Two legendary live bands in one night.

After over 45 years on the road, The Blockheads are one of the most influential and irrepressible rock ‘n’ funk bands.

Formed in 1977 to partner the legendary Ian Dury on the first Stiff Records UK tour promoting his now classic New Boots and Panties!! album blending funk, punk, disco, and rock with hit singles and albums that followed.

The current band features original members Mick Gallagher, Chaz Jankel, Davey Payne, and John Turnbull augmented by long-term stalwart John Roberts on drums, a revolving line-up of sax players like Gilad Atzmon, Terry Edwards, and Dave Lewis, plus frontman, Mike Bennett. The original Blockheads line-up was extended with a host of great musicians including Wilko Johnson.

The legendary band perform classics ‘Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick’, ‘Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll’, ‘Sweet Gene Vincent’, ‘What a Waste’, ‘Reasons to be Cheerful, Part 3’, and more.

Rarely off the road since the demise of Ian Dury in 2000, The Blockheads have endured continuing to captivate audiences with their energetic live performances and a catalogue of hits that cement their status as musical mavericks with fans of all ages.

Eddie and the Hot Rods are one of the most iconic rock groups of the mid to late 1970s.

Their classic hits such as ‘Do Anything You Wanna Do’, ‘Quit This Town’, ‘Live at the Marquee’, and ‘Teenage Depression’ along with recent tracks from their 2023 album Guardians of the Legacy are powerfully reprised by this line-up that have been touring worldwide for over 20 years.

The spirit, power, and quality of songs and performance is what makes Eddie and the Hot Rods one of the best bands around.

African Head Charge to play The Piper on Saturday 9th November. 

🎟 Tickets on sale now! http://www.thepiper.club 

🇬🇭 YES! We are stoked to announce that the legendary all-stars are bringing their psychedelic dub sounds to St Leonards. 

🚀Part of the On-U Sound collective, AFRICAN HEAD CHARGE   have been exploring the far reaches of the solar system in a spaceship fuelled on rule-shattering reggae, science-fiction dancehall and ecstatic drumming since 1981. 

🇯🇲 Previous members and collaborators include: Mark Stewart, Jah Wobble, Skip McDonald, Creation Rebel, Undivided Roots, Carlton “Bubblers” Ogilvie and Crucial Tony Phillps of Ruff Cutt, and Style Scott of The Roots Radics and The Dub Syndicate.

🏵 “The notion of African Head Charge was hatched when Adrian Sherwood read Brian Eno’s comment about his vision for a ‘psychedelic Africa’” The Wire

On-U Sound Records

It’s been a while but we’re back!

Star of UKTV’s hugely popular new series Parental Guidance as well as Comedy Central’s upcoming Out of Order with Rosie Jones and Judi Love, TV’s beloved Katherine Ryan makes a hugely welcome return to the stage with her brand-new live show, Battleaxe!

Katherine is the creator and Star of Netflix’s smash hit The Duchess along with two global Netflix comedy specials: In Trouble and Glitter Room as well as 2022’s Missus on Sky / Now TV. She also hosted Backstage With Katherine Ryan for Amazon Prime and starred in Sky’s Romantic Getaway with Romesh Ranganathan. Get your tickets now to see a true masterclass in how to enter your Battleaxe era.

⚡Wheel Up returns to The Piper on Saturday November 15th with our biggest line-up to date.

🎟 Tickets on sale now http://www.thepiper.club/events and via DICE

🐥 Early Bird £5 (10 tickets)

🎫 Advance Tickets £10

💥Neffa-T is known for his spellbinding technical mixes, seamlessly blending 140, dubstep, grime and techno. His meteoric rise has been punctuated by remarkable achievements, including his mind-blowing, 6-deck technical mix and massive sets for Keep Hush and Boiler Room, where he effortlessly connects with crowds and injects his infectious energy.

⚡Neffa-T’s dedication to his craft extends beyond the DJ booth. His exceptional talents as a producer have garnered recognition from esteemed labels, leading to notable releases. His forthcoming Tectonic Recordings release, ‘Wha Happen’, pulls together the best elements of grime and dubstep in a high energy collaboration collaboration with Pinch and legendary MC Trim.

🔥Hastings-born, Bristol-based Drone has had a massive 2024. He recently returned from touring in the US following the launch of his new record label Evil Sky, with the inaugural release receiving support from Loefah, Mala and more. As a producer he has been pushing a sound all of his own for the past few years recently releasing his debut album ‘Dance With The Devil’ on 1985 Music which included the massive ‘All I Know’.

☄️ It seems only right that Machaon is set to support. A regular at the Sky’s The Limit studios with Drone, we couldn’t miss this opportunity to let old friends share the same line-up. Bringing his effortless selection, he’ll be joined by Fraktured Planet MCs Priest, Rhys Lite, Bang GK, Luciferian and Billy BarHard.

🌊Eida & Soy also return to Wheel Up this November bringing their captivating blend of percussive beats and dancefloor movers. Since our last Wheel Up, they’ve made major moves within the Hastings scene from headline sets at Funky Ones to guest slots at festivals like Coastal Currents and Sonics.

👣Finally BUNCH will be closing out the night with some tear-out Dubstep and Grime classics.

UMMAGUMMA III comes to The Piper on Saturday 16th November. 

🎟 Tickets are now on sale via link in bio 

🌈 Inspired by the happenings, the sounds, the vibes and, yes, the smells, of the 60s and 70s, UMMAGUMMA is our all-day festival, coming to you for the third time. 

🐻 This year’s line-up is, perhaps, our most thrilling yet. We are stoked that indie-pop legends, and long-term Syd fans @14_iced_bears will grace our stage. 

🌟They’ll be joined by up-and-throbbing local heroes @wytchpycknyck , plus “uncompromising and exhilarating” @thevillagemetronome . 

🍬 @woonergram are ‘like Ween but Woon’, which is nothing but ace, while artful and intelligent shoegazers @chimer_chimer_chimer are ringing out loudly across Hastings. 

👨‍🚀 @black_arches_hastings  improvise their way from the garage to the outermost reaches of space, while @column_258 take freeform jazz grooves and spoken-word rumblings into the psych-o-sphere. 

🍓Our favourite True Romance-inspired fuzzy, vibrating and reverberating duo, @safariinnband  will bring their darkly romantic brew, while @the.clocks.uk tick tock up the beat with their melodic rainbow-flecked pop. 

🍌Plus far-out DJs, dancing and freakouts. Omne trium perfectum, cosmic-nauts!

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Doors: 7pm

Hard-Fi make their welcome return with their first new material in ten years with the release of brand new single ‘Don’t Go Making Plans’ on Ignition Records. The track marks a taste of a forthcoming EP of brand new songs, as well as a big UK headline tour which kicks off here in Hastings this November.

With over a million UK album sales, 2 Number 1 albums (3 top 10s), and 5 Top 20 singles, Hard-Fi have been a phenomenon. Having made their debut with the Mercury Prize-shortlisted Stars Of CCTV in 2005, the four-piece proved progressive yet accessible, with tales of high street life, club-driven weekends and keeping your head above water on the breadline. The album yielded singles that included ‘Hard To Beat’, ‘Living For The Weekend’ and ‘Cash Machine’ – reached number 1, and has since been certified double platinum in the UK alone.

Second album Once Upon A Time In The West also topped the charts, and included lead single ‘Suburban Knights’, whilst third album Killer Sounds, was a Top 10 hit. The band also played one of the longest residencies at O2 Academy Brixton, a fully sold out feat they share with the likes of Bob Dylan, and The Clash, after performing at the landmark London venue for five nights straight in 2006.

Rolling around a sun-scorched groove and boisterous beats, ‘Don’t Go Making Plans’ is an immediate, soul-infused summer anthem, recorded at the band’s own Staines studio, produced by frontman Richard Archer and long-term contributor Wolsey White. It’s the end result of the first session together since 2011 album Killer Sounds and follows a series of sold-out tours and live shows over the last 18 months.

“Playing gigs together really rekindled the fire at the heart of the band, and as much as we enjoyed playing our older songs – and audiences loved hearing them, we all felt the urge to create something new.” Richard Archer

As with many of the band’s songs, there is a thought-provoking depth behind Hard-Fi’s pop sensibility. The song’s defiant themes were initially inspired by the UK Government’s attempts to criminalise many aspects of popular protest through the 2022 Public Order Act, while the issue has been thrown into even sharper focus over the last year as police and people have repeatedly clashed on streets around the globe.

The new single is taken from the forthcoming Don’t Go Making Plans EP released on November 1st, available on limited edition, numbered, transparent red 12”.

We are excited to announce the launch night of the Girls on Decks showcase at The Printworks, Hastings on Saturday 16 November 9pm-2am. This is the first club night of the growing Girls on Decks DJ community which provides a supportive platform for both up and coming and established female and non binary DJs to rock the dance floor. Classic
, disco, upfront and progressive house! #seeyouonthedancefloor 💃🏻🙌🕺🌟 Advance tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1057502722109?aff=ebdsshios

Hastings Sinfonia Orchestra is delighted to bring you a concert of the finest film music this November, a treat for all the family.

Music makes movies. Magical tunes conjure all the drama of a film and transport us to other worlds and eras.

Enjoy music from the Harry Potter films, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars, Elephant Queen, Thunder Birds and La La Land.

The orchestra will be joined by the fantastic choir of St Richard’s Catholic College Bexhill singing music from the award winning film The Chorus, and by East Sussex School of Performing Arts who will dance to the music of Disney favourite Frozen.

You can also expect timeless classics from the silver screen such as Gone with the Wind, Gabriel’s Oboe from the Mission and the Warsaw Concerto from the 1941 film Dangerous Moonlight.

Members presale: Thursday 18 July, 10am
General onsale: Friday 19 July, 10am

The return of the mighty Dr Savage and his band The Hot Sauce:

Crawling from the wreckage of a head-on collision between Professor Longhair’s mother root honkytonk, Tom Waits’ low-life tales of dreams withering on the vine and Memphis Slim’s fire comes a beast that will not conform to the UK blues scene…

A man with a past, who gave up selling sex to sell soul. And sex. He plays dirty blues piano not seen (since Esquerita taught Little Richard a lick or two circa 1952.) and sings with a power and honesty rarely heard.

Every role he plays be it a solo piano performance , crooning in front of an 18 piece orchestra or stomping the streets with his 2nd Line band…you know Dr Savage is gonna be givin’ it his all…sweatin’ …screamin’…searchin for the last drops of his Soul to give to you…YES YOU!!!!

Five outstanding musicians, and one non-musical stand-up, tune their instruments for a brand-new show, bringing musical mayhem to DLWP in Autumn 2024!

Performing soon-to-be top hits, the six-headed musical comedy band bring their trademark unruly, ridiculous, and surprisingly satisfying stylings to an array of brand new songs. Expect plentiful enthusiastic dancing, party games, and a lot of mucking about, led by creator and co-host of BAFTA and National Comedy Award-winning hit TV show ‘Taskmaster’, Alex Horne.

Members’ Pre-Sale: Thursday 16 November 2023, 10am
General Onsale: Friday 17 November 2023, 10am

In this election year, with the country in turmoil, there’s only one comedian who can kill the mood even further…

Nish Kumar, one of The Guardian and The Telegraph’s 50 Best Comedians of the 21st Century, is back on tour with his brand new politically-charged stand-up show, Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe.

Expect jokes about climate collapse, income inequality and the emotional sensation of being a British Indian man who isn’t going to vote for a British Indian Prime Minister. It’s 80 minutes of sweet, sweet vibe killing, plus support act and interval.

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📢 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: SCOTT LAVENE TO PLAY THE PIPER ON NOVEMBER 22ND

💣 Tickets on sale now https://www.thepiper.club/events

💥 We are thrilled to announce that Essex post-punk songwriter and raconteur Scott Lavene will be playing St Leonards this November. 

⭐️ A born storyteller, through his records and his writing Scott Lavene has long been populating a hallucinogenic world of his own creation with ne’er do wells, ragamuffins and eccentrics. In support of his third album, Disneyland In Dagenham, Lavene heads out on the road again, having just done a circuit of the UK in support of The Hold Steady’s Craig Finn.

💥”Full of great poignant, funny and sad songs that display the man’s great writing talents. At times he’s David Bowie, Syd Barrett and Ian Dury at the same time.” Louder Than War

💥”Mordant, spivvy, pop-punk TMI gabble about the urgency and futility of it all from lyrical Essex motormouth.” MOJO

💥“Think Baxter Dury’s warped kid brother.” The Times

💥“Sounds like an updated version of something that Stiff records would have released in the 70’s.” Steve Lamacq

Forget the hurt, it’s been 35 years of pure joy for Lightning Seeds, one of the country’s best loved bands.

And to celebrate, they have announced a massive 17 date UK tour and a lovingly put together 20 track greatest hits album; Tomorrow’s Here Today: 35 Years of Lightning Seeds, out 4 October 2024.

It’s an absolute masterclass in modern pop songwriting from Ian Broudie. Kicking off with their classic debut single Pure, this really is a greatest hits disc worthy of the title from a band who have sold over 8 million albums. Across 20 tracks the LP features Lightning Seeds favourites including The Life Of Riley, Change, Lucky You, Sense, All I Want, Sugar Coated Iceberg, You Showed Me, Emily Smiles, 3 Lions and more.

Members’ Pre-sale: Thursday 23 November 2023, 10am
General Sale: Friday 24 November 2023, 10am

Nomad Shakes will play The Piper on Saturday, November 23rd, with support from Paris Blue and Suncharmer.

The event will feature the launch of their new single ‘Not Quite Me’, and tickets are available via Dice, with a chance to win a swagbag of merch for those who purchase tickets.

The event starts at 7PM, and tickets are priced at £7

TICKETS

Take a ‘spirited’ adventure with the UK’s Best Craft Gin, Rum & Vodka Festival – includes Lemonade. We are uniting hundreds of different craft gins, spirits and distillers under one roof to create what can only be described as one epic celebration!

Our aim is simple – to celebrate and raise awareness of fabulous craft gins, spirits and distillers, introduce you to new gins, rums and vodkas you may not have discovered before, and let you enjoy tasting samples as part of your tickets from an array on onsite craft distillers all excited to meet with you. Sampling is all part of the fun, and we are proud to be regarded as the ‘festival of choice’ for craft distillers. It means we will always have the very best producers ready and waiting to sample with you, which in turn will always ensure you leave suitably inspired and more knowledgeable than before.

Beyond our sampling room, we have extensively stocked bars with hundreds of different craft gins and spirits to tantalise you with. Whilst gin is proudly showcased on our menus, we now offer so much more than just gin with rum, vodka, tequila, cocktails, prosecco and even beer now on offer! The festival is enriched further by fabulous LIVE music and entertainment guaranteed to lift your spirits.

So, what are you waiting for… whether you are a budding enthusiast or seasoned connoisseur, you are guaranteed the perfect craft gin and spirit filled day out with The Gin To My Tonic!

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET £17.50 INCLUDES:

Explorer Guide
New-Look Glass & Tote Bag
Stainless-Steel Straw & Stainless-Steel Sampling Cup
Extensively Stocked Spirit Bars with 35ml Measures (as opposed to the standard 25ml)
NEW! Prosecco & Beer
NEW! Cocktails
Exclusive Gin & Rum Releases
Free Sampling From Onsite Craft Distillers
Access to Hot & Cold Food
Live Entertainment

EXPRESS (VIP) TICKET £30.00 INCLUDES ALL ITEMS IN GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET PLUS:

Doors Open 15 Minutes Early (Priority Access To Seating & Sampling)
Fast-Track
Free Welcome Drink
Free Cloak Room
Branded Pen & Special VIP Tasting Card
VIP Badge (Entitles You To Extra Onsite Special Offers)

SESSION TIMES:

Saturday 30th November 2024 – 12.00pm – 4.00pm
Saturday 30th November 2024 – 6.00pm – 10.00pm

Your ticket provides you with guaranteed entry to the session of your choosing, along with all the fantastic goodies detailed within your ticket. We are proud to say that stainless steel sampling cups are a new addition to all tickets, giving you a fabulous keepsake that empowers you to be more sustainable when sampling with our onsite craft distillers.

The bar itself will operate on a token system with each token costing £6.50 for a 35ml measure of gin (bigger than a single), garnish and appropriate mixer. Tokens are sold in blocks of four but can be shared and split between your group. Cash and card payments are accepted.

Terms and Conditions Apply. Strictly Over 18’s Only. Should you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact The Gin To My Tonic at enquiries@thegintomytonic.com who will be delighted to assist you.

The iconic singer songwriter takes to the road once more, armed with her long-awaited 8th Studio album. The Road Less Travelled.

A collection of 12 powerful songs packing a real punch. It runs the gamut of every emotion; from the raging banger Leaving, to the anthemic Superpower, to the exquisite and fragile beauty that is The Moon and I. Horse has poured her very soul into this album.
Horse’s path has indeed been one less travelled.

The title is a perfect fit as it symbolises being on an unconventional or more challenging path in life. By example, she encourages embracing uniqueness and courage to venture beyond the norm. She celebrates individuality and the boldness to forge one’s own path. Her music is her voice and by using it, has also become a conduit for those listening.

This is a the full band show.

Featuring songs from the new album and the briefest glimpse into the back catalogue.

Special guest Kirsten Adamson opening the show.

Limited early bird tickets are now on sale for 2-Tone stalwart Rhoda Dakar’s DJ show on Saturday 30th November.

Rhoda began her career as lead vocalist with all-female 2-Tone band, The Bodysnatchers. She’s recorded with The Specials, Madness and most recently, a collab with the Dub Pistols, Stand Together and covers album on Sunday Best.

Expect an eclectic selection from Jamaican dancehall to 90s floorfillers, ska, reggae and 2-Tone! Tunes that have shaped Rhoda…

Grab your tickets now!

https://www.thepiper.club/events

After a year off, Rick Wakeman’s traditional Christmas tour returns with an all-new show!

In a change from his usual solo Christmas concerts, Rick will be joined by two very special guests: his son and fellow keyboard player Adam Wakeman and Mollie Marriott, daughter of the late Steve Marriott, both of whom performed so brilliantly with Rick on his Return Of The Caped Crusader… tour in February.

Members’ Pre-Sale: Thursday 29 February 2024, 10am
General On-Sale: Friday 1 March 2024, 10am

With a stage set-up of two keyboards and a grand piano, this new line-up will give Rick much more range and flexibility in the material he is able to perform, which will be a mixture of old and new songs from his back catalogue, some traditional Christmas songs and an unexpected piece of audience participation!

Expect hilarious banter from Wakemans Senior and Junior, as Adam tries to control his father’s gentle ‘unwokeness’, outstanding soaring vocals from Mollie and virtuosic performances from two of the most talented keyboard players in the business.

A Christmas show not to be missed!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1044743153897?aff=oddtdtcreator

Benet McLean, a fantastic violinist, is one of the most highly regarded contemporary musicians in British jazz. His musical depth and exploration of the boundaries between musical genres make him a unique and constantly evolving artist. Inspired in his teens by the great bebop artists of the 1940s, Benet’s playing today reflects his early inspirations while also embracing many other musical influences.

Previously known best for his outstanding piano playing, Benet has released several critically acclaimed albums on piano. However in recent years, he has returned to the violin, fast emerging as a dynamic and innovative jazz violinist. His debut solo album on violin, Green Park, was released in November 2023 and has been met by praise from both critics and radio alike.

A gifted composer and arranger, live work with his own band focuses on violin-infused high-energy grooves interspersed with lyrical ballads, often augmented with pedals and effects, with exciting performances that showcase the breadth of his innovative violin style. Collaborations have included heading up the string quartet on Partikel’s acclaimed String Theory album and working on string sections with producer Troy Miller on albums by Laura Mvula and Mahalia. His violin playing is also featured on several other albums including Pyramid by Dan Goldman’s ElecTrio, Counteraction by Partikel, and the debut solo albums of trumpeter Andy Davies (Rise Of The Spider Monkey) and keyboardist Benjamin Croft (10 Reasons To…). He has also performed on violin with artists outside of jazz including Nightmares on Wax.

Benet has been playing music since the age of 3 years old when he first persuaded his parents to buy him a violin, and he undertook several years of classical training before turning his attentions to jazz. Some of the many other artists Benet has played or toured with, both in jazz and other fields, include Omar, Soweto Kinch, Binker Golding, Daniel Casimir, Julian Joseph, Steve Williamson, Orphy Robinson, Jean Toussaint, Cleveland Watkiss, TY, Roachford, Jay Phelps, Tommy Smith, Sir Simon Rattle, Kevin Haynes (see album Ori Ire), Maxi Jazz (Faithless) and Loose Tubes.

Benet also teaches and is a professor of jazz violin at the London Performing Academy of Music (LPMAM).
“…When listening to Benet McLean it is readily apparent that his is an important jazz violin voice up there with Ponty, Debski and Urbaniak. I am particularly happy because Benet reckons that when he was a kid my playing across the genres was of some encouragement to him. Now is an exciting time because from the chrysalis of his modern jazz mastery an inspirational and completely original style is emerging. Check it!”