Braintree and Witham Times | Music https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/leisure/music/ Braintree and Witham Times Music en-gb Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:53:08 +0000 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:53:08 +0000 https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Braintree and Witham Times | Music https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/leisure/music/ Huge 90s pop group to reunite to play massive Essex festival https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26694823.five-headline-chelmsfords-summer-series-2027/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:20:00 +0000 17ca6f7d85121bc9591a2a239c3947c5 matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith Olly Murs tickets on sale for Essex homecoming to Lazydays Festival 2027 https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26685804.olly-murs-tickets-sale-huge-essex-homecoming/?ref=rss Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:50:22 +0000 1f554f73eb2853db07a9c94e7d89f28f claudia.bradley@newsquest.co.uk | Claudia Bradley Iconic Radio Caroline ship to leave Essex for first time in 22 years https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26658347.radio-carolines-ross-revenge-leave-essex-repairs/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100 a7fc3a7c9323ed5737b8b43e61801036 ben.shahrabi@newsquest.co.uk | Ben Shahrabi This legendary DJ and radio host is the latest headliner for Summer Series 2027 https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26640284.dj-pete-tong-heading-essex-summer-series-gig/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100 ef4fd693b3f1abc087a596a5a6e72eee cameron.poole@newsquest.co.uk | Cameron Poole How Essex's Mango Panda is helping the next generation of music stars https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/leisure/26627367.mango-panda-aims-support-emerging-music-artists/?ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100 fd1b3c021a04a1784f917875881993af Halle.Groves@newsquest.co.uk | Halle Groves Exclusive interview: Ronan Keating on coming to Essex, 33 years in music, and Boyzone https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/leisure/26622915.ronan-keating-promises-fans-hell-show-essex/?ref=rss Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100 075f7a9eb34baf071354fabb47e7888a cameron.poole@newsquest.co.uk | Cameron Poole Punk duo The Meffs celebrate number one album and hail their ‘Meff Army’ https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26592443.meffs-praise-fans-business-reaches-number-one/?ref=rss Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3d00d57cceeb846eb9e38346ced96541 cameron.poole@newsquest.co.uk | Cameron Poole Essex pop star announces retirement from touring with final show at Wembley https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26589647.frank-turner-retire-music-wembley-show/?ref=rss Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0100 39dcabb85628446b3c26612ffcb532ea matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith Miss Disco returns to The Institute in Braintree for Halloween Thriller https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26588057.miss-disco-return-braintree-halloween-show/?ref=rss Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:04:01 +0100 523484f2e25bab9812ca71b8dfe2dd1d Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Witham set to get the full McCartney concert experience with Band on the Run https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26509745.paul-mccartney-tribute-show-coming-witham-public-hall/?ref=rss Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100 214cdd2da67848c49c2bf34d9c480edc claudia.bradley@newsquest.co.uk | Claudia Bradley Second headliner pause Summer Series act due to medical emergency https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26506286.jls-pause-summer-series-act-due-medical-emergency/?ref=rss Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:16:04 +0100 521f79476431b222f090e093bee0ac5c mason.lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey Festival goers react as indie-pop superstars Bastille headline https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26490738.colchester-castle-summer-series-bastille-fans-react/?ref=rss Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100 b01c2ffbcd2989215282409020d7bf9c cameron.poole@newsquest.co.uk | Cameron Poole The MacDonald Brothers to celebrate Celtic Music at The Institute in Braintree https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26491442.macdonald-brothers-headline-braintree-institute/?ref=rss Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:51:00 +0100 742b556606165299e2e8e46fa2c25995 Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Talented young musicians in Essex invited to join free workshops https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26477778.young-essex-musicians-invited-join-free-workshops/?ref=rss Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100 e758eee650b4cc2b2b49545725697deb Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak 12,000 fans pack Castle Park as Becky Hill headlines Colchester Summer Series https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/leisure/26487537.becky-hill-thrills-thousands-colchester-summer-series/?ref=rss Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0100 4169c4e55b5dfc8d1eb33aba15b76e9f halle.groves@newsquest.co.uk | Halle Groves My first Becky Hill concert at Colchester Summer Series was electric https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/leisure/26487540.becky-hill-dominates-stage-colchester-summer-series/?ref=rss Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0100 dbbf7aac687a569b6d7d9efc83f22591 halle.groves@newsquest.co.uk | Halle Groves Braintree Institute to stage History of Rock https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26474835.history-rock-stage-show-heading-braintree/?ref=rss Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100 8a371a94f954cf459b063c7dda228382 Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, and the Hollywood Vampires deliver rock excellence https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26486661.hollywood-vampires-dazzle-fans-colchester-summer-series/?ref=rss Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:50:00 +0100 c66412b50a5b5c9762e49080103e34ea cameron.poole@newsquest.co.uk | Cameron Poole Everything you need to know as huge music festival kicks off today https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26481363.colchester-castle-summer-series-need-know/?ref=rss Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0100 0a0c028cb5c925c81f91686155c86b01 mason.lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey Inside the Braintree venue which is beating heart of theatre and arts in town https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/leisure/26296116.institute-braintree-towns-heart-theatre/?ref=rss Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 9324c267d6bc1bcbe915b93c0edea34e claudia.bradley@newsquest.co.uk | Claudia Bradley Barn concert strikes a chord with 150-strong audience https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26259652.tiptree-choral-society-host-promenade-concert-barn/?ref=rss Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 81cd6fb326b527e0b0f522cd9da27559 iman.choksy@newsquest.co.uk | Iman Choksy Fleetwood Mac magic by the water as Brentwood Mac to rock Gosfield Lake https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26244678.fleetwood-mac-tribute-brentwood-mac-play-gosfield-lake/?ref=rss Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100 cb9e0eef0d030802899e4c93eb5b8c07 claudia.bradley@newsquest.co.uk | Claudia Bradley Braintree musician shares song to soundtrack England’s World Cup campaign https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26240788.england-world-cup-song-shared-braintree-musician/?ref=rss Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100 88eb818cfa3ad087173f0b59b8fa0086 claudia.bradley@newsquest.co.uk | Claudia Bradley Day two of new Essex festival sees Canadian-American rocker impress the crowds https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26235049.alanis-morissette-dazzled-fans-state-fayre-chelmsford/?ref=rss Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:03:48 +0100 769549172bd148ba6005a92cea84f439 chris.wilkin@newsquest.co.uk | Chris Wilkin American rockers fire off back-to-back hits at new Essex festival https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26233587.kings-leon-wow-fans-state-fayre-chelmsford/?ref=rss Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:15:00 +0100 7489fe3017dbf0d9d2449f10b6118aa5 cameron.poole@newsquest.co.uk | Cameron Poole Damon Albarn's Gorillaz put on a career-spanning celebration at their biggest UK date https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26224017.went-review-gorillaz-tottenham-hotspur-stadium/?ref=rss Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 ba1d52a392b2e2a6c9f11281af64b326 cameron.poole@newsquest.co.uk | Cameron Poole Witham Music Festival returning to River Walk this summer https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26232456.witham-music-festival-return-town-summer/?ref=rss Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:58:46 +0100 3c797f495118cef09d904ec8fb50058f Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Seaside coming to public gardens with sand, brass band and ice cream https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26225425.essex-seaside-coming-gardens-sand-brass-band/?ref=rss Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 153882324998e913e4ba86a6819d68f1 claudia.bradley@newsquest.co.uk | Claudia Bradley Tribute artist barred from meeting idol after wig and jacket deemed 'insulting' https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26218322.essex-barry-manilow-tribute-act-refused-meeting-singer/?ref=rss Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100 9cb57b4e20b7d3ffae9de1e953c0981e matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith Celtic Nights to bring sounds of Scotland to The Institute in Braintree https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26175249.institute-braintree-host-celtic-nights-show/?ref=rss Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:19:37 +0100 c0ecb5875979e1736031a505687a5268 Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Essex singer performs alongside Ed Sheeran in surprise gig https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26171046.lianne-kaye-performs-ed-sheeran-ipswich-waterfront/?ref=rss Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0100 cc063e0976716b4b1bdf8b5723843e37 mason.lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey Braintree Voices choir to celebrate second anniversary with summer concert https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26158294.braintree-voices-choir-hold-anniversary-concert/?ref=rss Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100 19682dc2d9cf579f658a51a748eafc27 Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Festival in the Gardens returns to Braintree for scorching bank holiday weekend https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26131599.braintree-festival-gardens-bank-holiday-weekend/?ref=rss Fri, 22 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100 49dbec72455d14d085e0832e1685a726 claudia.bradley@newsquest.co.uk | Claudia Bradley David Bowie tribute band marks 10 years since his death with Braintree show https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26087304.braintree-institute-host-david-bowie-tribute-concert/?ref=rss Thu, 07 May 2026 15:38:29 +0100 c825b4ef06a1280dcba72fbd84fbb49e Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak McFly announced to headline Essex festival this summer https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26002035.mcfly-headline-chelmsford-summer-series-festival-2025/?ref=rss Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0100 0721dc24ee607eeca171bda9f7ce9182 matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith Full line-up of acts for Braintree Festival in the Gardens announced https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/25964149.braintree-festival-gardens-schedule-revealed/?ref=rss Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0000 cc3bf07e80dc9c9a88d09978e25c41b4 claudia.bradley@newsquest.co.uk | Claudia Bradley BBC Radio 1 DJ to perform at Chelmsford festival https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/25939450.bbc-radio-1s-charlie-hedges-headline-chelmsford-festival/?ref=rss Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 4496195c78bfefe1df787a4f09d058b5 matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith Legendary blues harmonica player to perform in Witham https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/25925404.blues-harmonica-player-mark-hummel-perform-witham/?ref=rss Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 a8f434abdeb75b0fdf950e4d7ca3c839 Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Here's what's coming up at Braintree Institute this month https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/25923551.bands-shows-heading-braintree-institute-month/?ref=rss Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 efde3d8c8c3df0dee1b99c3b54fa6119 Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Craig David announced for Essex summer festival https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/25913294.craig-david-announced-chelmsford-festival-august/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 b8fb6fbc47b37ef136dbb78234305a1a matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith Huey Morgan marks 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with new UK Tour https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/25888375.huey-morgan-marks-30-years-come-find-uk-tour/?ref=rss Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:28:36 +0000 b4cf93a2c8e643c97695bf4e47cdbbbd joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle The Old Flitch Line folk song celebrates railway route from Witham to Braintree https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/25881842.song-celebrates-flitch-line-route-witham-braintree/?ref=rss Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000 9d9683e47ef50aab9613aa73a9d60396 Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Essex music icon Damon Albarn releases new song as part of charity record https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/25847919.damon-albarn-shares-new-song-flags-war-child-uk-album/?ref=rss Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:01:00 +0000 1b9bd7ba1e89a0093f3c3c0cc27eb836 cameron.poole@newsquest.co.uk | Cameron Poole Headliners for Braintree and Bocking Festival in the Gardens announced https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/25833875.braintree-festival-gardens-headliners-revealed/?ref=rss Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 1e51ddfd920f148d7c7d4cac1d72c1e8 claudia.bradley@newsquest.co.uk | Claudia Bradley Decades of Dolly to bring sounds of Tennessee to Braintree https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/25834344.decades-dolly-parton-tribute-show-coming-braintree/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:19:45 +0000 bf88da79fa0ed935cfa82e34c80d1d48 Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak Jeff Goldblum announces new UK shows part as part of his World Tour https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/25834131.jeff-goldblum-announces-new-uk-shows-amid-world-tour/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:14:33 +0000 41ab700036327818ecca974f9154dd98 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Razorlight, Orville Peck and more names announced for huge new Essex festival https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/25823519.razorlight-orville-peck-announced-state-fayre/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:35:00 +0000 3dc3b58d052662239f62cc4c2a76c21b cameron.poole@newsquest.co.uk | Cameron Poole JLS announced as next headliner at this year's Summer Series festival https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/25807403.jls-heading-essex-headliine-slot-summer-series/?ref=rss Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 91dca3ec2739f14ae3af543978765325 cameron.poole@newsquest.co.uk | Cameron Poole Harry Styles tour: Is scrambling for tickets in virtual queues the new norm? https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/25799579.harry-styles-ticket-scramble-sees-seats-double-price/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:50:00 +0000 c9e385b15ddb682491a9b6a203b0a1e0 claudia.bradley@newsquest.co.uk | Claudia Bradley West End performer to bring Dolly Parton tribute to Braintree https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/25743786.dolly-parton-tribute-show-heads-braintree-institute/?ref=rss Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:05:31 +0000 6d6363044c63a018b9127a721fa93fa8 Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak