, never ever forget that), Omar Saleh Al-Abdi.
[leave a comment] - 2009 The Specials @ Brixton Academy (Thu 7 May 2009)
SOLD OUT
[leave a comment] - 2009 The Specials @ Brixton Academy (Fri 8 May 2009)
SOLD OUT
[leave a comment] - 2009 Al Murray @ O2 Arena (Sat 9 May 2009)
Pub Landlord
[leave a comment] - 2009 The Specials @ Brixton Academy (Mon 11 May 2009)
SOLD OUT
[leave a comment] - 2009 The Specials in London @ Brixton Academy (Mon 11 May 2009)
Tickets available here from getmein.com even though it's sold out. Good luck!
[leave a comment] - 2009 The Specials @ Brixton Academy (Tue 12 May 2009)
SOLD OUT
[leave a comment] - 2009 Nickelback in Manchester @ MEN Arena Manchester (Fri 22 May 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Variety Lives In Canterbury With Arthur Smith @ Gulbenkian Theatre (Sat 23 May 2009)
Arthur Smith - Ian Shaw - Carrie Quinlan & Steve Nallon. 7.45pm GBP15
[leave a comment] - 2009 Beyonce "I AM...FIERCE" ON STAGE PACKAGE @ O2 Arena (Mon 25 May 2009)
On stage!
[leave a comment] - 2009 Beyonce "I AM...FIERCE" - ON-STAGE Package @ O2 Arena (Tue 26 May 2009)
Be on stage with Beyonce, and only just under A GRAND!!!
[leave a comment] - 2009 ACOUSFEST @ The Office (Wed 27 May 2009)
ACOUSFEST is back on WED MAY 27TH @ the office bar in folkestone with live music from LONGSPOON,ALEX WILSON & MARK HOWARD 7-10pm
[leave a comment] - 2009 Sandgate Comedy Club @ The Sandgate Hotel (Thu 28 May 2009)
The last Thursday of every month, 7pm-11pm at Folkestone's famous Sandgate Comedy Club
[leave a comment]- missing gig infoA date for your diary - the last Thursday of every month, 7pm-11pm at Folkestone's famous Sandgate Comedy Club Thursday 28th May 2009 featuring... Ali Cook Ali performs magic with a mischievous and surreal attitude. He has written and performed seven of his own TV series in the last few years. Star of Channel 4's Dirty Tricks. "Funny, sharp and interesting. A real rising star" - Christian O'Connell Virgin Radio "The next big thing" - The Sunday Times See Ali's website for m - Ray
- 2009 Nickelback - Gold Reserved Rockstar Package @ O2 Arena (Thu 28 May 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Nickelback @ O2 Arena (Thu 28 May 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Ricky Gervais @ Theatre Royal Winchester (Fri 29 May 2009)
Trying out some new material in a show called Work In Progress - enjoy!
[leave a comment]- Ricky Gervais ticketsWoo, after my call for tickets for Ricky Gervais (my sister was very keen to see him in Winchester) there is a full tour including Portsmouth Guildhall (6th, 7th, and 8th of October). So that works out well for everyone then! He's also doing Glasgow, Oxford, Newcastle, Ipswich, Manchester, Bournemouth, Birmingham, Sheffield, Blackpool, and Brighton. JESUS, BLACKPOOL, NO! No London dates yet, guessing it will be a residency at the O2 Arena eventually though... Not available on ticketmaster yet -
- 2009 enid @ Bush Hall (Fri 29 May 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Nickelback - Platinum Pit Rockstar Package @ Sheffield Arena (Fri 29 May 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Nickelback in Sheffield @ Sheffield Arena (Fri 29 May 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Clothes swap @ Quarterhouse (Sat 30 May 2009)
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- 2009 Britney Spears @ O2 Arena (Wed 3 Jun 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Britney Spears - Ringside Seating Package @ O2 Arena (Wed 3 Jun 2009)
Would you look at the price of these puppies! Best way to get up close and personal with La Spears though...
[leave a comment] - 2009 Britney Spears @ O2 Arena (Wed 3 Jun 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Britney Spears in London @ O2 Arena (Wed 3 Jun 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Britney Spears @ O2 Arena (Thu 4 Jun 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Britney Spears - Ringside Seating Package @ O2 Arena (Thu 4 Jun 2009)
Would you look at the price of these puppies! Best way to get up close and personal with La Spears though...
[leave a comment] - 2009 Katherine Jenkins @ Bedgebury Pinetum (Sun 7 Jun 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Beyonce "I Am...Beyonce" Meet and Greet Package @ O2 Arena (Mon 8 Jun 2009)
Would you look at the price of these??? Beyonce meet and greet
[leave a comment] - 2009 BODY WORLDS & The Mirror of Time @ O2 Arena (Fri 12 Jun 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Sex Pistols tribute @ Quarterhouse (Sat 13 Jun 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Lee Hurst @ Quarterhouse (Fri 19 Jun 2009)
Haven't seen much publicity for this. Hurst is good!
[leave a comment] - 2009 Britain's Got Talent @ Wembley Arena (Sun 21 Jun 2009)
Need tickets even though it's sold out? This is you!
[leave a comment] - 2009 Derren Brown - Enigma @ Adelphi Theatre (Mon 22 Jun 2009)
Derren Brown's "mind reader" show has been described as a "mind-blowing experience" and won the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment.
[leave a comment] - 2009 Frog and Frigate Reunion @ The Frog and Frigate (Fri 26 Jun 2009)
Derek is back! When I say reunion I mean people who used to go there in the late '80s. Hmm actually I'm still in touch with all those people. Well maybe see you there... 10pm - 3am
[leave a comment]- The Frog and Frigate reunionThere's no danger of anyone reading this and knowing what I'm on about and not knowing about this as you would have been copied in to the same email, but ooh look, Derek back at the Frog and Frigate! There will be a Frog and Frigate reunion party on Friday 26th June from 10pm until 3am and Derek will be playing. Hopefully a lot of the old faces will turn out for this so I know we've mentioned that we ought to go up sometime and I think this would be the best night. I actually went last Fr -
- Don't forget it's an old school night at the Frog and Frigate tomorrowSome people are calling it a reunion, but I think it's going to be more like one of those "songs from the war" type nights that they have at the Leas Cliff Hall. Doesn't start until 10pm, lordy, we used to go at about 6pm back in the day... Hmm, they used to do real ale when we used to go, I remember seeing their home brew at one pound a pint. From this site looks like that's no longer the case. I might as well drive if the alternative is drinking that crap! Anyway, hope to see you there. -
- Maybe I'll make it to the NEXT Frog and Frigate reunion...Started to panic about the night out down The Frog. I would be leaving Clare and Harry for a long time, and be too far away from them and not able to get back in a hurry. Thought just staying in Fareham would be the better option and I'd be home earlier. A mistake. Started in The Fareham with Andy, then on to Indian Cottage where we met Dave and Bunsen, then on to Clinkers where we thought it was rock night. It wasn't, rock night is Saturday, it felt like a Saturday and that confused me. It was -
- 2009 Derren Brown - Enigma @ Adelphi Theatre (Fri 26 Jun 2009)
Derren Brown's mind reader show has been described as a "mind-blowing experience" and won the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment.
[leave a comment] - 2009 CAMRA and K&ESR Real Ale and Cider Festival @ Tenterden Station (Sat 27 Jun 2009)
From 10.30am, featuring 3 bands (Carnelian, Rob & Sheldon and Pass The Cat) and morris dancing!
[leave a comment]- Real Ale and Cider Festival at Tenterden Station27th June, bands and morris dancing, details on kesr.org.uk -
- 2009 Free lone star comedy @ The Three Mariners (Sat 27 Jun 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Spinal Tap - Hot Ticket Package @ Wembley Arena (Tue 30 Jun 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Spinal Tap : Wembley Concert Club Bar Package, Folksmen @ Wembley Arena (Tue 30 Jun 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Blur @ Hyde Park (Fri 3 Jul 2009)
Blur - Grandstand Seats
[leave a comment] - 2009 School fete @ Aldington Primary School (Sat 4 Jul 2009)
Is this the one that TV's Paul O'Grady is opening? Have definitely seen a sign up locally threatening just such an occurrence...
[leave a comment] - 2009 Madonna - Sticky and Sweet Tour - VIP Experience @ O2 Arena (Sat 4 Jul 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Madonna - Sticky and Sweet Tour - Hot Ticket Package @ O2 Arena (Sat 4 Jul 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Madonna - Sticky and Sweet Tour @ O2 Arena (Sat 4 Jul 2009)
VIP experience no less!
[leave a comment] - 2009 Hop Farm Festival in Kent @ The Hop Farm (Sat 4 Jul 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 The Hop Farm 2009 - Day Ticket @ The Hop Farm (Sat 4 Jul 2009)
Hop Farm Festival tickets for 05/07/2009
[leave a comment] - 2009 Hop Farm Festival in Kent @ The Hop Farm (Sun 5 Jul 2009)
Hop Farm Festival tickets for 05/07/2009
[leave a comment] - 2009 The Hop Farm 2009 - Weekend Ticket @ The Hop Farm (Sun 5 Jul 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 The Hop Farm 2009 - Day Ticket @ The Hop Farm (Sun 5 Jul 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Michael McIntyre @ Black Box (Thu 9 Jul 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Kinky Kent Munch! @ The Castle Inn (Fri 10 Jul 2009)
Fetish night in the back room "semi private"...
[leave a comment]- Aargh, I just missed "Kinky Kent Munch, Folkestone"Kinky Kent Munch, Folkestone We will be meeting in The Castle Inn again for the seventh Folkestone Munch. Last time over 30 people came along and we all had a great evening. As you walk in from the street, go into the lounge bar (NOT the Dungeon Bar!!), and we have a large area furthest from the bar, but we'll have an A to Z of Kent map book and a teddy bear in bondage on our table, to help everybody find us. Its a semi private area so this is good, and they are happy to have a group using it. -
- 2009 Leonard Cohen @ Mercedes-Benz World and Brooklands Museum (Sat 11 Jul 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Sittingbourne UK Paper Band @ The Leas Bandstand (Sun 12 Jul 2009)
2.30pm
[leave a comment] - 2009 Gravesend Borough Band @ The Leas Bandstand (Sun 19 Jul 2009)
2pm
[leave a comment] - 2009 Dinosaur Planet @ The Wilmington (Tue 21 Jul 2009)
MJ Hibbett's Edinburgh Fringe preview...
[leave a comment]- Dinosaur Planet!MJ Hibbett is hitting the Edinburgh Fringe again! Dinosaur Planet Performance Dates: Tuesday July 21 2009, 8pm The Wilmington Arms, 69 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RL Press Launch, with Chris T-T's Improvised Piano Recital GBP5.00 admittance Friday August 7 2009, 7pm Saturday August 8 2009, 7pm Sunday August 9 2009, 7pm Monday August 10 2009, 7pm Wednesday August 12 2009, 7pm Thursday August 13 2009, 7pm Friday August 14 2009, 3.30pm Saturday August 15 2009, 3.30pm -
- Dinosaur Planet TrailerTrailer for MJ Hibbett's Edinburgh show: See Dates and venue info, though looks like there's an extra show too: Thursday July 16 2009, 7.30pm Lee Rosy's, 17 Broad Street, Nottingham, NG1 3AJ tickets GBP2.00 on the door Tuesday July 21 2009, 8.00pm The Wilmington Arms, 69 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RL (Press Launch, with Chris T-T's Improvised Piano Recital) tickets HERE Friday August 7 to Monday August 10 2009, 7pm Wednesday August 12 to Thursday August 13 2009, 7pm Friday -
- 2009 Young Fathers @ Quarterhouse (Thu 23 Jul 2009)
An all ages show, age 13 - 19, please bring ID.
[leave a comment] - 2009 SIDESHOW @ Chambers (Fri 24 Jul 2009)
THIS FRIDAY 245/7 @ THE CHAMBERS, FOLKESTONE - SIDEWAYS RECORDINGS PRESENT SIDESHOW - DJS ALIEN FM & THOM NORTON 8PM FREE ENTRY...........
[leave a comment] - 2009 Lone Star Comedy Club @ Lanterns (Sat 25 Jul 2009)
Compere - Elis James
Support - Tony Cowards
Headline - Christian Reilly
[leave a comment] - 2009 The Living Room @ La Vue (Fri 31 Jul 2009)
Lineup - SYD ARTHUR, ANDYSHADES, HEAL THE LAST STAND + SUPPORT
[leave a comment]- Living Room at The ViewA new event from Tony King, I thought that bar was called La Vue though AND I thought bar below was the one below Kalala? I really haven't a clue have I? Greetings from Tony King Hi all, I would like to announce and invite you and your friends to the launch party of an exciting bi-monthly event 'The Living Room', featuring great music from near and far. Attached is a poster in jpeg format detailing the evening but for those who may not be able to veiw it the details are as follows; -
- 2009 Folkestone Festival @ Folkestone Festival site (Sat 1 Aug 2009)
One day festival on the still-un-redeveloped Rotunda land, see you there! Get your tickets from the LCH, artists include Feeder, Ash, and Gary Numan.
[leave a comment]- Folkestone Festival!On the Rotunda land on the 1st August! Odd announcement what with the Zoo fest deciding not to go ahead. All power to this one, let's support it and please no-one send out misleading press releases slagging them off! Email or twitter me for the address to send the free tickets to! Feeder, Ash, Gary Numan, Hundred Reasons, Kids In Glass Houses, Attack! Attack!, Sonic Boom Six & In Case Of Fire hit the Kent coast this summer for a one-day music festival by local promoters Hevy. Folkesto -
- Folkestone Festival is looking good!Bit of a retro lineup among the headliners of Folkestone Festival but that's exactly what's needed to get the thirty somethings buying tickets I think. Looking forward to this. Artists so far include Feeder, Ash, Gary Numan, Hundred Reasons, Kids In Glass Houses, Attack! Attack!, Sonic Boom Six & In Case Of Fire. Will be a smaller festival than either of the big local rivals (the planned but cancelled show at Port Lympne or the Hop Farm), not sure how it compares to Supergrass at Sellindge -
- Pay day today (probably) don't forget your Folkestone Festival ticketsGet them here, while you've got the cash. And I can't even make a commission on these! Tickets, concert tickets, gig tickets, more ticket info to go here -
- Anyone going to Folkestone "Hevy" Festival?Just realised, it's only in two weeks, and I don't know anyone who is going... Feeder, Ash, Gary Numan, Hundred Reasons, Kids In Glass Houses, Attack! Attack!, Sonic Boom Six & In Case Of Fire hit the Kent coast this summer for a one-day music festival by local promoters Hevy. Hevy Music Festival • Folkestone Seafront (CT20 1PU) Saturday 1st August 2009 • Gates Open 1pm • Tickets GBP48 • On Sale Friday 24th April Buy tickets online at hevy.co.uk or in person from the Leas Cliff Hall, -
- Tickets for Folkestone Hevy festival on EbayTwo tickets, 62 quid... is this someone trying to make a profit? What price will they end up at? -
- 2 Folkestone Festival tickets went for 75 quid on ebay See them here. So no touting to be had just yet. Only a week left to get yours, see http//www.hevy.co.uk or call in to the Leas Cliff Hall... - pauly
- Don't forget Folkestone Festival this weekend!See hevy.co.uk for details, Gary Numan, Ash, Feeder, Hundred Reasons, etc! See you there! tickets from hevy.co.uk or The Leas Cliff Hall box office -
- Training day yesterdayBit busy to blog these days unfortunately :-( Was in training at Port Lympne yesterday, not training how to be a zookeeper or anything, it's just where we held a training day. Nice, rubbish lunch for me though, basically lettuce sandwiches. Did have margarine of some sort in it, I can only assume it was vegan as they knew (and was why I got lettuce when everyone else got chicken drumsticks, spring rolls, potato wedges etc). Was tempted to nip round the animal cages see what their food was like. -
- Pay day!You might still get advanced tickets from the Leas Cliff Hall, otherwise there will be a ticket office on site, so pay on the door. If you're lucky enough to work for Holiday Extras there's a very special deal available from the social club too. Here's the run down, who's playing: The mighty Feeder will be headlining the main stage at this year's Hevy Music Festival, topping an awesome line-up also featuring Ash, Gary Numan, Hundred Reasons, The Blackout (replacing Kids In Glass Houses), Attac -
- The best day of allNot just pay day today, but it's every-three-monthly profit share day too! Clare knew this I think, has been shopping in Waitrose with her bro and bought us a splendid looking bottle of vino collapso for this evening Château Maris Vieilles Vignes 2007 Minervois Cru La Livinière kind of a French mostly shiraz. I don't hold with this biodynamism myself but everything else about it is appealing. Festival tomorrow, I have a pass out for a few hours. Not planning to watch much of Feeder headlining, -
- Nice day so far...It's meant to turn bad today, I expect it will just in time for us to arrive at Folkestone Festival later. Not going until after tea, and if the weather is bad we'll be coming straight home again. Only Dom and I going, Clare and Harry are staying in with her mum, hope they don't raid my good wine... Only Dom and I going, we were meant to be three but someone else doesn't fancy it. After I went to the effort to get him a free ticket! Off for a bit of a walk now, check out an aerial view of the -
- SPOTTED: Grant Nicholas out of FeederChecking in to The Burlington (@burlingtonhotel). Might be indiscreet of me to point that out but I'm sure they don't mind. Anyone who likes Feeder must already be at the Hevy Festival anyway, they're not going to turn up there now hounding him. Maybe they'll be serenading outside his window later, it all kicks out by 11pm. Maybe I'll be there serenading him after a few drinks! Maybe not though. It's raining a bit here, keeping an eye on hevy updates on twitter to see if I might want a coat or -
- Hevy a (damp) success!So the first annual Hevy festival came to pass, and I think it was a success! Concerns about the weather and choice of booze inside the arena stopped us heading in too early, so stopped for a couple of drinks on the way. Chambers very quiet as expected, but The View was very busy - some sort of fringe music event going on there. Very pleasant in The View with the front windows opened right up, will have to give that place another chance. Festival not heaving when we got in, but a fair crowd. W - fg
- Hevy fest: GOODWent to that festival in Folkestone on Saturday, official review here. Good as a freebie, would have been a lot better if the weather had played fair. NICE to be at a festival watching a band in the rain (stay with me) and then to be walking back to the flat after and not squishing around looking for a tent. You may have seen my semi-drunken twitterings from the event itself, thought I was definitely not squiffy at all but maybe that pear cider is more potent than it first appears... Tried to -
- 2009 Rattlaz Jazz Band @ The Leas Bandstand (Sun 2 Aug 2009)
2pm
[leave a comment] - 2009 Tilbury Brass Band @ The Leas Bandstand (Sun 9 Aug 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 U2 @ Wembley Stadium (Fri 14 Aug 2009)
Formed: 1976 in Dublin, Ireland Style: Alternative Pop / Rock Check out: 'Pride' 'Get On Your Boots' 'Vertigo' 'Magnificent' 'Unknown Caller' 'No Line...
[leave a comment] - 2009 Talent show @ Starbucks (Sat 15 Aug 2009)
In Bouverie place anyway, details...
[leave a comment] - 2009 Ricky Gervais @ Edinburgh Playhouse (Tue 25 Aug 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Ricky Gervais in Edinburgh @ Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre (Tue 25 Aug 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 A BOOT FAIR WITH A DIFFERENCE! @ Capel Village Hall (Sun 6 Sep 2009)
Garage sale safari, 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
Buy your ‘MAP’ for 50p from the Village Hall, Lancaster Avenue on the day, or at the Farmers Market on 2nd, to find all the Garage Sales in the Village...
[leave a comment] - 2009 Comedy at Escondido @ Escondido (Thu 10 Sep 2009)
Four great Comedians hosted by Amused Moose Finalist Mark Simmons
This event is open to customers over the age of 16.
A table service for drinks will be available whilst the comedians are performing
[leave a comment]- Comedy at EscondidoFood, drink and comedy at Escondido on 10th September at 19:30 to 23:00 The cost is GBP19.95 per person and as this is priced by Escondido it cannot be discounted. A superb Mexican meal followed by top Stand up Comedy What is on the menu? Nachos, Fajitas (Chicken, Duck, Mushroom and Spinach) plus a jug of Sangria What is on the Comedy Menu? Four great Comedians hosted by Amused Moose Finalist Mark Simmons To book - Tickets are available at Escondido, by e mailing sandgate@escondi -
- 2009 Coldplay - Standing & Level 1 Unreserved Seats @ Wembley Stadium (Fri 18 Sep 2009)
And probably either JAY-Z or Girls Aloud...
[leave a comment] - 2009 Coldplay - Club Wembley Packages @ Wembley Stadium (Fri 18 Sep 2009)
And probably either JAY-Z or Girls Aloud...
[leave a comment] - 2009 Coldplay in London @ Wembley Stadium (Fri 18 Sep 2009)
And probably either JAY-Z or Girls Aloud...
[leave a comment] - 2009 Coldplay - Club Wembley Packages @ Wembley Stadium (Sat 19 Sep 2009)
And probably either JAY-Z or Girls Aloud...
[leave a comment] - 2009 Coldplay - Standing & Level 1 Unreserved Seats @ Wembley Stadium (Sat 19 Sep 2009)
And probably either JAY-Z or Girls Aloud...
[leave a comment] - 2009 Coldplay - Seated @ Wembley Stadium (Sat 19 Sep 2009)
And probably either JAY-Z or Girls Aloud...
[leave a comment]- Coldplay with Girls Aloud???Is this a joke? Coldplay are playing Wembley with Girls Aloud! This is a far cry from their days at the Barfly, and doesn't really make much sense to me... Jay-Z is supporting on other dates too. Here's what Club Wembley are offering as a package, for GBP165 or GBP259 Diamond Package Information " Level 1 Bobby Moore Club Reserved Seats " Beer/Wine/Soft Drinks pre Main Act " Hot and Cold Assisted Service Buffet pre Main Act " Exclusive Diamond Lounge dining area " Relaxed Lounge Styl -
- Speaking of things gigographicI kind of was earlier, mentioned my gigography, was I really never at a gig at this week in history? Doesn't sound very likely, I think something's gone wrong. The dinner is on, I have a good twenty minutes to investigate before Clare gets in from work. Thank you to the person who bought two "Club Wembley" tickets for Coldplay following my ooh look at all the stuff you get post from a couple of days ago. Cost to you, GBP330.80, commission to me a measly fifty pence again. To be honest, I'd be -
- 2009 Coldplay in London @ Wembley Stadium (Sat 19 Sep 2009)
And probably either JAY-Z or Girls Aloud...
[leave a comment] - 2009 Living room @ La Vue (Fri 25 Sep 2009)
Four bands
[leave a comment]- Living Room at The View 25th SeptemberGreetings from Tony King Hi all, I would like to invite you and your friends to 'The Living Room', featuring great music from near and far in a relaxing venue. Attached is a couple of posters in jpeg format detailing the evening but for those who may not be able to veiw it the details are as follows; (Please contact me if you need posters in a higher resolution.) DATE: Fri 25th Sept, Doors open 7.30pm VENUE: The bar below, The View, 6-8 Aston House, West Terrace, Folkestone CT201TH...... -
- 2009 Orbital @ Brixton Academy (Fri 25 Sep 2009)
Orbital tickets for 25/09/2009
[leave a comment] - 2009 Quiz Night at the Drum Inn @ The Drum Inn (Thu 1 Oct 2009)
Quiz Night at the Drum Inn, Stanford North. 7.30 Thursday 1st October – this Thursday.
[leave a comment]- Quiz night at the Drum Inn, Thursday 1st OctShort notice, but enjoy if you go it is for charity... a fish supper as a prize is an odd one, unless you're pretty confident of winning won't you eat before you go? Or are they hoping to sell a meal to everyone who doesn't win? Oh, I guess you don't have to eat your prize on the night... The food in The Drum is good. Ray and his team of question setters are working hard to get everything finalised so it promises to be a fun evening. Michael and Suzi (landlords of the Drum) are kindly providin -
- 2009 Free comedy @ The Three Mariners (Sun 4 Oct 2009)
Free comedy at the Three Mariners in Hythe on Sunday October 4th from 8pm. Eight newcomers appearing - arrive early - it will be packed!
[leave a comment] - 2009 Ricky Gervais @ Portsmouth Guildhall (Tue 6 Oct 2009)
Ricky Gervais is on tour! And we're going! Actually we're going on the 8th, don't see those online yet though...
[leave a comment]
- Oh yeah Ricky Gervais tickets available nowTickets for 6th October or 7th October. Plus as previously mention all those other towns. Seriously though, even he's not worth going to Blackpool for. -
- Got our Ricky Gervais tickets, 8th OctoberSounds like the 6th and 7th are already sold out, they all sprung up pretty quickly on getmein so I guess it's all touts and so on that got in so quickly. See you there! Tickets, concert tickets, gig tickets, more ticket info to go here -
- Weekend treatsTrying again, after my browser crash fiasco, will undoubtedly miss detail this time as I'm bored of writing the same thing. Yes even more bored than you are of reading it! Had a great weekend, here are the highlights. Took some time to stop and think "this is really cool" and appreciate the things I was doing, isn't it nice to do that, even the fairly ordinary things? Just wanted to express how many highlights there were to this weekend just gone. This is roughly in order the highlights happene -
- 2009 Ricky Gervais @ Portsmouth Guildhall (Wed 7 Oct 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Ricky Gervais in Portsmouth @ Portsmouth Guildhall (Wed 7 Oct 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Pixies @ Brixton Academy (Fri 9 Oct 2009)
The Pixies
[leave a comment]- Pixies tickets!The Pixies 01/10/09 and 02/10/09 GBP44.2 - 54.8 Olympia Theatre, Dublin (or tout it), then to the UK: Pixies 04/10/09 GBP71.50 Glasgow SECC Pixies 06/10/09 GBP73.70 Brixton Academy Pixies 07/10/09 GBP75.00 Brixton Academy Pixies 08/10/09 GBP58.95 Brixton Academy Pixies 09/10/09 GBP121.00 Brixton Academy All sold out at the original GBP30, hence those odd prices - you're buying direct from touts other fans. Or, why not try Pixies in Paris on the 15th October under a tonne at Le Z -
- 2009 Tea for the Wicked Reunion Gig @ Louis Armstrong (Sat 10 Oct 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Folkestone Literary Festival 2009 preview @ Quarterhouse (Thu 29 Oct 2009)
special festival preview evening will take place on Thursday, October 29 at 5.30pm at Quarterhouse, where actress Leslie Caron will talk about her life. This will be followed by a screening of the 1958 film Gigi in which she starred
[leave a comment] - 2009 Frog and Frigate reopening party! @ The Frog and Frigate (Fri 30 Oct 2009)
(apparently, I heard it on Twitter)
UPDATE: Didn't happen, did not get fire risk insurance or something.
[leave a comment]- Frog and Frigate reopening party!Apparently there is one, will not see you there though, it is next Friday 30th October. This is in Southampton, not a town I usually talk about. Enjoy if you are going... -
- 2009 Alcazaba @ Quarterhouse (Sat 31 Oct 2009)
Alcazaba – Cross culture musical experience
Combined influences of Islamic, Arabic, Spanish and Indian musical traditions.
Saturday 31st October, 7:30pm – QuarterHouse, Tontine Street, Folkestone, CT20 1JR
Adults GBP10
Concessions and Students GBP
[leave a comment] - 2009 Halloween Party @ Chambers (Sat 31 Oct 2009)
Fancy Dress
[leave a comment] - 2009 Pink - Seated @ NIA Birmingham (Sat 31 Oct 2009)
Pink - Standing
[leave a comment] - 2009 The Gents @ Number 11 (Sun 1 Nov 2009)
contemporary songs, from Kylie to Tickets, concert tickets, gig tickets, more ticket info to go here, in a mash up of styles incorporating the cockney knees up, gypsy punk and boogie-woogie piano with full audience participation! Drinks and bar snacks served all night and kazoos
[leave a comment]- The Gents play Number 11 this sunday (1st Nov)Sunday 1st November - The Gents play Number Eleven The Gents perform contemporary songs, from Kylie to Nirvana, in a mash up of styles incorporating the cockney knees up, gypsy punk and boogie-woogie piano with full audience participation! Drinks and bar snacks will be served all night and kazoos will be provided for audiance participation. Open from 6.30pm – 11pm. For more details or to book a table call 01303 259 535 or email info@numberelevenfolkestone.co.uk. -
- 2009 Muse - Standing @ Sheffield Arena (Wed 4 Nov 2009)
Formed: 1997 in Teignmouth, EnglandStyle: Alternative Check out: "Black Holes and Revelations" Muse TicketsMuse UK tour tickets for Sheffield, Liverpool, Glasgow, Birmingham and 2 massive...
[leave a comment] - 2009 Alesha Dixon @ Leas Cliff Hall (Fri 6 Nov 2009)
Not my cuppa tea, but blimey sold out. Is it all the people who like her off Strictly Come Dancing bought the tickets?
[leave a comment]- Alesha Dixon also in FolkestoneHer off Strictly. You're welcome! Tickets, concert tickets, gig tickets, more ticket info to go here -
- 2009 Comedy at Escondido @ Escondido (Thu 12 Nov 2009)
From lonestar, 19.95 for comedy and food!
[leave a comment] - 2009 Motorhead in Nottingham @ Royal Concert Hall Nottingham (Mon 16 Nov 2009)
\m/ "Ace of Spades" etc \m/
[leave a comment] - 2009 The Enemy @ Leas Cliff Hall (Sun 22 Nov 2009) [leave a comment]
- http://bit.ly/7kamYW RT @jodiedoubleday I starbucks with the enemy... Not my enemy, the band http://yfrog.com/4gpltjhttp://bit.ly/7kamYW RT @jodiedoubleday I starbucks with the enemy... Not my enemy, the band http://yfrog.com/4gpltj - pauly
- 2009 The Enemy in Folkestone @ Leas Cliff Hall (Sun 22 Nov 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Grand Slam of Darts: Final in Wolverhampton @ Wolverhampton Civic Hall (Sun 22 Nov 2009)
Grand Slam of Darts: Final tickets for 22/11/2009
[leave a comment] - 2009 MITCH BENN & THE DISTRACTIONS @ Gulbenkian Theatre (Fri 27 Nov 2009)
Gulbenkian Theatre 11
[leave a comment] - 2009 ATP World Tour Final in London @ O2 Arena (Sun 29 Nov 2009) [leave a comment]
- Thanks to whoever just bought ATP World Tour ticketsHere ATP World Tour, a tennis event at the O2. High prices for tickets, someone just got some from here, the commission is excellent! Hmm, unless it was Clare bought the tickets, then I am very much down on the deal. Seems to be a good event anyway, featuring Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Andy Roddick, Juan Martin Del Potro, Jo Wilfried Tsonga, Giles Simon, and Radek Stepanek. Quite a good night last night, did our first formula feed, hoping it would help him go a bit longer be -
- 2009 Souled Out @ Deal Welfare Club (Sat 5 Dec 2009)
+ Disco
[leave a comment] - 2009 Jedward @ Chicago Rock Cafe (Mon 7 Dec 2009)
x-factor losers
[leave a comment] - 2009 New menu tasting @ Number 11 (Tue 8 Dec 2009)
An evening event giving our valued customers the opportunity to sample our new season Winter menu. Head Chef, Douglas Robertson-Ritchie will guide an intimate group of diners through each of our key dishes of the season. Diners will be advised of which
[leave a comment] - 2009 The Legendary Derek @ The Shooting Star (Sat 12 Dec 2009)
from the Frog and Frigate
[leave a comment] - 2009 LEE MACK @ Gulbenkian Theatre (Mon 14 Dec 2009)
Gulbenkian Theatre 12
[leave a comment] - 2009 Famous Ship Inn Christmas Party @ The Famous Ship Inn (Thu 17 Dec 2009)
The evening starts with carol singers at about 8, the Blue Room will take to the front bar about 9 for a night of music, fun and games.
[leave a comment] - 2009 Shed Seven @ Portsmouth Pyramids (Thu 17 Dec 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Them Crooked Vultures in London @ Hammersmith Odeon (Thu 17 Dec 2009)
Them Crooked Vultures Tickets. Yes, the rumours were true! Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age), and John Paul Jones ([artist]Led Zeppelin[
[leave a comment] - 2009 The Legendary Derek @ The Shooting Star (Fri 18 Dec 2009)
from the Frog and Frigate
[leave a comment] - 2009 Them Crooked Vultures in London @ Hammersmith Odeon (Fri 18 Dec 2009)
Them Crooked Vultures Tickets. Yes, the rumours were true! Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age), and John Paul Jones ([artist]Led Zeppelin[
[leave a comment] - 2009 Lone Star Comedy Club @ Lanterns (Sat 19 Dec 2009)
Kevin Bridges now headlining
[leave a comment]- Kevin Bridges now headlining Lone Star ComedyVery excited! We have been given Kevin Bridges for the 19th December who is massive at the moment (on Michael McIntyre road show and on Live at the Apollo soon and sold out 25 dates at Edinburgh during the Festival) See below for biography etc. This means the previous Headliner Phil Butler is now the support act! ACT NOW to secure your place even though you are invited it will still be first come served and there are only 150 places! Ian The Lanterns will have an Xmas theme; all the tabl -
- 2009 Peter Pan (Panto) @ Marlowe Theatre (Sat 19 Dec 2009)
The Marlowe Theatre brings you a spectacular version of Peter Pan for Christmas 2009 in the magical venue it deserves, a state-of-the-art, big top theatre, situated in the heart of the city at Kingsmead Coach Park, Canterbury. More dates to come
[leave a comment] - 2009 Mixed Emotions @ Deal Welfare Club (Sat 19 Dec 2009)
+ Disco
[leave a comment] - 2009 Pet Shop Boys @ O2 Arena (Mon 21 Dec 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Paul McCartney @ O2 Arena (Tue 22 Dec 2009)
Paul McCartney - Silver Hot Seat Package
[leave a comment] - 2009 Childrens Disco @ Deal Welfare Club (Sat 26 Dec 2009)
12 till 4pm
[leave a comment] - 2009 Devious Boxing Day @ Club Onyx (Sat 26 Dec 2009)
00.00 - 01.00 The Sub's
01.00 - 02.30 Just A Band
02.30 - 04.30 Yousef
04.30 - 06.00 Dirty Vegas
Lisa Pin Up will be playing in Room 2 @ 04.30 -06.00
[leave a comment]- Devious Boxing DayHi, Just to let you that advance tickets for Devious Boxing Day will be on sale until 7pm on the day. All advance ticket holders will get priority entry over people choosing to pay on the night so don't get stuck out in the cold. Just click this link for more info or to buy now deviousbox ... tbrite.com Main DJ / Set times are as follows; 00.00 - 01.00 The Sub's 01.00 - 02.30 Just A Band 02.30 - 04.30 Yousef 04.30 - 06.00 Dirty Vegas Lisa Pin Up will be playing in Room 2 @ 04.30 -
- 2009 A decadent new years eve celebration @ Number 11 (Thu 31 Dec 2009)
We'd love for you to join us at No. 11 for a decadent NYE celebration. We have a set 4 course menu priced at GBP50 per head. Douglas will be making a hearty three bird roast; other menu options include wild mushroom, chestnut and port brioche, foie gras, w
[leave a comment] - 2009 Disco @ Deal Welfare Club (Thu 31 Dec 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 New Years Eve Party @ Chambers (Thu 31 Dec 2009)
Don't need tickets in advance, just turn up (but turn up early)
[leave a comment]- Out of work already, a prematurely happy new year to you allOff to Chambers tonight, though I'm way tired for some reason so I could do with staying in. My legs are aching like I've done some exercise, which I definitely have not. Before Chambers we're going to a friend's house for a drink. All three of us were invited, but Harry's staying at Granny's so we had to take the opportunity for an old style pub night out. Didn't we? -
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- 1976 Roger Chapman @ Leas Cliff Hall (Sat 29 May 1976) [leave a comment]
- 1984 Black Flag @ Pipers Nightclub (Fri 25 May 1984)
[leave a comment]@FenlandGent Best thing I've found in that NME back issue. - on the evening of 24/5/84 Black Flag & HUSKER DU played at "Peter Pipers" in Folkestone
- Anyone know of a Folkestone venue in the '80s called Peter Pipers?@FenlandGent said on twitter: @FenlandGent Best thing I've found in that NME back issue. - on the evening of 24/5/84 Black Flag & HUSKER DU played at "Peter Pipers" in Folkestone I'm guessing it's a previous name for Pipers but anyone know for sure? I got in touch with @FenlandGent but they had no idea, they were just pleased to see a mention of their favourite bands playing a double bill like that in an old NME. Anyone out there gigging in the 1980s who might have been at this gig? -
- 1984 Petula Clark @ Leas Cliff Hall (Wed 30 May 1984) [leave a comment]
- 1985 Hawkwind @ Leas Cliff Hall (Sat 1 Jun 1985) [leave a comment]
- 1990 Little Angels @ Leas Cliff Hall (Thu 31 May 1990)
Looks like one of three visits to the Leas Cliff Hall for Toby Jepson, Bruce Dickinson (not that one), Jimmy Dickinson (later of the Younger Younger 28s et al...
[leave a comment] - 1992 PJ Harvey @ The Metronome (Thu 28 May 1992)
before she started applying makeup
[leave a comment] - 1994 Blur @ Southampton University (Sat 28 May 1994)
+ Sleeper. On the Parklife tour. Shoulda gone to this one...
[leave a comment] - 1998 The Dandy Warhols @ Electric Ballroom (Mon 1 Jun 1998)
I think my favourites the 60ft Dolls supported, and then promptly split up :-(
[leave a comment] - 2000 Gene @ The Scala (Sat 27 May 2000)
think I was at this, I wrote about it on popex
[leave a comment] - 2005 The Keith Barret Show @ Leas Cliff Hall (Sat 28 May 2005)
Contemporary comedy, award winning to I'm sure
[leave a comment] - 2006 The Chariot @ Lanterns (Fri 26 May 2006)
+ Architects + Bound By Blood + two more bands TBC
[leave a comment] - 2006 Quiz @ Chambers (Sun 28 May 2006)
What is the regular night for this quiz then..? Sort of first Sunday of the month? Or is it last Sunday? Best give them a shout to check - 01304 204759
[leave a comment] - 2007 Jazz Club @ The Grand (Thu 31 May 2007) The Jazz Club, Every Thursday at 8pm in Keppels Bar.
For more information please contact:
The Grand
The Leas
Folkestone
Kent
Tel: 01303 222 222 20:00
[leave a comment] - 2007 Colin Fry & Tony Stockwell @ Leas Cliff Hall (Fri 1 Jun 2007) [leave a comment]
- 2008 Open on Monday bank holiday @ The Hermitage (Mon 26 May 2008)
Wew are open on Monday from 10am for coffees, leaf teas, breakfasts, fixed menu, or normal - up to you
[leave a comment] - 2008 Family event - Pond dipping - explore & make day @ RSPB Dungeness Nature Reserve. (Thu 29 May 2008)
booking essential. RSPB Dungeness Reserve, Boulderwell Farm, Dungeness Road, Lydd, TN29 9PN. T. 01797-320588. 13:30-15:30
[leave a comment] - 2008 FOLKESTONE CARNIVAL CABARET NIGHT AT THE PAVILION @ The Pavilion (Thu 29 May 2008)
Venue: the Pavilion, East Cliff, Folkestone. Tickets ÂGBP20.00 Michael Jackson Tribute Night, plus Chris Wong and the Encore Dancers, with a Disco to finish the evening. Welcome Drink on Arrival and nibbles on the table. We hope you will want
[leave a comment] - 2008 FCFC presents: The General (1926 @ Silver Screen Cinema (Thu 29 May 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
[leave a comment] - 2008 Yves Langlois @ Hook and Hatchet (Thu 29 May 2008)
Superb Cajun Night, Yves Langlois back for a short time from France.This will be a great night out.
[leave a comment] - 2008 Jimmy Carr - Repeat Offender @ Leas Cliff Hall (Fri 30 May 2008) [leave a comment]
- 2008 MTV - Pimp My Ride Party @ Club Onyx (Fri 30 May 2008)
Tim Westwood live at Club Indigo, Marine Gardens, Folkestone. supported by top london DJ': Spencer Thug P Craig Jones DJ Principal Tickets: ÂGBP10 in advance or more on the door! Advance tickets Info: 07784246470 07894853964 01303-252200. Advance ti
[leave a comment] - 2008 Andy Lester's Bluetrain @ Quayside Bar (Fri 30 May 2008)
Blues. 9pm Free Entry
[leave a comment] - 2008 Lone Star Comedy @ The Tower Theatre Conversion (Sat 31 May 2008)
featuring Mitch Benn, a name off TV and that! Yes the Lone Star Comedy Club has moved here now.
[leave a comment]- Lone Star Comedy moves to the Tower TheatreThe Lone Star Comedy Club returns at a new venue – The Tower Theatre on North Road at Shorncliffe in Cheriton, near Folkestone – on Saturday May 31st with MITCH BENN, MICHAEL FABBRI, compere MAFF BROWN and a newcomer’s act. Now the home of FHODS, the Tower Theatre is currently the town’s best-kept secret and is the old Garrison Church at the Shorncliffe barracks. There are about 300 seats in the auditorium and a Full bar service. Drinks will be available before the show starts, in the interval -
- 2008 Daniel Kitson @ Gulbenkian Theatre (Sat 31 May 2008)
Stand-Up. 7.45pm
[leave a comment] - 2009 Beyonce "I AM...FIERCE" - ON-STAGE Package @ O2 Arena (Tue 26 May 2009)
Be on stage with Beyonce, and only just under A GRAND!!!
[leave a comment] - 2009 ACOUSFEST @ The Office (Wed 27 May 2009)
ACOUSFEST is back on WED MAY 27TH @ the office bar in folkestone with live music from LONGSPOON,ALEX WILSON & MARK HOWARD 7-10pm
[leave a comment] - 2009 Sandgate Comedy Club @ The Sandgate Hotel (Thu 28 May 2009)
The last Thursday of every month, 7pm-11pm at Folkestone's famous Sandgate Comedy Club
[leave a comment]- missing gig infoA date for your diary - the last Thursday of every month, 7pm-11pm at Folkestone's famous Sandgate Comedy Club Thursday 28th May 2009 featuring... Ali Cook Ali performs magic with a mischievous and surreal attitude. He has written and performed seven of his own TV series in the last few years. Star of Channel 4's Dirty Tricks. "Funny, sharp and interesting. A real rising star" - Christian O'Connell Virgin Radio "The next big thing" - The Sunday Times See Ali's website for m - Ray
- 2009 Nickelback - Gold Reserved Rockstar Package @ O2 Arena (Thu 28 May 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Nickelback @ O2 Arena (Thu 28 May 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Ricky Gervais @ Theatre Royal Winchester (Fri 29 May 2009)
Trying out some new material in a show called Work In Progress - enjoy!
[leave a comment]- Ricky Gervais ticketsWoo, after my call for tickets for Ricky Gervais (my sister was very keen to see him in Winchester) there is a full tour including Portsmouth Guildhall (6th, 7th, and 8th of October). So that works out well for everyone then! He's also doing Glasgow, Oxford, Newcastle, Ipswich, Manchester, Bournemouth, Birmingham, Sheffield, Blackpool, and Brighton. JESUS, BLACKPOOL, NO! No London dates yet, guessing it will be a residency at the O2 Arena eventually though... Not available on ticketmaster yet -
- 2009 enid @ Bush Hall (Fri 29 May 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Nickelback - Platinum Pit Rockstar Package @ Sheffield Arena (Fri 29 May 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Nickelback in Sheffield @ Sheffield Arena (Fri 29 May 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Clothes swap @ Quarterhouse (Sat 30 May 2009)
[leave a comment] - 2010 Chris Addison @ Quarterhouse (Fri 28 May 2010)
Mr Chris Addison off Bafta Award-winning comedy The Thick of It, In The Loop, Skins, Lab Rats and his own brand new 5 live show '7 day Sunday', is back with a brand new show of his critically acclaimed stand-up
[leave a comment] - 2010 Hardeep Singh Kohli - The Nearly Naked Chef @ Quarterhouse (Sat 29 May 2010)
This celebrated broadcaster, raconteur, writer and cook combines comedy with inventive cuisine in a wonderfully funny, laid back evening's entertainment
[leave a comment] - 2010 Tom Binns in... Ivan Brackenbury's Hospital Radio Remix @ Quarterhouse (Sun 30 May 2010) [leave a comment]
- 2011 Complete Vegetable Stew @ Royal Festival Hall (Fri 27 May 2011)
Part of Stewart Lee week at the Southbank Centre, sounds brilliant.
[leave a comment]- Stewart Lee's Austerity BingeThis looks ace, a kind of indoor festival curated by Stewart Lee but we unfortunately have two nights away from Harry the previous weekend so we can't do it, bah. If you can go have a good time for me. We are going to Wireless festival in July, just worked out that we can get a cheap hotel and it makes sense to so we're in there. Shame the other bands apart from Pulp aren't more to my taste but it will be a good day -
- 2011 Lost and Found in Folkestone @ Georges House Gallery (Fri 27 May 2011)
New exhibition opens today
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