Local arts news
NOTHING IS REAL TICKETS SELLING FAST
Tickets to see Nothing is Real play The Beatles' 1969 albums Help! and Rubber Soul, on Sat 27th Sept, in the Dunn Village Hall, are selling fast online. It's £10 in advance and £11 at the door. Booking is super easy. Here's a link: NOTHING IS REAL TICKETS The gig...
MEET THE ARTISTS
The Preview Night (from 7.00pm Thursday 25th Sept) is open to all, and offers a unique opportunity to meet the creators of many of the works featured in this year's Open Art Show in the Dunn Village Hall. These Preview Nights are always popular and very well attended....
WHO KNEW WE HAD SO MANY POETS
The organisers of the 'IN YOUR OWN WORDS' poetry and prose session have been thrilled by the response from local writers offering to come to the session to share their ideas. The afternoon session from 2.00pm in the Dunn Village Hall, on Sunday 28th September promises...
FINAL BIG LITTLE ARTS WEEKEND LINE-UP AND TIMINGS RELEASED
Here's the confirmed line-up for the Big Little Arts Weekend 25th to 28th September 2025. There's still time to register for the Open Art Show. And you've also got time to tell Pa know that you'd like your poem(s) or prose writings included in the In Your Own Words...
Clear your Diary for 25th to 28th September
The programme for the Big Little Arts Weekend is shaping up to be fantastic. A great collection of not to be missed events. Follow the links highlighted below. BIG LITTLE ARTS WEEKEND Introduction, including how to take part OPEN ART SHOW The weekend kicks off with a...
THE PLAZA TO BE
Friday and Saturday are already almost completely sold out but there are still tickets available for Wednesday's and Thursday's performances of the Village Players' production of Plaza Suite by the renowned playwright Neil Simon. The theatre production runs from 11th...
Something Different from Cowbeech Players
On Friday 6th June, the Cowbeech Players present "And Now for Someting Completely Different. A panto production narrated by non other than Tom Baker. Performances at at 6.30pm and 8.30pm, with entry by donation at the door.
THE GIG IN THE GARDEN IS BACK
Get ready for a night of "epic live music, great vibes, and summer fun". The Gig in the Garden returns to the Merrie Harriers pub Cowbeech on Saturday 7th June. Gates open at 5.30pm. Three amazing bands: - Skarlettos - Cry Wolf - Watson Brothers Plus BBQ and pay bar....
AUTHENTIC SUSSEX HARMONIES IN RINGMER 30th May 25
If you missed Sussex Harmony at last year’s Little Arts Festival, there’s another chance to hear them in a concert of 18th and 19th Century music from the pubs and pulpits of rural Sussex with readings from a local farmer’s diaries. Where: Ringmer Village Hall, Lewes...
WARBLETON BRASS presents music from Stage & Screen. Sunday 11th May 25
Warbleton Brass Band present Music from Stage and Screen, 3pm Sunday 11th May 2025, State Hall, Kings Church, Heathfield. Full details, and an up to date calendar of Brass Band appearances at : https://warbletonbrassband.org/2024-engagements.html
MARK AUSTIN – AT PURE ARTS, Roche Gallery, Rye from 12th April
Local artist Mark Austin is thrilled to be exhibiting with the Pure Arts Group at the stunning Roche Gallery in Rye. This exhibition brings together an exclusive group of artists, showcasing bold, contemporary works in a beautiful setting. He tells us: “Come and...
NIGEL HORN LIVE at BLUEBELL ROOTS Arlington Village Hall 6th April 25
Nigel Horn, the acoustic guitarist who received a rapturous reception at last year's Little Arts Festival, will be appearing at the Bluebell Roots in Arlington Village Hall on Sunday April 6th, where the featured artist will be Erica Steencamp. Nigel has himself been...
TAYLOR MADE TO ROCK The Bear Inn Burwash 22nd March 25
Local Rock, Pop, Soul, Rock ‘n’ Roll band TAYLOR MADE are playing a gig at the Bear Inn Burwash on 22nd March. Many will remember the bands barnstorming appearance at the 2024 Little Arts Festival Big little Gig.
TAYLOR MADE RETURN TO ROCK THE GREEN – 26th July
The legendary Taylormade band had everyone up and dancing the night away when they were featured in the BIG LITTLE GIG at the Little Arts Festival in 2024. From floor-filling classics to the latest chart hits and indie/rock anthems, the band has been setting dance...