Performing to sell out venues for over 20 years, 'The Upbeat Beatles' have more than earned their reputation as the finest tribute to the music of the Beatles. Paying homage to the greatest band in history, 'The Upbeat Beatles' take you through the whole of the Beatles' career; from the early days of 'Beatlemania' (She Loves You, I Want To Hold Your Hand) across the Atlantic to conquer the USA (Help!, Ticket To Ride), through the 'Summer of Love' and Psychedelia (Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Strawberry Fields Forever) then finally down the 'Long and Winding Road' to the end of the 1960's, for the Beatles' final live performance as a group (Get Back, Come Together). With authentic instruments, costume changes, multimedia, and featuring an ensemble cast of professional musicians with West End experience, this is a two-hour spectacular show not to be missed, for Beatles fans new and old!

The Freddie and Queen Experience are the UK’s Premier Queen & Freddie Mercury Tribute Band who are internationally & critically acclaimed. The band performs all over the world with sell out shows in the UK & abroad, with most recently in UAE & Europe. They deliver a passionate & energy packed show just full of Queen’s greatest hits! Ian as Freddie Mercury replicates Freddie Mercury’s live shows with the looks, mannerisms, vocals, charisma, high energy & showmanship that Freddie was so famous for. The Freddie and Queen Experience are some of the finest musicians in UK, including arguable the most established & best professional Brian May Tribute Andy Wills. The full band perform with replica outfits instruments & perform a full recreation of Queen’s Live shows, based around Queen at there very best, the 86 ‘Magic tour’. It’s simply a great show not to missed!

The band work tirelessly to recreate the sound and presence of one of the biggest bands in the world. You can expect to hear all of the classic songs along with some deeper cuts. Who doesn't know most of the songs on 'Rumours'?! This is a rare chance to catch a band who have been getting great reviews around the country - come along for a great night out!

Critically-acclaimed as one of the greatest tribute shows in the world, Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years has toured extensively in the UK, Europe, Australia and USA, receiving standing ovations and selling out theatres night after night. Fronted by Dan Haynes and Pete Richards collectively known as Bookends, the show is a “masterpiece” (BBC Radio) in musicianship; exquisitely recreating the unmistakable sound of Simon & Garfunkel. Featuring all the iconic songs, including The Sound of Silence, Mrs Robinson, The Boxer and the smash hit Bridge Over Troubled Water. This live concert experience is without a doubt the most authentic tribute to Simon & Garfunkel touring the world today.

Skipinnish are without a doubt one of Scotland’s most exciting exports. Riding an ever-growing wave of popularity, the band has gone from strength to strength since the launch of their album, The Seventh Wave, in 2017. With hit after hit of self penned songs and a strong mix of powerful bagpipe, fiddle and accordion led tune sets, they encompass the very best of traditional and contemporary Celtic music and their energetic live shows continue to captivate audiences all over the UK and Europe.

The Drifters are the longest running singing group in pop history still performing live, having enjoyed over 50 hits world wide. Performing all the hits ‘Saturday Night At the Movies’, ’You’re More Than a Number’, ’Come on Over to My Place’, ’Up On the Roof’, ‘Under the Board Walk’, ’Kissin in the Back Row’, ’Save the Last Dance for Me’, ’Down on the Beach’, ‘Stand By Me’, ’Like Sister and Brother’ and many many more. The Legendary group have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, performed for the President of The United States and are listed among the greatest artists of all time by Rolling Stone magazine. No other vocal group has achieved as much success artistically or commercially as The Drifters and they remain among the best selling acts of all time.

Oh What a Night! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Valli’s unmistakable voice dominated the airwaves for more than two decades with classics such as Sherry, Let’s Hang On, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, My Eyes Adored You, December 63 (Oh What A Night), Bye Bye Baby, Who Loves You and many, many more. Selling over 100 million records worldwide, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons secured their place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. Oh What a Night! combines infectious personalities, amazing vocals, slick harmonies and even slicker dance moves to deliver a show full of energy and nostalgia which always leaves audiences wanting more. Don’t miss the ultimate celebration of one of the world’s greatest Rock & Roll bands!

Beyond the Barricade has delighted audiences throughout the UK and mainland Europe for more than a decade, with its exciting concert portrayal of the greatest songs in musical theatre, all performed totally live! Recreating original West End/Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, this cast of past principal performers from Les Misérables, present a blockbusting two hour show, and is now established as the nation’s favourite musical theatre concert. Beyond the Barricade features songs from The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Jersey Boys, The Lion King, Blood Brothers, Miss Saigon and many others, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Misérables! Don’t miss the return of ‘Beyond the Barricade’ to experience its nationwide reputation for quality and perfection in musical theatre and find out why this exciting show has received critical acclaim across the UK and abroad.

Following on from the success of 2024’s “Any Port in a Storm” tour, King Creosote’s 2025’s follow-up “Any Storm in a Teacup” promises a night of modular synth, I DES tracks and KC classics.

Catch this chance to see viral sensations The Vintage Explosion. You will be transported back in time for a night of authentic rock n roll, swing and rhythm and blues.

All Holly’s hits and classics from his rock ’n’ roll pals are played live on stage by these five amazing young actor-musicians, who always delight crowds with their fabulous show. Featuring raw rock ’n’ roll, beautifully haunting ballads, energetic performances – and some genuinely hilarious moments – there is no live event that delivers a better Buddy experience. Audiences of all ages all over the globe have found it impossible to stay in their seats. From Dundee to Dubai, Swansea to Sweden, Taunton to Thailand and all across the USA, thousands of fans have shown their appreciation with standing ovations and shouts for “more!” So, whether you’re young in years or young at heart, this night with Buddy and the boys really is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles. Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, Everyday is a Holly Day with Buddy Holly and The Cricketers!

From the former members of Pilot,Hotel California,Albert Hammond Band,Blues n Trouble . their new touring show. Britains No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties, with their tribute to The Mod 60s and British Beat Boom songs of that era. The show encompasses a kicking live band with stunning vocals plus video screen flashbacks from television history, including: TV programmes, adverts and footage from the original bands. Ready Steady 60s Show presents a showcase of the great bands of this unforgettable time. The fantastic music of The Small Faces, The Kinks, Beatles, The Animals, The Hollies, The Who, Dave Clark Five, Spencer Davis Group..... to name but a few all recreated in this fabulous live show. Join us for a night of sixties nostalgia!

Now one of the most recognisable Tribute bands in the world, supreme queen continue to take things to a whole different level, with their homage to the halcyon days of one of the planet’s greatest ever rock bands. Since their formation in the nineties, supreme queen have played to hundreds of thousands of Queen fans across the world, headlining at major events including St. Tropez’s International Queen Convention, where they played to 10,000 people. Scott Maley’s incredible vocal and visual resemblance to Freddie Mercury, fronting this remarkable band of musicians has seen Supreme Queen become one of the most respected bands of their genre anywhere on earth.

AC/DC, arguably the greatest rock band of all time, are brought to life by Live/Wire with the true passion you would expect from professional musicians who share your love of this legendary live act. They deliver a critically acclaimed High Voltage two hour rock ’n’ roll set with not only cannons and a full bank of Marshall amps but a journey that takes fans from one of the best-selling albums of all time Back in Black through to the 2020 release PWR UP, with a healthy dose of the classics from the Bon Scott era. In a brand new show Live/Wire combines the vocal power of Podge Blacksmith as Brian Johnson, the virtuoso talent of Simon Davies as Angus Young and metronome-like accuracy of Dan Mosley as Malcolm Young. The line-up is completed by Eddie Clark as long time bassist Cliff Williams and James Last providing the Phil Rudd like groove from behind the kit. Now in their twenty-fifty year, Live/Wire put you right in the middle of a live experience comparable to that only AC/DC themselves produce.

Former MP Mhairi Black embraces her trademark dark sense of humour to reflect on her time in Westminster, providing a first-hand, ruthlessly honest look at 21st century politics. Mhairi became the youngest person ever elected to the House of Commons at the age of 20 and went on to make waves both in the SNP and on the wider political scene. Following on from a sold out run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Politics Isn’t For Me promises a behind the scenes look from someone who spent almost a decade at the heartbeat of UK politics.

Two hate filled rival football fans locked up in the same prison cell verbally lacerate each other while their teams assemble for the derby in the stadium nearby. In this crucible, Billy and Tim vent all their fears, bigotry, paranoia, misconceptions and, most significantly, the mutual loathing that has shaped their whole lives. The lads’ collision is not just a matter of football rivalry, but a very serious clash of cultures with all the deep-seated bigotry that that entails. Face to face with the object of their hatred, do they choose to destroy each other or to confront their demons and start a dialogue towards some kind of ceasefire? A potent allegory for peace processes all over the world, Des Dillon’s extraordinary, moving and hilarious “Singin’ I’m No A Billy, He’s a Tim” speaks for any divided culture where polarisation is inbred and prejudice governs reason. When drama is supposed to reflect society, what better arena than the sport that grips society most? “There’s more to football than football”.

Sir Thomas Jones Woodward OBE, otherwise known as Tom Jones, is one of the greatest, if not the greatest singers these isles - or indeed any country - ever produced. At the age of 82, he still puts singers a good few decades younger to shame - and he’s still got it - he is indeed, still - THE voice!!! Should you get the chance to catch him live - then I strongly urge you to do so - no question!!! However, in the absence of that option, then the next best thing is definitely the simply sensational Robert T Leonard with his Tom As Usual Showband. Close your eyes and Robert IS Tom Jones - open them up again - and he’s STILL Tom!!! The look, the mannerisms, the moves, the accent - and most of all - THE VOICE!!! Astonishing vocals from an astonishing vocalist!!! And all backed by a superb band - who’s energy really brings Sir Toms classic songs to life!!! Robert started in the industry at the age of 13 and only four years later he released his first ep with his hard rock band at the time - swiftly followed by an album on Heavy Metal Records - which charted. The group also toured throughout the country with a variety of well-known bands and established a large following in the process. Bass guitarist David (Gibby) Gibson, who’d tasted chart success in France with his own bands ep - and who’d previously spent a year in London playing with a well-known professional drummers new group - met Robert and persuaded him to join the new outfit he was involved with along with guitarist Denis (Den) Curran and drummer James Clark, both of whom were experienced musicians and had played at festivals in the UK and abroad. The band - performing their own songs - went on to tour extensively throughout - building up a large live following in the process and attracting label attention. They eventually signed with a Welsh record company and relocated to the valleys to record their debut album.

Ward Thomas could tell that change was afoot from the moment they wrote Cartwheels, now the punch-to-the-stomach title track of their sensational second album. Straight away the sisters knew the song was special. What they didn’t know was that their second album ‘Cartwheels’ would sail to #1 on the UK Album Chart on release making them the first ever UK country act to do so. Cartwheels the album, as you might guess, contains a cartwheel of emotions and each song suggested its own sound. “Lyrically, it was much more grown-up than anything on our debut. Sonically, it was a move away from country to lots of other influences we grew up with – Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, KT Tunstall, some Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Swift’s Red album. We’re still influenced by country, we still adore the Dixie Chicks and Kacey Musgraves, but this isn’t just a country album.” In fact, the title track is among several on the album to shrug off country entirely, although the 22 year old twins’ beguiling harmonies remain their calling card. Lose Me is a fast-paced pop song that rocks out. The glorious Almost Easy adds strings and electronics to the mix. Bewitching ballad Who I’m Not is set to shimmering orchestration. Boisterous lead single Carry You Home is simply a storming pop song. The biggest change, however, was that the teenagers became adults. With their co-writers, they were four young women, sitting in a room, pouring their hearts out. They didn’t think in terms of genre, but of stories, emotions and coping mechanisms. They wrote about situations they had either experienced themselves or seen their friends go through. In extraordinary couplets they captured everything from deep friendship to deep despair, from loneliness and heartbreak to the joy of moving on, from feeling like a failure to the pleasure of heading to the hills to de-stress.

Hotel California, a seven piece ensemble of musicians will perform their spectacular new critically acclaimed show that gives you a concert experience of 100 minutes of pure Eagles nostalgia. You’ll return to a dark desert highway, cool wind in your hair, or stand on that street corner in Winslow, Arizona when you join Hotel California as they faithfully re-create The Eagles and their Californian Sunshine Rock sound. Expect a set that includes tracks from the outstanding Long Road Out Of Eden album. The Eagles’ music is timeless, appealing to audiences of every age, bringing back memories and touching the hearts and souls of each new generation. This concert promises to be a fantastic night to remember for all Eagles fans, young and old, new or long-standing.

Join SCO Principal Guest Conductor Andrew Manze and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra for a delightful evening of sparkling rhythms and timeless melodies. The journey begins with Larsson’s Pastoral Suite, a gently evocative work brimming with lyrical grace. Mozart’s charming and witty Bassoon Concerto follows, a beloved masterpiece performed by the SCO’s very own Cerys Ambrose-Evans, showcasing her virtuosity and warmth. The concert concludes with Schubert’s Symphony No 6. Often called his 'Little C Major', it is a work filled with infectious energy, playful charm and the irresistible spirit of dance. Don’t miss this celebration of musical brilliance and joy! Programme - Larsson: Pastoral Suite, Op 19 - Mozart: Bassoon Concerto - Schubert: Symphony No 6 - Andrew Manze conductor Cerys Ambrose-Evans bassoon Part of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra Summer Tour 2025. Kindly supported by Eriadne & George Mackintosh, Claire & Anthony Tait and The Jones Family Charitable Trust. In association with Stirling Castle, Live Argyll and Live Borders.

Join us for a magical evening with Karen Dunbar. Spend an unforgettable evening in her company as she share stories, jokes and insights from her incredible career. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to see Karen live – book your tickets now!

A Musical Show for all the Family - Live on Stage! Ahoy, mateys! Everyone's favourite children's theatre company presents a brand-new swashbuckling singalong show for 2025. Join Auntie Aggie, Max and Morag the Rabbit as they set sail on a musical treasure hunt, filled with songs and sea shanties such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea. The McDougalls need YOU to join the crew - so why not come dressed as a pirate! The McDougalls have risen to become the country's biggest stars of family entertainment -the perfect introduction to live theatre for your little ones. Find out more by following The McDougalls on social media and subscribe to their YouTube channel for FREE singalong songs. Created and Performed by Ruairidh Forde & Ryan Moir. Running Time: One Hour Recommended for children up to age 9 to enjoy with their families. McDougalls merchandise will be on sale at the venue.

Over the next few months, the Chief Executive and Leader of Argyll and Bute Council are visiting communities like yours to hear directly from you. What do you think are the big issues, the key questions, for your community? What would you like to tell them about the place where you live? Is there anything youve always wanted to talk about, but havent had the opportunity yet? Communities are at the heart of the Argyll and Bute Council strategic Priorities which were agreed in September 2024. For council Leader Jim Lynch and Chief Executive Pippa Milne, hearing directly from communities is a top strategic priority in its own right and an important personal commitment theyre both passionate about. Jim and Pippa want to hear what local people have to say about the places where they live. Over the rest of the council term (up until May 2027) Jim and Pippa will be meeting with communities all over the area as part of a dedicated series of community conversations called Here To Hear You. They want to reach as many people and places as possible, and to hear especially from people who may not otherwise get a chance to share their views or speak up. By joining the conversation and talking with Jim and Pippa, what you have to say will help us to: Have a better understanding of the local issues where you live Join our voice with yours in speaking up on wider issues Find ways we can work together whether with you as the local community or with other agencies Hear what matters to young people and other groups, and ensure their views are considered in decision-making Helping us shape our own services Both Jim and Pippa will be ready to answer questions and share information if you want it, but they think its more important to hear from you first and foremost. This is your time, your opportunity to speak and share about what really matters in Dunoon, the place where you live. Youre encouraged to come along ready to talk on the day, but if youd like to send in any questions beforehand, you can get in touch at [email protected] ideally 24 hours before the event starts. You can also find more information about the Here To Hear You community conversations programme at our Here To Hear You web page or on Argyll and Bute Councils Facebook page. Were looking forward to hearing from you on Thursday 15th May 2025 in Dunoon. Join us at the Queens Hall, 9 Argyll Street, Dunoon PA23 7HH doors open at 5.45pm and the conversation starts at 6pm. Well aim to finish by 7.30pm. If you can, please bring along your mobile phone for an interactive session.