FLASH A tribute to Queen
Flash: A Tribute to QUEEN
Flash is a spellbinding tribute band dedicated to embodying the legendary music and spirit of the iconic rock band QUEEN. With an electrifying stage presence and an unwavering commitment to authenticity, Flash transports audiences back to the glory days of QUEEN, delivering an unforgettable live experience that pays homage to one of the greatest bands in rock history
Seating Limited OVER 16 Only
The Doug Sides Legacy Band
The Doug Sides Legacy Band is a jazz quartet from the UK, dedicated to honoring the musical legacy of the late legendary American jazz drummer, Doug Sides. They met during their time at The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and have been deeply influenced by Doug's mentorship, during the time they were able to spend with him.
Ollie Canham and RJ Gilbert were fortunate enough to be members of Doug Sides' final quartet and were able to play in his final gig at the Broadstairs' Jazz Festival.
Under his guidance, the band has developed a unique musical style that respects jazz traditions while embracing modern innovation. The band's playing style is versatile, with the ability to faithfully present classic jazz works while integrating modern elements into their improvisations.
The Burt Bacharach Jazz Experience: Featuring Alex Steele & Catherine Sykes Quartet
The Burt Bacharach Jazz Experience:
Featuring Alex Steele & Catherine Sykes Quartet
New jazz interpretations of the music of Burt Bacharach featuring Catherine Sykes (vocals), Alex Steele (musical director, piano), Paul Jefferies (double bass), Euan Palmer (drums)
Tickets Here
Oasish Est. 1995
Originally formed in 1995, Oasish Est 1995 were the first Oasis tribute act to form in Wales and one of only two on the UK circuit at the time. Forming at the start of Oasis’ stardum, the band were huge fans of the Manchester Britpop legends and loved each of their songs, perfecting them note by note.
The Classic Rock Experience
The Classic Rock Experience is a brand new live show, bringing together the greatest rock anthems into one fantastic sing-a-long show. Featuring an exciting video backdrop as well as passionate performances from seasoned musicians, this promises to be an audio-visual feast for the senses. This ”must see” show features an overkill of classic rock favourites so you can expect the best of AC/DC, The Who, Toto, Queen, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, The Eagles and many many more. Guaranteed to get you on your feet, The Classic Rock
Experience delivers a rocking musical juke box like no other. Don’t forget your ‘air guitar’!
Tickets Here
Thunderstruck UK AC/DC Tribute Band
Hugely enjoyable show, exceeded expectations. These five guys really put heart and soul into the performance but special mention to the lead guitarist for technically mastering the sound of Angus Young, and the lead singer who has Brian Johnson and Bon Scott vocally covered - that’s a talent. Let There Be Rock was worth the entrance fee alone. I expect most of the audience have seen AC/DC back in the day, this band really are a fitting tribute. Go see them!
The Nick Dewhurst Quintet
With each musician bringing their own influences to the band, the Nick Dewhurst band has developed a sound which is an exciting blend of Hard Bop and Jazz-Funk Fusion. You can expect to hear a mixture of jazz standards, some of Nick’s original compositions, and tunes composed or recorded by some of Nick’s favourite trumpeters.
Ladies Night Strictly Over 18
Fasten your seatbelts as you prepare for a night of cock(tails), cabaret and camp hosted by the dynamic drag duo Misty Monique and Demeanor McCall. Expect class, sass and a whole lot of ass as they present strippers Lorenzo, Preston and Mr Gloster who will be tickling more than your fancy with their racy routines. Tickets are only £16 and include a glass of fizz on arrival.
Open to all, a night of fun: male, female, transgender, gender neutral, non-binary, agender, pangender, genderqueer, two-spirit, third gender, and all, none or a combination of these
Fleetwood Shack
Established in 2021, FLEETWOOD SHACK are a band of professional musicians who have come together to pay tribute to one of the best bands to ever grace the charts… FLEETWOOD MAC!
The main common factor within the band is the sheer love of FLEETWOOD MAC’S music, history and tribulations.
On their UK Tour, FLEETWOOD SHACK bring their show to you celebrating the music of one of the best and most loved bands, we promise to capture the love, feel and mysticism of FLEETWOOD MAC.
Chantelle’s portrayal of Stevie Nicks is a site to behold, and her vocals will blow you away.
The whole band really does celebrate the original act, the playing and vocal harmonies are top notch as well.
Bringing you the biggest and best Fleetwood hits such as – Don’t Stop – Go Your Own Way – Little Lies – Everywhere – Landslide, The Chain, and many more, this show is guaranteed take you on a musical journey of emotion.
Absolute Amy Live
Absolute AMY is the UK’s authentic tribute to Amy Winehouse by Holly Cosgrove.
Meet Holly Cosgrove, Jazz/Trip hop songwriter, best known as ‘Fable’ and the UK’s hottest tribute to Amy Winehouse. Absolute AMY is a remarkable journey through Amy’s influences, her greatest works and her later covers spanning Soul, Hiphop, Jazz, and Ska, with a spine tingling likeness that keeps Amy’s incredible music alive.
‘The thing that hit me about Amy when I first heard her sing was her tone and her sense of timing. Like the great Frank Sinatra, she had so much presence in the bar, something I was captivated with as a young musician and that’s what I’m obsessed with capturing in my own music, the perfect use of space’ – Holly Cosgrove
After winning a string of major talent shows in the UK, it was clearly obvious that Holly Cosgrove was destined for a career in Show Business. Holly is an exciting and vibrant act who has gained much experience in theatres, holiday resorts, hotels and private functions.
Her dynamic, powerful vocals and finely polished stage presence make for an incredible performance. Holly demonstrates a rare ability to deliver contemporary pop, equally as well as choreographed ‘show songs’ with poise and style.
Her captivating voice can switch effortlessly from varied musical genres.
28 year old Holly has performed at venues such as Brixton Academy, Manchester Albert Hall, Shepherds Bush Empire, and Glastonbury Festival with her original music and continues to work on her 2nd Album, as well as writing Music for Film with her cover of Road to Nowhere landing Amazon Prime’s series; The Devil’s Hour.
And the public knows best, some audience reactions and reviews from 2023;
“As accurate as a hologram, as real as Amy”
– Connor, Plymouth
“Holly totally embodies Amy’s Music, style and soul”
– Kim, Torquay
“I work in the tribute market and that is the best Amy Winehouse Tribute I’ve ever seen on the circuit”
– Steve, Bristol
Classic Blues Show
From BB King to Buddy Guy, from Jimmy Rogers to Jimi Hendrix - The Classic Blues Show celebrates the finest blues music from the last 60 years.
Spend an evening in the company of this fine 6-piece band with their music and stories, and feel the blues come alive. Driving guitar riffs, matched by a jazz-themed horn section, make this a show to remember.
Irish Night with Finnegan's Revival
Breathing new life into traditional songs, jigs, reels and shanties
Formed in the summer of 2021, Finnegan's Revival are a folk trio keeping the traditions of Irish music alive in the heart of the midlands. Fuelled by a passion for great tunes and great craic the group released their debut EP in early 2023 and continue to take their energetic live show up and down the land
Jazz Club Mike Hall with the Alex Steele Trio
Mike Hall
While the days of playing with the National Jazz Youth Orchestra are long gone they did help kick-start Mike’s musical career. He then spent 20 years working with composer/pianist Michael Garrick, touring Malaysia, making CDs, and getting his face on national radio. He often freelanced with the Liverpool Phil and the Hallé and now appears with Pete Long’s Echoes of Ellington Orchestra.
Career highlights include a week at Ronnie Scott’s Club, performing at the World Sax Congress in Slovenia and Strasbourg, a gig with the Wayne Shorter Quartet with the Liverpool Phil and even playing in John and Cleo’s Christmas Show.
He runs his own jazz quartet and writes for and leads his octet, Boplicity. After 20 years heading Jazz Studies at RNCM in Manchester, Mike now splits his time between performing all over the UK, composing, and running jazz workshops both at home and abroad.
Alex Steele Trio
Alex Steele - piano
Mike Green - bass
Mike Cypher - drums
Six Nations Rugby
Italy v Ireland at 2.15pm followed by Wales v England and then France v Scotland 8pm.
On our Big Screen
Get your seats early.
Home-made Pizzas and German Hot Dogs being served
Six Nations Rugby
England v Italy
Experience the big screen atmosphere.
Roast beef rolls served
Six Nations Rugby
Ireland v France at 2.15pm followed by Scotland v Wales 4.45pm.
On our Big Screen
Get your seats early.
Home-made Pizzas and German Hot Dogs being served
Six Nations Rugby
Italy v France
Experience the big screen atmosphere.
Roast beef rolls served
Fired Up Rock The Eighties
Formed in 2010, Fired Up are 5 experienced musicians from diverse professional & semi professional musical backgrounds. Each bring their individual influences to deliver uniquely powerful versions of 80's pop & rock anthems.
Their "Rock the 80's" show features hits from Mr. Mister, Prince, Cutting Crew, Queen, AHA, Bon Jovi, Robert Palmer, ELO, Journey, Huey Lewis, Van Halen, Tears for Fears, Billy Idol, Pink Floyd, & more.
Fired Up have entertained audiences at many events of note from Supporting Jason Donovan at Castell Roc to F1 GP Silverstone, Newcastle United FC to Stonehenge, & a full complement of Festival + Theatre appearances.
Limited seating and not guaranteed- are you ready to Rock
Jazz Club The Stan Tracey Tribute Quartet (feat Clark Tracey)
THE STAN TRACEY TRIBUTE QUARTET (feat. CLARK TRACEY)
Simon Allen - Reeds
Gareth Williams - Piano
Andrew Cleyndert - Bass
Clark Tracey - Drums
Simon Allen is one of our finest contemporary saxophonists with a history of fronting the Stan Tracey Quartet, as well being a member of Tracey's Octet, Sextet and Big Band.
Gareth Williams is an outstanding pianist, a powerhouse musician more than capable of re-energising Stan Tracey's compositions.
Andrew Cleyndert on bass was with Stan for 25 years, performing in all his ensembles and recording him often on his own record label.
Clark Tracey spent 35 years as Stan's drummer, recording, touring and performing with his father.
The Stan Tracey Tribute Quartet plays a chronological repertoire of Stan's best loved material and a few cheeky unknown ones.
"For me Tracey is a world-class musician whose mature and distinctive artistry – his own “snap-crackle” – is right up there with the likes of Philly Joe Jones and Roy Haynes. Clark Tracey is also a great bandleader, able to engage both easily and warmly with audiences while offering them the most intelligently programmed music, selected from many a realm of jazz."
Jazz Journal, 2024.
Six Nations Rugby
Scotland v Ireland
Experience the big screen atmosphere.
Roast beef rolls served
Six Nations Rugby
Italy v Wales at 2.15pm followed by England v France 4.45pm.
On our Big Screen
Get your seats early.
Home-made Pizzas and German Hot Dogs being served
Six Nations Rugby
Scotland v Italy at 2.15pm followed by Ireland v England 4.45pm.
On our Big Screen
Get your seats early.
Home-made Pizzas and German Hot Dogs being served
New Year's Eve with Junction 7
Celebrate the New Year, with the fantastic party band Junction 7.
Tickets £34, includes a finger buffet.
Doors open 7pm, bar licenced to 1am
Party Night with our Festive Feast and DJ
Celebrate Christmas with dancing with our DJ and festive Feast
£32 per person
Group bookings email cornexchange@kingshead.co.uk
Christmas Party Night with The Forfeits
Celebrate Christmas and have your party at the most unique event space in Ross
Party Night with our Festive Feast and DJ
Celebrate Christmas with dancing with our DJ and festive Feast
£32 per person
Group bookings email cornexchange@kingshead.co.uk
Party Night with our Festive Feast and DJ
Celebrate Christmas with dancing with our DJ and festive Feast
£32 per person
Group bookings email cornexchange@kingshead.co.uk
Ross Christmas Fayre
Ross Christmas Fayre: we will be serving mulled wine, mince pies and hot roast beef rolls. Ross Folk Choir will be making a visit
Jazz Club with Kim Cypher Catching Moments
Kim Cypher - ‘Catching Moments’
Kim Cypher is one of the UK’s most exciting and exuberant saxophonists, vocalists, composers and band leaders. A regular performer on the London and UK jazz circuit and with success of two highly acclaimed albums, award-winning music videos, performance in New York and sell-out performances at world-renowned Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Kim has firmly secured a reputation for delivering the highest quality performance with incredible style, passion, energy, and charisma together with her renowned vivacious stage presence and warm connection with all audiences.
“Hats off to a true heart and soul performer” – Pee Wee Ellis
“An incredibly vibrant musician driven by passion, who is always innovative and surprising” – Nick Lea, Jazz Views
re Punk'D
re-Punk’d, the classic Punk and New Wave revival
re-Punk'd is a vibrant tribute to the explosive energy and innovative spirit of the punk and new wave scenes from the mid-70s to the early 80s. This band captures the raw power of the original punk anthems and the creative experimentation of the new wave era, delivering an authentic yet slick performance that resonates with audiences of all ages.
About the Band:
re-Punk'd is dedicated to reviving the music that defined a generation. They faithfully recreate the sound and atmosphere of the classic tracks, ensuring that every note and nuance reflects the original recordings. Their setlist features iconic punk anthems like "Pretty Vacant" by the Sex Pistols, "London Calling" by The Clash, and "No More Heroes" by The Stranglers. They also dive into the new wave era with classics like Blondie's "Hanging on the Telephone" and Elvis Costello's "Pump It Up."
The Experience:
re-Punk'd offers a nostalgic journey for those who lived through the era, a dream come true for those who wish they had been there, and an inspirational introduction for a new generation. Their shows are a must-see, bringing together fans of all ages to celebrate the timeless music that continues to influence the music world today.
Whether you're a die-hard fan of punk rock's rawness or a lover of new wave's experimental flair, and more sophisticated musicianship re-Punk'd delivers a show that is both a tribute and a revival, ensuring that the legacy of this incredible music lives on.
Don't miss out on the chance to experience re-Punk'd live – a band that truly embodies the spirit and sound of a pivotal era in music history.
www.re-punkd.band
Comedy Club with Steve Royle
Comedy Night at the Corn Exchange!
Friday, 1st November | 8:00 PM Hosted by at Farcical Comedy, this is a night you won't want to miss!
Headliner: Steve RoylePrepare for side-splitting laughter with the one and only Steve Royle! A finalist on Britain’s Got Talent and a regular headliner at The Comedy Store, Steve brings his unique blend of comedy, juggling, and mayhem to the stage. "A comedy whirlwind with boundless energy!" — The Guardian.
Beer Festival with Mcdermott & North
Corn Ales with the Corn Exchange Beer Festival
8 Local Real Ales. Khunmae Thai Street Food Vendor. One Free Pint Real Ale included with with Ticket. Music in the evening with McDermott and North Indie Band
Established in 2015, McDermott & North, distinguished indie/folk/rock singer-songwriters hailing from Brisbane (Australia), have swiftly garnered acclaim for their unparalleled musical prowess. Collaborating with great artists such as Ben Lee and an accomplished ensemble featuring Joey Waronker (notable for collaborations with Beck, Roger Waters, and REM) and Roger Manning Jr (recognized for contributions to Glen Campbell, U2), their remote EP achieved critical acclaim and garnered substantial airplay on Triple J (Australia) and BBC Radio London. Recent singles 'Ally', 'Just Let Your Love Shine Down', and 'Pearly Whites' received widespread support from Triple J, National NZ Radio, and BBC Radio London. Rhys and Paddy, the creative force behind the duo, skillfully blend influences from 60s rock to contemporary folk and indie sounds, all wrapped in their distinctive harmonies. In 2023, their musical journey led them to a bold relocation to the UK, where they promptly made their mark with a major sub-headline performance at a 15,000-person festival
Oktoberfest with the Bavarian Boyz Oompah Show
One of the uk’s best oompah shows .. uptempo fast moving … visually stunning and makes it impossible for audiences not to be involved
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE £15 incudes food
Corn Exchange Jazz Club with Ben Partridge Sixways
Corn Exchange 10th Oct
Ben Partridge is an award-winning Saxophonist and Composer from Cheltenham, UK and now based in Birmingham. A graduate with first-class honours from the Jazz course at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, studying with highly regarded tutors Mike Williams, John O'Gallagher, Ed Puddick and Mike Gibbs. Highlights included being asked to arrange a Mike Gibbs' piece for a concert celebrating his 85th birthday alongside some of the leading composing lights to have come out of Birmingham, and the premiere of his all-new Big Band project 'The Enigma Suite' in February 2023. He is currently writing for a new band, "Sixways," which debuted at Birmingham's Spotted Dog in November 2023. His sound has been influenced by jazz legends such as Joe Henderson, Sonny Rollins, Kenny Wheeler, Maria Schneider and Melissa Aldana, as well as more modern acts like Big Thief and Radiohead.
Richard Durrant The No. 26 Bus to Paraguay
Richard Durrant’s regular visits to this fascinating and magical part of South America have earned him accolades and awards whilst his concerts and trilogy of Paraguayan albums have uncovered the richness of guitar music being written in the region today. He is now widely recognised as one of the world’s leading interpreters of the music of Agustín Barrios.
In this entertaining and colourful concert Durrant explores the mysteries of La Ruta Mangoreana, uncovering the beauty of Paraguayan music and sharing stories from the central southern cone of South America. He also explains how all this began for him on a number 26 Brighton corporation bus.
‘I have never heard anything like it. Durrant seems to be having fun with each measure, with each phrase and passage, each different, each delicate.‘ Carlos Salcedo Author of ‘El Inalcanzable’ and authority on the life of Barrio