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![HAODS enjoy performing Kipps at the Capitol Theatre (©AAH/AW) HAODS enjoy performing Kipps at the Capitol Theatre (©AAH/AW)](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/haods_kipps_1.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=14f9cb7b08898824f8e5e0d995c10421)
HORSHAM AMATEUR OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY
Horsham Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (HAODS) is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. In May, the society performed Kipps - The New Half a Sixpence Musical, at the Capitol Theatre. Full story here.
![Beware the Mackerel Sky performed at Lancing College Chapel (©AAH/Alan Wright) Beware the Mackerel Sky performed at Lancing College Chapel (©AAH/Alan Wright)](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/bewarethemackerelsky_2.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=b21a4b0ae6b8312410acd2353b21fb72)
FOLK OPERA BEWARE THE MACKEREL SKY
A remarkable folk opera telling the story of Sussex’s smuggling past was performed at Lancing College Chapel on 27 – 28 April. Full story here.
![Ben Downton, aka Low:r (©AAH/Alan Wright) Ben Downton, aka Low:r (©AAH/Alan Wright)](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/lowr_1.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=2bc811f068d210a7b3d5979ce8b33c04)
LOW:R (HORSHAM PRODUCER BEN DOWNTON)
Ben Downton, a 34-year-old drum and bass producer from Horsham. Under the pseudonym Low:r he recently released his debut album, Can You Hear Me? Full story here.
![INK PIX at QM Studios (©AAH/Alan Wright) INK PIX at QM Studios (©AAH/Alan Wright)](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/inkpix_1.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=62533e7ed5ce6fcf8a7ea6452ec4789f)
JACK COLDRICK (AKA INK PIX)
Jack Coldrick, a 26-year-old singer and songwriter from Horsham released his debut single on 2 February 2024, with a sound inspired by rock bands of the 1990s. Full story here.
![Harry the Piano at St Mary’s (©AAH/Alan Wright) Harry the Piano at St Mary’s (©AAH/Alan Wright)](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/horshammusiccircle_2.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=6b4eac92c20343dcd8b67e840587e358)
HORSHAM MUSIC CIRCLE
Harry the Piano’s concert was hosted by Horsham Music Circle (HMC), a non-profit organisation that has organised music events in the town since 1942. Full story here.
![Ali Waite, Lee Martin and Andy Head at The Anchor Hotel, Horsham (©AAH/Alan Wright) Ali Waite, Lee Martin and Andy Head at The Anchor Hotel, Horsham (©AAH/Alan Wright)](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/bluestragglers_1.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=3f433a9ff0d48b122922700d4990081f)
BLUE STRAGGLERS
Blue Stragglers are a Horsham-based rock band that have been performing live for more than 15 years. AAH met band members Lee Martin (vocals/guitar), Andy Head (drums) and Ali Waite (bass). Full story here.
![Horsham Ukulele Society (©AAH/Alan Wright) Horsham Ukulele Society (©AAH/Alan Wright)](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/ukulele-jam-2.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=7819de209521bcec46ab9b6f0d162324)
HORSHAM UKULELE SOCIETY
The Horsham Ukulele Society meets on alternate Tuesdays at the King’s Arms in the Bishopric. It is an enjoyable and affordable way of playing music in a group socially. For full story, click here.
![Stephen Marshall, organiser of Revelations (©AAH/Alan Wright) Stephen Marshall, organiser of Revelations (©AAH/Alan Wright)](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/revelations_1.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=baaf19aa8256c9ba0e814d19bd51e04a)
REVELATIONS MUSIC NIGHT
Despite the closure of The Rec Rooms, there are still outlets for fans of original live music in Horsham. Revelations at The Rec was launched last year, and now the organisers have moved to other venues including The Roffey Club. Full story here.
![James Anderson uses a Loricraft record cleaner (©AAH/Alan Wright) James Anderson uses a Loricraft record cleaner (©AAH/Alan Wright)](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/slipped-discs_2.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=0f12bce7969c09043f6dd1ca053ac93d)
SLIPPED DISCS IN STEYNING
Slipped Discs began life in Cobblestone Walk, Steyning, at the start of lockdown. The business recently moved on to the High Street, offering vinyl that covers the entire history of recorded music. Owner James Anderson talks to AAH about Frank Zappa, cassette nostalgia and Stranger Things here…
![Sandgate Singers (©Alan Wright Photography) Sandgate Singers (©Alan Wright Photography)](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/sandgatesingers_4.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=4f6f8baf0ac5d3da532c2a74273d0dad)
SANDGATE SINGERS
The Sandgate Singers look beyond classical music for inspiration, singing everything from Mozart to music of the musicals. Full story here
![Horsham Folk Club Horsham Folk Club](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/horshamfolk_1.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=d89dc359a5a98f9fad83e1709eb27039)
HORSHAM FOLK CLUB
Horsham Folk Club meets at the Normandy Centre in Denne Road, Horsham, every Sunday evening. Formed during a folk revival inspired by artists such as Martin Carthy, Peter Seegar and Bob Dylan, the club has survived countless venue changes over more than half a century. Full story here
![Ruaraidh Sutherland, Conductor and Organist (©AAH/Alan Wright) Ruaraidh Sutherland, Conductor and Organist (©AAH/Alan Wright)](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/chchoralsociety_2.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=30e57abc17cb20e4c87214e7c774bdca)
CHRIST'S HOSPITAL CHORAL SOCIETY
As the Christ's Hospital Choral Society prepares for a series of concerts and workshops, AAH slipped in amongst the tenors during rehearsals at the School’s Chapel. For the full story click here
![Sean Bui, Musical Director at WSPC (©AAH/Alan Wright) Sean Bui, Musical Director at WSPC (©AAH/Alan Wright)](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/westsussexphilharmonicchoir_3.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=1a12dcd2a129c2ff58db77b027e1a238)
WEST SUSSEX PHILHARMONIC CHOIR
The West Sussex Philharmonic Choir, Horsham’s leading choral society for more than 40 years, performed its first concert under new Musical Director Sean Bui in November 2021. Full story here.
![Coolham Live Music Club Coolham Live Music Club](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/coolham-jazz_5.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=c969f759e31c3bb774b9d880f9c6bcf1)
COOLHAM LIVE MUSIC CLUB
Tom Waters performs a saxophone solo to a small yet attentive crowd of music lovers. Backed by his equally talented and youthful band Electric People, Tom performs at Coolham Live Music Club, which for eight years has consistently showcased brilliant acts. Full story here
![Andrew Bernardi, Shipley Arts Festival Andrew Bernardi, Shipley Arts Festival](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/shipleyartsfestival_5.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=1127ab5f2592b45b2e5a9b2f5ba72ce0)
SHIPLEY ARTS FESTIVAL
A day before the official “Freedom Day” of Monday 19 July, something special was happening at St Andrew’s Church in the village of Nuthurst. mOnly a small crowd were present to hear the world premiere of a Violin Concerto by composer Paul Lewis, but it was another significant moment for the Shipley Arts Festival. Full story here.
![St Mary's Church, Horsham St Mary's Church, Horsham](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/stmarysorgan_4.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=ec19e12ed74506158f59e40f05c39397)
ST MARY'S CHURCH, HORSHAM
1865 was an important year at St Mary’s Parish Church, Horsham. It is not only when the beautiful east window was installed, paid for by ladies of the parish, but also the year that the Henry Willis & Sons organ arrived. For the full story click here
![South Downs Strings South Downs Strings](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/southdownsstrings_4.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=bfe4362be24937d413a5ce732d2e13b4)
SOUTH DOWNS STRINGS
South Downs Strings featuring violinists Sheraine Lynsdale-Nock and Dawn Kelleher, cellist Emily Mitchell and Bimbi Urquhart on viola. They perform at weddings and events across West Sussex and beyond. For full story, click here
![Toril Azzalini-Machecler Toril Azzalini-Machecler](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/toril_1.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=ce174a1689d912194ddaac8841d81a18)
TORIL AZZALINI-MACHECLER
oril Azzalini-Machecler’s bold and inventive programme was one of the highlights of the BBC Young Musician of the Year percussion final in 2020.Having reached the final of the competition twice, the Horsham musician now hopes to become a professional musician. Full story here
![Conductor Steve Dummer Conductor Steve Dummer](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/stanestreetsinfonietta_1.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=5a63959c20fec010f2a6590e063eef9f)
STANE STREET SINFONIETTA
In the last of three concerts performed in the wake of lockdown, Stane Street Sinfonietta performed music for strings, including famous pieces by Mozart and Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings. For full story click here
![Matt Long of Catfish Matt Long of Catfish](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/catfish_1.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=058d6fc66f6136cc4243d08099f06f69)
CATFISH
Catfish have established a reputation on the Blues circuit as a brilliant live act. Recently, they triumphed at the UK Blues Awards, where they were named Band or the Year, with singer/guitarist Matt Long Instrumentalist of the Year. AAH met Matt at his Wisborough Green home and discovered it’s all about the music. Full story
![Sarah Willis at Horsham Rock Choir Sarah Willis at Horsham Rock Choir](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/rockchoir_4.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=d0a47a11ae27ff0e82397efafa24d68b)
HORSHAM ROCK CHOIR
Sarah Willis leads the Wednesday morning group at the London Road Methodist Church, one of two Rock Choirs based in Horsham. Full story here
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HORSHAM PRODUCER CONRANK GOES INTERNATIONAL
Diccon Mayfield, AKA Conrank, talks about his journey from Tanbridge House School to Shanghai, where’s he’s made his name as a top Dubstep DJ and Producer. Full story here
![Horsham Performers Platform Horsham Performers Platform](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/hpp2019_1.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=f36599a79c2bf3ef17756e3633fea44c)
HORSHAM PERFORMERS PLATFORM
For ten years, Horsham Performers Platform (HPP) has offered the chance for singers and musicians to showcase their talents. For the full story click here
![Turning Point Productions Turning Point Productions](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/turningpoint_3.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=f3cf8d2cebb0b8f4c4da92ef74dd7238)
TURNING POINT PRODUCTIONS
The influence of the youthful cast is evident in the programme, with an abundance of 21st century classics from Hamilton and The Greatest Showman. For full story click here
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STRINGBABIES
Kay Tucker formed Stringbabies to help teach young children to learn an instrument and read music. Now, its techniques are used by people of all ages across the country and beyond. For full story click here
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SINGERGY
Singergy is a contemporary gospel choir for over 18s that meets at St Andrew’s Church in Roffey every Monday night. Full story on the choir here
![Kikuyu Soul Kikuyu Soul](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/kikuyusoul.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=3445f827125bb533b534dd98094ce125)
KIKUYU SOUL
Kikuyu Soul are a soulful musical duo comprising brothers Andy and Matt Davies from Mannings Heath. Click here for full story
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QM STUDIOS, HORSHAM
How a burgeoning local music scene led to the creation of QM Studios, which still provides a great service to the community 20 years later. For full story click here
![Hollie Rogers Hollie Rogers](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/hollierogers1.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=4a02d6dc88c6f5edb8a52da9ceaa976e)
HOLLIE ROGERS
The Horsham Singer/songwriter enjoyed success with her debut album, released when she was still at University. Hollie let the momentum slip away but is now back to focusing on her music. Click here for full story.
![Sydney Rutherford Sydney Rutherford](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/sydneyrutherfod_1.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=280e3ee1c48c8f4d653401be90075bd5)
SYDNEY RUTHERFORD
Ambitious Horsham singer songwriter Sydney is hoping her quirky tunes with modern themes might attract a record company. Full Story at https://aahorsham.co.uk/content/sydneysinger
![Imperial Grooves Imperial Grooves](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/imperialgrooves.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=1e321f2a75246bcd26a938ab8ef94b1f)
FAIR PLAY UK
Local musicians are coming together to give a better deal for professional function bands and solo artists. Full story at https://aahorsham.co.uk/content/fairplayuk
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MARK BEN WILSON
Mark was first introduced to percussive guitar playing wilast studying in Guildford, and is now hoping his own take on the destinctive style can find an audience. Full Story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/markbenwilson
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CLASSICAL FOLK
Sylvia Akagi, Peter Golden and Andrew Wickens play regularly in the local area as Classical Folk, a blend of orchestral and folk inspired music. Full story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/classicalfolk
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ROUTE 42
We meet the young band at QM Studios in Horsham, where they recently recorded their first EP, Paper Moon. Full story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/route42
![Slinfold Concert Band Slinfold Concert Band](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/slinfoldband4.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=d70ead4993df6e7908103dda8e091524)
SLINFOLD CONCERT BAND
Slinfold Concert Band was founded in 1978 with just a handful of players, but now a 50-strong Band performs a varied repertoire. AAH popped along to the Village Hall to meet its members. Full story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/slinfoldband
![Sound Company Sound Company](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/barbershop4.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=de842ba7307d9a25172483727eeed3ec)
SOUND COMPANY, HORSHAM BARBERSHOP COMPANY
Sound Company have impressed audiences with their a cappella singing, and hope to attract younger members to take the company tot he next level. Read report at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/soundcompany
![Horsham Piano Centre Horsham Piano Centre](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/pianocentre3.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=5fd9300dee71c93fb5078421a7cd2845)
HORSHAM PIANO CENTRE
Some years ago, when Paolo Gucci lived in Rusper, he decided he wanted a pink piano, and the job was passed on to the Horsham Piano Centre in Queens Street, Horsham. Click here for More
![Quo-caine Quo-caine](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/quo-caine2.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=c2fe511e52dea584536c1a6c44733bd9)
QUO-CAINE: THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE
On Thursday, 9th May, Quo-caine will be demonstrating what a good live band they are when they perform for the second time at the Capitol in Horsham. Click here for More
![Ed Reed at Stan's Showcase Ed Reed at Stan's Showcase](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/stansshowcase_4.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=48c79093d948d1b95cd7d6e9107bb32f)
STAN'S SHOWCASE
As a music lover and a singer/songwriter himself, Jamie 'Stan' Stanley puts on a monthly showcase of live, primarily original music at The Anchor. Click here for More
![The Five Foot Twos The Five Foot Twos](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/fivefoottwos.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=cc5ffe927c92afa9311ba2b1ad573fdd)
THE FIVE FOOT TWOS
In true jazz spirit, The Five Foot Twos are learning on the job – giving improvised renditions of jazz and swing numbers and developing their musical abilities in front of a live audience. Click here for More
![Jacob Menear Jacob Menear](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/guitar1.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=657bb3370229d5bc062a7c6ae8d2a85f)
JKM GUITARS
Can a guitar builder in Storrington add his name to the likes of Fender and Gibson by creating a unique sound of his own? Click here for More
![Horsham Borough Band Horsham Borough Band](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/boroughband2.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=e1bef3d567d51a6c92a43dd269101fef)
HORSHAM BOROUGH BAND
The band, which later became the Silver Recreation Band before settling on Horsham Borough band in 1974, made its first public appearance in the town in 1903. Click here for More
![Pipe & Tabor Pipe & Tabor](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/pipetabor4.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=2a624794ad56780a22abe0f723a53f78)
PIPE & TABOR (with video)
Pipe and Tabor have won admirers with their folk songs, and will soon be supporting Joan Armatrading at The Hawth Click here for More
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FREDDY WOODS BIG BAND
On the first Wednesday of every month, Freddy Woods and his Big Band squeeze into a room at Horsham Cricket Club for a night’s entertainment that has been called ‘Horsham’s best kept musical secret’. Click here for More
![Horsham Accordion Band Horsham Accordion Band](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/accordion1.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=dec84454d7db4470613fb424c21bcb9f)
HORSHAM ACCORDION BAND (With video of John Adams)
There was a time when the accordion was a definitive instrument in British music. Those days are long gone, but can the accordion make a comeback? Click here for More
![Stick in a Pot Stick in a Pot](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/dyscarnate1.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=88ac1623ae2efb199fe02b842f7f8285)
SANDWEAVER (With Mending Unplugged' video)
Having picked up fans thanks to a popular Canadian TV show, Sandweaver are hoping to make a breakthrough with their second album Click here for More
![Horsham Symphony Orchestra Horsham Symphony Orchestra](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/hso_2.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=aa414315c619106cfd882c3adcb7bbdb)
HORSHAM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Horsham's Symphony Orchestra performs three concerts at the Capitol in Horsham every year, and in 2012 is celebrating its 40th year. Click here for More
![Stick in a Pot Stick in a Pot](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/dyscarnate1.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=88ac1623ae2efb199fe02b842f7f8285)
DYSCARNATE (With 'The Promethean' video)
Metal Hammer and Terrorizer One critic called them “the best new death metal band in the UK, without question.” Click here for More
![Tied to the Mast Tied to the Mast](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/tiedtothemast2.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=03c2a94a84b51366f3c8b8e9244ed1e8)
TIED TO THE MAST (with 'Heartbreaker' video))
Tied to the Mast, a rock outfit that was formed at the end of 2009 by a group of friends who were all in different bands. They have some great tunes! Click here for More
![Stick in a Pot Stick in a Pot](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/stickinapot1.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=4cb70e987d3000b59259ffe3f232f7c4)
STICK IN A POT (with 'Navel Lint' video)
This is Stick in a Pot, a harmonic folk band made up of five members - Piers Blewett, Ollie Barron, Adam Whittles, Alex Hay and Richard Joy. Click here for More
![Alice Ella Alice Ella](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/alice.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=2076a27b3cf08418a7d16f7de01de9b6)
ALICE ELLA (with 'Easy' video)
X Factor? Does she have it? Maybe, but we’ll ignore that for a while as Alice Ella actually hopes to gain success the old fashioned way - playing live, writing songs and singing well. Click here for More
![The Stuart James Band The Stuart James Band](/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/images/staurtjames.jpg&w=90&far=1&hash=e08c0c700675b2842c0a9afb5748d7b6)
THE STUART JAMES BAND (with 'Changing Lanes' video)
This is Stuart James, the singer, writer and guitarist in the Stuart James Band, and his brother and bassist Simon. Click here for More
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PAUL MESSIS (with 'The Problem With Me' video)
This is Paul Messis, a Billingshurst boy “stuck in a 1960s time warp”. Paul plays a form of psychedelic garage guitar rock with an authentic, jangly guitar sound. Click here for More