Evening events, Music, Dance

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1940s Big Band Swing Dance

Dress in your 1940s finery (perhaps a diamond as big as the Blitz?) for dinner and dancing to the musical stylings of That Swing Sensation Big Band and Nicola Cassells. More fun comes in the form of a raffle and auction.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow

Fri 30 Aug

£55 (includes complimentary drink and three course meal) / 01292 561347

  • 18:15 – 00:00

Abdelkader Saadoun

The Algerian singer and multi-instrumentalist, now living in London, performs an eclectic fusion of Gypsy-folk, rai, jazz and world-dance.

The Hippodrome Casino, London WC2H

Mon 27 May

£7–£10 phone for availibility / 0844 248 5144

  • 20:00

Amelia Lily, The Loveable Rogues

The singer, who gained fame as a finalist on The X Factor in 2011, performs pop and dance to promote the album Be A Fighter.

Bluewater, Greenhithe

Tue 6 Aug

£20–£22.50 / 0844 847 2479

  • 19:30

Autokratz, D/R/U/G/S, Kloq, Deltar

Electronica and dance by the London-based two-piece.

Proud Camden, London NW1

Thu 6 Jun

£7 / 020 7482 3867

  • 19:00

B-Movie

The five-piece collective, originally formed in Nottinghamshire in 1979, performs its alternative blend or new wave, synth-pop and dance.

The Cellars At Eastney, Southsea

Wed 19 Jun

£10; £8 adv / 023 9282 6249

  • 20:00
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Blowzabella

Folk-dance music with its roots in old English music by the London-based outfit.

Cecil Sharp House, London NW1

Sat 12 Oct

£15.50 (Children £5 under 16s) / 020 7485 2206

  • 20:00

Diss Corn Hall

Fri 1 Nov

£15 ( £13.50; Children £2 accompanied under 16s, under 16s) / 01379 652241

  • 19:30

Exeter Corn Exchange

Fri 18 Oct

£15 (Children £5 under 16s) / 01392 665866

  • 20:00

Blue King Brown

Urban dance and roots music by the Australian band.

The Garage, London N5

Mon 1 Jul

£12 / 0870 060 3777

  • 19:00 – 23:00

Bomb The Bass

House and dance music by the London-formed band.

Hoxton Square Bar And Kitchen, London N1

Mon 24 Jun

£15 / 020 7613 0709

  • 19:30 – 23:00

Bracia Figo Fagot

Electronica and dance by the twosome from Poland.

The Garage, London N5

Sun 16 Jun

£15 / 0870 060 3777

  • 19:00 – 23:00

Cloudboat, Nadine Shah

Dance music from the London-based duo of Sam and Tom.

The Lexington, London N1

Wed 29 May

£5.50 / 020 7837 5371

  • 19:00
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Community Showcase

A night of music, theatre and dance from local performers to raise funds for the theatre.

Gaiety Theatre, Ayr

Fri 31 May

£12 (£10) / 01292 288235

  • 19:30

Dance Derby

Company Chordelia and Scottish Opera recreate the dizzy, jazzy dance marathon days of Depression-era America.

Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline

Fri 30 Aug

£12.50 (under 26s £10) / 01383 602302

  • 19:30

DAT Politics

The French outfit performs a mix of electropop and dance in support of the album Blitz Gazer.

Norwich Arts Centre

Fri 12 Jul

£8; £6 adv / 01603 660352

  • 20:00

Die Antwoord

The four-piece from Cape Town, South Africa performs rave-rap and alt-hip hop from the album Ten$Ion.

O2 Academy Brixton, London SW9

Sat 22 Jun

£19.50 / 0844 477 2000

  • 19:00

The Ritz, Manchester

Fri 21 Jun

£16.50 adv / 0161 236 3234

  • 18:30 – 22:00

Fanti Acrobats International

Award-winning traditional African acrobats from Ghana, West Africa. A breathtaking performance, not to be missed. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).

Thistle Hotel, Brighton

Sun 26 May

£6 (£3) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Wed 29 May

£6 (£3) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Thu 30 May

£6 (£3) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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Five

Chart pop by the now reconstituted boy band from London.

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Mon 25 Nov

£27.50–£37.50 / 01702 351135

  • 19:30

HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London W6

Wed 4 Dec

£27.50–£37.50 / 0844 249 1000

  • 19:00

Motorpoint Arena Cardiff

Fri 22 Nov

£27.50–£37.50 / 029 2022 4488

  • 18:30

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Flamenco Nights

For those who like a little more flair with their tapas, LaSal hosts this themed event featuring flamenco dancers stomping their feet through the night.

LaSal Restaurant, Edinburgh

Sat 1 Jun

£10–£12 / 0131 667 3600

  • 20:30 – 22:00

Funkline

The five-piece play funk, soul and dance covers.

Central Studio, Queen Mary's College, Basingstoke

Sat 8 Jun

£12 (£9) / 01256 418318

  • 20:00

Jagz, Ascot

Sat 29 Jun

£10 / 01344 878100

  • 19:30

GFAD Hafla

Glasgow Festival of Arabic Dance presents over 20 performances from solo and group dancers.

St Andrews in the Square, Glasgow

Fri 31 May

£12 / 0141 559 5902

  • 19:00

Havana Nights

Cuban music and dance night including performances from professionals Indira Roman, Yainer Carbonell Vegueriz and Noel Hernandez-Roque.

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Sat 22 Jun

£15 / 01463 234234

  • 20:30
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Jocelyn Brown

The veteran singer-songwriter, from Kinston, North Carolina, performs a mix of R&B and soul with elements of pop, soul and acid jazz.

Under The Bridge, London SW6

Fri 7 Jun

£28 / 020 7957 8261

  • 19:00

Kind Sirs, The Boy Wonders, Red Diamond Dragon Club, Monday Wars

The Brighton-based four-piece performs lively indie-dance music.

The Hope, Brighton

Thu 20 Jun

£5 (£4) / 0844 999 6146

  • 20:00

The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Glamorous Amorous

The Lady Boys present their world-famous show with renditions of J-Lo, Whitney, Kylie et al.

Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy

Tue 27 Aug

£25 (£23) / 01246 345222

  • 19:30

Wed 28 Aug

£25 (£23) / 01246 345222

  • 19:30

Thu 29 Aug

£25 (£23) / 01246 345222

  • 19:30
…and 3 more dates until 5 Sep

macrobert, Stirling

Mon 29 Jul

£22.50 (Seniors £20.50; Students £20.50) / 01246 345222

  • 20:00

Tue 30 Jul

£22.50 (Seniors £20.50; Students £20.50) / 01246 345222

  • 20:00

Wed 31 Jul

£22.50 (Seniors £20.50; Students £20.50) / 01246 345222

  • 20:00

The Sabai Pavilion, Victoria Gardens, Brighton

Sun 26 May

£14–£32 / 01246 345222

Mon 27 May

£14–£32 / 01246 345222

Tue 28 May

£14–£32 / 01246 345222

…and 4 more dates until 1 Jun

London Swing Dance Society

Come to the London Swing Dance Society for all things swing dance and a night of scintillating jazz, cool swing, hot jive and scorching rock'n'roll. The evening kicks off with beginners and intermediate lindy hop classes from 7.45pm to 8.30pm. Features a live band, swing DJs and a vintage dance cabaret hosted by dance…

Royal Festival Hall, London SE1

Mon 27 May

£17.50–£12.50 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£11) / 0844 875 0073

  • 19:30

Mon 24 Jun

£17.50–£12.50 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£11) / 0844 875 0073

  • 19:30

Mon 1 Jul

£17.50–£12.50 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£11) / 0844 875 0073

  • 19:30
…and 5 more dates until 23 Sep

Marvin, Honeytone Cody

Electronica and dance by the three piece band from Montpelier France.

City Screen Picturehouse, York

Mon 8 Jul

£5 / 0871 704 2054

  • 20:00 – 23:00
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