WORLD MUSIC WORKSHOP FESTIVAL The World Music Workshop Festival is all about musical discovery, learning and inter-cultural exhange. It presents over 120 participatory workshops in singing, music and dance across nine venues with a stunning line-up of artists from around the world. Live concert performances, children’s workshops, relaxation zones and much more all go into making this event truly unique in the Suffolk festival calendar. – The World Music Workshop Festival Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 July www.wmwfestival.com
HEATHER SMALL It has been 25 years since Heather Small, ‘The Voice & Face of M People’, burst onto the music scene. After over 11 million record sales and 1994 and 1995 Brit award winners, Heather Small is embarking on her nationwide “How Can I love You More” Tour, which will be a 25th Anniversary Celebration of the music of Heather Small & M People, featuring all the hits – ‘Moving On Up’, ‘One Night in Heaven’, ‘Search For A Hero’, ‘Renaissance’, ‘Open Your Heart’, ‘Testify’, ‘Dreaming’, ‘Angel St’ and the anthemic ‘Proud‘. Heather’s rich and distinctive voice has earned her a reputation for being one of Britain’s most accomplished soul divas. – Ipswich Regent Saturday 12 May apps.ipswich.gov.uk
Your Wildest Dreams plus his solo worldwide hit with the timeless Forever Autumn from the The War of the Worlds. Plus special guest Mike Dawes – Norwich Theatre Royal Monday 28 May www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk
THE LIFE AND RHYMES OF BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH He’s back with his first tour in eight years, to coincide with his remarkable autobiography, The Life And Rhymes Of Benjamin Zephaniah. In a compelling and inspiring show, Zephaniah will explain how he fought injustice and discrimination to lead a remarkable life, while sharing a selection of favourite stories and poems. He befriended Nelson Mandela, fought in the 1980s race riots and recorded radical and relevant reggae music with Bob Marley’s former band. –
The Apex Bury St Edmunds Wednesday 23 May www.theapex.co.uk Norwich Playhouse Saturday 2 June www.norwichplayhouse.co.uk
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The Legendary Voice of The Moody Blues Legendary singer-songwriter, Justin Hayward, arrives in Norwich performing songs from his recent albums as well as Moody Blues favourites. As the driving force behind The Moody Blues, Justin penned classics like Nights in White Satin, New Horizons, Question, The Voice and