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SUMMARY:Gwenno (performing 2 sets with an interval) - no support
DESCRIPTION:Gwenno – 7:30pm\, Sat 9th May\, Bedford Esquires \nGwenno Saunders has been working as a professional musician and producer for over 25 years and has released 2 EPs\, 4 solo full-length albums\, and 2 full-length albums with the indie-pop group The Pipettes. As a songwriter and producer she has won numerous prizes including The Welsh Music Prize 2015 for her debut solo album Y Dydd Olaf and has been shortlisted for the Mercury Music Prize 2022 for her third album Tresor. In 2019 she created a new score for Brecht’s Caucasian Chalk Circle for Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru (Welsh National Theatre) and was commissioned to create a new live score for the Cornish film BAIT (directed by Mark Jenkin) which was performed at the BFI Southbank in March 2020 and was scheduled to be performed at SXSW Film Festival\, Austin TX in March 2020 before the COVID pandemic. Gwenno is also a festival curator\, CAM 15 + 18 and Festival of Voice\, both with the Wales Millennium Centre.\nPrior to her solo work\, Gwenno was a principal dancer in Lord of the Dance and a chorus line dancer in Riverdance\, the former of which led to her taking on the lead role at the New York New York Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas between 1998-2000. She has also toured extensively with both throughout Europe and the UK. In 2001 Gwenno released her first Welsh\, Cornish and English language EP ‘Mor Hud’ (Magical Sea) on Welsh record label ‘Recordiau SAIN’ followed by ‘Vodya’ (Leaving) in 2002\, again in her three spoken languages. She won the popular vote at the Liet International song contest in the Netherlands in 2003 for her song ‘Vodya’. \nIn 2004 Gwenno joined Brighton\, England indie-pop band The Pipettes as a singer. The band released their debut album ‘We are the Pipettes’ in the UK\, Europe\, the US\, Japan and Australia and toured extensively\, playing SXSW Music Festival\, Austin TX in 2006 prior to releasing their debut album on US label Cherrytree/ Interscope. The band had a top 10 album in the charts in Japan and a #2 single chart placement. In 2016 Gwenno released her debut Welsh language solo album ‘Y Dydd Olaf’ (The Final Day) on Heavenly Recordings. She played SXSW Music Festival\, Austin TX and embarked on a promotional tour of the East Coast of the US in 2016 and played the Moogfest in Durham\, N. Carolina the same year. In 2018 Gwenno released her second\, Cornish language solo album ‘Le Kov’ (The Place of Memory) on Heavenly Recordings. She toured Europe and the UK supporting Suede\, Manic Street Preachers\, and Ben Howard. \nIn 2022 Gwenno released her third album\, in Cornish and Welsh ‘Tresor’ (Treasure) on Heavenly Recordings\nwhich was shortlisted for that year’s Mercury Music Prize. In 2025 Gwenno released her fourth solo album\, in English\, Cornish\, and Welsh ‘Utopia’ on Heavenly\nRecordings.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/gwenno/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Cheap Thrill$ play the Sunday Afternoon Session at Bedford Esquires
DESCRIPTION:A female-fronted\, 4 piece classic rock\, rhythm & blues band from Bedford\, UK\,playing Esquires for the first time in 2026
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/cheap-thrill-play-the-sunday-afternoon-session-at-bedford-esquires-5/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Hoosiers  - album launch show
DESCRIPTION:We’ve teamed up with the best record store in the land\, Slide Record Shop to bring a very special ‘out store’ show with The Hoosiers – their first ever time at the venue!\n\n\nCD and Cassette Ticket Bundles are limited to 4 per person.\n\n\nLP Ticket Bundles are limited to 2 per person.\n\n\nStandalone Tickets are 1 per person. Multiple purchases attached to the same address may be refunded..\n\n\nFor more information and for a chance to grab an album and tickets – please head over to Slide’s website
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-hoosiers-album-launch-show/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Kaia Kater + Minnie Birch
DESCRIPTION:We’re really pleased to announce a show with the amazing Kaia Kater here in May! One for the music purists\, this show is unmissable – Check out her Tiny Desk Concert and then buy yourself a ticket immediately! \n\n\n\n\n“…plaintive\, mesmerising…writes and performs with the skill of a folk-circuit veteran…” Rolling Stone \n\n\n\n\n“Where bluegrass meets Nina Simone.” The Guardian \n\n\n\nA Montreal-born Grenadian-Canadian\, Kaia Kater grew up between two worlds: one her family’s deep ties to folk music; the other the years she spent soaking up Appalachian music in West Virginia.\n\n\n\nHer old-time banjo-picking skills\, deft arrangements\, and song-writing abilities have landed her in the spotlight in North America and the UK\, garnering critical acclaim from outlets such as NPR\, CBC Radio\, Rolling Stone\, BBC Music\, and No Depression.\n\n\n\n“You want some authenticity in your folk music or bluegrass – I give you Kaia Kater.” No Depression\n\n\n\n“…One of the most remarkable Canadian folk records in some time…Kater’s music is somehow ancient and brand new at the same time.” Tom Power\, CBC Radio 2\n\n\n\nTickets are on sale now\, just £13.50 advance from Seetickets. This is a part seated\, part standing show – seating is unreserved.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/kaia-kater/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:John Bramwell (I Am Kloot) 
DESCRIPTION:JOHN BRAMWELL (I Am Kloot) 7:30pm\, Friday 15th May\, Bedford Esquires\n\n‘A unique person\, both literally and metaphorically’ – Lauren Laverne‘My favourite songwriter of all time’ – Cate Blanchett‘Bramwell’s new songs are spellbinding’ The Guardian‘The UK’s finest export’  New York Times\n\nAs the singer in I Am Kloot from 1999 to 2014\, John Bramwell achieved a Mercury Prize nomination for 2010’s The Sky At Night\, a Top 10 chart position for 2013’s Let It All In\, numerous UK and European tours and a triumphant farewell at the Queen Elizabeth Hall with an orchestra in 2014. Now\, as a solo artist\, he’s travelling a very different path\, his stunning new album The Light Fantastic is quite a change from his Kloot-days. Darker clouds have been banished\, there are strings and four-part harmonies (a warming development\, since Kloot never had any backing vocals) and a dozen gloriously exhilarating\, beautifully crafted and observed songs about life\, humanity\, the universe and everything. As John puts it\, “It’s been great to find the joy of making music once again. These are the most uplifting songs of my career.”\n\nWhen Kloot ceased in 2014 – stopping playing together\, rather than officially splitting up – he felt burned out\, tired after years on the road. “I’d started to feel like an employee\,” he says. “I just wasn’t functioning creatively. I wanted other experiences.” Initially\, this took the form of extensive solo touring. Feeling reinvigorated and rejuvenated from the freedom of the industry\, he played everywhere from an old German church run by hippies to villages nearby festivals he was playing too\, travelling in an old Mercedes camper fan with his faithful dog Henry in the back. “The response was often like\, ‘I can’t believe you’re playing in my village. Shouldn’t you be at the [Manchester] Apollo or somewhere?’” However\, after hundreds of such shows – which produced a live album\, Live 2016 and self-released solo debut\, 2017’s Leave The Empty Spaces – 2020 brought lockdown and John suddenly wasn’t playing any gigs at all. “I went into a sort of slump\,” he admits now. Feeling isolated and “financially and mentally under duress”\, he poured everything into his music but far from the melancholy or dark album we might have expected\, the guitars\, drums\, cello and lyrical and musical warmth are positively joyous. The singer admits he was partly writing songs to comfort himself in the new circumstance\, but it wasn’t all that simple.\n\n“When we were able to play I’d be driving around in the car with Dave\, I’d be singing something and we’d get the phones out and start recording. These are not very conscious songs. I was just opening my mouth and singing\, almost like a stream of consciousness. There was a real freedom in doing it that way.”The themes of travel and escape are found throughout The Light Fantastic. The album has been lovingly crafted by John Bramwell (guitar and lead vocals)\, Dave Fidler (bass\, guitar\, vocals\, production and engineering)\, Andy Fidler (drums)\, Harriet Bradshaw (cello and vocals) and Alan Lowles (piano\, keyboards and mixing). And the title track\, The Light Fantastic? The term originating from John Milton’s 1645 L’Allegro [“Com\, and trip it as ye go/On the light fantastick toe”] which gradually became “trip the light fantastic” meaning dancing has a more than careful latest owner in John Bramwell\, 2025. “All very subconscious at first\,” he says\, “but then I used it to imply good times.” Indeed – and as we all know\, sometimes the best weather comes after the storm. So get in the van with John\, Henry and the band and trip\, The Light Fantastic.\n\nTickets on sale from Seetickets / Slide Record Shop
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/john-bramwell-i-am-kloot/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:THE 900 - TONY HAWK'S PRO-SKATER BAND - BACK TO FINISH THE GIG !
DESCRIPTION:The 900 – The Tony Hawk Pro Skater Cover Band\nMatinee show – 2pm – 4pm Saturday 16th May\, Bedford Esquires \nIf you were at Februarys show by The 900 you are probably aware there was a ‘show stop’ on the evening due to an accidental head injury on stage\, resulting in a band member being concussed and requiring hospital treatment. \nDespite the band completing 70% of the show\, the guys want to return and finish the job they started. We are very pleased to announce a return to Bedford Esquires for a special matinee show on Sat 16th May between 2 and 4pm. \nIf you attended the gig Seetickets will be contacting you with a new ticket for the new date. \nAs well as free tickets for existing ticket holders we also have some extra released for friends and customers that may have missed out first time round\, these will be on sale this Friday from Seetickets at 10am \nPicture this… It’s August 1999\, people are getting excited about Red and Blue Pills\, Star Wars have embarked on the first of their many prequel films\, frosted tips & Sea Monkeys are all the rage and the Dalek-esque tones of Dial-Up fill the airwaves and landlines… But none of that is important because Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater has just entered the world of video games with a Soundtrack that we simply weren’t ready for! \nThe 900 are the UK’s first and only Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater cover band. Formed by their mutual understanding that no other soundtrack could ever top THPS\, The 900 gives you a reason for your back to hurt in the morning. With the approval of the Birdman himself they’re ready to kickflip into every big banger from THPS1 to American Wasteland. \nSo roll back the years\, get in the pit and come thrash around to some of the best Punk Rock and Ska tracks from Tony Hawk’s legendary series featuring tracks from the likes of Rage Against The Machine\, Nirvana\, Dead Kennedys\, Millencolin\, Bodyjar\, Green Day\, Alien Ant Farm\, Refused\, Ramones\, AFI\, Johnny Cash\, Black Flag\, Misfits\, Adolescents\, Agent Orange\, Goldfinger\, Less Than Jake\, Flogging Molly\, No FX\, CKY\, Motorhead\, Suicidal Tendacies\, Papa Roach\, Bad Religion\, Fu Manchu\, System Of A Down\, Lagwagon\, My Chemical Romance\, Powerman 5000\, Queens of the Stone Age\, Swingin’ Utters\, Zebrahead\, Kiss and many more. \nPlease note there is no support\, the doors are at 2pm and the show will be over by 4pm.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-900-tony-hawks-pro-skater-band-back-to-finish-the-gig/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:KARL PHILLIPS & THE REJECTS + FACE UP! + EASYDREAD +THE TICS
DESCRIPTION:Punky Reggae Party 2 –  6:30pm\, Sat 16th May\, Bedford Esquires  \nFollowing the inaugural PUNKY REGGAE PARTY in Autumn 2025 we have decided to make this event a regular fixture. \nDue to circumstances beyond our control our headliner ‘Dakka Skanks’ are now unable to play the ‘Punky Reggae Party’ at Bedford Esquires on Saturday 16th May.  As a result\, we have shuffled the deck\, moved the doors back slightly and reduced the ticket price to £12 for which you will be refunded the difference.  If you were booking just to see the headline artist please contact Seetickets for a refund before the end 31st May.    \nKARL PHILLIPS & THE REJECTS deliver a completely original mashup of ska\, punk & grime with a hip-hop nod at luminaries like The Clash\, The Specials & Mike Skinner. Karl’s refreshingly honest lyrics test the boundaries of the human mind and the English etiquette\, coming from a place most people can relate to but never dared to mention! \n\nNew single ‘Plastic Gangsta’ got its Exclusive first play by Hugh Stephens on BBC Radio 1! Over the last few years Karl Phillips & The Rejects have supported or toured with Rudimental\, Chase & Status\, Example\, Dub Pistols\, The King Blues\, Sonic Boom 6\, Gentlemans Dub Club\, Imperial Leisure\, The Neville Staple Band\, Dreadzone & Alabama 3! Headlined festival stages including boomtown fair! And had air time on numerous BBC Introducing shows\, including BBC 6 Music!  \n\nFACE UP! is a five-piece hardcore punk band from the West Midlands\, England\, active since 2016 and known for high-energy live shows. They deliver loud\, aggressive music blending punk rock with metal influences\, often featuring urgent\, rebellious vocals\, piercing guitar riffs\, and driving percussion. They are a fixture in the UK punk scene\, having played festivals like Rebellion. \nEASYDREAD fresh from their own headline show to launch their new album “Sound of the Uprising” Easydread the genre-blending force from Bedfordshire\, fusing ska\, reggae\, punk\, and rock into a high-energy sound built for movement and unity are back to get the party started ! \nTHE TICS Open up the event- Ska punk rock band built in beds n bucks\, energy is king! \nThe fun starts at 6:30pm / Tickets £12 in advance\, more on the door
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/punky-reggae-party-2/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Moonlandingz + Baby Berserk.
DESCRIPTION:Delighted to confirm that The Moonlandingz will be making their Bedford Esquires debut on Saturday the 16th May 2026!\n\nThe Moonlandingz are a semi-fictional\, genre-hopping collective of psychedelic\, dub\, krautrock\, circuit-bent electronics and pop-noir misfits and a seriously entertaining live proposition.\n\nFormed in 2015 by Adrian Flanagan (Eccentronic Research Council / Acid Klaus)\, producer and synthesist Dean Honer (The All Seeing I / I Monster) and magnetic frontman and lyricist Lias Saoudi (Fat White Family / Decius)\, the group has since evolved into one of Britain’s most thrillingly unpredictable sonic experiments.\n\nAcross their output they’ve collaborated with Yoko Ono\, Sean Lennon\, Maxine Peake\, Philip Oakey (The Human League) and Rebecca Lucy Taylor (Self Esteem) with their latest album ‘No Rocket Required’ featuring appearances from Iggy Pop\, Nadine Shah and Jessica Winter.\n\nWith recent dates at Hebden Bridge\, Liverpool and their hometown of Sheffield sold out well in advance\, we expect tickets for this to go quickly. Available from 10am Friday the 12th of December from Seetickets.\n\n———————————\n\n\nIn association with Arts Council England\, a limited number of ‘Art is for Everyone’ tickets will be available for just £5 from Seetickets for those on a low income or struggling with increases in the cost of living. These reduced price tickets are also available to anyone aged under 25\, regardless of their financial situation.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-moonlandingz-guests/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Dirty Rhodes Band Play the Sunday afternoon session at Bedford Esquires
DESCRIPTION:2 sets of Jazz\,Soul and Motown covers from the mighty Dirty Rhodes Band
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-dirty-rhodes-band-play-the-sunday-afternoon-session-at-bedford-esquires-3/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Mozart Estate + The Grubby Mitts
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome Mozart Estate to Esquires on Sunday the 17th May 2026.  \nMozart Estate is the current project of one of England’s most singular musical mavericks\, Lawrence\, previously of the hugely influential bands Felt\, Denim and Go-Kart Mozart and the subject of both a movie (‘Lawrence of Belgravia’) and an acclaimed biography (‘Street Level Superstar: A Year with Lawrence’).  \n‘Lawrence is a monument to the power of Pop’ – Jarvis Cocker  \n‘Lawrence is the one true poet of austerity Britain’ – Bobby Gillespie \nPraise for Street Level Superstar:  \nWINNER OF THE 2025 PENDERYN MUSIC BOOK PRIZE\nRough Trade Book of the Year\nUncut Book of the Year\nMojo Book of the Year\nGuardian Book of the Year\nDaily Mail Book of the Year\nFinancial Times Book of the Year\nResident Book of the Year\nTelegraph Book of the Year\nDaily Express Book of the Year \nThe greatest pop star who never ‘made it’\, Lawrence’s previous dreams of glory have been thwarted by a combination of bad luck and self-sabotage\, but could Mozart Estate change all that? A brilliant mix of 70s glam\, wonky synth disco and acerbic lyrics\, their album ’Tower Block in a Jam Jar’ was released last year to universal acclaim.  \n‘Tower Block is easily Lawrence’s best record since 1992’s Back In Denim’ – The Wire  \n‘Lawrence has delivered the best daft/sincere novelty pop album you’ll hear all year. It’s a sugar rush’ – Classic Rock Magazine  \nStill not quite filling stadiums but now selling out venues such as the Lexington and The Trades Club\, we are so excited to welcome Lawrence and his band to Bedford for the very first time.  \nIf that is not enough\, Mozart Estate will be supported by Bedford’s very own pop-art collective\, The Grubby Mitts.  \nTickets are £20 in advance\, available from 10am\, Friday the 3rd of April from Seetickets / Slide Record Shop. In association with Arts Council England a very limited number of tickets are available for just £5 to anyone on a low income or living in relative poverty. These reduced price tickets are also available to anyone under the age of 25\, regardless of their financial situation.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/mozart-estate-the-grubby-mitts/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Dead Dads Club + Tough Cookie
DESCRIPTION:Dead Dads Club + Tough Cookie \n7:30pm\, Weds 20th May\, Bedford Esquires \nWhen Chilli Jesson was 14 years old\, he lost his father to drug addiction. A grieving teenage boy\, he did what most grieving teenage boys would do in that situation: he acted out\, battered by the unfairness of the world and its cold hard realities\, and then he buried his feelings down deep. \nHowever then\, with the arrival of his band Palma Violets\, his life took a very atypical turn. At 19\, Jesson found himself plastered on the cover of the NME and hailed as the most exciting new British group since The Libertines. Palma Violets’ first ever single was Radio One’s Hottest Record in the World; their incendiary clarion call ‘Best of Friends’ ended 2012 as NME’s Track of the Year. For a boy who’d not long had his life turned entirely upside down\, it was all a very good way to pretend that nothing was wrong… “It was all just pushed away and I think\, for me\, it was about shutting it all off\,” he recalls. “But then\, when Palmas finished… I mean\, I thought that would be forever. I was so positive about it. So when it’s taken away or it runs its course\, it becomes very empty on the other side…” \nStill only in his early twenties when his first band called time\, Jesson set about trying to carve out something new. He started a second outfit Crewel Intentions\, and then\, struggling for money and feeling “spat out by the industry”\, answered a call from someone looking to hire an indie-minded songwriter to work on a pop project. “I was working behind the bar and I thought\, fuck it. And it turned out I was good at it\, which was surprising to me\, so I started to write a bunch of my own stuff that was more pop\,” he recalls of his then-third musical foray under his own name. “When you’re skint and you wanna be in music you think\, maybe this is who I am? And it was brilliant – I signed again for the first time since Rough Trade with Palma Violets\, which made me think I was definitely on the right road. And then the A&R who believed in me as this pop star left\, and it all shattered again.” \nDead Dads Club is\, from its knowing title outwards\, a place for anyone who needs it. The first rule of Dead Dads Club is you can talk about whatever you want. Inspired by The Flaming Lips and their ability to write a truly narrative-driven concept record\, Jesson wanted to put it all out there: no mystery\, no metaphor. The MO was that it would be “very clear and direct. I didn’t want to hide behind anything. I just wanted it to be on the nose.” \nThe album\, written alongside bandmate Rupert and produced by Fontaines DC’s Carlos O’Connell\, maps a chronology of the years directly around Jesson’s father’s passing: from the open letter to his 13-year-old self of ‘Only Just Begun’ to the final\, euphoric paean to survival of ‘That’s Life’. In between are some of the most musically vibrant\, vital songs that he’s penned in his career to date: as sonically inspired and robust as they are lyrically open and vulnerable. His two creative foils were hugely important in bringing these tracks to life. Rupert takes the vocal lead on ‘Junkyard Radiator’ and ‘Hospital Pillow’ – the former\, a deceptively melodic yet suitably disorientating meditation on drug dependency; the latter\, a short and sweet memory built around a Beck-like swagger. \nSpecial guest support comes from TOUGH COOKIE London-based alternative band formed by former members of Daisy Brain. The band is known for their introspective depth and infectiothe us energy\, drawing inspiration from various indie/alternative music genres. They combine dynamic arrangements with earnest songwriting\, drawing influences from artists like Pavement\, Radiohead\, and Pixies. Their debut single\, “Emory\,” was released in 2025\, followed by their EP “The Countryside Is Good For You\,” set to be released in October 2025. The band is currently touring the UK and has gained attention for their live performances and emotional alt-rock sound. \n  \n  \nTickets on sale now
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/dead-dads-club/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260522T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260522T230000
DTSTAMP:20260509T134740
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SUMMARY:Leftfield DJ set
DESCRIPTION:Electronic music pioneers Leftfield take over Esquires with a rare\, intimate DJ set for a night of legendary grooves\, seismic bass and immersive\, boundary-pushing\, high-energy electronic dance music. \n\nFormed in 1988\, and originally comprised of Neil Barnes and Paul Daley\, LEFTFIELD quickly became one of the most influential and innovative acts of all time\, with seminal albums Leftism and Rhythm & Stealth and classic tracks such as Open Up and Phat Planet cementing their place in dance music history.\nNow led solely by Barnes for more than 15 years\, LEFTFIELD – whose acclaimed fourth album\, This Is What We Do\, was released in 2022 – continue to push boundaries\, shake foundations and sell out venues around the world.\n\nVery special support on this one from Ryussi\, resident DJ for queer party Feel It\, and Loose FM radio host based in Bedford\, UK. Ryussi’s music receives regular support on radio stations such as BBC R1 Dance\, LA’s KCRW\, BBC 6 Music\, Openlab Ibiza and many more; having most recently recorded their Headliner Mix for He.She.They on BBC Radio 1 Dance. \n\n\nRyussi’s sharp ear for quirky blends and an evolving instinct of how to guide the dance-floor’s magic has resulted in bookings across Europe\, from Radio 1’s Big Weekend Luton\, Lost Village Festival\, Secret Garden Party and Amnesia Ibiza\, to Ministry of Sound\, XOYO\, Dalston Superstore\, The Glove That Fits and more. \n\nTickets go on sale Monday 2nd March at 10am. Available from Seetickets and local outlets\, with early birds starting at £18 advance.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/leftfield-dj-set/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260523T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260523T224500
DTSTAMP:20260509T134740
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SUMMARY:FOO FIGHTERS GB
DESCRIPTION:FOO FIGHTERS GB + Guests – 7:30pm Saturday 23rd May\, Bedford Esquires\n\nFollowing numerous sold out shows at Bedford Esquires we are excited to announce the return of FOO FIGHTERS GB on Saturday 23rd May for their annual gig. Five musicians at the top of their game\, bringing to you the talent and stage presence to perform the biggest hits from the greatest rock band in the world.\n\nCelebrating the hits of the Foo Fighters in full volume Foo Fighters GB have quickly established themselves as the UK’s finest and most talked about tribute to the Foo Fighters\, the greatest rock band on the planet. Foo Fighters GB have been rocking out festivals and music venues since summer 2015 with their charismatic and adrenaline pumping show!\n\nThe Foo Fighters GB take audiences on an absolutely epic\, exhilarating journey playing all their favourite Foos tracks\, from the first eponymous album release’s This is a Call through to their most recent instant classic Saint Cecilia.\n\nThe resemblance and re-creation of their performance is leaving audiences believing they have seen the Foo Fighters themselves.\nTickets priced £15 are available online from Seetickets and are available from local outlets of Esquires Bar and Slide Record Shop\, booking fee free..
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/foo-fighters-gb-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260524T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T134740
CREATED:20260429T102325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T102325Z
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SUMMARY:The Black and Gold play the Sunday Afternoon Session at Bedford Esquires
DESCRIPTION:The welcome return of Bedford’s Black and Gold to the Sunday afternoon session.Celebrating Esquires 36th anniversary 
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-black-and-gold-play-the-sunday-afternoon-session-at-bedford-esquires-2/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260524T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260524T224500
DTSTAMP:20260509T134740
CREATED:20251205T144945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T144945Z
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SUMMARY:Fliptrix + DJ Jazz T
DESCRIPTION:UK Hip Hop royalty and one quarter of The Four Owls\, FLIPTRIX is joining us here in May 2026\, alongside DJ Jazz T! Earlybird tickets are just a tenner\, head on over to See to bag one.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/fliptrix-dj-jazz-t/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260528T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260528T230000
DTSTAMP:20260509T134740
CREATED:20260320T092043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T092043Z
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SUMMARY:Voka Gentle
DESCRIPTION:Voka Gentle don’t so much write songs as build strange\, beautiful worlds and invite you inside. The London trio have carved out a reputation as one of the UK’s most inventive left‑field acts\, stitching together folk harmonies\, glitchy electronics\, warped psychedelia and off‑kilter pop into something that feels both intimate and otherworldly. Their records twist and shimmer with ideas\, but it’s onstage where everything truly snaps into focus — a place where their experimental instincts meet a real sense of warmth\, humour and human connection. \nExpect a show that moves fluidly between hushed\, harmony‑rich passages and explosive\, beat‑driven surges. Their live shows are known for their unpredictability: samples collide with live instrumentation\, voices loop and overlap\, and melodies emerge from unexpected corners. It’s the kind of performance that rewards close attention but still hits with an immediate emotional pull. \nFor anyone drawn to artists who push at the edges — fans of Caroline Polachek\, Dirty Projectors\, or the more adventurous corners of the UK alt‑folk scene — this is a rare chance to catch a genuinely singular band in one of the region’s most characterful rooms. Esquires has long been a home for boundary‑stretching new music\, and Voka Gentle feel like a perfect fit. \nIf you’re looking for something a little different\, this one’s worth clearing the calendar for. \nTickets on sale now
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/voka-gentle/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260529T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260529T230000
DTSTAMP:20260509T134740
CREATED:20260306T124610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T121135Z
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SUMMARY:Unlucky + shrink + The Greensands
DESCRIPTION:A double‑header built for anyone who wants to feel ahead of the curve\, this Bedford Esquires showcase brings together two of the most promising new bands in the UK underground right now. Friday 29th May has all the makings of one of those “I saw them before they blew up” nights. \nUnlucky have been gathering momentum on the back of their sharp\, serrated sound—lean\, nervy guitars\, rhythm-section punch\, and a vocal delivery that swings between deadpan cool and sudden flashes of intensity. They sit in that sweet spot between post‑punk bite and melodic instinct\, the kind of band who can turn a cramped room electric within seconds. Early shows have already earned them a reputation for being tight\, urgent\, and impossible to ignore. Expect a set that feels like it’s constantly on the brink of boiling over. \nshrink bring a different kind of tension—moody\, atmospheric\, and emotionally charged\, but with a clarity and confidence that marks them out as something special. Their songs move with a cinematic sweep: brooding electronics\, wiry guitars\, and vocals that cut straight through the haze. They’re the sort of band who can shift from quiet introspection to widescreen catharsis in a heartbeat\, and live\, that dynamic hits even harder. If you like your new music with depth\, texture\, and a sense of unease that feels strangely addictive\, shrink are the ones to watch.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/unlucky-shrink/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260530T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260530T224500
DTSTAMP:20260509T134740
CREATED:20260206T124947Z
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SUMMARY:Mark Morriss (The Bluetones)
DESCRIPTION:Mark Morriss (The Bluetones) + Guests – 7:30pm Sat 30th May\, Bedford Esquires \nBest known as the lead singer for The Bluetones\, and now also having been a solo artist since 2008\,  Mark Morriss has spent the best part of 3 decades honing his craft as a live performer. \nDuring that time he has released 6 albums with The Bluetones\, including 14 Top 40 singles\, 4 albums as a solo artiste and collaborated with Matt Berry and the Maypoles\, Mike Wilton\, and The Helicopter Of The Holy Ghost on tours and on record. \nAs a live performer Mark is able to blend songs from his extensive back catalogue with stories of his time on the road\, providing an entertaining show that prides itself on never being the same twice. \n“The symbolic of Morriss’ style as a solo performer; a serious love of music and song tempered with jocularity. It makes for a set of easy-going acoustic songs and a camaraderie that brings a warmth to the winter that gathers around us.” – Louder Than War \n“Spellbinding; passionate\, humorous and open – the sound of a singer who could take on the world.”– On-Magazine.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/mark-morriss-the-bluetones/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260530T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260530T230000
DTSTAMP:20260509T134740
CREATED:20260108T101151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T064100Z
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SUMMARY:The Cuban Brothers
DESCRIPTION:The Cuban Brothers are heading to Bedford Esquires for a fun filled evening of debauchery and beats! \n\n\nFrom sold out tours\, festival spots and support slots for rock royalty to crazy club nights\, film roles and fashion shows\, The Cuban Brothers’ unparalleled act is ingrained in pop culture. Two decades since their inception\, Miguel and his suspect sidekicks are renowned all over the world for their party starting skills\, risqué sketches\, B boy moves and funk fuelled music. \n\n\nThe Cuban Brothers may be a comedy act\, but they’re simultaneously serious musicians who have played with Prince\, been on the road with James Brown and supported Fatboy Slim\, Chuck Berry and De La Soul. If you’ve ever seen them before\, we’ll see you there – if you haven’t\, get some Cuban Brothers in your life\, before it’s too late! \n\nTickets on sale tomorrow\, 10am from See. Available locally from Monday 12th January.\nOnline link >> https://www.seetickets.com/…/bedford-esquires/3591941
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-cuban-brothers/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260531T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260531T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T134740
CREATED:20260429T102621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T102621Z
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SUMMARY:The Soho Dukes play the Sunday Afternoon Session
DESCRIPTION:World-renowned\,Critically-acclaimed\,electrically-powered\,rascally rock and roll.We welcome back The Soho Dukes for another Sunday afternoon session in the bar
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-soho-dukes-play-the-sunday-afternoon-session-2/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260604T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260604T223000
DTSTAMP:20260509T134741
CREATED:20260315T123629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T102809Z
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SUMMARY:The Esquires Monthly Music Quiz
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly music quizMusic from the 50’s to the presentTeams of up to 6 people£2 per person to enterCash prize for the winning team
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-esquires-monthly-music-quiz-31/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260605T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260605T224500
DTSTAMP:20260509T134741
CREATED:20250923T084846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T085530Z
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SUMMARY:JUST RADIOHEAD
DESCRIPTION:JUST RADIOHEAD Performing the music of Radiohead! \n7:30pm\, Friday 5th June\, Bedford Esquires \nFollowing on from a sell out show at Esquires in April 25 we are pleased to announce the return of JUST RADIOHEAD on Friday 5th June. \nJust Radiohead are the UK’s leading Radiohead tribute band\, replicating and performing the astonishing music of one the nation’s most influential\, versatile\, and talented bands. Showcasing tracks from the explosive post-grunge debut of ‘Pablo Honey’ through to the beautiful and most recent art-rock album release ‘A Moon Shaped Pool’\, the band captures a memento at each stop along the entire majestic journey ensuring that every minor detail is respected and authentic\, while leaving the audience feeling like they are once again revelling ‘back in the day’ accompanied by Radiohead. A back catalogue now spanning four decades means fans have rarely had the opportunity to see Radiohead perform their favourite songs live … … step forward Just Radiohead!!! \nShows of up to two hours in duration ensure that everyone will be able to witness their favourites live\, perhaps for the first time ever? \nTickets priced £15 are on sale from Seetickets and local outlets of Esquires Bar and Slide Record Shop.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/just-radiohead-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260606T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260606T230000
DTSTAMP:20260509T134741
CREATED:20260129T165200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T113250Z
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SUMMARY:Ceremony 6 - A New Music alldayer featuring Deadletter\, Home Counties\, Make Shift Art Bar and more...!
DESCRIPTION:CEREMONY 6 – LINE UP CONFIRMED\nYou’ve waited long enough! We can confirm that your Ceremony 6 headliners will be the mighty DEADLETTER\n\n\nReturning to the venue in support of their eagerly anticipated second album ‘Existence is Bliss’\, we are overjoyed to welcome back our absolute favourite saxophone wielding post-punk provocateurs\, who will be bringing their end of tour party to Bedford Esquires on the 6th June 2026.\n\n\n\n\nA party wouldn’t be a party without Home Counties\, who will be unleashing twitchy synths and LCD Soundsystem rhythms on the main stage. Currently on tour with Franz Ferdinand and last seen transforming the Rockaway Beach festival into an all night disco\, their live show is brilliantly energetic and engaging.\n\n\nIf we had a pound for every time someone told us we needed to bring Belfast’s MAKESHIFT ART BAR to Ceremony Festival\, we’d all have pockets full of cash. Noisy\, provocative and intense\, they will be appearing at Esquires for the very first time. You spoke\, we listened.\n\n\nLondon’s LITTLE GRANDAD may not have released a single yet\, but they have quickly become of the most talked about bands of 2026 thanks to word of mouth\, the patronage of Steve Lamacq and a live show which sounds like Crosby\, Stills\, Nash and Young if they’d all met at the Brixton Windmill. We can’t wait for you to hear them.\n\n\nAlso appearing across the day will be the hotly tipped Brighton band Lemonsuckr.wav\, who have already sold out venues such as the Lexington and been compared to the likes of Fat Dog\, whilst chaotic electronic rock siblings DISGUSTING SISTERS will be bringing their emotionally charged David Lynch inspired bangers to Room 2. And it wouldn’t be Ceremony Festival without ENJOYABLE LISTENS orchestrating the opening ceremony.\n\n\n\nFull Line up – DEADLETTER / HOME COUNTIES / MAKESHIFT ART BAR / LEMONSUCKR / LITTLE GRANDAD / DISGUSTING SISTERS / TANZANA / YOUR MATES EX / TEETHIN’ / BUGBEAR / CANNED PINEAPPLE / ENJOYABLE LISTENS / AND MORE TBC…\n\nWith twelve of the hottest new bands on the line up\, possibly one or two more acts to be added and 70% of tickets already snapped up advance\, booking early is essential. Tickets are available from Seetickets and from Slide Records / Esquires bar (with no booking fees).\n\n\n——————————\n\n\nIn association with Arts Council England a very limited number of tickets are also now available for just £10 to anyone on a low income or struggling with increases in the cost of living. These ‘Art is for Everyone’ tickets are also available to anyone under the age of 25\, regardless of their financial situation.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/ceremony-6-a-new-music-alldayer-hold-the-date/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260612T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260612T224500
DTSTAMP:20260509T134741
CREATED:20260106T132417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T194238Z
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SUMMARY:The Dogs D’Amour Ft Tyla
DESCRIPTION:The Dogs D’Amour + Guests 7:30pm\, Friday 12th June\, Bedford Esquires \nFamous appearances on Top of The Pops down to the requisite touring in a rusted out Transit van. There have always been three constants\, great songwriting\, loyal fans and\, of course\, Tyla. \nTheir raunchy blues based rock and roll\, the sense and feeling of romanticism remind one of Keith Richards or Ronnie Wood. They play real songs in their unique style. Meaningful lyrics and played with gusty guitar driven rhythm. \nAfter each show the audience feels that they have been up there on stage with band. That is the level of intensity this band delivers. \nDogs D’Amour shows are exactly that a show. A performance.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/the-dogs-damour-ft-tyla/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260612T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260612T224500
DTSTAMP:20260509T134741
CREATED:20260211T105616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T110420Z
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SUMMARY:Chris Helme (Ex The Seahorses) + Lillibet
DESCRIPTION:Chris Helme (Ex The Seahorses) + Lillibet – 7:30pm Friday 12th June Bedford Esquires \nChris Helme the former frontman of The Seahorses makes a very welcome return to Bedford Esquires on Fri 12th June as part of our singer songwriter series for 2026. \nAfter a busy year touring his last album\, World of my Own\, Chris Helme\, former lead singer of The Seahorses has been back in the studio to record stripped back versions of some of his 30 year back catalogue. \nForest For The Trees Vol 1 is the first such offering of this ongoing series of recordings & showcases gently crafted versions of songs such as Love Me & Leave Me\, Standing On Your Head\, and other Seahorses classics\, You Can Talk To Me being a particularly stand out track. The reimaginings from his last album\, World Of My Own also pull you deeper into the fragile soul of the songs\, exposing their own previously veiled subliminal narratives. \nHelme’s not content to let these songs gather dust in the studio\, either. He’s hitting the road\, taking Forest For The Trees across the UK in 2026. If you’re looking for a night of music that’s raw\, soulful\, and just a little bit bruised\, you could do a lot worse than catching him live. This is a man who’s spent thirty years pouring his heart into his craft and on this evidence\, he’s not done yet. \nTickets on sale from Seetickets\, Esquires Bar and Slide Record Shop.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/chris-helme-ex-the-seahorses-lillibet/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260613T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Jersey:20260614T003000
DTSTAMP:20260509T134741
CREATED:20260416T110918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T110918Z
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SUMMARY:General Levy
DESCRIPTION:We are very pleased to be bringing the one and only ‘Incredible’ General Levy back to Esquires on Saturday 13th June! \nOne of the most in demand and distinctive MCs on the planet\, Levy has been tearing up events for the last three decades\, bringing an unparalleled energy to his sets. \nBorn Paul Levy in Central Middlesex Hospital NW10 London\, England in 1971\, Levy grew up in the vibrant Harlesden and Wembley area for most of his early years\, surrounded by different West Indian\, European\, Asian and African influences. \nHe grew up in a community heavily influenced by reggae music and black culture and from an early age\, a certain militancy was instilled in him along with a love and respect for rebel music. He was also inspired by his big brother Winston Irie who had a vast record collection of music from ska to rock steady\, calypso to soul\, hip hop and reggae that gave Levy a steady diet of music through his adolescent years. \nSince then General Levy has gone on to work with various producers such as Sly & Robbie and Sting International\, Shaggy\, Steelie & Cleevie\, Artful Dodger\, Jetstar\, Ajang\, Joe Grind\, Gussie P\, Stingray\, Heartical Records\, to name but a few. \nLevy remains a Lionheart artist riding through the ups and downs of the music business and still maintaining focus\, a love and joy for the business and people; and just like a fine wine getting even better with time and bringing the fire to any place he performs at! \nSet your alarms – tickets go on sale Saturday 18th April from Seetickets\, Skiddle and DICE: \nEarly bird – £20\nGeneral admission – £22.50\nFinal release – £25
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/general-levy/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:England VS Croatia | World Cup 2026
DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to join us as England take on Croatia for the first group game of the 2026 World Cup in Dallas. \nCome quick and grab your seats!! \n*Best atmosphere guaranteed \n*Massive screen and huge sound \n*Showing the fixture before England in full \n*Kick off 9pm – last entry 8pm \n*1 beer and guaranteed entry £5 \n**Last entry for ticket holders will be one hour before kick off**
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/england-vs-croatia-world-cup-2026/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Forever Springsteen
DESCRIPTION:FOREVER SPRINGSTEEN – BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN TRIBUTE\n7:30pm\, Friday 19th June\, Bedford Esquires \nExperience the energy\, musicianship\, and spirit of The Boss as Forever Springsteen takes you on a downbound train through his legendary career. This powerhouse seven-piece band pays homage to the entire E Street Band in every note they play and will deliver a night you won’t forget. \nEvery era of Bruce Springsteen’s catalogue is present – from the unforgettable hits such as Badlands and Born To Run to fan favourite tracks such as Racing In The Street and The River – and represented in the most authentic way possible without seeing The Boss himself. \nIf you’re in need of some E Street magic\, look no further than Forever Springsteen and share in the joy and passion this leading tribute band has for the unequalled legend of heartland rock \nTickets priced £17 are on sale now from Seetickets\, Slide Record Store and Esquires Bar.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/forever-springsteen/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Nic-Cage Against the Machine + Guests
DESCRIPTION:Nic-Cage Against the Machine + Guests\n7:30pm Saturday 20th June\, Bedford Esquires \nCatch a one of a kind tribute like no other – the music of legendary punk-rock icons Rage Against The Machine\, reimagined in the most brilliantly chaotic way possible; fronted by a Nicolas Cage impersonator. This band delivers all the attitude\, energy\, and absurd fun you’d expect. Complete with movie-inspired props\, costumes\, and a wild stage presence! \nTickets online from See and from local outlets.
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/nic-cage-against-the-machine-guests/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Zed Bias + Matt Jam Lamont
DESCRIPTION:We’re very pleased to announce a midsummer celebration of bass is being held on Saturday 20th June with a stacked line up\, ft Zed Bias AKA Maddslinky\, Matt Jam Lamont (Tuff Jam)\, Sean Harvey and Covie!\n\nZED BIAS:Dave Jones\, AKA Zed Bias\, Maddslinky\, Phuturistix…. a producer and DJ from deep within the UK dance music scene. He scored his first top 30 track with ‘Neighbourhood’ before setting the blueprint for the darker UK Garage sound at the end of the 90s. He was asked to mix the definitive “Sound of the Pirates” compilation and at this time began to infuse a jazzier influence into his tracks.\nFrom the start of his career\, continuously until present day\, Zed Bias has been engaged in remixing duties for a huge number of well known artists\, from Missy Elliot and Mary J Blige to The Streets.\n\nMATT JAM LAMONT:As one of the stalwarts of UK Garage\, a champion of the genre in its infancy and now one of its most beloved forefathers\, Matt ‘Jam’ Lamont’s tireless involvement in the scene has been integral to the success of the movement as a whole.\nFollowing a residency at South London’s The Arches\, Lamont’s career really skyrocketed back in 1993 where a chance meeting between him and fellow DJ Karl ‘Tuff Enuff’ Brown gave birth to the now legendary production and remix team Tuff Jam. Leaving in their wake a massive back catalogue of defining records\, both Tuff Jam and Matt ‘Jam’ himself have appropriately attained the status of figureheads of the UK garage scene.\n\nSEAN HARVEY:Sean Harvey is a respected UK Garage DJ firmly established within the mainstream garage scene. Hailing from Bedford\, Sean’s journey began in 1999 on the legendary pirate radio station Risk FM. Over the past decade\, Sean has cemented his position as a standout name for garage lovers\, sharing stages with heavyweights including Artful Dodger\, DJ Luck & MC Neat\, MC Kie & Wideboys\, and many more.\n\nCOVIE:No stranger to Bedford Sam Covington (Covie) the home ground talent opens up the bill. Covie has worked with artists including Annie Mac\, Edris Elba and Pete Tong\, Mark Knight and Roger Sanchez performing in some of the world’s most famous clubs including Pacha\, Ministry Of Sound\, Ocean Beach\, Egg Club and the Ibiza Tour in the UK.\nSo let’s put on our classics and we’ll have a little dance\, shall we?\n\nTiered tickets are on sale now from Seetickets starting at £20 for early birds:
URL:https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/zed-bias-matt-jam-lamont/
LOCATION:Bedford Esquires\, 60A Bromham Road\, Bedford\, MK40 2QG\, United Kingdom
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