THE GANG Show are back in town for four nights at the Thameside Theatre. They have been ever present for a long time now and just go to show the continuing popularity of the scout movement and all it stands for.
A HOST of acts turned up to the Worlds End pub in Tilbury to see the first heat of the well-established talent show. Well done to winner Amelia Whitehead who has a fantastic singing voice and belted out a couple of great numbers.
ONE OF the most enigmatic lines in music has to be: "You can check out anytime but you can never leave" from The Eagles Hotel California. You can hear that song alongside many other classics as Eagles tribute band Talon play the Thameside Theatre.
There is always an activity and as the weather improves, they will be out and about led by their leader, the irrepressible George Whalley. This week, the Fairtykes Accordion Band were in town. Here are a couple of numbers.
Ann Sullivan was at her directorial best with this old favourite. Imaginative set changes by the cast and costumed backstage staff, together with smooth and fluent settings made for a comfortable surrey ride through the evening.
But in the hands of Ricochet Banton, it is a fascinating art form where he blends old style rap with a Jamaican patois. In many ways it harks back to some of the punk sensibilities.
THE STARS of the hugely popular TV show The Only Way Is Essex will get their chance to meet the cast at Lakeside’s HMV store on Monday 28th March. Characters from the show will be at the store to celebrate the release of ‘The Only Way Is Essex Series 1’ on DVD.
ANYONE who has heard Charlie Sansom will testify that he has a tremendous singing voice. Not only does his voice have a rich deep bass but the young man can really hold a note.
YOUNG REYES has been plying his trade for a while now and is one of the band of young music artists that takes all the elements of his trade really seriously. He has just released "Only Way Is Up" with a video made by Smivadee productions.
Tops are one of the most illustrious of the amateur dramatic organisation in the borough with thousands of people down the years having enjoyed their shows.
Former King Singers member Bob Chilcott has worked tirelessly over the past thirteen years as a full-time composer and choral conductor. He has over 125 pieces published by Oxford University Press, and versions of several of his pieces are published in German, Swedish, Norwegian, Slovenian, and Icelandic.
Matt and his crew can sometimes be seen around town at video location shoots. Or perhaps you don't see them, it all depends if they have permission or not! The one thing you can be guaranteed with a Smivadee video is a narrative that will keep you watching until the end.
THE LAWN and the listed frontage of the Park Inn, North Stifford immediately grab prospective brides and bridegrooms that the Park Inn, nestling in the heart of North Stifford is the place for them.
Aside from Hogwarts and the unnecessary (yet unavoidable) magic puns, Dan Farrant is a brilliant magician and we truly recommend him for any up and coming events you may be organising. Dan’s close up magic is astonishing and it would certainly add that magical spark into any event. And if you don’t believe us, then watch the clip!
