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Si (TVC) DJ

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12 June 2025, 7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Friday 13th we welcome Si from legendary Kent collective TVC to The Blind Pig, he’ll be treating us to a vinyl only eclectic selection of Trip-Hop, Reggae, Hip Hop, Funk & Deep House 🙂 Read more…
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Back to Black Amy winehouse tribute

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12 June 2025, 7:30 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: East Kent Arms
Get ready for an unforgettable evening as we pay tribute to the legendary Amy Winehouse! Join us on Friday, June 13th at 20:30 for a spectacular performance that’ll take you straight back to the soulful sounds of her greatest hits. Read more…
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UK PAPER BAND

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13 June 2025, 1:00 pm
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3:30 pm
Location: The Bandstand
A non contesting brass band based in Sittingbourne. Read more…
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Reprobate Collective x Urban Groovz Presents: ReproGroovz

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13 June 2025, 4:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: Mermaids Bar & Café
🚨 Reprobate Collective x Urban Groovz presents: REPROGROOVZ 🚨 Over 90% of tickets gone and they’re flying! Don’t sleep on this… 🔥 Liquid DnB through the sunset at the iconic Mermaids Café, Folkestone 📅 14th June 🌅 Vibes start with the sun and go deep into the night 🎧 Lineup: 💥 DJ Late Knight 💥 Aberrant 💥 Silly Dilly & Read more…
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Reverend Robert Mississippi USA + Katie Bradley & Dave Ferrra

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13 June 2025, 6:30 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: Market Square
Reverend Robert brings the Mississippi to the UK on his current Eoropean tour. Old School Blues from the Delta. Hailing from Clarkesdale, Rev. Robert blends the modern with the utmost respect to the purveyors of the genre. Expect stories from the Bluesman and flawless slide to take you for a ride along the big ole River. Rev. Robert will be Read more…
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SOMETHING ELSE BAND

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14 June 2025, 1:00 pm
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3:30 pm
Location: The Bandstand
1 – 1.30pm ASHLEY local school singer with superb voice 2.30 – 4.30pm SOMETHING ELSE BAND 1950/1960’s modern rockin feel In memory of John Corcoran a regular at the Bandstand until his untimely death IN 2023. Sponsored by his widow Marie. Read more…
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‘Sunday Service Jazz Club’

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14 June 2025, 1:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Location: Market Square
A free Weekly event ! Bringing you the best artistes in the UK Jazz world. •varied artistes weekly. •Family Friendly. •Delicious food & drinks available. Read more…
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Alien FM DJ

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14 June 2025, 2:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
A special DJ set this Sunday afternoon – Alien FM presents his tribute to the Cafe Del Mar that was. Dedicated to all the Dads on Father’s Day. Read more…
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Sing Folk

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16 June 2025, 5:30 pm
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8:00 pm
Location: The Mariner
Come & join us for an entertaining evening of folk singing led by Anna Braithwaite. Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned pro, you are invited to lead a song, sing along or simply listen at these informal acoustic sessions. Come & share your favourite traditional or original folk songs from anywhere in the world. Free entry (donations welcome). Read more…
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Showtime Choir

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16 June 2025, 6:30 pm
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8:30 pm
Location: Harvey Grammar
The ultimate choir for musical theatre enthusiasts! If you’re passionate about the magic of musicals, you’re in the right place. We bring to life the unforgettable melodies and harmonies from the West End, Broadway, Disney classics, musical films, and beloved animated movies. From iconic show tunes to contemporary hits, our repertoire is designed to thrill both performers and audiences alike! Read more…
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Folkestone New Music Presents Young Women Composers

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17 June 2025, 6:30 pm
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8:30 pm
Location: Holy Trinity Church
Louise Drewett, Andrea Balency-Bearn and Martha-Maria Mitu introduce their new pieces. Lotte Betts-Dean (mezzo), Joseph Havlat (piano) New music by four brilliant young women composers: Louise Drewett, Ruta Vitkauskaite, Andrea Balency-Bearn and Martha-Maria Mitu. The performers are two extraordinary Australian musicians: Lotte Betts-Dean, whose singing shows ‘impressive control, an irrepressible sense of drama and extraordinary self-assurance’ and ‘an unmissable, urgent Read more…
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The Melody Makers Collective

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18 June 2025, 9:30 am
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11:00 am
Location: Holy Trinity Church
The Melody Makers Collective is a singing group for ANYBODY! We meet weekly, and have fun singing. ​ Singing is wonderful for so many reasons. Joining a session with us leaves you feeling uplifted and happy. That is our aim. We sing songs from all times and styles, mostly chosen by the singers themselves! ​ No experience is needed, no Read more…
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EVOKE Launch Party & Folkestone Electronic Dance Music Weekender Opening Night

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20 June 2025, 7:00 pm
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21 June 2025, 12:00 am
Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ EVOKE Launch Party Friday 20th June 2025 8pm – 1am The Old Cigar & Olive, Folkestone, CT20 1EZ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ EVOKE… where the past inspires the future. Born from beachside memories and euphoric moments, EVOKE celebrates dance music now — uniting old friends and Read more…
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TURMOIL

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20 June 2025, 1:00 pm
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3:30 pm
Location: The Bandstand
Folkestone Bandstand event – TURMOIL play a wealth of cover songs by bands such as The Killers, Oasis, Green Day, Stereophonics, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Snow Patrol, Kings of Leon, Foo Fighters and many more, guaranteed to get the crowd singing and dancing along. Read more…
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Tu Casa at Cabron

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20 June 2025, 5:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: Cabron
Tu Casa is back for another night of quality house music at Cabron in Folkestone. We’re very happy to announce our special guest Dj’s for this event are… The legend that needs no introduction Dj Steve Goddard, brining his special sounds and great vibes and Mike Su, one of Kent’s top underground Dj’s making a special appearance for us, bringing Read more…
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Eliza Carthy & Jennifer Reid

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20 June 2025, 6:00 pm
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10:30 pm
Location: Quarterhouse
Melting Vinyl presents: Eliza Carthy (solo) + Jennifer Reid at The Quarterhouse, Folkestone on Saturday 21st June Doors 7pm / Start 8pm 26 + booking fee / 30 on the door Seated Age restrictions – Under 14s to be accompanied by an adult. Eliza Carthy If there is one musician who embodies the dynamism and vitality of the current English Read more…
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Beeldenstormer (+ The Pink Rubies)

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20 June 2025, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Sat 21st June – Live at The Blind Pig – ‘BEELDENSTORMER’ – Leonard Cohen type moody folk from Belgium – supported by @the_pink_rubies – bringing their usual blend of acoustic blues, folk and jazz, arranged and delivered with a measured dynamic; expect improvisational twists and turns a-plenty! FREE ENTRY! Read more…
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1ST WHITSTABLE BRASS BAND

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21 June 2025, 1:00 pm
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3:30 pm
Location: The Bandstand
The Canterbury District’s longest established brass band, performing a wide variety of music with style. Read more…
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Gridrock LIVE on the Cliff Top!

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21 June 2025, 4:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Location: Skuba
Kent based covers band, GridRock will be lifting the lid on the Skuba Garden performing classic and old school rock covers! 🕔 Time: 17:00 onwards 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly: Children are welcome! Soak up the sun and the sounds in the Skuba Garden. If it rains the weather won’t stop our fun – we will head for cover!☀️ Don’t miss out on Read more…
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Trashcan – dj Night

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26 June 2025, 6:30 pm
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10:50 pm
Location: 20th Century Speedway
You thought they’d left town, but they’re back! The four horsemen of the apocalypse want to get in your ears and distort them. Free entry so come along to Speedway and enjoy!! Read more…

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