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Milestones In Rock ‘n’ Roll History: Bo Diddley

Bowie, the Smiths, the Who, the Clash…and many more. They all adopted the trademark rhythm made famous by a guitarist baptised as Ellas Otha Bates, known to the world Bo…

Guildford Opera Company: Verdi’s A Masked Ball At The Electric Theatre

The award winning Guildford Opera Company is staging Giuseppe Verdi’s A Masked Ball at the Electric Theatre on November 21, 23 and 24. The opera is set in post-1900 Europe, a period…

University’s Orchestra Day Brings Together Local Musicians

By Amina Sahbegovic Musicians from across Surrey along with university students strengthened local community links during the University of Surrey’s third “Orchestra Day”, on September 30 (2018). Children and teachers…

Girls Are Set To Rock The Electric Theatre

Rockin’ girl power comes to the Electric Theatre in Guildford on Saturday, October 6 with duo Never The Bride and special guest Gemma Dorsett. Born and raised in Surrey, Gemma…

Milestones In Rock ‘n’ Roll History: Rumble By Link Wray

In our series of feature articles on Milestones in Rock ‘n’ Roll History, Dave Reading features a little-known instrumental number that proved to be a blueprint for heavy metal  Sometimes…

‘Remember The Fallen’ Concert At G Live

The South of England Festival Chorus will perform a ‘Remember the Fallen’ concert at G Live in Guildford on Thursday, August 16 at 7.30pm. It is intended to be an early acknowledgement of…

Milestones In Rock ‘n’ Roll History: Punk Band The Clash

Our latest feature on Milestones in Rock ‘n’ Roll History looks at the impact of punk rock – in particular the influence of Joe Strummer and his band The Clash.…

Feature: What is German About German Music?

Feature: What is German About German Music?

By Barbara Ford The chair of the Guildford Twinning Association(formerly the Guildford Freiburg Association) reports on a lecture that examined the characteristics of German music… Has German music really got…

Another Look At Guildford’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Years With David Rose And Friends At The Keep Pub, Monday, July 2

Fans of Guildford’s music scene in the 1960s and 70s are in for a treat with a look back at those times with an illustrated talk and some live music…

Concert of French Romantic Masterpieces At Guildford Cathedral on Saturday, May 5

Set in the majestic Guildford Cathedral and with the newly-restored organ, Guildford’s own professional chamber orchestra, Southern Pro Musica, and the Guildford Cathedral choir are presenting an exciting evening of French…