Michael – starring Ben
This amazing family performance of the stage show straight from the West End . Michael – starting Ben all the biggest hits from Michael Jackson in a wonderful intimate show . Ben has recently performed at Hull City Hall and Bonus arena too! This show is not to be missed. (Children over 6 years welcome with parental supervision)
Sunday Tea Dance
Mixed ballroom and sequence dancing with live music from Hep to the Jive. Lovely dance floor in an inviting atmosphere. Tickets £7 on the door. Call 07855334259 for further details.
Emily’s Battle with Batten Fundraising Fashion Show
Emily's Battle with Batten are hosting a fashion show at Cottingham Civic Hall to raise funds for 10 year old Emily, who has recently been diagnosed with Batten disease, a rare disorder of the nervous system causing blindness, epilepsy and loss of mobility. A fantastic evening of shopping and entertainment, all styles from the catwalk are available to purchase after the show, at at least 50% off RRP. Fantastic raffle prizes up for grabs on the night, very kindly donated by Cottingham businesses. Doors Open at 6:30PM Show starts at 7:00PM Tickets £6
The Cottingham Rain Dance
Fabulous event this Saturday with fun and activities for all ages - rain dances, stalls, scrap store, wild bunting, rain games, sowing seeds and more. FREE ENTRY.
The Zutons – SOLD OUT
Zuton Fever is set to hit The Civic Hall as indie rock favourites The Zutons head our way next month for a last minute festival warm-up show... The Liverpool band are known for their big, ballsy anthems brimming with urgent saxophone and meaty riffs; swampy rhythms and pop to jump around to. They've scored three top 10 albums and countless top 40 singles, including "Valerie" which went on to become one of Amy Winehouse's biggest hits. Currently recording new material, the recently reformed band play Cottingham on Saturday July 30th.
Cottingham Folk Festival: Skinny Lister + The Hawkmen
As folk rock’s rowdiest rabble since 2009, Skinny Lister have reeled and partied into the hearts of America, the UK, Germany and Japan. Passing the growing flagon of their experiences with every album and tour, they’ve led an endless parade gathering fans old and new, from the respected folk circuit to the riotous Download Festival, igniting pogoing mosh-pits at each. Over the past ten years they’ve travelled from rain-soaked London to the vast arteries of the USA, upgrading from narrow boat to Salty Dog Cruise, played huge tours across Europe and North America with Frank Turner, Dropkick Murphys and Flogging...
Cottingham Folk Festival: New Model Army + Headsticks
Formed in 1980, New Model Army’s beginnings were inspired by Northern Soul, Punk Rock and the incendiary atmosphere of the times. Since then, they have had a long, creative and eventful journey. They have been massively influential in ‘post-punk’, ‘folk-rock’, ‘political-rock’, ‘goth’, ‘metal’ and all kinds of musical sub-cultures but they have steadfastly refused to belong to any club or style that would limit them. There are very few bands in NMA’s position of being able to record and release what they like when they like, while maintaining a worldwide following and all without making a single artistic or commercial...
Cottingham Folk Festival: The Unthanks + Pavey Ark
The Unthank sisters head to Cottingham with the rich and colourful sound of their eleven-piece ensemble, showcasing forthcoming new album, Sorrows Away, alongside favourites such as Magpie, The King Of Rome and Mount The Air. Using the traditional music of the North East of England as a starting point, the influence of Miles Davis, Steve Reich, Sufjan Stevens, Robert Wyatt, Antony & The Johnsons, King Crimson and Tom Waits can be heard in the band’s 14 records to date, earning them a Mercury Music Prize nomination and international acclaim along the way.
Cottingham Folk Festival: Judy Collins
In her 50-plus years in music, Judy Collins has always exhibited impeccable taste in songcraft. On her landmark 1967 album, Wildflowers, she curated a stunning collection featuring originals alongside songs by not-yet household names such as Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen, and adventurous selections by Jacques Brel and Francesco Landini. Now, in her 6th decade as a singer and songwriter, Judy is experiencing a profound level of growth and prolific creativity. The cultural treasure’s 29th studio album, Spellbound, out February 18th, 2022, finds Judy enjoying an artistic renaissance.