Following the successful return of Sunday Sonics at The Crypt in February, and heavyweight sets by groundbreaking international electronic artists Yao Bobby & Simon Grab and Dhangsha at The Piper in St Leonards on Sea last month, Sonics present two more electrifying acts on 20th May 2022. The Sonics’ James Weaver has the details.
The International Composers Festival – the only event of its kind in the world – will be returning between 20 and 22 May, bigger and better than ever. For the first time, all the concerts will be taking place in the same major venue – the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill. Julian Norridge shares the programme for the weekend with us.
Grab your opportunity to catch on the big screen the hilarious cult classic mockumentary about a ridiculous rock group, This is Spinal Tap, says Annie Waite. The much-adored comedy is the Formative Film choice of East Sussex’s finest blissed out folk-rock band, The Equatorial Group, who will be playing live at the Electric Palace cinema alongside the film screening on Saturday 14 May.
Jazz Hastings host award-winning jazz guitarist and composer Rob Luft, along with his quintet, at their May session on Tuesday 3rd. Julian Norridge has the details, photos by Dave Stapleton.
Brahms’ German Requiem was the centrepiece of Hastings Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra’s sell-out concert at Christ Church in late March. Patrick Glass was among the appreciative audience.
Opera returns to Hastings this weekend when Opera South East stage Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado at the White Rock Theatre. Though set in Japan, its satirical object is British society of the time. Nick Terdre sets the scene, photos from dress rehearsals by Mark Duncan.
Hastings Beatles Day is back with us on Sunday 3 April, when the spaces of the White Rock Theatre will once more resound to the songs of the Fab Four. There will be new features including a music-making session for youngsters, and the takings will go to support local charity Sara Lee Trust. Nick Terdre reports, all photos by Tony Ham from Beatles Day 2019.
Jazz Hastings presents saxophonist and composer Trish Clowes, and her band My Iris, at their gig on Tuesday 5 April. Julian Norridge describes her illustrious CV.
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