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Still in the swing of it

Swing sensation Freddy Staff is celebrating his 60th anniversary in the music industry with his 31st consecutive visit to the Beck Theatre. Freddy, whose career reads like a comprehensive history of the best in musical performance, has become synonymous with Big Band Swing, having played with most British big bands and orchestras, from Harry Roy to Geraldo and Jack Parnell.Read

Sticking to their roots

Colour Me Wednesday is an Uxbridge-based band determined to stick to its 'Hillingdon roots'. The foursome, who range in age from 19 to 21, are all studying creative subjects at university - but their real passion lies in writing and producing music.Read

Juan Martín Flamenco Ensemble

As the snow fell outside, Juan Martín and his ensemble brought a fabulous evening of flamenco to the Beck Theatre, warming the hearts of those who had braved the wintry weather to hear him.Read

Music and football unite

Music and football are what scores of lads are passionate about and one 24-year-old from Watford is pursuing these passions by hosting a new live music night that could save his football club.Read

Fingers on the pulse

Virtuoso composer and guitarist Juan Martín brings his latest touring show to the UK, and has a date at The Beck with his spectacular Flamenco Dance Ensemble this Sunday.Read

Return of Elvis the king

Elvis Presley,the undisputed king of rock 'n' roll, is back in town - in the shape of impersonator Lee 'Memphis' King. Read

Dust off your wimple and sing along

Audiences, not actors, are the stars of the show in the world of Sing-a-Long-a productions, which are dedicated to well-loved musicals including Annie, The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Hairspray.Read

Bitten by bug to make 'electric' music

With an easy laugh and a throaty tone that differs vastly from her punchy singing voice, Davina describes Missdavinalee's distinctive sound as 'indie electro-pop with lyrics that are sometimes naive and self-conscious'.Read

Celebrate with the Jubilate Ladies Choir

Jubilate Ladies Choir is celebrating its 30th anniversary and can now boast more than 40 members, many of whom have been singing with the choir since its inception in 1969.Read

Barry Manilow at The O2

I concede that the great Manilow, more commonly seen in Las Vegas, is regarded as the cheesiest thing since mozzarella, but, boy, can he put on a show!Read

Reaching for the sky

Neon Sky,a Hillingdon-based alternative rock act with a party-hard attitude, hope to reach the same heady heights of their hero, Kurt Cobain, the late lead singer of Nirvana. Read

Giggin' with The Guide

Members of the indie band The Bedroom Hour have already enjoyed moderate success individually. Read

Cuddly in name only

Blues-rock band The Hamsters are celebrating their 21st anniversary with a special show, paying tribute to music icons Jimi Hendrix and ZZ Top. Read

Artshalf a century of making a name in choral music

Every voice counts for Sine Nomine Singers, who are celebrating the choir's 50th anniversary this year.Read

A right song and dance

To celebrate its 80th anniversary, Uxbridge Musical Theatre is performing a selection of masterpieces from legendary musical creators Oscar Hammerstein II and Richard Rodgers. Read