Phil Nichol & Paul Tonkinson: Work In Progress
Loading view.
THE BEAULOCKS
The King Billy Music Bar 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, United KingdomUltimate 70s Punk & Ska Tribute Specialists The Beaulocks are a no-holds-barred, in-your-face celebration of the golden age of punk and ska. Built for sweaty rock pubs, iconic back rooms and properly loud nights, this band delivers a relentless, high-energy set packed with the raw attitude and anthems that defined a generation. Expect classics from Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Damned, Ramones, Buzzcocks, Sham 69, The Specials, Bad Manners, Motörhead, The Jam and more — performed with conviction, chaos, and zero compromise. This isn’t a polite tribute night.This is shout-along choruses, bouncing floors, flying pints and full-throttle nostalgia. With tight musicianship, relentless energy and crowd-pulling singalongs, The Beaulocks turn any venue into a 1977 riot — only with better sound and a fully stocked bar. Punk rock. Ska. Anthems. No filler.
From the Collection: Drawings
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomAn exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. This exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt, amongst others, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line, tone, and observation to experiment, problem solve, and refine their vision. Together, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration, invention, and creative thinking.
DEBRA SUSAN & RITCHIE DAVE PORTER
The King Billy Music Bar 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, United KingdomDebra & Ritchie Porter , an award-winning original duo , performing their own music alongside classic rock ’n’ roll covers from legends such as Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix and more.In August 2024, they were crowned International Duo of the Year in Atlanta, Georgia (USA) for our original music.
From the Collection: Drawings
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomAn exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. This exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt, amongst others, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line, tone, and observation to experiment, problem solve, and refine their vision. Together, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration, invention, and creative thinking.
Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
NN Contemporary Vulcan Works, northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomArts Collective launches its new gallery programme with an exhibition revisiting the pioneering work of British conceptual artist Rose Finn-Kelcey, curated by Emer Grant. This marks the first presentation of the artist’s work in her hometown of Northampton. Featuring photographic, installation and video works loaned from national collections and archives, the exhibition recontextualises Finn-Kelcey’s groundbreaking practice through architectural space and coded forms. It considers how formal systems and power structures shape experience through architecture, language, ritual and atmosphere. Exhibited publicly for the first time since its original installation, Bar Doors (1991) captures architectural thresholds, foregrounding moments of passage between spaces. The photographic documentation of Finn-Kelcey’s site-specific installation—seven saloon-style doors installed in a Houston city park—invites viewers to reconsider familiar architectural features as markers of access and permission. The exhibition also explores Finn-Kelcey’s fascination with spirituality and its connections to the commercial and domestic structures of contemporary life, featuring works such as It Pays to Pray (1990), God Kennel – A Tabernacle (1992) and Jolly God (1997). Her iconic flag works are also presented, including documentation of Power for the People (1972), in which a collective political declaration was placed directly onto the monumental architecture of Battersea Power Station while it remained operational. Throughout the exhibition, architecture, movement and attention shape...
From the Collection: Drawings
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomAn exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. This exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt, amongst others, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line, tone, and observation to experiment, problem solve, and refine their vision. Together, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration, invention, and creative thinking.
Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
NN Contemporary Vulcan Works, northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomArts Collective launches its new gallery programme with an exhibition revisiting the pioneering work of British conceptual artist Rose Finn-Kelcey, curated by Emer Grant. This marks the first presentation of the artist’s work in her hometown of Northampton. Featuring photographic, installation and video works loaned from national collections and archives, the exhibition recontextualises Finn-Kelcey’s groundbreaking practice through architectural space and coded forms. It considers how formal systems and power structures shape experience through architecture, language, ritual and atmosphere. Exhibited publicly for the first time since its original installation, Bar Doors (1991) captures architectural thresholds, foregrounding moments of passage between spaces. The photographic documentation of Finn-Kelcey’s site-specific installation—seven saloon-style doors installed in a Houston city park—invites viewers to reconsider familiar architectural features as markers of access and permission. The exhibition also explores Finn-Kelcey’s fascination with spirituality and its connections to the commercial and domestic structures of contemporary life, featuring works such as It Pays to Pray (1990), God Kennel – A Tabernacle (1992) and Jolly God (1997). Her iconic flag works are also presented, including documentation of Power for the People (1972), in which a collective political declaration was placed directly onto the monumental architecture of Battersea Power Station while it remained operational. Throughout the exhibition, architecture, movement and attention shape...
Andrew Bird & James Ellis: Work In Progress
Albion Brewery Bar 54 Kingswell S, northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomLive Stand Up Comedy at The Albion Brewery. As part of the Northampton Comedy Festival 2026 in association with Northampton BID. Doors 7pm - Show 8pm Andrew Bird Andrew Bird is a seasoned headline act on the UK comedy circuit, known for his effortless charm and relatable storytelling. He has supported comedic heavyweights like Michael McIntyre and Micky Flanagan on arena tours, earning a reputation as one of the most reliable and naturally funny performers in the business. His style blends astute observational humor with a warmth that makes even his most cynical rants feel like a chat with an old friend. James Ellis James Ellis is a rising star in the stand-up world, lauded for his sharp writing and distinctive delivery. A winner of the South Coast Comedian of the Year, Ellis specialises in well-crafted jokes and clever wordplay that often takes the audience by surprise. His comedy is characterised by a dry, understated wit and a knack for finding the absurd in everyday situations, making him a standout performer across the UK’s top comedy clubs. James also won Best Debut show at this years Leicester Comedy Festival.
KPOP Fantasy
The Old Savoy - The home of The Deco Theatre Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AEEXTRA SHOW ADDED at 11.00am KPOP Fantasy is a high-energy theatrical celebration of the global phenomenon that is K-pop. Blending electrifying choreography with outstanding live vocals, this immersive stage show brings the spectacle, precision, and passion of K-pop to life in a thrilling theatre experience. Featuring powerful performances inspired by the biggest K-pop moments from music, TV, and film, the show delivers non-stop energy, bold visuals, and slick choreography from start to finish. Expect explosive dance routines, unforgettable musical moments, and a vibrant atmosphere that captures everything fans love about K-pop. Perfect for devoted fans or K-pop newbies this show is a hit with all ages, KPOP Fantasy is a vibrant, feel-good production that celebrates the fantasy, energy, and global impact of K-pop in an exhilarating live theatre setting. This production is an independent tribute and is in no way affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the original artists, their estates, or management.