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🔥 THE HOT TAKES LIVE IN FOLKESTONE! 🔥

Get ready for a huge Friday night as The Hot Takes bring the party to The Old Cigar & Olive, Folkestone on Friday 14th August 2026!

The music kicks off from 9PM, with a night packed full of great tunes, big energy and plenty of reasons to hit the dance floor. 🎸🎤

Grab your mates, get the drinks in and start your weekend the right way with one of Kent’s must-see live bands.

📍 The Old Cigar & Olive, Folkestone
📅 Friday 14th August
⏰ 9PM

See you there! 🔥

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Rock 31
Pop 30

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The Old Cigar & Olive

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