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St. Edith Folk – Lighting up halls and hearts since 2013

Kemsing, Kent Kemsing is a pretty little village that remains relatively untouched by the bustle of the London commute, just 4 miles North-East of Sevenoaks. Unassumingly, it holds an absolute gem of a music venue. St. Edith Hall was built in the very early years of the 20th century and was used during the First

February BOTD Winners – Big WOW Live

Here’s another look at our favourite local artists in February… If you enjoyed discovering these artists as much as we did, help support them by giving a follow on their socials!   Flawless Carbon Charlotte Lubbock CODA – A Tribute to Led Zeppelin Harry Evans Lily Denning The Petty Thieves   Big WOW Live launches

Coming (very) Soon – Big WOW Live

The all-new talent hub for the South-East 2019 sees the launch of our exciting new project, ‘Big WOW Live‘. Big WOW Live will focus solely on live music across the south-east counties, helping to connect local artists and great venues that are scattered in abundance across the length and breadth of our beautiful little part

Heart of Kent Hospice brings first-ever art trail to Maidstone

A spectacular, public art installation is coming to Maidstone in the summer of 2020, thanks to a collaboration between Heart of Kent Hospice, creative event producers Wild in Art and independent children’s books publisher Andersen Press. The Hospice announced the exciting news and generated support from an invited audience of business, local authority and community

Ramblin’ Man Fair 2019. A must-see event for discerning festival goers.

“Long live Ramblin’ Man Fair” – Johnnie Walker BBC Radio 2 Rock Show Following on from the critically acclaimed and commercially successful fourth year in 2018, Ramblin’ Man Fair returns in 2019! A quality musical line up with a number of UK exclusive performances, the event is a unique experience that’s fast becoming a staple of

Bellowhead Legends Tour Again

Wednesday 6th March 7:45pm Legendary performer Jon Boden, former frontman of the multi-award winning Bellowhead, one of the most exciting live acts of recent years, returns to tour with his latest band The Remnant Strings. This select ensemble cultivated from the string section of the super group The Remnant Kings features Jon Boden (fiddle, guitars, concertina, stomp-box),

Ashford History & Legends Reimagined

Saturday 2nd March 7pm & 9pm Ashford history is being re-imagined in a unique performance from storytelling company White Rabbit. ‘Revelation by Candlelight: True Stories and Tall Tale’s’ is a walking tour around St Mary’s Church, one of the oldest sites in Ashford, reimagining myths, legends and drawing inspiration from the historic space itself. It’s

High School Musical On Stage

Coming to Trinity Theatre’s stage this February half term, Disney’s phenomenally successful teen hit – ‘High School Musical On Stage!’ Performed by our very own Youth Theatre, this musical extravaganza boasts an incredibly strong cast and backstage crew of young people drawn from Tunbridge Wells and beyond. Trinity Youth Theatre encourages its members to take

Mercury Prize Nominee Comes to Revelation

Saturday 9th Feb 7:45pm Mercury prize nominee, Kathryn Williams is joining Neill MacColl member of the famous MacColl Folk Dynasty for a stripped back and up-close night in Ashford’s unique venue Revelation. Williams and MacColl are two of the UK’s most respected and critically acclaimed musicians in their own right. Williams was nominated for the

A Hot Night of High Class Country Music in Rye

Brighton-based band The Mountain Firework Company have chosen to come to Rye to play a special gig to launch their new album, called The Beggar’s Prayer, on Friday 1st March 2019. This hugely talented 5-man combo, who play their own brilliant blend of musical styles, came together over heartache and wine to create what can

USA Stars of Country Music Coming to Ashford

USA’s country singer Sam Lewis who is coming to Revelation as part of his UK tour on Friday 1st Feb, supported by Sam Morrow. Rising stars of the country scene, both of these talented artists will be showcasing at AmericanaFest UK 2019, the biggest Americana awards in the UK. We’re delighted to be launching another

Don’t tell him Pike! Dad’s Army coming to Ashford

CLASSIC RADIO COMEDY BASED ON THE ORIGINAL SERIES Friday 22nd Feb 7:45pm A unique experience to relive some of your favourite episodes from the well-loved TV series in an extraordinary setting at Revelation, Dad’s Army Radio Show sees two actors play 25 characters in this brilliant staging of three classic radio episodes based on the

The Art of Selling Art

As the co-owner of Grierson Galleries, based in a beautiful listed building on Sevenoaks High Street, it’s been an interesting journey observing the change in how art is regarded and how it’s marketed and bought. What has become apparent over the years is that sitting in a Gallery all day every day with beautiful pieces

Blues Band Legends Come to Ashford

Legends of the blues scene and founders of The Blues Band Paul Jones and Dave Kelly, are coming to Ashford for one night only. Two seasoned, erudite entertainers. A guitar, harmonica, two authentic, thrilling blues voices and an envious repertoire of songs and reminiscences most musicians can only dream of. As the current parlance goes;

Dr Hilary Jones helps shine light on homeless charity

TV doctor Dr Hilary Jones switched on the Christmas lights at Benenden Hospital this week to help raise a grand total of £7,000 for homeless charity Porchlight. The Good Morning Britain health editor and BBC Radio 2 guest presenter performed the ceremony in the hospital’s Atrium on Wednesday (December 5) after officially opening the new

KT Tunstall Intimate Concert

This festive season Rye Jazz Festival presents a truly unique and intimate solo concert with Brit Award and Ivor Novello Award – winning singer and song writer KT Tunstall prior to her 2019 spring UK tour on Saturday 15th December at the stunning setting of St Mary’s Church, Rye.   This is an exceptional opportunity

Shining star Aled Jones to perform at St. Mary’s Church in Rye

Rye Jazz Festival is thrilled to announce a wonderful festive Christmas concert with the much loved and acclaimed singer, recording artist, radio broadcaster and TV presenter Aled Jones on Friday 14th December at the stunning setting of St Mary’s Church, Rye. Aled will be performing repertoire from his impressive back catalogue, songs from his last