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Prepared by the
ACRL Assessment Committee
October 2010
A new, updated toolkit is currently in process. Stay tuned!
The ACRL Value of Academic Libraries Toolkit furthers ACRL's commitment to helping members demonstrate the value of their libraries to the academy. With the recent release of the Value of Academic Libraries: A Comprehensive Research Review and Report by Dr. Megan Oakleaf and the IMLS funded Lib-Value project, (http://libvalue.cci.utk.edu/biblio) this Toolkit provides academic librarians with access to articles, websites, presentations, best practices, and assessment tools in one convenient home on the ACRL website.
The Toolkit highlights the increasing number of studies and resources outside of the traditional scholarly literature that focus on demonstrating and documenting the evolving practices of library assessment and evaluation. The Toolkit is intended to be used to assist academic librarians in their efforts to bring visibility to the value that academic libraries provide to their users, institutions, and communities.
The Toolkit is developed and maintained by the ACRL Assessment Committee. Currently in "beta," plans are underway to upgrade the website in the coming year. To recommend a resource to be considered for inclusion in the Toolkit, or for more information, please contact Joan Stein, Editor, ACRL Value of Academic Libraries Toolkit, and Head, Access Services at Carnegie Mellon University at firstname.lastname@example.com
Studies, Grants and Reports
White Papers and in-depth treatments
Marketing Tools and Presentations
Academic Library ROI/Value Calculators
Abram, Stephen. Value of Academic and College Libraries, Stephen's Lighthouse: illuminating library industry trends, innovation and information. 2010. http://stephenslighthouse.com/2010/04/07/value-of-academic-and-college-libraries/
Stephen Abram's list of links for selected academic library value studies.
American Library Association. Articles and Studies Related to Library Value (Return on Investment).2010. http://www.ala.org/ala/research/librarystats/roi/index.cfm
Another selected list of links, this time for all types of libraries, related to library value and return on investment, compiled and maintained by ALA's Office of Research and Statistics.
Association of College & Research Libraries. Value of Academic and Research Libraries. 2010. https://www.acrl.ala.org/value/
A selected list of titles that highlights the issues involved in determining the value of academic libraries and how college and university administrators perceive value.
Fleming-May, Rachel & Crystal Sherline. ROI and Value Bibliography, Lib-value: Value, outcome and Return on Investment of Academic Libraries website. http://libvalue.cci.utk.edu/biblio
This literature review contains hundreds of items about library value that have been put into a database so the articles can be searched by subject. This resource should be one of the first stopping places for librarians seeking information on various methods of determining the value of academic libraries.
Studies, Grants and Reports
Association of College and Research Libraries.Value of Academic Libraries Comprehensive Research Review and Report. Researched by Megan Oakleaf. Chicago: Association of College and Research Libraries, 2010. Published online at www.acrl.ala.org/value
The ACRL publication Value of Academic Libraries: A Comprehensive Research Review and Report is a review of the quantitative and qualitative literature, methodologies and best practices currently in place for demonstrating the value of academic libraries, developed for ACRL by Megan Oakleaf of the iSchool at Syracuse University. The primary objective of this comprehensive review is to provide academic librarians with a clearer understanding of what research about the performance of academic libraries already exists, where gaps in this research occur, and to identify the most promising best practices and measures correlated to performance. The full report, executive summary, bibliography, and supplemental resources are available online.
British Library. Measuring Our Value, Results of an Economic Impact Study Commissioned by the British Library to measure the Library's Direct and Indirect Value to the UK Economy Report. 2004. http://www.bl.uk/pdf/measuring.pdf. This study, conducted by an independent agency, uses the contingent valuation method of determining the value of the library. In commissioning this study, the British Library set out to discover both the value enjoyed directly by users of the Library, and the value enjoyed indirectly by UK citizens. In each case, the economic welfare that the British Library generates has been measured by the size of the consumer surplus, i.e. by the value gained by beneficiaries over and above any cost to them of the Library's services - users of the Reading Rooms pay nothing, while users of the Document Supply Service pay fees for receiving documents.
Dickenson, Don. How Academic Libraries Help Faculty Teach and Students Learn, 2005 Colorado Academic Library Impact Study. February 2006. Library Research Service & the Colorado Academic Library Consortium. Library Research Service Academic Library Impact Study. http://www.lrs.org/documents/academic/ALIS_final.pdf
During the Spring of 2005, the Library Research Service (in association with the Colorado Academic Library Consortium) conducted a study about academic library usage and outcomes in order to gain a greater understanding of how these facilities help students learn, and to assess how libraries help instructors with their teaching activities and objectives. Over 3,200 undergraduate students and nearly 400 faculty members from nine Colorado colleges and universities responded to the study. Includes data & tools.
Evidence Base. eVALUEd: an evaluation Toolkit for e-library developments. 2006.
The eVALUEd Toolkit is designed to support information services staff in higher education institutions with the evaluation of electronic information services (EIS). This Toolkit has been developed by a research team from Evidence Base Research and Consultancy Services at Birmingham City University in the U.K. Tabs across the top detail the sections of the website and the home page containing useful information.
Glendale Community College. GCC Research Project on Information Competency. 2007. https://gcc.glendale.edu/gcclibrary/instruction/documents/ICEval07.pdf At GCC the Institutional Research Department and the Library, since 2000, have been conducting a long-term study to identify effective models of information competency instruction. The goals of the project are to evaluate the relationship between the library's information competency instruction and student outcomes. The spring 2007 report summarizes the statistical evaluation of two aspects of the GCC Information Competency program: Library 191 and library workshops. In general, both aspects of the information competency program were associated with positive short-term and long-term student success.
Institute for Museum and Library Services. Lib-value: Value, outcome, and return on investment of academic libraries, URL for IMLS-funded study web page: http://libvalue.cci.utk.edu/ 2010.
Lib-Value is a 3-year study, beginning December 2009, funded by a grant from IMLS that focuses on value and ROI in academic libraries. The key participating institutions are the University of Tennessee, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the Association of Research Libraries. Tabs along the top lead to the project description, a bibliographic database, publications and presentations, a media page, and related links. As the study progresses, the site will contain more information.
Lance, Keith Curry and Don Dickenson. How Academic Libraries Help Faculty Teach and Students Learn: undergraduate student and faculty perceptions of libraries at nine Colorado colleges and universities. Library Research Service, Colorado State Library, and University of Denver. 2005. http://www.lrs.org/documents/academic/impact_prelim.ppt
This first look at the final results of the Colorado academic library impact study compares faculty and student responses to complementary questions in their respective surveys. The faculty and student files are expanded PowerPoint files. The survey results are linked to the website.
Research Information Network. E-journals: their use, value, and impact. 2009.
This report takes an in-depth look at how researchers in the UK use electronic journals, the value they bring to universities and research institutions and the contribution they make to research productivity, quality and outcomes. Contains links to the report, a briefing, and a working paper.
Society of College, National and University Libraries (SCONUL). Value and Impact (VAMP) website, 2010.
This site describes the Value and Impact Measurement Programme of the Society of College, National, and University Libraries (SCONUL) project that ran from 2006 - 2008. It contains links to reports on their study of value and impact that contain useful information for academic libraries.
Utah State University. Assessment Reports. 2010.
This site lists a series of reports using a value-added approach recommended by the University Office of Analysis, Assessment, and Accreditation. The methodology was used to assess English composition classes. The reports linked from the page outline the information literacy/library portion of the projects.
White Papers and In-depth Treatments
Association of Research Libraries. Special Issue on Value in Libraries: Assessing Organizational Performance Research Library Issues, no. 271, August 2010.
This issue highlights ways in which proven assessment tools have helped libraries improve their services and programs. This issue also captures some of the newer initiatives focused on demonstrating the value of library services.
Kaufman, Paula. December 2008. "The Library as Strategic Investment: results of the Illinois Return on Investment study". In Liber Quarterly, Vol. 18, Issue 3/4, pp. 424-436. https://www.liberquarterly.eu/articles/10.18352/lq.7941/galley/8213/download
This study undertaken by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign measures the return on the university's investment in the library using a quantitative measure that recognizes the library's value in supporting the university's strategic goals using grant income generated by faculty using library materials, and confirms the benefits of using e-resources and productivity impact over a 10-year period. There is also a useful discussion of the various methods of determining value and their appropriate uses.
Luther, J. 2008. University Investment in the library: what's the return? Elsevier Connect White Paper https://libraryconnect.elsevier.com/articles/university-investment-library-what-s-return-case-study-university-illinois-urbana-champaign
Results of this case study at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, funded by Elsevier takes a look at developing a return on investment (ROI) model that encompasses the value of all library content and not limited to a single publisher's product.
Tenopir, Carol, et.al. 2010. University Investment in the Library, Phase II: An International Study of the Library's Value to the Grants Process. Elsevier Connect White Paper.
Paper presents the results of an international study to measure the Library's return on investment to the grants process. Although there are other important components to library value (i.e. time-savings and improved efficiency), ROI is an important method.
Marketing Tools and Presentations
Aerni, Sarah & Donald King. Contingent valuation studies in public & academic libraries. PowerPoint slides. First Library Assessment Conference. 2006.
Contingent valuation is an economic method used to assess the benefits of non-priced goods and services (e.g., libraries or specific library services) by examining the implication of not having the product or service. This presentation outlines two ways contingent valuation was used to assess Pennsylvania public libraries: to determine the value of the library system to its surrounding local community; and, establish the value of a particular service. The study was conducted via telephone interviews and an in-library survey.
American Library Association. Value of Libraries. Wiki. 2010. http://wikis.ala.org/professionaltips/index.php/Value_of_Libraries
This section of the ALA Professional Tips Wiki includes links to resources on library use during economic downturns; valuation of libraries in the internet age; and ROI. Coverage includes news items and articles from trade publications.
American University Library. The Academic Library in 2010: a vision. Report of Symposium 2010. March 2005. American University Library, Washington D.C.
This vision statement for American University Libraries covers the libraries value proposition, core competencies and responsibilities, clients, and students in 2010 as discussed at the Symposium.
Kaske, N. Turning Data into Information: details behind telling the library valuation story. Second Library Assessment Conference Workshop. 2007.
This workshop documentation outlines the process of building standard library statistics into a broader statement of library value, based on logic models, cost-benefit analysis, ROI, and Social Return on Investment (SROI) tools.
Michigan Academic Library Council. Michigan Academic Library Case Statement: 2007.
This task force of the Michigan Academic Library Council was appointed to develop a case statement highlighting the value of academic libraries to the citizens of Michigan and the ways in which they contribute to economic development, education and literacy, and effective and efficient government. This case statement includes sections on academic libraries and economic development; academic libraries, education and literacy; academic libraries and their contributions to efficient and effective government; and academic library as place.
Walter, Scott. Mind the Gap: Finding the Value Proposition of your Library. PowerPoint slides. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. September, 2009. https://www.ideals.illinois.edu/handle/2142/16951.
This presentation offers a new value proposition to meaningfully communicate the impact of the library, moving beyond traditional library statistics. The new valuations cover pursuit of economies and efficiencies; alignment with campus strategic initiatives; highlighting new library services; and return on investment. Recruitment and retention, student learning, scholarly productions, and revenue generation are proposed as valuable measures for academic libraries. The presentation includes calculations used in the ROI model.
Academic Library ROI/Value Calculators
Cornell University Libraries. Research and Assessment Unit. Library Value Calculations. http://research.library.cornell.edu/value
A value calculator specific to Cornell but of use to all academic libraries.
In the Library with the Lead Pipe. "Are You Worth It? What Return on Investment Can and Can't Tell You About Your Library" by Lown, Cory & Hilary David. April 2009.
This blog is not restricted to postings about library value studies, return on investment, etc. but does contain several quite useful and thoughtful examinations of the topic. It is worth reviewing the blog to find the relevant postings.
Library Assessment.info. A blog for and by librarians interested in library assessment, evaluation, and improvement supported by the Association of Research Libraries. 2010.
Although not restricted to studies of academic library value, this blog has recently carried several postings of interest in this area. This is a good source to use for asking questions of your colleagues or seeking their opinions on a project. It is worth reviewing the blog to find the relevant postings.


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(CNN) -- Popping corks and effervescent bubbles have symbolised success and celebration for more than 300 years.
Krug's tiny Clos du Mensil vineyard provides conditions to grow the perfect Chardonnay grape
Fizz-fuelled Hollywood parties in the 1930s imbued the drink with glamour, but today Champagne is as much a part of popular culture as high society.
While other brands have become associated with the "bling" culture of rappers, the House of Krug continues to cultivate an image of understated elegance.
The Krug family has been making Champagne for six generations near the northern French town of Riems. It is here that Clos du Mensil, their "jewel vineyard" lies.
This tiny plot - only four and a half acres - dates back to 1698 and in Olivier Krug's opinion provides the conditions to grow the perfect Chardonnay grape.
"The microclimate will give you richness, body and the characteristics which you experience from great wine," he said.
It is entirely owned by the Krug family and was created to grow the very best quality grapes to make the finest champagne.
"What is interesting about this vineyard is that for years it used to be a sleeping beauty until my grandfather, my father and my uncle decided to make it a Krug. So they upgraded the quality of the vines, to ferment everything in casks the Krug way, to wait more time, to taste all the casks one by one and eventually pick the grapes that were the rarest in the world," Krug explained.
As wine producers, the family is at the mercy of nature but every now and then the right amount of sun, rain, warm days and cool nights will work to produce the perfect grape.
That is the time to bottle one single variety from a perfect year. Once such vintage is Clos du Mensil 1996.
One third of the grapes used to make Krug champagne are from family-owned vineyards like Clos du Mensil. The rest come from a tightly-knit group of local independent growers who supply the family with the best of their grapes.
"We have a relationship with twenty to thirty families of growers who have been supplying Krug for three to four generations. The relationship is extremely important to guarantee the consistency, the quality of the grapes we use," Krug said.
Each year, depending on the weather, the taste from the various vineyards will be slightly different.
The expertise comes in the "assemblage" or blending, which is carried out by the Krug family with the benefit of the experience of generations.
There is no secret recipe for Krug champagne, the consistency of taste and quality in each bottle comes down to the family's palate and memory.
"We were never in this format where my father and grandfather were teaching us. In fact, we were pushed to learn and discover by ourselves. I've never been told until I officially joined Krug how to make Krug. I discovered the taste myself. I made my own sensations, my own territory of images and my own vision," said Krug.
The family has a vast resource of reserve wines from past harvests which they will dip into to maintain the consistency of their Grand Cuvee.
It is this that sets Krug apart from the other 4,000 Champagnes on the market.
"Krug only makes prestige cuvee. It is a house that starts at the very, very top of what Champagne is known to be," said Krug's President and CEO, Panos Sarantopoulos, the first non-Krug to run the business.
Looking to the future, family has employed a team of young executives who hope to bring the House of Krug forward with a combination of old-world simplicity and new generation appeal.
But for Olivier Krug all that matters is the Champagne in the bottle: "Every year we have to recreate this famous Grand Cuvee and be extremely patient, extremely modest, because nature will decide on the taste." E-mail to a friend


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Photos of Big trees found in the Thenmala forests and the river Kallada that find its way through this green lush evergreen forests of western ghats found here. The nature of the forest here in and around Shenduruny Wildlife Sanctuary is mixed deciduous forest with evergreen ones. The trees here in this post are photographed from the Deer park of Thenmala eco tourism. Most of the trees found here are huge tall evergreen trees-the typical Western Ghat Nature. The deer park is meant to protect the deers used to stay out of inner forests.
The greenery of the forest is preserved around the park as the name suggests- ECO TOURISM. Have found some interesting trees along the river side of this park. Interesting in the sense of trunk shapes and sizes especially when coming to the bottom part. Most of the forest trees in this park are having a name board telling their names including scientific names. Some of the trees found here are Therakam, Karanjili, Kambakom, Karimarom etc. You may have heard about Kambakom, the tree renowned for its strength and which is used in the construction of bridges and even elephant training cages in olden times. The vehicular hanging bridge of Punalur was having Kambakom wooden planks in its platform.
The tree to the above right is seen while we walking around in the deer park after snapping some of the deers there inside the fenced part of the deer rehabilitation. Comparing to other ones this tree is small, but the tree trunk appeared like layers rooted into the ground.
Found this one accidentally inside the deer park forest. We were going to return, but somehow walked a little more and found this one beside the Kallada river flowing near the deer park.The bottom of this tree is covering such a huge area that about 8 to 10 people can stand inside the space and there will be still more room. It was one of the biggest trees found in the park. It was impossible to get a full view of the tree for much obstructions in between if you try focusing from distance. In this picture you can't get the real size of this tree, for it you have to meet him there in the park. Assuring you that this tree is lot more huge than it appears in this photo.
Think the trees name is Karanjili, scientifically known as Dipterocarpus bourdollonii or Dipterocarpaceae. In malayalam common names of this tree are Karanjili, Charattaanjili, Karannili, Carattannili, Charantanjili etc. What i can tell you about its nature is it's very tall and broadly rooted into the ground.
The greenish deep river water seen from the Deer park. The river water is fed into the stream from the upper Irrigation cum Hydro Electric dam of Parappar-Thenmala. It's now flowing into the water pickup point of KIP canals built adjacent to the Weir dam at Ottakkal.
The sides of the river is dense with forest trees and vegetation, but nearing to the urban area the river side is seen with buildings and the water not any more Green. Finally it empties into the backwaters of Kerala
The river as seen from the deer rehabilitation centre side walk. Watch the trees on the other side, leaning as much as they can into the water. The river appears much calm and quiet isn't it. But the inner parts of her are treacherous than you can imagine. Have posted the dry river bed photos from a little downstream before the weir dam in this river. These parts of Kallada are considered the river's danger zones and is not supposed to get down into the river. Can't predict water level and flow in this river at any point of time coz it's entirely depending on the upstream Hydero electric cum irrigation dam project.
Sometimes you may miss this place if you are not trying to give a walk round the deer park fencing. We only walked a little and returned for the time was already 4:30pm and we had to move onto the other eco tourism points of Thenmala.
Trying to get the top view of the tree - Karanjili. It's a common tree found throughout the deciduous forests of southern parts of western ghats, along the Sahya mountain ranges.
The tree is considered tall growing in the range of 50 metres. They are said to bloom white flowers. This one we found in the deer park forest is seen thinner and longer above the base, eventhough the base was extra ordinarily wide and bulk.
The tree is also known to have fruits and seeds. It's seen mostly near wet lands of the forests and here its growing just beside the river. Having an expedition through the forests here in the shenthuruny wild life sanctuary which extends over more than 100 square kilometers, will surely help you witness trees more huge than this one for sure.
Many trekking journeys can be planned from the eco tourism point there in Thenmala. Here too small Nature trails are seen through the forests other than for visiting the deers of the park. Have time?, you can take a walk!.
Small river side trekking and watching the forests from the tree house are the activities as a traveler you can indulge in here. If you really interested in Western Ghat Trees and vegetation it's a living museum of forest Trees carrying their names in green boards. While having a tour trip to this side of Kerala, mainly the eco tourism ones, have your back pack ready with trekking gears you may need.
Eco tourism in Thenmala has many arranged forest trekking trips and adventure travels through the heart of shenthuruny wildlife sanctuary forests. Even forest guard assisted deep forest camping packages are available for tourists. Coming post will be a glance into some more attractions here in Thenmala eco tourism projects. This photo post is just a casual one that peeped in between the main attractions on its way. Be back here with Pixelshots, the travel photo blog of Kerala.
Eco tourism in Thenmala has many arranged forest trekking trips and adventure travels through the heart of shenthuruny wildlife sanctuary forests. Even forest guard assisted deep forest camping packages are available for tourists. Coming post will be a glance into some more attractions here in Thenmala eco tourism projects. This photo post is just a casual one that peeped in between the main attractions on its way. Be back here with Pixelshots, the travel photo blog of Kerala.


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We once again have a tie! A maid in Singapore put period blood in her boss's coffee, and for some reason two of you came up with excellent ad campaigns, should blood blends ever become a thing. (Eww.) First, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious came up with this doozy:
The best part of waking up, is menses in your cup!
And then hamhocksforlegs gave this lovely twist on an old classic:
this morning, Jumiah switched his regular coffee with folgers menstrual blood. Let's see if he notices!
Well done to both of you. Fortunately, you don't win anything coffee-related for your cleverness.
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Carole - The Music of Carole King
All Tickets £25.25
From the producers of the West End hit shows Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners and Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story, this brand new production takes to the stage for 2019.
Carole - The Music of Carole King is the story of the career of one of the most successful and admired songwriters in the history of popular music.
With a cast of the UK's finest musicians, singers and dancers, we tell the story of the music of Carole King, from its early beginnings in New York in that hotbed of creativity that was the Brill Building to life in LA, The Troubadour Club and the singer-songwriter movement of early 70's California.
Featuring not only songs from the Carole King songbook but also songs that were written and recorded by some of the greatest artists and songwriting partnerships and iconic artists such as Aretha Franklin, The Drifters, The Shirelles, The Monkees, The Beatles, The Everly Brothers, Dusty Springfield, Little Eva, Herman's Hermits and James Taylor. This incredible journey through the music that defined an era will have you on your feet and dancing in the aisles.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
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Performed by Gary and his multi-talented band, the story of guitar history is narrated by broadcasting legend Billy Butler who gives an insight into the lives and songs of some of our best loved guitar heroes… including: Brian May (Queen), George Harrison (The Beatles), Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits), The Eagles, Dave Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Lyndsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac), Pete Townshend (The Who), Angus Young (AC/DC), Django Reinhardt, BB King, Chet Atkins, Chuck Berry, Hank Marvin (The Shadows), and many more!
Guitar Legends highlights many different guitar styles including rock, pop, jazz and country and has something for all ages. Over 100 years of guitar history in one electrifying night!
Gary has worked with many musicians and singers including: Albert Lee, Jan Akkerman, James Burton, Suzy Quatro, Mel C, The Christians, China Crisis, Billy Kinsley (Liverpool Express), Mike Pender (The Searchers), Tony Crane (The Merseybeats), Flock Of Seagulls, Pete Wiley (Mighty Wah), Tony Christie, Liz McLarnon (Atomic Kitten), Gerry Marsden (The Pacemakers), Ray Ennis (The Swinging Blue Jeans) and Charlie Landsborough.
Guitar Legends is a show you will not want to miss.
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
All Tickets £21.50
Xuefei Yang is acclaimed as one of the world's finest classical guitarists. Hailed as a musical pioneer - her fascinating journey began after the Cultural Revolution, a period where Western musical instruments & music were banned. Fei was the first-ever guitarist in China to enter a music school, & became the first internationally recognised Chinese guitarist on the world stage.
Her first public appearance was at the age of ten and received such acclaim that the Spanish Ambassador in China presented her with a concert guitar. Her debut in Madrid at the age of 14 was attended by the composer Joaquín Rodrigo and, when John Williams heard her play, he gave two of his own instruments to Beijing's Central Conservatoire especially for her and other advanced students.
Fei is one of the few guitarists whose artistry connects with audiences far beyond the guitar fraternity. Her international success has led her to be invited to play in more than 50 countries at numerous prestigious venues, and is frequently invited to play with the world's leading orchestras, & collaborate with artists such as Ian Bostridge, Rosalind Plowright, Sir James Galway.
Gramophone magazine praised her as one of the leading innovators of her generation for continuing to build the guitar repertoire.
Fei has made many acclaimed recordings for major labels. Her first received a gold disc & her second was selected as 'Editor's Choice' in Gramophone magazine. Fei's recent releases include a solo album "Colours of Brazil," (Decca Classics) and "Songs from our Ancestors" which continues her successful collaboration with Ian Bostridge.
She has appeared on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour, the BBC Proms, & documentaries on BBC & China Central Television.
The UK classical music magazine, Classic FM, named Fei as one of the 100 top classical musicians of our time.
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All Tickets £26.50*
Running Time 1hr 50mins (including interval)
We regret that for family reasons, Hilary O'Neil is no longer able to join the tour. Hilary will be replaced by Katherine Lynch who is currently appearing in the Scottish and Irish dates on the tour.
Starring Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders), Maureen Nolan (The Nolans), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty) and Katherine Lynch. Menopause the Musical is heading out on another UK wide tour. This hysterical show packed full of one-liners about night sweats, hot flushes and memory loss is backed by an instantly recognisable soundtrack of innuendo-laden versions of 60s, 70s and 80s pop classics.
An all-singing, all-dancing comedy set in a department store, where four women with seemingly nothing in common, meet by chance and make fun of their woeful lives experiencing "The Change". They soon bond as they realise that the menopause is no longer "The Silent Passage", but an unavoidable stage in every woman's life.
The hysterical and uplifting Menopause The Musical will have you laughing, and singing, all the way home.
The show has played sold out-out tours across the world so call your girlfriends and book now for the ultimate girls night out.
Join us on Facebook at "Menopause The Musical UK Tour"
Age advisory +16
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All Tickets £23.50*
Firmly positioned as a leading exponent of his instrument, "The hottest guitarist in the world" (Sunday Times), Miloš Karadaglić, continues to top record charts and delight audiences worldwide.
His first three releases on Deutsche Grammophon achieved major chart successes around the globe and turned him into "classical music's guitar hero" (BBC Music Magazine) overnight. His 2014 recording of Rodrigo's concertos had the Sunday Times calling him "The King of Aranjuez", while "Blackbird - The Beatles Album" (2016) was received with unanimous acclaim.
Miloš has appeared in recital at almost all major concert halls and festivals around the globe and has worked with many of the world's leading orchestras and conductors. He is also the first ever classical guitarist to have performed in solo recital at the Royal Albert Hall in London, The Guardian commenting: "More extraordinary by far, however, was the way a single guitarist... could shrink the Hall's cavernous space into something so close." The Independent concluded: "... a sleight of hand that makes Karadaglić not only a magician, but a serious and accomplished musician".
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Esmond Selwyn has been described as one of the best jazz guitarists in the world. His awesome technique is intimately linked to the communication of the music he performs and the warmth and truthfulness of his playing. His command of the standard repertoire and his ability to find new and interesting interpretations leave audiences spellbound. He is joined by the legendary Australian vocalist, Sandie White. She has performed throughout the world and has received great popular and critical acclaim.
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All Tickets £25.00*
Running Time 2Hrs 20mins (including interval)
The '60s group Manfred Mann is now considered, more than ever, one of the finest and most respected bands from that era. Their numerous hits were R&B based with an undercurrent of jazz - a very unusual but winning combination of playing style and substance.
As a result, their records have a timeless quality and, some 55 years on, The Manfreds, with original front man, Paul Jones, will be performing many of their hits, including 'Do Wah Diddy Diddy', one of the most popular and instantly recognisable songs of the '60's, and still the biggest audience pleaser at their concerts, along with a mix of Jazz and Blues covers and tracks from their individual solo albums.
Paul Jones, with his unique harmonica sound, will be joined by Mike Hugg on keyboards, Tom McGuinness on guitar, Rob Townsend on drums, Marcus Cliffe on bass, and Simon Currie on saxophone/ flute.
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
All Tickets £20.00
Williamson Art Gallery
Slatey Road
We are proud to present the accomplished, award winning classical guitarist Graham Anthony Devine for a night of pure performance brilliance. Having travelled around the world performing at renowned festivals and giving masterclasses to budding guitarists, Devine is an act not to be missed. With a huge repertoire covers music from the renaissance period to most major twentieth century works written for the guitar.
His recital is entitled Fiesta and will includes work by J.S. Bach, Antonio Vivaldi alongside Astor Piazzola and Antonio Carlos Jobim.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
All Tickets £11.50*
The Manchester Acoustic Blues Festival has run as part of the independent Manchester Biennial Arts celebration since 2013. Most often referred to as 'MABS Fest' the event established itself as one of the UK's leading roots and acoustic events attracting performers from all over the world. Due to the dreadful terror attack in May 2017 the event was postponed and later held outside the City at a different venue later that year.
For 2019 in a collaboration with Floral Pavilion New Brighton the event will run as a one day event as part of the International Guitar Festival of Great Britain. MABS Fest continues to showcase a wide cross section of the very best in acoustic blues music in Britain today.
BEX MARSHALL was voted Best Female Solo Acoustic Artist in the European Blues Awards 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 as well as Best Female Vocalist and Album of the Year in British Blues Awards 2013. Bex toured with Big Brother and the Holding Company on the last UK tour as the voice of Janis Joplin and has just finished her fourth 30 date US tour. She will also be touring Brazil and Australia in 2019 in preparation for her next album release. Her unique style of guitar playing is a combined technique of slide, blues rock with ragtime and roots pickin'. Her voice is a powerful melting pot of heartache and rock diva soul.
"A Guitar playing goddess who sings like an angel, writes like Dylan and smiles like the devil" - Booker T
Over 40 years ago BLUESMAN MIKE FRANCIS began touring Europe with a band that was to later provide a prominent member of Bad Company. Having worked with a number of Soul, Blues & Rock legends including the late Greg Lake, he recently teamed up with lifelong friend, Tina Turner and original Tears for Fears guitarist Neil Taylor to record a 'new era of blues' project with the intention of introducing the genre to a whole new generation of followers. A favourite on the European Festival and Blues Cruise circuit Mike was a 2013 finalist in the European Blues Awards.
"Delivers an unmistakable Memphis atmosphere combined with Silicone Valley" - Music Underground Croatia
Now based in Salford DAI THOMAS specialises in Blues and Old Timey from the Acoustic Era, roughly before WW2, played on a battery of fine, old instruments in a multitude of styles. His live performances are powerful and spectacular and his obvious passion for the music continues to delight his audiences far and wide. Dai has featured on many recordings including international best-seller "No Such Place" by David Byrne protégé Jim White and his own CD 'Songs from the Ragged Backside of the American Dream' is currently available.
"A fund of entertaining stories reeled off at the drop of a bottleneck" - Manchester Evening News
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
All Tickets £26.50
In 1969, a band of four English musicians arrived in New York and literally took America by storm. Over the next 50 years, this legendary band accumulated over 65 million record sales and a following of loyal fans that are the envy of rock bands worldwide! This band was Jethro Tull.
At the centre of Tull's unique sound is guitarist Martin Barre. Renowned for his formidable mastery of historic riffs, power chords and soaring melodic solos.
Martin is celebrating the fifty-year anniversary of Jethro Tull, with a 'Tour of Tours'. An event to do justice to Tull's amazing history. He will be bringing a spectacular show with his touring band, featuring Dan Crisp on lead vocals, Alan Thomson on keyboard, Darby Todd on Drums, with Becca Langsford and Ali Hart on vocals. Plus, two very special guests – Dee Palmer and Clive Bunker; both of whom performed with Tull for many years and were an important part of their success.
The show will also feature a special multi-media presentation that, together with the music, highlights the 50 years of Jethro Tull musical career.
This is the most significant Tull show of the past two decades, truly a very special concert that will do justice to the legend.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
All Tickets £17.50
In 1969 Eric Bell walked into a bar in Dublin, ordered a pint and settled down to watch a band play. Two of the members of that band were Brian Downey and Phil Lynott. He was knocked out by what he saw and heard and asked them to form a band with him. Both duly obliged and within weeks Thin Lizzy was born. The three of them worked very hard both in the studio and on the road and were eventually rewarded with a hit single, the anthemic - Whiskey In The Jar - which catapulted them into world wide recognition. Their new found popularity kept them very busy. There was a lot of pressure, both touring and recording and eventually Eric conceded that, health wise it was a bit too much for him to handle and left the band.
Noel Redding, bass player to Jimi Hendrix, befriended Eric and they were soon recording and touring together through Europe and America. In the late seventies Bo Diddley came to the UK to tour and asked Eric, who else, to play guitar with him.
Eric eventually decided to forge a solo career, playing in his favourite 3 piece format and has over the years recorded a host of albums both live and studio and most recently has recorded two highly acclaimed albums, Exile and Standing At A Bus Stop. Both albums contain songs that have been laying dormant for a number of years and have now been given a well deserved airing.
2019 is the 50th anniversary of Thin Lizzy and Eric will celebrate this landmark the way he likes best, playing live in as many towns and cities as possible. He brings with him two musicians who are also no slouches when it comes to recording and touring; Dave Wintour on bass and Romek Parol on drums, who, between them, have a client list that looks like a who's who of the rock'n'roll world. Eric will work his way through a playlist of songs that takes him from early days and influences, through his "Lizzy" days, through his back catalogue and right up to the present day.
The evening will be full of surprises as no two nights are ever the same…
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
All Tickets £27.50*
Legendary 70s folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne return to form with a classic six-piece line up of long-time members fronted by original founder-member Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, fiddle and slide guitar.
With a repertoire of unforgettable songs like 'Meet Me On The Corner', 'Fog On The Tyne', 'Lady Eleanor' and 'Run For Home' and a reputation for live performance second to none, Lindisfarne's power to galvanise festival and concert audiences remains undimmed and is guaranteed to get the crowd on its feet and singing along.
Lindisfarne 2018/19 are:
Rod Clements (1969-present) Vocal, mandolin, fiddle, guitars
Dave Hull-Denholm (1994-present) Vocal, guitars
Steve Daggett(1986-present) Vocal, keyboards, guitars
Ian Thomson (1995-present) Bass, vocal
Paul Thompson (ex-Roxy Music) Drums
"Lindisfarne where the real surprise package for me at this year's Towersey Festival. Not being of their generation I had been unsure of just how they would go down, but they stormed it. Consummate professionals and great musicians, they surprised me with just how many of their great songs I knew and those that I didn't felt familiar. Wonderful stage presence and rapport with the Audience; who I should say came in droves to see them. A no- brainer booking for me. One of this year's festival highlights."
Joe Heap - Director - Towersey Festival Ltd
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
All Tickets £21.50
International Guitar Festival Ambassador, Woody Mann, never fails to deliver an exciting concert. A player of immense world stature, Mann is a vibrant interpreter of blues, ragtime and gospel music.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Sunday 9th June 2019, 8:00pm
Gold Circle £36.00*
Standard £26.00*
50 Years - The Very Best of Fleetwood Mac
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world's finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns to the stage in 2019 with its 'Anniversary Tour', a brand new show celebrating 50 years of the very best of Fleetwood Mac, including a very special blues set paying tribute to Fleetwood Mac's legendary Peter Green era.
Channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac's place as one of the most loved groups of all time.
Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll's most remarkable groups.
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
All Tickets £9.50
This concert features Keith Singleton, Sue Reid, Robin Thomas, Roger Parker, Martin Pope, Mike White and Alan Jeffs in various combinations, plus solo guitar, covering a range of styles and music, including jazz, blues and folk. If you are interested in jazz and folk guitar, this intriguing concert is for you.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Friday 14th June 2019 8.00pm
All Seats £25.00
Eddi Reader grew up in Glasgow and Irvine, Scotland and it was in those towns that she learned to use music as a vehicle for communicating with others through busking and performing at the local folk clubs.
In the early 1980s, Eddi travelled around Europe with circus and performance artists before moving to London where she quickly became a sought after session vocalist. She famously harmonized with Annie Lennox touring with the Eurythmics, after her time with successful punk outfit Gang of Four.
Her rare blend of meltingly true vocals and towering romanticism combine with an astute and pragmatic nature to make her a unique and powerful figure in contemporary British music. She has effortlessly developed into one of popular music's most thrilling and affecting performers.
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
All Tickets £16.50
Deirdre Cartwright, Guitar & Alison Rayner, Double bass
"We'll be playing originals, exploring some jazz standards and having fun." Melodic, imaginative with a few stories behind the music. Two of the UK's top jazz musicians in a rare duo performance.
Deirdre Cartwright is a London based guitarist and composer who became well known presenting the BBC TV's ground breaking series 'Rockschool'. Also in the 1980's she played with the Afro Latin Jazz group The Guest Stars. They recorded three albums and toured in 17 countries. In 1991 she formed the Deirdre Cartwright Group. Her group has recorded five albums, and played at international festivals from Mexico to Warsaw.
More recently she has written and recorded with Emily Remembered, Paint it Blue, Solar Flares and ARQ. She has played with Tal Farlow, toured with the Jamaican composer Marjorie Whylie, presented on Radio 3 and founded Blow the Fuse with Alison Rayner.
Deirdre has written seven books on guitar playing and was head of guitar syllabus for the Rock School exam series. She presents a radio show 'Curious Adventure' for internet radio station Jazz London radio.
"If there is a more complete guitarist in contemporary music than Deirdre Cartwright - I'd like to know who it is" Dave Gelly The Observer.
"Cartwright's coolly undulating Grant Green shuffle groove is one of the understated pleasure of UK's contemporary fusion." John Fordham
Alison Rayner, Runner up for best double bass in the 2018 British Jazz Awards has played with jazz legends such as US guitarist Tal Farlow, New York jazz poet Jayne Cortez, drummer Denardo Coleman and critically acclaimed jazz-Latin group 'the Guest Stars' in a career of over 40 years. She leads the Alison Rayner Quintet or ARQ who were winners of 'Jazz Ensemble of the Year' in the 2018 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. ARQ were also shortlisted as best small group in the 2018 British Jazz Awards.
"A big, beautiful bass sound that comes from the heart. Highly intelligible music, characterized by individuality, spirit and a sense of freedom." Val Wilmer, author, As Serious as Your Life: The Story of the New Jazz
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
All Tickets £31.50*
Leo Sayer: Just A Boy at 70
British music legend Leo Sayer will be touring the UK in celebration of his 70 birthday year. With this performance, Leo and his band brings boundless energy, exuberance and a hit packed show to some of his favourite venues across the country.
Known the world over for his army of hits which include Thunder In My Heart, Moonlighting, One Man Band, I Can't Stop Loving You, More Than I Can Say, Have You Ever Been in Love, The Show Must Go On and the transatlantic number ones, When I Need You and and You Make Me Feel Like Dancing.
This is a hit packed, high energy evening not to miss
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
Tickets £26.00* (conc £24.00*)
What's Love Got To Do With It? is the joyous new show celebrating the music of the incredible Tina Turner.
Brought to you by the award-winning producers behind the hugely successful Whitney - Queen Of The Night, What's Love Got To Do With It? is the ultimate tribute concert to one of the most iconic and loved musical artists of our generation.
In this brand new touring theatre show, audiences can expect a night of high energy, feel-good rock-and-roll featuring Tina's greatest hits performed by the amazing vocal talent of Elesha Paul Moses (Whitney - Queen Of The Night, The Voice, X Factor) supported by full ten piece live band.
In a breath-taking career spanning over 50 years, audiences can look forward to hearing stunning musical arrangements of Tina's most-loved classic hits including; Private Dancer, What's Love Got To Do With It?, Proud Mary, River Deep, Nutbush City Limits, Simply The Best and many more.
This not-to-be missed musical experience is a stunning celebration of one of the greatest female singers of our time.
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
All Tickets £16.00*
Following on from her two sell out shows of 'Song of the Poets', which received critical acclaim and 5 star reviews, Calli now presents:- 'Heart of A Woman'
This show will celebrate songs from some of the most iconic female artists from the past six decades. Among the artists featured will be Ella Fitzgerald, Carol King, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, Kate Bush, Amy Winehouse and Paloma Faith. The performance will be accompanied by graphic projections to illustrate the story behind the songs or artists.
Calli will once again be joined by talented local musicians including a special guest appearance from 60's legend Brian 'Saxophone' Jones. This promises to be yet another very special night.Early booking is recommended.
"Calli has the natural ability to both captivate and move an audience with her superb, unique voice" John Deery. Award winning Director, Producer and Screenwriter.
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
Tickets £27.50* (£25.50* conc)
Groups, every 10th ticket free!
Early Bird Offer - Pay before 30th April '19 and get £2.00 off each ticket.
Direct from London's West End, the UK's biggest George Michael tribute show.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating a global superstar, as he puts the Boom Boom into your heart in the all new production, Fastlove - A tribute to George Michael.
The show is packed with crowd pleasing anthems from the Wham classics of the new pop revival to the chart-topping success of the eighties album Faith, plus the awesome tunes of the nineties and noughties.
This is a spellbinding experience you don't want to miss. You'll be getting up (to get down) to all your favourite songs: Careless Whisper, Freedom, Faith, Father Figure, Outside, Jesus To A Child, and many more.
Relive the passion, the flare, and the unique sensitivity of George Michael in this incredible concert sensation.
Disclaimer: This show is not affiliated with or endorsed by George Michael or his estate.
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
Tuesday 23rd July 2019 7.30pm
All tickets £24.00
DOZY, BEAKY, MICK and TICH scored a Number One hit in the UK Singles Chart in 1968 with "The Legend of Xanadu". The combined sales figures were in excess of one million copies. Their other top 10 UK hits included "Hideaway", "Hold Tight!", "Bend It!", "Save Me!", "Touch Me, "Zabadak!" and "Last Night in Soho" "Bend It!" was a big hit in Europe, including a Number One in Germany. The song was inspired by music from the film sound track of Zorba The Greek. The combined UK and European sales were over one million "Bend It!" was later used in an episode of the American animated sitcom Futurama entitled "The Mutants Are Revolting". The band were big sellers elsewhere in the world, particularly in British Commonwealth countries. In New Zealand, the group had three number one hits, and 7 other songs reached the top 10. In Australia, they reached the top 10 with "Hold Tight!", "Bend It!", "Zabadak!" and "The Legend of Xanadu". In Canada, the band scored two top 10 hits with "Zabadak!", which reached #1, and "The Legend of Xanadu".
CUPID'S INSPIRATION the 1968 hit pop group with original singer Terry Rice-Milton, 'Yesterday Has Gone' hit number four in the charts, followed by chart hits, Dream, My World, the band will entertain with other well know sixties hits.
THE TORNADOS 'Worldwide hit 'Telstar' . The Tornados offer the ultimate 'rock'n'roll' experience with a high polished performance and a repertoire to match! Paul McCartney gave the 'thumbs up' of approval after having personally jammed with the band himself. The band has a whole host of experience playing with some fantastic and, quite frankly, legendary artists, they will have you dancing, swinging, shaking and shouting all night long.
At the end of the show the band members will be available for a meet and greet or to give autographs.
A stunning must see show, features a sensational line-up of musicians, that deliver a show that exceeds expectation on every level. Taking you on a magical rollercoaster ride to the most exciting musical time in history, with endless hits from the sixties and early seventies when pops greatest decade comes to life!.
The show runs three hours with intermissions.
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
All Tickets £25.50*
The only show to be endorsed by the Cash family is back on top form with a brand new production for 2019.
Award winning front man Clive John dedicates this year to a 50th anniversary tour of the legendary San Quentin State Prison recordings which was televised on Granada Television on February 24th 1969, and later released on June 4 of that same year. Alongside Clive is his iconic wife June Carter played by Emily Heighway, a world class band (Spirit band) and the JCR horns. All supported with full video projection.
This show is simply the biggest and best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world today. Songs from the San Quentin live album will be performed mixed with all the hits and favourite songs that we all know and love. This show is only coming round once so don't miss out!
'His Resemblance is uncanny' – Rosanne Cash, daughter
'Clive sings moves and acts just like the 'Man in Black.' The Johnny Cash legend will continue...' - Lasse Lindfors, Author and lifelong friend of Johnny Cash
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
Saturday 27th July 2019 7.30pm
Tickets £23.50* / Con £22.50*
Group Discount £18.00
Celebrating 20 years on the road in 2019, Mercury are well established as one of the world's most authentic tributes to the legend that is Freddie Mercury and Queen.
This dynamic theatre production fully emulates the true charismatic appeal of rock's most flamboyant front man, faithfully and accurately recreating the distinctive Queen experience.
The extraordinary vocal range and outstanding delivery of Joseph Lee Jackson as Freddie Mercury and the intricate guitar work of Glenn Scrimshaw as Brian May are backed by superbly crafted harmonies, a driving rhythm section and state-of-the-art production.
Including performances of the most popular Queen hits, such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga, We Are The Champions, We Will Rock You and many more, this show will captivate any audience - from die-hard Queen fans through to new generations of music lovers in a way that Freddie and Queen themselves would be proud of.
"Freddie was an original. He and Queen were the best. But now, in this new century, Joseph, Glenn and Mercury are the next best thing." Jer Bulsara (Freddie's Mum)
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
All Tickets £25.50* (£24.50* conc)
Groups 10+ £18.00 each
Earlybird Offer - £5.00 off a pair of tickets (full price only) if booked by 31st December 2018
This dance and music extravaganza contains a wealth of Irish talent, an exciting 2-hour trip through hundreds of years of Irish dance and music, 22 award-winning World & Irish dance champions with 25 dazzling costume changes.
Experience flailing fiddles, flutes, and inspiring dances along with live vocalists, all complimented by a top live Irish trad band of multi-instrumentalist musicians and a sensational sound and light show as seen on TV from China to California, from Siberia to Sydney.
Worldwide, toes are tapping and hands are clapping to the feet of Rhythm of the Dance!
Enjoy the 20th Anniversary tour of Rhythm of the Dance, five million fans across fifty countries already have!
"a two-hour music extravaganza" The Journal
★★★★ "The show is spectacular… dancers leave you spellbound" North Westend
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
All Tickets £20.00*
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of this incredible concept album masterpiece.
Vesbim have brought together some of the best musicians from the North West who have the talent and desire to replicate the music of Pink Floyd's The Wall - Live in the greatest detail possible. The band are dedicated to crafting Pink Floyd's performances with careful attention to every note, inflection, expression and sound effect, on their instruments and voices. In addition to their refined musical performances there will be visual effects of multimedia, projection and lasers to enhance the live experience.
As a bonus, the band will be playing an extra 90 minutes of Pink Floyd classics from the albums 'Wish You Were Here' 'Dark Side of the Moon', 'Meddle' & the whole of the 'Animals' album with 10 of the best musicians and vocalists brought together to bring you one of the best performances around.
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
Friday 16th August 2019 7.30pm
All Seats £29.50*
The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show performing all their classic hits from the last six decades.
The legendary group have previously been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, listed among the greatest artists of all time by Rolling Stone magazine and have produced an incredible list of hits - including; Saturday Night at the Movies, Come on Over to My Place, Stand By Me, Under the Boardwalk and many, many more!
Following phenomenal success for their 65th Anniversary tour in 2018, The Drifters are back on the road with string of additional dates for 2019, with a line up hand-picked by Tina Treadwell herself - President of the Treadwell Entertainment Group and owner of The Drifters name.
Tina, who previously worked for Disney as an executive producer and casting director, believes this current line-up is one of the best to date and looks forward to the upcoming concert tour. "I am very excited that following our 65th anniversary year we have a new show for the fans who we invite to join us in celebrating this incredible and everlasting story of The Drifters."
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
All Tickets £20.00*
This is going to be an incredible show with some of the most talented musicians and vocalists around. Bringing you The Who's "Tommy" Live! in it's entirety. Followed by in the second half of the show, songs from Lifehouse Chronicles including "Behind Blue Eyes", "Baba O'riley", "Song is Over" & "Won't Get Fooled Again". This is a show not to be missed! Including multimedia, projections and an amazing light show.
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
All Tickets £20.00*
Into Cliff and the Shadows, present a unique and entertaining show, not only recreating the unique sound of The Shadows, but also playing many of the early Cliff songs that were written and produced by The Shadows.
Among The Shadows many hits, were Wonderful Land, Guitar Tango, Frightened City, Dance On, FBI, Atlantis and Man of Mystery, with their first number one hit 'Apache' still recognised as being one of the most iconic instrumental records of all time.
Come along and relive and enjoy those wonderful memories, from the magical 60's!
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
Tickets £24.50* (conc £22.50*)
Europe's Official 1980's Multi-Tribute Concert featuring 25 chart topping pop icons authentically recreated with live band and awesome dancers.
Performing over 35 chart topping smash-hits live in concert, with tributes to Duran Duran, The Human League, Kim Wilde, Culture Club, Madonna, Wham!, Nena, Toni Basil, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Bananarama, Dead or Alive, Madness and many many more!
As Ex-Radio1 and Top of the Pops presenter Mike Read enthusiastically described "It's like Top of the Pops meets Live Aid with the sexy dance troupe Legs 'n' Co."
So it's time to dig out your 80's fashions and Party!
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
Friday 23rd August 2019 7.30pm
Tickets £23.50 (Conc £22.50)
Dancing Queen "The Concert" is an action packed party show featuring all the greatest hits from Abba, Grease and the biggest hits from the 70s.
With a fantastic cast of singers and musicians, Dancing Queen is the ultimate party show that will have the whole family dancing in the aisles.
Featuring songs such as Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Thank You for the Music along with Summer Nights, Grease Lightening, You're the One that I Want, Car Wash, YMCA, Boogie Nights and Love is in the Air.
"Dancing Queen stick by their name and are very appealing with lovely vocals, strong harmonies together with warm friendly smiles all helped to bring a solid performance and a natural crowd pleaser of a show. Trevor Davies 'The Stage' October 2012"
This show is not to be missed.
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
Friday 6th September 2019 8.00pm
£31.00 / £28.50 (conc)
Taking Care of Elvis – The King Is Back
Ben Portsmouth -The World's Number One Elvis Tribute Artist. Ben, a multi talented musician, singer and songwriter had Elvis's DNA in his blood from an early age. His father was an avid Elvis fan and Ben grew up on a diet of Elvis songs.
He looks like Elvis, sings like Elvis and has an on-stage charisma that has audiences believing at times they are watching the King himself.
In August 2012, Ben made history when he won the Elvis Presley Enterprises "Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest which took place in Memphis, crowning Ben as the "Worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist", the first artist from outside the USA to ever win this prestigious title.
Internationally renowned as one, if not The Best Elvis Tribute in the world today, Ben Portsmouth will bring his unique style and charisma and will show audiences why he is regarded as the best in the business.
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
All Tickets £24.50*
50 years on from the release of Rod's first album, Some Guys Have All The Luck – The Rod Stewart Story is back in theatres in 2019 with a brand new show, bringing to the stage a fantastic live concert celebration of one of rock music's greatest icons.
Frontman Paul Metcalfe is incredible as Rod and captures all the excitement, energy and charisma of the legendary performer including the infamous moves, showmanship and sense of fun that have made Rod one of the most successful artistes of all time.
The first half of the show features hits from Rod's earlier career such as Handbags & Gladrags and You Wear It Well along with some Faces' favourites like Stay With Me and Twisting The Night Away, all interwoven with some interesting and amusing anecdotes, and takes you on a musical journey through Rod's career over the last five decades - from humble beginnings to superstardom.
The second half is one big party and includes all Rod's big hits such as Maggie May, Baby Jane, Da Ya Think I'm Sexy, Sailing, Tonight's The Night, The First Cut Is The Deepest and You're In My Heart. This authentic production, now in its fourth year, includes a stunning stage set, a spectacular light show, an impeccable live band and stage-wide projections.
"I've seen some 'Rods' in my time, but Paul is the best one I've ever seen." Don Stewart (Rod Stewart's Brother)
"I thoroughly enjoyed the show. Paul's voice and mannerisms were the closest I've ever seen to Rod himself." Mary Cady (Rod Stewart's Sister)
What's Good To Do *****
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
Tickets £19.50
'On The Door' £21.50
Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan is saviour to the growing legions of Dan fans, desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical style of Donald Fagen & Walter Becker. Nearly Dan's approach is faithful, though not reverential, and relaxed but as tight as their namesakes. They bring their own unique spirit and spontaneous humour to every concert.
It's been over 40 years since the release of the first Steely Dan album "Can't buy a Thrill", featuring the hits "Do it Again" and "Reelin' in the years."
The band now in its 21st year on the road. Nearly Dan promise all the Steely Dan favourites in a two hour-plus show, featuring tracks from the groove of Countdown to Ecstasy to the super cool of celebrated albums The Royal Scam. Aja and Gaucho also featuring Donald Fagen's classic solo masterpiece "The Nightfly".
A real treat for all music lovers and an unmissable concert for any aspiring musician young or old.
Visit www.nearlydan.co.uk for up-to-the-minute tour news, information, and dates.
Celebrating 4 decades of STEELY DAN.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Tickets FRONT £25.00* REAR £24.50*
One of the best-selling recording artists of the 1960s, Billy Fury enjoyed a string of hit singles totaling a remarkable 332 weeks in the British charts. Health problems since childhood led to the singer's untimely death on January 28, 1983.
Hailed as "the best Fury since Fury", Michael King and his fantastic collection of musicians take you on a journey through the musical career of Britain's best loved rock n roll legend. An exciting 2 hour show filled with Billy Fury's greatest hits and more delivered live in true Fury style. This is a night of pure breathtaking Billy Fury entertainment plus the best Fury sound you will hear!
The whole show is further enhanced by fantastic audio and video effects plus various costume changes depicting the ever changing image and face of the Fury phenomenon.
"The songs span Fury's entire career from his initial record release (Maybe Tomorrow) through to his final one, Forget Him - which, thanks to this thoughtful and welcome tribute show, his legion of fans never will"
Lee Wilkinson. The Stage
"King captured fully the sound, the gestures, the mannerisms, even the physical appearance of arguably Britain's greatest Rock and Roll singer"
The Beat Magazine
'The Billy Fury Years' really is the definitive Billy Fury stage show... ever
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
Friday 13th September 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £26.50
Karen was the voice of the multi-hit making group The Carpenters who along with her brother Richard, scored an unprecedented 17 consecutive billboard US top ten hits. The timeless quality of the Carpenters music makes it as relevant today as when they scored their first UK hit with Close to you in 1970.
Karen Carpenter had a unique voice, so unique in fact that it has proven almost impossible to duplicate its deep smoky emotional edge, creating that uniqueness that is so hard to perfect. Now for the very first time in over 30 years the voice that melted a thousand romantic hearts lives again through Toni Lee, in this 2-hour touring concert show "We've Only Just Begun, the Carpenters Greatest Love Songs".
"We've Only Just Begun" is a celebration of the Carpenter's music and the spirit of Karen Carpenter. Every song in the show is a chart hit, brilliantly performed by vocalist Toni Lee, with her Big Band and singers. This high quality production includes an audio visual presentation.
So close your eyes and re-live the magic of one of the greatest female voices in pop music history as Toni Lee becomes Karen Carpenter and sings over 22 hits including Close to You, We've Only Just Begun, Superstar, For All we Know, Yesterday Once More, Top of the World, Jambalaya, Please Mr Postman, Only Yesterday, Solitaire, A Kind of Hush, Sweet Sweet Smile and more.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
All Tickets £21.50
The British Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
Musicla Director - Anthony Kraus
Leader - Emily Chaplais
Alison Roddy - Soprano
Andrew Forbes Lane - Tenor
Presented by - Martin McEvoy
Come along and celebrate all things British in this annual rousing concert for all the family.
This upbeat concert will feature well known British Music from Elgar, Sullivan, Monckton, Parry, Wood and so many more including of course the traditional Pomp and Circumstance Finale of whistle blowing flag waving Proms music with Rule Brittania, Land of Hope and Glory, Jerusalem and the Sailors Hornpipe the concert will be presented by Martin McEvoy with his witty commentary as we Guide you through a fun evening of the best of British.
Come along sing your heart out clap along and flag wave to raise the roof and be proud of our heritage in this fun concert for everyone.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Saturday 21st September 2019 8pm
Adult £21.50 (conc £19.50)
Mama are dedicated to reproducing the sights and sounds of a high octane contemporary Genesis rock concert with great musicianship and a full light show.
Mama perform pieces from every era of Genesis from the early Peter Gabriel albums, right through the Phil Collins era in the 70s and 80s, and up to the final Genesis studio album, We Can't Dance.
Formed in 2012 the band has already established itself as one of the top Genesis tribute bands in the UK. From their debut show at The Pacific Road Arts Centre in Birkenhead in March 2012 the band has captivated their audiences playing tribute to the music of Genesis to a very high standard.
The band currently appear at theatres up and down the UK, in such venues as Bury Met, The Maltings at Franham (where Genesis themselves used to play), The Cavern in Liverpool and now Holmfifth Picturedome . The band set list comprises Genesis's greatest hits:
Turn It On Again
No Son Of Mine
Follow You Follow Me
Along with some choice album tracks:
In The Cage
Los Endos
The Duke Suite
Driving The Last Spike
In short a selection of songs from the 50 year history of the band.
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
Tickets £36.50, £41.50
Lulu still has plenty to shout about as she embarks on another mammoth tour of the UK.
A singer, songwriter, actress, national treasure are all labels that have been attributed to Lulu. She has stayed the course, when many have faltered, why, simply because her talent as an artist and her determination as a person. Her powerhouse performances have ensured a loyal following of fans who come out year after year to witness a legend at work.
If you haven't seen Lulu live, then don't miss this special opportunity as Lulu recounts her remarkable life now at 70 years old and a career that has outshone many of her contemporaries.
Still on Fire is a show packed full of hits, in which Lulu takes us on her own personal journey through her music. Supported by a 4-piece band, LED screen with carefully selected family and career defining moments. Lulu will have you sitting, standing, dancing, singing, laughing and simply listening to an amazing story that started on 3rd November 1948.
Something to shout about? Lulu has plenty!
Her voice has lost none of its sassy, soulful crackle and the original songs are smart, intelligent and seductive. The Times
Still packing a punch…her passion and talent for music is clearly her number one priority…and long may it last. The Birmingham Post
Stand back, Florence and Paloma, Lulu has re-lit her fire. York Press
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
All Tickets £25.50
RESPECT - The Aretha Franklin Songbook is an amazing live concert that pays tribute to the Queen of Soul! Featuring sensational lead vocals from Cleopatra Higgins, Tanya Edwards and Cleo Stewart accompanied by the Urban Soul Band and Gospel Choir.
The two-hour production directed by Racky Plews (Footloose, American Idiot) will take you on an uplifting musical journey as a powerful sermon is delivered throughout celebrating Aretha Franklin's life and greatest hits including Think, I Say A Little Prayer, Son Of A Preacher Man, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Natural Woman and many more!
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
All Tickets £27.00
Prepare for a nostalgia extravaganza as the UK's No.1 Rock & Roll variety production returns with another BRAND NEW SHOW!
Featuring a fresh line-up of sensational gold hits, spanning the 50s, 60s & 70s, mixed as always with more side-splitting comedy sketches!
Complete with incredible LIVE music performances, this is a throwback evening of brilliant entertainment that guarantees to have you on your feet and dancing in the aisles before the night is over!
Early booking is advised as this ever-popular show attracts a big audience of music lovers ready to party!
'This show just gets better and better' - The Telegraph
'Three hours of Music & Mayhem!' - The Express
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
All Tickets £26.50
Groups - Buy 10 get 11th ticket free
A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music.
Prepare to be transported on a musical journey through the history of Country, featuring songs from its biggest stars both past and present. Hits from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly to the Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson to Little Big Town, are showcased by the amazing Dominic Halpin and the Hurricanes.
With songs including Ring Of Fire, Crazy, Follow Your Arrow, It's Five O'Clock Somewhere, Need You Now, 9-5, and The Gambler to name just a few, this incredible celebration of country music is a night not to be missed.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
All Tickets £23.50
Come join us for "One Night in Dublin" and be transported to "Murphys Pub" where the house band, The Wild Murphys, will be performing great Irish songs by the likes of The Pogues, The Dubliners, The Fureys, The Saw Doctors and many more. Middi and his award winning seven piece band are widely regarded as one of the best Irish bands in the UK, having played thousands of shows since starting back in 2005.
The Wild Murphys have played all over the UK and Ireland as well as Spain, Greece, Dubai, Germany and came 3rd out of 38 bands competing for title of 'international Irish band of the year' back in 2010 in Las Vegas, while in 2018 they scooped the title of "Best Irish act (UK)" in the LUX global entertainment awards.
You'll not be able to help yourself singing along to fantastic Irish classics such as 'Galway Girl', 'Tell Me Ma', 'Dirty Old Town', 'The Irish Rover', 'Brown Eyed Girl', 'Seven Drunken Nights', 'Sally MacLennane', 'When You Were Sweet Sixteen', 'Whiskey In The Jar', 'Wild Rover' and 'Molly Malone' to name just a few.
This celebration of Irish music is gaining great reviews and is not to be missed.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
All Tickets £26.75*
Fresh from their hugely successful 2017 tour in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, The Ultimate Eagles return once again to perform their legendary hits and newer favourites.
No show in the world recreates the American Legend's music with such accuracy and reverence as the Ultimate Eagles, and their 10,000,000+ online media views stands as a testimony to their international popularity and coveted status as "The World's Greatest Eagles show."
Performing live rarities and best selling classics, the show delivers the Ultimate in live Eagles experiences, presented by world class musicians who have spent entire careers at the highest level appearing alongside artists such as Queen, Iron Maiden, Status Quo, Journey, Van Morrison, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Cliff Richard, John Legend and of course, the Eagles themselves.
"The Next Best Thing to The Eagles!" - 2GB Radio, Sydney, Australia
"The Greatest Eagles Show in the World" - Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2
"Sensational!... Not a tribute band, these are real musicians with real talent" - Daily Mail
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
All Tickets £25.25
The one and only Barry Steele takes on the role of 'The Big O,' in The Roy Orbison Story® , He comes with great credentials and a genuine admiration for the Roy Orbison. Following his West End Debut at The Adelphi Theatre in The West End, Barry is set to put the rock back into 'Roy Orbison' as he takes to the stage to commemorate this legend in 'The Roy Orbison Story' In Concert.
Get ready for an upbeat night of solid gold hits and contemporary genius as Barry Steele and a cast of musicians and singers, celebrate & commemorates the musical legacy of The Big O and his friends.
Barry is joined on stage by the sensational guest pianist Boogie Williams as they present original material written but never sung by Roy Orbison and showcase elements of the symphonic orchestration first heard on the Hologram tour.This top-class production also showcases chart busting hits originally made famous by Jerry Lee Lewis, Procol Harum, Del Shannon, ELO, Tom Petty, Chris Isaak, The Spencer Davis Group and culminates in a stunningly brilliant accolade as the whole cast comes together to pay homage to the original super group 'The Traveling Wilburys.'
With a feelgood factor built in, this show really does have something for everyone!
Barry Steele has been stunning audiences with his uncanny ability to recreate the vocal talents of the legendary Roy Orbison, winning rave reviews across the globe. His vocal talents are quite simply 'True Identikit Brilliance.'
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
All Tickets £30.25
Enjoying one of the most creative and commercially successful periods of an outstanding career, Gilbert O'Sullivan has continued to look to the future while his famous back catalogue has won respect and adoration all over the world. His 2018 album reached the top 20 and he now returns for a solo show that will see him present new songs alongside classics such as 'Alone Again Naturally', 'Clair' and 'Nothing Rhymed' in an intimate and unforgettable setting.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Tickets £25.75 (£24.25 conc)
Famed for an endless repertoire of the voices of the world's top singers – Shirley Bassey is moved to say "Joe can do me better than I can do myself" – Joe Longthorne MBE is coming to town.
A special greatest hits performance is promised in a rollercoaster ride of songs and as Joe performs with his own talented live band. From Tom Jones to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr, Joe's impressions are flawless. Million-selling albums, sell-out concerts around the world – including the Royal Albert Hall – make Joe's the hottest ticket in town.
Support is from George King, a regular face on TV during the Eighties appearing on hit shows The Comedians, Live at Her Majesty's and New Faces.
"The finest talent. He is up there at the top" – Bob Hope
"The best vocal entertainer in the world" – Jimmy Tarbuck
"He's the best, he can do me better than I can do myself" Dame Shirley Bassey
"I am a huge fan" – Sir Bruce Forsythe
"The entertainer of the century" – Ricky Tomlinson
"The human juke box" – Sir Terry Wogan
"Star of stars" – Sir Ken Dodd
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Tickets £28.00, £26.00
Enjoy the full experience of the Rat Pack Relived with all the Classics of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr, complete with a 10 piece live swing band and the Las Vegas show girls.
In summer 2018, this incredible show sold out with fantastic reviews. Due to overwhelming demand, the show returns for one night only.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Thursday 7th November 2019 7.30pm
Adult £25.25
Young Dude Discount Under 14s £16.75
A spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must see for all
Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy.
A must see for all Bowie fans
Bowie Experience continues to amaze audiences with an astounding attention to detail,
bringing the golden years of David Bowie to theatres across the globe. So, put on your red
shoes and Let's Dance!
"Absolutely brilliant"
Ticketmaster Reviews
"Totally awesome"
"Fantastic, Wow, Amazing"
"Mind Blowing"
Facebook Reviews
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Tickets £17.75 (£15.75)
This exciting Pink Floyd tribute band return for what has now become an annual appearance following their highly acclaimed shows at the Pavilion in the last four years. They offer an energetic performance faithful to the studio albums of Pink Floyd spanning the entire output of the Floyd, together with a fabulous video and laser show.
"I'm a lifelong Floyd fan and this was one of the best tribute band performances I've ever seen (and I've seen plenty). Looking forward to seeing the band again in the future." Mike Halls
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Tickets £25.75 (£23.75 conc)
In this remarkable production Let's Hang On takes you on a musical journey through the prolific career of one of the most successful bands of all time "Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons". You will hear the story of these blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their own songs invented their own sound and took the world by storm all before the age of 30...
In the first part of the show Let's Hang On take you back to the very beginning where it all began for these guys. You'll hear tracks from the early 50's when Frankie first joined the group and then with the addition of Bob Gaudio still recognised today as one of the greatest song writers of all time you're treated to even more classic early material recreated live on stage with the greatest of accuracy!
Also in this first section of the show Let's Hang On do something that is very rarely attempted in any live performance, and that's acapella singing... The stage is transformed into a street corner in New Jersey, four guys sitting on some steps under a street lamp singing doo wop got industry critics writing "PERFECTION" "AN AUTHENTIC MASTERPIECE" and "MIND BOGGLING ACCURACY".
In the second part of the show its simply party time, all your favourite hits non stop, you really are guaranteed to be dancing in the aisles and singing at the top of your voices to " Dec 63, Beggin', Can't Take My Eyes Off You, Grease, Working My Way Back To You, Who Loves You, Bye Bye Baby and many many more...
The whole show leads up to an electrifying finale when out come the retro red jackets and you hear that legendary falsetto vocal blow the roof off with "Rag Doll, Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Big Girls Don't Cry… This really is a must see show for all the family, so book your tickets now.
"Simply perfection" Mail on Sunday
"Absolutely brilliant" The Paul O'Grady Show
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
All Tickets £31.75
Premier rock 'n' roll legend Joe Brown has gone from strength to strength as his contemporary achievements continued to gather momentum.
His 'Very Best Of' album achieved Gold Record Status and was on the UK charts for eight weeks staying four weeks in the Top 20 and in the same year his 50th anniversary was celebrated with a wonderful sell-out show at the Royal Albert Hall and his new Ukulele Album caused a similar stir although branching out internationally and broke new territory for Joe in the download market where he is now a Spotify Legend.
He has continued to break box office records and recently received MOJO magazine's coveted Outstanding Contribution To Music Award as well as a much deserved MBE.
Joe won over a whole new generation of fans performing on Later With Jools Holland and playing his part closing the show at the Concert For George Harrison. You may have witnessed his critically acclaimed set at Glastonbury Festival or caught him on tour. If you have you'll already know just what a terrific live talent he is.
In 2017 Joe broke with tradition and toured without a band just taking US Legend Henry Gross along and the two tours & 'Just Joe' Double CD release they undertook together in 2017 & 2018 both broke new ground and were rapturously received by audiences who came in record numbers to confirmed that as a raconteur Joe is second to none and as a performer he is just as comfortable solo as with a band.
Joe has a new band for this tour however, more eclectic and with a different line up to before including among others Fiddle virtuoso Tom Leary, Ace Bass player Andy Crowdy and Joe's 27 year stalwart band member, drummer, percussionist and singer Phil Capaldi.
Joe, who now splits his time between the UK and Nashville, combines timeless classics, rockabilly, gospel, country, bluegrass, and rock 'n' roll, all interwoven with his effervescent delivery and humorous reminiscences and as Joe this sensational show is a musical journey not to be missed.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
All Tickets £28.00
Now in its 18th successive year, this stunning 100% live show combines first class music with the slickest choreography and an amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best Motown experience you will ever have!
This show will have you Dancing On The Ceiling, with songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many, many more.
"Outstanding, with some thrilling dance routines, amusing patter and a brilliant backing band which would not have shamed the original Motown session guys" Lancashire Telegraph, Alan Simpson
"They had the moves, the looks, the voices and every Motown Classic you could ask for" Jersey Evening News, Sarah Harding
The ULTIMATE celebration of the sweet sound of Motown
Let's Get Ready... to Go Loco, Down in Acapulco
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Tickets FRONT £26.25 REAR £25.75
Special Offer, Under 16's £11.75
Michael King's 'ON TOUR WITH ELVIS SHOW' FROM VIVA LAS VEGAS TO MEMPHIS TENNESSEE The Songs, The Sounds, The Costumes... The Complete Elvis Show.
Direct from London's O2, the Las Vegas Elvis Icon Award Winning 'On Tour With Elvis Show'.
Michael King's 'On Tour With Elvis' is without doubt the UK's authoritative touring Elvis show. An exciting Vegas show filled with Elvis' greatest hits and more delivered live in true Elvis style. This is a night of pure breathtaking Elvis entertainment plus the best Elvis sound you will hear!
Michael is the only UK Elvis performer to have received the 'Las Vegas Elvis Icon Award' for his performances there with Elvis' very own Jordanaires.
David Stanley, Elvis' step-brother and bodyguard said: "Michael King has the moves, the look and the voice. I saw Elvis in concert over 1000 times and watching Michael is nothing short of spooky"
Authenticity is of paramount importance in the show from the fantastic arrangements performed by what must be the best set of Elvis musicians to the authentic jumpsuits made for Michael in the USA from the exact same original patterns used for Elvis' own stage wear.
Michael King's 'On Tour With Elvis' is without question one of the most powerful and authentic Elvis shows ever seen. Regarded by many in the business as the premier live Elvis tribute show in the U.K.
Michael manages to re-create and re-capture the essence and the power of an Elvis performance in a way many can only dream of.
"If you only get to see one Elvis show this year, then Michael King's 'On Tour With Elvis' show is the one not to be missed".
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Saturday 23rd November 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £25.25
'Beyond the Barricade' has delighted audiences throughout the UK, mainland Europe, Asia and New Zealand for nearly two decades, with its exciting concert portrayal of the greatest songs in musical theatre, all performed totally live!
Recreating original West End/Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, this cast of past principal performers from Les Miserables, present a blockbusting two hour show, and is now established as the nation's
favourite musical theatre concert.
Starring Andy Reiss, David Fawcett, Katie Leeming and Poppy Tierney, together with their own ensemble of talented musicians, 'Beyond the Barricade' features songs from The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Jersey Boys, The Lion King, Blood Brothers, Miss Saigon, Hamilton and many others, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Miserables!
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Tickets £14.00 (£12.00 conc)
After last year's sell-out performance, BOST and the award-winning Haydock Brass Band return to the Blue Lounge to bring you an evening of festive entertainment.
Packed with both modern and contemporary seasonal music - including solo, duet and chorus numbers, as well as the traditional carols, it's a great way to mark the beginning of Christmas celebrations.
The 150-year old Haydock Band accompany the singers, as well as performing highlights from their own repertoire, having won numerous national awards.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Tickets £33.50 (£31.50 conc)
The Russian State Opera
Presents premiere of
Aida – Timeless and emotional opera with breath-taking melodies
Music by Giuseppe Verdi sung in Italian with English surtitles.
'A boon to the opera in regional theatres.' The Stage
Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a live Orchestra numbering over 30 musicians
After its successful season of Madama Butterfly, Carmen and La Traviata last year, Russian State Opera returns to delight you with the premiere of Opera, Aida. The brand-new production guarantees to delight you with sumptuous sets and splendid new costumes.
Verdi brings the ancient Egypt on stage with evolving love story at the backdrop of war. The princess of Ethiopia (Aida) falls in love with the Egyptian General (Radames) and he is also besotted by her. Radames is chosen to lead the war with Ethiopia by the king and Aida is left to choose between her lover or her father and her country.
Aida is a gripping love story that will keep you on the edge of your seats until the very end.
Aria such as 'Se quel Guerrier io fossi!' sung by Radames in the first act is one of the most famous arias of the operatic world. The most powerful melody comes in the second part of the Opera in the form of Triumphal March to highlight victory and triumph.
A deeply moving opera overflowing with emotion and containing moments of despair and uncertainty. Aida is an unforgettable, inspiring experience.
For more information, please visit our website www.russian-state-opera.co.uk
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Tickets £27.75 (£25.25 conc)
Earlybird offer until 30th November - £2.00 off each ticket
Groups of 10+ enjoy no booking fees and 10% off
Direct from London's West End, You Win Again – Celebrating The Music of The Bee Gees.
Prepare to experience the distinct sound of one the greatest bands to have ever graced the stage in this unforgettable concert spectacular. Immerse yourself in the brothers' music through the sixties, seventies and eighties – including hits they wrote for artists such as Celine Dion, Diana Ross and Dolly Parton.
Join us for this breath-taking concert spectacular, taking you on a musical journey through all your favourite songs, including: Night Fever, Stayin' Alive, More Than A Woman, You Should Be Dancing, How Deep is Your Love?, Jive Talkin', Tragedy, Massachusetts, Words, I've Got to Get a Message to You, Too Much Heaven, Islands in the Stream, Grease, If I Can't Have You and many more!
This fabulously authentic production ensures the Gibb brothers' incredible legacy of classic hit songs is well and truly stayin' alive.
This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Tickets FRONT £23.25, REAR £21.75
Group Discount available on 10+ tickets
Now seen by over 30,000 fans direct from Ireland Europe's No 1 award winning Country music show "The Legends of American Country" returns for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics.
The 2020 tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Don William, Patsy Cline and Kenny Rogers and 5 brand new tributes to icons Hank Williams, Charley Pride, Glen Campbell, Tammy Wynette and Jim Reeves with countless other well-known hit songs in this must see extravaganza. The show features 4 fantastic singers who are all backed by the superb award winning live band and coupled with an authentic stage set that will transport you all the way hand clapping and toe talking to Nashville and back. One thing's for sure if you like Country music this is the only show in town!
Country Music Northern Ireland "As good as Country show that you will see live"
CMT "Pure Country at its Best"
Hot Country "fantastic show of nostalgic country at its best with superb vocalists and musicians"
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.