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Peterborough Reasons to be cheerful!

Happy New Year! It’s quite common to feel a little bit ‘blue’ in January - Christmas is a fast-fading memory, the weather is dark and cold and the days seem very much on the short side. In order to raise our spirits a bit, I think that it’s a good time to look forward to what 2022 has to offer. Of course, all sports fans will be looking forward to the first ever Winter World Cup which is due to kick-off in November, and will be sure to have local bars & pubs buzzing with excitement. But there are plenty of things happening much closer to home (in the Peterborough area) before the football gets going. Here are a couple of big events due to take place in the city which have caught my eye. SIMPLY RED (SUPPORTED BY LISA STANSFIELD) PETERBOROUGH EMBANKMENT SATURDAY 11 JUNE 2022

Few bands have enjoyed the success and longevity of Simply Red. With over 60 million albums sold worldwide, 5 x UK #1 hit albums and over a billion views on YouTube, Simply Red remain one of the UK’s most successful bands. Their most recent album ‘Blue Eyed Soul’ was released in November 2019 and crashed into the UK charts at #6, proving Simply Red to be as relevant as ever. Mick Hucknall formed Simply Red in 1985 in Manchester and enjoyed immediate success with first single ‘Money’s Too Tight To Mention’ and the BRIT Award-nominated album ‘Picture Book’ (the first of 13 nominations, and 3 BRIT Award wins). This was followed by a decade of superstardom and global hits. Simply Red were nominated for 3 prestigious Grammy Awards and continue to consistently sell out tours across the globe. Their live show is renowned for its high quality with Mick Hucknall long-established as one of the great vocalists of contemporary music. His raw honey and whiskey tone, and ability to shift from tender sensuality to full on roaring power in a heartbeat, is guaranteed to bring the biggest of crowds together to create an unmissable atmosphere. Music fans will be in for a real treat as Lisa Stansfield also takes to the stage as part of these huge live music events. After being introduced to Coldcut in 1989, her guest vocals helped ‘People Hold On’ storm the charts and led to a solo career which saw the Rochdale star conquer the world with her accessible soulful dance music. She went on to win 3 BRIT Awards, 2 Grammy nominations, and enjoy a string of hits, including worldwide #1 smash, ‘All Around The World’, on her way to selling over 20 million albums. A proven talent, Lisa Stansfield is sure to get the crowds up and dancing. Tickets for this very special Peterborough concert can be purchased in advance by visiting simplyred. seetickets.com/event/simply-red/peterboroughembankment

THE GIN & RUM FESTIVAL 2022 PETERBOROUGH CATHEDRAL 22ND & 23RD JULY

The UK’s largest Gin & Rum Festival tour is coming to Peterborough! Join the party and discover a unique experience that

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celebrates the best Gin and Rum right now and promises the party of the year. If you’re thirsty for knowledge or just want to party the night away, the Gin and Rum Festival is for you! Discover new favourites with samples from our hand-picked guest distillers, treat yourself at our themed Gin and Rum bars, and let your hair down with your friends. Included in the ticket price: A unique Gin and Rum Festival Copa glass (worth £5) and a satchel glass bag. A knowledgeable Gin and Rum guide to steer you through the festival. Talks and masterclasses from local, national and international Gin and Rum makers. Distillers and producers showcasing their latest products with free samples. Music from our award-winning resident DJ and some of the UK’s finest live entertainment. Whether you are a gin-genius or a new convert, expert staff and complimentary masterclasses will help you discover new flavours to savour, while there will be a resident DJ and amazing live entertainment keep the party going. Remember to bring your dancing shoes!