BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Northampton BID - ECPv6.2.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Northampton BID X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Northampton BID REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250328T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250328T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250311T152747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T152747Z UID:124199-1743195600-1743195600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:FRICTION DESCRIPTION:Live Music. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/friction/ LOCATION:The Wig And Pen\, 19 St Giles' St\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1JA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/480782204_1211977304267411_8790573914671638765_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250328T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250328T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250327T214300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T214300Z UID:125170-1743195600-1743195600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:The Mob Live DESCRIPTION:The Mob Live take to the stage at 9pm to really start the weekend off in style!! URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-mob-live/ LOCATION:The Wig And Pen\, 19 St Giles' St\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1JA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/486632044_1227112629420545_5552850452679701125_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250329T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250329T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250305T074204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T074204Z UID:123993-1743280200-1743280200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:ALLEY DESCRIPTION:A new singer to The Fish performing Motown\, Soul\, Reggae & Pop music. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/alley/ LOCATION:The Fish Pub\, 11 Fish St\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 2AA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_5581.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250329T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250329T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250311T153032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T153032Z UID:124201-1743282000-1743282000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:J.E.E.P. DESCRIPTION:Live Music. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/j-e-e-p-3/ LOCATION:The Wig And Pen\, 19 St Giles' St\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1JA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/480782204_1211977304267411_8790573914671638765_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250329T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250329T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250327T214442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T214442Z UID:125173-1743282000-1743282000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Brazen Foxes DESCRIPTION:Saturday we have a brand new band to the Wig\, it’s the Brazen Foxes from 9pm to really keep those party vibes going! URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/brazen-foxes/ LOCATION:The Wig And Pen\, 19 St Giles' St\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1JA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/487171320_1227112722753869_3975303172276630232_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250330T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250330T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250311T153239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T153239Z UID:124203-1743350400-1743350400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:SIX FEET APART DESCRIPTION:Live Music. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/six-feet-apart-6/ LOCATION:The Wig And Pen\, 19 St Giles' St\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1JA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/480782204_1211977304267411_8790573914671638765_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250330T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250330T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250327T214609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T214609Z UID:125176-1743350400-1743350400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Six Feet Apart DESCRIPTION:And to finish up on Mother’s day\, we have the boys from Six Feet Apart taking to the stage at 4pm to end the weekend with a bang!! URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/six-feet-apart-7/ LOCATION:The Wig And Pen\, 19 St Giles' St\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1JA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/486863801_1227112766087198_5378602911155137332_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250401T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250401T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250318T152126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T152126Z UID:124398-1743535800-1743535800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Anton Du Beke At The Musicals DESCRIPTION:Strictly Come Dancinglegend and judge\,Anton Du Beke\, takes to the stage in 2025. \nWith his live band\, guest singer and dancers\, expect a fab-u-lous evening of song\, dance and laughter. \nAnton will be performing songs and dances from some of his favourite musicals. \nExpect a glamorous evening from classic West End and Broadway shows. \nPlus\, behind the scenes stories from his time onStrictly Come Dancingthat will have you laughing out loud. \nAnton Du Beke At The Musicalswill showcase stunning dance performances\, soulful vocals\, and live music that will transport audiences to a world of glamour\, excitement\, and pure entertainment. \nDont miss this special opportunity to get up close to the King of the Ballroom in 2025. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/anton-du-beke-at-the-musicals/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:dance,MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Anton-Du-Beke-Website-1170x476-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250402T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250402T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250318T153507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T153507Z UID:124401-1743622200-1743622200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Mike + The Mechanics: Looking Back The Living Years 2025 Tour DESCRIPTION:Following 2023s much lauded sell outRefuelled! Tour\,Mike + The Mechanicsreturn for theLooking Back Living The Years 2025 Tour. This tour will see them play their hits includingOver My Shoulder\,The Living YearsandAll I Need Is A Miracleas well as drift into some ofGenesiss much loved classic tracks. \nMike Rutherfordsays Its exciting to announce that we will be touringThe Mechanicsagain. Getting back on the road with the guys last year was a real pleasure. Even though it had been four years\, we slotted back into the old ways\, the old jokes and the camaraderie like it had been a day! We had so much fun on the last tour and the audiences were so gracious and warm\, when we played the final show in Dusseldorf we all agreed then that we wanted to do it all again. We cant wait to see you. \nOriginally formed in 1985 by Mike Rutherfordas a side project to Genesis\, Mike + The Mechanics originally featured Paul Young and Paul Carrack as frontmen\, and together\, they achieved huge commercial success throughout the 80s and 90s achieving number ones all over the world and going on to sell over 10 million albums. After Paul Youngs sudden death in 2000 the band released one further album before deciding to call it a day. In 2011\, Mike started writing songs again and invited Roachford and Howar to join him and their chemistry was instant and they releasedThe Roadalbum and the band began touring again with huge success and have remained together since. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/mike-the-mechanics-looking-back-the-living-years-2025-tour/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Website-Template-1170x476-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250404T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250404T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250403T082704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T082704Z UID:125586-1743800400-1743800400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Ivor Johnson at The Wig & Pen DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/ivor-johnson-at-the-wig-pen/ LOCATION:The Wig And Pen\, 19 St Giles' St\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1JA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Wig-Pen-April.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250305T075912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T075912Z UID:123995-1743881400-1743881400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:ALABAMA 3 DESCRIPTION:Alabama 3 announce a celebration tour of their first two\nalbums Exile On Coldharbour Lane and La Peste. \n14 plus event-Under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/alabama-3-2/ LOCATION:Roadmender\, 1 Lady's Ln\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 3AH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/JS-Alabama-3-2025-Insta-square3-002-540x540-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250403T082815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T082815Z UID:125589-1743886800-1743886800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:2020 Vision at The Wig & Pen DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/2020-vision-at-the-wig-pen/ LOCATION:The Wig And Pen\, 19 St Giles' St\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1JA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Wig-Pen-April.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T220000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250402T134913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T134913Z UID:125357-1743890400-1743890400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:REWIND & REPLAY: HEARTLESS CREW LIVE! DESCRIPTION:Were bringing the ultimate old-school vibes! FRIDAY 5TH APRIL\, were shutting it down at REPLAY Northamptonfor a night of pure nostalgia and energy! \n\nGet ready for Heartless CrewLIVE on stage\, shelling down the biggest Old School RnB & UK Garageanthems! \n\nThis is the link-up youve been waiting for! \n\n? FREE ENTRY BEFORE 11 PM!? (limited tickets) \n\n? Expect:? A LIVEset from Heartless Crew? URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/rewind-replay-heartless-crew-live/ LOCATION:34-38 Bridge St\, Northampton NN1 1PA. CATEGORIES:Event,MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-02-143908.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250406T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250406T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250403T082921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T082921Z UID:125591-1743955200-1743955200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Pure Genius at The Wig & Pen DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/pure-genius-at-the-wig-pen/ LOCATION:The Wig And Pen\, 19 St Giles' St\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1JA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Wig-Pen-April.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250406T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250406T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250403T085407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T085407Z UID:125602-1743962400-1743962400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:The Mat Day band EP release show DESCRIPTION:The Mat Day bands EP release show!Special guests and other info to be announced. Get your tickets below\nhttps://www.seetickets.com/…/the-mat…/v-and-b/3292626 URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-mat-day-band-ep-release-show/ LOCATION:V and B\, 10 St Giles' Square\,\, Northampton\, NN1 1DA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/473813593_9554352571250982_4420819652223271293_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250411T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250411T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250403T090920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T090920Z UID:125611-1744394400-1744394400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings DESCRIPTION:?Dearest Reader\, Lady Whistledown has already given her verdict: the event of the season is here! Join us for a magical live music performance withCandlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Stringsin Northampton. Surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight\, listen to your favourite melodies from Shondaland’s Bridgerton series on Netflix\, reimagined by a talented string ensemble. Ready to make amazing memories? Get your tickets today! \nGeneral Info\n? Venue: Northampton Museum and Art Gallery\n? Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector\n? Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)\n? Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult\n? Accessibility: the venue is wheelchair accessible\n? View the FAQs for this eventhere\n? Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone\n?? If you would like to book a private concert (30+ people)\, clickhere\n? Check out all theCandlelight concertsin Northamption\n? To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card\, clickhere\n? Dear guest\, theres no strict dress code for this special occasion\, but we encourage you to dress in your finest Bridgerton-inspired style! \nProgramme – Top hits from the acclaimed Shondaland series on Netflix \n\nPerformers\n11-April/String Quartet – Ensemble M\n12-April/String Quartet -41 Degrees Quartet URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/candlelight-best-of-bridgerton-on-strings-2/2025-04-11/ LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Candlelight-Bridgerton.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250411T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250411T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250403T083108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T083108Z UID:125593-1744405200-1744405200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Kingpins at The Wig & Pen DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/kingpins-at-the-wig-pen/ LOCATION:The Wig And Pen\, 19 St Giles' St\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1JA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Wig-Pen-April.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T223000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250306T080353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T080353Z UID:124004-1744486200-1744497000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:PORKPIE THE ROADMENDER DESCRIPTION:Introducing Porkpie \, Scotland’s 9 piece Ska Behemoth \, a music force of nature that have been tearing up stages the length and Breadth of the British isles in 2023 \,combining top quality dance along ska standards with well crafted originals from their recently acclaimed 2023 album Skandemic . Their 32 date 2023 Skandemic tour alone has Sold out everywhere from the Legendary 100 club in London\, to Leeds Brudenell Social \, Manchester Academy to the Limelight in Belfast. Combining a DIY punk ethic and big band showmanship they have also been pleasing festival audiences across the UK from Doune the Rabbit Hole \, Edinburgh Hogmanay street party\, Party at the Palace\, TRNSMT\, Rewind festival (numerous locations\,) Solfest \, Valefest and many more. Their recent single releases of DOG FIGHT and Hands go numb have been played extensively on BBC 6 music by Craig Charles and at the end of August they did an interview with the man himself as part of his Jar of ska feature promoting their album Skandemic . PORKPIE are the undisputed Kings of backbeat excellence and with their legendary high octane\, energy sapping performances and showmanship they will leave you wanting more\, more and some more ! URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/porkpie-the-roadmender-2/ LOCATION:Roadmender\, 1 Lady's Ln\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 3AH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Pork-Pie-Roadmender-Northampton-2025-Socials-New-540x540-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250407T100826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T100826Z UID:125637-1744491600-1744491600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:THE RETRO DESCRIPTION:Live Music URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-retro-4/ LOCATION:The Wig And Pen\, 19 St Giles' St\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1JA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Wig-Pen-April.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250413T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250413T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250407T101100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T101100Z UID:125639-1744560000-1744560000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:6/5THS DESCRIPTION:Live Music URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/6-5ths-5/ LOCATION:The Wig And Pen\, 19 St Giles' St\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1JA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Wig-Pen-April.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250417T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250417T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250414T124015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T124015Z UID:125821-1744920000-1744920000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:The Mail Coach Spotlight DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a night of incredible music at Mail Coach Northampton in Northampton! Join us for a sensational musical showcase featuring various artists hosted by the talented Charlie Sumner. \nExperience a diverse range of musical styles and performances that will have you dancing all night long. From soulful ballads to energetic pop hits\, this event has something for everyone. \nCome and support local talent while enjoying a night of live music in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening at Mail Coach Northampton URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-mail-coach-spotlight-2/ LOCATION:Mail Coach\, 8 Derngate\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1UB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-14-133711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250418T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250421T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250409T113927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T113927Z UID:125649-1744934400-1745193600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:WIG FEST DESCRIPTION:4 Days of Live Music. \n\nEaster is nearly here and what a weekend we have in store for you \n\n\nFriday… It’s Indiebox from 9pm tonstart the bank holiday off with a bang\n\n\nSaturday… 3pm it’s a Six Feet Apart Trio followed by 2HD at 9pm\n\n\nSunday… 4pm it’s the Bushpigs to celebrate Sunday Funday in style!!\n\n\nMonday it’s Steve Bennett from 2.30 to finish off the weekend on a high!!\n\n\nAnd just to top it off\, our beer festival is running all weekend URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/wig-fest/ LOCATION:The Wig And Pen\, 19 St Giles' St\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1JA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Event,MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/WP-Wig-Fest-2025-02.25-v2-002.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250418T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250418T223000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250410T124609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T124609Z UID:125762-1745004600-1745015400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:ASWAD DESCRIPTION:Headliners\nASWAD\n\nSupporting\nMYSTIC CREW\nInformation \n\nAfter eighteen albums and five decades on the music scene\, Aswad remains one of Britain’s best loved reggae bands.  Originally led by the trio of Brinsley “Dan” Forde (on vocals and rhythm guitar)\, Angus “Drummie Zeb” Gaye (on vocals and drums)\, and Tony “Gad” Robinson (on vocals & bass)\, Aswad is renowned among reggae fans for their rich melodies and compelling harmonies\, woven over hard rhythm tracks and inspired horn riffs. \nAswad (a name derived from the Arabic word for ‘black’) was formed in the Ladbroke Grove area of West London in 1974. (Brinsley ford left the band in 1994) Along with contemporaries Matumbi\, The Cimmarons\, and Black Slate\, the band was among the first home grown acts to prove that Caribbean music could successfully take root in Europe.  In its early years\, Aswad was the only British group to record and/or perform in concert with several top Jamaican artists\, including Burning Spear\, Bob Marley\, Peter Tosh\, and Bunny Wailer.  (Bunny\, in fact\, was known to refer to Aswad as the ‘Young Wailers’). \nThe trio first gained national attention in 1976 when their debut release\, “Back To Africa\,” hit the #1 slot on the UK Reggae Charts.  “Love Fire\,” their popular anthem released in 1981\, eventually became part of the reggae canon and is still covered today by many Jamaican record producers (an honour no other British band has been awarded).  The group’s 1983 Island release\,Live and Direct\,is considered one of the quintessential live reggae albums. \nBy the mid-80’s\, the Aswad rhythm section of Drummie and Tony had contributed to a number of top British reggae hits by such artists as Janet Kay\, Smiley Culture\, Trevor Walters and Trevor Hartley.   Later in the decade\, the band became known for their adventurous fusion of such different musical styles as dancehall\, funk\, hip-hop and dub.  Their catchword “fresh” soon became a favourite in Jamaican dancehalls. \nIn the 1980’s Aswad signed with a new manager Les Spaine CEO of The Spaine Music Company who signed them back to Island Records for their most successful run of singles and albums on Island\, Aswad earned international acclaim with their reggae version of ‘Don’t Turn Around’\, a song previously covered by both Luther Ingram and Tina Turner.  ‘Don’t Turn Around’ released on Island in 1988\, sailed to the #1 slot on the UK National charts and was the most-played record on French radio as well as charting in most countries around the world this was followed by hits such as Give A Little Love / Next to You / Best Of My Love / On & On & Beauty’s Only Skin Deep. \nOver the years\, Aswad’s recordings have found them joining forces with a variety of artists\, including Dennis Brown\, Maxi Priest\, Hugh Masakela\, Steely & Cleevie\, Shabba Ranks\, and Sly & Robbie’s Taxi Gang.  The band has toured extensively\, playing to packed houses in such diverse locales as London’s Royal Albert Hall and Montego Bay’s Reggae Sunsplash to West Africa\, Israel and Japan. \nIn 1994\, Aswad captured a host of new fans with the release ofRise & Shine\,a recording which garnered the band’s first Grammy nomination for ‘Best Reggae Album of the Year.’Rise & Shinespent four weeks at the #1 slot on the CMJ New World chart and garnered a Top 10 slot on the Billboard reggae chart.  The album was also a major hit in the UK and Japan\, where it produced a #1 single\,Shine\,boosting worldwide sales to more than 600\,000. \nAswad continued to build on its impressive track record with the 1995 release ofRise & Shine Againwhich features all but one of the tracks from the Grammy-nominated album\, plus five bonus tracks\, andDUB: The Next Frontier\,the band’s first dub recording in more than a decade.  As Vibe Magazine noted\, “Aswad seems set to shine for years to come.” \nThe band were enlisted as producers for the re-recording of the Prince Buster classicWhine & Grindwhich was used for the LEVIS TV commercial.  Whilst not visually featuring the act the single achieved Top 20 chart status in the UK.  It was during these sessions that the band decided upon the concept for their album ‘Roots Revival’. \n‘Roots Revival’ reunited Aswad with classic songs from the Reggae songbook includingCautionfrom The Waiters\,Boom Boom Carnival(1998’s official Notting Hill Carnival Anthem) andPeace Trucefrom The Gladiators.  The album also included several new songs including the first singleFollowplusThe Best Times Of Our Lives\,which featured vocals from Arab music superstar Cheb Maim\, a cover ofInvisible Sun\,a collaboration with Sting on The Police classic\, previously only available on the X-Files movie soundtrack. \n1999 was a big year for Aswad\, but the new millennium brought even bigger things for both founder members Drummie Zeb and Tony Gad.  2000 saw Aswad celebrate their 25thanniversary along with a specially recorded live album ‘25 Live’ and UK tour.  The band also received the prestigious and much coveted ‘Outstanding Contribution To Black Music’ at the fifth MOBO Awards held in October that year. \nAswad released an album “Cool Summer Reggae” out on Universal Records the first single “Shy Guy” (a Diana King cover) is feat. Easther Bennett (of Eternal). \nAswad sadly lost their lead vocalist and friend – Drummie Zeb having passed away due to illness and whom is sorely missed \nAs a result Sulaiman Gaye-Clarke who is also Drummie’s son & has been with Aswad for over 20+ years stepped into the lead vocal spot \nAswad\, after more than 46 years\, are still the purveyors of the UK reggae scene and have continued to be so in this new millennium\, with The Album City Lock they are still a huge Festival favourite both in the UK & worldwide with a new album to be released in the UK early URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/aswad/ LOCATION:Roadmender\, 1 Lady's Ln\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 3AH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-540x540-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250418T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250418T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250410T140317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T140524Z UID:125765-1745008200-1745008200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:THE SMARTIES DESCRIPTION:The Smarties 3-piece Indie\, Pop\, and Rock Band. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-smarties-2/ LOCATION:The Fish Pub\, 11 Fish St\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 2AA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-10-145817.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250419T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250420T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250415T064151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T064151Z UID:125838-1745064000-1745175600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Coconut Paradise - 1st Birthday Weekend Celebration DESCRIPTION:Were turning ONE! To thank you for being part of our story\, were throwing a two-day birthday celebration and youre invited! \nSATURDAY 19TH APRIL GIRL POWER TAKEOVER \nWere shining a spotlight on the incredible women in music with a fierce and fabulous all-female lineup \nExpect: Upbeat vibes\, a buzzing crowd\, great food\, and tunes that celebrate the strength and spirit of women. \nSUNDAY 20TH APRIL EASTER SUNDAY SPECIAL \nEase into Easter with chilled-out grooves and legends of the local music scene \nExpect: Soulful Sunday vibes\, friendly faces\, Caribbean dishes and a beautiful end to a weekend of celebration. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/coconut-paradise-1st-birthday-weekend-celebration/ LOCATION:Coconut Paradise\, 9 Gold Street Mews\, Northampton\, northamptonshire\, NN1 1RA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Event,Food,MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-14-154627.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250424T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250424T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250414T124328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T124328Z UID:125824-1745524800-1745524800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:The Mail Coach Spotlight DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a night of incredible music at Mail Coach Northampton in Northampton! Join us for a sensational musical showcase featuring various artists hosted by the talented Charlie Sumner. \nExperience a diverse range of musical styles and performances that will have you dancing all night long. From soulful ballads to energetic pop hits\, this event has something for everyone. \nCome and support local talent while enjoying a night of live music in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening at Mail Coach Northampton URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-mail-coach-spotlight-3/ LOCATION:Mail Coach\, 8 Derngate\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1UB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-14-133711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250425T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250425T223000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250306T081018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T081018Z UID:124007-1745607600-1745620200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:BIG COUNTRY+ special guests: THE VAPORS THE ROADMENDER DESCRIPTION:Big Country was originally formed in 1981 by guitar playing founder members Stuart Adamson and Bruce Watson\, both native of the band’s hometown Dunfermline in Scotland. \nThe band broke massively worldwide with the release of the album’s classic singles ‘Fields Of Fire’\, ‘Chance’ and signature song ‘In A Big Country’\, which went on to become massive worldwide hits\, selling over 2 million copies and driving ‘The Crossing’ to 3 prestigious Grammy nominations in the USA. \nBruce Watson Guitar\nJamie Watson Guitar\nTommie Paxton Vocals & Guitar\nReece Dobbin Drums\nChris Stones Bass \nThe Vapors formed in 1978 and after supporting The Jam on the ‘Setting Sons’ tour in 1979 went on to release the classic singles ‘Turning Japanese’\, ‘Jimmie Jones’\, ‘News At Ten’\, ‘Waiting For The Weekend’ along with albums ‘New Clear Days’ (1980) and ‘Magnets’ (1981) before splitting. \nGlasgow-based Pistol Daisys are one of alt-country’s most exciting new acts who have recently supported Callum Beattie. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/big-country-special-guests-the-vapors-the-roadmender/ LOCATION:Roadmender\, 1 Lady's Ln\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 3AH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Come-Up-Screaming-Tour-1x1-540x540-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250425T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250425T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250424T122901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T122901Z UID:125999-1745613000-1745613000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Jenny K Live at The Fish DESCRIPTION:Friday 25th April Jenny K Live!\nLive music from 8:30 PM\nLocal legend Jenny K brings a mix of genres from across the decades! \nThe Fish\, Northampton\nFB: The Fish Northampton | IG:@fishpubnorthampton URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/jenny-k-live-at-the-fish/ LOCATION:The Fish Pub\, 11 Fish St\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 2AA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Jenny-K.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250423T094644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T094644Z UID:125911-1745694000-1745694000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:DJ RIDDIM MAN DEAN DESCRIPTION:Catch me DJ’ing @shipmansnorthampton this coming Saturday night from 7pm until midnight URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/dj-riddim-man-dean/ LOCATION:Shipmans Pub\, 12 The Draprey\, Northampton\, Northants\, NN1 2HG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:DJ,MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_5760.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T201934 CREATED:20250416T132525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T132525Z UID:125856-1745697600-1745697600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:GOK WAN THE ROADMENDER DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dance your heart out because an unforgettable night awaits! \nThe one and only Gok Wan MBE is coming to Roadmender in Northampton on Saturday\, April 28th\, for an exclusive DJ set! \nPrepare to experience an incredible selection of iconic house tunes. That promises to keep you moving all night long. \nJoin us for a night of pure energy\, where you can immerse yourself in the music and let loose on the dance floor. Dont miss this opportunity get your tickets today! \nTickets are limited so secure yours before they sell out! URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/gok-wan-the-roadmender/ LOCATION:Roadmender\, 1 Lady's Ln\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 3AH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/GOKWAN4-540x540-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR