A tribute to “The Greatest Rock’n’Roll Band” the world has seen, focusing on the early part of their career from 1964-1969 including “Jumping Jack Flash”, “Paint It Black”, “Not Fade Away”, & “Satisfaction”. Enthusiastic fans rate the band very highly and those from the Stones inner circle liked them so much, they booked them for a band member’s birthday party! The costumes are shamelessly camp gaudy and fab, the instruments genuinely vintage and the wit irreverent. However, while the tongue is never far from the cheek, it is never to the detriment of the music.

After his sell out tour show in Southend in 2024 Lee Hurst returns with a BRAND NEW tour show.

Tony Law identifies as a Hominid. Homo Sapiens, Neanderthal, Indo-European horse tribesman, an Englishman, a Canadian, a norn iron man and a Trinidadian and a Tobagonian. A dog, a dog owner, owned by a dog, a surrealist, an absurdist and an artist who is comedy of person. A parent a thrower a catcher a reader and a farmer. His 16th show is turning out to be his best yet. For connoisseurs of comedy who have seen it all and are funny in their own bones. Top drawer Tony. Comedians comedian comedian for the comedy nerd seeking Dadaist nirvosis nirvana blap. 16+

Our favourite Santa Rich Wilson returns with a collection of the finest comedians including one of the biggest names on the circuit in Scott Bennett

After his sell out tour show in Southend in 2024 Lee Hurst returns with a BRAND NEW tour show where you the audience deterimne the running order of the show.

Frank invades Leigh on sea with some friends

Dutch jazz funksters Tristan return to the Jazz Mix club with a new vocalist Irma Derby and a brand-new album Frou-Frou which is the band's 8th full studio album. Frou-Frou in our case symbolizes fanciness in our music, with the fine combination of creativity and dedication. After all, we feel more comfortable and stronger as a band than ever. We have tried our best to, once again, put in the extra effort and foremost joy of writing and recording new material. The TRISTAN core of the band (drummer Sebastiaan Cornelissen / bassist Frans Vollink and keyboardist Coen Molenaar) has always been keen on inviting different singers throughout the years. That wont be any different on the new upcoming album Frou-Frou. This time we teamed up with Irma Derby, who has, besides an amazing stage presence, been vocally compared to Randy Crawford, Chaka Kahn and Donna Summer. Also guitar-hero Glenn Black is added to the new Tristan line-up. A good example of our link to the soul scene in the UK was the collaboration of keyboarder Coen Molenaar, with Incognito last year. He co-wrote and played on two songs of their latest record Into You. With 12 new tracks in our vocabulary, we got a fresh start on the road, doing what we love dearly: Spreading positive energy through our music, while taking our audience for a ride they won't soon forget. The compositions are fun to play live, with plenty of space to evolve as we go. This has been a crucial part of our style, in order to make each and every concert excitingly unique. Together we've been to so many parts of the world already. Not only can't we wait to come back; We are eager to expand that incredible adventure. www.tristanmusic.eu [//www.tristanmusic.eu]

Life can’t just be the humdrum, the mundane and the routine before the inevitable slide to disease, decay and death. Why can’t we sneak in a bit of awesome, a tad of amazing and maybe a smidge of wonderful? A forest canopy opening onto a huge vista would be enchanting for some but my ancestors wandered in the desert for forty years, I think we’ve been outdoors enough. Others get their fix from the spiritual but I’ve been harbouring a grudge against God since my mother stopped me going to Arsenal after my Barmitzvah. Forty nine years ago. ’God will be watching’ she said. Well, at least he got to see the game. The point is, life could be so much better so I’m on the lookout. Come and join me on the hunt.

On sale now , an evening of chaos with Stand up of the finest order on Friday September 12th at Chalkwell park rooms with Mc Susan Murray , Radu Isac , BGT finalist Alex Mitchell and an invasion by Frank Sananzi. Tickets at https://wegottickets.com/event/654104

Iconic favourites of the Joker club are putting themselves into a care home with this final show with some great supporting acts.

John Seeley's Jazz and Saxophone Group have been performing together for over ten years. They play a wide repertoire of music including Jazz and Popular tunes. To showcase the talents of the students, they perform Summer and Christmas concerts in Leigh-on-Sea and have also performed on the bandstands in Priory Park, Southend and Castle Park, Colchester to an audience of over 200 people. They rehearse every Thursday evening, 7.30pm to 9.30pm at The Fisherman's Chapel, New Road, Leigh-on-Sea, and are a relaxed, friendly, welcoming group. All ability levels and instruments are welcome and they are always looking for more members to join their Jazz family. A selection of delicious and extremely reasonably priced food is available at the venue, prior to the show. DOORS: 6:30pm | MUSIC: 8:00pm Thanks to support from our partners, we are able to offer this event free of charge, but guests are still required to book a ticket and may only book a maximum of 6 tickets each.

The Opening Show of The 2025 Southend Jazz Festival Dave OHiggins now has 26 albums as leader to his credit. His sound is highly personal and recognisable, with a clear sense of melodic development and adventure. A popular performer with the public, with an excellent sense of pacing and presentation, he has a wide palette from Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, John Coltrane and Joe Henderson through to Stanley Turrentine and Michael Brecker. A stunning player in the neo-bop vein, with an apparently effortless flow of coherent ideas, beautiful time and a highly developed harmonic sense. ( - JAZZ GUIDE) Monkin Around is, at its heart, a trio of drums, bass and sax from all around the globe. Luke Fowler (from Australia) on bass, Billy Pod (from Greece) on drums, and Dave OHiggins (of English-Irish-Mexican extraction) on sax. It was born at the Troubadour in Londons Earls Court. Dave had completed a tour in 2019 with guitarist Rob Luft where they played all 70-odd compositions by Thelonious Monk. Not wanting this hard work to go to waste, it was suggested that the trio adopt this repertoire. As Dave explains, With no chordal instrument, it was an interesting challenge that demanded some degree of re-interpretation. Why not enjoy a delicious meal before the show? Two course meal just 12. DOORS: 7:00pm | MUSIC: 8:00pm | LAST FOOD ORDERS: 7:30pm

Simon Evans is Back! Waaaay back... With growing evidence that we are living in a Computer Simulation - and a pretty glitchy, off-brand simulation at that - and the approaching watershed of the AI Singularity looming like a weirdly pixelated cumulo-nimbus on the horizon, BBC Radio 4 stalwart and veteran of a quarter century of highly acclaimed stand-up comedy Simon Evans is squinting at an uncertain future, and revisiting the blue remembered hills of his youth.

Back in Southend once again. It's the FA Cup of Comedy! With £10,001 up for grabs, the biggest cash prize in UK Comedy, a stellar mix of TV comedians, top professional circuit acts and the hottest rising stars battle it out for the title of "British Comedian of the Year 2025". In this Southend heat, nine acts will be performing their best ten minute sets as they attempt to win over the audience who vote for their favourites to go through to the semi-finals

Olivia Cuttill is a Leeds Conservatoire graduate, Peter Whitingham 2024 award winner, London based jazz trumpet player and composer. Olivia Cuttill really is the full package.... Remember the name. - Jazz Matters. Along with her all star band, Olivia comes to the Southend Jazz Festival with her brand new album ...And Writing And Singing And Tunes To Be Swingin. As the third generation to pursue music in her family (all of which feature on the album) , jazz and blues are deeply rooted in Olivias heritage. Heavily influenced by the sounds of New Orleans, inspired by Louis Armstrong and Dr John and the song writing of Nina Simone and Randy Newman, her sound is rich with soul. Olivias approach to composition story telling and improvisation seamlessly bleed into one, gleaming with conviction, character and captivation. Since releasing her debut album, The Whole Damn Plan 2024, with The Olivia Cuttill Quintet, Olivia has toured the UK playing esteemed venues such as Ronnie Scotts, Howard Assembly Room and South Bank Centre. This appearance at the Southend Jazz Festival marks the final date in Olivia's UK and European tour. Olivia also plays in Jazz FM "Innovator of the year" nominee Fergs Imaginary Big Band and with Northern Line 2024 winner Tom Harris. Lineup: Olivia Cuttill - Trumpet Issey Chivers - Vocals Tom Harris - Piano Josh Vadiveloo - Bass Miles Pillinger - Drums Why not enjoy a delicious meal before the show? Two course meal just 12. DOORS: 7:00pm | MUSIC: 8:00pm | LAST FOOD ORDERS: 7:30pm

Isobella Burnham is our 2025 'Artist in Residence'. Weve teamed up with Metal to welcomeIsobella Burnhamas the Southend Jazz Festivals first-everArtist in Residence. An exciting young bassist, vocalist, composer and bandleader, Isobella will spend the week working from Chalkwell Hall Metals beautiful creative hub overlooking the estuary. At this special, intimate, solo bass & vocal performance, Isobella will be showcasing some of the new material she has been working on throughout the festival. DOORS OPEN: 7:30pm | MUSIC: 8:00pm Discounted tickets are available for V.I.P Memebers via the "V.I.P Member's Events" portal. We use partnership funding to subsidise ticket prices for people under 25, as part of our campaign to see more young people enjoying live jazz. We also offer assistance to those on low and fixed incomes to make our festival as accessible as possible. Email [email protected] for more information.

Considering his dexterity, fluidity and intuitive sense of melody and harmony, one of the most remarkable aspects of UK guitarist and composer Roberto Restuccias musical background is that hes largely self-taught. He enrolled for a year at the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) in Guildford and his time at the renowned school helped him develop his skills with harmony and theory, but Roberto often likes to say that he went to the University of Slash, first learning to play from VCR recordings of concerts by Guns N Roses and Pearl Jam, pausing the videos and doing his best to copy the licks of Slash and Mike McCready. Roberto credits the evolution of his jazz and blues sensibilities to influential figures like Chuck Loeb, George Benson, Larry Carlton, Ronnie Jordan, Robben Ford and Jeff Golub. While experimenting with different styles, he had long set his sights on success in the smooth jazz genre, which, he says, grabs me from every direction, mixing funk and jazz, with openings to blues it up. A longtime fan of Oli Silk, Roberto met the keyboardist after one of his local UK gigs, gave him one of his own albums and their creative relationship blossomed from there. Their incredible artist-producer chemistry drives every nuance of Robertos CD With Every Turn, also on Roberto's brand-new CD "Hand 2 Heart", which has recently been released on Trippin N Rhythm Records. www.robertorestuccia.com [//www.robertorestuccia.com]

Groove Den is a collaborative meeting of minds and the brainchild of Bristol music heavy weight James Morton. It delivers a fresh sound characterised by groove, soul, and musical innovation. Drawing on a diverse array of musical styles, including jazz, funk, hip-hop, soul, and rock, the unifying elements are groove and feel. James, one of the most exciting saxophonists of his generation, has performed and recorded with some of the most prolific artists in music including Pee Wee Ellis, Fred Wesley and The New JB's, George Clinton, The Herbaliser, Kasabian, Pendulum, and the NPG Horns (Prince) among others. He also has released two critically acclaimed albums 'The Kid' and 'Don't You Worry 'Bout That'. www.jamesmortonsax.com [//www.jamesmortonsax.com]

Experience the Groove: Live with Glen Parish & The Groove Masters Get ready for a night of soul, blues, jazz, and funk as Glen Parish and his powerhouse band, The Groove Masters, light up the stage with music that moves the body and stirs the soul. From smooth grooves to fiery solos, expect dynamic live renditions of classics by George Benson, Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, The Crusaders, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Grover Washington Jr, The Meters, Santana, and more all delivered with unmistakable style, passion, and musicianship. A true force on the UK music scene, Glen Parish is a guitarist, band leader, composer, record producer, session musician, and tutor. Over the years, hes collaborated with legends like Jools Holland and Kenny Thomas, played for top UK artists, and performed alongside Canadian platinum country star Jess Moskaluke during her UK shows. From clubs to concert halls including a performance at the iconic London O2 Arena Glens guitar has left its mark. He was also a finalist for Guitarist Magazine UKs Guitarist of the Year. Let Glens guitar do the talking. Feel the blues. Move with the funk. Lose yourself in the groove. Whether youre a jazz aficionado, blues devotee, or just love incredible live music, this is one show you don't want to miss. Join the groove. Feel the magic. Live it with Glen Parish & The Groove Masters. www.glenparish.co.uk [//www.glenparish.co.uk]

Divine Schism and Metal present The Plan have returned with a brand new album! The post punk outsiders from Southend-on-Sea are back with their first new music since 2017's critically acclaimed Nervous Energy. The album will be released on 3rd October via independent label Divine Schism, and we're hosting this launch night the weekend at The Plan's spiritual home Metal! Supports tbc, but will be a great night and an early opportunity to get your hands on the beautiful purple vinyl! Speaking of, we're doing a ticket bundle option where you get entry to the show plus the vinyl for £20! With normal tickets prices at £10 that's an £10 album! Or a free gig if you buy the album in advance! Inarguably top value either way!