Event type: Music

Voted one of the “Hottest Bass Players in the World” by Bass Player magazine, Shez Raja is a boundary-pushing bassist and electrifying performer who has drawn comparisons to Jaco Pastorius. Playing a fusion of Indo-jazz, funk and groove, he has collaborated with icons including Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Wayne Krantz and Trilok Gurtu.

Joining Shez is visionary guitarist Guthrie Govan, famed for his virtuosic technique and work with Hans Zimmer. Guthrie has been voted “Guitarist of the Year” by Guitarist magazine, graced the covers of Guitar Player and Guitar World and has earned his place as guitar royalty on the world stage.

Completing this stellar line-up are long-time collaborators Chris Jerome (Courtney Pine) on keyboards and Sophie Alloway – dubbed the ‘Goddess of Groove’ by Jazz FM – on drums.

Following spectacular sell-out performances at venues including Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Royal Festival Hall and The Jazz Café, as well as major international festivals from Europe to New Zealand, Shez and his band have built a devoted following and a reputation as one of the most exhilarating live acts today.

Now touring acclaimed new album Spellbound – featuring drum titan Dennis Chambers – Shez and Guthrie bring this exciting music to the stage.

Expect a spellbinding journey through euphoric jazz, thundering funk, cosmic improvisation and intoxicating grooves.

Future Yard & Milap presents.

An intimate evening of songs and stories, plus an open Q&A session. 

As lead singer and songwriter of The Stranglers during their golden period, Hugh Cornwell cast a spell mixing fact, history, mythology and ideology within the lyrics of the songs. It was a heady mix, leading to the band’s success throughout the world, and they became championed for experimentation and commerciality in equal measures. 

Hugh was responsible for all the band’s most memorable songs across ten stellar albums that consolidated his stature as a unique songwriter and musician. His lyrics to Golden Brown are a songwriting masterclass. 

His solo career has led to ten albums of critically acclaimed songs, culminating in Moments of Madness, described as a ‘late flowering classic’ and a ‘modern‑day masterpiece’.  Hugh last performed acoustic solo performances in the UK in 2017 and will be heading out across the country this November 2026. 

As well as dipping into both The Stranglers’ and his own wealthy catalogue of songs, he’ll be performing new songs from his next studio album, Succubus, the follow‑up to Moments of Madness. These songs will be heard for the first time on this tour. 

There will also be an open‑mic moment in the show for the audience to ask him questions, which he will answer if possible. 

“I’m not sure how much longer I can continue to perform, and so this will be my final solo acoustic tour.” 

Take this opportunity to experience the legendary acoustic live performance of one of the UK’s greatest living songwriters while you can. 

Just Hugh, a guitar and a microphone. 

‘Cake & Classical Music’ takes place on the first Monday of each month, with a different ensembles, individuals and musicians performing 45 minute, lunchtime concerts.

Perello Duo comprises Mike Hughes, vibraphonist, and Eleanor Kelly, classical guitarist, a unique duo performing to great acclaim throughout the UK. Their programme will feature delicious arrangements of music by Erik Satie, Laurie Randolph, Carmen Guzmán, and more.

£13 tickets include a hot drink and a piece of cake served at tables on the lower level.
Refreshments are served from 12:30pm.

£10 tickets for upper level balcony seating will only be released for sale once the lower level has sold out. The balcony ticket price does not include a hot drink and a piece of cake.

Performance starts at 1pm.

Line-ups are correct at time of purchase but may be subject to change. Customers will not be notified of any changes to the line-up. No refunds will be offered for changes to the line-up, customers are entitled to a ticket exchange, credit note, or can donate the cost to The Atkinson Development Trust.

‘Cake & Classical Music’ takes place on the first Monday of each month, with a different ensembles, individuals and musicians performing 45 minute, lunchtime concerts.

A solo harp recital by Jess Hughes, featuring works by Jacques Ibert, Caroline Lizotte and Marcel Tournier.

£13 tickets include a hot drink and a piece of cake served at tables on the lower level. Refreshments are served from 12:30pm.

£10 tickets for upper level balcony seating will only be released for sale once the lower level has sold out. The balcony ticket price does not include a hot drink and a piece of cake.

Performance starts at 1pm.

Line-ups are correct at time of purchase but may be subject to change. Customers will not be notified of any changes to the line-up. No refunds will be offered for changes to the line-up, customers are entitled to a ticket exchange, credit note, or can donate the cost to The Atkinson Development Trust.

Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and the only Bee Gees tribute show that has actually performed with the original Bee Gees!

In 1997 Gary & Darren from Jive Talkin’ performed live on Heart FM with The Bee Gees and received great compliments from both Maurice & Barry Gibb.  As with the original Bee Gees, Jive Talkin’ is very much a family affair. Brothers Gary & Darren Simmons take the roles of Barry & Maurice Gibb, with Darren’s son Jack joining the group in 2014 and taking on the role of Robin Gibb. The guys are supported musically by a four piece band with Lead Guitar, Violin, Cello and Drums, ensuring that every note in every song is just right! 

A truly amazing experience and an opportunity to hear all the great Bee Gees hits including Tragedy, Night Fever, Massachusetts, Stayin Alive and more. Jive Talkin’ is a 2 hour explosion of music and vocal harmony – a night not to be missed! 

“The soundalike quality is quite sensational” – The Stage

“Amazing similarity to the real Bee Gees” – Wakefield Express

“Absolutely Brilliant” – Maurice Gibb

“WOW” – Barry Gibb  

Grateful Fred’s have been pioneering Americana and Roots music in Formby, Southport and Liverpool since 2010 and during that time have presented some of the best US, Canadian and World artists.

On the first Wednesday of every month, join the Fredhead’s at The Atkinson for a wonderful night of live acoustic music. Brooks Williams and Aaron Catlow create a fiery, fearless sound of Americana, folk and country blues. Their musical chemistry is a spark that sets the stage ablaze with a spontaneous high-energy.

There literally is no one performing today creating this kind of acoustic music. Their repertoire is genre busting. There’s the bluegrass-swing of Gillian Welch’s “Red Clay Halo,” complete with aw-shucks whistling. The Celtic-blues of their self-penned “Anniesland”, a song for the late-great Rab Noakes. Their metal-like riff-driven arrangement of Molly Tuttle’s “Dooley’s Farm.” And audiences love it! At the Blue Room Sessions in The Netherlands, at Cambridgeshire’s Ely Folk Festival, at The Atkinson in Southport as well as North Yorkshire’s Victoria Hall. At Paisley’s Arts Centre and St. David’s Hall in Cardiff, audiences can’t get enough of the high-energy Williams-Catlow collaboration.

The duo have three recordings to date. Ghost Owl, from 2021, was nominated “Instrumental Album Of The Year.” Ready For The Times, called ‘a cracker’ by Living Tradition, followed in 2022. Greens And Blues came out in 2024 and was praised by At The Barrier for its ‘cosmic violin’ and ‘delicious guitar’.

In 2026 Brooks and Aaron will release their fourth recording. Tentatively called Working In Wood, the duo team up with the amazing Jon Short (John Martin Project) on dog-house bass and features fan-favourites like “London Road,” “Deep River Blues” (with full-on Everly Brothers-style harmonies), and a ‘south of the border’ reading of Emmy Lou Harris’ “Love And Happiness.” Aaron Catlow is the founder of festival-favourite Sheelanagig, celebrating 20-years on the road, and has a long-standing duo touring with guitarist Kit Hawes. Other credits including playing with Grammy Award-nominated Yola, Mad Dog Mcrea and Afro Celt Sound System. B

rooks Williams, from Statesboro Georgia USA now living in Cambridge UK, is a “Top 100” acoustic guitarist, singer and songwriter known for his solo shows as well as his collaborations with Vera van Heeringen, Hans Theessink, Sally Barker, Guy Davis and Sloan Wainwright.   

Named the “Best Live Act” by RnR, Brooks Williams and Aaron Catlow represent “live music at its best,” says Americana UK. Their shows are infused with pathos, humour and buckets of talent. Guaranteed to get you out of your seat. “A thing of beauty!” Folk Radio UK “The audience begged them to return to the stage.” Big Wheel Blues, Isle Of Man “One of the best nights ever!” Grateful Fred’s, The Atkinson, Southport “At the top of their game!” RAFA Club, Cleethorpes  “How such a complete and sensational sound can come from just two voices and two instruments is awe-inspiring.” AmericanaUK