20 years in stand-up for the Taskmaster cheeky texts icon, multi-award winner, YouTube cult figure, Radio 4 favourite and recently ‘Baby Reindeer’ actor: Watson returns after seasons at the Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Edinburgh comedy festivals. A recent encounter with a stranger caused Mark to spend some time pondering the uncertain future facing humanity. He explores this – along with equally pressing matters like the worst word he has ever said in public, the current state of the UK sausage industry, and much more – in a typically frantic and fun-packed new show.

To an artist without the creative energy and laser-focused determination of Elles Bailey, it could all have been very different. But when you're the hardest-working woman in blues, rock and roots music, not even the tumultuous world events of the past two years were going to stop you from writing several new chapters in a remarkable story.

Having reassessed her life through the prism of an ADHD diagnosis in last year's funny and moving memoir, one of Britain's most beloved and most scatterbrained stand-ups lets you back into her mind (warning: it's cluttered in there). Among other things, this show will be a love-letter to letter-writing, a trip back through her early years as a comic and woman-about-town, and a whirlwind tour of a chaotic, hilarious brain.

Mike Massé is an internationally acclaimed artist and arranger who performs epic acoustic classic rock. He is a YouTube icon with over 160 million channel views. Legends of rock like Toto, Boston, Sarah McLachlan, Styx, Rush, Berlin, Asia, and others have expressed love and gratitude for his acoustic renditions of their songs. Toto cites his acoustic cover of “Africa” as their favourite.

An idiosyncratic, challenging and richly lyrical singer/ songwriter, Junior Brother is the pseudonym of Co. Kerry, Ireland singer Ronan Kealy. Chosen as The Irish Times’ Best Irish Act of 2019 and nominated for the 2019 Choice Music Prize for Album of the Year, Junior Brother has built a rabid following thanks to unmissable live shows, and music both excitingly forward-looking and anciently evocative. His strange stories unfold with reckless abandon upon a distinctive guitar and foot tambourine accompaniment, influenced as much by the avant-garde as music from the Middle Ages and his home place in rural Ireland.

Get ready for an electrifying night of MOTOWN MAGIC! Hailing from South Africa, the sensational Darryl Hendricks, Bongi Lolwana, and Wesley Adams are bringing the house down with their spectacular tribute to the legendary sounds of Motown. Expect to dance, sing, and groove to timeless hits by: The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, Lionel Richie, Marvin Gaye and many more! With jaw-dropping vocals, smooth harmonies, and dazzling choreography, this is more than just a showits a journey straight to the heart of Hitsville USA! Feel the rhythm. Relive the magic. Be part of the history.

Mohammad’s own brand of ecstatic music takes elements from Middle Eastern and North African music to create an atmosphere of joy, love and happiness. Mohammad Syfkhan is a Kurdish/Syrian Singer and Bouzouki player. He began playing music in 1980 while he was in college studying nursing. When he got his degree in 1983, Mohammad moved to the city of Raqqa, Syria where he began working as a professional singer and started his own band, The Al-Rabie Band which played concerts, parties, weddings and festivals all over Syria. The Al-Rabie Band were a much sought-after group. Their live sets included Kurdish, Arabic, Turkish and some Western songs as well as Mohammad’s own original material. Presented by The Beauty Witch. This is an 18+ event

Kristin Hersh brings the Throwing Muses live show to Europe in Spring 2025. Their first tour since 2011, the Muses will embark on a 2025 European tour as a three-piece, fronted by Hersh. Hersh remains one of the most unique and singular talents of her generation, a celebrated and gifted writer as well as a relentlessly touring musician. Throwing Muses finds Hersh going back to where it all began, with nearly 40 years of Muses history behind them. This year marks a new chapter in the project. A very rare opportunity to witness one of the great cult American rock bands, we look forward to presenting the Muses on their intimate European adventure.

Kieran Hodgson: Voice of America The four time Edinburgh comedy award nominee returns. America. What happened, man? Ever since he was a little loser kid in a little loser country (yes, England), Kieran Hodgson has been putting on an American accent and dreaming a big American dream. But nowadays it's not so simple. Didn't America go completely bananas? Didn't he get too old for dreaming? And when Hollywood comes calling, does Kieran actually sound American after all? Join one of Telegraphs 50 funniest comedians of the 21st Century as he explores how a scared world feels about the USA and impersonates a bunch of old prospectors and former Presidents.

A brand new show from award-winning comedian, star of Live at the Apollo, and co-host of award-winning podcast Trusty Hogs - Helen is back and is struggling. She has spent the last year being forced to hang out with someone she doesn’t like and who honestly does not like her. It’s tense, it’s uncomfortable, they won’t leave.

"Hank Williams, Glen Campbell, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Gram Parsons, Merle Haggard, John Prine, Townes Van Zandt. "Im so lonesome I could cry, Witchita Lineman, Love Hurts, Always on my mind, Help me make it through the night, Brass Buttons, Tonight the bottle let me down. Just some of the names and songs that have built the foundations of country music and the craft of great songwriting. Bearing little resemblance to the so-called country music of today, classic country tended towards the big emotions: tortured romance, despair, hard work, yet more heartbreak and hard-won truths. Hats and trucks are notable by their absence. These are lyrics and music that has survived and will continue to survive because they speak to the heart.Beautiful melodies, touching words, soaring harmonies and intricate solos are the core of great country music. Its musically closer to it roots in bluegrass rather than the pop music it is today. Anthony Toner (vocals, electric and acoustic guitar) , Mark Crockard (vocals and acoustic guitar) and Marcus McAuley (acoustic guitar and mandolin) have come together as The Boondocks to play the old school country songs they love playing together and hope you do too. Why not join them for an evening of the greatest country music ever produced in the good ol' US of A.

Katie Gregson-MacLeods unique blend of deeply personal lyricism and folk-influenced sound have earned her a dedicated global audience.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The New Leaves Return to Belfast for a Magical Night of Modern Irish Folk Belfast, Northern Ireland [Insert Date] County Downs rising folk sensation The New Leaves are returning to Belfast for a captivating live performance at The Black Box. This highly anticipated show promises a unique blend of modern Irish folk, rich harmonies, acoustic noodling, atmospheric electric guitar, and tribal rhythms. Following the release of their critically-acclaimed debut album A Sketch of Home, The New Leaves will perform standout tracks including Donaghaguy Reservoir, East Coast Daydream, and the hauntingly beautiful Maggies Island.Their sound has been described as both nostalgic and forward-thinkingrooted in Irish tradition but full of fresh, cinematic energy. Joining them on the night is the wonderfully talented Matthew Benson, whose heartfelt songwriting and soulful melodies set the perfect tone for an unforgettable evening. Dont miss this one-night-only celebration of homegrown musical artistry.

Juxtaposition is a key theme in Martyn's work. The simplicity and the complexity of the human condition and all that it encompasses is underpinned with a heady promise of hope. There is a versatility to Martyn's music that is hard to categorise. Many have tried, resulting in labels such as folk, rock, soul, folk-funk and Americana; all of which somehow miss the mark. But sometimes music doesn't need a defining genre and with the ability to articulate a sense of the bigger picture, Martyn's music and social commentary manage to empower and speak for many. His songs are pictures, and stories, and feelings all put to music and delivered by a master craftsman. Martyn Joseph. A unique talent driven by passion and love for his trade, continues to write, sing and play from the heart.

Keith and Stu Xander were discovered on YouTube by formerGibson Brands CEO Henry Juszkiewicz. During their subsequent performances for the company at numerous international events from LA to Dubai, the band caught the attention of not just an ever-growing collective of fans but also industry legends such as Eddie Kramer (Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Kiss, Rolling Stones) and Rick Allen (Def Leppard) . "Very cool. The guy plays and sings great! Hard to believe these guys are from the UK. I like it!". Steve Lukather (TOTO) Defying all expectations, lead singer and guitarist Keith Xander was born without a right arm below the elbow and plays his guitar using a prosthesis and hook with a pick attached at the end. Although many who have seen Keith play believe him to be an extraordinary guitarist in light of his perceived disability, he is a virtuoso musician in his own right and his playing rivals the best in the industry. "Not only is he immensely talented on the guitar and vocals, he burns with an unbelievable passion for the music, pouring every ounce of energy into his performance." RICHARD ROSENTHAL - Screamer Magazine LA The group had a five-year tenure as the resident house band at Liverpools iconic Cavern Club and later went on to support the likes of Joe Bonamassa, Joe Satriani, Manfred Manns Earth Band, The Temperance Movement, ex-Whitesnakes Bernie Marsden and even Bon Jovi at Mancheter Uniteds Old Trafford Stadium. In 2016, Xander & The Peace Pirates released their debut album, titled11:11, on V2 Benelux Records. They recorded at the world-famous Wisseloord studios in Hilversum, outside of Amsterdam. The album went on to receive broad critical acclaim, with Classic Rock writing, The novelty of frontman Keith Xanders guitar approach he lodges a plectrum in the hook of his prosthetic arm is soon overshadowed by this bands convincing splice of soul, blues and country. BBC Radio 2s Whispering Bob Harris shared, This band are just awesome, and take me right back to my OGWT days. Their highly anticipated second album - Order Out of Chaos- was released in May 2022 and received glowing praise and attention from Guitar World, Total Rock Radio and Blues Rock Review. The footprint became global, and discovery continues to expand broadly on a month-to-month basis. "Xander and the Peace Pirates have done a number of concerts with us in Germany now and it has been a musical and personal pleasure to work with them. They are really very unusual but most importantly, they are very good." Manfred Mann With haunting riffs, uniquely innovative melodies and an infectious on-stage charisma, Xander & The Peace Pirates continue to share their musical passion to standing ovations across the world, while spreading a universal message of peace, love and harmony. As Manfred Mann offered, They are really very unusual, but most importantly, they are very good! " "Despite being a new name to many, they've already shared space onstage with rock & blues glitterati like Buddy Guy, Bon Jovi, Vintage Trouble, The Temperance Movement, Eric Bibb, Robben Ford, Manfred Mann, Joe Bonamassa, Ritchie Kotzen, Bernie Marsden (Whitesnake) and The Fabulous Thunderbirds." FRASER LEWRY - Classic Rock Magazine UK