Labyrinth - An Icebox Singalong Night Out! You better not miss this cracking addition to our bloody packed out regular singalong nights at the icebox! First we start off with some featurettes or some other sneaky special surprises related to the feature film, then at 8pm we start the main movie and we want to hear voices! Then after the film we have a superb LABYRINTH related raffle with some great prizes to be won! BYOB corkage included in price and we supply plastic cups, also every one attendinggets free popcorn, and there is £50 store credit to be won too, to whever has the best Labyrinth related costume of the night! Very limited spaces so grab yer tickets now!

Uninspired musical adaptation of Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' with music by Leslie Bricusse and Ian Fraser.

Nominated for Musician of the Year and for Best Album with Vagrant Stanzas at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2014, Martin's shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving. There is no doubt that after 35 years as a professional musician Martin is better than ever. Widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, his interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling. Martin has been nominated an astounding 31 times in the 15 years of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards -- more than any other performer -- with 12 nominations for Musician of The Year, which he has won twice. 2008 saw an incredible five nominations for 'Prodigal Son' and two wins, whilst in 2010 he had an unprecedented six nominations for his CD, True Stories and a win for Best Traditional Track, 'Sir Patrick Spens'. Whether playing American old-time music, blues, a Dylan song or his own material, Martin Simpson is unpredictable, individual and a guitarist of immense subtlety.

Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa ( Doctor Who; Sex Education ) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Max Webster ( Life of Pi ) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.

Join an MC and 6 stand up comedians for an entertaining night of stand up comedy at the Bijou! Doors open at 6.30pm and the performances begin at 8pm. 'Comedy Gold' is run by it's affiliates Kevin O'Brien and James Connell. Southport Bijou Cinema as a venue accepts no responsibility for the content or quality of acts performing, nor liability for any offence caused.

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

 When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction. This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote).

First time at the club for young singer Chris Fox.

A welcome return for Nic Dow .Great singer guitarist.

First time at the Bothy Im a Yorkshire-based singer song-maker and guitarist and have been honing my craft for more than forty years. My work is rooted in the English folk tradition, influenced by guitarists such as Martin Carthy and Nic Jones

First time at the Bothy Ben Robinson is young singer /guitarist playing a wide range of songs and tunes .

First time at the Bothy Ben Robinson is young singer /guitarist playing a wide range of songs and tunes .

Almost a year ago to the day we welcomed Rodney Brannigan to the Grateful Fred Bijou Sessions and what a performance he gave us! So we are delighted to welcome him back on Wednesday 13th of August and, if you weren't there last year, I urge you to come and join us to see and hear this extraordinary musician. The Texas-born troubadour who learned to play in Austin, perform in Los Angeles, craft songs in Nashville, and put it all together in London, has played all types of music in all types of venues in his storied career. His adventurous, boundary-breaking guitar playing (sometimes two at the same time) earning him the title "The Two Guitar Man" has led to performance invites across America, India, Africa, and Europe.He was personally picked by Sir Michael Eavis to headline the 10,000 people Glasto Extravaganza after only being discovered the day before.Music in the Branigan family dates back to 1950s America; when his great uncle was in the Texas wireless band the KYOB Cowboys; Lefty Frizzell's session band. Later again in the 80s, Rodney's cousin was the worlds biggest selling female artist! When Rodney was 10 his dad introduced him to the guitar and his early childhood influence was Stevie Ray Vaughan. As a restless and creative spirit, Rodney soon found out that any time he got grounded for causing a ruckus, he got to play his guitar without any interruptions. So, he found all sorts of creative ways to get himself grounded and reunited with his guitar. So much so, that music-obsessed Rodney penned a letter to his boyhood girlfriend, letting her know, gently, that he needed more time to practice! Not long after, Rodney was making his way through music venues across Texas, astonishing the crowds with his particular blend of country music. To hone his performance chops Rodney starts a Jimi Hendrix tribute band, and corrals the only flamenco guitarist in town, Moses Morin, to be his partner on another side project. Equally gifted in science and maths, Rodney eschewed the field of engineering and opted to hit the road, touring in his RV with his trusty companion, a German Shepherd named "Asta". While on the road, Rodney was discovered by "Mischa" Hedges, the son of late guitar pioneer Michal Hedges. "Mischa" recognized his father's influence in Rodney's playing and made a video of the talented Texan.Rodney's touring circle expanded, as he started getting more and more invitations to perform in venues like the Whiskey a Go Go and The Cat Club in LA, where he met bassist Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big, Steve Vai, Sons of Apollo) and the two became friends. This led to Rodney opening for Billy at the NAMM show, where a chance meeting with Yamaha Guitars landed Rodney an endorsement deal with the global music giant. A talented songwriter, Rodney was offered a position at EMI in Nashville, co-writing with Dave Loggins, who penned hit tunes for Reba McEntire, Billy Ray Cyrus, Don Williams, Kenny Loggins, and many others.Sooner or later the road started calling Rodney back, he is booked to headline a festival across the pond, at Hampton Court Palace UK...and never left! Besides crisscrossing the island, Rodney is booked on tours in Asia, Africa, and Europe. A short tour of China allows him to perform in the Forbidden City, having fun jamming with artists from Mongolia (that turns into an international record deal opportunity, which Rodney politely declines). Landing in India, Rodney is the first international artist to perform at Naila Bagh Palace in Jaipur, where he collaborates with Rajasthani folk musicians, Kutle Khan (Kutle Khan Project) and Reis Khan (Barmer Boys). In Mumbai, Rodney is invited to perform at various festivals, including an opening slot for Pentagram, India's biggest rock band. Rodney has had many happy returns to India, touring with Mixtape and Krunk, playing the main stage at Sulafest, collaborating with Indian award-winning music producer & guitarist Randolph Correia, and many other experiences. Rodney is ready to recreate as soon as conditions allow. So, India: "Look out he'll be back as soon as he can!" In 2016 Rodney was invited to the most prestigious guitar festival in Europe; 'Les Nuits de la Guitare de Patrimonio' where he opens for legendary French singer and guitarist, Francis Cabrel. The impressed festival director dubs Rodney 'The Discovery of Patrimonio'. In 2018 Rodney catches the attention of Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis who offers Rodney to headline the Glastonbury Extravaganza (the very next day!) at Glastonbury Abbey. It is a double bill alongside Tom Odell. The response is immediate and Rodney lands a spot on the coveted, at the Glastonbury Festival Acoustic Stage. Rodney performs to a seam-splitting and fully crowded tent and the show goes down like a storm. His reputation as an outstanding live performer has led to turns supporting or collaborating with the likes of Jack Johnson, Billy Sheehan, G.Love & Special Sauce, Cross Canadian Rag Weed, Kelly Willis, Dick Dale, Gangsta Grass, Slim Jim Phantom, BoDidley, Bad Finger, Alabama 3, Stereo Phonics, Billy Bragg, Albert Lee, Andy McKee, Preston Reed, Tommy Emmanuel, Tom Robinson, Seth Lakeman, Show of Hands, Nick Harper, Frances Cabrel, Temper Trap, (India) Pentogram, Shaiir 'n' func, Angelique Kidja, Talvin Singh, Nibs Van Der Spuy (SA)Co-written with: Dave Loggins (Nashville) - Nick Reynolds AKA Harpo Strangelove (Alabama 3) - Jon Allen (UK) - Nibs van der Spuy (South Africa) - John Pointer (The House Jacks - Austen, Texas) - Tim Snider (Nahko & Medicine for the People -Reno, Nevada) - Randolph Correia - Pentagram/Shaiir 'n'Func (India's award-winning songwriter/producer/musician) Rodney Branigan is one of the most amazing artists you will ever see. Not simply because he is unique, but rather because he is impossibly talented Music Connection Magazine - USA Tickets are 12 Doors open at 7.00pm Concert starts at 7.30pm

Grateful Fred welcomes Brooks Williams; one of those select few 'how on earth does he do it? artists. He can sing. He can write. And, man oh man, can he play guitar. Cambridge UK-based, Statesboro, Georgia US-born, admired by both listeners and fellow musicians, Brooks Williams has been a leading light on the acoustic music scene for three decades. FATEA says his performances show the greatest level of true expertise. Listed as one of the Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists, his guitar skills are evident as he effortlessly slides in and out of folk, blues and country. "He was playing Americana before it had been given the name, saysCMP. How soulful a solo guitarist can be when he has talent, taste and astonishing technique, writesBlues Revue. Williams left his Georgia home in his late teens and moved to Boston at the height of the 1990s acoustic music renaissance. He did his apprenticeship in the bars and clubs in New York and New England and cut his teeth supporting artists like Shawn Colvin, Chris Smither, Rory Block, Leo Kottke, Odetta, Billy Bragg and Taj Mahal. His first album, North From Statesboro, caught the attention of The Washington Post and National Public Radio, which set the ball rolling and Williams never looked back. People took notice and acoustic music radio played him from the very beginning, including WUMB-FM in Boston, where Williams is one of their Top 100 Artists Of All-Time. In subsequent years he has released a staggering 34 recordings in 35 years for labels like Green Linnet Records, Solid Air Records, Signature Sounds and Reveal. Never one to shy away from the road, the list of venues and festivals Brooks Williams has played is staggering. Newport, Winnipeg, Cropredy, Cambridge, Philadelphia, are but a few of many. Alongside his solo shows, Brooks Williams regularly performs with a host of fellow-musicians. One such collaboration is his duo with fiddler Aaron Catlow. With three albums under their belt (Ghost Owl, short-listed 2021 Instrumental Album Of The Year, Ready For The Times, and Greens And Blues),Americana UKsays the duo is live music at its best. Other collaborations include Vera van Heeringen (read more about Brooks & Vera), Boo Hewerdine (they record as State Of The Union), Dan Walsh, Sloan Wainwright, Hans Theessink, and the late-great Rab Noakes (with whom Williams recorded Should We Tell Him: Songs By Don Everly). It is pure talent, hard work and relentless touring which has brought him to the pinnacle of his career. Blues In Britain https://brookswilliams.com/ Tickets are 12 Doors open at 7.00pm Concert starts at 7.30pm

This will be the fourth time the brilliant Max de Bernadi and Veronia Sbergia have performed at Grateful Freds, and it is fair to say that they are two of Grateful Freds absolute favourite musicians and people. If you have not been lucky enough to see and hear Max and Veronica perform before then I promise you this is one concertNOT TO MISS! If you have seen Max and Veronica perform before then I do not have to tell you that this will be one of the highlights of the year at Grateful Freds. Good time blues is alive and well and residing in Milan, Italy. A band with a mission Folk & Roots Magazine Veronica and Max passionately play country blues and ragtime, hokum, jug band and rural music from the 20s and 30s. They like to keep this precious musical heritage alive, faithfully reproducing its original sound whilst playing it with a modern twist. Using strictly acoustic instruments such as ukulele, washboard, kazoo, resophonic guitars and double bass their passion for this music is perfectly represented on their last CD Old Stories For Modern Times.You will undoubtedly have one of the best evenings of great live acoustic music that you will remember for a long time.. Come and join us. You will not be disappointed. https://maxandveronica.com/ Tickets are 12 Doors open at 7.00pm Concert starts at 7.30pm

Called Canadas finest singer-songwriter by one of the most respected and lauded music journalists of the last 50 years, James Keelaghan is an artist who has proven to be a man for all seasons. As the calendar pages have turned, for almost a quarter of a century now, this poet laureate of the folk and roots music world has gone about his work with a combination of passion, intent and intensity, and curiosity. Fusing his insatiable appetite for finding the next unique storyline Keelaghan also forges his pieces with brilliantly defined craftsmanship and a monogrammed artistic vision, making him one of the most distinctive and readily identifiable voices of not only the Canadian scene, but as a member of the international singer-songwriter community. Armed with a songbook that has enlightened and enthralled, and been embraced, by audiencesaround the world, Keelaghans life as an artist is one that is a perpetual journey on so manylevels. Most importantly its a journey that has invited fans of literate and layered song-writing to be a part of his artistic expeditions, some that weave their way through marvelously etched stories of a historical nature with underlying universal themes, and others that mine the depths of the soul and the emotional trails of human relations. His masterful story telling, over the course of nine recordings, has been part of the bedrock of his success, earning Keelaghan his share of nominations and awards, and acclaim from Australia to Scandinavia. The necessity to write has always been a double-edged sword. "Ive always had the urge to write. Some things werent being said in the way I wanted to say them. Then there are the different sides of what I write about. The narrative writing, the historical material, as well as the personal, where you have to take responsibility for what you are saying, says the Calgary native, who has been calling Winnipeg home for the past few years. A disciplined visionary, Keelaghans aces have long been a love of language, and history, as he earned a history degree years ago, his skillsas a thespian that he acquired at an early age, that explain his ability to make an immediate connectionwith audiences in a live setting, and an ear for a memorable melody, and harmonies that make thosemelodies glisten.I want my audiences to know that I am open enough to try new things and push their bounds. It was Dave Marsh, the award-winning American music critic and historian who not so long ago stated that James Keelaghan is Canadas finest songwriter, and those few but powerful words of praise say it all about an artist who continues to set the bar at a lofty height. https://keelaghan.com Tickets are 12 Doors open at 7.00pm Concert starts at 7.30pm

Alice Howe and Freebo have undeniable chemistry. Rock bass legend Freebo weaves his fretless stylings into Alices soulful, impeccably tuned vocals for a harmony-driven performance that showcases two uniquely compelling songwriters. Best known for his ten years playing bass with Bonnie Raitt, Freebo has toured and recorded with some of the greatest artists of his generation, including John Mayall, Ringo Starr, Crosby Stills & Nash, Maria Muldaur, and Dr. John. For the past twenty-five years, hes been writing and performing his own original music. Alice Howe is a lifelong singer and songwriter beginning to make a name for herself, and recently had the honour of being named Best Female Artist at the International Acoustic Music Awards. Freebo and Alice have been working as a duo since 2017, and he produced her latest record "Circumstance", recorded at the iconic FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. When these two get together, prepare yourself for an extraordinary evening of song and smiles, and maybe a tear or two. Powerful songwriting, mesmerizing vocals, outstanding musicianship, and a palpable camaraderie make for an experience unsurpassed on the contemporary acoustic scene. - Ron Olesko, The Folk Music Notebook https://www.alicehowe.comhttps://youtu.be/xatre6XS73Q?si=l6tysAZ9HuOKMBsQ Doors open at 7.00pm Concert starts at 7.30pm Tickets 12

The Archive of Dread: Revisited. More documented tales of possession, monsters and the living dead. In late 2019 Robert Lloyd Parry inherited the contents of a flat belonging to a dead man that hed never met. The property was full of boxes, which were themselves stuffed with chilling documents: letters, diaries, newspaper cuttings, notebooks, postcards Filed in disarray, they all told impossible tales of terror. After the stunning revelation of two of these documents in Southport last year, Lloyd Parry now begs leave to share with you more items from The Archive of Dread Lloyd Parry [is] one of the countrys most idiosyncratic and underrated performers Times Literary Supplement www.nunkie.co.uk ALL SCREENINGS BEGIN AT THE ADVERTISED TIME. THERE WILL BE NO TRAILERS OR ADVERTS.

We welcome Pete Rimmer with his concert of songs written by Donovan, celebrating the music and celebrating both 60 years since the release of his first album, and his 80th birthday. Pete Rimmer has been a performer since 1967 in those heady days of the folk boom. Over these years he has been involved in most of the folk events in the North West of England such concerts at the Southport Atkinson, Southport Theatre and Floral Hall. Pete is a long-time resident singer at the world famous Bothy Folk Club in Southport and a regular performer at a number of folk clubs and festivals. Come and enjoy a trip through Donovan time

The Blackstone Rebels are back, live, rocking The Bijou Cinema, Southport on Saturday 7th June. Doors (and bar) open at 6.30pm. Rebels onstage at 7.30 pm. Ticket only, available online from The Bijou and TicketSource.

Join us at Southport Bijou Cinema for an evening of haunting, soulful music with Ghostly Hounds (old-time, folk, Americana) on tour from Canadas West Coast. Ghostly Hounds is the soulful folk-noir & old-time project of Francesca Mirai - a singer-songwriter and banjo player from Canadas West Coast. Drawing inspiration from many genres, Francesca has become known for their unique vocals. They captivate audiences with a clear, soaring range, powerful projection, and just the right amount of grit, coalescing elegantly with traditional and modern banjo instrumentals. Ghostly Hounds is known for having a double take inducing performance, to which audience members often ascribe terms such as haunting or enchanting.

Cat is a solitary animal, but as his home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences. In the lonesome boat sailing through mystical overflowed landscapes, they navigate the challenges and dangers of adapting to this new world.

From Canada and the USA, Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira are a dynamic fiddle & cello duo. Fusing traditional and contemporary music styles, they create a powerfully uplifting and soulful performance, weaving a rhythmically driving and textured sound. Complemented by lively stepdancing, they bring life and fire into original tunes, songs, and high-energy repertoire from Scotland, Ireland, North America, and Scandinavia. Each an accomplished musician in their own right, with extensive performance history and accolades, Jocelyn & Ellen first joined forces in Glasgow in 2018. Since then, the duo has been gracing stages and captivating audiences in both North America and the UK. They have been featured in live broadcasts on BBC Radio 3, and performed at festivals including Celtic Connections (UK), Vancouver Folk Music Festival (CAN), Harrison Festival of the Arts (CAN), Summerfolk Music Festival (CAN), Celtic Colours International Festival (CAN), New World Festival (USA), and Northwest Folklife (USA). Awarded Traditional Album of the Year at the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards, Jocelyn & Ellen's album, All It Brings, is a celebration of hope and resilience. The album features nuanced fiddle-cello interplay, vocal harmonies, and guest guitar accompaniment. Jocelyn & Ellen were also recently nominated for Instrumental Artist of the Year at the 2024 Western Canadian Music Awards. Performers who ticked just about every box you can think of, providing a packed and appreciative audience with an evening of sublime music-making. If this made-in-heaven duo ever come onto your radar, stop whatever you're doing and go to see them. They gave us a magical evening: you too will be spellbound. Tykes Stirrings Magazine Top-flight musicians. Jocelyn and Ellen absolutely charmed the socks and stockings off the packed audience. The fabulous interplay between Jocelyns fiddle and Ellens cello is unique; the music runs rich with French Canadian, Cape Breton, old-time American and Celtic folk styles, and those lovely harmonies just cannot be beat. FolkWales Magazine https://jocelynandellen.com/ Also Supporting Jocelyn and Ellen will be: Naomi Campbell! https://naomicampbell-music.com With a soulful blend of storytelling and melody, Naomi Campbell combines a hybrid ofinfluences in her music. Known for her dynamic and evocative vocals, she has enjoyedquite the evolution in the past few years From her Americana roots to recently embracinga wider Soul and R&B sound. Naomi moved from a small town in ireland to Liverpool in 2014 and has since supportedChris Helme (the seahorses), John Calvin Abney, Campbell/Jensen, and Muireann Bradley,playing venues such as the LIVERPOOL Philharmonic Music Room, Roisin Dubh, Galway and,Londons folk hub, the Betsey Trotwood. Doors open at 7.00pm Concert starts at 7.30pm Tickets 12

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright? Writer Suzie Miller, director Justin Martin, and composer Self Esteem, reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.

A chance to explore the magic and wonder of cinema ever week! Tuesday nights at the multi-award winning Bijou Cinema. Have you heard of Southports New Screen Club? It is the Bijou Cinemas unique film school and film fan forum for our regular customers and beyond. Each weekly session includes an entertaining and informative FILM TALK with BIG SCREEN clips hosted by a TOP RATED Screen Studies Tutor with industry experience. Screen Clubs aim is to entertain, educate and connect people through the study, discussion and enjoyment of the best from film and TVs international history (including Music, Art, Design and Performance). Discovering new ways to appreciate and enjoy Great Cinema while learning more about professional filmmaking techniques and the creative process. To help pioneer a new and growing optimistic film community in Southport. Can Include mature content. Just turn up with an open mind and take part. These weekly events provide additional information on many of the much loved films coming to the Bijou to warm up your New Year.

First time visit to the club from Pauline Vallance I am a singer/songwriter and clarsach player from Ayrshire. I love to explore different styles and genres and write songs about subjects as diverse as the beauty of the Northumberland coastline.This will be an interesting evening of great music.