October 2016

Saturday 01 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone:  01962 857275 Event:  WAYNFLETE SINGERS: COME AND SING CONCERT – MESSIAH - 6.30pm - The Waynflete Singers are joined by Come and Sing guests and soloists. All proceeds from this magnificent event are in aid of the Mayor of Winchester's Charities.

Saturday 01 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  O'Neill's     map Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP Telephone:  01962 844001 Event:  Rock Of The Pops - Rock Of The Pops on Facebook: www.facebook.com/rockofthepops. Rock Of The Pops website: www.rotp.co.uk. Rock covers band. A new and very different rock cover band, with a new twist on the songs that are your guilty pleasures. @rockofthepops

Saturday 01 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 454747 Event:  Comedy: Kerry Godliman: Stick or Twist - 7.30pm - Kerry Godliman is back on tour. Her straight talking brand of quick wit and bewilderment will be covering more of life s anomalies. Why is there a Buddha at the garden centre? Why collect her children s teeth? And even though she can't stand Aubergines, why is it her favourite emoji? There s load's to get sorted. Be there. She ll do all the talking.

Saturday 01 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  A COMEDY GALA - 8pm - Winchester Comedy Festival present A Comedy Gala

Saturday 01 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Comedy - WCF Presents : John Kearns - 9pm

Saturday 01 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Comedy - WCF Presents : Stephen Bailey - 7pm

Saturday 01 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Club Address:  Highfield Lodge, Worthy Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7AB Telephone:  01962 853496 Event:  Crossfire Hurricanes - Crossfire Hurricanes - 4 piece band playing the hits of The Rolling Stones

Saturday 01 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Worthies Club     map Address:  Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ Telephone:  01962 880457 Event:  New Era

Saturday 01 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Kings Somborne Village Hall Address:  Kings Somborne, Hampshire, SO20 6PP Event:  Will McNicol and Luke Selby - 7.30pm - Will McNicol and drummer Luke Selby have been gaining rave reviews for their live performances up and down the country. The duo draw on many influences, from Brazilian sambas through driving African rhythms, from Celtic folk melodies to American blues. Combining this worldwide diversity with Will & Luke's instrumental virtuosity and musical understanding has created an exhilarating live show, full of surprises, which has gained them more than a few standing ovations.

Saturday 01 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Lapstone Address:  Botley Road, Horton Heath, Hampshire, SO50 7AP Telephone:  02380 695222 Event:  Mafia - Mafia on Facebook: www.facebook.com/MafiaRocks. Mafia website: www.themafiarocks.com. Classic rock covers band. Playing together in pubs and clubs all over Hampshire, The Mafia have been together since 1986 and they cover the likes of Queen, Bon Jovi, Thin Lizzy, AC/DC, Van Halen, Guns & Roses, Def Leppard and Green Day. @themafiarocks

Sunday 02 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Comedy: RUSSELL KANE - 8pm - Are you 16 years old, yet feel 21? Are you 40, but tragically faking 25? Or maybe you're full-on 80 years, with the heart of three oxen and the sex drive of a bonobo chimp. Don't worry: this is normal. No one is ever the ‘right' age – it is the beauty and the curse of being a real person. In this brand new show, Russell Kane unleashes another blisteringly-funny, award-winning stand-up performance about growing up and growing down.

Sunday 02 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 454747 Event:  Comedy: Sam Simmons - Not A People Person - 7.30pm - From the brain that brought you millionaire cats eating Viennetta and gypsy cuddles, comes a brand spanking new hour of mind blending internal self-hatred, paranoia and comedy -- because you have to put comedy in it.

Sunday 02 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Comedy - WCF Presents : Kiri Pritchard-McLean - 7pm

Sunday 02 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Comedy - WCF Presents : Paul McCaffrey - 9pm

Sunday 02 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Grosvenor Hotel Address:  High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6EU Telephone:  01264 810606 Event:  Thames Valley Jazz Quartet or Quintet - 12.30pm - The Thames Valley Jazz Quartet (occasionally Quintet) plays traditional jazz in the New Orleans style. They were formed in 1987 by clarinettist Jack Sinclair who has played alongside the professional bands of Chris Barber, Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball. View this recording of "Apple Blossom Time" played by the Quartet the Grosvenor Hotel in Stockbridge on Sunday 6 September 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5h0G9YBxxg.

Monday 03 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Roots Open Mic Night - 8pm

Monday 03 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Jess Thristan - 7.30pm

Monday 03 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  South Wonston Social Club Address:  62 Downs Road, South Wonston, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3EW Telephone:  01962 880227 Event:  R&B Jam - 8.30pm - Blues rock jam https://www.facebook.com/Jammintheblues-581762725230044/

Tuesday 04 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone:  01962 857275 Event:  LUNCHTIME CONCERT - 1-2pm - Lunchtime performance by Roger Owens (piano). Admission is free but a retiring collection will be taken to help defray costs.

Wednesday 05 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Winchester Folk Club - 8pm - Winchester Folk Club on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WinchesterFolkClub. Winchester Folk Club website: www.winchesterfolkclub.co.uk. @ClubFolk - Steve Pledger headlining for the folk club upstairs at the Railway, supported by Damian Clarke and Rob Richings. Steve has just released his new album "Somewhere in between". £5 for an evening of quality acoustic music!

Thursday 06 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  O'Neill's     map Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP Telephone:  01962 844001 Event:  Twisted Thursday: Karaoke, DJ and Live music - 9pm

Thursday 06 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  eighteen71 Address:  Guildhall Winchester, The Broadway, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH Telephone:  01962 840820 Event:  Live @ Eighteen71 - Open Mic Comedy - 8pm - Free entry - In an open mic format, budding comedians are welcome on to the small stage in eighteen71 café-bar on the first Thursday of every month. Bar is open throughout. To register interest in the event or to book a slot, then please contact Pin Drop Comedy https://www.facebook.com/Pin-Drop-Comedy-871565726253891/ You can email guildhall@winchester.gov.uk for more information.

Thursday 06 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Pizza Express Address:  1 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9BH Telephone:  01962 841845 Event:  Samantha Laurilla

Thursday 06 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  The Wedding Present - 7.30pm

Thursday 06 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Willow Tree Address:  14 Durngate Terrace, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8QX Telephone:  01962 877255 Event:  Open Mic Night - 7pm

Friday 07 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Club Address:  Highfield Lodge, Worthy Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7AB Telephone:  01962 853496 Event:  Rock and Roll Club Night - DJ Rocker

Saturday 08 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Guildhall Winchester Address:  Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH Telephone:  01962 840820 Event:  The Voice Mix Live; Imaani/Adriano Adewale/Emily Saunders - 7pm - The Guildhall welcomes an exciting, special event from Mix Productions of the best in live music fresh out of London.

Saturday 08 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Guildhall Winchester Address:  Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH Telephone:  01962 840820 Event:  Blue Rinse - 9pm - Blue Rinse isn't just about the music – it's about having a great Time. No serious clubbing here, it's all about shaking your hip replacements and dancing ‘til your false teeth drop out. Motown to indie, pop to funk and everything in between.

Saturday 08 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Jack Carty w/ Aniya Savage + Jack Cooper - 8pm

Sunday 09 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  JACQUI DANKWORTH - 7.30pm - In this, the 400th anniversary year of Shakespeare's death, multi-award winning vocalist Jacqui Dankworth visits the musical settings of Shakespeare's poetry, inspired by and taken from the seminal album Shakespeare and All That Jazz, composed by her late father Sir John Dankworth.

Sunday 09 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  The Late Train Comedy Club - 8pm - Free entry

Monday 10 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Roots Open Mic Night - 8pm - Free entry

Tuesday 11 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone:  01962 857275 Event:  LUNCHTIME CONCERT - 1-2pm - Lunchtime performance by (artist yet to be confirmed). Admission is free but a retiring collection will be taken to help defray costs.

Tuesday 11 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Comedy/Drama: MARK THOMAS: THE RED SHED - 7.30pm - The Red Shed is the third part in a trilogy of multi award winning shows (Bravo Figaro and Cuckooed). A story of strikes, dinner ladies and commies. Crap beer, great beer, burgers and burger slingers. Pickets, placards, friendship, love, history, dreams and above all remembering. Mark returns to where he first performed, a red wooden shed in Wakefield, the labour club, to celebrate its 50th birthday. Part theatre, stand up, journalism, activism, it's the story of the battle for hope and the survival of a community.

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Thursday 13 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  O'Neill's     map Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP Telephone:  01962 844001 Event:  Twisted Thursday: Karaoke, DJ and Live music - 9pm

Thursday 13 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Pizza Express Address:  1 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9BH Telephone:  01962 841845 Event:  Wendy Linsey - PizzaExpress Live every Thursday night. The Live Playlist is a night of covers and original songs to accompany you while you eat. Current and classic up tempo hits played in a cool and acoustic way, upbeat music, songs that ensure you leave happy, not too loud that you to shout but not too quiet it is background.

Thursday 13 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  An Evening with Simone Felice - 8pm

Thursday 13 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Kunt and the Gang + The Winona Ryders - 7.30pm - Called “The funniest thing at the Edinburgh Fringe” by both Stewart Lee and 2015 Fosters Comedy Award winner Sam Simmons, and endorsed by TV comedy heavyweights Richard Herring and Charlie Brooker, musical comedy treasure K*** and the Gang bring their unique beyond-the-knuckle show to (insert town here) on (insert date here) at (insert venue here).

Friday 14 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  O'Neill's     map Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP Telephone:  01962 844001 Event:  Monkey Dolls - 10pm - Monkey Dolls on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/116067520770. Monkey Dolls website: www.monkeydolls.com. Rock covers band. With many years of experience between them, the Monkey Dolls are a 'dynamic and up-to-date' rock band with a fresh and varied repertoire. They play songs you know, songs you don't know (but glad you heard) and, for a small band, they produce a big sound.

Friday 14 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Piano Studios Address:  The Loft, St Clement Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9HH Telephone:  01962 866636 Event:  Adult Open Mic Unplugged - 8-10pm - Free entry - Intimate, relaxed & fun open stage for adults. No booking required. Free entry. Just turn up & play. Acoustic, unplugged instruments only.

Friday 14 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  UHE presents : The Railway Takeover - 10pm

Friday 14 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Holiday Inn Address:  Telegraph Way, Morn Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1HZ Telephone:  01962 670700 Event:  Forever Jackson - Tribute Night - 7pm - 'Forever Jackson' is the ultimate tribute to Michael Jackson, headlining events across the world and now in Winchester! Awarded the 'No.1 UK Tribute Show to Michael Jackson we are delighted to be holding a tribute to the late great King of Pop. £29.95 per person to include a a 3 course set meal, entertainment and disco. Accommodation is available from £90.00 with breakfast per room, subject to availability. Tickets available to purchase online.

Friday 14 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Lapstone Address:  Botley Road, Horton Heath, Hampshire, SO50 7AP Telephone:  02380 695222 Event:  Somethin' Else - 9pm - Somethin' Else on Facebook: www.facebook.com/rocknsax. Somethin' Else website: www.somethinelse.org.uk. Rock and blues covers. Somethin' Else are a rock and blues covers band with the objective to get the audience up and rocking - and judging by their schedule and repeat bookings, it works! The band's repertoire ranges from 50s to the present, Aerosmith to Wilson Pickett, Rolling Stones to Madness. The combination of a regular rock band line-up with saxophone and harmonica adds variety to the sound, while the didgeridoo offers an unique change of pace on the much requested Sun Arise.

Saturday 15 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Piano Studios Address:  The Loft, St Clement Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9HH Telephone:  01962 866636 Event:  Jake Morley + Aniya Savage - 8-10pm - Jake Morley, with guest appearance from Aniya Savage. £12. Tickets available from The Loft or on 01962 866636.

Saturday 15 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 454747 Event:  Jo Harman - 8pm - After her storming and emotional show here in 2015, Winchester Discovery Centre are delighted to welcome back Jo Harman, widely regarded as the most exciting blues/soul/roots artist to emerge in Europe for decades.

Saturday 15 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  The Franklys + Fusiliers + The Manatees + Andrew Fagan (full band) - 7.30pm

Saturday 15 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Worthies Club     map Address:  Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ Telephone:  01962 880457 Event:  Shady Greys - 15th - Shady Greys / Live Band

Saturday 15 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Lapstone Address:  Botley Road, Horton Heath, Hampshire, SO50 7AP Telephone:  02380 695222 Event:  Brett Brooks

Saturday 15 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Mottisfont Address:  Mottisfont Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0LP Telephone:  01794 340757 Event:  Music at Mottisfont: harpsichord recital - a performance by Christopher D. Lewis, a including the world premiere of the rediscovered Lennox Berkeley 'Suite for the Harpsichord' (1930). Berkeley was a friend of Maud Russell and visitor to Mottisfont, and this particular piece has never previously been performed. The programme will include British music for harpsichord both old and new. Before the concert, Kate Hawnt will tell the little known tale of the life of Maud and Gilbert's son Raymond Russell, a keen harpsichord performer and a leading figure in the early twentieth century harpsichord revival. Tickets: £20, to include drinks and canapes. Booking essential on 01794 340757

Sunday 16 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  St Mary's Church     map Address:  Church Lane, Twyford, Hampshire, SO21 1NS Event:  Marchwood Orchestra with soloist Christopher Cole - 3pm - Marchwood Orchestra with soloist Christopher Cole performing Beethovens Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major and Schuberts Symphony No. 3 in D Major. http://marchwoodorchestras.org.uk. In aid of St Marys Church funds. Tickets on the door. £10 to include a sumptuous tea with cakes in the interval. Further details from J Hawkes, Churchwarden, 07887 946830, or juliethawkes@aol.com, or direct from the orchestra marchwoodorchestras@gmail.com

Monday 17 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Roots Open Mic Night - 8pm - Free entry

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Wednesday 19 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Comedy: RICH HALL - 8pm - Rich Hall's critically acclaimed grouchy, deadpan style has established him as a master of absurdist irony and the king of rapid-fire wit. The award-winning Montana native renowned for his expertly crafted tirades and quick fire banter with audiences and delightful musical sequences saddles up and hitches his wagon to tour the British Isles once again.

Wednesday 19 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone:  01962 862592 Event:  Winchester Folk Club Singaround - 8pm - Winchester Folk Club on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WinchesterFolkClub. Winchester Folk Club website: www.winchesterfolkclub.co.uk. Folk club presenting established names and up-and-coming acts from the world of folk music. Winchester Folk Club opened its doors in the Attic of The Railway in May 2010, its first night playing host to none other than Martin Simpson. The club presents top national and international acts from the world of folk music. The monthly singarounds at the Hyde Tavern are free, informal evenings where everyone gets together for a drink, and to sing a song or play a piece of music. @ClubFolk

Thursday 20 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  O'Neill's     map Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP Telephone:  01962 844001 Event:  Twisted Thursday: Karaoke, DJ and Live music - 9pm

Thursday 20 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Pizza Express Address:  1 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9BH Telephone:  01962 841845 Event:  Lisa Kwei - PizzaExpress Live every Thursday night. The Live Playlist is a night of covers and original songs to accompany you while you eat. Current and classic up tempo hits played in a cool and acoustic way, upbeat music, songs that ensure you leave happy, not too loud that you to shout but not too quiet it is background.

Thursday 20 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Willow Tree Address:  14 Durngate Terrace, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8QX Telephone:  01962 877255 Event:  Open Mic Night - Open Mic at the Willow Tree this week from 7:30ish

Friday 21 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 454747 Event:  Barnstormers Comedy Night - 8pm - Now entering its ninth glorious season, Barnstormers Comedy returns once more to the Winchester Discovery Centre. As ever, a fabulous MC will be on hand, to introduce three more top turns from the London Comedy Circuit and beyond. Acts that have previous graced the Winchester Barnstormers' stage include Hal Cruttenden (Live at the Apollo), Kerry Godliman (Derek), Paul Sinha (The Chase) and Holly Walsh (Mock the Week). All in all, a great way to kickstart the weekend. For full line-up details www.barnstormerscomedy.com Red trousers and cravats optional!

Friday 21 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  The Travelling Band w/ A. Dyjecinski + Ryan Butterworth Band - 7.30pm

Saturday 22 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Guildhall Winchester Address:  Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH Telephone:  01962 840820 Event:  The Men They Couldn't Hang - 7.30pm - British folk-punk group, The Men They Couldn't Hang, came together in 1984 to perform at the Alternative Music Festival in Camden town. They were very quickly championed by John Peel when their first single came out.

Saturday 22 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Ben Poole (band) + Sugarman Sam & the Voodoo Men - 8pm

Saturday 22 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Nick Harper - 7.30pm

Saturday 22 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Worthies Club     map Address:  Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ Telephone:  01962 880457 Event:  Outer Limits Karaoke

Sunday 23 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  St James Tavern     map Address:  3 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5BE Telephone:  01962 861288 Event:  Charity Blues Jam in aid of Love, Hope, Strength Foundation - 4-7pm - £3 donation to play. All proceeds to charity

Monday 24 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Comedy: JASPER CARROTT & ALISTAIR MCGOWAN - 7.30pm - Comedy legends Jasper Carrott and Alistair McGowan split the bill and your sides with a night of comedy stand up and impressions.

Monday 24 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Roots Open Mic Night

Tuesday 25 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Comedy: JASPER CARROTT & ALISTAIR MCGOWAN - 7.30pm - Comedy legends Jasper Carrott and Alistair McGowan split the bill and your sides with a night of comedy stand up and impressions.

Wednesday 26 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Winchester Uke Jam - 8pm

Thursday 27 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  O'Neill's     map Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP Telephone:  01962 844001 Event:  Halloween@O'Neill's: SHOWCASE + Twisted - 9pm - A spook-tacular, fun-filled Halloween weekend!. Thursday: Showcase - 3 live bands audition for a regular slot.

Thursday 27 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 454747 Event:  Literature Recital: Wonder Of Words - 7.30pm - On the last Thursday of the month come and read your work or just listen to poems, short stories, flash fiction and short extracts of novels. Open to all, so please come and share your work. Pay on the door. starts 7.30pm - 9.30pm.

Thursday 27 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Pizza Express Address:  1 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9BH Telephone:  01962 841845 Event:  PizzaExpress Live: Converse Duo - PizzaExpress Live every Thursday night. The Live Playlist is a night of covers and original songs to accompany you while you eat. Current and classic up tempo hits played in a cool and acoustic way, upbeat music, songs that ensure you leave happy, not too loud that you to shout but not too quiet it is background.

Thursday 27 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Showcase night of local talent: Spindlefish + Antigerone + Amethyst Kiss + Scott Freeman and the Tokyo Sex Whales + Alice Blincoe - 7.30pm

Friday 28 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  O'Neill's     map Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP Telephone:  01962 844001 Event:  Halloween@O'Neill's: 70s GROOVE MONSTER - 10pm - A spook-tacular, fun-filled Halloween weekend!. Friday: 70's Groove Monster from 10pm followed by house DJ till 2am. Groove Monster play disco, dance, groove and funk classics, guaranteed to fill the dance floor. The infectious songs, great sound, dazzling lights and enthusiasm of the band's highly experienced members will give you a night to remember.

Friday 28 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Guildhall Winchester Address:  Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH Telephone:  01962 840820 Event:  Open Mic Night Relaunch - 8pm - Free entry - Open Mic Relaunch will be in the Wintonian bar on the last Friday of the month. Musicians are invited to take the stage for a night of music. No need to book, simply turn up. Free entry and a well-stocked bar. If you have any queries, please email guildhall@winchester.gov.uk or contact a member of the events team on 01962 840820

Friday 28 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  SPITFIRE SISTERS - 7.30pm - Internationally renowned vocal harmony group, The Spitfire Sisters, return to Theatre Royal Winchester. Hailing from the home of the Supermarine Spitfire on the South Coast, Louisa Revolta, Anna Harding and Hannah Castleman have taken their superb live act across the UK and Europe. The trio and their 11 piece swing band are delighted to be returning home this October to perform at Theatre Royal Winchester.

Friday 28 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 454747 Event:  Threepenny Bit Ceilidh - 8pm - a Halloween-themed night of ceilidh dancing on Friday 28th October! Fancy dress optional but strongly encouraged! Hampshire-based Threepenny Bit are an example of how traditional dance tunes and contemporary sounds can be blended into a fresh interpretation of folk music. This dynamic eight-piece band combines a group of diehard folkies with some of the finest young jazz and classical musicians in the south. They play bold arrangements of traditional and original tunes with infectious stage energy.

Friday 28 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Comedy - Simon Munnery - Standing Still - 8pm

Friday 28 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Syd Arthur w/ Five Grand Stereo + Ko Plune - 8pm

Saturday 29 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  O'Neill's     map Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP Telephone:  01962 844001 Event:  Halloween@O'Neill's: THE REASON - 10pm - A spook-tacular, fun-filled Halloween weekend!. Saturday: The Reason from 10pm followed by house DJ till 2am. Costume Competition: From 9pm the best costume judged by staff wins a bottle of jäger and 24 cans of Red Bull.

Saturday 29 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  SPITFIRE SISTERS - 8pm - Internationally renowned vocal harmony group, The Spitfire Sisters, return to Theatre Royal Winchester. Hailing from the home of the Supermarine Spitfire on the South Coast, Louisa Revolta, Anna Harding and Hannah Castleman have taken their superb live act across the UK and Europe. The trio and their 11 piece swing band are delighted to be returning home this October to perform at Theatre Royal Winchester.

Saturday 29 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 454747 Event:  Comedy: Jenny Eclair - How To Be A Middle Aged Woman - 7.30pm - Professional grumpy old woman, Splash survivor, amateur soup maker, and novice knitter, Jenny Eclair is younger than Madonna but eats crisps and likes wine. Semi bearded and suffering from outbreaks of gout and hysteria, Eclair puts middle age under the microscope and decides whether to laugh, cry or buy a dachshund! You are most welcome to join her, just button your cardi up properly and wipe that lipstick off your teeth.

Saturday 29 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Rising Sun Address:  14 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0HL Telephone:  01962 842515 Event:  Drum & Bass Halloween Spectacular #2 - 8pm - the crew are back with their show-stopping performance! DARKER TACTICS is being brought to you by Selection Rinse UK music promotion, run by a local team of Dj's & like minded MC's specializing in and showcasing Dancefloor, Liquid, Jungle, Deep, Minimal, Techstep, Neurofunk and generally the darker side of the d&b genre! Plus plenty of classic jump up from the depths of their vinyl boxes!

Saturday 29 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone:  01962 862592 Event:  Sarah Smith - 7.30pm - Sarah Smith from Canada will be performing in the cellar this Saturday 29th October. £5.

Saturday 29 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Worry Dolls + M G Boulter + Liemba + Jess Lambert - 7.30pm

Saturday 29 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Lowly + Mad King Ludwig & the Mojo Co. + Calcium - 7.30pm

Saturday 29 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Winchester Club Address:  Highfield Lodge, Worthy Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7AB Telephone:  01962 853496 Event:  HALLOWEEN DANCE("Changes")

Saturday 29 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Worthies Club     map Address:  Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ Telephone:  01962 880457 Event:  Halloween: Childrens Fancy Dress Disco - 6pm - Childrens Fancy Dress Disco from 6-8pm. Disco continuing through till midnight. Prizes for best dressed girl and boy! Members free, non members £1

Saturday 29 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Kings Somborne Village Hall Address:  Kings Somborne, Hampshire, SO20 6PP Event:  China Crisis - 7.30pm - Back in the 1980s China Crisis stood out for their quirky but beautifully crafted tunes and intelligent lyrics, which have kept them firmly in the hearts of their dedicated fans ever since. Having brought out a new album last year, China Crisis are now once again on the road - and delighting audiences with their live shows.

Sunday 30 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone:  01962 862592 Event:  Cinnamon Jazz Duo - 8.30pm - Jazz duo with guitar, bass, female and male vocals.

Monday 31 October 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED Venue:  The Railway     map Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Roots Open Mic Night - 8pm - Free entry

 

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TOMORROW, Saturday 20 April 2024



CODA (Led Zeppelin Tribute)

Venue: The Railway
8pm
CODA – a Tribute to Led Zeppelin are Europe’s most authentic and exciting Led Zeppelin tribute band, replicating the power and magic of a Led Zeppelin show like no other. They are the only proper four-piece Led Zeppelin tribute band in Europe that looks and sounds as close to Led Zeppelin as possible, featuring authentic-looking and sounding instruments as well as incredible, hand-made replica costumes that will take you back to the time when Led Zeppelin ruled the world!... read more