Christmas cheese and wine masterclass

NN and University of Northampton (UON) are delighted to present ‘Illusion, Interaction, Introspection’, an exhibition by the collective Atelier17, final year BA Photography students of UON. This exhibition is a result of their final creative works produced over the course of their final year.

Opening Drinks 6pm (short presentation at 7pm) First Floor Creative Hub, Waterside Campus, University of Northampton, NN1 5PH - buy a Gold Pass to attend https://northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/63f49c342f79e9003da13c84

Following his sell-out debut tour in 2022, TV dancing sensation and international champion Johannes Radebe is hosting a party like no other in this electrifying brand-new production for 2023. Freedom Unleashed sees the ‘Irresistible’ Johannes joined by a diverse, world-class cast of talented dancers and singers in this melting pot of South African rhythms and huge party anthems – with a touch of ballroom magic thrown in to make this a pulsating and jubilant celebration of culture, passion, and freedom. Leave your inhibitions at the door and get ready to dance to your own tune in this super-charged “must-see show”. There is the opportunity to experience Freedom Unleashed as a VIP Guest with a meet and greet ticket.

Northampton Filmhouse - In competition: A Life On The Farm feature documentary plus shorts Ned, Whale Heart and A Language of Shapes (12A). https://northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/63f49db02f79e9003da13e59

Following the overwhelming response to The 1980 Tour, Midge Ure and Band Electronica are delighted to return to Northampton with the Voice & Visions tour, celebrating 40 years since the release of Ultravox’s Rage In Eden and Quartet albums. At the start of 1981, Ultravox were laying their claim to be one of the defining acts of the 80s following the global success of hit Vienna. Heading back into the studio the same year invigorated, they recorded their second album with Ure as frontman, Rage in Eden, which hit the Top 5 in the UK album charts. Quartet, their third album with Ure, came in quick succession in 1982 with production from legendary Beatles producer George Martin. Continuing the band’s impressive chart run, it became their third Top 10 album, featuring  four Top 20 singles including the anthem Hymn.

8.30 - 10.30pm Northampton Filmhouse - In competition: feature Mind-set with short films Ourselves Alone and The Electricity in Me (18). https://northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/6400cb45db2931043fdc3328

5.45 - 6.45pm Northampton Filmhouse - Short Films in competition: Another Presence, MURMUR, Exhibit-A and The Pigeon of Waterloo (12A). https://northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/6400cd779305bf0043d68799

7.30pm - 9.30pm Northampton Filmhouse - feature documentary Dirty, Sexy and Totally Iconic - One man's Journey to Celebrate 50 years of Get Carter (18). Buy a Gold Pass to attend. https://northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/6400d829a0f3730035aa313f

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On Thursday 25th May the exhibition will open its doors later from 6pm-8pm for a special Opening Reception, where all members of Atelier17 will be present to talk about their work in more detail.

Boyzlife is the supergroup formed by long time pals Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden who previously appeared as members of ’90s and ’00s boybands Boyzone and Westlife, respectively. In May 2023, they will be heading out on tour, which will see them perform songs from their original material studio album, ‘Old School’, which was released last year, plus all the classic Boyzone and Westlife hits.

7.30pm - 9.30pm Northampton Filmhouse - In Competition: a selection of short films (certificate TBC). https://northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/6401c01f2a16190077166658

Someone sneezes. Someone can’t get a signal. Someone shares a secret. Someone won’t answer the door. Someone gets fired by email. Someone’s not ready to talk. Someone is her brother’s mother. Someone hates irrational numbers. Someone told the police. Someone got a message from the traffic light. Someone’s never felt like this before… In this fast-moving kaleidoscope of a play, more than a hundred characters try to make sense of what they know.

The Proclaimers are heading to Northampton as part of their 2023 world tour. Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid emerged 35 years ago with their debut album This Is The Story and Top 3 single Letter from America. Since then their enduring appeal across generations has have over the years seen them enjoy huge success across the globe. The Proclaimers songs are timeless, capturing a gamut of human emotions, written with poignancy, emotional honesty, political fire and wit. Their songs feature at weddings, funerals and everything in-between and there is one song, an early celebration of falling head over heels in love that is known the world over and has become a staggering global anthem.

An experiential ghost story, unlike anything you have ever experienced before.

It has been 3 years since the last Rockin' Dave show, but now I am pleased to announce my return to the stage! Best known these days as the energetic lead guitarist of Let There B/DC, it will be a treat to perform my solo works. Be prepared for some much loved classic rock hits and original material to boogie with all night long! 9:00 pm start Free entry   Visit the Facebook Event Page   Event by Rockin' Dave and The King Billy Rock bar

2 - 4pm Northampton Filmhouse - In competition documentaries: No Fare: The Sian Green Story with shorts Unidentified, The Boy and The Mountain, and in·spi·ra·tion

An adaptation of John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath. Tom Joad and his family are forced from their farm in the Depression-era Oklahoma Dust Bowl and set out for California along with thousands of others in search of jobs, land, and hope for a brighter future.

AGMP PRESENTSBIG COUNTRY‘THE CROSSING’ 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR (1983-2023)+ VERY SPECIAL GUESTS:SPEAR OF DESTINY BIG COUNTRY CELEBRATE THEIR ICONIC 1983 DEBUT LP ‘THE CROSSING’ 40 YEARS ON FROM RELEASE ALONG WITH VERY SPECIAL GUESTS SPEAR OF DESTINY. BIG COUNTRY 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. THE ALBUM REACHED #3 IN THE UK; OVERSEAS, IT HIT #4 IN CANADA AND #18 IN THE US.

8 - 10pm Northampton Filmhouse - In competition: feature Wild Bones with shorts Derrick and O'GLORY! (18). https://northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/6401c17c38e80003fdd12e44

The Jexit is THE JAM tribute from Japan. Visit the Facebook Event Page Hosted by The Jexit and The King Billy Rock bar

12 - 2pm Northampton Filmhouse - 16yrs and Under competition short films + others (PG).

Streets Ahead Dance Studios are back with a bang!!! Celebrating two decades of dance with their spectacular variety show suitable for all the family. This show will be guaranteed to have you bopping in you seat, tapping your toes, clapping your hands and cheering at the top of your voice for all the talented dancers taking part. Jam-packed with street dance, ballet, tap, contemporary and musical theatre, there is something for everyone, including some very special performances. If you love dance, then you will 100% love this.

3 - 5pm NorthamptonFilmhouse - feature film Lollipops and Candyfloss (certificate TBC). https://northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/6401c2bad3892400c990b4b4

6 - 8pm Northampton Filmhouse - In competition: feature Fixed with short film Kill List, A Shoe Town Story (18). https://northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/6401c32a0b5d0f005a57ef35