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AcoustiCity Live: Headgate Theatre, Colchester

AcoustiCity is in its 8th year & has built a reputation for booking the finest songwriters & "acoustic" performers.
Headgate Theatre, Chapel St, Colchester
(around the corner from the Playhouse pub).

- NEW download season poster

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UPDATED previous performers 
- want to play at AcoustiCity?
- NEW rogues' gallery
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your host, James Hibbins
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AcoustiCity: 2010 Season....

Call those lovely people at the BOX OFFICE on 01206 366 000

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Saturday January 16 - John Otway

the legendary English Comedic Punk Rock Poet Performer!

+ eclectic Eastern European thrash-folk, klesmer & weird movie music
from THREE BEARDS.

watch John  watch three beards  Tickets - £10.50

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Saturday February 13 - Chris Difford

Squeeze songwriter Chris Difford has had a hand in the creation of more classic pop songs that we've had hot dinners.


+ expressive newcomer Alex Highton

be 'Tempted by one of Chris' classics! hear Alex

EARLY BOOKING RECOMMENDED  
Tickets - £12

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Saturday March 13 - The Floe
Formerly known as AloneMe our favourite purveyors of ultra-catchy acoustic pop are back with songs from their new album.

+articulate & observational Bernard Hoskin

watch The Floe in action at the Headgate Theatre    hear Bernard's songs
Tickets - £10.50

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More 2010 Artists TBC
We're talking with some really exciting performers about bringing their music to AcoustiCity - watch this space for more information.
 
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Saturday May 15 - Megson
Megson return with their melodic & articulate
folk, exquisite harmonies & what is still the best ever song to mention an ASDA carrier bag.

+ melodic & multi-instrumental duo Pavlov's Cat


watch Megson watch Pavlov's Cat Tickets - £10.50
 
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image by GTP Music Photos

Your host, James Hibbins

“Acoustic is the new black! The music media ‘discover’ it briefly every few years when the occasional new David Gray or Suzanne Vega happens into the spotlight but there are many more talented performers out there who need exposure” - James Hibbins

 

Potential AcoustiCity Performers (CLICK HERE)