Christopher Alan Helme is an English singer-songwriter, formerly the frontman of John Squire's post-Stone Roses band The Seahorses.

A very special acoustic show with Mark Morriss & Adam Devlin of Britpop legends The Bluetones. The band, formed in 1993, had an impressive run of hit singles throughout the late 90's/early 00's, including ’Bluetonic’, ‘Slight Return’, ‘Marblehead Johnson’, ‘Solomon Bites The Worm’, ‘If’ and ‘Keep the Fires Burning’. They scored thirteen Top 40 singles and three Top 10 albums in the UK charts before splitting up in 2011. Join frontman Mark Morriss alongside band mate Adam Devlin as they "Cut Some Rug" on stage together at this very intimate show.

“They’ve lasted because they are brilliant” Radio 2 Brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane formed Hue and Cry in the ’80s and the duo made a huge impact with the release of their debut album Seduced and Abandoned (1987) which featured their first top ten single Labour of Love. The follow up album Remote continued the trend and produced the huge hits Looking for Linda and Violently. Albums like Stars Crash Down, Showtime and Jazz Not Jazz ensured Hue and Cry’s continued successful run through the ’90s, whilst their 2005 appearances as finalists on ITV’s primetime show Hit Me Baby One More Time, featuring their version of Beyonce’s Crazy In Love, thrust the band firmly back into the mainstream limelight. A number of successful album releases and accompanying live appearances followed which included Open Soul (2008), Xmasday (2009), Bitter Suite Again (2010), Hot Wire (2012), Remote: Major to Minor (2014), September Songs (2015), Pocketful of Stones (2017). To date Hue and Cry have sold in excess of two million records worldwide. In 2019, Hue and Cry sold out their Summer Nights at the Bandstand show at Glasgow’s Kelvingrove park within forty-eight hours and finished the year by playing live all over the UK. With the global pandemic bringing live touring to a halt during 2020/21, Hue and Cry introduced their pioneering Live from Lockdown streaming shows which were broadcast live from the band’s Glasgow based studio and viewed online by thousands of fans around the world. A collection of their favourite tracks from these shows was released as a Best of Lockdown album (2022). Hue and Cry have sold tens of thousands of concert tickets worldwide. As well as performing alongside some of the greatest artists in music history – appearing with U2, James Brown, Madonna, Al Green and Van Morrison to name but a few – the band have undertaken a multitude of their own headline tours and made numerous festival appearances. Hue and Cry were recognised by their peers when they were recently presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Scottish Music Awards. The band are currently working on a brand new album and have made a welcome return to performing in front of audiences.

The ultimate cheesy party experience! A mix of bingo and a whole load of the cheesiest party music you ever heard! Win prizes, dance, sing and party like your life depends on it! It's Bingo with a whole tube of cheese sauce poured all over it.

The Sounds of Simon is a tribute to the wonderful music of Simon and Garfunkel. Lose yourself to nostalgia with such classics as Mrs Robinson, The Boxer, The Sounds of Silence, and Bridge Over Troubled Water as well as all the others that have established Paul Simon as one of the most successful songwriters of all time. Paul and Art are played to perfection, bringing in elements of their famously fractious relationship, as well as replicating the beautiful harmonies flawlessly. This is a wonderful show filled with excellent music, nostalgia, and a genuine love for some great musicians.

Flash: The UK's most authentic live tribute to the music of Freddie Mercury and Queen. Hit after hit, anthem after anthem, as the group power out the greatest songs of Queen crowd participation is at a high from the start. Performed in authentic costumes and with replica equipment the show really is as close as it gets. Flash have been performing concerts all over Europe and the Far East for the past 20 years. They were also a hand-picked tribute band chosen by the BBC to perform live to a primetime television audience of millions. Queen have amassed a huge back catalogue of hits, some of the most recognised tunes in history and their popularity is as high as ever. Flash captures that live sensation of Queen closer than any other group.

Join us on a musical journey, charting the rise to fame of one of the biggest selling artiste of all time. Combining breath-taking vocal and piano performances, flamboyant costumes, a dazzling light show -- all accompanied by an outstanding band and backing vocals. Travel back in time and be treated to all the hits such as Crocodile Rock, Philadelphia Freedom, Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting, Are You Ready for Love, I’m Still Standing, I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues, Tiny Dancer, Your Song and of course Rocket Man.

Roger Monkhouse - "his laconic delivery shields an engaging persona and an enquiring mind" - The Guardian

The iconic STAX of SOUL make a grand return to the Bowdon Rooms in May.  Fresh from their sold-out Fortieth Anniversary Tour, this legendary nine-piece band continues to dazzle audiences with their dynamic brass section and powerhouse performances. Join us for a night filled with soul-stirring classics from the heart of Stax, Atlantic, Motown, and Northern Soul. Immerse yourself in the sounds ofJames Brown, The Blues Brothers, and over 30 iconic soul hits including "Get Ready," "Higher and Higher," and "My Girl." 

Join us on December 5th for a Winter Wonderland Christmas party featuring the UK's top Elton John tribute, Rocket Max, and his live band!

The Ducks will get you dancing and singing along to the best 80s and 90s and 00's Indie covers and pop punk classics. Banging tunes from The Cure, The Smiths, The Clash, Pulp, Oasis, The Jam, Blondie, Green Day, Blur, Blink 182, James, Artic Monkeys and many more! Joining us at The Bowdon Rooms - Saturday 7th February 2026!

Get glittered up for a fun, fab and feel-good afternoon of dancing with people your own age to the best ever 70s disco, 80s pop and 90s dance floor classics! Its an afternoon boogie-ing to all your favourite 70s, 80s and 90s dance floor classics from Donna Summer, Human League, Earth Wind and Fire, Chic, Black Box, Sister Sledge, Odyssey, Chaka Khan, ABBA, Madonna, Robin S, Erasure, Bee Gees, Candi Staton, Faithless and many more.